Avision AM3100L User manual

AM3000 series User's Manual
AM3200 / AM3100L
AM3230 (only for all other content except fax functions)
(D/N: 250-0477-E V2.0)

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Documents for the AM3000 series of products
The documents for these series of products are divided as follows. Please refer to
them for detailed information.
Model Documents
included
Format
AM3000 series
user’s manual
PDF files included on
the accompanying
CD-ROM
AM3200 & AM3100L
(Scanner-Printer-Copier)
AM3000 series
quick guide
Printed book
AM3000 series
user’s manual
(only for all other
content except
fax functions )
PDF files included on
the accompanying
CD-ROM
AM3230
(Scanner-Printer-Copier-Fax)
AM3230 Fax
user’s Guide
(only for fax
content)
Printed book

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Trademarks
The brands and product names herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Copyright
©2001 Avision Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the manufacturer.
Warranty
The information contained in this document(s) is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material,
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.

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The Federal Communications Commission Statement
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 generate, 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 interference 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.
CE Warning!
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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EC Declaration of Conformity
Update with final regulations
According to EN55022 and EN55024
Manufacturer’s Name: Avision Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: No. 20, Creation Road I,
Science Park, Hsinchu
Taiwan, ROC
Declare that the product
Model Name AM/MF3000 series
Conforms to the following Product Specification
Emission: EN 50081-1
EN 55022
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Immunity: EN 55024
EN 60950
IEC 61000-4-2
IEC 61000-4-3
IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5
IEC 61000-4-6
IEC 61000-4-8
IEC 61000-4-11

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As an ENNERGY STAR Partner, Avision Inc. has determined that this
product meets the ENNERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
LASER SAFETY INSTRUCTION
This printer is a page printer which is operated by means of a laser. There is no
possibility of danger from the laser, provided the printer is operated according to the
instructions in this manual. Since radiation emitted by the laser is completely confined
within protective housings and external covers, the laser beams cannot escape from the
machine during any phase of user operation.
•Do not place a coffee cup, vase, or other liquid-filled container on the machine.
Spillage can damage the machine’s electrical parts and insulation.
•Take care not to drop paper clips, staples, or any other metal objects into the
machine.
•Avoid watching the lamp during operation with the Document cover in the open
position. Should you need to copy for a long period with the Document cover open,
it is advisable to arrange a shield for your eyes or to wear sunglasses.
•When clearing paper jams, refer to the instructions in this manual.
•Before disconnecting the plug, turn the machine off. Make sure your hands are dry.
Hold the plug itself, not its cord, when disconnecting it from the receptacle.
•Never attempt to open any fixed cover.
•Do not attempt to alter the machine or its parts.
•Under normal conditions the small quantities of ozone gas produced by the
machine are harmless. However, if the machine is used for an extended period or
within a small room, you should make sure that the area is adequately ventilated.
Also ventilate the room if you notice the machine smalls after a period of frequent or
extended use.
•Do not modify this product, as a fire, electrical shock, or breakdown could result. If
the product employs a laser, the laser beam source could cause blindness.
•Do not attempt to remove the covers and panels which have been fixed to the
product. Some products have a high-voltage part or a laser beam source inside
that could cause an electrical shock or blindness.

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•If this product becomes inordinately hot or emits smoke, or unusual odor or noise,
immediately turn OFF the power switch, unplug the power cord from the power
outlet, and then call your authorized service representative. If you keep on using it
as is, a fire or electrical shock could result.
•If this product has been dropped or its cover damaged, immediately turn OFF the
power switch, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, and then call your
authorized service representative. If you keep on using it as is, a fire or electrical
shock could result.
•The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause
burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as paper mis-feed,
do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a
“Caution! Hot Surface” caution label.
•Do not store the machine’s consumables in any of these locations:
−Where the temperature or humidity may be excessively high.
−Where flammable items or liquids are stored.
−In direct sunlight.
−In dusty conditions.
CAUTION ！
Use of the controls, adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those
specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This machine is certified as a Class 1 laser product. This means that the machine does
not produce hazardous laser radiation.

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Table of Contents
1GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT......................................................................1-1
IDENTIFYING YOUR PRODUCT’S HARDWARE COMPONENTS........................................................1-1
IDENTIFYING PRODUCT PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................1-3
CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................1-4
2HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................................................2-1
REMOVE THE PLASTIC BAG AND THE TAPES ...............................................................................2-1
REMOVING THE SHIPPING LOCK .................................................................................................2-3
INSTALLING A TONER CARTRIDGE..............................................................................................2-3
INSTALLING AND LOADING THE MEDIA INPUT TRAYS.................................................................2-5
INSTALLING THE ADF INPUT TRAY............................................................................................2-7
INSTALL PAPER STOPPER ...........................................................................................................2-8
INSTALL PRINTER OUTPUT TRAY ................................................................................................2-8
CONNECTING THE ADF CABLE TO YOUR PRODUCT....................................................................2-9
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE...............................................................................................2-9
TURNING THE MACHINE ON....................................................................................................2-10
3ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING......................................................................................3-1
MENU TABLE .............................................................................................................................3-1
MEMORY STORAGE....................................................................................................................3-4
NAVIGATION KEYS.....................................................................................................................3-4
SETTING THE PAPER SIZE...........................................................................................................3-6
SLEEP MODE..............................................................................................................................3-7
PRINTING REPORTS....................................................................................................................3-8
RESETTING THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR COUNTER..........................................................................3-9
REMOVING ORIGINAL BACKGROUND ......................................................................................3-10
4COPYING............................................................................................................................4-1

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ENTER COPY MODE....................................................................................................................4-1
LOADING ORIGINALS TO COPY ...................................................................................................4-1
SETTING COPYING OPTIONS.......................................................................................................4-3
TONER SAVE............................................................................................................................4-13
CHANGING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................................................4-14
5SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................5-1
INSTALLING SOFTWARE.............................................................................................................5-1
UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE ......................................................................................................5-14
6PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS.......................................................................................6-1
HOW TO ACCESS THE PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS.......................................................................6-1
7USING QLINK....................................................................................................................7-1
TO START THE QLINK...............................................................................................................7-3
MFP BUTTON SETTING SECTION.................................................................................................7-4
COPY FUNCTION SECTION..........................................................................................................7-8
SCAN FUNCTION SECTION ........................................................................................................7-13
8SCANNER OPERATION..................................................................................................8-1
USER INTERFACE OPERATION.....................................................................................................8-1
9MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................9-1
CLEARING THE ADF PAPER JAM................................................................................................9-1
CLEANING THE ADF..................................................................................................................9-2
CLEANING THE GLASS ...............................................................................................................9-3
REPLACING THE SNAP-IN PAD MODULE ....................................................................................9-4
REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE .................................................................................................9-6
CLEARING THE PRINTER PAPER JAM..........................................................................................9-7
10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................................................................................10-1
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................10-2

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1 Getting to know your product
Identifying your product’s hardware components
AM3200：
Control panel
Print cartridge door
ADF input tray
(not for AM 3100L)
Media input tray
Priority input tray
ADF lid
USB port ADF port
Power jack
Paper stopper
Printer output tray

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AM3100L/MF3100L:
Control panel
Print cartridge
Media input tray
Priority input tray
Document cover
USB port ADF port
Power jack
Printer output tray

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Identifying product package contents
drum & toner printer paper tray
printer output tray paper stop
(not for AM 3100L)
ADF input tray
(not for AM 3100L)
Quick Guide & CD USB cable Power cable

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Control Panel Functions
Function Keys
X
Starts a copying or scanning job.
Stops an operation at any time.
In Standby Mode, clears the copy options
Allows you to save on toner by using less
toner to print a document.
XY
Z[

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Y
Selects the document concentration mode for the
current copy job.
Sets the product to automatically collate multiple
copies into sets.
Prints 1,2, or 4 original images reduced to fit onto
one sheet of paper.
Prints 1~4 pages reduced to fit onto one sheet of
paper.
Prints 1~2 pages reduced to fit onto one sheet of
paper.
Selects the number of copies.
(Pressing the button one time increases one page.)
Adjusts the brightness of the documents for
the current copy job.
Makes a copy smaller or larger than the
original.

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ZLets you access Scan mode.
Lets you access Copy mode.
Turns on when paper jam happens.
The toner cartridge warning LED
When flashing, the toner cartridge will be empty
or the drum will be out of use.
When steadily turning on , the toner has been
completely consumed, a wrong toner cartridge is
used, or the drum has been out of use.
Displays messages on the screen to help you set
up and use this product.
Enters Menu Mode and scrolls through the
menus available.
Scrolls through the options available for the
selected menu item.
Confirms the selection on the display.
Scans your original to a designated software.
(Refer to Page 7-7.)
Deletes entered data or lets you exit the menu by
pressing repeatedly.
[
Enter the number of copies by these number
keys.

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2 Hardware Installation
Remove the plastic bag and the tapes
AM/MF 3200：
Remove the plastic bag, as shown below:
Remove the tapes, as shown below:
plastic bag
tape

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AM/MF 3100L：
Remove the plastic bag, as shown below:
Remove the tapes, as shown below:
plastic bag
tape

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Removing the shipping lock
Unlock the product by moving the lock switch to the “Unlock” position.
Warning: "Always slide shipping lock to 'Lock' position before transporting this product from
one location to another. And slide to 'Unlock' position before using it."
Installing a toner cartridge
To install a toner cartridge, use the following steps:
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to light for
more than a few minutes.
1 Make sure the toner cartridge door is open.
2 Insert the cartridge as shown.
3 Close the toner cartridge door.
Loc
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Unloc
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Note
If toner gets on your clothing or other fabric, wipe off the toner with a dry
cloth. Wash the items in cold water and air dry.

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Installing and loading the media input trays
To install and load the media input tray and the priority input tray, use
the following steps:
1. Slide in the media input tray until it fits.
2. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters
to fit the paper size.