Kyocera Mita FS 8000C - Color Laser Printer User manual

FS-8000C
FS-8000CD
FS-8000CN
Color Printer
Quick Reference Guide
Kyocera Corporation
14-9, Tamagawadai 2-Chome, Setagaya Ward
Tokyo 158-8610, Japan
©2001 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved. Revision 1.4., 2001.12
Printed in Japan
2BM80030D

Notice
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT.
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE
PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION
MODES.
The information in this manual is subject to change without notifi-
cation. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The
user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographi-
cal 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).
This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided
with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are pro-
tected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other repro-
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©2001 Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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FS-8000C Quick
Reference Guide
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Contents
Guide to the information about the printer .................................3
Understanding the Error Messages ...........................................4
Loading Paper .........................................................................11
Clearing Paper Jams ...............................................................14
[Paper Jam — Feeder # Cover] ..................................15
[Paper Jam — Cassette #] ..........................................15
[Paper Jam — MP Tray] .............................................16
[Paper Jam — Duplexer Drawer] ................................16
[Paper Jam — Paper Feed Unit] .................................17
[Paper Jam — Side Cover] .........................................22
[Paper Jam — Option Stacker] ...................................23
Toner Container Replacement ................................................24
Replacing the Toner Container ...................................25
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle ..............................27
Replacing the Oil Unit ..............................................................29
Replacing the Maintenance Kit D (Separation Charger Unit) ..32
Cleaning the Printer .................................................................36
Cleaning the Paper Feed Unit .....................................36
Cleaning the Main Charger Unit ..................................38
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Guide to the information about the printer
The following documentation and CD-ROM are sup-
plied:
Quick Reference
Guide (This bro-
chure)
This manual provides common information
about the printer such as loading paper,
understanding messages, etc. This manual
can be retained in the plastic pocket at the
printer.
Operation Guide This guide is supplied as an online manual
(PDF) in the CD-ROM. This guide fully
details the information on the printer fea-
tures, hardware, troubleshooting, printer
driver handling, etc.
Installation Guide This guide provides information on install-
ing the printer and other options before
starting to use.
Kyocera Mita Digital
Library CD-ROM
This CD includes the printer software for
Kyocera Mita printers such as printer driv-
ers, network printer monitors, and various
software utilities.
Web site The latest versions of printer drivers and
utilities are available at: http://www.kyo-
cera.com/w2k/.
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Understanding the Error Messages
These messages appear on the printer’s message dis-
play when the printer needs the operator’s attention.
For more details, refer to chapter 6 of the Operation
Guide.
Message Corrective Action
Add paper (with
paper source indica-
tion)
The paper has run out in the paper source
(paper cassettes, MP tray, or optional
paper feeders). Supply paper according to
the paper source displayed.
Add staples
Press GO
The optional document finisher has run
out of staples. Replenish staples and
press the GO key.
Call service
####:0123456
A mechanical error (#=0, 1, 2, ...). Contact
your Kyocera Mita dealer for service. The
printer does not operate when this mes-
sage is displayed. The total number of
pages printed is also indicated, e.g.
0123456.
Call service
F####:0123456
A controller error. Contact your Kyocera
Mita dealer for service. The printer does
not operate when this message is dis-
played.
Call service
Person F0
A data communication error between the
printer controller and the operator panel.
Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for ser-
vice. The printer does not operate when
this message is displayed.
Cassette 1
not loaded
No. 1 (topmost) paper cassette is not
installed. Install the cassette. The cas-
sette number can be 1(topmost) to 6 (bot-
tom), or, for the FS-8000CD, 2 to 6
(bottom).
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Check waste
toner bottle
The waster toner bottle is not installed or
full. Install the waste toner bottle.
Clean printer
Press GO
The printer has reached the schedule to
conduct cleaning. Clean the inside of the
printer. After cleaning the inside of the
printer, press the GO key and the printer
will resume printing.
Duplex drawer
not loaded
This message is applicable to the FS-
8000CD only. The duplexer drawer is not
installed. Install the duplexer drawer.
Face-down tray
paper full
The face-down tray has become full
(approx. 500 pages). Remove all printed
pages from the face-down tray.
Face-up tray
path error
The face-up tray is not open although you
have attempted to print in the face-up tray.
Open the face-up tray.
File not found
Press GO
You have attempted to print a job that is
not contained in the virtual mailbox.
Format error
Hard disk
The hard disk installed in the printer is not
formatted, and therefore cannot be read
or written.
Format error
Memory Card
The memory card inserted in the printer is
not formatted, and therefore cannot be
read or written.
Front cover
open
The front cover is open. Close the front
cover.
Hard disk err ##
Press GO
A hard disk error has occurred. Press the
GO key to proceed.
I/F occupied You have attempted to use the operator
panel to change a setting on the interface
from which data are presently being
received. Wait until the printer finishes
printing jobs on the interface.
Message Corrective Action
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ID error The user ID entered on the operator panel
for a private job, or a stored job is not cor-
rect. Check the user ID that you specified
on the printer driver.
Insert the same
memory card
This message is displayed when you acci-
dentally removed the memory card while
the printer is reading it and you inserted
the wrong memory card after urged by the
printer to replace the memory card
(Insert again). Remove the wrong
memory card from the memory card slot
and insert the correct memory card.
Install MK
[A]or[A2]
Replace Maintenance Kit A or A2 which is
displayed on your printer message win-
dow. Depending on the printer you have
purchased, the maintenance kit may be
type A or type A2. Replacement of the
maintenance kit requires professional ser-
vicing. Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.
Install MK
[B]
Replace Maintenance Kit B. Replacement
of the maintenance kit requires profes-
sional servicing. Contact your Kyocera
Mita dealer.
Install MK
[C]
Replace Maintenance Kit C. Replacement
of the maintenance kit requires profes-
sional servicing. Contact your Kyocera
Mita dealer.
Install MK
[D]
Replace Maintenance Kit D. Replacement
of the maintenance kit requires profes-
sional servicing. Contact your Kyocera
Mita dealer.
Note: This message is not applicable for
European countries and Australia.
Message Corrective Action
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KPDL Error ##
Press GO
KPDL (PostScript) error has occurred.
Press the GO key to resume printing. Or,
you can abandon printing by the CANCEL
key.
Load Cassette #
(paper size)/(paper
type)
The paper cassette (indicated by #)
matching the paper size and paper type of
the current job is empty. Load paper into
the paper cassette. Press the GO key to
resume printing.
Load MP tray
(paper size)/(paper
type)
There is no paper cassette installed in the
printer that matches the paper size and
paper type of the current job. Set alterna-
tive paper in the MP tray. Press the GO
key to resume printing.
Memory card err
Insert again
The memory card is accidentally removed
from the memory card slot during reading.
If you continue reading the memory card,
insert the same memory card into the slot
again. The printer again reads it from the
beginning of the data. Also see Insert
the same memory card on page 6.
MemoryCard err##
Press GO
A memory card error has occurred. Press
the GO key to resume.
Memory overflow
Press GO
The total amount of data received by the
printer exceeds the printer memory. Try
adding more memory. Press the GO key
to resume printing.
Missing
duplex unit
You have attempted to duplex-print while
the duplexer is not installed. Install the
duplex unit.
Missing
stapler unit
The stapler unit is not installed in the
option document finisher. Install the
stapler unit.
Message Corrective Action
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Missing toner
TK-82 #######
Install the toner container using a toner kit
for the particular color. The printer does
not operate when this message is dis-
played.
Option interface
Error ##
A failure has occurred with the option
network interface card. Check the option
network interface card installed in the
printer.
Option stacker
cover open
The cover of the optional output device
(stacker, document finisher, or sorter) is
open. Close the cover.
Option stacker
paper full
The tray of the stacker is full. Remove
paper sheets.
Option stacker
path error
The optional stacker, document finisher,
or sorter is not installed properly. Correct
the installation.
Option tray ##
paper full
A tray of the option sorter or the document
finisher is full. Remove paper sheets in
tray 01 to 09 as displayed in place of ##.
Paper feeder #
Side cover open
The side cover of the paper feeder is
open. Close the cover of the paper feeder
1 (topmost) to 3 (bottom) as displayed in
place of #.
Paper jam
###############
A paper jam has occurred. The location of
the paper jam is indicated in place of the
#'s. For details, see section Clearing
Paper Jams on page 14.
Paper loading After the paper cassette is closed, paper
loading is in progress in the paper cas-
sette.
Message Corrective Action
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