KYOCERA FS-3700 Manual de usuario

r Françaisr ItalianoFS-1700/3700 Users ManualKyocera Laser PrintersTable of Contents

IntroductionThe Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make acontribution to a cleaner environment as well as

EnvelopesThe printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to 79 g/m2 (16 to 21lbs/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed.An env

Appendix CHost Computer InterfaceThis appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer’s parallel, RS-232C/RS-422Ainterfaces. It also lists pi

Interface SignalsThe pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1 . Asterisks in thetable indicate signals that are

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 t

Select In [NSelectIn] (Pin 36)This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to forcethe printer on-line. In

C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A InterfaceRS-232C interfaceInterface SignalsThe pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Tabl

RS-232C Interface Voltage LevelsThe voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C specifications. SPACE isfrom 3 volts to 15 volts. M

Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the PrinterBe sure to remove the memory card first if inserted in the printer’s memorycard slot.Withdraw the m

Verifying the SettingThe procedure described below should be followed to verify that the RS-422A mode had beencorrectly set.1.Make sure the power swit

RS-422A interface voltage levelsThe interface signal voltage levels conform with the EIA RS-422A standard. The differentialvoltage varies from 200 mV

Sleep mode (Ecopower)— conserves energy during the printer’s idle periods.Ecoprint mode— extends toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on t

C.3. RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolA protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/RS-422A parameters are stor

H5: Protocol logicParameter value Meaning0Combination of 1 and 3 below1DTR/DSR, positive logic2 DTR/DSR, negative logic3 XON/XOFF4ETX/ACK5XON/XOFF rec

C.4. RS-232C Cable ConnectionPreparing an RS-232C CableAfter obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assign

Baud rate=9600 bps, Data bits (character length)=8 bits,Stop bits=1, Parity=NoneThe three RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and DTR. The printer performs

AAbandoning a printing job 2-7Adhesive label B-6Amorphous silicon drum ixAppleTalk interface kit (IB-3) 1-15Auto cassette 2-13Automatic manual feeding

MMacintosh computerAppleTalk interface kit (IB-3) 1-15PostScript upgrade kit 1-15Main circuit board 1-23, C-6Maintenance messagesAdd paper 5-8Call ser

SIMMinstalling 1-26removing 1-26sockets 1-24test 1-27Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) xSleep mode x, 2-14Please wait 2-14Sleeping 2-14Sleep t

OptionsThe following options are available for the printer.DU-20 DuplexerEF-1 Envelope FeederHS-3E Bulk Paper StackerHS-20 Paper Handler/StackerIB-3 A

User’s Manual (on CD-ROM):InstallationPrinter operationControl panel operationsFontsMaintenance and troubleshootingSymbol setsPRESCRIBE II Programming

Table of ContentsChapter 1 Installing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1—11.1. Positioning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—12.1. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—13.1. Bitmap and Scalable Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—16.1. IBM Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.7. Memory Expansion InstallationIn this section is explained how to expand the printer’s memory. Expanded printer memory en-ables you to print more

Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the PrinterBe sure to remove the memory card first if inserted in the printer’s memorycard slot.Withdraw the m

CautionNO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S EMULATION MOD

SIMM to be usedSee your Kyocera dealer for purchasing information of the SIMMs that are best suited for usewith this printer.Either 1 MB, 2 MB, 4 MB,

Installing and Removing SIMMsInstalling SIMMsInsert the SIMM into the socket as shownright.1.Insert the connector end of the SIMMinto the socket.2.Car

Testing the Expansion MemoryAfter you have finished installing SIMMs in the printer, test the printer to see if the installationhas been successful.To

CautionNO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S EMULATION MOD

Typeface Trademark AcknowledgementAll resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Dutch801, Swiss

FCC statementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause ha

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 Feede

Laser noticeThis printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapterfor Class I (1) laser products, and elsewher

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1.Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use.2.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean

Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEq

Typeface Trademark AcknowledgementAll resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Dutch801, Swiss

❐ If you ship the printer, remove and ship the developer unit (and the waste toner bottle)separately. The printer is originally supplied with a shippi

IntroductionThe Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make acontribution to a cleaner environment as well as

Sleep mode (Ecopower)— conserves energy during the printer’s idle periods.Ecoprint mode— extends toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on t

OptionsThe following options are available for the printer.DU-20 DuplexerEF-1 Envelope FeederHS-3E Bulk Paper StackerHS-20 Paper Handler/StackerIB-3 A

User’s Manual (on CD-ROM):InstallationPrinter operationControl panel operationsFontsMaintenance and troubleshootingSymbol setsPRESCRIBE II Programming

Table of ContentsChapter 1 Installing the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1—11.1. Positioning the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2—12.1. Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3 Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—13.1. Bitmap and Scalable Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 6 Symbol Set Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—16.1. IBM Symbol Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Feed SelectionThe FEED key selects the paper feed cassette [ ] or multi-purpose tray [ ] (or the option paper feeder[s], if installed)as the paper sou

FCC statementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause ha

1.Halt the printing program on the computer. The printer continues to print the data it hasalready received. It is a good idea to set the printer to o

Sample Status PageOption interface information(if installed)3a3456122.2. Operating Procedures 2-9

1 — Firmware version informationThe printer’s firmware version number and release date.2 — Current status informationThis information gives the printe

5 — Memory allocation statusTotal memory shows the total amount of memory installed in the printer, including the ex-panded memory, if installed. User

2.3. Using the Mode Select MenuThis section explains how to use the MODE key on the control panel. The MODE key allows youto set or change the printer

Item Function Default SettingSelects the multi-purpose tray mode from first,cassette, or manual.The key allows access to submenu , selects the size o

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 adj

2.5. KIR LevelThis printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR provideshigh quality printing by providing a softw

Optimized stripesThe current KIR setting is optimal.Dark vertical stripesSet the KIR mode to or . Try printing the testpattern again. If you still

2.7. Resource ProtectionWhen you switch from the HP LaserJet emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros arelost. Resource protection preser

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 Feede

2.9. Setting the Audio Warning (Buzzer)In addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jam-ming occurs, an audi

The alarm will continue to sound while the error condition continues (if the printer is in thesleep mode, the alarm will be silent for that period alo

2.10. Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory CardSome memory card writer utility programs are available for writing data to the m

Writing Data to a Memory CardA memory card can hold up to 127 data partition names, depending on its capacity. Whenwriting to the card, a name is assi

4.Check that the message display has changed to , then press the (FORMFEED) key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer

Formatting a Memory CardFormatting allows data to be written to the card. A new memory card must be formatted be-fore it can be used in the printer.Fo

Printing a list of data namesThe printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card forreference. (Printing a

Chapter 3FontsThis chapter describes the types of fonts you can use with the printer, including theprinter’s resident and KPDL fonts (option), and sym

Bitmap fontsA bitmap font is made of a fixed bit pattern (Figure 3.1.).This pattern is stored in a special format for use in theprinter. Bitmap fonts

3.2. List of FontsThis section contains a full list of the printer’s resident fonts. You can print the same font list fromthe printer by using the pri

Laser noticeThis printer is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapterfor Class I (1) laser products, and elsewher

Resident Bitmap Fonts (1)3.2. List of Fonts3-4

Resident Bitmap Fonts (2)3.2. List of Fonts3-5

Resident Bitmap Fonts (3)3.2. List of Fonts3-6

Resident Scalable Fonts (1)3.2. List of Fonts3-7

Resident Scalable Fonts (2)3.2. List of Fonts3-8

Resident Scalable Fonts (3)3.2. List of Fonts3-9

KPDL Fonts3.2. List of Fonts3-10

3.3. Symbol setA symbol set is the set of alphabetical and numerical characters and symbols the printer prints.Each character is assigned to a particu

Table 3.2. Scalable Fonts Symbol setsSSET value SSET ID Symbol set4 0D ISO 60: Norway9 0I ISO 15: Italian14 0N ECMA-94 Latin 1 19 0S ISO 11: Swedish2

AudreyTwo-RegularSWC Incised901SWC-Black Swiss742SWC-BoldCondensedClarendon-CondensedSWC Incised901SWC-Italic Swiss742SWC-BoldCondensedItalicCourier-B

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1.Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use.2.Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean

Chapter 4MaintenanceThis printer is designed to provide years of trouble-free service without the necessity ofprinter module replacement. However, you

Supplying Toner☛ Before proceeding, take note of the following:Do not leave floppy disks etc. lying around while performing this mainte-nance procedur

5. The bottom of the toner container issealed with a plastic strip. Carefully pullthe sealing strip off the toner container,making sure not to leak an

Replace the Waste Toner Bottle☛ When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner bottle in the printershould also be replaced with a new one f

5. Locate the new waste toner bottle in thetoner kit, and install in the printer asshown right.☛ Do not cap the new waste toner bot-tle.Insert the new

4.2. CleaningIn addition to the maintenance procedures described on the following pages, the charger wirein the drum unit and paper feed unit should b

Cleaning the Grid1. Take the grid cleaner from protective bagin the new toner kit, and remove the cap.☛ The grid cleaner pad is impregnatedwith water.

Paper Feed UnitTo avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the paper feed unit in thefollowing manner.1.Pull the paper feed un

Chapter 5TroubleshootingThis chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may or may not occur. Theprocedures are easy to follow. If a proble

5.2. Power ProblemsThe printer power rating must be within the voltage range in your country. Ifin doubt, consult your dealer.If nothing happens when

Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEq

5.4. Print Quality ProblemsPrint quality problems range from uneven tone to completely blank output. The troubleshoot-ing procedure for each type of p

Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dotsClean the charger wire.Open the printer side cover. Pull the green main charger wire cleaning knob slowly in a

Faint or blurred printingCheck the control panel.If the message is displayed and the indi-cator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section

Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCheck the paper chute and the ramp.Draw out the paper feed unit and check for toner on the paper ramp. Clean

5.5. Indicators and MessagesThe tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems indicated by the con-trol panel symbolic indicators

Maintenance MessagesTable 5.2 Maintenance MessagesMessage Corrective ActionTop coverOpenOpen the top cover, then close tightly.Side coverOpenOpen the

Message Corrective ActionMechanical error ( = , , , ...)—Call a service person. The printer doesnot operate when a message beginning with is displa

Message Corrective ActionThis message appears when an error occurs during access to the memory cardusing the PRESCRIBE II ICCD command or from the pri

5.6. Correcting a Paper JamThe message is displayed on the message display when paper becomes stuckin the paper transport system, the paper feed tim

When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paperare difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the j

❐ If you ship the printer, remove and ship the developer unit (and the waste toner bottle)separately. The printer is originally supplied with a shippi

Mode Select MenuSub Items(*2)(*4) or (*5)(*6)(*7)(*8)☛ See the next page for explanation. or (*9)(*3) or (*10)(*1) : These items will not showunles

*1:Depending on the emulation selected, the following code setsare available.HP LaserJet 4 PlusIBM ProprinterX24E or LinePrinterDIABLO 630 EPSON LQ-85

Appendix APrinter SpecificationsItemDescriptionFS-1700 FS-3700Printing method Electrophotography, laser scan.Printing speed 12 pages/minute (A4 or let

ItemDescriptionFS-1700 FS-3700Capacity of output trays Face-down tray—250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm.Face-up tray—250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm.Ambie

Appendix BPaper SelectionB.1. General GuidelinesThe printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind used in ordinarydry copie

Paper SpecificationsThe following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the follow-ing pages.Table B.1 Specifications

Paper SizeCassettes and a multi-purpose tray are available for the paper sizes listed in Table B.2. The di-mensional tolerances are 0.7 mm ( 0.0276

The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When therelative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the

Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from damage during trans-port. Quality paper obtained from a reputable supplier is

Adhesive-Backed LabelsThe basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into con-tact with any part of the printer.