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Wide Format Printer
Operation Guide
Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer.
Keep it in the designated location for easy reference.
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As an ENERGY STAR Partner, KYOCERA MITA AMERICA, INC. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. * ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. NOTE • This Operation Guide applies to models KM-P4845w and KM-P4850w. For the purposes of this guide, KM-P4845w is a 2.6 ppm (prints per minute) printer (36" x 48" size) while KM-P4850w is a 3 ppm printer (36" x 48" size). • This Operation Guide contains content for both the inch and metric specification models of
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Please read this Operation Guide before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below. DANGER: Indicates that serious injury or even death will very possibly result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compl
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Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of America and other countries. • WINDOWS ME is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation of America. • Adobe, Acrobat and PostScript are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. • IBM and IBM PC-AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of America. • Macintosh, MacOS, AppleTalk and
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Reading the Functions Edition (On-Line Manual) for This Machine (1) Windows (2) Macintosh 1. Insert the CD-ROM that is included with the printer into the CD- 1. Insert the CD-ROM that is included with the printer into the CD- ROM drive of your computer. ROM drive of your computer. 2. Click on [Documentation] under [Main Menu] on the left side of 2. Double-click on the icon for the CD-ROM disk, and then double- the screen shown below. click [Welcome.pdf] for the shown window. The Kyocera Mita *
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Setting Up the Printer Configuring the Printer 1 Network Settings [Configuring the IP Address, etc.] ....................... Page 3-2 Configuring Your Computer 2 Name Settings [Changing the Computer (Device) Computer and Host Names] ................................................ Page 3-4 3 Installing the Printer Driver (Refer to the Functions Editon [On-Line Manual].) Printer Set-Up is Complete! iii
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Options To add a paper source. To use this machine as a scanner or a copier. To count the number of sheets output. Printer Scanner unit Key counter Roll unit iv
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Table of Contents Trademark Information................................................ i CHAPTER 5 About This Operation Guide ....................................... i MANAGEMENT AND SETTING............5-1 Reading the Functions Edition (On-Line Manual) for 1. Machine Default ............................................. 5-1 This Machine .........................................................ii (1) List of Machine Settings .................................... 5-1 Setting Up the Printer .......
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CHAPTER 1 IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST. CAUTION LABELS Caution labels have been attached to the printer at the following locations for safety purposes. BE SUFFICIENTLY CAREFUL to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam. Label 1 High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of getting burned..................... Label 2 (Inch specification only) High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of getting burn
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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS • If the floor is delicate against casters, when this product Environment is moved after installation, the floor material may be damaged. CAUTION • During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effect to one's health. If, however, • Avoid placing the printer on or in locations which the printer is used over a long period of time in a poorly are unstable or not level. Such locations may ventilated room or when making an extremely larg
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Cautions when using the printer CAUTION WARNING • DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the • DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with wires may become broken and there is a danger water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the near the printer. This type of situation presents a power plug when removing the power cord from danger of fire or electrical shock
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Other precautions Cautions when handling • DO NOT place heavy objects on the printer or cause consumables other damage to the printer. • DO NOT open the front cover, turn off the main switch, CAUTION or pull out the power plug during printing. • When lifting or moving the printer, contact your service • DO NOT attempt to incinerate the toner representative. containers or the waste toner tank. Dangerous sparks may cause burns. ..................................... • Do not
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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET-UP 1. Names of Parts 3 6 26 3 1 4 5 4 7 0 ! @ 8 9 8 (1) Main Body 1 Operation panel 0 Main switch Use to make settings in the printer. Turn this switch ON ( | ) in order to use the printer. Conversely, 2 Ejection cover make sure this switch is OFF ( ) before connecting network Open in case of a paper jam. cables. 3 Ejection release lever Operate this lever in case of a paper jam. IMPORTANT 4 Printer body release lever Operate this lever in case of a paper jam. • Once you
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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET-UP ^ % ¤ ⁄ $ ) # # Network interface connector ⁄ Waste toner tank Use to connect the printer to the LAN (Local Area Network) with a ¤ Paper transport knob 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable. Operate this knob in case of a paper jam. $ Right cover ‹ Dew prevention heater switches Open to replace the waste toner tank. Switches for paper sources 1, 2, and 3. % Toner replenishing slot › Main heater switch Open to add toner. If this switch is turned off, the dew prevention heaters w
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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET-UP 1 2 3 4 @ # 5 $ % 7 ^ 8 6 99 0! (2) Operation Panel 1 Ready indicator 0 Enter key This indicator is lit when the printer is on-line and goes out when it Press this key when you want to register a setting. The Enter key is off-line. In addition, the indicator flashes while the internal server is also used to return to the printer to standard mode from energy computer is starting up. saver or sleep mode (Page 2-6). 2 Data indicator ! */Menu key This indicator flashes dur
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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET-UP 2. Included Software The following software can be found on the CD-ROM that is included • Print Utility with the printer. A Print Utility is included so that you can select a file to be printed without the need to open the corresponding application. (Up to 30 files can be selected at one time.) NOTE The Print Utility is compatible for use with the following file formats: HP-GL, HP-GL2, HP-RTL, Calcomp906/PCI, Calcomp907/PCI, Refer to the Functions Edition (On-Line Manu
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CHAPTER 2 PRIOR TO SET-UP 4. Energy Saver Function The automatic energy saver function automatically sets the printer to a low energy consumption mode when the printer has not been used for a specific period of time. When in energy saver mode the message “Pre heating” [“Now preheating”] will be displayed. Upon detection of a print signal from the computer, the printer automatically returns to its standard mode and starts printing. Pressing the Enter key will also cause the printer to return to
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CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING 1. Setup (1) System Configuration Printing from Windows Print command Network hub Printer driver Printout 100BASE-TX (or 10BASE-T) cable Computer Printing from Macintosh Print command Network hub LaserWriter 8 PPD file Printout 100BASE-TX (or 10BASE-T) cable Computer 3-1
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CHAPTER 3 GETTING READY FOR PRINTING Network Settings [Configuring the IP Address, etc.] (2) Procedures Perform this procedure in order to register the required network settings. Connecting the Printer to Your Network Perform this procedure in order to connect the printer to the network NOTE hub. • The IP address to be used for the printer will differ depending upon Turn the main switch on the printer OFF ( ). your network. Confirm the address that you need to use in advance 1 with your ne
