Table of Contents
User’s Manual
Kyocera Laser Printer
FS-6700
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Introduction
Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
Notice on Software
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS
EMULATION MODES. The printer is factory set to emulate the HP LaserJet 5M. The emulation mode can be changed by
following the procedures described in Chapter 2.
Notice
The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions.
The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.
No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No responsibility is
assumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-only memory).
This manual, 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 manual, any copyrightable
subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this
manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.
Regarding Tradenames
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE II, PRESCRIBE IIe, KPDL, and KIR
(Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.
Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Machines
Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.
HP LaserJet 5M is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of
Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. AppleTalk is a
trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL6 language emulation.
PeerlessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.
This product was developed using the TornadoTM Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
© 1999 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.4., September 1999
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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH
BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT
AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER YOUR ACQUISITION
OF THE DEVICE YOU MAY RETURN THE DEVICE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF YOU DO NOT SO RETURN THE DEVICE
WITHIN THE 14 DAYS, THEN YOU WILL BE ASSUMED TO HAVE AGREED TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
The Programs are licensed not sold. IBM, or the applicable IBM country organization, grants you a license for the Programs
only in the country where you acquired the Programs.You obtain no rights other than those granted you under this license.
The term “Programs” means the original and all whole or partial copies of it, including modified copies or portions merged
into other programs. IBM retains title to the Programs. IBM owns, or has licensed from the owner, copyrights in the
Programs.
1. License
Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of
the Programs and the device to another party.
If you transfer the Programs, you must transfer a copy of this license and any other documentation to the other party.Your
license is then terminated. The other party agrees to these terms and conditions by its first use of the Program.
You may not:
1) use, copy, modify, merge, or transfer copies of the Program except as provided in this license;
2) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Program; or
3) sublicense, rent, lease, or assign the Program.
2. Limited Warranty
The Programs are provided “AS IS.”
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES COVERING THE PROGRAMS (OR CONDITIONS), EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
SUPPLEMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR SOFTWARE BUNDLING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR ALDC
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3. Limitation of Remedies
IBM’s entire liability under this license is the following;
1) For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to this license, IBM’s liability will be for
actual damages only and will be limited to the greater of:
a) the equivalent of U.S.$25,000 in your local currency; or
b) IBM’s then generally available license fee for the Program
This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is
legally liable.
IBM will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, or any incidental damages or other economic consequential damages,
even if IBM, or its authorized supplier, has been advised of the possibility of such damages. IBM will not be liable for any
damages claimed by you based on any third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of
Programs supplied to IBM. IBM’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an
intended beneficiary of this Section. Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions, so they may not apply
to you.
4. General
You may terminate your license at any time. IBM may terminate your license if you fail to comply with the terms and
conditions of this license. In either event, you must destroy all your copies of the Program.You are responsible for payment
of any taxes, including personal property taxes, resulting from this license. Neither party may bring an action, regardless of
form, more than two years after the cause of action arose. If you acquired the Program in the United States, this license is
governed by the laws of the State of New York. If you acquired the Program in Canada, this license is governed by the laws
of the Province of Ontario. Otherwise, this license is governed by the laws of the country in which you acquired the
Program.
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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chianti are trademarks
of Bitstream Inc.
Century Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation.
ITC Avant Garde, ITC Benguiat, ITC Bookman, ITC Souvenir, ITC Zapf Chancery, and ITC ZapfDingbats are registered
trademarks of International Typeface Corporation.
Revue is a trademark of Esselte Pendaflex Corporation in the U.S., Letraset Canada Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte Letraset
Ltd. elsewhere.
Bitstream Sublicense Agreement
FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by KYOCERA CORPORATION
under license. KYOCERA, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, non-exclusive right to use
FONTWARE/TrueDoc installed in this Printer, if you agree to and at all times comply with the following items:
1. Ownership
As the Sublicensee, you own the Printer in which FONTWARE/TrueDoc is originally installed, but BITSTREAM retains title
to and ownership in the software program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc. The Sublicense is not a sale of the original software
program of FONTWARE/TrueDoc or any portion or copy of it.
2. Copy Restrictions
FONTWARE/TrueDoc is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying of FONTWARE/TrueDoc even if modified, merged, or included
with other software, is expressly forbidden.You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement.
3. Unauthorized Use
FONTWARE/TrueDoc may not be removed, disclosed and transferred to any third party for any length of time without the
prior written consent of KYOCERA or BITSTREAM. Also, you may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer,
decompile, or create derivative works based on FONTWARE/TrueDoc.
4. Term
This agreement should remain in full force and effect forever thereby allowing the Sublicensee to use the FONTWARE/
TrueDoc forever unless the Sublicensee violates the terms of paragraphs 2. or 3. above. In the event of such violation, this
agreement will terminate automatically without notice from KYOCERA. Upon termination, you should destroy FONTWARE/
TrueDoc and all copies of them, in part and in whole, including modified copies, if any.
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FCC statement
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded circular cable should be used for interfacing with the computer.
Caution to user
Any modification without prior permission may cause harmful interference.
If any modification/change is introduced to this equipment without prior permission, Kyocera as the
manufacturer cannot guarantee compliance with FCC rules.
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To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited.
The printer may be optionally installed with the following units:
Conforming to the Class B limits
● DU-25 Duplexer
● HD-1 Hard Disk Unit
● PF-25 Paper Feeder (B5 to Ledger)
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Interface connectors
Safety information
Important note on the interface connectors
Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the
printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal
electronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use
capped using the protective cap supplied.
* Use shielded interface cable.
Laser safety
This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since
radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external
covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation.
Laser notice
The printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter for
Class I (1) laser products, and elsewhere is certified as a Class I laser product conforming to the
requirements of IEC 60825-1 and EN60825-1.
CDRH regulations
The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser
products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in
the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to
laser products marketed in the United States.
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Ozone concentration
The printer generates ozone gas (O3) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause
an unpleasant smell. To minimize 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use.
2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
3. Do not use this product near water.
4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
6. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will
walk on the cord.
8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total of the ampere ratings on
the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
10. Except as explained elsewhere in User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product
yourself. Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
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11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
A -When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B -If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C -If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D -If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
E -If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)
Model Number:
FS-6700
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
Address:
Kyocera
Kyocera Electronics Inc.
11465 John's Creek Parkway, Suite #250 Duluth,
GA30097, U.S.A.
Telephone number:
Fax number:
770-623-2150
770-623-2151
Contact person for technical matter:
Paul Bosak
Phone:
770-623-2163
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
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CE Marking Directive
according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s name:
Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer’s address:
2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
declares that the product
Product name:
Model number:
Page Printer
FS-6700 (as tested with enhancement optional units:
PF-25, DU-25, and HD-1)
conforms to the following product specifications.
EN 55 022:1994 Class B
EN 61 000-3-2:1995
EN 50 082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988
EN 60 950-1:1992 (+A1+A2+A3+A4)
EN 60 825-1:1994+A11
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation
in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.
User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications
Technical drawings
Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity
Other technical information
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Declaration of Conformity (Australia)
Manufacturer’s name:
Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
declares that the product
Product name:
Model number:
Page Printer
FS-6700 (as tested with enhancement optional units: as PF-25, DU-25,
and HD-1)
Conforms to the following product specifications.
AS/NZS 3548: 1995
IEC 60 950-1
IEC 60 825-1
(EN 55 022:1994 Class B)
(EN 60 950-1:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4)
(EN 60 825-1:1994+A11/09.91)
Description of device:
This page printer model FS-6700 is the 20-ppm, up to A3 size paper adaptable, printer that utilizes
plain paper, laser, dry toner etc. The printer can be equipped with several enhancement optional
units such as the paper feeder PF-25, duplexer DU-25, etc.
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation
in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned.
User’s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications
Technical drawings
Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity
Other technical information
KYOCERA ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY., LTD
Unit 6, 112 Talavera Road, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia
Phone: +61 2-9888-9999
Fax:
+61 2-9888-9588
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Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
ISO 7779
Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel
beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779.
Safety & EMI Requirements
IEC
IEC950:1991 (+A1+A2+A3+A4) / (IEC825-1:1993)
FDA Title 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J
Laser requirements (U.S.A.)
CSA C22.2-950/UL1950:1995 (3rd edition)
FCC
CDC
Rules 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15, subpart B, Class B
ICES-003 (3rd): 1997, Class B
AS/NZS
AS/NZS 3548: 1995, Class B
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Disclaimer
We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or entity with respect to
any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by equipment sold
or furnished by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or
anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment
or software.
Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer
Prolonged Non-use
If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall
outlet.
We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid
possible damages that may occur when the printer is used next time.
Moving the Printer
When you move the printer:
● Move it gently.
● Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer.
● If you ship the printer, remove the developer unit and ship it separately. Be sure to consult your
Kyocera dealer before attempting long-distance transportation of the printer.
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Note
The magnet roller of the developer unit includes a powerful magnet. Do not allow wrist watches,
floppy disks, credit cards or magnetic cards near the roller.
1. Remove the developer unit.
1 Remove the connector.
3 Remove the developer unit.
2 Press here.
2. Place the developer unit in the protective package for transportation.
Plastic Bag
Protective Package for Transportation
Note
Place the toner container and waste toner bottle in the plastic bag included in the toner kit.
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ENERGY STARSM
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by
encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipment that uses energy more efficiently.
This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function that conforms with the standards of the
ENERGY STAR Program. 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.
For details on the sleep timer function and printer power consumption, refer to the instruction
manual provided with the printer.
Initial settings of the sleep timer function and power saved using the sleep timer function:
Initial sleep mode setting
Power consumption in
sleep mode
30 minutes (60 minutes)
33 W (45 W)
( ): ENERGY STAR program guideline
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Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT
This product has been developed and manufactured with the express interest of reducing the
impact on the environment.
Using Kyocera's innovative cartridge free technology, Kyocera has created an advanced printing
system that does not require the wasteful replacement and disposal of a cartridge.
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Introduction
The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a
contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer
technology.
Superb print quality
With an amorphous silicon drum, microfine ceramic toner, and the latest technology from Kyocera
such as KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) function*, this laser printer delivers superb print
quality and clarity. (*See page 2-31.)
Ultra long life modules
The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit and fuser unit, which are
disposable in conventional printers, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need
no periodic replacement. The drum is made of amorphous silicon which is environmentally benign.
The only maintenance regularly needed therefore is to replenish the toner supply in the developer
approximately every 10,000 printed pages in the case of the TK-20 and approximately every
20,000 printed pages in the case of the TK-20H (A4 portrait at a printing rate of approximately 5%)
and to clean some parts inside the printer.
Amorphous silicon drum
Kyocera’s own unique ceramics technology has led to the development of an extremely hard and
durable drum with extraordinarily long service life. Also, the drum has several excellent
photoconductive properties, such as stability and reliability in varying temperatures, resistance to
heat and solvent, etc., thus providing superb high resolution printing.
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High speed printing
A3-size pages typically print at a rate of 11 pages per minute, B4 at 12.5 pages per minute, and A4
(landscape feed) at 20 pages per minute (when printing multiple copies of the same page). (Actual
printing time varies depending on what is being printed.)
Environmentally benign waste parts
The toner container is made out of a benign, flammable material. (Be sure to dispose of
containers according to local laws and regulations.)
Large paper capacity cassettes
The paper cassette can hold approximately 250 sheets (75 g/m2, 0.1 mm thickness). There is also
a multi-purpose tray with a capacity of approximately 100 sheets. Paper can be output on a face-
down output tray or an optional face-up output tray (PT-3).
Scalable printing
This printer allows reductions between various paper sizes using the page setup function.
Bitmapped and scalable typefaces
In addition to its 80 internal bitmap fonts, the printer provides 45 fully-scalable resident typefaces
that are equivalent to HPLJ fonts. The scalable typefaces can be used at any size desired up to
999.75 points, in 0.25-point increments.
A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE 2e
PRESCRIBE 2e includes advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable
outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills,
gray-scale shading, a user-accessible print image model, and multiple page orientations and print
directions within the same page.
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PDF417 two-dimensional bar code
The printer includes the capability that allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked
bar code symbology, PDF417, or Portable Data File 417. This expanded functionality is achieved
by using the PRESCRIBE IIe language commands.
KPDL (Kyocera Printer Description Language)
The printer is equipped with KPDL (Kyocera's implementation of the PostScript page description
language) and Adobe PostScript Type 1 compatible 35 fonts.
Automatic rotation of fonts and graphics
Images and scalable fonts are automatically rotated to match the page orientation.
A wide variety of internal symbol sets
The printer supports most Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5M compatible symbol sets for both bitmap
and scalable fonts.
Display of printer messages in any of three languages
English, French, or German. As an option it is also possible to download the messages in other
languages. Please contact your Kyocera dealer.
Memory card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.
Data in the memory card can be selectively read or written from the printer’s control panel.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance
Offers network managers complete open system network management.
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Large memory capacity
This printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of memory. This can be extended up to 68 MB of
memory through optional expansion of memory.
Equipped with two expansion slots
The printer’s expansion slots can be used to install an optional network interface board or hard
disk unit. Two network interface boards can be installed simultaneously.
Supports various network environments
Since the printer allows two network interface boards simultaneously, the printer can support a
broader network environment. Also coming standard equipped with a bidirectional parallel
interface conforming to the IEEE1284 standard, the printer automatically switches to the interface
on which data is being input and prints that data.
Kyocera Print Monitor
Options
The Kyocera Print Monitor is a network management tool included on the supplied CD-ROM.
The following options are available for this printer:
BC-1
DU-25
HD-1
PA-25
PF-25
PT-3
Barcode reader
Duplex printing unit
Hard disk unit
Paper path adaptor
Paper feeder (B5 to Ledger)
Face-up Tray
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Contents
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer..................................................... 1-1
1.1. Positioning the Printer .................................................................................... 1- 2
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection .............................................................................. 1- 6
1.3. Names of Parts............................................................................................... 1- 8
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing .............................................................................. 1-10
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding............................................................................ 1-31
1.6. Memory Card ................................................................................................. 1-38
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation ...................................................................... 1-40
Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer......................................... 2-1
2.1 Control Panel.................................................................................................. 2- 2
2.2. Operating Procedures .................................................................................... 2- 9
2.3. Mode Selection Menu..................................................................................... 2-21
2.4. Configuring Interfaces .................................................................................... 2-24
2.5. Emulation Selection........................................................................................ 2-25
2.6. Reduction (Page Set) ..................................................................................... 2-26
2.7. Sleep Timer Setting ........................................................................................ 2-28
2.8. Dumping Received Data ................................................................................ 2-30
2.9. KIR Level ........................................................................................................ 2-31
2.10.Ecoprint Mode ................................................................................................ 2-34
2.11.Resource Protection ....................................................................................... 2-35
2.12.Adjusting the Print Density ............................................................................. 2-37
2.13.Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer) ............................................................... 2-38
2.14.Memory Cards................................................................................................ 2-41
Chapter 3 Fonts.............................................................................. 3-1
3.1. Resident Fonts ............................................................................................... 3- 2
3.2. List of Fonts .................................................................................................... 3- 3
3.3. Symbol set...................................................................................................... 3- 8
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Chapter 4 Maintenance.................................................................. 4-1
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement ................................................................................... 4- 2
4.2. Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 4-11
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ........................................................... 5-1
5.1. General Guide ................................................................................................ 5- 2
5.2. Power Problems ............................................................................................. 5- 3
5.3. Interface Problems ......................................................................................... 5- 4
5.4. Print Quality Problems.................................................................................... 5- 5
5.5. Indicators and Messages ............................................................................... 5-10
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam.................................................................................. 5-19
Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables ........................................................ 6-1
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets ........................................................................ 6- 2
Appendix A Printer Specifications.............................................. A-1
A.1. Printer Specifications ..................................................................................... A- 2
Appendix B Paper Selection........................................................ B-1
B.1. General Guidelines......................................................................................... B- 2
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper............................................................................... B- 4
B.3. Special Paper ................................................................................................. B-10
Appendix C Host Computer Interface......................................... C-1
C.1. Parallel Interface.............................................................................................C- 2
C.2. Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface .............................................................C- 7
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol...........................................................................C-14
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection ...........................................................................C-17
Index ....................................................................................... INDEX-1
Mode Select Menu ............................................................... Lastpage
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Chapter 1
Installing the Printer
This chapter explains how to unpack and install the printer.
The topics covered are:
1.1. Positioning the Printer ............................................. 1- 2
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection....................................... 1- 6
1.3. Names of Parts ....................................................... 1- 8
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing ...................................... 1-10
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding .................................... 1-31
1.6. Memory Card .......................................................... 1-38
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation ............................... 1-40
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1.1. Positioning the Printer
1.1. Positioning the Printer
Clearance
Allow at least the necessary minimum clearance around the printer (see below). A total space of
103 cm by 65 cm by 151 cm (41 by 26 by 59 inches) is needed.
30 cm (12 inches)
30 cm (12 inches)
50 cm (16 inches)
60 cm (24 inches)
25 cm (10 inches)
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Places to Avoid
Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to:
● Direct drafts of hot or cold air
● Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.)
● Sudden temperature or humidity changes
● Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators
● Excessive dust
● Vibration
● Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make liberal use
of insecticide, remove the printer first!)
● Excessive sunlight or humidity
● Lack of ventilation
● Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level
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Basic requirements
The printer will work best if it is installed in a location that is:
● Near the computer
If the parallel interface is used to connect the printer to the computer, the connecting cable should
be shielded type and not be longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
● Level and well supported
Place the printer on a sturdy table or desk. Do not place the printer on an unstable cart, stand, or
table. The printer may fall, causing injury, or serious damage to the printer.
● Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone (see section Power
Supply on next page).
Power requirements are:
120 V (U.S.A./Canada), 220 V to 240 V (European countries), ±10 % at
each voltage
Voltage
60 Hz (120 V/220 V to 240 V), ±2 %
50 Hz (220 V to 240 V), ±2 %
Frequency
Current capacity
Max. 8 A at 120 V, or Max. 4 A at 220 V to 240 V
The outlet should be earthed, or an adapter should be used.
If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters
(17 feet) or less.
● Well ventilated, not too hot or cold, and not too damp or dry
Temperature
Humidity
10˚C to 32.5˚C (50˚F to 90.5˚F)
20% to 80%
If you install the printer where the temperature or humidity is outside the above ranges, you may
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Power Supply
The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier,
or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a
power circuit with equipment like this, a high-frequency noise filter or isolation transformer is
advisable. (Filters and transformers are available commercially.)
Avoid using plug multipliers to connect a large number of devices on the same circuit as the
printer.
If the power from the outlet itself appears to be unstable, a line stabilizer should be used. In places
where the voltage tends to fluctuate, it may be necessary to install a voltage regulator.
As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printer’s AC primary circuit, an easily
accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment.
Da kein Trennschalter in den Wechselstrom-Primärkreis des Druckers eingebaut ist, muß
eine leicht zugängliche Steckdose in der Nähe des Gerätes vorhanden sein.
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1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
The printer is packed as shown below. Unpack the printer following diagrams 1 and 2 below.
While unpacking it, check that the listed parts are all accounted for.
Examine the package for any signs of damage that may have been caused during transportation. If
the carton is found to be badly damaged, leave the carton unopened and immediately notify the
dealer from whom you purchased the printer.
Save the box and other packing materials in case you have to repack the printer for transportation
at a later date.
List of shipped components
(1) Toner Kit (toner container, wiper cloth, waste toner bottle)
(2) User’s Manual and Kyocera Digital Library (CD-ROM), including the printer drivers and
manuals, and cleaning brush.
(3) Power cord
(4) Box for the developer unit
1
2
(2)
(1)
(3)
Printer
(4)
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To remove the printer from the box, grasp the handholds on either side of the printer. Lift the printer
from the carton as shown below. If necessary, have two people lift the printer.
Notes
● Always use these handholds whenever you lift or move the printer.
● The handhold on the right side of the printer doubles as the memory card slot. Be sure to
remove the memory card first, if inserted, before lifting or moving the printer.
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1.3. Names of Parts
1.3. Names of Parts
This section takes you on a guided tour of the printer, pointing out its major parts. The part names
introduced here will be used throughout this manual.
Front View
Face-down
Paper Full Sensor
Paper Stopper
Control Panel
Transfer Roller
Output Tray
Multi-Purpose
Tray
(MP Tray)
Paper Feed Unit
Release Lever
Multi-Purpose
Tray
Memory Card Slot
Registration Roller
Power Switch
Paper Feed Unit
Paper Cassette
Side Cover
Paper Cassette
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Interior View
Rear View
Rear Cover
Top Cover
Option Interface Slot
Cover (OPT1)
Side Cover
Option Interface/Hard Disk
Unit Slot Cover (OPT2)
Parallel Interface
Connector* (
)
Toner Container
Serial Interface
(RS-232C/RS-422A)
Connector* (IOIOI)
Cleaner Knob (Green)
Power Cord Receptacle
Waste Toner Bottle
Main Charger Unit
*: To protect the printer against static discharge, the connector must
be covered with the supplied protective cap when not in use.
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1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
Before you can use the printer for the first time, you must set up the printer by installing the printer
components and interfacing with the computer. The steps to be followed in setting up are:
2. Install the toner container.
4. Install the waste toner bottle.
5. Adjust the paper guides of the paper cassette.
6. Add paper.
7. Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray (if required).
8. Install the face-up output tray (sold separately).
9. Connect the printer to the computer.
10. Attach the power cord.
11. Print a status page.
12. Test the interface with the computer.
13. Set the emulation mode
14. Install the printer driver.
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1. Open the Top Cover
1. Remove the packing tape from the printer.
2. Open the printer top cover all the way.
Top Cover
2. Install the Toner Container
1. Take the toner container from the toner kit.
2. With the side where the toner kit name and precautions are printed facing down, thoroughly
shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrow) ten times or more to loosen and mix the
toner inside.
Toner Container
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3. The bottom of the toner container is sealed with a sealing strip. Peel off the seal on the toner
container and carefully pull off and dispose of the sealing strip.
Note
Be sure to peel the seal off the toner container before the toner container is fitted into the
developer unit.
Sealing strip
4. Install the toner container on the developer as shown in the diagram.
Developer Unit
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5. When the toner container is installed correctly on the developer, push the top of the container
unit (“PUSH HERE”) until it locks in.
Note
Make sure that the toner container is properly locked in the printer.
Top Cover
3. Close the Top Cover
Close the top cover.
Top Cover
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4. Install the Waste Toner Bottle
The waste toner bottle is in the toner kit supplied with the printer. The waste toner bottle must be
installed in the printer.
Install the waste toner bottle in the printer as follows.
1. Take the waste toner bottle from the toner kit supplied.
Note
Do not cap the waste toner bottle.
Cap
Waste Toner Bottle
2. Open the side cover on the left side of the printer.
Side Cover
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3. Insert the waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the figure.
Waste Toner Bottle
4. Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side cover.
Note
Although the waster toner bottle will be tilted slightly toward you, it will install properly when the
side cover is closed.
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5. Adjusting the Paper Guides of the Paper Cassette
By adjusting the position of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the cassette included with
this printer, the cassette may be set to supply paper of standard sizes from A5 size to ledger size.
The cassette is set to accommodate A4 or letter size when shipped from the factory.
Bottom Panel
Lock Lever
Paper Guides
Ledger Size
A3
These holes are not used.
JIS B4
Legal Size
JIS B5
Letter Size
A4/A5
Paper Stopper Positions
Paper size indications are given inside the paper cassette for each fixed position.
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1. Open the cassette cover.
Cassette Cover
2. Adjust the paper guides. Adjust by pressing the lock levers as shown in the figure and aligning
the paper guides to the paper size to be used.
Lock Lever
Paper Guides
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3. Check the position of the paper guides and release the lock levers.
4. Align the paper stopper to the correct position for the paper size to be used and firmly push it
into place in the order 1, 2.
Paper stopper
1
1
2
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6. Add Paper
Be sure to use paper that has been unwrapped as recently as possible. Paper which has been
exposed to the air for a long time will absorb moisture, causing multiple sheets to feed at a time
printer, refer to Appendix B.
Notes
● Before adding paper, remove the paper cassette all the way from the printer.
● Be sure to add paper only after all paper inside the paper cassette has run out.
Adding paper before paper in the cassette has run out may result in paper jams.
● Read the paper manufacturer’s instructions concerning handling of the paper.
1. Push the bottom plate until it locks.
Paper Cassette
Bottom Plate
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2. Set the paper in the cassette. The paper size must match the cassette size. Tap the edges of
the paper to align them neatly.
Don’t put in more paper than the limit indicated on the cassette. (The cassette should hold
approximately 250 sheets of paper with a 75 g/m2 [20 lb./ream] basis weight, 0.1 mm thick-
ness.) The side of the paper that faces downward in the cassette is printed on.
Paper Cassette
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3. Set the clips at the two corners as shown below.
Clips
Note
Some types of paper (such as thick paper) may be hard to place in the cassette using this method.
If this is the case, the process is facilitated by inserting the paper from the back, as shown in the
figure below.
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4. Close the paper cassette cover.
Cassette Cover
5. Insert the paper cassette into the printer cassette slot. Push it straight as far as it will go.
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7. Open the Paper Stopper on the Face-down Output Tray (if required)
Open the paper stopper as shown below.
Paper Stopper
Note
Depending on the paper, printing without opening the paper stopper may result in more evenly
aligned output. Decide whether or not to use the paper stopper after checking the output condition
of paper.
8. Install the Face-up Output Tray (sold separately)
Use the separately sold PT-3 face-up output tray if you want the printed pages stacked face-up
(reverse order). Install the face-up output tray as shown in the figure.
Face-up Output Tray (PT-3)
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9. Connect the Printer to the Computer
The printer has two computer cable connectors and a slot for installing an option interface. The one
marked “ ” is for a parallel (Centronics standard) interface. The one marked “IOIOI” is for a serial
(RS-232C/RS-422A) interface.You may use whichever is convenient for your computer, with the
option interface, if you have already have one installed. All interface connectors can be used
simultaneously with different computers.
Option Interface/Hard Disk Unit
Slot Cover (OPT2)
Parallel Interface
Connector (
)
Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface
Connector (IOIOI)
Option Interface Slot
Cover (OPT1)
Note
Only connect or disconnect cables to the connectors while the printer and computer power are
switched off.
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Parallel interface
Plug one end of the cable into the connector marked Parallel ( ) on the printer. Close the clips on
both sides to hold it in place.
Plug the other end into a parallel (Centronics) interface connector on your computer. This
connector is usually marked PRINTER.
See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface.
Printer's Rear Side
Clips
Printer Connecting Cable
Serial interface
The serial interface of this printer is set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory, but can also
be set to RS-422A mode to suit your operating environment. Follow the instructions in Appendix C.
Serial Interface Connection
1. Plug the cable into the connector on the printer labeled “IOIOI”.
2. Securely tighten the screws on both sides of the connector.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the serial interface connector on the computer. For details,
refer to your computer’s hardware manual.
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10. Attach the Power Cord
1. Check that the power switch is off.
2. Plug one end of the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the printer.
3. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.
Power Cord
Power Cord
Receptacle
11. Print a Status Page
Test that the printer works by printing out a status page as follows.
1. Switch on the printer’s power. The message display should indicate Self test.
Note
When the printer is first switched on after the toner container is installed, there will be a delay of
several minutes (approx. 10 minutes) before the printer will be ready to print. During this period,
the toner indicator will flash and the message display will show Please wait.
2. Wait until the ON LINE indicator is also lit and the message display indicates Ready.
3. Press the STATUS key. The printer should print a page listing the positions of margins, memory
allocation, and other information.
A sample status printout is shown in Chapter 2.
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12. Test the Interface with the Computer
Test that the printer and computer are correctly connected. If you have connected the printer and
computer with a parallel interface cable, follow the procedure below.
1. Check that the printer’s message display indicates Readyand that the ON LINE indicator is
ON.
3. At the DOS prompt, type the following.
ECHO !R! STAT; EXIT; >PRN
If the printer prints a status page, the computer and printer are connected correctly. For details on
the status page, refer to Chapter 2.
If you do not get this result, check that the cable is securely plugged in at both ends, and repeat
the test. If you still do not get the right result, you may have a defective or improperly-wired cable.
Try using a different cable.
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13. Set the Emulation Mode
The printer emulates the operation of five other printers. It is factory-set to emulate the HP
LaserJet 5M at power-up. If you primarily use software that supports HP LaserJet 5M, or that
supports the Kyocera printer itself, the factory setting is the one you want. If you primarily use
software that supports another printer, it is convenient to change the printer’s power-up emulation
mode.
The emulation mode can be changed from the printer control panel. To change the emulation
mode, refer to the Mode Select Menu diagram on the last page of this manual.
14. Install the Printer Driver
Printer drivers are provided for using the printer with Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Use the Kyocera
Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer, or use the one supplied with Windows 3.1 or
Windows 95. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. Reference to the Windows manual is
also recommended.
Windows 95
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then Printers.
Start Button
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2. Double click Add Printer.
3. Add Printer Wizard will be shown. Follow the instructions on your screen.
When you have finished, the icon for the printer will appear in the Printers folder.
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Windows 3.1
To install the printer driver for Windows 3.1, proceed as follows:
1. Insert the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Start Windows on your computer.
3. Double click on Control Panel.
4. Double click on Printers.
5. Click on Add.
6. Click on Install.
7. Select Install Unlisted or Updated Printer under List of Printers.
8. Click Install.
9. Select the drive into which you inserted the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM, and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen.
10. When the driver is installed, click on Close to close Control Panel.
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1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
The multi-purpose tray is incorporated in the front of the printer. It can be used in one of three
modes: the first mode, cassette mode or manual mode.
First mode:
If there is paper in the multi-purpose tray, paper is fed from the multi-
(automatic manual purpose tray first even if another paper source is selected. (Default factory
feeding)
setting)
Cassette mode:
In this mode, it is possible to continuously feed approximately 100 sheets
(0.1 mm thickness).
Manual mode:
Enables normal paper or special paper to be manually fed a single sheet at
a time. See Appendix B for the types and sizes of paper which may be
used with this printer.
Note
In first mode and manual mode, all printing is performed according at the paper feed timing given
by the custom paper size regardless of the multi-purpose tray size setting.
Feeding from the Multi-Purpose Tray and Associated Settings
1. Taking hold of the front of the printer as shown in the figure, open the multi-purpose tray by
pulling towards you.
Multi-Purpose Tray
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2. Withdraw the sub tray as shown in the diagram.
Sub Tray
3. Adjust the paper guides to the size of the paper being fed.
Paper Guides
4. Check that the printer is Ready.
5. Press the FEED key until the message display indicates MP trayand the multi-purpose tray
indicator on the printer symbol flashes, and Add paperappears on the message display.
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6. Load the paper.
Paper Limit Indicator
7. Press the MODE key and then the + (output select) key or – (paper feed select) key several
times to display MP tray mode>.
8. Set the mode. For the procedure for setting each mode, see the settings for each mode given
below.
9. Press the
key to display >MP tray size, then by pressing the ENTER key, the size of the
paper that will be fed from the multi-purpose tray will be set for a list of paper sizes which can
be set, see page B-3. For a depiction of the menu display hierarchy, see the menu hierarchy
given at the end of this manual.
Notes
● When legal size paper is to be fed from the multi-purpose tray, set to the manual mode (see
page 1-35), and print out one sheet at a time.
● Paper jams or improper printing may occur if the paper size setting and multi-purpose tray size
setting do not match. In addition, it is necessary to select either vertical feed (A4, Letter) or
horizontal feed (A4-R, Letter-R) from the control panel when using A4 size or letter size paper.
The following pages explain the use of the multi-purpose tray in the First Mode, Casette Mode, and
Manual Mode.
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1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
Setting Each Mode
First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding)
The printer automatically feeds the paper placed on the multi-purpose tray regardless of the
current paper source selection. To use the first mode (automatic manual feeding mode), simply
place a sheet of paper on the multi-purpose tray in the same manner as above, even while the
printer is presently feeding the paper in the printer’s cassette.
1. Press the MODE key to display MP tray mode >.
2. After pressing the ENTER key, ?is displayed in the lower left, then the mode display is changed
by pressing the + and – keys. Use these keys to display First, and then press the ENTER key.
MP tray mode >
First
3. Press the EXIT key. Readyappears on the message display.
Notes
● The printer will not switch to light the multi-purpose tray indicator while the paper is fed
manually using the automatic manual feeding mode.
● The automatic manual feed is not available if the printer is installed with the duplexer, and if the
duplexer is selected for use.
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Cassette mode
1. Press the MODE key to display MP tray mode >.
2. After pressing the ENTER key, ?is displayed in the lower left, then the mode display is changed
by pressing the + and – keys. Use these keys to display Cassetteand then press the ENTER
key.
MP tray mode >
Cassette
3. Press the
key to display >MP tray size. Pressing the ENTER key will cause a ?to be
displayed in the lower left. Change the paper size by pressing the + or – key and then press the
ENTER key.
>MP tray size
A4
4. Press the EXIT key. Readyappears on the message display.
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Manual mode
1. Press the MODE key to display MP tray mode >.
2. After pressing the ENTER key, ?is displayed in the lower left, then the mode display is changed
by pressing the + and – keys. Use these keys to display Manualand then press the ENTER
key.
MP tray mode >
Manual
3. Press the
key to display >MP tray size. Pressing the ENTER key will cause a ?to be
displayed in the lower left. Change the paper size by pressing the + or – key and then press the
ENTER key.
>MP tray size
A4
4. Press the EXIT key. Readyappears on the message display.
5. Send printing commands and data from the computer. The printer indicates Processingafter
which the message Set paper Press CONTINUEwill be displayed.
If you want to abandon the manual feeding procedure, press the CANCEL key. The message
display indicates Print Cancel ?. Press the ENTER key. The printer will return to Ready.
6. Press the CONTINUE key and printing will begin.
7. If printing is to be continued, press the CONTINUE key when the message Set paper Press
CONTINUE is displayed. In this way the printer will print one sheet at a time.
To exit manual feed, press the FEED key and select cassette feed, or set the multi-purpose tray to
cassette mode.
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Feeding Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed face up, right side first, as shown below. From the Mode Select Menu, set
the printer to print in landscape page orientation.
Note
To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes are delivered face-up. Use the STACK key on the
printer control panel to select the face-up tray.
Envelope
Not all envelopes print well. See Appendix B for details on suitable types of envelopes.
See page 2-5 for the envelope sizes that can be set.
Overhead Projection (OHP) Film
To avoid trouble, OHP film must be fed manually in the manner described above.
Requirements regarding OHP film are also given in Appendix B.
Note
OHP film must be delivered face-up. Use the STACK key on the printer control panel to select the
face-up tray.
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1.6. Memory Card
A memory card is a microchip card containing, for example, nonresident fonts and/or macros,
forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of the card into its internal memory when power is
switched on. The presence of this data in the printer memory can be confirmed on the status
printout.
Note
The maximum card capacity that can be used is 32 Megabytes. The type of the memory card to be
used must be of either flash memory card (+5 V type) or SRAM-type and conform to the PCMCIA
2.1 (JEIDA 4.2) standards. Please use memory cards recommended by Kyocera.
The memory card slot is located at the bottom right of the printer.
To insert and use a memory card:
1. Switch printer power off.
Note
Do not insert or remove a memory card while power is on. If the memory card is removed while the
printer is on, damage could result in the printer’s electronics or the memory card.
2. Insert the memory card in the slot. Insert it face up, connector end first. Push it in all the way.
Memory Card
Memory Card Slot
[PC CARD (MEMORY)]
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3. Switch printer power on. The printer reads the contents of the memory card during its power-up
sequence. The information (nonresident fonts, etc.) on the memory card is now available for
use.
If the memory card information is deleted from the printer’s memory during the printing process, it
can be reread by using the mode selection function explained on the last page in this manual.
To remove the memory card:
1. Switch the power off.
2. Remove the memory card from the slot.
Handling Memory Cards
Memory cards contain sensitive electronic circuits. Treat them with appropriate care.
● Memory cards are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Please discharge yourself before
touching a memory card.
● Never attempt to force a memory card into its slot.
● Never bend a memory card.
● Avoid impact. Do not drop a memory card.
● Do not touch the terminals of the memory card.
● Do not spill water or other liquids on a memory card.
● Keep memory cards away from naked flames and other sources of heat.
For details regarding the use of the memory card, refer to Section 2.14. in this manual.
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1.7.
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
In this section is explained how to expand the printer’s memory. Expanded printer memory enables
you to print more complex pages, download more fonts, and define more macros.
It begins by explaining how to remove the main circuit board from the printer, and explains how to
install a SIMM (single in-line memory module) on the main circuit board.
Note
The expansion memory should be installed only by a Kyocera authorized dealer or Kyocera
certified technician. Kyocera shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the
expansion memory.
The minimum memory requirements for the printer with various options installed are listed in the
table below. Please refer to this table when expanding the printer’s memory.
Resolution
Printing condition
300 dpi
4 MB
600 dpi
4 MB
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL, duplex mode* = on
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL, resource protection,
duplex mode = None,
4 MB
6 MB
–
–
10 MB
14 MB
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL, resource protection,
duplex mode*= on,
* An optional duplex unit (DU-25) is required for duplex printing.
Note
When printing on paper larger than A4 size, it may be necessary to extend memory depending on
the size of data to be printed.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer
Removing the Main Circuit Board
The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with two sockets for memory expansion.
Expansion memory is available in the form of a SIMM.
Note
The following instructions are intended for the technician only.
Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and SIMM
Protect the electronics by taking these precautions:
● Before touching the main circuit board, touch a water pipe or other large metal object to
discharge yourself of static electricity. While doing the work, it is recommended that you wear
an antistatic wrist strap.
● Touch the main circuit board and SIMM only by the edges.
Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer
Note
Be sure to remove the memory card first if inserted in the printer’s memory card slot.
Withdraw the main circuit board completely from the printer as follows:
1. Turn the printer’s power off. Unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect the printer from
the host computer.
2. Remove the five screws from the printer’s rear cover.
Power OFF (O)
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3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer.
Note
Before pulling the main board out, clean an area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer’s rear
panel. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the back of the main board, can cause serious
damage to the printer.
Install the SIMM as described on the next page.
SIMM Sockets
SIMM to be used
See your Kyocera dealer for purchasing information of the SIMMs that are best suited for use with
this printer.
Either 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB SIMMs can be used for memory expansion. Together with the
memory already present in the printer, this allows memory to be expanded up to a total of 68 MB.
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Installing and Removing SIMMs
Installing SIMMs
Insert the SIMM into the socket as shown below.
1. Insert the connector end of the SIMM into the socket.
2. Carefully push the board upright until it snaps into place. Make sure that the catches at the
ends of the socket fit into the holes at the ends of the SIMM board.
SIMM
Catch
Socket
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1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
Removing SIMMs
To remove a SIMM, carefully pull the end catches slightly outwards and tilt the SIMM as shown,
then pull the SIMM out of the socket.
Reverse the procedure under Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer to put the main
circuit board back into the printer.
Testing the Expansion Memory
After you have finished installing SIMMs in the printer, test the printer to see if the installation has
been successful.
To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn power on.
2. When the printer is on-line, press the STATUS key.
3. If the installation has been successful, the Total memory (Memory Allocation) of the status page
will show the expanded memory size corresponding to the amount of memory added. (The
factory installed memory size is 4 MB.)
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Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer
Chapter 2
Operating the
Laser Printer
This chapter explains the printer’s control panel and
operating procedures. It covers the fundamental information
you will need to use the page printer.
2.1. Control Panel ........................................................... 2- 2
2.2. Operating Procedures .............................................. 2- 9
2.3. Mode Selection Menu .............................................. 2-21
2.4. Configuring Interfaces .............................................. 2-24
2.5. Emulation Selection ................................................. 2-25
2.6. Reduction (Page Set)............................................... 2-26
2.7. Sleep Timer Setting.................................................. 2-28
2.8. Dumping Received Data .......................................... 2-30
2.9. KIR Level ................................................................. 2-31
2.10.Ecoprint Mode .......................................................... 2-34
2.11.Resource Protection ................................................ 2-35
2.12.Adjusting the Print Density ....................................... 2-37
2.13.Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer) ......................... 2-38
2.14.Memory Cards ......................................................... 2-41
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2.1. Control Panel
2.1. Control Panel
The printer control panel comprises a message display, keys, and indicators, as shown below.
Symbolic Indicators (☞ Page 2-6)
(☞ Page 2-7)
FORM FEED/
STACK/+ Key
Key
Key
Message Display (☞ Page 2-3)
CONTINUE/
ON LINE Key
ENTER/STATUS
key
Copy Indicator
– /FEED Key
Paper Size Indicator
Resolution Indicator
EXIT/MODE Key
CANCEL Key
Interface Indicator
(☞ Page 2-7)
(☞ Page 2-4, 5)
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Message Display
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The seven messages listed
below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing.
Message
Self test
Meaning
The printer is self-testing after power-up.
The printer is warming up and is not ready.
The printer is ready to print.
Please wait
Ready
Processing
The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading an memory
card, or printing.
Waiting
The printer is waiting for a command that says the job is over before
printing the last page. Pressing the FORM FEED key allows you to
obtain the last page immediately.
Sleeping
The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer wakes from Sleep mode
whenever a key on the control panel is pressed, the cover is opened or
closed, or data is received. The printer then warms up and goes online.
(The time that it takes the printer to enter Sleep mode depends on the
Sleep Timer setting.)
FormFeed
TimeOut
The printer prints the last page after a waiting period.
Other messages appear when the printer needs the operator’s attention as explained in Chapter 5.
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2.1. Control Panel
Interface Indicator
The interface indicator shows which of the printer’s interfaces is currently active. It uses the
following abbreviations:
PAR Standard bi-directional parallel interface
SER Serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422A)
OPT1 Optional interface 1
OPT2 Optional interface 2
The PAR, SER, OPT1, or OPT2 indicator flashes when the printer is receiving and has received all
the data, and then remains on. The printer gives priority to data coming in over the interface
corresponding to the blinking indicator.
Resolution Indicator
This shows the current printing resolution. The default is 600 dpi (dots-per-inch) in the HP LaserJet
5M and KPDL emulation mode and 300 dpi in other emulation modes. The printer’s resolution can
be selected using the printer’s control panel. (See the last page in this manual.)
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Paper Size Indicator
The paper size indicator indicates the paper size of the cassette currently installed in the printer or
the paper size currently set for the multi-purpose tray.
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.
BU
DL
C4
C5
b5
EX
#6
#9
CU
HA
OH
Business (4-1/8 ✕ 9-1/2 inches)*
ISO DL (11 ✕ 22 cm)*
A3
A4
A5
A6
B4
B5
B6
LT
LD
LG
MO
ISO A3 (29.7cm ✕ 42 cm)
ISO A4 (21 cm ✕ 29.7 cm)
ISO A5 (14.8 cm ✕ 21 cm)
ISO A6 (10.5 cm ✕ 14.8 cm)*
JIS B4 (25.7 cm ✕ 36.4 cm)
JIS B5 (18.2 cm ✕ 25.7 cm)
JIS B6 (12.8 cm ✕ 18.2 cm)*
Letter (8-1/2 ✕ 11 inches)
Ledger (11 ✕ 17 inches)
ISO C4 (22.9 ✕ 32.4 cm)*
ISO C5 (16.2 ✕ 22.9 cm)*
ISO B5 (17.6 ✕ 25 cm)*
Executive (7-1/4 ✕ 10-1/2 inches)*
Commercial 6-3/4 (3-5/8 ✕ 6-1/2 inches)*
Commercial 9 (3-7/8 ✕ 8-7/8 inches)*
CUSTOM (11.7 ✕ 17.7 inches)*
Japanese Postcard (10 ✕ 14.8 cm)*
Return Postcard (20 ✕ 14.8 cm)*
Legal (8-1/2 ✕ 14 inches)
Monarch (3-7/8 ✕ 7-1/2 inches)*
*
with only the MP tray feeding
Note
While the printer is Processing data to print, the SIZE indicator indicates the paper size
selected by the application software.
Copy Indicator
Indicates the number of copies set in the current interface (1- 999), and the number is reduced as
printing proceeds.
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2.1. Control Panel
Symbolic Indicators
The symbolic indicators light during normal operation and when the printer needs attention.
Indicator
Name
Description
Flashing: Indicates the possibility that paper may be jammed at this
point, open and remove any jammed paper. See Section 5.6.
Lit: Indicates when printed pages are delivered to the face-down output
tray.
Face-down
stack indicator
Flashing: Indicates the possibility that paper may be jammed at this
point, open and remove any jammed paper. See Section 5.6.
Lit: Indicates when printed pages are delivered to the face-up output
tray, or to the option stacker if installed.
Face-up
stack indicator
Flashing:• Indicates there is insufficient toner. See Section 4.1.
• Indicates that toner is being replenished. Please wait.
Lit: Indicates that the printer is out of toner. Replace with a new toner
container.
Toner indicator
See Section 4.1.
Flashing: Indicates the possibility that paper may be jammed at this
point, open and remove any jammed paper. See Section 5.6.
Lit: Indicates when paper is fed from the paper feed cassette.
Cassette feed
indicator
Flashing: Indicates the possibility that paper may be jammed at this
point, open and remove any jammed paper. See Section 5.6.
Lit: Indicates when paper is fed from the multi-purpose feed tray.
Multi-purpose
feed indicator
Flashes when a memory error has occurred. (See Table 5.3.) Lights when
the printer is on-line. The printer prints received data. Goes off when the
printer is off-line. The printer stores but does not print received data.
On-line indicator
Data indicator
ON LINE
DATA
Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place.
Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data is being
written to the memory card.
Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention or the
printer is warming up (Please wait). Read the message on the
message display and consult Chapter 5.
Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs which may be cleared
by the user. (For example, the paper feed cassette is empty.) Read the
message in the message display and consult Chapter 5.
Attention
indicator
ATTENTION
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Control Keys
The control panel keys are used to configure the printer.
Note
Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.
Key
Function
ON LINE
Switches the printer on-line and off-line.
CONTINUE
STACK
1. Depending on the message being indicated, there are cases where operation will
continue after pressing the CONTINUE key. If such a message is displayed, operation
will be resumed after pressing this key. (See Table 5.3)
2. Used as the
key in the mode selection function.
1. Selects whether printed pages are delivered to the face-down or face-up tray.
The optional face-up output tray is required to output pages face-up. (See page 1-23.)
2. Lets you access the desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control
procedures, the
the sub items.
(CONTINUE) and
(FORM FEED) keys are used to enter or exit
+
1. Prints and feeds out one page.
2. Used as the key in the mode selection function.
1. Abandons a printing job, resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.
2. Turns off the buzzer when the buzzer sounds.
CANCEL
EXIT
1. When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and returns to the Ready
condition.
2. Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an memory card; to
select the automatic cassette mode; and others (See the last page in this manual.).
MODE
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2.1. Control Panel
Key
Function
—
1. Enables access to the desired item or entering of numeric values. In some of the
control procedures, the
exit the sub items.
2. Selects the cassette feed or multi purpose tray feed.
(CONTINUE) and
(FORM FEED) keys are used to enter or
FEED
ENTER
1. Finalizes numeric values and other selections.
2. Prints a page of status information on all interfaces together (The printer must be
online.).
STATUS
Note
Most of the panel functions can also be controlled by PRESCRIBE IIe commands or commands
generated by application software. The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings
sent from the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority over control panel
settings.
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Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer
2.2. Operating Procedures
This section explains basic operations of the printer and procedures leading up to and including
printing.
Operating Precautions
● Do not turn off power during printing. This may result in a paper jam or damage to the printer.
● Do not open covers on the printer or covers of optional equipment or move the printer during
printing.
● Do not open the paper feed cassette or the paper feed unit during printing.
● Refrain from frequently plugging and unplugging the power plug from the power outlet even
when power is turned off.
● Do not plug or unplug the power cord or printer cables while the printer’s power is turned on.
● Be sure that the printer’s power is off when inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or
removing a memory card while the printer’s power is on may result in damage to the memory
card and/or the printer.
● Be sure to carefully attach and detach paper feed cassettes and carefully open and close the
top cover.
● Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet and take precautions against dust
gathering on the printer by draping a cover over it when it is not in use.
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2.2. Operating Procedures
Switching Power On
Check that the power cord is securely plugged in at both ends. Check that the printer is connected
to the computer (See page 1-24).
1. Push the power switch to the ON ( | ) position.
Power Switch
2. Wait for the printer to warm up. During warm-up the message display will first indicate Self
testfollowed by Please wait.
3. At the end of the warm-up period, the ON LINE indicator lights, and the message display
indicates Ready.
The printer is now ready to print.
Note
If an error is detected while the printer is warming up, the ATTENTION indicator will light. A
message concerning the error will be displayed in the message display. (See Chapter 5.)
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Basic Printing Operations
The flow of basic operations to print is given below. Keys on the control panel are explained after
that. For details on using the MODE key, be sure to read the section “Mode Select Menu” at the
end of this manual in conjunction with this section.
1. Use the MODE key to set an emulation for the printer which conforms to the software being
used.
This printer is shipped from the factory with emulation set to HP LaserJet 5M.
2. Use the MODE key to select the font to use and paper direction.
3. Use the FEED key to select paper feeding from the cassette or the multi-purpose tray.
4. Use the STACK key to select the destination output tray.
5. Use the MODE key to set the number of printed copies.
6. Check that the message Readyappears in the message display and that the ON LINE indica-
tor lights, then make preparations to print from the computer.
Press the FORM FEED key if, after printing, the message Waiting appears in the message
display.
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2.2. Operating Procedures
Selecting the Output Tray
Printed paper can be output on either the face-up output tray or the face-down output tray.
Selecting the face-up output tray will cause paper to be stacked with the printed surface facing up.
Selecting the face-down output tray will cause paper to be stacked with the printed surface facing
down. Normally it is more convenient to use the face-down output tray.
The optional PT-3 face-up tray must be installed in the printer to output pages face-up tray.
When the message Readyor Add paperappears in the message display, the output tray will be
switched every time the STACK key is pressed and the selected destination will appear in the
message display as follows.
Face-up tray
Face-down tray
The output tray currently selected will also flash on the indicator on the front panel.
Face-Down Tray Indicator
Face-Up Tray Indicator
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Feed Selection
Use the FEED key to select whether to feed paper from the paper feed cassette or the multi-
purpose tray. If optional paper feeder (PF-25) is installed, any of these can also be selected.
The FEED key can be used whenever the message display indicates Ready or Add paper.
Press the FEED key. The selection cycles and is momentarily displayed in the message display
as:
Cassette (1) (Paper feeder’s cassette)
Cassette 2
Cassette 3
MP tray
(Displayed when an optional feeder is installed)
(Displayed when a second optional feeder is installed)
(Printer’s multi-purpose tray)
The cassette indicator corresponding to the selected cassette on the control panel will flash.
Selecting the optional paper feeder (PF-25) cassette will also light the ready indicator on the front
of that cassette.
Paper feed selections can also be made using the PRESCRIBE IIe PSRC command.
MP (multi-purpose) tray indicator
Cassette indicator
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2.2. Operating Procedures
Switching Online/Offline
After printing starts, it is possible to interrupt printing to check whether the print job is coming out
as anticipated.
Pressing the ON LINE key during data processing will cause the ON LINE indicator to go out and
pressing it during printing will cause the printer to stop after the page currently being printed is
finished. During processing means anytime the messages Processing, Waitingor FormFeed
TimeOut are being displayed in the message display.
The printer continues to receive data even while the printer is offline while the message
Processingis displayed.
Press the ON LINE key to bring the printer online again. The printer will come online and the ON
LINE indicator will light.
Read the section below on how to cancel printing.
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Canceling Printing
Perform the following procedure when you wish to cancel printing after it has begun.
1. Check if the message Processingis displayed in the message display.
2. Press the ON LINE key to take the printer offline.
3. Perform the necessary procedure on the computer to halt printing.
4. Press the CANCEL key.
5. The message Print Cancel?will appear in the message display and the interface to be
canceled will be displayed.
The following interfaces may be displayed.
Parallel
Serial
Option 1(only when an optional interface is installed)
Option 2(only when an optional interface is installed)
6. Selecting the interface to cancel using the + or – key and then press the ENTER key. Printing
from the interface selected will be stopped.
A few pages may be printed even after the CANCEL key is pressed as remaining data received
before the CANCEL key was pressed is printed.
The message Print Cancel? Current jobwill also be displayed when the CANCEL key
is pressed for the purpose of stopping the printing of status pages or font lists from the control
panel. When the ENTER key is pressed, the message Cancelling dataappears in the
message display and printing stops after the printer finishes printing the current page.
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Press the CANCEL key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.
Press the ON LINE key to put the printer back online to continue with other print jobs.
Notes
● Canceling data from the computer using the CANCEL key will restore temporary settings to
their default values. (The same status resulting from executing the PRESCRIBE IIe RES
command.)
● It is impossible to cancel printing of just one side when printing in duplex mode using an
optional duplex printing unit (DU-25).
Status Printout
It is possible to print out and check the printer’s current status including unit emulation, font, and
memory usage.
1. Check that the ON LINE indicator lit and that the message Readyis displayed in the message
display.
2. Press the STATUS key. The message display will read Processing, and a status page will be
printed. After it is finished printing, the message display will return to Ready.
An example of a printed status page is shown on the next page. Note that information on an
actual status page may differ slightly from this example.
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2.2. Operating Procedures
1 Software version
This information shows the software version and date of issue of the printer.
2 Hardware information
This information shows the currently selected paper feed source (indicated by an asterisk), paper
size, and main settings of the printer.
3 Page information
This information shows the currently selected resolution and number of copies.
4 Memory usage
This information shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer and the amount of
currently available memory.
5 Installation Options
This shows the options currently installed in the printer.
6 Emulation
This shows all available emulations and the currently selected emulation (marked with an
asterisk). The printer is shipped from the factory set to HP LaserJet 5M emulation.
7 Interface information
This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface.
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8 Fonts at startup (for each interface)
This shows the font automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to
set different fonts for the parallel interface and the serial interface. The figure on page 2-17 shows
default settings. The font is set to “1” (Courier bitmap font).
This also shows font information similar to the column below if an optional interface is installed.
9 KIR test pattern
This is used when setting the printer’s KIR mode. For details, see page 2-31.
10 User font list
Following the status page, font listings are output which show the fonts which have been
downloaded to the printer from the computer.
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2.2. Operating Procedures
Form Feed
The message Waitingmay be displayed in the message display when you get to the end of a
print job. This occurs when the software does not issue a final form feed to the printer indicating
the end of the print data. In this case, pressing the FORM FEED key allows you to finish printing
immediately.
1. Check if the message display reads Waiting.
2. Press the FORM FEED key. The message display will now read Processingand the last
page will print.
Note
● The Waitingdisplay may also appear due to interruptions in printed data while the computer
is processing data. Pressing the FORM FEED key unnecessarily when the message display
reads Waitingwill result in a form feed.
Mode Selection
The MODE key is used when making various mode settings and selections. For details, see the
section Mode Selection Menu beginning on the next page.
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2.3. Mode Selection Menu
This section explains the menu hierarchy used for all menus which can be set and selected using
the MODE key. The MODE key can be used to display all of the menus in the table below. This
mode selection menu conforms to the menu hierarchy given at the end of this manual.
Pressing the MODE key initially displays menus at the top of the hierarchy.
Use the + and – keys to move between menus in the same level. The + key shows the next menu,
while the – key shows the previous one. Change levels by using the
and
keys. The
key
moves to lower levels (sub-menus), while the
key moves to higher levels.
Mode Selection Menu List
Menu
Description
Default Setting
Interface >
Selects the interface for which settings are to be made.
Settings from the mode select menu are applied to the
interface selected here.
Parallel
Parallel setting has a sub item in which one of four
data transmission modes can be selected — Nibble
(high), Auto, Normal, or High speed
Nibble (high)
Serial setting has five sub items, and sets the
following RS-232C/RS-422A parameters:
Baud rate
Data bit
Stop bit
Parity
9600
8
1
None
Protocol
DTR (pos.) &
XON
Number of copiesSet the number of copies to be printed. This can be set 001
up to 999.
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2.3. Mode Selection Menu
Menu
Description
Switches the printer emulation.
The key allows access to sub item >Code set.
Default Setting
Emulation >
HP LaserJet 5M
Font >
Selects the print font.
Bitmap
Page set
Size reduction settings [See page 2-26]
[CS] → [CS]
Portrait
Page orientation The + and – keys toggle between portrait and
landscape page orientations.
MEMORY CARD >* The several operations can be performed from
sub-menus on memory cards installed in the printer.
Opt. ROM >*
Reads information from the option ROM installed in the
printer’s main board.
HARD DISK >*
The several settings can be made from sub-menus when
an optional hard disk unit is installed. (For details, please
read the hard disk unit instruction manual.)
MP tray mode > The multi-purpose tray mode can be set to First,
First
Cassette or Manual.
Pressing the
key will display > MP tray size,
A4 or Letter
allowing you to set the paper size for the
multi-purpose tray.
Paper Type
This can be changed depending on the thickness
of the paper to be printed on.
Normal
Thin: 64 g/m2 or less
Normal: 64 to 90 g/m2
Thick: 90 g/m2 or more
Extra thick: OHP sheets, postcards, or other
special paper.
To prevent paper jams, be sure to feed thick paper
from the multi-purpose tray and output on the face-up tray.
For details on paper which can be used, see Appendix B.
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Menu
Description
Default Setting
Duplex mode*
This is displayed when an optional duplex printing unit
(DU-25) is installed. Select the duplex printing mode
(long edge or short edge).
None
Auto cassette* Selects one of the automatic paper cassette switching
modes. Only available when the printer is installed with
the optional paper feeder (PF-25).
None
Others >
The following sub-menus can be displayed by pressing
the key and then the + or – key.
Message language setting
Automatic form feed timeout setting
Sleep timer setting [See page 2-28.]
Receive data dumping [See page 2-30.]
Print a list of resident fonts
Line feed setting [See page 2-20.]
Carriage return setting
English
30 sec.
30 min.
LF only
CR only
Display total number of printed pages
KIR mode setting
Ecoprint Mode setting
Page protection mode
Resolution setting
On
Off
Auto
600
Off
03
Resource setting
Print density setting
Alarm (buzzer) setting
On
Service (for service personnel)
*: These items are available only when the printer is installed with the applicable option unit/kit.
For items with the >mark on the message display, the (FORM FEED) key lets you go down to
the sub items which give access to more items to change the relevant settings.
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2.4. Configuring Interfaces
2.4. Configuring Interfaces
The printer is equipped with both a parallel and serial interface. Independent settings can be
made for each interface. Optional interfaces can also be installed.
To configure each interface, press the MODE key and use the + or – key to select the interface you
wish to make settings for.
Note
This interface selection does not select which interface data will be received from. The printer
automatically selects that interface.
Parallel Interface Mode
The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode. Normally,
this interface is used under the default setting Nibble (high).
Parallel Interface Mode
Display
Description
Nibble (high)
High speed data communication is used in compliance with the IEEE
1284 standard.
Auto
The printer automatically changes its communication mode.
The parallel interface is configured according to standard specifications.
The parallel interface is in high-speed mode.
Normal
High speed
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.
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2.5. Emulation Selection
The following emulations can be selected for this printer. The emulation selected is stored even
while the printer’s power is off.
Line printer
IBM Proprinter
Diablo 630
Epson LQ-850
HP LaserJet 5M (Default setting)
KPDL
KC-GL
KC-GL Emulation
The following settings can be made from the sub-menu when KC-GL emulation is selected.
Display
Description
>KC-GL Pen width The width of pens (1) through (8) can be set in 1-dot increments from 01
to 99. After selecting the pen on this sub-menu, you can also display
and select the width set for that pen on a lower menu.
>KC-GL Page set
Any of the following page sizes can be set: A2, A1, A0, B3, B2,
B1, B0, SPSZ(custom size specified using the SPSZ command). The
selected page size will be automatically reduced to the actual paper size
being used.
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2.6. Reduction (Page Set)
2.6. Reduction (Page Set)
Make settings on the page set menu to print at a reduced size. This menu is used to set the
source paper size and the paper size to use after reduction. These settings can be made from
within programs or files using the PRESCRIBE SPSZ command.
Notes
● Printed results when making reductions differ from equivalent size printing.
Sometimes the line width of characters may not be consistent or lines may appear in
figures or image patterns.
● Landscape feeding while making reductions is possible from the multi-purpose tray in
first mode.
Bring up the page set menu. The following display will appear.
Page set
[CS] → [CS]
Target size indicator
Source size indicator
Source size indicator This is the paper size before reduction.
This must be the same as the paper size set for print data from the computer.
Target size indicator
This is the paper size after reduction.
This must be the same as the paper size set for the feed cassette.
It is possible to set the following paper sizes (envelope) when using the PRESCRIBE SPSZ
command. The message display will show the messages given in the following table. For details
on the SPSZ command, see Chapter 6.
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Source Size-Target Size Combinations
Source Size Indicator
Target Size Indicator
Reduction/Enlargement Ratio
CS
CS
CS 98%
100%
98%
LG
Legal size
LG
LG 98%
100%
98%
(8.5 ✕ 14 inches)
LT
Letter size
(8.5 ✕ 11 inches)
LT
A4
LT 98%
100%
94%
98%
LD
LD
LD 98%
100%
98%
Ledger size
(11 ✕ 17 inches)
A5
A5
A5 98%
100%
98%
(14.8 ✕ 21 cm)
B5
B5
B5 98%
A5
100%
98%
81%
(18.2 ✕ 25.7 cm)
A4
A4
LT
B5
100%
94%
86%
98%
70%
(21 ✕ 29.7 cm)
A4 98%
A5
B4
B4
B5
A4
100%
70%
81%
98%
(25.7 ✕ 36.4 cm)
B4 98%
A3
A3
A4
B4
100%
70%
86%
98%
(29.7 ✕ 42 cm)
A3 98%
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2.7. Sleep Timer Setting
2.7. Sleep Timer Setting
This printer is equipped with a sleep timer function for conserving energy in cases where there has
been no operation from the control panel or data has not been received for a predetermined period
of time.
The sleep timer can be set anywhere from 0 to 120 minutes in 5-minute increments. Setting the
sleep timer to 0 turns it off. The sleep timer is set at the factory to 30 minutes.
Once the set time arrives, the printer will display Sleeping and all indicators will go out. This
minimizes the amount of energy used.
Pressing a key on the control panel, opening and closing a cover, or sending data to the printer
while it is displaying Sleepingwill cause the printer to display Please waitand it will begin
warming up. After it warms up, the printer’s ON LINE indicator will light and it will enter ready
status.
The printer will enter Sleeping mode when the set time arrives even during mode selection or while
a maintenance message is being displayed.
Note
The printer environment last set is still maintained even though all indicators are out while the
printer is in Sleeping mode.
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Selecting Sleep Timer Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the + key several times to display >Sleep timerand press the ENTER key. A cursor
“_” will flash and the current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired value.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The Sleep Timer mode setting is now changed.
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2.8. Dumping Received Data
2.8. Dumping Received Data
It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of
debugging programs and files.
Selecting Dump Received Data Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the
key.
4. Press the + key several times to display >Print HEX-DUMPand press the ENTER key. A ?
will be displayed.
5. Press the ENTER key again and >Processingwill be displayed for awhile followed by
Waiting.
6. Send the data to be dumped to the printer. The printer will display Processingwhile it
receives the data.
7. Once all data has been received, the message Waiting will appear. Press the FORM FEED
key to finish printing.
Once the dumped data you require has been output, it is possible to cancel the printing of any
further dumped data by taking the printer offline by pressing the ON LINE key and then press-
ing the CANCEL key.
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2.9. KIR Level
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR
provides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution.
Print a status page to find out the current printing mode.
The KIR setting is On
The KIR setting is Off
(Default setting)
Notes
● Set the print density to 03when setting the KIR mode. For details on print density, see page
2-37.
● You can look at the check line, the last line on a KIR test page, to make the optimum KIR
mode setting. Refer to the table on the next page.
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Status page
KIR Checking Lines
KIR Setting
Description
Optimized stripes
The current KIR setting is optimal.
Dark vertical stripes
White vertical stripes
The KIR mode currently set is too strong. Set the KIR mode to
Off. Try printing the test pattern again. If you still get dark vertical
stripes, adjust the print density control to a lighter setting. (See the
Mode Select Menu at the end of this manual.)
The KIR mode currently set is too weak. Set the KIR mode to
On. Try printing the test pattern again. If you still get white vertical
stripes, adjust the print density control to a darker setting. (See the
Mode Select Menu at the end of this manual.)
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Selecting KIR Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the + or – key to display >KIR mode and then press the ENTER key. A ?will flash and
the current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired setting.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The KIR mode setting is now changed.
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2.10. Ecoprint Mode
2.10. Ecoprint Mode
The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your
printing costs.
Ecoprint is Off (default)
Ecoprint is On
Note
The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the print speed.
Selecting Ecoprint Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the
key.
4. Press the + or – key to display >Ecoprint modeand then press the ENTER key. A ?will
flash and the current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired setting.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The Ecoprint mode setting is now changed.
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2.11. Resource Protection
When you switch from the HP LaserJet 5M emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros
are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they are intact
when you change the emulation back to HP LaserJet 5M.
By using the printer’s >Resource prot., you can select from two resource protection modes as
follows:
>Resource prot.
Permanent
In this mode, the printer stores fonts, macros, symbol sets, etc. in memory that were downloaded
as permanent PCL resources. All temporary resources are lost when the emulation mode is
changed from HP LaserJet 5M to another or vice versa.
>Resource prot.
Perm / Temp
In this mode, the printer stores both permanent and temporary resources when the emulation
mode is changed from HP LaserJet 5M to another or vice versa.
Note
The printer requires 10 MB or more of memory in order to set resource protection. (14 MB or more
is required when a DU-25 duplexer is installed.)
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2.11. Resource Protection
Selecting Resource Protection Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the key.
4. Press the + or – key to display >Resource prot. and then press the ENTER key. A ?will
flash and the current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired setting.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The Resource Protection mode setting is now changed.
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2.12. Adjusting the Print Density
If necessary, the print density can be adjusted from the MODE SELECT MENU. The required print
density can be selected from five different steps (01 [light] - 05 [dark]). The factory setting is 03 ,
and there is normally no need to alter this setting.
When using the KIR function, please use the “ 03” setting. For details on adjusting the KIR
mode, see page 2-31.
Selecting Print Density Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the
key.
4. Press the + or – key to display >Print densityand then press the ENTER key. A ?will
flash and the current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired setting.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The Print Density mode setting is now changed.
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2.13. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)
2.13. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)
In addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jamming
occurs, an audio warning is made to sound. This is useful, for example, when the printer is in a
location some distance from the user.
The audio alarm is set to Onwhen leaving the factory.
If the alarm is turned Off, the buzzer will sound according to the type of printer error as given in
the following table.
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Type of Error and Corresponding Audio Alarm (Buzzer)
Priority
Error Message
Alarm Frequency
Remark
Replace Toner
Clean printer
short beeps
—
High
Replace waste
toner bottle
Clean printer
Press CONTINUE
short beeps
short beeps
—
—
Paper jam
Face-down tray
paper full
short beeps
short beeps
—
—
Paper path error
Memory overflow
Press CONTINUE
short beeps
short beeps
*
—
Print overrun
Press CONTINUE
KPDL Error
Press CONTINUE
MEMORYCARD err ##
Press CONTINUE
Opt. ROM error
Press CONTINUE
HARDDISK error ##
Press CONTINUE
Set paper
Press CONTINUE
short beeps
short beeps
short beeps
short beeps
short beeps
short beeps
short beeps
long beeps
—
—
*
*
*
—
—
—
Load paper
(Paper Size)
Add paper
Low
*: These error messages are displayed if the relevant option is fitted.
##: The number displayed will vary depending on the error. Please refer to Chapter 5.
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2.13. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)
The alarm will continue to sound while the error condition continues (if the printer is in the sleep
mode, the alarm will be silent for that period alone). The alarm will cease to sound, however, when
the CANCEL key is pressed.
To rectify the various error conditions listed above, please refer to Chapter 5 of this manual, or to
the operating manuals accompanying the various optional equipment.
Notes
● If you wish to cancel the data being processed while the audio alarm is sounding, press the
CANCEL key twice. Firstly, the audio alarm will be turned off, and then the data processing will
be canceled.
● After the audio alarm has been set to Off, even if the PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO INIT command is
executed, the printer will not return to the initial (On) alarm setting. To set the audio alarm to On,
reset using the mode select menu from the control panel.
Selecting Buzzer Mode
1. Pressing the MODE key will put the printer in Mode Select mode.
2. Press + or – to select Others >.
3. Press the
key.
4. Press the + or – key to display >Buzzerand then press the ENTER key. A ?will flash and the
current setting can be changed.
5. Press the + or – key and select the desired setting.
6. Press the ENTER key.
If you want to change the setting, press the CANCEL key before pressing the ENTER key.
7. Press the EXIT key. The Buzzer mode setting is now changed.
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2.14. Memory Cards
This printer is equipped with memory card slots. This allows, for example, the use of fonts other
than internal fonts by using an optional font card. If a JEIDA Ver. 4.2 memory card is used, it is
possible to read, write and delete data and format the memory card.
Note
Only 32 MB or less flash or S-RAM type memory cards conforming to JEIDA Ver. 4.2 can be
written or formatted by this printer.
It is possible to set the partitions on the memory card which you wish to execute for the printer at
power-on by using the PRESCRIBE FRPO I0 command. For details on the FRPO command, see
Appendix C.
Font cards can be read from the control panel or read automatically upon power-on or printer reset
when a font card is inserted in the printer.
Inserting Memory Cards
Carefully insert the memory card as far as it will go with the top side facing up.
Memory Card
Memory Card Slot
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2.14. Memory Cards
Notes
Follow the precautions below when handling memory cards.
● Memory cards are sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a memory card, be sure to
eliminate any static electricity which may have built up on your body or clothing by touching a
metallic object.
● Use flash memory cards or S-RAM memory cards conforming to JEIDA Ver. 4.2 which are
approved by Kyocera.
● Be sure that its power is off when inserting or removing a memory card.
● Do not insert memory cards into the slot with undue force.
● Do not bend memory cards.
● Do not drop memory cards or subject them to shock.
● Do not splash water or other liquids on memory cards.
● Do not place memory cards near fires or heat sources.
● Do not subject memory cards to direct sunlight.
● Store memory cards in their protective case when not using them.
Operating a Memory Card
The following operations on memory cards inserted into the printer’s memory card slots are possible.
● Reading Fonts
● Reading Macros
● Reading Data
● Writing Data
● Deleting Data
● Formatting Memory Cards
● Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions)
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Note that only reading fonts and printing a list of partitions are possible when a font card is
inserted. The following sections explain each of these operations.
Each operation is described below.
Reading Fonts from a Memory Card
Fonts can be read into the printer’s internal memory from optional font cards. The font read can
then be selected from the printer’s control panel. Font cards are automatically read into the printer
when the printer’s power is turned on. The operation described here is performed while the
message display reads Ready.
1. Check that the font card is inserted into the memory card slot. Bring up the menu >Read
fontson the message display. This display only appears if a font card is inserted.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will appear.
Press the CANCEL key to stop reading fonts.
3. Pressing the ENTER key again will cause Processingto appear in the lower part of the
message display and font data to be read from the font card.
4. After fonts have been read, the message display will return to >Read fonts.
5. Pressing the EXIT key will cause the message display to return to Ready.
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2.14. Memory Cards
Reading Macros from a Memory Card
Macro data on a memory card can be registered on the printer. Registered macro data can be
used just like macro data located in printer memory. If a memory card already containing macro
data is inserted in the printer, that macro data will be read into the printer automatically when the
printer’s power is turned on.
The operation described here is performed when a memory card is inserted while the message
display reads Ready.
Note
Macro data on a memory card has no effect on printer memory.
1. Check that the memory card containing macro data is inserted. Bring up the menu >Read
macro on the message display. This display only appears if a memory card containing macro
data is inserted.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will appear.
Press the CANCEL key to stop reading macro data.
3. Pressing the ENTER key again will cause Processingto appear in the lower part of the
message display and macro data to be read from the memory card.
4. After macro data has been read, the message display will return to >Read macro.
5. Pressing the EXIT key will cause the message display to return to Ready.
Notes
● If the name of a macro on the memory card is the same as that in printer memory, the macro
data on the memory card with the conflicting name will not be registered.
● Registered macro data will be lost if the memory card is pulled out. Re-execute >Read macro
if this happens.
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Reading Data (Partitions) from a Memory Card
Specified data (partitions) on a memory card can be read into printer memory.
1. Bring up the menu >Read dataon the message display. This display only appears if there is
data on the memory card.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will flash.
3. You can scroll through data names on the memory card one by one by pressing the + key.
Press the CANCEL key to stop reading data.
4. Press the ENTER key while the desired data name is being displayed Processingwill
appear in the message display and the selected data will be read into the printer.
After data has been read, the message display will return to Ready.
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2.14. Memory Cards
Writing Data (Partitions) to a Memory Card
Data sent from the computer can be written on a memory card. Data written on the card can be
read into printer memory by key operations from the control panel of the printer.
Assuming the card has enough memory capacity, up to 127 partitions can be written on a single
card. Partitions written on the card are automatically assigned names, which can be checked by
printing out a partition list.
Check that the memory card can be written (that write-protection is released).
1. Bring up the menu >Write dataon the message display.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will appear.
3. Pressing the ENTER key again will cause Processingto appear in the message display
followed by Waiting.
Processing
Waiting
Press the CANCEL key to cancel writing data.
4. With the printer now set, send data from the computer to the printer.
[Example]
Sending the file TEST.TXT to the printer from the computer (DOS mode).
COPY TEST.TXT PRN
The message display will change to Processingwhen data is received and will change back
to Waitingwhen reception is finished.
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5. Press the FORM FEED key. The printer will automatically print the data just written (example
below). This printout can be used to check the name (partition name) under which data was
written and confirm that it was written properly.
Slot number: Slot name for the memory card (only A is supported)
Data type: Data type (only 2 is supported)
Partition name: Name of the partition (data) written
Write data length: Size of the partition data written (in units of bytes)
After printing is finished, the message display will return to Ready.
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2.14. Memory Cards
Deleting Data from a Memory Card
It is possible to delete data names on a memory card one at a time. Check that the memory card
can be written (that write-protection is released).
1. Bring up the menu >Delete dataon the message display. This display only appears if the
memory card contains data.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will flash and a data name will appear after it.
The ?will flash, and a data name will appear.
>Delete data
? (data name)
3. You can scroll through data names on the memory card one by one by pressing the + key.
Press the CANCEL key to cancel this operation.
4. Press ENTER key while the data name you wish to delete is shown. The message display will
change to Processing.
The message display will return to Ready.
Formatting Memory Cards
It is necessary to first format a new memory card before it can be used by the printer. Formatted
memory cards can then be written with data.
Notes
● Note that if you format a memory card which already has data written on it, that data will be lost
entirely.
● Check that the memory card can be written (that write-protection is released).
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1. Bring up the menu >Formaton the message display.
2. Press the ENTER key. ? will appear.
3. Pressing the ENTER key again will cause Processingto appear in the message display and
the memory card will be formatted.
The printer will print memory card formatting information (example below) after initialization is
finished. Use this to check that the memory card has been formatted properly.
Slot number: Slot name for the memory card (only A is supported)
Card size: The overall memory capacity of the card (in units of bytes)
Data size: The amount of data available to the system
Remaining Size: The remaining amount of available memory on the memory card
After this information is printed, the message display will return to Ready.
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2.14. Memory Cards
Printing a List of Data Names (Partitions)
This operation prints the contents (data names, data size, etc.) of the memory card inserted in the
memory card slot.
1. Bring up the menu >List of Partitionson the message display.
2. Press the ENTER key. ?will appear.
Press the CANCEL key to cancel printing.
3. Pressing the ENTER key again will cause printing to start.
After this information is printed, the message display will return to Ready.
Note
“Remaining Size” in the partition list indicates the amount of remaining memory on the memory
card. Since the system uses about 70 bytes to write a piece of data on the memory card, the
actual available memory on the card is a little less than that displayed.
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Chapter 3 Fonts
Chapter 3
Fonts
This chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with
the printer, including the printer’s resident fonts, and symbol
sets.
3.1. Resident Fonts ........................................................... 3-2
3.2. List of Fonts ............................................................... 3-3
3.3. Symbol set ................................................................. 3-8
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3.1. Resident Fonts
3.1. Resident Fonts
A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several
characteristics identify a font. These include the font type (bitmap, scalable, or KPDL), symbol set,
spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family.
The printer provides three types of resident fonts: bitmap fonts, scalable (outline) fonts, and
KPDL fonts. Also, fonts may be downloaded to the printer’s memory from a memory card or disk.
These fonts are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts. The printer accepts as many
downloadable fonts as its user available memory permits.
Bitmap fonts
A bitmap font is made of a fixed bit pattern (Figure 3.1.). This pattern is stored in a special format
for use in the printer. Bitmap fonts have a fixed height (size) for each character. Therefore, different
font sets are required for different font sizes. For example, Dutch801BM10-Roman is a 10-point
font and Dutch801BM8-Roman is an 8-point font.
Figure 3.1. Bitmap Font Character
Scalable fonts
Scalable fonts provide the outline of the characters (Figure 3.2.). This outline is scaled according to
the scaling information from the computer and filled in for printing. Depending on the capabilities of
the software you use, the scalable fonts can be scaled from 0.25 point to 999.75 points in quarter
point increments.
Figure 3.2. Scalable Font Character
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3.2. List of Fonts
This section contains a full list of the printer’s resident fonts.You can print the same font list from
the printer by using the printer’s control panel key. To print a list of fonts, refer to Mode Select
Menu, List of Resident fonts.
Bitmap Fonts
Scalable Fonts
KPDL Fonts
The printer has 80 resident bitmap fonts. Note that all resident bitmap fonts include the letters BM
in the typeface name.
The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts include the letters SWC or SWM in the
typeface name and are equivalent to HP LaserJet 5M fonts.
The printer has 35 KPDL (Kyocera Page Description Language: Kyocera’s version of PostScript),
KPDL fonts are Adobe PostScript Type 1-compatible, and have the suffix SWA at the end of the
font name.
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Resident Scalable Fonts (1)
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3.3. Symbol Set
3.3. Symbol set
A symbol set is the set of alphabetical and numerical characters and symbols the printer prints.
Each character is assigned to a particular character code.
The page printer offers not only a large selection of bitmap and scalable fonts but also a large
selection of symbol sets (also referred to as character sets). This is because the printers the
Kyocera page printer emulates have a number of their own symbol sets for printing in different
languages and other purposes. Most of those symbol sets are the same regarding the letters of
the alphabet, digits, and basic punctuation marks, but they differ considerably in their special
symbols which lie in the upper half of the character code table, consisting of character codes 128
through 254 (hex 80 through FE).
The symbol set selection can also be made from the printer’s control panel. See Mode Select
Menu on the last page in this manual.
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Table 3.1. Bitmap Fonts Symbol sets
SSET value
SSET ID
Symbol set
4
0D
ISO-60 Norway
ISO-15 Italian
ECMA-94 Latin 1
ISO-11 Sweden
ISO-6 ASCII
ISO-4 U.K.
9
0I
14
19
21
37
38
39
53
83
277
341
373
405
0N
0S
0U
1E
1F
ISO-69 France
ISO-21 Germany
US Legal
1G
1U
2S
ISO-17 Spain
HP Roman-8
IBM PC-8
8U
10U
11U
12U
IBM PC-8 (D/N)
IBM PC-850
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Table 3.2. Scalable Fonts Symbol sets
SSET value
SSET ID
Symbol set
4
0D
ISO-60 Norway
ISO-15 Italian
ECMA-94 Latin 1
ISO-11 Sweden
ISO-6 ASCII
ISO-4 U.K.
9
0I
14
0N
0S
0U
1E
1F
1G
1U
2N
2S
5M
5N
5T
6J
19
21
37
38
ISO-69 France
ISO-21 Germany
US Legal
39
53
78
ISO Latin 2
83
ISO-17 Spain
PS math
173
174
180
202
206
234
ISO Latin 5
Windows Latin 5
MS publishing
ISO Latin 6
6N
7J
Desktop
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SSET value
SSET ID
Symbol set
269
8M
Math 8
277
293
298
308
309
330
341
373
394
405
501
565
620
629
853
8U
HP Roman-8
Windows Latin 2
PC-1004
9E
9J
9T
PC-Turkish
Windows
9U
10J
10U
11U
12J
12U
15U
17U
19L
19U
26U
PS text
IBM PC-8
IBM PC-8 (D/N)
Macintosh
IBM PC-850
Pi font
PC-852 Latin 2
Winbalt
Windows Latin 1
PC-775
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Chapter 4 Maintenance
Chapter 4
Maintenance
This printer is designed to provide years of trouble-free
service without the necessity of printer module replacement.
However, you must replace the toner container in the printer
with a replacement container from a new toner kit. Also, to
ensure good print quality, various parts inside the printer
must be cleaned at regular intervals.
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement............................................. 4- 2
4.2. Cleaning ................................................................... 4-11
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4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
The toner container in the printer should be replaced as soon as the message display shows
Toner low TK-20 Clean printeror soon after. If you continue to use the printer, eventually
the toner supply will be exhausted at which point the printer will stop printing and the Replace
Toner Clean printermessage will be shown instructing you to install a new toner kit.
If the printer stops and the message Replace Toner Clean printerappears in the message
display, continue printing after replacing the toner with a new toner kit and cleaning the inside of
the printer.
Toner kit replacement interval
The life of the toner container will vary according to the density of print in your documents. If you
print documents with an actual toner coverage of approximately 5% (A4 or letter size, landscape
feed and with the Ecoprint mode* turned off), the toner container will need replacing approximately
once every 10,000** pages (A4 or letter size, 20,000 pages with the TK-20H.)
*
Turning the Ecoprint mode ON conserves toner. Refer to Chapter 2 for details.
** In the case of a new printer in which a toner kit has been installed for the first time, the number
of pages that can be printed will be 5,000 or less.
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Toner Kit to be Used
The toner kit to be used with this printer is the TK-20/TK-20H. It contains the following:
● Toner container
● Waste toner bottle
● Wiper (lint-free) cloth
● Grid cleaner
● Plastic bag (for disposal of the old toner container and waste toner bottle)
● Instructions
(The kit supplied with the printer contains only the toner container and waste toner bottle.)
Note
We strongly recommend you use only the original Kyocera toner kit. Use of original Kyocera toner
assures the intended long term reliability of the printer.
Supplying Toner
Notes
Before proceeding, take note of the following:
● Also be sure to replace the waste toner bottle when replacing the toner containter.
● After toner kit replacement, be sure to clean the inside of the printer. For details, refer to 4.2.
● Do not leave floppy disks etc. lying around while performing this maintenance procedure. This
procedure tends to raise a little toner dust which can harm magnetic recording media.
● Do not attempt to reuse the waste toner remaining in the toner container.
● Use only the toner kit exclusively designed for the printer. Use of a toner kit intended for use
with other printer models may damage the printer and void the warranty.
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4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
To replace the toner container, proceed as follows.
1. Open the printer’s top cover all the way.
2. Press the toner container release lever (Green) to release the old toner container from the
printer. Remove the old toner container as gently as possible.
Note
Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing.
Toner Container
Release Lever (Green)
Old Toner Container
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3. Put the old toner container in the plastic bag supplied with the toner kit. Dispose of the toner
container.
Note
The old toner container may be incinerated without the risk of generating harmful gas.
Plastic Bag
Old Toner Container
4. Take the new toner container from its bag.
With the label side down, thoroughly shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrow)
ten times or more to loosen and mix the toner inside.
New Toner Container
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5. The bottom of the toner container is sealed with a plastic strip. Carefully pull the sealing strip off
the toner container, making sure not to leak any toner. Dispose of the sealing strip.
Sealing Strip
6. Install the toner container on the developer as shown in the diagram.
Note
Be sure to peel off the seal on the toner container before installing the toner container on the
developer unit.
Developer
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7. When the toner container is installed correctly on the developer, push the top of the toner
container unit (“PUSH HERE”) until it locks in.
Note
Make sure that the toner container is properly locked in the printer.
8. Close the top cover as shown below.
Note
It is necessary to clean the inside of the printer after replacing the toner container. If the toner
container is replaced when the message Replace Toner Clean printeris displayed, the
message Clean printer Press CONTINUEwill be displayed after replacement. After cleaning
the inside of the printer (See Section 4.2. Cleaning), the message will disappear when the
CONTINUE key is pressed, and the printer will be ready for printing.
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4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
Replace the Waste Toner Bottle
Note
When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner bottle in the printer should also be
replaced with a new one from the new toner kit.
1. Open the printer side cover.
Side Cover
Old Waste Toner Bottle
2. Remove the waste toner bottle as shown below.
Note
Remove the waste toner bottle as gently as possible so as not to scatter the waste toner inside. Do
not let the opening of the waste toner bottle face downward.
Old Waste Toner Bottle
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3. Cap the waste toner bottle after removing from the printer.
Cap
Old Waste Toner Bottle
4. To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste toner bottle in the plastic bag supplied before
forwarding to proper disposal.
Old Waste Toner Bottle
Plastic Bag
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5. Locate the new waste toner bottle in the toner kit, and install in the printer as shown below.
Note
Do not cap the new waste toner bottle.
Insert the new waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the
figure.
New Waste Toner Bottle
6. After ensuring that the bottle is correctly installed, close the side cover.
Note
After toner kit replacement, it is necessary to clean the inside of the printer. For details on the
cleaning procedure, please read Section 4.2. Cleaning beginning on the next page.
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4.2. Cleaning
In addition to the maintenance procedures described on the following pages, the charger wire in
the drum unit and paper feed unit should be cleaned from time to time, or whenever print quality
problems occur.
To avoid print quality problems, the following printer parts must be cleaned with every toner
container replacement.
Note
If the toner container has been replaced when the message Replace Toner Clean printer
was displayed, the message Clean printer Press CONTINUEwill be displayed after
replacement. After cleaning the inside of the printer following the procedure shown below, press
the CONTINUE key; the message will disappear and the printer will be ready for printing.
Main Charger Unit
The main charger unit grid should be cleaned when the toner container is changed.
Cleaning the Charger Wire
1. Open the printer side cover.
Main Charger Unit
Side Cover
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2. Pull the cleaning knob (Green) slowly in and out a few times. This pulls a cleaning pad inside
the drum unit along the wire.
Cleaning Knob
(Green)
Cleaning the Grid
Clean the grid at the time of toner kit replacement.
1. Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the new toner kit, and remove the cap.
Note
The grid cleaner pad is impregnated with water. Perform the following cleaning procedure before
the pad dries.
Cap
Protective Bag
Pad
Grid Cleaner
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2. Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad uppermost, as shown in the diagram.
Grid Cleaner
3. After attaching the grid cleaner, repeat the action of slowly pulling out and then pushing back in
the main charger unit at least 5 times. It is easier to pull out the main charger for the first time if
it is raised slightly, as shown in the figure.
The grid part underneath the main charger is cleaned by this procedure.
1
3
2
Main Charge Unit
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4. When the grid is clean, remove the grid cleaner from the printer and dispose of it. The grid
cleaner is not re-usable.
5. After cleaning the charger wire and grid, push the cleaning knob all the way in and close the
side cover.
Paper Feed Unit
To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the paper feed unit in the
following manner.
1. Pull the paper feed unit release lever up and draw the paper feed unit all the way out until it
stops.
Paper Feed
Unit Release
Lever
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2. Use the supplied cleaning brush to clean the entire length of the saw-toothed separator located
behind the transfer roller two or three times. Store the cleaning brush somewhere safe as it will
be required again in the future.
Transfer Roller
Separator
(saw-toothed)
Paper Feed Unit
Cleaning Brush
3. Wipe the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth included
in the toner kit.
Wiper Cloth
Paper Ramp
Transfer Roller [Black]
See Note below
Registration Roller
[Metal]
Paper Feed Unit
Note
Do not touch the transfer roller (the black roller) when wiping the paper ramp.
4. After cleaning, securely close the paper feed unit.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which
may or may not occur. The procedures are easy to follow. If a
problem persists after you have completed the appropriate
troubleshooting procedures, call for the assistance of a
service person.
5.1. General Guide.......................................................... 5- 2
5.2. Power Problems ....................................................... 5- 3
5.3. Interface Problems ................................................... 5- 4
5.4. Print Quality Problems ............................................. 5- 5
5.5. Indicators and Messages ......................................... 5-10
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam ........................................... 5-19
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5.1. General Guide
5.1. General Guide
If the printer does not print
If nothing is displayed on the message display on the front control panel, then you probably have a
If the printing is abnormal
With the printer on-line and ready, press the STATUS key to print a status page.You can also
optimize print quality using the KIR test pattern printed at the bottom of the status page. To adjust
the print status, see Chapter 2.
● If the result is normal, you may have an interface problem. See Section 5.3.
If a maintenance message is displayed on the message display:
● See Section 5.5. (For a paper jam, see Section 5.6.)
If the printer does not print the entire page or indicates Memory overflowon its message
display, try adding optional memory. To add optional memory, see Chapter 1.
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5.2. Power Problems
Note
The printer power rating must be within the voltage range in your country. If in doubt, consult your
dealer.
If nothing happens when you switch the printer’s power on, you have a power problem. The
symptoms are a dark control panel, no printing, and no fan sound. Proceed as follows.
Check the power switch.
The on position is marked “|”.
The off position is marked “O”.
Check the power cord.
If the cord is loose at either end, switch power off, plug the power cord in securely, then switch
power on again.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.
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5.3. Interface Problems
If the printer prints a status page correctly but does not print data from the computer correctly (or
at all), there may be an interface problem.
Check the interface (network) cable.
Make sure the cable is plugged in securely at both ends.
Check your file and software.
Try printing a different file, or using a different print command.
Compare the pin assignments listed in Appendix C with the specifications of your cable.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.
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5.4. Print Quality Problems
Print quality problems range from uneven tone to completely blank output. The troubleshooting
procedure for each type of problem is given below.
If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service
person.
Completely blank printout
Check the developer unit.
Open the printer top cover and check that the developer unit is inserted correctly and check that
the developer’s connector is connected properly.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
All-black printout
Check the Main Charger Unit
Open the printer side cover and check that the main charger unit is correctly installed.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
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Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots
Clean the charger wire.
Open the printer side cover. Pull the green main charger wire cleaning knob slowly in and out a few
times. See Section 4.2.
Note the spacing of the defects.
If the defects occur at regular intervals, the problem may be due to a scratch or foreign matter on
the drum, fuser roller, or transfer roller inside the printer. Call for the assistance of a service
person.
Black or white vertical streaks
Check the control panel.
If the Toner low TK-20 Clean printermessage is displayed and the indicator is flashing,
install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.
Clean the charger wire.
Open the printer side cover. Pull the green main charger wire cleaning knob slowly in and out a few
times. See Section 4.2.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.
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The image is smeared
Clean the charger wire
few times. See Section 4.2.
Faint or blurred printing
Check the control panel.
If the Toner low TK-20 Clean printermessage is displayed and the indicator is flashing,
install a new toner kit. See Section 4.2.
Set the print density from the control panel to a higher level than the current setting. See Section
2.12.
Try changing the paper thickness setting on the Mode Select Menu. See Section 2.3.
Check the Ecoprint setting.
See Section 2.10.
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Grey background
Check the control panel.
install a new toner kit. See Section 4.2.
Check the print density.
Section 2.12.
Clean the main charger wire.
Open the printer’s side cover. Pull the green main charger wire cleaning knob slowly in and out a
few times. See Section 4.2.
Check the main charger unit installation.
Open the printer’s side cover. Remove the main charger unit half way out, then reinstall it properly.
See Section 4.2.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.
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Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper
Check the paper chute and the ramp.
Draw out the paper feed unit and check for toner on the paper ramp. Clean the paper ramp (see
Section 4.2.) using the wiper supplied, or a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Check the transfer roller.
If the transfer roller is dirty with toner, try printing several pages. Call for the assistance of a service
person.
Characters out of position
Check the file or program.
See if the problem is caused by incorrect PRESCRIBE IIe commands. If the problem occurs with
only one file or program, the most likely cause is a command error.
Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.
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5.5. Indicators and Messages
5.5. Indicators and Messages
The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the control
panel symbolic indicators and messages.
Indicators
Table 5.1 Symbolic Indicators
Indicator
Condition
Flashing
Lit
Corrective Action
• The printer has run low on toner. The toner should be
replaced as soon as possible. See Section 4.2.
• The toner is being replenished. Please wait.
Install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1. (Toner Empty)
There is a paper jam. There is a possibility that paper
may be jammed at the point indicated by flashing, open
and remove any jammed paper. See Section 5.4.
The paper has run out in the paper cassette or multi-
purpose tray. Please insert paper. See Section 1.4.
This indicates either the current paper feeder or the
paper output point.
Fast
Flashing
Slow
Flashing
Lit
The printer is warming up (Please wait) or has insuffi-
cient memory available. (Warning Low memorywill be
displayed in the latter case.)
Flashing
Lit
ATTENTION
Note the maintenance message on the message display
and consult Table 5.2.
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Maintenance Messages
Table 5.2 Maintenance Messages
Message
Corrective Action
Top cover
Open
Open the top cover, then close tightly.
Side cover
Open
Open the side cover, then close tightly.
Paper feed unit
Open
Open the paper feed unit, then close tightly.
Face-down tray
paper full
Add paper
Cassette
The face-down tray has become full. Remove all pages from the
face-down tray. The face-down tray can hold up to 350 pages.
Add paper to the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray.
The cassette is not closed securely, close it tightly.
not loaded
Cassette
size error
The size set for the paper cassette is incorrect. Be sure to
correctly set the paper guides and paper stopper inside the
cassette to match the paper size being used. See Section 1.4.
Add a sheet of paper to the multi-purpose tray (manual mode),
and press the CONTINUE key.
Set paper
Press CONTINUE
Load paper
(paper size)
The paper size does not match. The size of the paper in the
cassette is different to the size specified by the application
software or by PRESCRIBE IIe. Either put paper of the specified
size into the cassette. See Section 1.4.
If the CONTINUE key is pressed, printing will be resumed.
However, if more than one sheet is to be printed, the same
message will again be displayed from the second sheet onward.
You can abandon printing by pressing the CANCEL key.
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Message
Paper jam
Corrective Action
Open the top cover or the paper feed unit and correct the paper
jam (or paper mis-feeding in the cassette). See Section 5.6.
The printer’s internal memory is running low due to the number of
fonts and macros downloaded. Print a status page to see how
much user memory is left, and try deleting unnecessary fonts
and macros. See the PRESCRIBE IIe DELF and DELM com-
mands explanation in the Programming Manual (CD-ROM).
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. See Section
4.2.
Warning
Low memory
Toner low TK-20
Clean printer
Replace Toner
Clean printer
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer
does not operate when this message is displayed. See Section
4.2.
Clean printer
Press CONTINUE
Please clean the inside of the printer. See Section 4.2.
This message will be displayed when replacing the toner con-
tainer after the message Replace Toner Clean printer
has been displayed. After cleaning the inside of the printer, press
the CONTINUE key and the printer will be ready for printing.
Replace the old waste toner bottle with the new one which is
included in the TK-20/TK-20H toner kit. The message will also be
shown if the waste toner bottle has become full. The waste toner
bottle should be replaced when the message display eventually
shows Toner low TK-20 Clean printer. See Section 4.1.
Install the waste toner bottle. See Section 4.1. The printer does
Replace Waste-
toner bottle
toner bottle
HARDDISK error20
Install the harddisk unit into the OPT2 slot.
This message is displayed when the optional harddisk unit is
accidentally installed into the OPT1 slot. Be sure to install the
harddisk unit in the OPT2 slot. Be sure to turn off the printer’s
power before removing the incorrectly installed harddisk.
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Message
Call service
personEn:0123456
Corrective Action
Mechanical error (n=0, 1, 2, ...)-Call a service person. The
printer does not operate when a message beginning with Eis
displayed. The total number of pages printed is also indicated.
Controller error (n=0, 1, 2, ...)-Call a service person. The
printer does not operate when a message beginning with Fis
displayed. The total number of pages printed is also indicated.
Call service
personFn:0123456
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Error Messages
Table 5.3 Error Messages
Message
Corrective Action
Memory overflow
Press CONTINUE
The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the
printer’s internal memory. Try adding more memory (expansion
RAM). Press the CONTINUE key to resume printing.You can
abandon printing by the CANCEL key.
Print overrun
Press CONTINUE
The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a
page. Press the CONTINUE key to resume printing. (The page
may break in some pages.) You can abandon printing by the
CANCEL key.
Note: After this message has been displayed, Page protect
mode will be On. To maintain optimum use of memory
during printing, display >Page protectfrom the control
panel, and re-select Auto.
See the last page in this manual.
Current print processing cannot continue.
KPDL Error
To print out a error report, display >Print KPDL errsfrom the
mode select menu, and select On.
Press CONTINUE
Press the CONTINUE key to resume printing.You can abandon
printing by the CANCEL key.
The memory card is accidentally removed from the printer’s
memory card slot during reading. If you continue reading the
memory card, insert the same memory card into the slot again.
The printer again reads it from the beginning of the data.
Note: We recommend that you follow the reading procedure
from the beginning to ensure correct reading of the
memory card.
MEMORY CARD err
Insert again
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Message
Insert the same
MEMORY CARD
Corrective Action
You have inserted the wrong memory card when the Insert
againmessage was displayed. Remove the wrong memory card
from the printer’s memory card slot and insert the correct
memory card. The printer again reads it from the beginning of the
data.
Format error
MEMORY CARD
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and
the memory card is not formatted, and therefore cannot be read
or written. Follow the procedure on Section 2.14. to format the
card.
Warning battery
MEMORY CARD
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and
the battery in the memory card is low.You can still enter the
memory card mode, but the battery should be changed as soon
as possible.
Battery error
MEMORY CARD
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and
the battery in the memory card is dead, or there is no battery at
all. It is not possible to use the memory card mode until you
insert a good battery in the card.
MEMORYCARD err##
Press CONTINUE
This message appears when an error occurs during access to
the memory card using the PRESCRIBE IIe RWER (ICCD)
command or from the printer’s control panel. Look at the error
code given in place of ## and refer to the corresponding descrip-
tion given below. Please note that error codes of 09and above
only result when memory card operations are done from the
control panel.
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5.5. Indicators and Messages
Message
Corrective Action
01:Data or memory card capacity is too large.
• This error code appears if an attempt is made to write more
than 32 MB of data to a memory card or if the capacity of the
memory card installed in the printer is more than 32 MB.
Decrease the data being written to the memory card to less
than 32 MB. Note that only memory cards of 32 MB and less
can be used by this printer.
• This error code appears when a data name not existing on the
memory card is specified.
Check the data names on the memory card.
02: No memory card is installed in printer. Or, the memory card
installed has a specification not supported by this printer. Be
sure to install a memory card supported by this printer. See
Section 2.14.
03: The memory card is not a JEIDA card. Only JEIDA Ver. 4.2
memory cards can be used by this printer.
04: The card is an S-RAM or flash card which cannot be used by
this printer.
05: There is no battery in the memory card. Replace the battery
in the memory card with a new one.
06: The memory card is write-protected. Cancel the write-
protection of the memory card.
07: The memory card requires formatting. Format the memory
card from the control panel.
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Message
Corrective Action
09: The capacity of the memory card is insufficient. This error
code appears when an attempt is made to write more data on the
memory card than available memory. To halt the writing of data,
first stop data transmissions from the computer, and then the
printer’s CONTINUE key. Press the FORM FEED key if the
message Waitingwill appear in the message display. The
message display will return to reading Ready.
11: The memory card is full of data items. The number of data
items which can be written on the memory card is limited to 127.
Pressing the CONTINUE key will restore the message Readyin
the message display.
13: This is a logical error. Try substituting another flash memory
card.
17: The flash memory card cannot be written due to insufficient
printer memory. Either delete unnecessary macros and/or fonts
stored in the printer, or expand the printer’s available memory.
18: This is a write error. Try substituting another flash memory
card. (Error codes 13through 18apply only to flash memory
cards.)
The amount of memory available for the fonts header parts of
font is too small to load more fonts. Try deleting unnecessary
fonts and macros.
>Read fonts
Failed
This message is displayed when you attempt to use the printer’s
control panel to change the environmental settings on the
interface from which data are presently being received.
I/F occupied
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5.5. Indicators and Messages
Message
Processing
PAR FIT A4
Corrective Action
FIT(image FITting) flashes to indicate that a loss of raster data
occurred when the data was compressed to be fitted within the
currently available memory. Flashing FITextinguishes automati-
cally when the job times out; the printer receives the next data
from the host computer; or if you press any key on the printer’s
control panel. Try adding more memory in the printer to prevent
this error.
Processing
PAR 600 A4
Change of the resolution indicator from 600to 300(flashing)
means that the job in 600-dpi resolution was not able to run
within the currently available memory. The resolution reverts to
600dpi automatically when the job times out; the printer receives
the next data from the host computer; or if you press any key on
the printer’s control panel. Try adding more memory in the printer
to prevent this error.
Processing
PAR 300 A4
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
The Paper jammessage is displayed on the message display when paper becomes stuck in the
paper transport system, the paper feed timing is incorrect, or paper fails to feed at all. The jam can
be corrected by removing the paper.
The printer goes off-line when the Paper jammessage is displayed.
Compare the symbol on the front panel that is flashing to Figure 5.1 and take the appropriate
action listed below:
If paper is partially fed out into the tray, pull the paper out the rest
of the way by hand, then open and close the printer’s top cover or
the paper feed unit.
Check the face-down
output tray.
A
C
D
A
B
B
Check the inside of the Open the printer’s rear cover. Draw out the paper feed unit. Pull
rear cover.
out the paper as shown in Figure 5.2. Close the printer’s rear
cover.
Refer to A, above.
Check the face-up
output tray.
Figure 5.1. Printer Symbol
Check the paper feed
cassette.
If paper is stacked in the paper cassette, not reaching the
registration rollers, remove the paper cassette and draw out the
paper feed unit. Remove the jammed paper. See Figure 5.3.
Close the paper feed unit and install the paper cassette in the
printer.
C
D
Check the registration If the paper is caught by the registration rollers, draw out the
roller.
paper feed unit half way and remove the jammed paper. See
Figure 5.4. Return the paper feed unit to the printer.
If the paper is stacked in the multi-purpose tray, remove the
paper by pulling it out. Open and close the printer’s top cover or
the paper feed unit.
Check the multi-
purpose tray.
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5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
When the jammed paper has been removed, open and close the printer’s top cover or the paper
feed unit. Then the printer automatically warms up, goes on-line, and continues printing.
Depending on the point at which the jam occurred, the printer may or may not print the jammed
page.
If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace with paper from another
ream, turn the stack of paper over, or turn the paper the other way around. Read the information in
Appendix B. Also, look for tiny pieces of paper that may have been torn off and overlooked when
the jammed paper was removed.
If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer.
Call a service person.
Note
● When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paper are difficult to
remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the jam recovery.
● The fuser unit inside the printer is hot. Do not touch it with your hands as it may result in burn
injury. Remove jammed paper carefully.
Fuser Unit
Rear Cover
Figure 5.2. Rear Cover
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Paper Feed Unit
Figure 5.3. Paper Cassette
Figure 5.4. Registration Roller
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5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
If you cannot find a paper jam by pulling out the paper feed unit and paper cassette as shown in
Figures 5.2 through 5.4 on the previous pages, try checking inside the rear of the printer as shown
below.
Note
Take care when removing paper as the printer interior may be hot and there are protrusions inside
which may possibly result in burning or other injury.
Remove the paper cassette and pull out the paper feed unit until it stops. If you can see the paper
jam in the printer, remove it as shown in the figure.
Pull until the paper feed unit stops
Remove the paper cassette
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Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables
Chapter 6
Symbol Set Tables
The following tables show all the characters included in the
most common symbol sets available with the five emulations.
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets .................................... 6-2
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LaserJet 5M US Legal (1U)
LaserJet 5M IBM PC-8 (10U)
To have the printer print the characters of decimal numbers of 7
through 15, and 27, set the printer to the HP PCL transparent
mode (ESC&p#X).
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LaserJet 5M IBM PC-8 (D/N) (11U)
LaserJet 5M IBM PC-850 (12U)
To have the printer print the characters of decimal
numbers of 7 through 15, and 27, set the printer to the
HP PCL transparent mode (ESC&p#X).
To have the printer print the characters of decimal
numbers of 7 through 15, and 27, set the printer to the
HP PCL transparent mode (ESC&p#X).
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LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (6N)
LaserJet 5M PS Math (5M)
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LaserJet 5M PS Text (10J)
LaserJet 5M Math8 (8M)
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LaserJet 5M Pi Font (15U)
LaserJet 5M MS publishing (6J)
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LaserJet 5M Windows (9U)
LaserJet 5M Desktop (7J)
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LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 2 (2N)
LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 5 (5N)
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LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (19L)
LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (26U)
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LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 1 (19U)
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LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 2 (9E)
LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 5 (5T)
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LaserJet 5M PC-852 Latin 2 (17U)
LaserJet 5M PC-Turkish (9T)
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Macintosh (12J)
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Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables
LaserJet 5M International Characters
35
36
64
91
92
93
94
96 123 124 125 126
0U
#
$
@
[
\
]
^
‘
`
{
{
é
ä
à
ä
°
|
}
}
è
ü
è
å
ç
å
~
ISO-6 US ASCII
1E
ISO-4 UK
¯
£
£
#
£
#
£
#
$
$
$
$
¤
$
$
@
à
[
°
\
]
^
^
|
1F
ç
§
µ
`
ù
ö
ò
ö
ñ
ø
¨
ß
ì
ISO-69 French
1G
§
Ä
°
Ö
ç
Ü
é
^
ISO-21 German
0I
§
^
ù
é
`
ISO-15 Italian
0S
É
§
Ä
¡
Ö
Ñ
Ø
Å
¿
Ü
^
ü
ISO-11Swedish names
2S
~
ISO-17 Spanish
0D
¯
@ Æ
Å
^
`
æ
ISO-60 Norwegian v1
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A.1. Printer Specifications
A.1.Printer Specifications
Item
Description
Electrophotography, laser scan.
Printing method
Printing speed
(when printing multiple
20 pages/minute (A4 or letter-size paper, landscape feed)
12.5 pages/minute (B4-size paper)
copies of the same page) 11 pages/minute (A3-size paper)
Resolution
First print
2400 dpi equiv. ✕ 600 dpi (600 dpi + KIR2)
Approx. 10 seconds
(A4 landscape feed at 23°C) Approx. 75 seconds with SLEEP MODE ON
Warm-up time
Controller
65 seconds or less (at 23°C, 120 V or 220 V)
PowerPC 603e (100 MHz)
Main memory
Supported operating
systems
Standard 4 MB, expandable up to 68 MB, SIMM slot ✕ 2
Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT
Supported protocols
Interfaces
IPX/SPX, TCP/IP, DLC
High-speed bidirectional parallel interface ✕ 1
Serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422A) ✕ 1
Optional interface slot ✕ 1
Optional hard disk/interface slot ✕ 1
One, PC CARD (PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2 [type I , memory card] )
Displays errors occurring during self-test mode
Laser diode, polygon mirror.
50,000 pages/month (Dry A4 PPC regular paper)
Amorphous silicon drum
Memory card slot
Self test
Scanning system
Maximum duty cycle
Drum
Developer
Main charger
Transferring
Mono-component dry developer
Positive scorotron charger
Negative charger roller
Separation
Curvature separation
Drum cleaning
Drum discharging
Counter blade
Illumination by eraser LED array
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Appendix A Printer Specifications
Item
Description
Fuser
Heat roller
Toner saving
Paper
Ecoprint mode
Plain paper. See Appendix B.
Paper feed trays
Cassette: A3 to A5 universal cassette. Holds approximately
250 sheets of weight 75 g/m2, thickness 0.1 mm.
Multi-purpose tray: 90 mm ✕ 148 mm to 297 mm ✕ 432 mm.
Holds approximately 100 sheets of weight 75 g/m2, thickness 0.1 mm.
Capacity of output trays Face-down tray - approximately 350 sheets of weight 75 g/m2,
thickness 0.1 mm.
Face-up tray (option: PT-3) - approximately 250 sheets of weight
75 g/m2, thickness 0.1 mm.
Ambient conditions
Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH
Altitude: Max. 2000m (6500 feet)
Illumination: Max. 1500 lux
Power requirements
Power consumption
120 V, 60 Hz, max. 8 A (U.S.A./Canada)
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, max. 4 A (European countries)
Max. allowable voltage fluctuation: ±10%
Max. allowable frequency fluctuation: ±2%.
Max. 945 W
During sleeping 33 W
Noise
Max. 51 dB (A) when printing
(excl. peak values)
Max. 38 dB (A) when idling
Immeasurably low when sleeping
(Measured at 1 m from the outside of the printer, main unit only)
483 mm (19.0") wide ✕ 350 mm (13.8") high ✕ 411 mm (16.2") deep
(550 mm with paper cassette mounted)
21 kg (46 lb.), main unit only
Dimensions
Weight
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Appendix B
Paper Selection
B.1. General Guidelines ................................................. B- 2
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper ........................................B- 4
B.3. Special Paper.......................................................... B-10
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B.1. General Guidelines
B.1.General Guidelines
Although the page printer is designed for printing on standard dry PPC photocopier copy paper
(standard paper), it can print on various types of paper that conforms to the specifications given in
this chapter.
Select paper carefully as use of paper inappropriate for the printer may result in paper jams or
wrinkling of output paper. Low-quality paper may reduce printing quality, not only wasting paper
but possibly leading to damage to the printer. It is possible to achieve efficient printing with few
problems and minimize the risk of printer damage or wear by following the precautions listed
below.
Usable Paper
Be sure to use copy paper (standard paper) used in standard dry PPC photocopiers.
Note
Some recycled paper does not meet the necessary specifications of Table B.1. for use in this
printer due to conditions such as stored water and pulp content. Before purchasing recycled
paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory. Be sure to select
a brand of recycled paper which offers good printing quality and does not contain excessive levels
of paper dust.
There are differences in grade between each paper manufacturer, and these differences can affect
printer operations. Satisfactory printing results cannot be obtained through the use of poor-quality
paper. Even inexpensive paper may turn out to be uneconomical from a result standpoint if its
quality is inappropriate for the printer.
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following
pages.
Table B.1. Paper Specifications
Weight
60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs./ream)
0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
90° ±0.2°
Thickness
Dimensional accuracy
Squareness of corners
Moisture content
Pulp content
4% to 6%
80% or more
Note
When using paper thinner than 64 g/m2 or thicker than 90 g/m2 with this printer, be sure to make
the proper setting (given below) for that paper on the Paper typemenu found on the Mode
Select Menu.
Thin: Paper 64 g/m2 or less
Normal: 64 to 90 g/m2
Thick: 90 g/m2 or more
Extra thick: OHP sheets, postcards, or other special paper.
Note that depending on the properties of the paper the appropriate mode may differ from that
given above. Use the setting that gives the best print quality.
Kyocera bears absolutely no responsibility for accidents resulting from the use of inappropriate
paper which does not meet the specifications listed above. For paper, contact the licensed dealer
of Kyocera from which you purchased the printer.
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B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
B.2.Selecting the Right Paper
The following sections explain the basic things to look for when selecting paper.
Keep these things in mind when selecting paper.
Condition of the Paper
Avoid using paper that is folded at the corners, curled, dirty, stained, has fuzzy fibers, rough
surface or is easily torn.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can
shorten the life of the printer. Select paper which has as smooth and even a surface as possible.
Note that use of paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment may damage the drum or
fuser unit.
Composition
Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains plastic or carbon. The heat
of fusing can cause such paper to give off harmful fumes, and may damage the drum.
Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the total paper content should
consist of cotton or other fibers.
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Paper Size
Cassettes and the multi-purpose tray can handle the paper sizes listed in the following table. The
printer automatically detects the paper size loaded in a cassette.
Table B.2. Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding
Paper
Size
ISO A3
297 ✕ 420 mm
ISO A4
210 ✕ 297 mm
ISO A5
148 ✕ 210 mm
ISO A6*
105 ✕ 148 mm
JIS B4
257 ✕ 364 mm
JIS B5
182 ✕ 257 mm
JIS B6*
128 ✕ 182 mm
Letter
Ledger
Legal
Monarch*
8.5 ✕ 11 inches
11 ✕ 17 inches
8.5 ✕ 14 inches
3-7/8 ✕ 7-1/2 inches
4-1/8 ✕ 9-1/2 inches
110 ✕ 220 mm
162 ✕ 229 mm
176 ✕ 250 mm
7-1/4 ✕ 10-1/2 inches
3-5/8 ✕ 6-1/2 inches
3-7/8 ✕ 8-7/8 inches
100 ✕ 148 mm
Business*
International DL*
International C5*
International B5*
Executive*
Commercial 6-3/4*
Commercial 9*
Japanese Postcard*
Return Postcard*
Custom*
200 ✕ 148 mm
11.7 ✕ 17.7 inches
*: with only the MP tray feeding
When using the multi-purpose tray it is possible to print paper sizes ranging from a minimum of
90 ✕ 148 mm to a maximum of 297 ✕ 432 mm. (Printing position adjustment is required.)
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B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
Smoothness
Although it is important to use paper with a smooth and even surface, do not use paper which has
been coated. Paper that is too smooth, can cause multiple feeding and paper jams.
Basis Weight
Thickness
Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavy
can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause
multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The
proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m2 for regular paper and 90 to 200 g/m2 for thick paper.
The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are
having problems with multiple feeds and paper jams, the paper may be too thin. The paper may
also be too thick if you are having problems with paper jams. The proper thickness is 0.086 to
0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass of the paper. Moisture
can affect feedability, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When the relative
humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in
appearance. When the relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and
tighten, and print contrast may suffer.
Wavy or tight edges can cause misfeeding and alignment anomalies. The moisture content of the
paper should be 4% to 6%.
To ensure the proper moisture content it is important to store the paper in a controlled
environment. Some tips on moisture control are:
● Store paper in a dry, well-ventilated location.
● Keep the paper flat and in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap paper that is not in
use.
● Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton to separate it from
the floor.
● Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
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B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
Stiffness
Paper that is too limp or too stiff may fold or bend inside the printer, resulting in a paper jam.
Curl
Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction or the other if it is stored unwrapped.
Paper will curl slightly upward when it passes through the fuser unit. Load the paper with its
natural curl downward so that it will come out flat.
Electrostatic properties
During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper
must be able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the output tray.
Quality control
Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and
crushed edges and corners can cause the printer to malfunction in various ways. Pay particular
attention to these considerations if you are choosing paper yourself.
Packaging
Select paper that is wrapped by the ream and then placed in a box. The best wrapping is one
whose inner surface is coated to protect again humidity.
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Specially treated paper
We recommend that you avoid using paper listed below which has been specially treated, even if it
meets basic specifications. If you wish to use such paper, test a sample on the printer and check
that printing quality is satisfactory before purchasing.
● Paper with a glossy finish
● Paper with sections cut out
● Paper which is embossed
● Paper with feed holes in it
● Paper with punch holes in it
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B.3. Special Paper
B.3.Special Paper
This section explains printing on special paper.
The page printer can use the following types of special paper.
(1) Colored paper
(2) Preprinted paper
(3) Overhead projector transparencies
(4) Postcards
(5) Envelopes
(6) Labels
When using the above types of paper, be sure to use products that are specified for use with
photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other than colored paper or pre-printed paper from
the MP (multi-purpose) tray.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely
than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. Special paper may be used with this printer if
it meets the following conditions. Note that these types of paper differ greatly in their construction
and quality, resulting in an increased chance of problems occurring during printing. No liability will
be assumed if moisture etc. given off in printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or
operator.
Note
Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing
quality is satisfactory.
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should meet the same specifications as listed for white bond paper in page B-3. In
addition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the temperature during printing.
Preprinted Paper
The paper base of preprinted paper should meet basic specifications. The preprinted ink must be
able to withstand the temperature during printing and must not be susceptible to the effects of
silicon oil. Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of paper
commonly used for calendars.
Overhead Projection (OHP) Film
OHP film must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. Specifications
are as follows.
Note
Note that use of OHP film which does not meet these conditions may result in damage to the
printer.
Table B.3. OHP Film Specifications
Item
Specification
Tolerance of heat
Must be able to withstand a temperature of
at least 190°C.
Thickness
Material
Polyester
Squareness of corners
90° ±0.2°
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B.3. Special Paper
Notes
When using OHP film, set the Paper typesetting on the Mode Select Menu to Extra thick
and feed the OHP film one at a time from the multi-purpose tray.
Do not use film made from anything other than polyester.
Postcards
Envelopes
Use postcards weighing 90 to 128 g/m2. Avoid using postcards whose printing surface has been
coated. Any postcards of size 100 mm by 148 mm or larger may be used.
Envelopes made from paper weighing 60 to 79 g/m2 may be printed using this printer.
Envelopes are not of even thickness due to their folded construction. It therefore may not be
possible to print evenly on an envelope surface in some cases. Envelopes which are particularly
thick may wrinkle as they come out of the printer. Test a sample envelope on the printer and check
that printing quality is satisfactory before purchasing.
Envelopes with exposed adhesive cannot be used regardless of their type. Envelopes which use
peel-off strips to cover adhesive also cannot be used as this little strip coming off inside the printer
can result in major damage.
Envelopes which have been specially treated also cannot be used. For example, envelopes with
string attached for sealing, envelopes with open windows, and envelopes with film covered
windows cannot be used with this printer.
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Appendix B Paper Selection
Labels
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into contact
with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.
Label paper must be manually fed.
Label paper has a structure comprising three layers, as shown below. The top sheet is printed on.
The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the
linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until use. Due to the complexity of its composition,
adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give trouble in printing.
Top sheet (white bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
Adhesive-back label
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the
individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are apt to peel off, causing serious jam problems.
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not
remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
Top sheet
Carrier sheet
Label arrangement
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B.3. Special Paper
Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications
Item
Specification
Weight of top sheet
Composite weight
Thickness of top sheet
Composite thickness
Moisture content
44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lbs/ream)
104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lbs/ream)
0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
4% to 6% (composite)
Note
Printing quality and possible trouble when printing labels are entirely the responsibility of the user.
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Appendix C Host Computer Interface
Appendix C
Host Computer
Interface
This appendix describes the signals used in the laser
printer’s parallel, RS-232C/RS-422A interfaces. It also lists
pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector
specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C/RS-422A
protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains the use of the
printer in a multi-computer environment.
C.1. Parallel interface ..................................................... C- 2
C.2. Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface ...................... C- 7
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ................................... C-14
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection.................................... C-17
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C.1. Parallel Interface
C.1.Parallel Interface
Parallel interface communication modes
The printer features the fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode
can be activated from the printer’s control panel (see Chapter 2) as follows:
Note
Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standards.
Nibble (high) [default]
High speed data communication is used in compliance with the IEEE 1284 standard. Ordinarily,
you should leave this setting unchanged.
Auto
currently using.
Normal
The printer uses the communication method described by to the normal definitions of the
Centronics interface.
High-speed
This mode enables faster data transmission between the printer and the host computer.
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Appendix C Host Computer Interface
Interface Signals
The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1. Asterisks in the
table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming
or outgoing with respect to the printer.
Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
Pin
In/out
Description
1
2
In
In
Strobe* [nStrobe]
Data 0 [Data 1]
Data 1 [Data 2]
Data 2 [Data 3]
Data 3 [Data 4]
Data 4 [Data 5]
Data 5 [Data 6]
Data 6 [Data 7]
Data 7 [Data 8]
3
In
4
In
5
In
6
In
7
In
8
In
9
In
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
Acknowledge* [nAck]
Busy [Busy]
Paper Empty [PError]
On-Line (Select) [Select]
Auto-feed [nAutoFd]
Not connected
0V DC
—
—
—
—
Chassis GND
+5 V DC
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Pin
In/out
Description
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
In
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ground return
Ignored [nInit]
Out
—
—
Out
In
Error*, returns error status if FRPO O2=2 [nFault]
Not connected
Not connected
Power Ready
Select In [NSelectIn]
[ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode (IEEE 1284). In the Auto mode, these signals are bi-directional.
Detailed descriptions of the signals follow.
Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1)
A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the data on the Data 0 [1] to
Data 7 [8] signal lines.
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Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9)
These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the
most significant bit.
Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10)
This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by the printer.
Acknowledge* pulses are sent only when Busy is low.
Busy [Busy] (Pin 11)
This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is able to accept more data. Every
high-to-low transition is followed by an Acknowledge* pulse.
Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12)
This signal goes high when the printer runs out of paper.
On-Line [Select] (Pin 13)
This signal is high when the printer is on-line and low when the printer is off-line. It goes low when
the upper unit is raised, or when the ON LINE key is pressed to set the printer off-line.
Note
The Paper Empty and On-Line signals are not used unless enabled by the FRPO command (O2
parameter).
Auto-Feed [nAutoFd] (Pin 14)
This signal is used in the Epson version of the Centronics interface to receive a carriage return. In
high-speed mode, it is used as an interrupt.
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+5V DC (Pin 18)
This line is connected to the printer’s +5V DC line (+5V ±0.5V, 250 mA [Serial and Parallel total]
maximum, fused).
Prime [nInit] (Pin 31)
This signal is used in the standard Centronics interface to enable the computer to reset the printer.
It is ignored by the printer.
Error* [nFault] (Pin 32)
When the high-speed parallel line control is on (FRPO O2=2), this line returns error status.
Auxiliary output 1 (Pin 33)
This signal line is not used.
Power Ready (Pin 35)
This signal is high when the printer’s power is on.
Select In [NSelectIn] (Pin 36)
This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the
printer on-line. In high-speed mode, it is used as an interrupt.
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C.2.Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface
RS-232C interface
Interface Signals
The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.2. The
table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.
Table C.2. RS-232C Signal Pin Assignments
Pin
In/out
Signal
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
11
20
—
Out
In
Out
In
In
—
—
Out
FG
TXD
RXD
RTS
CTS
DSR
SG
Frame ground
Transmit Data
Receive Data
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Data Set Ready
Signal Ground
Reserved
+5V DC
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Brief descriptions of the signals follow.
FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.
TXD - Transmit Data - (Pin 2)
This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer. It is used mainly in
handshaking protocols.
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RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3)
This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the printer.
RTS - Request To Send - (Pin 4)
This output is always held high (above 3 volts).
CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5)
DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6)
Unused.
SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)
All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a
signal ground.
+5V DC - (Pin 11)
This line is connected to the printer’s +5V DC line (+5V ±0.5V, 250 mA [Parallel and Serial total]
maximum, fused).
DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20)
This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is held high (above 3 volts) when the
buffer can accept more data.
RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels
The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications. SPACE is from 3
volts to 15 volts. MARK is from -3 volts to -15 volts. Voltages between -3 volts and 3 volts are
undefined.
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Appendix C Host Computer Interface
RS-422A interface
The serial interface of this printer was set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory. However,
by changing the jumper connector on the main circuit board, the interface can be changed to
RS-422A mode.
In RS-232C mode, the printer can be connected to a personal computer
(or similar device) equipped with an RS-232C serial interface. (The serial interface is set to
RS-232C before leaving the factory.)
In RS-422A mode, the printer can be connected to a personal computer
(or similar device) equipped with an RS-422A serial interface.
Note
The changing of the main circuit board jumper connector should be carried out only by a Kyocera
authorized dealer or Kyocera certified technician. Kyocera shall not be liable for damage due to
improper changing of this main circuit board jumper connector.
Removing the Main Circuit Board
Note
The following instructions are intended for the technician only.
Note on Handling the Main Circuit Board
Protect the electronics by taking these precations:
•
•
Before touching the main circuit board, touch a water pipe or other large metal object to
discharge yourself of static electricity. While doing the work, it is recommended that you wear
an antistatic wrist strap.
Touch the main circuit board only by the edge.
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C.2. Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface
Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer
Note
Be sure to remove the memory card first if inserted in the printer’s memory card slot.
Withdraw the main circuit board completely from the printer as follows:
1. Turn the printer’s power off. Unplug the printer’s power cable and disconnect the printer from
the host computer.
2. Remove the five screws from the printer’s rear cover.
Power OFF (O)
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3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer.
Note
Before pulling the main board out, clean an area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer’s rear
panel. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the back of the main board, can cause serious
damage to the printer.
Jumper Connector
Changing the Jumper Connector
1. Carefully remove the jumper connector from the main circuit board, and reconnect to the pin
position shown in the diagram.
Jumper Connector
2. After completion of the above, return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the
procedure followed when removing it.
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C.2. Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface
Verifying the Setting
The procedure described below should be followed to verify that the RS-422A mode had been
correctly set. Print the service status page to verify that the RS-422A mode has been correctly set.
1. Make sure the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn power on.
2. If the printer is on-line, select >>Print Status pagein the Mode Select menu (refer to
Mode Select Menu at the end of this document), and print the service status page.
3. Verify whether the setting is correct by checking the status printed at the bottom of the page.
The following sample indicates that “RS-422A” is set “RS4”. If “RS-232C” is set, “RS2” appears.
[Printer Status Page]
Indicates the current serial interface mode.
Interface Signals
The pins in the printer’s RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3.
Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments
Pin
In/out
Signal
Description
1
3
7
—
In
—
Out
Out
—
FG
RDA
SG
SDA
SDB
—
Frame ground
Receive data Inverted
Signal ground
Send data Inverted
Send data
9
10
11
18
+5V DC
In
RDB
Receive data
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Overview of Signals (RS-422A)
FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.
RDA - Receive Data Inverted - (Pin 3)
RDB - Receive Data - (Pin 18)
These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer. (differential input)
SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)
All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a
signal ground.
SDA - Send Data Inverted - (Pin 9)
SDB - Send Data - (Pin 10)
These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the printer to the computer. (differential output)
+5V DC (Pin 11)
This line is connected to the printer’s +5V DC line (+5V ±0.5V, 250 mA [Parallel and Serial total]
maximum, fused).
RS-422A interface voltage levels
The interface signal voltage levels conform with the EIA RS-422A standard. The differential voltage
varies from 200 mV to 6 V.
SERIAL Connector
The connector marked “IOIOI” (RS-232C/RS-422A) on the rear panel is a DB-25S connector. Use
a DB-25P connector (or equivalent) for the connector on the cable.
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C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol
C.3.RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol
A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/RS-
422A parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status
printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the
Programming Manual. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.
H1: Baud rate
Parameter value
Baud rate
24
48
96
19
38
57
11
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
57600
115200
The factory setting is 9600 baud.
H2: Data bits
7 or 8, factory-set to 8.
H3: Stop bits
1 or 2, factory-set to 1.
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H4: Parity
Parameter value
Meaning
0
1
2
3
None
Odd
Even
Ignore
The factory setting is “None” (0 on the status printout).
H5: Protocol logic
Parameter value
Meaning
0
1
2
3
4
5
Combination of 1 and 3 below
DTR/DSR, positive logic
DTR/DSR, negative logic
XON/XOFF
ETX/ACK
XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol
The factory setting is 0.
Note
Since DTR/DSR protocol is not used with the RS-422A standard, select a parameter value other
than 0, 1, or 2 for the H5 setting when using the RS-422A interface.
H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold
This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90.
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H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold
This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 70.
The factory settings of the buffer nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds (H6 and H7) are subject
to change without notification.
The gap between the nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds allows the computer to send a fairly
large amount of data in a continuous stream.
H8: Received-data buffer size
This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10 K bytes. The factory-set value is 6
meaning 60 K bytes.
PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0 command
The PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0 command is provided to allow manipulating XON/XOFF when an
error has occurred on the serial interface. The following table summarizes the error status
corresponding to different D0 values.
Serial interface error
error not handled
error handled
Timing of XON transfer
to host while Ready or
Waiting
XON sent every 3-5
seconds
D0 = 0 (default)
D0 = 1
XON not sent
D0 = 10
D0 = 11
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C.4.RS-232C Cable Connection
Preparing an RS-232C Cable
After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assignment
table in Appendix C. If you have an IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067, you will have
to resolder the wiring at the printer end of the cable. The procedure is as follows.
1. Unscrew the plastic cover from the printer end of the cable.
2. Next to each of the wires inside the cable is a bare shield wire. Solder all these shield wires
together into a single bundle.
3. Using a section of flat wire about 3 mm wide and 15 mm long, connect the bundle of shield
wires to the metal facing of the connector. Check that the solder connections are secure.
4. Desolder wires 2 and 3, then resolder them in crossed configuration. Solder wire 2 to pin 3 and
wire 3 to pin 2. Cover the solder joints with thermofit tube.
5. Cut wires 4, 5, 6, and 20.
6. Solder wires 5 and 6 together and connect them to pin 20. Cover the solder joints with thermofit
tube. Leave wire 4 unconnected.
7. Tape all remaining loose ends, or seal them with thermofit tube.
8. Screw the plastic cover back on.
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C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection
Connecting the Printer to the Computer
1. Check that the power of both the printer and computer is switched off.
2. Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the printer’s RS-232C interface connector.
4. Plug the printer end of the RS-232C interface cable into the printer’s RS-232C connector and
screw it in place.
5. Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s RS-232C interface connector.
6. Switch on the printer’s power.
7. The printer’s RS-232C parameters are factory-set to the following values:
Baud rate=9600 bps, Data bits (character length)=8 bits, Stop bits=1, Parity=None
The two RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and DTR. The printer performs both of them
simultaneously, using positive logic for DTR.
If you are uncertain as to the printer’s current parameter settings, you can reset them to the
values listed above by following the manner described in the last page in this manual.
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8. Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many computers this can be done
by setting DIP switches before power is turned on. Another method is as follows:
In DOS, enter the following commands:
C>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P
C>MODE LPT1:=COM1
To test the interface, then enter:
CTRL P
C>DIR
CTRL P
The software settings made by the procedures above are temporary. On most computers,
permanent settings must be made with DIP switches.
If you want to use a different baud rate or change any of the other RS-232C parameters, you
can use the printer’s FRPO (firmware reprogram) command. See the Programming Manual for
details.
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Index
A
E
Index
ATTENTION indicator............................ 2-5 Ecoprint ........................................ 2-34, 5-7
Emulation .......................... 2-18, 2-22, 2-25
Envelope .................................... 1-37, 2-26
Error messages................................... 5-14
B
EXIT key................................................ 2-7
Expanding memory ............................. 1-40
Bitmap fonts .......................................... 3-2
F
C
Face-up output tray ............................. 1-23
FEED key .............................................. 2-8
Feed selection ..................................... 2-13
First mode ........................................... 1-34
Flash memory card ............................. 1-38
Fonts ................................... 2-19, 2-22, 3-1
FORM FEED key .................................. 2-7
Form feed ............................................ 2-20
CANCEL key ......................................... 2-7
Cap............................................... 1-14, 4-9
Cassette mode .................................... 1-35
CD-ROM ...................................... 1-6, 1-28
Charger wire................................. 4-11, 5-6
Cleaning brush .................................... 4-15
Cleaning knob ..................................... 4-12
Cleaning .............................................. 4-11
CONTINUE key ..................................... 2-7
Control keys .......................................... 2-7
G
General guide........................................ 5-2
Grid ..................................................... 4-12
Grid cleaner ................................. 4-3, 4-12
D
DATA indicator ....................................... 2-6
Dispose of the old toner container ........ 4-5
Dumping received data ....................... 2-30
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H
M
P
Humidity ................................................ 1-4 Macros ................................................ 2-44 Paper..................................................... B-1
Main charger unit ................................ 4-11 Paper feed cassette ............................ 1-16
Maintenance.......................................... 4-1 Paper feed unit .................................... 4-14
Maintenance messages ...................... 5-11 Paper jam ............................................ 5-19
Manual mode ...................................... 1-36 Paper ramp.......................................... 4-15
I
Memory cards ..................................... 2-41 Paper size indicator............................... 2-5
Message display ................................... 2-3 Paper specifications .............................. B-3
MODE key ............................................. 2-7 Paper stopper...................................... 1-23
Mode selection .................................... 2-20 Parallel interface connector ................. 1-24
Mode selection menu list..................... 2-21 Parallel interface................... 2-4, 2-24, C-2
MP (Multi-purpose) tray....................... 1-31 Partitions ............................................. 2-45
O
J
K
L
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R
T
Reduction ............................................ 2-26 Target size ........................................... 2-27
Registration roller ................................ 4-15 Temperature .......................................... 1-4
Resolution indicator............................... 2-4 Toner container .............................. 1-6, 4-2
Resource protection ............................ 2-35 Toner container release lever ................ 4-4
Right paper............................................ B-4 Toner container replacement interval .... 4-2
RS-232C interface................................. C-7 Toner kit.......................................... 1-6, 4-2
RS-422A interface ................................. C-9 Transfer roller ............................... 4-15, 5-9
Troubleshooting ..................................... 5-1
S
U
Scalable fonts........................................ 3-2
Separator ............................................ 4-15 Unpacking ............................................. 1-6
Serial interface ...............................2-4, C-7
Serial interface connector ..........1-24, C-13
Setting Up and interfacing ................... 1-10
Setup................................................... 1-10
W
SIMM................................................... 1-40
Size reduction ..................... 2-5, 2-22, 2-26
Sleep timer .......................................... 2-28
Source size ......................................... 2-27
Special paper ...................................... B-10
S-RAM card................................ 1-38, 2-41
STACK key ............................................ 2-7
STATUS key .......................................... 2-8
Status page ......................................... 2-17
Sub tray ............................................... 1-32
Surrounding space ................................ 1-2
Symbol set ............................................ 3-8
Symbolic indicators ...................... 2-6, 5-10
Waste toner bottle ........................ 1-14, 4-8
Windows.............................................. 1-28
Wiper cloth ..................................... 1-6, 4-3
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Mode Select Menu
These items willl not show unless
the printer is installed with the
applicable option unit/kit.
Ready
PAR
600 A4 001
>Parallel I/F
Nibble (high)
Interface
Parallel
>
Basic Operations During
Auto
Serial
Mode Selection
High Speed
Normal
Option 1
Option 2
This diagram gives quick reference to
all menu options and their sequence of
selection. Use this description in
combination with Chapter 2 Mode
>Baud rate
9600
>Data bits
8
>Stop bits
1
1. Press the MODE key to enter Mode
Selction mode.
>Parity
None
2. Press the + or – key repeatedly until
the message display indicates the
desired item.
>Protocol
DTR (pos.)&XON
3. Press the
key to move to a
>Barcode mode
Off
submenu.
Press the
key to return.
4. Press the ENTER key once the
desired menu appears ?will flash,
and the current setting can be
changed.
>NetWare
Off
>>NetWare Frame
Auto
On
>TCP/IP
Off
>>DHCP
OFF
5. Press the + and – key to select the
On
desired setting.
>Ether Talk
Off
6. Press the ENTER key.
>>IP Address
>>Gateway
If you want to re-enter a setting,
press the CANCEL key before
pressing the ENTER key.
>Opt. StatusPage
Off
Number of copies
001
>>Subnet Mask
7. Press the EXIT key. This will enable
currently selected settings.
Emulation
HP LaserJet 5M
>
>
>Code set
ISO-6 ASCII
(*1)
(*2)
Emulation
KPDL
>Print KPDL errs
Off
On
Emulation
KPDL (AUTO)
>
>Alt. Emulation
HP LaserJet 5M
>Print KPDL errs
Off
On
Emulation
IBM Proprinter
>
>Code set
IBM US
Line Printer
Emulation
DIABLO 630
>
>
>
>Code set
DIABLO US
Emulation
EPSON LQ-850
>Code set
LQ US
Emulation
KC-GL
>KC-GL
Pen width
>
>>Pen (1) width
01 dot (s)
>KC-GL Page set
[SPSZ]
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*1:
Depending on the emulation selected, the following
set>code sets are available.
IBM Proprinter
X24E or Line
Printer
Font
Bitmap
Scalable
>
>Bitmap font
00001
HP LaserJet 5M
DIABLO 630
EPSON LQ-850
>
Bitmap and Scalable Fonts
(*3)
>Courier
Dark
ISO-6 ASCII
ISO-11 Sweden
ISO-15 Italian
ISO-17 Spain
ISO-21 Germany
ISO-60 Norway
ISO-69 France
HP Roman-8
ECMA-94 Latin 1
US Legal
IBM US
IBM D/N
DIABLO US
LQ US
DIABLO France
DIABLO Germany
DIABLO U.K.
DIABLO Denmark
DIABLO Sweden
DIABLO Italy
DIABLO Spain
DIABLO Japan
US Legal
LQ France
LQ Germany
LQ U.K.
LQ Denmark
LQ Sweden
LQ Italy
IBM PC-850
IBM PC-860
IBM PC-863
IBM PC-865
US Legal
Light
>AudreyTwo-Regu
lar SWC
LQ Spain
LQ Japan
>Courier
Dark
(*3)
(*4)
LQ Norway
LQ Denmark 2
LQ Spain 2
Latin America
IBM US
IBM PC-8
IBM PC-8 (D/N)
IBM PC-850
ISO Latin 6
Light
Page set
ISO-4 U.K.
IBM D/N
>Size
012.00 point (s)
IBM PC-850
IBM PC-860
IBM PC-863
IBM PC-865
Page orientation
Portrait
>Pitch
10.00 cpi
Landscape
Scalable Fonts
Only
PS math
PS text
Math8
Pi font
MS publishing
Windows
Winbalt
>Read data
>List of
Opt. ROM
>
partitions
HARD DISK
>
>Read data
Desktop
ISO Latin 2
ISO Latin 5
Windows Latin 1
Windows Latin 2
Windows Latin 5
PC-775
PC-852 Latin 2
PC-1004
PC-Turkish
Macintosh
MEMORY CARD
>
>Read fonts
>Format
>Read data
>Write data
>Delete data
MP tray mode
First
>
>List of
Partitions
*2:
*3:
The printer can be set to print error data during KPDL
emulation. If this is set to On, error data will be printed if
trouble occurs during printing. This is set to Offbefore
leaving the factory.
>MP tray size
A4 or Letter
(*5)
Paper type
Normal
Duplex mode
None
You can select either of two Courier fonts, Dark (bold) or
Light (thin), as the default font. The original selection is
Dark. The selection made applies to both bit map fonts
and scalable fonts; the two cannot be set independently.
Auto Cassette
None
*4:
*5:
*6:
The >Sizemenu is not available for the Courier and
Letter-Gothic fonts. The >Pitchmenu is displayed
instead for these fixed width fonts.
Others
>
>MSG language
English
Français
Deutsch
When using thin or thick paper, OHP sheet, postcard, or
other special paper, try changing the printer setting on the
Paper typemenu. (See Appendix B.).
>Form Feed
(*6)
Time Out
030 sec.
After the printer accepts all data and there is no more
data from the computer, the printer will wait a set amount
of time without printing the final page. Once this preset
amount of time has elapsed, the printer will automatically
issue a form feed. This timeout setting can be set in 5-
second increments up to 495 seconds.
>Sleep timer
030 min.
>Print HEX-DUMP
>List of
resident Fonts
*7:
*8:
This is the total number of pages printed by the printer up
to the present time.
>Printer Reset
Although Autois the default setting and
>LF action
LF only
this menu does not usually appear, page protection mode
will be forcibly set to on if a Print overrun Press
CONTINUEerror occurs due to insufficient printer memory.
Be sure to return this setting to Autoin order to maintain
high printer memory efficiency.
CR and LF
Ignore LF
>CR action
CR only
CR and LF
Ignore CR
*9:
This sets the print resolution.
*10: These menus are for service personnel.
They should not be operated by the user.
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>Number of pages
(*7)
printed
012345
>KIR mode
On
Off
>Ecoprint mode
Off
On
(*8)
(*9)
>Page protect
Auto
On
>Resolution
600 dpi
300 dpi
>Resource prot.
Off
Permanent
Perm / Temp
>Print density
03
>Buzzer
On
Off
(*10)
>>Print
Status Page
>Service
>
>>Developer
>>Drum
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