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Table of Contents
Page Printer
Operation Guide
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Caution NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION. Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1 . 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 o
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IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CON- DITIONS 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 WITHI
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Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corporation. Agfa Japan License Agreement Guidelines • 1.“Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the
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Contents Introduction ................................................................................................vii Guide to the Manuals................................................................................................................................... viii Guide to the Operation Guide........................................................................................................................ ix Chapter 1 Basic Operations ..........................................
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Contents Chapter 4 Paper Selection....................................................................... 4-1 4.1 General Guidelines ................................................................................................................................ 4-2 4.1.1 Paper Availability......................................................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.2 Paper Specifications .........................................................
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Contents Appendix C Printer Specifications.............................................................C-1 C.1 Printer Specifications........................................................................................................................... C-2 Glossary........................................................................................ Glossary-1 Index .................................................................................................. Index-1 vi
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Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as EcoPrint function that reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects automatically media before print. This section explains the following topics: • Guide to the Manuals • Guide to the Operation Guide vii
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Guide to the Manuals Item Description Installation Guide Describes procedures from printer setup to printing a (paper manual) test page. KX Printer Driver Describes the procedure to install the printer driver Installation Guide software. (paper manual) Operation Guide Guides you through topics concerning the operations (this manual) and maintenance of the printer. KX Printer Drivers Describes how to install and set the printer driver. Operation Guide PRESCRIBE Command PRESCRIBE is the native
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Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Operations This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on top of the printer. Chapter 2 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to care for your printer. Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 4 Paper Selection This chapter explains the t
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Chapter 1 Basic Operations 1 This chapter explains the following topic: •Operator Panel 1-1
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Operator Panel 1.1 Operator Panel The operator panel on top of the printer consists of four indicators and two keys. The four indicators light, flash, and go off in combination, indicating the printer’s status. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The numbers used in the above figure are referred to in the “Reference” column of the table on the following page. 1-2
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Operator Panel 1.1.1 Indicators Refer to the following table for the name and description of each indicator. The same indicator can have a variety of meanings, depending on the speed at which it is flashing. For details, see Chapter 3. Reference Name Status Meaning 1 Ready indicator Lit Indicates online status (printing is possible). Flashing • An error has occurred, but printing resumes when the key is pressed. • Offline status. You cannot print, but the printer can receive (Green) data. •
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Operator Panel The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. FS-1010 Page Printer STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Released: 1 Hardware Information Memory 2 5 Page Information Installed Options 3 6 Network Status Emulation 4 7 Error Log 8 Toner Gauge 9 100 0 Interfaces 10 KIR Test pattern ON 11 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware vers
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Operator Panel 1 — Software Version This information shows the software (firmware) version and date of issue of the printer. 2 — Hardware Information This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by an asterisk), paper size, and various other printer settings. 3 — Page Information This information shows the currently selected resolution, number of copies printed to date, and the total page count. 4 — Network Status This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, Defaul
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Operator Panel 9 — Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner container is full. The closer to 0, the smaller the amount of remaining toner. 10 — Interface Information This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk). The Font section shows the font that is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font). It is possible to set different default
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Chapter 2 Maintenance 2 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: • Toner Container Replacement •Cleaning 2-1
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Toner Container Replacement 2.1 Toner Container Replacement When the printer runs low on toner, the (toner) indicator flashes on the operator panel. Be sure to promptly replace the toner container and clean the inside of the printer when this message appears. If the printer stops printing while the (toner) indicator is lit, replace the toner container to continue printing. 2.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval Assuming an average toner coverage of 5%, with EcoPrint mode turned off the
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Toner Container Replacement 2.1.2 Replenishing Toner Open the printer’s top cover. 1 Top Cover Pull lock lever #1 to the release (UNLOCK) position, then pull lock 2 lever #2 to the release (right) position. Lock Lever #2 Lock Lever #1 Gently remove the old toner container. Put it in the supplied plastic 3 bag and dispose of it. Plastic Bag 2-3
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Toner Container Replacement Take the new toner container from the bag. Hold it with the 4 protective seal (orange-colored) facing up. Shake the toner container horizontally at least 5 times. This ensures that the toner is evenly distributed inside. New Toner Container Carefully remove the protective seal (orange-colored). 5 Protective Seal Install the new toner container in the printer. Push firmly on the top 6 of the container at the positions marked PUSH HERE until you hear it click in pl
