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Table of Contents
FS-1700
FS-3700
User’s Manual
Kyocera Laser Printer
Introduction
i
Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set
to emulate the HP LaserJet 5M (excluding support for paper sizes larger than A4/letter). The emulation mode can
be changed by following the procedures described in
Chapter 2
.
Notice on Software
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION
MODES.
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 man-
ual, 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 regis-
tered 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. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. E
NERGY
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is a
U.S. registered mark.
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 Tornado Real Time Operating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.
© 1998, 1999 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.3., September 1999
Introduction
ii
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, copy-
rights in the Programs.
1. License
Under this license, you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer posses-
sion 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 PARTIC-
ULAR 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
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 exclu-
sions, so they may not apply to you.
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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.
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 FONT-
WARE/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 infringe-
ment.
3. Unauthorized Use
FONTWARE/TrueDoc may not be removed, disclosed and transferred to any third party for any length of time with-
out the prior written consent of KYOCERA or BITSTREAM. Also, you may not modify, adapt, translate, reverse engi-
neer, 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 FONT-
WARE/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 con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note
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 inter-
ference 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.
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 A limits
❒
HS-3E Bulk Paper Stacker
❒
PF-7E Bulk Paper Feeder
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Conforming to the Class B limits
❒
EF-1 Envelope Feeder
❒
DU-20 Duplexer
❒
HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker
❒
PF-20 Paper Feeder
❒
PF-20mini Paper Feeder
❒
SO-6 Sorter/Stacker
❒
ST-20 Bulk Paper Stacker
Interface connectors
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 elec-
tronics through the interface connector(s), keep any interface connector which is not in use
capped using the protective cap supplied.
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Use shielded interface cable.
Safety information
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.
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Laser notice
This 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 825-1.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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.
Ozone concentration
The printers generate ozone gas (O
3
) 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 recom-
mend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.
The labels shown are affixed to the FS-3700+.
Similar labels are affixed to same location on the FS-1700+.
(European/Asian
countries)
(U.S.A./Canada)
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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 ven-
tilation is provided.
6.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) 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 your-
self. Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing in those compartments to service personnel.
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.
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Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.)
Model Number: Page Printer FS-1700+/FS-3700+
(as tested with enhancement optional units: EF-1, PF-20, DU-20, HS-20
and ST-20)
Trade Name: Kyocera
Responsible Party: Kyocera Electronics Inc.
Address: 11465 John’s Creek Parkway, Suite #250 Duluth, GA30097, U.S.A.
Telephone number: 770-623-2150
Fax number: 770-623-2151
Contact person for technical matter: Paul Bosak
Phone: 770-623-2163
Manufacturer's name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division
Manufacturer's address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward,
Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two con-
ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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: Page Printer
Model number: FS-1700+/FS-3700+ (as tested with enhancement optional units:EF-1, PF-20,
DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20)
conforms to the following product specifications.
EN 55 022:1994 Class B, if operated without PF-7E and without HS-3E
EN 55 022:1994 Class A, if operated with PF-7E and with HS-3E
EN 61 000-3-2:1995
EN 50 082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991
IEC 801-3:1984
IEC 801-4:1988
EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4
EN 60 825-1+A11:1994
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The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documenta-
tion 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 EUROPE GmbH
Mollsfeld 12
40670 Meerbusch, Germany
Phone: +49 21 59 918 0
Fax: +49 21 59 918 100
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: Page Printer
Model number: FS-1700+/FS-3700+(as tested with enhancement optional units:
EF-1, PF-20, DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20)
Description of devise: This Page Printer Model FS-3700+ is the 18ppm (FS-1700+ is the 12ppm);
A4 size and utilized plane paper; laser; dry toner etc. The printer can be equipped with several
enhancement optional units as a paper feeder as PF-20 , a duplexer as DU-20, a sorter as ST-20 etc.
Conforms to the following product specifications.
AS/NZS 3548: 1995(EN 55 022:1994 Class B, if operated without PF-7E and without HS-3E)
(EN 55 022:1994 Class A, if operated with PF-7E and with HS-3E)
IEC950 (EN 60 950:1992+A1+A2+A3+A4)
IEC825 (EN 60 825-1+A11:1994)
The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documenta-
tion 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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The manufacturer has been employed with ISO9001 scheme. The manufacturer has been attested
by JQA and BS.
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
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.
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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 equip-
ment 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 need to move the printer to another location, first remove the toner container,
developer unit, and waste toner bottle. After removing the developer unit from the
printer, wrap it in the supplied plastic bag and place it into the box in which the toner con-
tainer is packaged. Make sure that the waste toner bottle is securely capped and place it
in the plastic bag together with the toner container. Be sure to consult a serviceman
before attempting long-distance transportation of the printer.
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Remove the developer unit.
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Close the protect cover.
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Pack the developer unit.
To reinstall the developer unit in the printer, use the reverse procedure of the above.
1. Disconnect
2. Push
Developer unit
Protect cover
Toner container box
Plastic
bag
(supplied)
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As an E
NERGY
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Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined
that this product meets the E
NERGY
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guidelines for energy effi-
ciency.
E
NERGY
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®
The basic objective of the E
NERGY
S
TAR
Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encour-
aging 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 E
NERGY
S
TAR
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:
(): E
NERGY
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TAR
program guideline
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 waste-
ful replacement and disposal of a cartridge.
Initial sleep mode setting
Power consumption in
sleep mode
FS-1700+
30 minutes (30 minutes) 19 W (30 W)
FS-3700+
30 minutes (60 minutes) 21 W (45 W)
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Introduction
The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contri-
bution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer tech-
nology.
Maintenance Features
Compact design— Thanks to the inboard paper cassette configuration, the printer requires no
more space than the average computer.
Ultra long life modules— The main modules for developing image and printing, such as the
drum, developer, and the fuser, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need no
periodic replacement. The drum is made of amorphous silicon which is environmentally benign
and is designed as a permanent component in the printer. The only maintenance regularly needed
is to replenish the toner supply in the developer approximately every 10,000 pages and to clean
some parts inside the printer.
Amorphous silicon drum— Kyocera's own unique ceramics technology has led to the develop-
ment 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 tem-
peratures, resistance to heat and solvent, etc., thus providing superb high resolution printing.
Print Engine Features
Superb print quality— With 600 dots-per-inch, the printout is close to typeset quality. Also,
Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR) technology provides excellent sharpness and consistency.
High speed— A4-size pages typically print at the rate of 18 (12 for model FS-1700+) pages per
minute. (Actual time required varies according to page complexity.)
Large paper capacity— The printer accommodates a paper cassette with a capacity of approx-
imately 250 sheets (75 g/m
2
[20 lb./ream] basis weight, 0.1 mm thickness) and a multi-purpose
tray with a capacity of approximately 100 sheets (350 sheets in total).
Wide variety of print media— In addition to standard paper, the printer prints on special media
of a wide range of types and sizes, including recycled paper, envelopes, labels and OHP film.
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Sleep mode (Ecopower)— conserves energy during the printer's idle periods.
Ecoprint mode— extends toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.
Standard bi-directional parallel interface— supports high-speed data exchange with the
computer.
Software Features
Bitmapped and scalable typefaces— In addition to its 80 bitmap fonts, the printer provides
45 fully-scalable resident typefaces that are equivalent to HP LaserJet 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 IIe, is provided with features including
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.
KPDL (Kyocera Printer Description Language)— The printer is equipped with KPDL (Kyocera's
implemantation of the PostScript page description language) and Adobe PostScript Type 1 com-
patible 35 fonts.
Automatic rotation of fonts and graphicsq— 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 have the messages displayed 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 from the printer's control panel.
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) compliance— Offers network managers
complete open system network management.
Kyocera PrintMonitor (KPM)— Provides network wide management of the Kyocera FS family
of laser printers. Refer to the readme file located in the Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM (included
with the printer) for details.
PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes— 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.
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Options
The following options are available for the printer.
DU-20 Duplexer
EF-1 Envelope Feeder
HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker
HS-3E Bulk Paper Stacker
PA-1 Paper Path Adaptor
PA-20 Paper Path Adaptor
PC-20 Paper Cassette for PF-20 (universal size; adjustable to A5 through Legal sizes)
PC-21 Paper Cassette for the printer
(available in A5, JIS B5, A4, Letter, or Letter/Legal size)
PF-20 Paper Feeder (A5, JIS B5, A4, Letter, Legal)
PF-20mini Paper Feeder (A5, JIS B5, A4, Letter)
PF-7E Bulk Paper Feeder
PT-4 Face-up Output Tray (for FS-1700+)
SO-6 Sorter/stacker
ST-20 Bulk Paper Stacker
Guide to the Manual
Unless specifically stated otherwise, information in this manual applies to printer models
FS-1700+/FS-3700+. The printer illustrations and printed samples used in this manual are of the
FS-3700+.
User's Manual (This booklet)
The User's Manual is this booklet. This manual guides you through the following topics:
❒
Installation
❒
Printer operation
❒
Control panel operations
❒
Fonts
❒
Maintenance and troubleshooting
❒
Symbol sets
CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library)
The CD-ROM supplied contains the printer User's Manual, PRESCRIBE IIe Programming Manual,
and PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual. To gain access to these docu-
ments, insert the CD-ROM into the appropriate drive and follow the instructions on the insert
accompanying the CD-ROM. To view these documents, you need the Adobe Acrobat software
installed in your computer. For details, read the instructions on the CD-ROM package.
The User's Manual guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the
printer.
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The PRESCRIBE IIe Programming Manual explains how to use the PRESCRIBE IIe commands in doc-
ument files for formatting, and their parameters in detail for experienced users, using pictures and
samples.
User's Manual (on CD-ROM):
Includes the text of this manual.
PRESCRIBE IIe Programming Manual (on CD-ROM):
❒
PRESCRIBE IIe command reference
❒
Fonts
❒
Bar codes
❒
Printer permanent parameters
❒
Emulation
PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual (on CD-ROM):
❒
PDF417 overview
❒
PRESCRIBE IIe commands for PDF417
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer...........................................1—1
1.1. Positioning the Printer ...........................................................1—1
Clearance
............................................................................................................ 1—1
Places to Avoid
.................................................................................................... 1—1
Basic requirements
.............................................................................................. 1—2
Power Supply
...................................................................................................... 1—3
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection .....................................................1—3
List of shipped components
................................................................................ 1—4
1.3. Names of Parts .......................................................................1—5
Front View
.......................................................................................................... 1—5
Interior View
....................................................................................................... 1—6
Rear View
............................................................................................................ 1—6
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing.....................................................1—7
1—Open the Top Cover
....................................................................................... 1—8
2—Install the Toner Container
............................................................................. 1—8
3—Close the Top Cover
....................................................................................... 1—9
4—Install the Waste Toner Bottle
........................................................................ 1—9
5—Add Paper
................................................................................................... 1—11
6—Open the Paper Stopper on the Face-down Output Tray
............................... 1—12
7—Install the Face-up Output Tray (if required)
................................................. 1—12
8—Connect the Printer to the Computer
........................................................... 1—13
9—Attach the Power Cord
................................................................................ 1—13
10—Print a Status Page
..................................................................................... 1—14
11—Test the Interface with the Computer
......................................................... 1—14
12—Set the Emulation Mode
............................................................................ 1—14
13—Install the Printer Driver
.............................................................................. 1—15
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding .................................................1—17
Selecting the Multi-Purpose Tray
........................................................................ 1—17
1.6. Memory Card........................................................................1—21
Handling Memory Cards
.................................................................................... 1—22
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation ...........................................1—23
Removing the Main Circuit Board
...................................................................... 1—23
SIMM to be used
............................................................................................... 1—25
Installing and Removing SIMMs
......................................................................... 1—25
Testing the Expansion Memory
.......................................................................... 1—26
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Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer................................2—1
2.1. Control Panel..........................................................................2—1
Message Display
.................................................................................................. 2—2
Interface Indicator
............................................................................................... 2—2
Resolution Indicator
............................................................................................ 2—2
Paper Size Indicator
............................................................................................. 2—3
Copy Indicator
..................................................................................................... 2—3
Symbolic Indicators
............................................................................................. 2—4
Control Keys
........................................................................................................ 2—5
2.2. Operating Procedures ............................................................2—6
Switching Power On
............................................................................................ 2—6
Stack Selection
.................................................................................................... 2—6
Feed Selection
..................................................................................................... 2—7
On-line/Off-line Setting
....................................................................................... 2—7
Abandoning a Printing Job
.................................................................................. 2—7
Status Printout
.................................................................................................... 2—8
2.3. Using the Mode Select Menu ...............................................2—12
Mode Select Menu
............................................................................................ 2—12
2.4. Sleep (Ecopower) Mode .......................................................2—14
2.5. KIR Level ..............................................................................2—15
2.6. Ecoprint mode......................................................................2—16
2.7. Resource Protection .............................................................2—17
2.8. Adjusting the Print Density ..................................................2—17
2.9. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer) ....................................2—18
2.10.Operating a Memory Card ...................................................2—20
Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card
....................................................... 2—20
Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card
.......................................................... 2—20
Writing Data to a Memory Card
......................................................................... 2—21
Deleting Data from a Memory Card
................................................................... 2—22
Formatting a Memory Card
............................................................................... 2—23
Printing a list of data names
.............................................................................. 2—24
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Chapter 3 Fonts.....................................................................3—1
3.1. Resident Fonts........................................................................3—1
Bitmap fonts
....................................................................................................... 3—2
Scalable fonts
...................................................................................................... 3—2
3.2. List of Fonts............................................................................3—3
Bitmap Fonts
....................................................................................................... 3—3
Scalable Fonts
..................................................................................................... 3—3
KPDL Fonts
.......................................................................................................... 3—3
3.3. Symbol set..............................................................................3—7
Chapter 4 Maintenance ........................................................4—1
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement ...........................................................4—1
Toner Kit to be Used
............................................................................................ 4—1
Supplying Toner
.................................................................................................. 4—2
Replace the Waste Toner Bottle
........................................................................... 4—4
4.2. Cleaning .................................................................................4—6
Main Charger Unit
............................................................................................... 4—6
Paper Feed Unit
................................................................................................... 4—8
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting..................................................5—1
5.1. General Guide.........................................................................5—1
5.2. Power Problems .....................................................................5—2
5.3. Interface Problems .................................................................5—2
5.4. Print Quality Problems ...........................................................5—3
Completely blank printout
................................................................................... 5—3
All-black printout
................................................................................................ 5—3
Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots
............................................................... 5—4
Black or white vertical streaks
.............................................................................. 5—4
Faint or blurred printing
...................................................................................... 5—5
Grey background
................................................................................................. 5—5
Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper
............................................................ 5—6
Characters out of position
................................................................................... 5—6
5.5 Indicators and Messages........................................................5—7
Indicators
............................................................................................................ 5—7
Maintenance Messages
....................................................................................... 5—8
Error Messages
.................................................................................................... 5—9
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam ........................................................5—12
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Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables ...............................................6—1
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets...................................................6—2
Appendix A Printer Specifications...................................... A—1
Appendix B Paper Selection.................................................B—1
B.1. General Guidelines .................................................................B—1
Paper Availability
................................................................................................. B—1
Paper Specifications
............................................................................................. B—2
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper.......................................................B—2
B.3. Special Paper ..........................................................................B—5
Overhead Projection (OHP) Film
........................................................................... B—5
Adhesive-Backed Labels
....................................................................................... B—6
Appendix C Host Computer Interface .................................C—1
C.1. Parallel Interface ....................................................................C—1
Parallel interface communication modes
.............................................................. C—1
Interface Signals
.................................................................................................. C—2
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface.....................................................C—5
RS-232C interface
................................................................................................ C—5
RS-422A interface
............................................................................................... C—6
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ...................................................C—10
PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0 command
...................................................................... C—11
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection ...................................................C—12
Preparing an RS-232C Cable
.............................................................................. C—12
Connecting the Printer to the Computer
............................................................ C—12
Index............................................................................... Index—1
Mode Select Menu ........................................................Last page
1.1. Positioning the Printer
1-1
Chapter 1
Installing the Printer
This chapter explains how to unpack and install the printer. The topics covered are:
Positioning the printer
Unpacking and inspection
Names of parts
Setting up and interfacing
1.1. Positioning the Printer
Clearance
Allow at least the necessary minimum clearance around the printer (see below). A total space of
92 cm by 61 cm by 138 cm (36 by 24 by 54 inches) is needed.
Places to Avoid
Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to:
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Direct drafts of hot or cold air
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Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near doors leading outside.)
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Sudden temperature or humidity changes
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Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators
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Excessive dust
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Vibration
30 cm (12 inches)
40 cm (16 inches)
[20 cm (8 inches) when the
face-up output tray* is not
installed.]
* Optional with the FS-1700+
25 cm (10 inches)
60 cm (24 inches)
30 cm (12 inches)
1.1. Positioning the Printer
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Ammonia or other harmful fumes. (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or make lib-
eral use of insecticide, remove the printer first!)
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Excessive sunlight or humidity
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Lack of ventilation
❒
Low air pressure, e.g., located more than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above sea level
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).
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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.
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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:
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
If you install the printer where the temperature or humidity is outside the above ranges, you may
not get the best print quality, and there will be an increased chance of paper jams.
Voltage
120 V (U.S.A./Canada), 220 V to 240 V (European countries), ±10 % at each voltage
Frequency
60 Hz (120 V), ±2 %
50 Hz (220 V to 240 V), ±2 %
Current capacity
FS-1700+: Max. 5.8 A at 120 V, or Max. 3 A at 220 V to 240 V
FS-3700+: Max. 7.8 A at 120 V, or Max. 4 A at 220 V to 240 V
Temperature
10°C to 32.5°C, ideally about 20°C (50°F to 90.5°F, ideally about 68°F)
Humidity
20% to 80%, ideally 60%
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
1-3
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.
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
The printer is packed as shown below. Unpack the printer following diagrams 1 and 2 on the next
page. 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.
As the disconnect device is not incorporated in the printer’s AC primary circuit, an eas-
ily accessible socket outlet must be provided near the equipment.
If the printer is used with the optional Sorter (SO-6) or Stacker (ST-20), in order to avoid
short-circuiting, it should be ensured that these devices are plugged securely into
their respective power outlets.
Da kein Trennschalter in den Wechselstrom-Primärkreis des Druckers eingebaut ist,
muß eine leicht zugängliche Steckdose in der Nähe des Gerätes vorhanden sein.
Wenn der Drucker mit dem gesonderten Sorter (SO-6) oder Stapler (ST-20) verwendet
wird, muß darauf geachtet werden, daß diese Geräte einwandfrei an separate Steck-
dosen angeschlossen sind, um Kurzschluß zu vermeiden.
1.2. Unpacking and Inspection
1-4
List of shipped components
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(A) Face-up output tray (FS-3700+ only)
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(B) Toner container (Box for the developer unit)
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(C) Power cord
❒
(D)User's Manual and Kyocera Digital Library (CD-ROM), including the printer drivers and
manuals.
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.
☛
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.
2
Printer
(D)
(C)
1
(A)
(B)
1.3. Names of Parts
1-5
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
Memory Card Slot
Paper Full Sensor
(Model FS-3700+ only)
Face-down
Output Tray
Paper Stopper Control Panel
Multi-Purpose
Tray
Paper Feed Unit
Release Lever
Paper Cassette
Side Cover
Power Switch
Transfer Roller
Multi-Purpose
Tray
Paper Cassette Paper Feed Unit
Registration Roller
1.3. Names of Parts
1-6
Interior View
Rear View
*: To protect the printer against static discharge, the connector must be covered with the supplied protective
cap when not in use.
Toner Container Release
Lever (Green)
Top Cover
Toner Container
Side Cover
Cleaner Knob (Green)
Waste Toner Bottle
Main Charger Unit
Rear Cover
Serial Interface
(RS-232C/RS-422A)
Connector
Parallel Interface
Connector
Option Interface Slot Cover
Option Paper
Handler/Stacker Connector*
Power Cord
Receptacle
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-7
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:
1. Open the top cover.
2. Install the toner container.
3. Close the top cover.
4. Install the waste toner bottle.
5. Add paper.
6. Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray.
7. Install the face-up output tray (if required).
8. Connect the printer to the computer.
9. Attach the power cord.
10. Print a status page.
11. Test the interface with the computer.
12. Set the emulation mode.
13. Install the printer driver.
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-8
1—Open the Top Cover
1.
Remove the packing tape from the printer.
2.
Open the printer top cover all the way.
2—Install the Toner Container
1.
Take the toner container from the toner kit.
2.
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.
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 dis-
pose of the sealing strip.
☛ Be sure to peel the seal off the toner
container before the toner container is
fitted into the developer unit.
4.
Install the toner container on the developer
as show in the diagram.
Top Cover
Toner Container
Sealing strip
Developer Unit
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-9
5. When the toner container is installed correctly
on the developer, push the top of the con-
tainer unit ("PUSH HERE") until it locks in.
☛ Make sure that the toner container is
properly locked in the printer.
3—Close the Top Cover
Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part in
this diagram.
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.
☛ Do not cap the waste toner bottle.
Top Cover
Top Cover
Cap
Waste Toner
Bottle
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-10
2. Open the side cover on the left side of the
printer.
3. Insert the waste toner bottle with the bottle
tilted slightly towards you as shown in the fig-
ure.
4. Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the
side cover.
Side Cover
Waste Toner Bottle
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-11
5—Add Paper
☛ Before adding paper, remove the paper cassette all the way from the printer.
Read the paper manufacturer's instructions concerning handling of the paper.
1.
Push the bottom plate until it locks.
2.
Set the paper in the cassette. The side of the
paper that faces downward in the cassette is
printed on. The paper size must match the cas-
sette size. Tap the edges of the paper to align
them neatly.
Don't put in more paper than the limit indi-
cated on the cassette. (The cassette should
hold approximately 250 sheets of paper with a
75 g/m
2
[20 lb./ream] basis weight, 0.1 mm
thickness.)
3.
Set the clips at the two corners as shown right.
☛ Some types of paper (such as thick
paper) may be hard to place in the cas-
sette using this method. If this is the
case, the process is facilitated by insert-
ing the paper from the back, as shown
in the figure on the right.
4.
Insert the paper cassette into the printer cas-
sette slot. Push it straight as far as it will go.
Paper Cassette
Clip
Bottom Plate
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
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6—Open the Paper Stopper on the Face-down Output Tray
Open the paper stopper as shown right.
7—Install the Face-up Output Tray (if required)
☛ This face-up output tray is a separate option (PT-4) with the FS-1700+.
If you want the printed pages stacked face-up (in reverse order), mount the face-up output tray as
follows.
Depending on the size of the paper you use, mount the paper stopper on the face-up output tray
as shown below.
Paper Stopper
Legal Size
A4 Size
Letter Size
Paper Stopper
Face-up Output
Tray
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-13
8—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.
☛ Only connect or disconnect cables to the connectors while the printer and com-
puter power are switched off.
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 con-
nector is usually marked PRINTER.
See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface.
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.
9—Attach the Power Cord
1.
Check that the power switch is off.
2.
Plug one end of the power cord into the recepta-
cle at the back of the printer.
3.
Plug the other end into the wall outlet.
Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A)
Interface Connector
Parallel Interface
Connector
Option Interface
Slot Cover
Printer Cable
Clips
Rear Panel
Power Cord
Receptacle
Power Cord
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
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10—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 .
☛ When the printer is first switched on after installation, there will be a delay of sev-
eral minutes (approx. 6 to 7 minutes) before the printer gets ready to print. During
this period, the message display shows .
2.
Wait until the ON LINE indicator is also lit and the message display indicates .
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.
11—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  and that the ON LINE indicator is
ON.
2.
Boot the computer in DOS mode, or set the computer to DOS (prompt) MODE.
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.
12—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.
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-15
13—Install the Printer Driver
Printer drivers are provided for using the printer with Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Use the Kyo-
cera 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.
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.
Start button
1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing
1-16
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.
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
1-17
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 cassette mode, manual mode or first mode.
When used in the cassette mode, in combination with the main cassette, provides the printer with
the capacity to accommodate 350 sheets of paper. The manual-feed mode enables printing on
special paper, manually fed a single sheet at a time. Appendix B lists the paper types usable. See
page 1-20 for explanation on the mode.
☛ The printer assumes all paper fed from the multi-purpose tray is of A4 size (21 ×
29.7 cm) if the MP tray setting is at A4 or smaller and the multi-purpose tray mode
is Cassette. (Otherwise, the printer assumes the paper size is of legal size.) To
avoid paper jam, do not put legal size paper in the multi-purpose tray if the MP
Tray setting is at A4 or smaller and the multi-purpose tray mode is Cassette.
Selecting the Multi-Purpose Tray
1. Taking hold of the front of the printer as
shown in the figure, open the multi-purpose
tray by pulling towards you.
2. Withdraw the sub tray as shown in the dia-
gram.
3. Raise the paper protector bar until it locks in
the up position. Then adjust the paper guides
to the size of the paper being fed.
Multi-Purpose
Tray
Sub Tray
Paper Guides
Protector Bar
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
1-18
4. Check that the printer is .
5. Press the FEED key until the message display indicates   and the multi-purpose tray
indicator on the printer symbol flashes, and   appears on the message display.
6. Press the MODE key to display   .
7. Press the key to display   , then by pressing the ENTER key, the size of
the paper that will be fed from the multi-purpose tray will be set (see MODE SELECT MENU at
the end of this manual).
☛ When legal size paper is to be fed from the multi-purpose tray, set to the manual
mode (see page 1-19), and print out one sheet at a time.
The following pages explain the use of the multi-purpose tray in the Cassette Mode, Manual
Mode, and First Mode.
Cassette mode
1. Press the MODE key to display    .
2. After pressing the ENTER key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and - keys. Use
these keys to display  and then press the ENTER key.
  

3. Press the EXIT key.
4. Insert the paper so that it is aligned straight in
the tray. About 100 sheets (75 g/m
2
[20 lbs./
ream]) can be inserted at one time.
 appears on the message display.
5. Carefully lower the protector bar, and the paper will be correctly set in the multi-purpose tray.
Protector Bar
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
1-19
Manual mode
1. Press the MODE key to display    .
2. After pressing the ENTER key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and - keys. Use
these keys to display  and then press the ENTER key.
  

3. Press the EXIT key.
4. Place the paper on the multi-purpose tray
inserting it as far as it will go.
5. Carefully lower the protector bar, and the
paper will be correctly set in the multi-purpose
tray.
6. Send printing commands and data from the computer. The printer indicates
 after which the message     ! will be
displayed.
If you want to abandon the manual feeding procedure, press the CANCEL key. The message
display indicates   ". Press the ENTER key. The printer will return to
.
7. Press the CONTINUE key and printing will begin.
8. If printing is to be continued, press the CONTINUE key when the message 
 ! 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.
Protector Bar
1.5. Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding
1-20
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.
☛ 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.
Not all envelopes print well. See Appendix B for
details on suitable types of envelopes.
See page 2-3 for the envelope sizes that can be set.
First Mode(Automatic Manual Feeding)
The printer automatically feeds the paper placed on the multi-purpose tray regardless of the cur-
rent 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    .
2. After pressing the ENTER key, the mode display is changed by pressing the + and - keys. Use
these keys to display #, and then press the ENTER key.
  
#
3. Press the EXIT key.
☛ 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/or the sorter, and if the option unit is selected for use.
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.
☛ OHP film must be delivered face-up. Use the STACK key on the printer control panel
to select the face-up tray.
Envelope
1.6. Memory Card
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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 print-
out.
☛ 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 (+5V 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.
☛ 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.
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.
Memory Card Slot
[PC CARD (MEMORY)]
Memory Card
1.6. Memory Card
1-22
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.
❒
Do not leave memory cards lying in direct sunlight.
For details regarding the use of the memory card, refer to section 2.10. in this manual.
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
1-23
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.
☛ 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.
Removing the Main Circuit Board
The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with two sockets for memory expansion. Expan-
sion memory is available in the form of a SIMM.
☛ 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.
Printing condition
Resolution
300 dpi 600 dpi
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL
4 MB 4 MB
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL, duplex mode = on
4 MB 5 MB
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL resource protection,
duplex mode = None,
–10 MB
HP LaserJet 5M/KPDL, resource protection,
duplex mode = on,
–14 MB
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
1-24
Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer
☛ 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 three screws from the printer's
rear cover.
3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of
the printer.
☛ 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 seri-
ous damage to the printer.
Install the SIMM as described on the next page.
Power OFF (O)
SIMM Sockets
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
1-25
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.
Installing and Removing SIMMs
Installing SIMMs
Insert the SIMM into the socket as shown right.
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
Catch
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation
1-26
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.)
2.1. Control Panel
2-1
Chapter 2
Operating the Laser
Printer
This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating procedures. It covers the fun-
damental information you will need to use the page printer.
2.1. Control Panel
The printer control panel comprises a message display, keys, and indicators, as shown below.
ENTER/STATUS key
(
☛
Page 2-5)
Symbolic Indicators
(
☛
Page 2-4)
FORM FEED/ Key
STACK/+ Key
CONTINUE/ Key
ON LINE Key
- /FEED Key
EXIT/MODE Key
CANCEL Key
Copy Indicator
Paper Size Indicator
Resolution Indicator
Interface Indicator
(
☛
Page 2-5)
Message Display
(
☛
Page 2-2)
(
☛
Page 2-2, 3)
2.1. Control Panel
2-2
Message Display
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The six messages listed
below are displayed during normal warm-up and printing.
Other messages appear when the printer needs the operator's attention as explained in Chapter 5.
Interface Indicator
The interface indicator shows which of the printer's interfaces is currently active. It uses the follow-
ing abbreviations:
3$5 Standard bi-directional parallel interface
6(5 Serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422A)
237 Optional interface
The 3$5, 6(5, or 237 indicator flashes when the printer is receiving and has received all the
data, and then remains on.
Resolution Indicator
This shows the current printing resolution. The default is 600 dpi (dots-per-inch) in the HP LaserJet
5M and KPDL emulation mode and 300 dpi in other emulation modes. The printer's resolution can
be selected using the printer's control panel (See the last page in this manual.).
Message Meaning
6HOI WHVW
The printer is self-testing after power-up.
3OHDVH ZDLW
The printer is warming up and is not ready.
5HDG\
The printer is ready to print.
3URFHVVLQJ
The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading an memory card, or print-
ing.
:DLWLQJ
The printer is waiting for a command that says the job is over before printing the last
page. Pressing the
FORM FEED
key allows you to obtain the last page immediately.
6OHHSLQJ
The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer wakes from Sleep mode whenever a key on
the control panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or data is received. The
printer then warms up and goes online. (The time that it takes the printer to enter
Sleep mode depends on the Sleep Timer setting.)
)RUP )HH Gý
7LPH 2XW
The printer prints the last page after a waiting period.
2.1. Control Panel
2-3
Paper Size Indicator
This is the paper SIZE indicator which indicates:
❒
the size of the current paper cassette (letter size for the U.S.A. and A4 for European coun-
tries).
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.
*with only the MP tray feeding or optional envelope feeder (EF-1) installed.
**with only the MP tray feeding.
☛
While the printer is  data to print, the SIZE indicator indicates the
paper size selected by the application software.
Copy Indicator
Indicates the number of copies set in the current interface ($- %%%), and the number is reduced
as printing proceeds.

ISO A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm)

ISO DL (11 x 22 cm)*

ISO A5 (14.8 cm x 21 cm)
ISO C5 (16.2 x 22.9 cm)*
!
ISO A6 (10.5 cm x 14.8 cm)*
"
ISO B5 (17.6 x 25 cm)**
#
JIS B5 (18.2 cm x 25.6 cm)
$%
Executive (7-1/4 x 10-1/2 inches)**
#!
JIS B6 (12.8 cm x 18.2 cm)*
&!
Commercial 6-3/4 (3-5/8 x 6-1/2 inches)*

Letter (8-1/2 x 11 inches)
&'
Commercial 9 (3-7/8 x 8-7/8 inches)*
(
Legal (8-1/2 x 14 inches)
)
Japanese Postcard (10 x 14.8 cm)
*
Monarch (3-7/8 x 7-1/2 inches)*
)
Return Postcard (20 x 14.8 cm)
#+
Business (4-1/8 nches)*
2.1. Control Panel
2-4
Symbolic Indicators
The symbolic indicators light during normal oper-
ation and when the printer needs attention.
Indicator Name Description
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-down
output tray.
Face-up
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.
Toner indicator
Flashing:
Indicates there is insufficient toner.
Lit:
Indicates that the printer is out of toner. Replace with a new toner
container.
See Section 4.1.
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 paper feed cassette.
Multi-purpose
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, or
the option envelope feeder if installed.
ON LINE On-line 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.
DATA Data indicator
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.
ATTENTION
Attention
indicator
Flashing:
Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention
or the printer is warming up (
 
). Read the mes-
sage 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.
2.1. Control Panel
2-5
Control Keys
The control panel keys are used to configure the printer.
☛ Settings made with these keys effect only the
interface currently in use.
☛ 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.
Key Function
ON LINE
Switches the printer on-line and off-line.
CONTINUE
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.
STACK
+
1. Selects whether printed pages are delivered to the face-down, face-up tray, or
optional sorter/stacker (if installed).
2. Lets you access the desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control
procedures, the (
CONTINUE
) and (
FORM FEED
) keys are used to enter or exit
the sub items.
FORM FEED
1. Prints and feeds out one page.
2. Used as the key in the mode selection function.
CANCEL
Abandons a printing job, resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.
EXIT
MODE
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 man-
ual.).
–
FEED
1. Enables access to the desired item or entering of numeric values. In some of
the control procedures, the (
CONTINUE
) and (
FORM FEED
) keys are used to
enter or exit the sub items.
2. Selects the cassette feed or multi purpose tray feed.
ENTER
STATUS
1. Finalizes numeric values and other selections.
2. Prints a page of status information on all interfaces together (The printer must
be on-line.).
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-6
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. In
switching power on, the general rule is to switch on printer
power first, computer power second.
1. Push the power switch to the ON ( | ) position.
2. Wait for the printer to warm up. During warm-up the
message display indicates .
At the end of the warm-up period, the ON LINE indicator
lights, and the message display indicates . The printer is now ready to print.
Stack Selection
The STACK key selects the tray to which the printed pages are delivered. The STACK key can be used
whenever the message display indicates .
Press the STACK key. The selection toggles and is momentarily displayed in the message display as:
#& 
#& 
The current selection is indicated by a green light on the printer symbol
above the key.
Also, if the printer is being used with the optional sorter or stacker, the
destination of the paper from each can be selected.
Power Switch
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-7
Feed Selection
The FEED key selects the paper feed cassette [] or multi-pur-
pose tray [ ] (or the option paper feeder[s], if installed) as the
paper source. The FEED key can be used whenever the message display
indicates  or .
Press the FEED key. The selection cycles and is momentarily displayed in
the message display as:

 
The current selection is indicated by a green light on the printer symbol above the key.
On-line/Off-line Setting
By pressing the ON LINE key you can change the printer between the on-line state, in which it prints
the data it receives from the computer, and the off-line state, in which it stores the data for printing
later.
1.
Make sure that the message display indicates .
2.
Press the ON LINE key.
If the printer is on-line, it changes to off-line. If the printer is off-line, it changes back to on-line.
The ON LINE indicator lights when the printer is on-line.
Going off-line may or may not halt communication between the printer and computer, depending
on details of the current interface. While off-line, the printer continues to accept any data that
arrives until the current interface buffer is full, at which point it instructs the computer to stop
sending data. Data stored while off-line are printed when the printer is returned to the on-line
state.
Abandoning a Printing Job
You can abandon a printing job before it is completed. If the printer is simultaneously receiving
data on more than one interface, you can selectively cancel the printing job on a particular inter-
face.
This procedure can be used while the message display indicates  or '.
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-8
1. Halt the printing program on the computer. The printer continues to print the data it has
already received. It is a good idea to set the printer to off-line first.
2. Press the CANCEL key. The message display indicates   " and also the
interface from which data is arriving, by the one of the following messages:



3. Press the ENTER key. This clears the printing job on the interface indicated on the message dis-
play.
☛ If the printer is receiving data simultaneously on its interfaces, you must be sure
which interface the job you wish to abandon is on. With   indi-
cated on the message display, press the + key repeatedly until the interface is dis-
played on the message display. Then, press the ENTER key to abandon the job.
When a few pages have been printed out, the printer stops, ready to begin the next job.
☛ If you do not stop the computer program first, after the printer executes the print-
ing halt, it immediately starts printing again as it continues to receive data from
the computer.
Status Printout
If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory available, and option settings,
you can find the information you need on the status page. To print out a status page, the printer
must be on-line. Proceed as follows:
1. Make sure the message display indicates .
2. Press the STATUS key. The printer prints a page of status information.
The message display indicates  during printing of the status page, then returns
to .
For a full description of the status page, see next page.
☛ Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer model and
printer's firmware version.
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-9
Sample Status Page
2
3
7
8
9
1
4
5
6
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-10
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.
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 2-9 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.
2.2. Operating Procedures
2-11
9 — KIR test pattern
This is used when setting the printer's KIR mode. For details, see page 2-15.
10 — User font list
Following the status page, font listings are output which show the fonts which have been down-
loaded to the printer from the computer.
10
2.3. Using the Mode Select Menu
2-12
2.3. Using the Mode Select Menu
This section explains how to use the MODE key on the control panel. The MODE key allows you to
set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, page
orientation, code set, etc. to your specific needs.
The following items can be selected by using the MODE, + and -, and ENTER keys. Also, the diagram
on the last page in this manual gives a quick reference to the full options and the sequence of selec-
tion.
Mode Select Menu
Item Function Default Setting
, -
Selects the interface on which the control panel set-
tings are effective. This setting affects only the cur-
rently active interface.
Parallel setting has a sub item in which one of four
data transmission modes can be selected —
.""/001
,

,
.
, or
)0 
Serial setting has five sub items, and sets the follow-
ing RS-232C/RS-422A parameters:
Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Protocol
If an optional network board is installed, also makes
the network settings.
Parallel
Nibble (high)
9600
8
1
None
DTR(pos.)&XON
."  
Sets the number of copies to be printed. 001
$ -
Changes the emulation mode on the current inter-
face. The key allows access to sub item
-  
.
HP LaserJet 5M
-
Selects the bitmap or scalable font for the current
interface. Sub items allow selection of typefaces and
scaling of the scalable font. For example, you can
select one of the Courier fonts as the default font for
printing.
Bitmap
 
The
+
and
-
keys toggle between portrait and land-
scape page orientations.
Portrait
2 * -
Reads information from the option ROM installed in
the printer's main board.
—
*$*3  -
Reads or writes data from or to an memory card in
the printer's memory card slot. Also, this menu
allows deletion of data from an memory card; and
formatting the memory card.
—
2.3. Using the Mode Select Menu
2-13
: 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.
Item Function Default Setting
*   - Selects the multi-purpose tray mode from first, cas-
sette, or manual.
The key allows access to submenu -* 
4, selects the size of multi-purpose tray.
First
A4 or Letter
$5 4 Selects the size of envelope for the optional enve-
lope feeder.
DL or Business
#6  4 Selects the size of paper for the optional bulk paper
feeder.
A4 or Letter
  Selects the paper type for printing — Normal (60-90
g/m
2
) or Thick (90-200 g/m
2
).
We recommned that is fed from the Multi-purpose
tray and printed paper output to the Face-up tray.
Normal
7  Selects the binding mode for duplex printing—
short-edge or long-edge binding.
None
  - Selects the sorter mode from stacker, collator,
sorter, and mail box modes.
Stacker
  Selects one of the automatic paper cassette switch-
ing modes. Only available when the printer is
installed with the optional paper feeder (PF-20/
PF-20mini).
None
0- By pressing the (
FORM FEED
) key and
+
and
-
keys,
the following settings can be made: Message lan-
guage; formfeed time-out, sleep timer time-out;
printing in hexadecimal dump mode; printing a list
of resident fonts; resetting the printer; linefeed and
carriage return action; panel keep mode; display of
total pages printed; KIR optimization; Ecoprint
mode; resource protection mode; printing resolu-
tion optimization; print density; buzzer; other ser-
vice menu settings.
—
2.4. Sleep (Ecopower) Mode
2-14
2.4. Sleep (Ecopower) Mode
The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not printing, processing, or
receiving data. You can adjust the timer value, the length of time the printer waits before entering
sleeping mode in the absence of data.
Any value from 0 to 120 [minutes] (the factory setting is 30 [minutes]) can be entered in 5-minute
increments. You can use the or key to move the cursor back and forth through the figures to
rapidly set a large value.
If the printer receives no data for the period adjusted as above, it times out and enters into sleeping
mode, indicating  on the message display. When you send data for printing to the
printer again or press a key on the control panel, the printer starts warming up, indicating
 , and becomes ready and on-line.
Opening and closing the printer's top cover or drawing out and closing the current paper cassette
also awakens the printer to start warming up and become ready.
The printer also enters into sleeping mode if it times out while MODE SELECTing, or requesting the
addition of paper or toner, indicating the appropriate maintenance message on its message dis-
play.
2.5. KIR Level
2-15
2.5. KIR Level
This printer incorporates the KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) smoothing function. KIR 2 pro-
vides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution.
☛ Set the print density to  when setting the KIR 2 mode. For details on print den-
sity, see page 2-17.
You can look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum KIR 2 mode
setting.
The KIR setting is . The KIR setting is .
Q
Status Page
KIR Checking Lines
2.6. Ecoprint mode
2-16
Optimized stripes
The current KIR setting is optimal.
Dark vertical stripes
Set the KIR mode to 2II. Try printing the status page again. If you
still get dark vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a
lighter setting. (See the last page in this manual.)
White vertical stripes
Set the KIR mode to 2Q. Try printing the status page again. If you still
get white vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a darker
setting. (See the last page in this manual.)
2.6. Ecoprint mode
The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of
toner consumed on the page so as to save your
printing costs. You can set to Ecoprint mode on, as
follows. (The factory-setting is RII. )
The Ecoprint mode setting is 2Q when the printing
image becomes lighter, yet very readable.
☛ The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the
print speed.
Ecoprint setting is
2II
(default).
Ecoprint setting is
2Q
.
2.7. Resource Protection
2-17
2.7. Resource Protection
When you switch from the HP LaserJet 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 MODE SELECT, you can select from two resource protection modes as fol-
lows:
 

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.
 
 
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.
☛ Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded fonts and
macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for using the resource
protection option is affected by several factors. See section 1.7. Memory Expan-
sion Installation.
2.8. Adjusting the Print Density
If necessary, the print density can be adjusted from the MODE SELECT MENU. Density can be
adjusted in five steps from  (light) to  (dark). The factory setting is , and there is normally
no need to alter this setting.
When using the KIR function, please use the " " setting.
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2.10. Operating a Memory Card
2-20
2.10. Operating a Memory Card
Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card
Some memory card writer utility programs are available for writing data to the memory card. If
you write fonts into a memory card, we recommend you write them as font data and not as host
data. Fonts written in a memory card as font data are automatically loaded in the printer when it
is switched on and are usable on all the printer interfaces simultaneously. The printer reads only
the header part of these fonts into its memory and therefore these fonts do not occupy a large area
in the printer's memory.
If you write the fonts in the memory card as host data, the fonts are transferred directly from the
memory card into the printer's memory when the card is read. This may require extra memory to
be installed in the printer as they usually occupy a great amount of the printer's memory. More-
over, use of the fonts is restricted on only the interface that was active during the fonts were read
from the memory card.
To properly write font data into the memory card, refer to the memory card writer manufacture's
instructions.
Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card
If the memory card is already inserted in the slot when the printer is powered on, the fonts are
automatically read into the printer. To reread the fonts from a memory card, use the 
 function.
☛ The PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO I0 command specifies the name of the partition in the
memory card to be read automatically at power up. See PRESCRIBE IIe Program-
ming Manual, Chapter 5.
2.10. Operating a Memory Card
2-21
Writing Data to a Memory Card
A memory card can hold up to 127 data partition names, depending on its capacity. When writing
to the card, a name is assigned automatically. You can use the procedure later in this section to
print a list of data names for confirmation.
☛ You cannot write font data to a memory card with the printer.
To write data to a memory card, proceed as follows.
First check that the memory card can be writable (that the memory card is properly formatted, not
write-protected, and its internal battery is not exhausted, for example). Otherwise, the
'  message to be explained below will not be shown on the message display.
☛ If the card inserted in the memory card slot is not formatted, the #
option will automatically appear on the display. Refer to Formatting a memory
card which follows this section and format the memory card.
1.
With the message display showing ' , press the ENTER key. A blinking ques-
tion mark will appear as follows:
'  "
2.
Press the ENTER key. The message display changes to show , then to
'.If you want to abandon writing, press the CANCEL key.
3.
In this state, send the file from the computer to the printer as in the example below.
Example:
To send the file (data) TEST.TXT on drive C, enter the following at the DOS prompt (C:\):
COPY TEST.TXT PRN
The file is written onto the memory card given a destination name (also referred to as a parti-
tion name) which the printer automatically assigns one after another as follows:
DataS001 (first data), DataS002 (second data), DataS003 (third data),
... DataS127 (last data)
In the example above, if the file TEST.TXT is the first data to be written onto the memory card,
the destination name will be DataS001.
By using the PRESCRIBE IIe RWER W (write memory card) command to write data to a memory
card, you can change the destination name to be the same as the original name or any other
name you desire.
As the printer receives data, the message display changes to , then when the
end of the data is received, the message display changes to '.
2.10. Operating a Memory Card
2-22
4. Check that the message display has changed to ', then press the (FORM FEED)
key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out
a memory card write information page as shown below.
Data type. Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported).
Partition (data) name. The destination name of data written to the card.
Write data length. The size of the written data on the memory card in bytes.
Others. Error information.
When the memory card write information page is printed, the message display returns to
.
If the writing was not completed successfully, an error code appears on the message display.
For details, see Section 5.5. Indicators and Messages. If this happens, press the CONTINUE key.
The message display returns to .
5. Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data (files) that you want to write to the mem-
ory card. Each time you finish writing data, a memory card write information page is printed
from the printer showing the information explained in step 4 above, but pertaining only to the
data just written. To see all data contained in the memory card at once, print a list of data
names as explained on the last page of this manual.
Deleting Data from a Memory Card
It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card one by one.
First check that the memory card is writable (for example that the memory card is not write-pro-
tected, data exists on the card, and its internal battery is not exhausted). Otherwise, the
-  menu will not be shown on the message display.
2.10. Operating a Memory Card
2-23
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting allows data to be written to the card. A new memory card must be formatted before
it can be used in the printer.
☛ Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card.
First check that the memory card is writable (for example that the memory card is not write-pro-
tected, and its internal battery is not exhausted).
When the formatting operation is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a
formatting information page as shown below.
Card size.
The total size of the memory card memory in bytes.
Data size.
The size the printer uses for its system in bytes.
Remaining size.
The size remaining in the memory card for storing data in bytes.
2.10. Operating a Memory Card
2-24
Printing a list of data names
The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card for
reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.)
The printout (example above) includes the following information.
Partition (data) number. Reference number for each written data.
Name. The destination name of the written data as assigned automatically by the printer.
Size. The size of the written data in bytes.
Type. The type of the written data i.e., whether it is host data (Data) or font data (Font).
Card size. The total capacity of the memory card in bytes.
Data size. The total size of the data stored in the memory card in bytes.
Remaining size. The size of the capacity remaining in the memory card for storing further data, including the
amount of memory that the printer uses for its system (approximately 70 bytes).
Current terminating string. The PRESCRIBE IIe command that terminates a writing operation when writing to
memory card using the PRESCRIBE IIe RWER W command; usually WRED.
3.1. Resident Fonts
3-1
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
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.
3.1. Resident Fonts
3-2
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. Bit-
map fonts have a fixed height (size) for each character. There-
fore, 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.
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 incre-
ments.
Figure 3.1. Bitmap Font Character
Figure 3.2. Scalable Font Character
3.2. List of Fonts
3-3
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
The printer has 80 resident bitmap fonts. Note that all resident bitmap fonts include the letters BM
in the typeface name.
Scalable Fonts
The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts include the letters SWC or SWM in the type-
face name and are equivalent to HP LaserJet 5M fonts.
KPDL 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.
3.2. List of Fonts
3-4
Resident Scalable Fonts (1)
3.2. List of Fonts
3-5
Resident Scalable Fonts (2)
3.2. List of Fonts
3-6
KPDL Fonts
3.3. Symbol set
3-7
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 selec-
tion 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, dig-
its, 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.
Table 3.1. Bitmap Fonts Symbol sets
SSET value SSET ID Symbol set
40DISO-60 Norway
9 0I ISO-15 Italian
14 0N ECMA-94 Latin 1
19 0S ISO-11 Sweden
21 0U ISO-6 ASCII
37 1E ISO-4 U.K.
38 1F ISO-69 France
39 1G ISO-21 Germany
53 1U US Legal
83 2S ISO-17 Spain
277 8U HP Roman-8
341 10U IBM PC-8
373 11U IBM PC-8 (D/N)
405 12U IBM PC-850
3.3. Symbol set
3-8
Table 3.2. Scalable Fonts Symbol sets
SSET value SSET ID Symbol set
40DISO-60 Norway
9 0I ISO-15 Italian
14 0N ECMA-94 Latin 1
19 0S ISO-11 Sweden
21 0U ISO-6 ASCII
37 1E ISO-4 U.K.
38 1F ISO-69 France
39 1G ISO-21 Germany
53 1U US Legal
78 2N ISO Latin 2
83 2S ISO-17 Spain
173 5M PS math
174 5N ISO Latin 5
180 5T Windows Latin 5
202 6J MS publishing
206 6N ISO Latin 6
234 7J Desktop
269 8M Math 8
277 8U HP Roman-8
293 9E Windows Latin 2
298 9J PC-1004
308 9T PC-Turkish
309 9U Windows
330 10J PS text
341 10U IBM PC-8
373 11U IBM PC-8 (D/N)
394 12J Macintosh
405 12U IBM PC-850
501 15U Pi font
565 17U PC-852 Latin 2
620 19L Winbalt
629 19U Windows Latin 1
853 26U PC-775
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4-1
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, vari-
ous parts inside the printer must be cleaned at regular intervals.
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
The toner container in the printer should be replaced as soon as the message display shows
     or 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
    message will be shown instructing you to install a
new toner kit.
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% (with the Ecoprint mode*
turned off), the toner container will need replacing approximately once every 10,000** pages
(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 6,000.
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
❒
2 plastic bags (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.)
☛
We strongly recommend you use only the original Kyocera toner kit. Use of origi-
nal Kyocera toner assures the intended long term reliability of the printer.
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4-2
Supplying Toner
☛ Before proceeding, take note of the following:
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.
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 gen-
tly as possible.
☛ Keep the toner container as level as pos-
sible while removing.
3.
Put the old toner container in the plastic bag
supplied with the toner kit. Dispose of the toner
container.
☛ The old toner container may be inciner-
ated without the risk of generating
harmful gas.
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.
Top Cover
Old Toner
Container
Toner Container
Release Lever (Green)
Old Toner Container
Plastic Bag
New Toner Container
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4-3
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.
6. Install the toner container on the developer as
shown in the diagram.
☛ Be sure to peel off the seal on the toner
container before mounting the toner
container on the developer unit.
7. When the toner container is installed correctly
on the developer.
8. Push the top of the toner container unit ("PUSH
HERE") until it locks in.
☛ Make sure that the toner container is
properly locked in the printer.
9. Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part
in this diagram.
☛ It is necessary to clean the inside of the
printer after replacing the toner con-
tainer.
If the toner container is replaced when the message  
  is displayed, the message 
 ! will 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.
Sealing Strip
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4-4
Replace the Waste Toner Bottle
☛ 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.
2.
Remove the waste toner bottle as shown right.
☛ 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.
3.
Cap the waste toner bottle after removing from
the printer.
4.
To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste
toner bottle in the plastic bag supplied before
forwarding to proper disposal.
Side Cover
Old Waste
Toner Bottle
Old Waste
Toner Bottle
Old Waste
Toner Bottle
Cap
Plastic Bag
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement
4-5
5. Locate the new waste toner bottle in the toner
kit, and install in the printer as shown right.
☛ Do not cap the new waste toner bottle.
Insert the new waste toner bottle with the bot-
tle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the
figure.
6. After ensuring that the bottle is correctly
installed, close the side cover.
New Waste Toner Bottle
4.2. Cleaning
4-6
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 con-
tainer replacement.
☛ If the toner container has been replaced when the message  
  was displayed, the message   
 ! will be displayed after replacement. After cleaning the inside of the
printer following the procedure shown below, press the CONTINUE key; the mes-
sage 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.
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.
Main Charger Unit
Side Cover
Cleaning Knob
(Green)
4.2. Cleaning
4-7
Cleaning the Grid
1. Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the
new toner kit, and remove the cap.
☛ The grid cleaner pad is impregnated with
water. Perform the following cleaning
procedure before the pad dries.
2. Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the
pad uppermost, as shown in the diagram.
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.
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, push the
cleaning knob all the way in and close the
side cover.
Protective Bag
Cap
Grid Cleaner
Grid Cleaner
Main Charger Unit
(1)
(2)
(3)
4.2. Cleaning
4-8
Paper Feed Unit
To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the paper feed unit in the fol-
lowing manner.
1.
Pull the paper feed unit release lever up and
draw the paper feed unit all the way out until
it stops.
2.
Wipe the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth
included in the toner kit.
☛ Do not touch the transfer roller (the black roller) when wiping the paper ramp.
Paper Feed
Unit Release
Lever
Paper Ramp
Transfer Roller [Black]
See Note (☛) below
Registration Roller
Paper Feed Unit
Wiper Cloth
5.1. General Guide
5-1
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may or may not occur. The pro-
cedures 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
If the printer does not print
If nothing is displayed on the message display on the front control panel, then you probably have
a power problem. See section 5.2.
If the printing is abnormal
With the printer on-line and ready, press the STATUS key to print a status page. You can also opti-
mize 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 the result is not normal, you have a print quality problem. See section 5.4.
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  0 on its message
display, try adding optional memory. To add optional memory, see Chapter 1.
5.2. Power Problems
5-2
5.2. Power Problems
☛ 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 symp-
toms 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.
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.
Try using a different cable.
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.
5.4. Print Quality Problems
5-3
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.
5.4. Print Quality Problems
5-4
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 of 60.6 mm (2.4 inches), the problem may be a dirty transfer
roller. Call for the assistance of a service person.
If the defects occur at regular intervals of 94 mm (3.7 inches), the problem may be a damaged
drum unit or fuser roller. Call for the assistance of a service person.
Black or white vertical streaks
Check the control panel.
If the   .&/(   message 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.
5.4. Print Quality Problems
5-5
Faint or blurred printing
Check the control panel.
If the   .&/(   message is displayed and the indicator
is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.
Set the print density from the control panel to a higher level than the current setting. See Section
2.8.
Set the control panel   setting to 12.
Check the Ecoprint setting.
See Section 2.6.
Grey background
Check the control panel.
If the   .&/(   message is displayed and the indicator
is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.
Check the print density.
Display the print density menu from the control panel and select a lighter density setting. See Sec-
tion 2.8.
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.
5.4. Print Quality Problems
5-6
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.
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; or call for the assistance of a ser-
vice person.
Characters out of position
Check the file or program.
See if the problem is caused by incorrect PRESCRIBE II 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.
5.5 Indicators and Messages
5-7
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 Corrective Action
Flashing
The printer has run low on toner. The toner should be replaced as soon
as possible.
Lit
Install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.(Toner Empty)
Fast
Flashing
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 5.6.
Slow
Flashing
The paper has run out in the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray.
Please insert paper. See Section 1.4.
Lit
This indicates either the current paper feeder or the paper output point.
ATTENTION
Flashing
The printer has insufficient memory available or the printer is warming
up (
 
). Confirm the message indicated on the mes-
sage display. See Section 5.5.
Lit
Note the maintenance message on the message display and consult
Table 5.2.
5.5 Indicators and Messages
5-8
Maintenance Messages
Table 5.2 Maintenance Messages
Message Corrective Action
 5

Open the top cover, then close tightly.
 5

Open the side cover, then close tightly.
  

Open the paper feed unit, then close tightly.
8 
 
The face-down tray has become full (approx. 250 pages). You must remove all
printed pages from the face-down tray. When the printer senses that the face-
down tray is empty again, it will continues printing into the face-down tray
(Model FS-3700+ only).
  Add paper to the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray.
 
 .,.+$
Add a sheet of paper to the multi-purpose tray (manual mode), and press the
CONTINUE key.
 
( 4)
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 sec-
ond sheet onward.
You can abandon printing by pressing the CANCEL key.
 9 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 mac-
ros 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
commands explanation in the programming manual (CD-ROM).
  :8;<
 
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. See Section
4.1
.
 
 
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate
when this message is displayed. See section
4.1
.
 
 .,.+$
Please clean the inside of the printer. See Section
4.2
.
This message will be displayed when replacing the toner container after the mes-
sage   has been displayed. After
cleaning the inside of the printer, press the CONTINUE key and the printer will be
ready for printing.
 8
 "
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 :8;< . See
Section
4.1
.
* 8
 "
Install the waste toner bottle. See Section
1.4
. The printer does not operate when
this message is displayed.
5.5 Indicators and Messages
5-9
Error Messages
 5
$=<>;?!
Mechanical error (n=<, >, ;, ...)-Call a service person. The printer does not oper-
ate when a message beginning with $ is displayed. The total number of pages
printed is also indicated.
 5
=<>;?!
Controller error (n=<, >, ;, ...)-Call a service person. The printer does not oper-
ate when a message beginning with is displayed. The total number of pages
printed is also indicated.
Table 5.3 Error Messages
Message Corrective Action
* 5
 .,.+$
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.
 5
 .,.+$
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.)<R>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
-  from the control panel, and re-select .
See the last page in this manual.
: $
 .,.+$
Current print processing cannot continue.
To print out a error report, display -: from the mode
select menu, and select .
Press the CONTINUE key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by the
CANCEL key.
*$*3  
, 
The memory card is accidentally removed from the printer's memory card slot dur-
ing reading. If you continue reading the memory card, insert the same memory
card into the slot again. The printer again reads it from the beginning of the data.
Note: We recommend that you follow the reading procedure from the begin-
ning to ensure correct reading of the memory card.
, 0 
*$*3 
You have inserted the wrong memory card when the , mes-
sage 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.
 
*$*3 
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and the memory card
is not formatted, and therefore cannot be read or written. Follow the procedure
on Section
2.10
. to format the card.
 "
*$*3 
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.
# 
*$*3 
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and the battery in the
memory card is dead, or there is no battery at all. It is not possible to use the mem-
ory card mode until you insert a good battery in the card.
Message Corrective Action
5.5 Indicators and Messages
5-10
*$*3  &&
 .,.+$
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
description given below. Please note that error codes of <' and above only result
when memory card operations are done fromthe control panel.
<>: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.
<;: The memory card does not meet specifications. This memory card cannot
be used by this printer. Insert a memory card which can be used by this printer.
(See "Memory Cards" of
Chapter 2
.)
<?: The memory card is not a JEIDA card. Only JEIDA Ver. 4.2 memory cards can
be used by this printer.
<: The card is an S-RAM or flash card which cannot be used by this printer.
<: There is no battery in the memory card. Replace the battery in the memory
card with a new one.
<!: The memory card is write-protected. Cancel the write-protection of the
memory card.
<@: The memory card requires formatting. Format the memory card from the
control panel.
<': 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 com-
puter, and then the printer's CONTINUE key. Press the FORM FEED key if the mes-
sage  will appear in the message display. The message display will
return to reading .
>>: 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  in the message display.
>?: This is a logical error. Try substituting another flash memory card.
>@: 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.
>A: This is a write error. Try substituting another flash memory card. (Error codes
>? through >A apply 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.
,B  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.
Message Corrective Action
5.5 Indicators and Messages
5-11

 , 
, (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 , extinguishes 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.

 !<<

 ?<<
Change of the resolution indicator from !<< to ?<< (flashing) means that the
job in 600-dpi resolution was not able to run within the currently available mem-
ory. The resolution reverts to !<< dpi 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.
Message Corrective Action
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
5-12
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
The  3 message 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  3 message is displayed.
Compare the symbol on the front panel that is flashing to Figure 5.1 and take the appropriate
action listed below:
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. Depend-
ing 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.
A
Check the face-
down output tray.
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 inside of
the rear cover.
Open the printer's rear cover. Draw out the paper feed
unit. Pull out the paper as shown in Figure 5.2. Close
the printer's rear cover.
B
Check the face-up
output tray.
Refer to A, above.
Figure 5.1. Printer Symbol
C
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.
Check the registra-
tion roller.
If the paper is caught by the registration rollers, draw
out the paper feed unit half way and remove the
jammed paper. See Figure 5.4. Return the paper feed
unit to the printer.
D
Check the multi-
purpose tray.
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.
A
C
D
B
5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam
5-13
☛ 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.
Figure 5.2. Rear Cover
Figure 5.3. Paper Cassette
Figure 5.4. Paper Feed Unit
Rear Cover
Paper Feed Unit
Symbol Set Tables
6-1
Chapter 6
Symbol Set Tables
The following tables show all the characters included in the most common symbol sets avail-
able with the five emulations.
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-2
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
LaserJet 5M HP Roman-8 (8U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-3
LaserJet 5M ECMA-94 Latin 1 (0N)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-4
LaserJet 5M US Legal (1U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-5
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).
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-6
LaserJet 5M IBM PC-8 (D/N) (11U)
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).
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-7
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).
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-8
LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (6N)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-9
LaserJet 5M PS Math (5M)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-10
LaserJet 5M PS Text (10J)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-11
LaserJet 5M Math8 (8M)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-12
LaserJet 5M Pi Font (15U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-13
LaserJet 5M MS publishing (6J)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-14
LaserJet 5M Windows (9U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-15
LaserJet 5M Desktop (7J)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-16
LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 2 (2N)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-17
LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 5 (5N)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-18
LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (19L)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-19
LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (26U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-20
LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM (9J)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-21
LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 1 (19U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-22
LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 2 (9E)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-23
LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 5 (5T)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-24
LaserJet 5M PC-852 Latin 2 (17U)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-25
LaserJet 5M PC-Turkish (9T)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-26
Macintosh (12J)
6.1. HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets
6-27
LaserJet 5M International Characters
35 36 64 91 92 93 94 96 123 124 125 126
0U
ISO-6 US ASCII

1E
ISO-4 UK
‘ 
1F
ISO-69 French

1G
ISO-21 German
‘ 
0I
ISO-15 Italian

0S
ISO-11 Swedish names
!"#$
2S
ISO-17 Spanish
%&'‘ ()
0D
ISO-60 Norwegian v1
*+#‘ ,-$
Printer Specifications
A-1
Appendix A
Printer Specifications
* Including the raster memory (video-RAM). Extendable to 8 - 68 MB with optional memory.
Item
Description
FS-1700+ FS-3700+
Printing method Electrophotography, laser scan.
Printing speed 12 pages/minute (A4 or letter-size paper,
when printing multiple copies of the
same page)
18 pages/minute (A4 or letter-size paper,
when printing multiple copies of the
same page)
Resolution 600 dots/inch (vertical and horizontal) with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)
First print Approx. 15 seconds (A4 or letter size),
depends on input data.
Approx. 12 seconds (A4 or letter size),
depends on input data.
Warm-up time Approx. 50 seconds
(at 23°C, 120 V or 220 V)
Approx. 40 seconds
(at 23°C, 120 V or 220 V)
Controller PowerPC 603 (66 MHz) PowerPC 603e (100 MHz)
Main memory* 4 MB, expandable up to 68 MB
Memory card slot One, PC CARD (PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2 [type I , memory card] )
Self test Performed at power-up
Scanning system Laser diode, polygon mirror.
Maximum duty cycle 25,000 pages/month 50,000 pages/month
Drum Amorphous silicon drum
Developer Mono-component dry developer
Main charger Positive scorotron charger
Transferring Negative charger roller
Separation Curvature separation
Drum cleaning Blade cleaner
Drum discharging Illumination by eraser LED array
Fuser Heat roller and pressure roller
Toner saving Ecoprint mode
Paper Plain paper. See
Appendix B
.
Paper feed trays Cassette: A4 or letter size. Holds 250 sheets of weight 75 g/cm
2
, thickness 0.1 mm.
Multi-purpose tray: Adjustable to ISO A6 to Legal size. Holds 100 sheets of weight
75 g/cm
2
, thickness 0.1 mm.
Printer Specifications
A-2
Item
Description
FS-1700+ FS-3700+
Capacity of output trays Face-down tray — 250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm.
Face-up tray — 250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm.
Ambient conditions Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% RH
Optimum conditions: 20°C (68°F), 60% RH.
Altitude: Max. 2000m (6500 feet)
Illumination: Max. 1500 lux
Power requirements 120 V, 60 Hz, max. 5.8 A
(U.S.A./Canada)
220–240 V, 50Hz, max. 3 A
(European countries)
Max. allowable voltage
fluctuation: ±10%
Max. allowable frequency
fluctuation: ±2%.
120 V, 60 Hz, max. 7.8 A
(U.S.A./Canada)
220–240 V, 50Hz, max. 4 A
(European countries)
Max. allowable voltage
fluctuation: ±10%
Max. allowable frequency
fluctuation: ±2%.
Power consumption Max. 667 W
During sleeping 19 W
Max. 898 W
During sleeping 21 W
Noise Max. 50 dB (A) when printing
(excl. peak values)
Max. 39 dB (A) when idling
(excl. peak values)
Immeasurably low when sleeping
(Measured at 1m from the outside of the
printer, main unit only)
Max. 53 dB (A) when printing
(excl. peak values)
Max. 39 dB (A) when idling
(excl. peak values)
Immeasurably low when sleeping
(Measured at 1m from the outside of the
printer, main unit only)
Dimensions 373 mm (14.7") wide × 310 mm (12.2") high × 383 mm (15.1") deep
(Excl. the paper tray)
Weight 14 kg (30 lb.), main unit only
B.1. General Guidelines
B-1
Appendix B
Paper Selection
B.1. General Guidelines
The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinary dry
copier machines), but it can accept a variety of other types of paper as well within the limits spec-
ified below.
☛ The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when paper not
satisfying these requirements is used.
Selection of the right paper is important. The wrong paper can result in jams, misfeeds, curl, poor
print quality, and paper waste, and in extreme cases can damage the printer. The guidelines given
below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing and
reducing wear and tear on the printer.
Paper Availability
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper intended for xerographic
copiers can also be used with the printer.
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium. The most significant
difference between grades is the ease with which they pass through the printer. This is affected by
the smoothness, size, and moisture content of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut.
The higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paper jam and other problems,
and the higher the level of quality your printed output will reflect.
Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the printer's performance. A
high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-
priced paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.
Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined later). The traditional standard
weights are 16, 20, and 24 pounds (60g/m
2
to 90g/m
2
).
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
B-2
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the following
pages.
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition,
as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting
motions. A high-quality printing paper matching the printer's requirements withstands all these
stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copy consistently.
Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider when selecting paper
for the printer are as follows:
Condition of the Paper
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or contaminated with
lint, clay, or paper shreds
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and
can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid using paper with a surface coating or other
surface treatment. The paper should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.
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.
Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the total paper content
should consist of cotton or other fibers.
Paper Size
Cassettes and a MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in Table B.2. The dimensional toler-
ances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be
90° ±0.2°.
Table B.1 Specifications
Item Specification
Weight 60 to 90 g/m
2
(16 to 24 lbs./ream)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
Moisture content 4% to 6%
Direction of grain Long grain
Pulp content 80% or more
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
B-3
Smoothness
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause
voids in the printed output. Paper that is too smooth, however, can cause multiple feeding and
fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of a standard quantity of paper. In the traditional system the standard
quantity is a ream consisting of 500 sheets measuring 17 × 22 inches each. In the metric system
the standard quantity is 1 square meter.
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/m
2
(16 to 24 lbs/ream).
Thickness (Caliper)
Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low-caliper paper. The paper used
with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems
with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper may be too thin. If you are having
problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may be too thick. The proper thickness
is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass of the paper. Moisture
can affect the paper's appearance, feedability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing char-
acteristics.
Table B.2 Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding
Multi-Purpose tray Size
Cassette or
multi-purpose tray
Size
Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal 8.5 × 14 inches
Business 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter 8.5 × 11 inches
International DL 11 × 22 cm ISO A4 210 × 297 mm
International C5 16.2 cm × 22.9 cm ISO A5 148 × 210 mm
International B5 17.6 × 25 cm JIS B5 182 × 257 mm
Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches
Other sizes of paper can be fed manually.
The minimum size of manually fed paper is 80 × 148 mm
(3.1 × 5.8 inches), fed lengthwise. The maximum size is
216 × 356 mm (8.5 × 14 inches).
Commercial 9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches
Commercial 6-3/4 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches
ISO A6 105 × 148 mm
JIS B6 128 × 182 mm
Hagaki 100 × 148 mm
Ofuku-Hagaki 148 × 200 mm
B.2. Selecting the Right Paper
B-4
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 environ-
ment. Some tips on moisture control are:
❒
Store paper in a cool, dry location.
❒
Keep the paper 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.
❒
After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as the printer for 48
hours before use.
❒
Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
Paper Grain
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running parallel to the length (long
grain) or parallel to the width (short grain). Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the
printer. All paper used in the printer should be long grain.
Other Paper Properties
Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, to how openly or compactly the fibers
are bonded.
Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too stiff may bind. Either
way the result is a paper jam.
Curl: Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction. The paper should be loaded so
that the natural curl is downward, to counteract the upward curl imparted by the printer. Printed
sheets will then come out flat. Most paper also has a top and bottom surface. Loading instructions
are usually given on the paper package.
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.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of the paper. Whiter paper
provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
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. A
quality paper supplier should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.
B.3. Special Paper
B-5
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from damage during transport.
Quality paper obtained from a reputable supplier is usually properly packaged.
B.3. Special Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
❒
Overhead projection (OHP) film
❒
Adhesive-backed label paper
❒
Envelopes
❒
Colored paper
❒
Preprinted paper
❒
Recycled paper
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type). OHP film, label paper,
and envelopes should not be placed in the cassette; they must be fed manually and delivered in
the face up stack.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably, special paper is more likely
than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture etc.
given off in printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
☛
Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer and
check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.
Overhead Projection (OHP) Film
OHP film must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. It should satisfy
the conditions in Table B.3.
To avoid trouble, OHP film must be delivered face-up.
If OHP film jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very gently as it leaves the printer.
Table B.3 OHP Film Specifications
Item Specification
Tolerance of heat Must tolerate at least 190°C (374°F)
Thickness 0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensional accuracy ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 in)
Squareness of corners 90° ±0.2°
B.3. Special Paper
B-6
Adhesive-Backed 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 in Figure B.1. 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 com-
plexity of its composition, adhesive-backed
label paper is particularly likely to give trou-
ble in printing.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely cov-
ered 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.
Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications
Item Specification
Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m
2
(12 to 20 lbs/ream)
Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m
2
(28 to 40 lbs/ream)
Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
Composite thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
Moisture content 4% to 6% (composite)
Top sheet (white bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
Figure B.1 Adhesive-back label
Top sheet
Carrier sheet
Figure B.2 Label arrangement
Unacceptable
Acceptable
B.3. Special Paper
B-7
Envelopes
The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to 79 g/m
2
(16 to 21 lbs/
ream). Envelopes must be manually fed.
An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. For this reason, it may not be
possible to obtain consistent printing quality over the entire envelope surface.
Many envelopes have a diagonal grain orientation. (See Paper Grain above.) This orientation is
more likely to wrinkle and crease on its way through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes for
use with the printer, test a sample to verify the envelope's suitability.
Do not use envelopes having an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
Avoid long printing runs consisting of envelopes only. Extensive envelope printing can cause pre-
mature printer wear.
To avoid jamming due to curled envelopes, do not leave more than approximately 10 printed enve-
lopes stacked in the paper trays during multiple printing of the envelopes.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, listed in Table B.1. In addi-
tion, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the print-
ing process (up to 200°C or 392°F).
Preprinted Paper
Preprinted paper should have a bond paper base. The preprinted ink must be able to withstand
the heat of fusing during the printing process, and must not be affected by silicone oil.
Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of paper commonly used
for calendars.
Recycled Paper
Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper (See Table B.1
on page B-2.) except whiteness.
☛ Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that
printing quality is satisfactory.
C.1. Parallel Interface
C-1
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
Parallel interface communication modes
The printer features fast data transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode
can be activated from the printer's control panel (see Chapter 2, Operating the Page Printer) as
follows:
☛ Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.
Nibble (high) [default]
High speed data communication is used in compliance with the IEEE 1284 standard. Ordinarily,
you should leave this setting unchanged.
Auto
The printer automatically changes its communication mode to the one the host computer is cur-
rently using.
Normal
The printer uses the communication method discribed by to the normal definitions of the Centron-
ics interface.
High-speed
This mode enables faster data transmission between the printer and the host computer.
C.1. Parallel Interface
C-2
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.
[ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode (IEEE 1284). In the Auto mode, these signals are bi-directional.
Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments
Pin In/out Description
1In
Strobe* [nStrobe]
2In
Data 0 [Data 1]
3In
Data 1 [Data 2]
4In
Data 2 [Data 3]
5In
Data 3 [Data 4]
6In
Data 4 [Data 5]
7In
Data 5 [Data 6]
8In
Data 6 [Data 7]
9In
Data 7 [Data 8]
10 Out
Acknowledge* [nAck]
11 Out
Busy [Busy]
12 Out
Paper Empty [PError]
13 Out
On-Line (Select) [Select]
14 In
Auto-feed [nAutoFd]
15 —
Not connected
16 —
0V DC
17 —
Chassis GND
18 —
+5V DC
19 —
Ground return
20 —
Ground return
21 —
Ground return
22 —
Ground return
23 —
Ground return
24 —
Ground return
25 —
Ground return
26 —
Ground return
27 —
Ground return
28 —
Ground return
29 —
Ground return
30 —
Ground return
31 In
Ignored [nInit]
32 Out
Error*, returns error status if FRPO O2=2 [nFault]
33 —
—
34 —
Not connected
35 Out
Power Ready
36 In
Select In [NSelectIn]
C.1. Parallel Interface
C-3
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.
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. Acknowl-
edge* 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.
☛ 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.
+5V DC (pin 18)
This line is connected to the printer's +5V DC line (+5V ±0.5V, 250 mA 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.
C.1. Parallel Interface
C-4
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.
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
C-5
C.2. 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.
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.
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.
Table C.2. RS-232C Signal Pin Assignments
Pin In/out Signal Description
1-FG
Frame ground
2OutTXD
Transmit Data
3InRXD
Receive Data
4OutRTS
Request To Send
5InCTS
Clear To Send
6InDSR
Data Set Ready
7-SG
Signal Ground
20 Out DTR
Data Terminal Ready
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
C-6
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 unde-
fined.
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.
☛ 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
☛ The following instructions are intended for the technician only.
Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board
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 only by the edge.
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
C-7
Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer
☛ 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 three screws from the printer's
rear cover.
3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of
the printer.
☛ Before pulling the main board out,
clean an area on the table, etc., at the
back of the printer's rear panel. For-
eign objects, accidentally sticking to
the back of the main board, can
cause serious damage to the printer.
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.
2. After completion of the above, return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the
procedure followed when removing it.
Power OFF
(O)
Jumper Connector
Jumper Connector
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
C-8
Verifying the Setting
The procedure described below should be followed to verify that the RS-422A mode had been cor-
rectly 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    in 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.
Interface Signals
The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3.
Overview of Signals (RS-422A)
FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.
SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)
All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a
signal ground.
Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments
Pin In/out Signal Description
1–FG
Frame ground
3InRDA
Receive data Inverted
7–SG
Signal ground
9OutSDA
Send data Inverted
10 Out SDB
Send data
18 In RDB
Receive data
[Printer Status Page]
Indicates the current serial
interface mode.
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface
C-9
RDB - Receive Data - (Pin 18)
RDA - Receive Data Inverted - (Pin 3)
These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer. (differential input)
SDB - Send Data - (Pin 10)
SDA - Send Data Inverted - (Pin 9)
These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the printer to the computer. (differential output)
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 6V.
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.
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol
C-10
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 Pro-
gramming Manual. The parameters and their identification codes are given below.
H1: Baud rate
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.
H4: Parity
The factory setting is "None" (0 on the status printout).
Parameter value Baud rate
3300
6600
12 1200
24 2400
48 4800
96 9600
19 19200
38 38400
57 57600
11 115200
Parameter value Meaning
0None
1Odd
2Even
3 Ignore
C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol
C-11
H5: Protocol logic
The factory setting is 0.
H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold
This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90.
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 10K bytes. The factory-set value is 6 meaning
60K bytes.
☛ 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.
PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0 command
The PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0 command is provided to allow manipulating XON/XOFF when an error
has occured on the serial interface. The following table summarizes the error status corresponding
to different D0 values.
Parameter value Meaning
0
Combination of 1 and 3 below
1
DTR/DSR, positive logic
2
DTR/DSR, negative logic
3
XON/XOFF
4
ETX/ACK
5
XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol
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
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection
C-12
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 ther-
mofit tube. Leave wire 4 unconnected.
7. Tape all remaining loose ends, or seal them with thermofit tube.
8. Screw the plastic cover back on.
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 simul-
taneously, using positive logic for DTR.
C.4. RS-232C Cable Connection
C-13
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.
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, per-
manent 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.
Index
Index-1
Index
A
Abandoning a printing job
2-7
Adhesive label
B-6
Amorphous silicon drum
xiii
Auto cassette
2-13
Automatic manual feeding
1-20
B
Bit pattern
3-2
Bitmap Font
3-2, 3-3
naming format
3-2
Buzzer (Audio warning)
2-18
C
Cassette size
B-3
Centronics
1-13
Cleaning
grid cleaner
4-1, 4-7
main charger unit
4-6
paper feed unit
4-8
Code set
2-12
Contents of carton
1-4
Control keys
- key
2-5
+ key
2-5
CANCEL key
2-5
CONTINUE key
2-5
ENTER key
2-5
EXIT key
2-5
FEED keys
2-5
FORM FEED key
2-5
MODE key
2-5
ON LINE key
2-5
STACK key
2-5
STATUS key
2-5
Control panel
control keys
2-5
INTERFACE indicator
2-2
message display
2-2
PAPER SIZE indicator
2-3
RESOLUTION indicator
2-2
symbolic indicators
2-4
COPY indicator
2-3
D
Developer unit
1-8
Downloadable font
3-1
E
Ecopower mode
xiv, 2-14
Ecoprint
xiv
adjusting
2-16
Ecoprint mode
2-16
ECO-PRODUCT
xii
Emulation
2-12
Envelopes
B-7
Error Messages
resolution changing
5-11
Error messages
Battery error
MEMORY CARD
5-9
Format error
MEMORY CARD
5-9
I/F occupied
5-10
image fit
5-11
Insert the same
MEMORY CARD
5-9
MEMORY CARD err
Insert again
5-9
Memory overflow
Press CONTINUE
5-1, 5-9
MEMORYCARD err ##
Press CONTINUE
5-10
Print overrun
Press ON LINE
5-9
Read fonts failed
5-10
Warning battery
MEMORY CARD
5-9
Expansion memory
1-23
Extension cord
1-2
F
Face-up output tray
install
1-12
Feed selection
2-7
Font
bitmap font
3-2
definition
3-1
identifying characteristics
3-1
scalable font
3-2
symbol sets
3-7
Form Feed Time Out
2-2
G
Grid cleaner
4-1
I
Indicators
5-7
ATTENTION
2-4, 5-7
DATA
2-4
ON LINE
2-4
Installing the printer
1-1
basic requirements
1-2
clearance
1-1
location
1-1
place to avoid
1-1
power requirements
1-2
Interfaces
1-13
Interior view
1-6
K
KIR
setting
2-15
test pattern page
5-1
KIR 2
levels
2-15
KPDL
3-1
KPDL Font
3-3
Kyocera Digital Library CD
xv
User’s Manual
xv
Kyocera PrintMonitor (KPM)
xiv
M
Main circuit board
1-23, C-6
Maintenance messages
Add paper
5-8
Call service person En
5-9
Call service person Fn
5-9
Clean printer
Press CONTINUE
5-8
Face-down tray paper full
5-8
Load paper
5-8
Missing Waste-
toner bottle
5-8
Paper feed unit Open
5-8
Index
Index-2
Paper jam
5-8, 5-12
Replace Toner
Clean printer
5-8
Replace Waste-
toner bottle
5-8
Set paper Press
CONTINUE
5-8
Side cover Open
5-8
Toner low TK-20 Clean
printer
5-4, 5-5, 5-8
Top cover Open
5-8
Warning Low memory
5-8
Memory card
3-1
Delete
2-22
Format
2-23
handling
1-22
insert
1-21
List of data names
2-24
Partition
2-24
Read fonts/data
2-20
remove
1-21
RWER command
2-21, 5-10
Writing data
2-21
Memory expansion
installing
1-23
minimum memory
requirements
1-23
Message display
2-2
Mode select menu
2-12
Multi-purpose tray
1-17
cassette mode
1-18
first mode
1-20
manual mode
1-19
OHP film
1-20
paper guides
1-17
protector bar
1-17
selecting
1-17
sub tray
1-17
N
Names of parts
front view
1-5
interior view
1-6
rear view
1-6
Net work
xiv
Note on power
1-3
O
OHP film
B-5
On Line
2-7
Optional interface
2-2
Options
xv
P
Packing
1-3
Paper
B-3
adhesive label
B-6
colored paper
B-7
condition
B-2
envelope
B-7
grain
B-4
OHP film
B-5
preprinted paper
B-7
recycled paper
B-7
selection
B-1
size
B-2
special paper
B-5
specifications
B-2
thickness
B-3
type
2-13
weight
B-3
Paper cassette
1-11
clips
1-11
paper limit
1-11
Paper feed unit release lever
1-5,
4-8
Paper jam
1-2, 5-12
Paper stopper
1-12
Parallel interface
1-13, 2-2, C-1
bi-directional/high-speed
xiv
clips
1-13
communication modes
C-1
pin assignments
C-2
transmission mode
2-12
Partition
2-24
PDF417
xiv, xvi
Plastic bag
4-2
Please wait
2-2
PostScript
3-3
Power cord
1-13
Power requirement
1-2
Power switch
2-6
PRESCRIBE IIe command
xvi, 2-5,
5-6
FRPO D0 command
C-11
FRPO I0 command
2-20
RWER command
2-24
Print density
2-17
Print quality
5-3
Printer
Specification
A-1
Printer driver
1-15
Processing
2-2
Protocol
C-10
R
Ready
2-2
Ready indicator
2-6
Recycled paper
B-7
Registration roller
4-8
Resident font
3-3
Resolution
2-2
Resource protection
2-17
RS-232C
1-6, 2-2, C-5
cable
C-12
pin assignments
C-5
RS-232C/422A
C-12
RS-422A
1-6, 2-2, C-6
jumper connector
C-7
pin assignments
C-8
S
Scalable Font
3-3
Scalable font
3-2
outline
3-2
Self test
2-2
Serial interface
1-13, 2-2, C-5
PRESCRIBE IIe FRPO D0
command
C-11
protocol
C-10
RS-232C mode
C-6
RS-422A mode
C-6
Service Status page
C-8
Set up
1-7
Setup
emulation
1-14
face-up output tray
1-12
interface
1-13
paper
1-11
paper cassette
1-11
paper stopper
1-12
power cord
1-13
printer driver
1-15
status page printing
1-14
toner container
1-8
SIMM
installing
1-25
removing
1-26
sockets
1-24
test
1-26
Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP)
xiv
Sleep mode
xiv, 2-14
Please wait
2-14
Sleeping
2-14
Sleep timer
2-14
Sleeping
2-2
Soft fonts
3-1
Index
Index-3
Stack selection
2-6
Status page
printing
2-8, 5-1
status page
1-14
Symbol set
3-7
Symbol sets
6-1
HP LaserJet 5M symbol
sets
6-2
T
Temperature and humidity
1-2
Thick paper
2-13
TK-20/TK-20H
4-1
Toner container
4-2
dispose
4-2
installing
1-8
life
4-1
release lever
4-2
replacement
4-1
sealing strip
1-8, 4-3
Toner kit
4-1
Top cover
1-8, 1-9
Troubleshooting
error messages
5-9
guidelines
5-1
indicators
5-7
interface
5-2
maintenance messages
5-8
quality problem
5-3
Two-dimensional bar code
(PDF417)
xiv
Typeface
3-1
U
User’s Manual
xvi
W
Waiting
2-2
Waste toner bottle
1-9
Windows
1-15
Wiper cloth
4-8
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This diagram gives quick reference to the
full menu options and the sequence of
selection. Vertical movement between
delections in the diagram is achieved by the
+ and - keys; and horizontal movement by
the and keys.
1.
Press the MODE key.
2.
Press the + or - key repeatedly until the
message display indicates the desired
item.
3.
Press the ENTER key to start changing the
setting.
4.
Press the + or - key until the desired set-
ting is selected.
5.
Press the ENTER key again.
If you want to abandon the setting, press
the CANCEL key instead of the ENTER key.
6.
Press the EXIT key to finalize the setting
procedure. The message display returns to
Ready.
Hints
❒
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change by pressing ENTER.
❒
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(CONTINUE) and (FORM FEED) keys to
move to or return from the sub items.
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sets are available.
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IBM Proprinter
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DIABLO 630 EPSON LQ-850
Bitmap and Scalable Fonts
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 PC-8
IBM PC-8 (D/N)
IBM PC-850
ISO Latin 6
ISO-4 U.K.
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IBM D/N
IBM PC-850
IBM PC-860
IBM PC-863
IBM PC-865
US Legal
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DIABLO France
DIABLO Germany
DIABLO U.K.
DIABLO Denmark
DIABLO Sweden
DIABLO Italy
DIABLO Spain
DIABLO Japan
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LQ Spain
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LQ Norway
LQ Denmark 2
LQ Spain 2
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IBM D/N
IBM PC-850
IBM PC-860
IBM PC-863
IBM PC-865
Scalable Fonts
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PS math
PS text
Math8
Pi font
MS publishing
Windows
Winbalt
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ISO Latin 2
ISO Latin 5
Windows Latin 1
Windows Latin 2
Windows Latin 5
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PC-852 Latin 2
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occurs during printing. This is set to 2II before leaving the
factory.
*3: 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.
*4: The !6L]H menu is not available for the Courier and Lette r-
Gothic fonts. Use the !3LWFK menu to scale these fixed
fonts.
*5: Any value from 0 to 495 [seconds] in 5-second increments.
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*6: Any value from 0 to 120 [minutes] in 5-minute increments.
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*9: Resouce protection is available only when the printer has more
than 10 MB (14 MB if the duplexer is on) of additionally
installed main memory.
*10: For service purpose only.
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