Kyocera Mita Ecosys FS-1800+ User manual

Installation 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 HP PCL 6. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures
described in the Operation Guide contained as an electronic file in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM
supplied with the printer.
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 or typographical errors in the present
edition.
No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No
responsibility is assumed for defects in the printer's firmware (contents of its read-only memory).
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Table of Contents
STEP 1 Unpacking.........................................................................1
STEP 2 Positioning the Printer .....................................................2
STEP 3 Installing the Toner Container .........................................3
STEP 4 Installing the Waste Toner Bottle.....................................5
STEP 5 Connecting the Printer to the Computer.........................7
STEP 6 Connecting the Power Cord ............................................9
STEP 7 Adding Paper to the Paper Cassette and MP Tray .......10
STEP 8 Turning the Power Switch On ........................................17
STEP 9 Printing a Status Page....................................................18
©2001 by Kyocera Corporation All rights reserved
Revision 1.0 August 2001
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Unpacking
Carefully remove the printer and other items from the box. Check that nothing is miss-
ing against the list of shipped components below.
List of Shipped Components
STEP
1
Printer
(D)
(C)
(A)
(B)
(E)
Printer
Power Cord (E)
Installation Guide
[this booklet] and
other printed matter
(B)
Kyocera Mita Digital
Library CD-ROM (B)
Waste Toner
Bottle (D)
Toner Container (C) Plastic Bag for
Developer Unit (A)
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Positioning the Printer
Make sure that the place of installation meets the following requirements:
Clearance
Be sure to secure enoughspace
around the printer. Prolonged
use without sufficient clearance
may cause heat to build up
within the printer, resulting in
fire.
Environment
Do not install the printer where temperature or humidity is outside the rec-
ommended range. Print quality may suffer and there will be an increased
chance of paper jams.
Places to Avoid
Avoid installing the printer in locations subject to:
• Direct drafts of hot or cold air
• Direct drafts from outside (Avoid locations near building entrances.)
• Sudden temperature or humidity changes
• Sources of high temperature, for example, near stoves or radiators
•Excessivedust
•Vibration
• Unstable surfaces and surfaces that are not level
• Ammonia or other harmful fumes (If you are planning to fumigate the room, or
make liberal use of insecticide, remove the printer first!)
• Excessive sunlight or humidity
• Lack of ventilation
• Low air pressure, e.g., elevations greater than 2000 meters (6500 feet) above
sea level
Te m p e r a t u re 10 to 32.5 °C (50 to 90.5 °F), ideally about 23 °C (73.4 °F)
Humidity 20 to 80 %, ideally 60 %
STEP
2
30 cm (11-13/16 inches)
25 cm
(9-7/8
inches)
60 cm
(23-5/8
inches)
30 cm
(11-13/16
inches)
20 cm (7-7/8 inches)
[40 cm (15-3/4 inches) when the option
face-up output tray is installed]
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Installing the Toner Container
Before you can use the printer for the first time, you must prepare it by installing the
toner container, waste toner bottle, and set up the interfacing with the computer.
1Open the printer top cover all the way.
2Take the toner container from the bag.
3With the label side down, thoroughly
shake the toner container (in the direc-
tion of the arrow) ten times or more to
loosen and mix the toner inside.
4Carefully remove the protective seal.
5Install the toner container into the
printer.
STEP
3
To p C o v e r
Toner Container
10 times or
more
Protective Seal
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6Push firmly on the top of the toner con-
tainer at the positions marked PUSH
HERE.
Whenthetonercontainerfits intoplace,
it will lock with a clicking sound.
7Close the top cover.
To remove the toner container
Pull the lock lever (green colored) to
the right and gently lift the toner con-
tainer.
Lock Lever
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Installing the Waste Toner Bottle
The waste toner bottle is supplied with the printer. The waste toner bottle must be
installed in the printer.
1Open the cap of the waste toner bottle.
2Open the side cover on the left side of the
printer.
3Insert the waste toner bottle as shown
in the figure. The bottle will be locked
when it fits into place.
STEP
4
Cap
Waste Toner
Bottle
Side Cover
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4Ensuring that it is correctly inserted,
close the side cover.
To remove the Waste Toner Bottle
While holding the waste toner bottle,
press the lock lever and then gently
remove the waste toner bottle.
Lock Lever
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Connecting the Printer to the Computer
There are various ways of connecting the printer to the computer, such as throughthe
parallel interfaceconnector, serial interface connector, or through the option network
interface card.
Printer Connections
Before performing this step, be sure to turn off both the printer and the com-
puter’s power switches and unplug the printer’s power plug from the power
outlet. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock.
A standard Centronics parallel interface connector ( ) and serial (RS-232C)
interface connector (IOIOI) are located on the rear of the printer.
STEP
5
Printer (Rear)
Parallel Interface
Network Option Network
Interface Card
(3.3 V DC)
Serial Interface
Power Supply
Connector for option
sorter (See the option
sorter’s user’s man-
ual.)
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Parallel Interface Connection
1Plug one end of the printer cable (not
included) into the parallel interface con-
nector on the rear of the printer.
• Use a parallel printer cable
that complies with the
IEEE1284 standards.
• The printer will work best if it
is installed near the computer.
The connecting cable should
be shielded and not be longer
than 3 meters (10 feet).
2Close the clips on both sides to fix the
connector in place.
Plug the other end of the printer cable
into the computer’s parallel interface
connector.
Serial Interface Connection
1Plug one end of the printer cable (not
included) into the serial interface con-
nector on the rear of the printer.
The printer will work best if it is
installed near the computer.
The connecting cable should be
shielded and not be longer than
3 meters (10 feet).
2Securely tighten the screws on both
sides of the connector.
Plug the other end of the printer cable
into the computer’s serial interface con-
nector.
Parallel Printer Cable
Clip Clip
Serial Interface Cable
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Connecting the Power Cord
This section describes the procedure for connecting the power cord and various cau-
tions.
Notes on Power Supply
• Install the printer near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for
the printer alone.
• Only use this printer with the supply voltage indicated on the serial number
label attached to the printer’s rear panel.
• If an extension cord is used, the total length of the power cord plus extension
should be 5 meters (17 feet) or less.
Power Requirements
To Connect the Power Cord
• Be sure the printer’s power switch is turned off.
• Only use the power cord supplied with the printer.
1Plug the power cord into the power cord
connector on the rear of the printer.
2Connect the other end of the power cord
into a power outlet.
Be sure to connect to a 3-wire
grounded power strip.
Voltage 220 to 240 V ±10 %
Frequency 50/60 Hz (220 to 240 V) ±2 %
Current capacity Max. 3.6 A at 220 to 240 V
STEPSTEP
6
Power Cord
Connector
Power Cord
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Adding Paper to the Paper Cassette and MP
Tray
The paper cassette can accommodate A5 to A4/Letter size paper and can hold
approximately 500 sheets. The MP (Multi Purpose) tray can accommodate the vari-
ous paper sizes and can hold approximately 100 sheets of paper.
Paper sizes that are not standard sizes (custom sizes) but within the size limita-
tions can also be loaded into the cassette. When loading custom sizes into the cas-
sette, the size must be input into the printer on the operator panel (Refer to the
Operation Guide [PDF file] provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-
ROM). Standard size paper settings are indicated as fixed positions in the cas-
sette.
A paper cassette (PC-60LG) that can accommodate A5 to A4/Letter and Legal size
paper is optionally available.
The following paper weights can be used with the printer.
The edges of paper are sharp. When loading paper, be careful not to cut
your hand on the paper.
Paper cassette
1Pull the paper cassette all the way out of
the printer.
2Push the bottom plate down until it
locks.
Paper source Paper weight
Paper cassette 60 to 105 g/m²
MP tray 60 to 200 g/m²
STEP
7
Paper Cassette
Bottom Plate
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Standard paper sizes are attached to
the inside of the paper cassette as
shown in the following figure.
3Turn the paper size dial so that the size
of the paper you are going to use
appears in the paper size window.
When the paper size dial is set
to CUSTOM the paper size must
be set into the printer on the
operator panel. See the Opera-
tion Guide (PDF file) provided
on the Kyocera Mita Digital
Library CD-ROM.
4Adjust the position of the paper guides
located on the left and right sides of the
paper cassette. Pull the release lever on
the left side guide and slide to the
desired paper size.
Paper Size Dial Paper Size Window
Release Lever
Paper Guides
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5Adjust the position of the paper stopper
located at the rear of the paper cassette.
Pull the release lever and slide the
paper stopper to the desired paper size.
When shipped from the factory, the
paper cassette is set to A4 size.
When using custom size paper, move
the paper guides and paper stopper all
the way out, insert the paper, then
adjust the paper guides and paper stop-
per to the size of the paper. Adjust them
so that they are in light contact with the
paper.
6Make sure that the edges of the paper
are aligned. Slide the paper into the
paper cassette.
• Do not load more paper than
will fit under the load limits on
the paper guides.
• The paper cassette will hold
approximately 500 sheets of
paper with a 80 g/m² (21 lb.)
basis weight, or with a thick-
ness of 0.11 mm.
B5A4
Release Lever
Paper
Stopper
Load Limit Load Limit
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7Set the st ack of paper so that it is under
the clips as shown.
8Insert the paper cassette into the slot in
the printer. Push it straight in as far as
it will go.
There is a paper gauge on the right
side of the front of the paper cassette
to indicate the remaining paper
supply. When paper is exhausted, the
pointer
will go down to the level of
(empty).
Clip Clip
Paper Gauge
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MP (Multi Purpose) tray
1Pull the MP tray towards you until it
stops.
2Pull out the subtray.
3Adjust the position of the paper guides
on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes
are attached to the MP tray. For stan-
dard paper sizes, slide the guides to the
position marked correspondingly.
4Align the paper with the paper guides
and insert as far as it will go.
Do not load more paper than will
fit under the load limits on the
inside of the MP tray.
MP Tray
A4
LTR B5 A5
Paper Guides
Load Limit
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If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, for example, if the
paper is already printed on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite
direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat.
Envelopes
Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first.
• Test a sample envelope on the printer and check that printing quality is
satisfactory before purchasing.
• To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes be delivered face-up
using the option face-up output tray. Refer to next page.
Sometypesofenvelopesarenot suitable
for printing. For details on suitable
types of envelopes, see the Operation
Guide contained as a PDF file in the CD-
ROM supplied with the printer.
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Installing the Option Face-up Output Tray
Use the face-up output tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed
side facing up (reverse order), or when you are printing on envelopes, postcards,
transparencies, or thick paper.
This face-up output tray is a separate option.
Legal Size
A4 Size
Letter Size
Paper Stopper
Face-up Output Tray
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Turning the Power Switch On
This section describes the procedure for turning on the printer’s power.
During start-up, the language for the message display and status page of this printer
can be selected from English, German, French, Italian,and Dutch.
The default message language is English. For how to change the message lan-
guage to another, refer to the Selecting a Message Language section.
1Switch on the printer’s power. The mes-
sage display should indicate Self
test.
If the indicator does not light,
check that previous steps were
performed properly.
When the printer is first switched
on after installation, there will be a
delay of approximately 8 minutes
before the printer gets ready to
print as the developer unit needs to
be filled with toner. During this
period, the message display shows
Please wait (Adding toner).
2Wait until the READY ( ) indicator is
also lit and the message display indi-
cates Ready. The printer is ready to
print.
Selecting a Message Language
The default message language is English. To change the message language to
another, follow the procedure described below. If required, your dealer can down-
load major languages other than English, German, French, Italian, and Dutch to
your printer. Please contact your dealer.
1While pressing the ENTER key,turn the
power switch ON ( l). Keep pressing the
ENTER key until the message display
indicatesPlease wait (approximately
1 minute). The message display should
indicate Self test.
2When the message display shows
Please wait, release the ENTER key.
STEP
STEP
8
Power Switch
Ready
--- A4 PLAIN
GO
CANCEL MENU ENTER
?
Please wait
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3The message display indication
changes to that shown on the left and ?
flashes.
4Press the or key repeatedly until
the message display shows the desired
language and then press the ENTER
key.
If you do not wish to change the setting,
press the CANCEL key.
5The READY ( ) indicator on the oper-
ator panel lights and the printer gets
ready to print.
Printing a Status Page
To test the printer, print a status page indicating factory settings.
1Press the MENU key on the operator
panel.
2Press the or key repeatedly until
the message display shows
Print Status Page.
3Press the ENTER key twice. The mes-
sage display indicates Processing
during printing of the status page, then
returns to Ready.
If the status page prints correctly,
printer setup is complete. For details on
using the printer, refer to the Operation
Guide contained as a PDF file in the CD-
ROM supplied with the printer.
MSG language
? English
or
ENTER
STEP
9
MENU
Print
Status Page
or
ENTER
2 times press
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