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FS-1700/3700
Users Manual
Kyocera Laser Printers
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Introduction 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 4 Plus. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures de- scribed in Chapter 2 (on CD-ROM). 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
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Introduction 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. Centutry Schoolbook, Stymie, and Cooper-Black are trademarks of Kingsley-ATF Type Corporation. ITC ZapfDingbats, ITC Souvenir, ITC Benguiat, and ITC Bookman are registered trademarks of International Type- face Corpor
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Introduction FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de- vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection a
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Introduction Conforming to the Class B limits ❐ DU-20 Duplexer ❐ EF-1 Envelope Feeder ❐ HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker ❐ IB-3 AppleTalk Interface Board ❐ PF-20 Paper Feeder ❐ PF-20mini Paper Feeder ❐ PK-series KPDL Upgrade Kit ❐ 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 applie
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Introduction 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. Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (European/Asian countries) (U.S.A./Canada) CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Healt
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Introduction 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 reli- able operation of the product and to protect it from overheating,
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Introduction Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3. GSGV, 18.01.1991: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weni
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Introduction ❐ If you ship the printer, remove and ship the developer unit (and the waste toner bottle) separately. The printer is originally supplied with a shipping container specifically de- signed for the developer unit. Pack the developer unit in this container and the waste toner bottle in the plastic bag obtainable from a toner kit and ship them separate from the printer itself. Be sure to consult a serviceman before attempting long-distance transportation of the printer. SM ENERGY STAR A
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Introduction Introduction The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. 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, a
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Introduction 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 79 internal bitmap fonts, the printer provides 45 fully-scalable resident typefaces that are equivalent to HPLJ fonts. The scalable typefaces can be used at an
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Introduction Options The following options are available for the printer. DU-20 Duplexer EF-1 Envelope Feeder HS-3E Bulk Paper Stacker HS-20 Paper Handler/Stacker IB-3 AppleTalk Interface Board 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-7E Bulk Paper Feeder PF-20 Paper Feeder (A5, JIS B5, A4, Letter, Legal
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Introduction User’s Manual (on CD-ROM): p Installation Printer operation p p Control panel operations p Fonts p Maintenance and troubleshooting p Symbol sets PRESCRIBE II Programming Manual (on CD-ROM): p PRESCRIBE II command reference p Fonts p Bar codes Printer permanent parameters p p Emulation PDF417 Two Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual (on CD-ROM): p PDF417 overview PRESCRIBE II commands for PDF417 p xii
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Table of Contents 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—1 2.1. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—1 Message Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—2 Interface Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—2 Resolution Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Chapter 3 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—1 3.1. Bitmap and Scalable Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—1 Bitmap fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—2 Scalable fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—2 3.2. List of Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—1 6.1. IBM Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—2 6.2. Diablo 630 Symbol Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—8 6.3. LQ-850 Symbol Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—11 6.4. HP LaserJet 4 Plus Symbol Sets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—13 Appendix A Printer Specifications. .
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1.7. Memory Expansion Installation 1.7. Memory Expansion Installation In this section is explained how to expand the printer’s memory. Expanded printer memory en- ables 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
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1.7. Memory Expansion Installation 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. Power OFF ( ) 3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer
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1.7. Memory Expansion Installation SIMM to be used See your Kyocera dealer for purchasing information of the SIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer. Either 1 MB, 2 MB, 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 66 MB. The table below shows valid SIMM configurations for memory expansion. Total printer memory Type and number of SIMMs required 2 MB (Facto
