Kyocera FS-1700 User manual

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Note on Paper
Before purchasing paper, test a sample on the printer installed with
the paper feeder and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Notice
We shall have no liability or responsibility to customers or any other person or
entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused
directly or indirectly by equipment sold or furnished by us, including but not
limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or
consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or
software.
Caution
NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION.
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.
o responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the
instructions in this manual.
The contents of this manual are protected by copyright. o part of this manual
may be reproduced or copied by any means without the permission of the
copyright holder.
Regarding Tradename
PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.

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Radio interference requirement in European countries
The option bulk paper feeder PF-7E is intended for use with the printer models
FS-1700 and FS-3700 which are type tested and categorized as a Class A
computing device in accordance with the E 55022 rules.
Devices in the Class A category may cause interference to radio or television
reception particularly in a residential installation.
CAUTION This equipment has een tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona le
protection against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will e required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

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Table of contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4
Packing List .................................................................................................. 5
Setup ........................................................................................................................ 5
Choosing a Location ..................................................................................... 5
Installation .............................................................................................................. 6
Removing the Multi-purpose Tray ............................................................... 6
Installing the Base and the Printer ................................................................ 8
Installing the Bulk Paper Feeder .................................................................. 9
Operating the Optional Bulk Paper Feeder ...................................................... 11
Loading Paper ............................................................................................. 11
Loading Envelopes and Postcards .............................................................. 13
Loading Paper in the Printers Cassette ............................................................ 14
Selecting Paper Feed from the Optional Paper Feeder ................................... 14
Selection from the Printers Control Panel ................................................. 14
Setting the Paper Size ................................................................................. 15
Setting the paper size from the control panel ............................................. 15
Selection Using PRESCRIBEs CASS Command ..................................... 16
In Case of Trou le ................................................................................................ 17
Clearing Paper Misfeeding ......................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Procedures ....................................................................... 18
Paper Selection ..................................................................................................... 19
General Guidelines ..................................................................................... 19
Paper Specifications .................................................................................... 19
Selecting the Right Paper ............................................................................ 20
Paper Storage .............................................................................................. 22
Envelopes and Postcards ............................................................................. 22
Curly Envelopes .......................................................................................... 24
Storage of Envelopes and Postcards ........................................................... 25
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 25

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Introduction
The PF-7E is a bulk paper feeder for Kyocera laser printers. By removing the
multi-purpose tray and attaching the bulk paper feeder to the option paper feeder
slot at the front of the printer, you can continuously print on up to 2,000 sheets of
paper (at paper thickness of 0.1 mm). At the same time, you can still select the
printers normal paper cassette for the alternative paper source. The bulk paper
feeder is shipped with a base that provides mounting for both the printer and the
paper feeder. You can select the source of paper supply yourself using the
switches on the printers FEE key on the control panel or by the CASS
command of the PRESCRIBE command language.
Before using the optional bulk paper feeder, please read this manual, then
carefully follow all instructions given for installing and using the optional paper
feeder. The printer illustrations used in this manual are of the FS-3700.
Printer
Paper Feeder
(PF-7E)
Base PB-20
(Option)

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Packing List
Make sure that the optional bulk paper feeder package contains each of the
following items in the indicated quantities.
FPF-7E optional bulk paper feeder, 1
FInstruction manual (this booklet), 1
Setup
The PF-7E is set up by placing itself and the printer on the base (option),
removing the printers multi-purpose tray and attaching the bulk paper feeder to
the front of the printer. Power for the paper feeder is supplied directly from the
printer through connectors on the base.
CAUTION Before installing (or removing) the optional ulk paper
feeder, e sure to turn off the printers power.
Choosing a Location
The feeder will work best if it is installed in a location that is:
FLevel and well-supported: Place the base on a sturdy table or desk.
Fot exposed to sunlight or other bright light (not next to an uncurtained
window).
FWell ventilated, not too hot or cold, and not too damp or dry:
Temperature should be 10 to 32.5°C, ideally about 20°C (50 to 90°F,
ideally about 68°F). Humidity should be 20 to 80%, ideally 65%.