Triumph Adler P-3521DN User manual

Advanced Operation Guide
P-3521DN

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Contents
1 Paper Handling ........................................................................... 1-1
General Guidelines ..................................................................... 1-2
Selecting the Right Paper .......................................................... 1-4
Paper Type ................................................................................ 1-11
2 Using the Operation Panel ......................................................... 2-1
General Information ................................................................... 2-2
Understanding the Operation Panel ......................................... 2-3
Using the Menu Selection System ............................................ 2-8
Setting a Mode Selection Menu ............................................... 2-10
Report Print ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Memory (USB memory selection) ................................... 2-16
Counter (Viewing the counter value) ...................................... 2-18
Paper Settings .......................................................................... 2-19
Print Settings ............................................................................ 2-26
Network (Network settings) ..................................................... 2-41
Optional Network (Optional Network settings) ...................... 2-50
Device Common (Selecting/Setting the common device) .... 2-55
Security ..................................................................................... 2-73
Administrator (Administrator settings) .................................. 2-81
3 Option .......................................................................................... 3-1
General Information ................................................................... 3-2
Expansion Memory Modules ..................................................... 3-3
Paper Feeder (PF-100) ................................................................ 3-5
Network Interface Kit (IB-50) ..................................................... 3-5
Wireless Network Interface Kit (IB-51) ...................................... 3-5
USB Flash Memory ..................................................................... 3-5
4 Computer Interface ..................................................................... 4-1
General Information ................................................................... 4-2
USB Interface .............................................................................. 4-2
Network Interface ....................................................................... 4-3
Glossary ..................................................................................... 5-1
Index .................................................................................... Index-1

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Introduction
Regarding Tradenames
• KPDL is a trademark of Kyocera Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows
Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012,
Windows 8 and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and/or other
countries.
• PCL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
• Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader and PostScript are trademarks of
Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
• NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
• AppleTalk, Bonjour, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• All European language fonts installed in this machine are used under
licensing agreement with Monotype Imaging Inc.
• Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype
GmbH.
• ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC
ZapfDingbats are registered trademarks of International Typeface
Corporation.
• UFST™ MicroType® fonts by Monotype Imaging Inc. are installed in
this machine.
• AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and
other countries and is used under license by Apple Inc.
All other brands and product names are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective companies. Thedesignations ™ and ® will
not be used in this Operation Guide.

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About the Advanced Operation Guide
This guide has the following chapters:
1Paper Handling
This chapter explains how choose, handle and load paper.
2 Using the Operation Panel
This chapter explains how to use the operation panel to configure the
printer.
3Option
This chapter explains the options for this printer.
4 Computer Interface
This chapter explains the possible connections between the printer and
your computer.
Glossary
A Glossary of terms used is provided here.

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Conventions in This Guide
This manual uses the following conventions.
Convention Description Example
Italic
Typeface
Used to emphasize a key word,
phrase or reference to additional
information.
Refer to Configuration Tool on page 3-9.
Bold Used to denote buttons on the
software.
To start printing, click OK.
Bracket Bold Used to denote operation panel
keys.
Printing resumes when [GO] is
pressed.
Note Used to provide additional or
useful information about a
function or feature.
Note Do not remove the toner
container from the carton until you
are ready to install it in the printer.
Important Used to provide important
information. IMPORTANT Take care not to touch
the transfer roller (black) during
cleaning.
Caution Cautions are statements that
suggest mechanical damage as
a result of an action.
CAUTION When pulling the paper, pull
it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces
of paper are difficult to remove and may
be easily overlooked, deterring the
paper jam recovery.
Warning Used to alert users to the
possibility of personal injury. WARNING If you ship the printer,
remove and pack the developer unit
and drum unit in a plastic bag and ship
them separately from the printer.

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Paper Handling 1-1
1 Paper Handling
This chapter explains paper specifications for this printer.
General Guidelines 1-2
Selecting the Right Paper 1-4
Paper Type 1-11

1-2 Paper Handling
General Guidelines
The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper, but it can
also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified
below.
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can
result in paper jams, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and in
extreme cases can damage the machine. The guidelines given below
will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-
free printing and reducing wear and tear on the machine.
Paper Availability
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper
intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the machine.
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and
premium. The most significant difference between grades is the ease
with which they pass through the machine. This is affected by the
smoothness, size, and moisture content of the paper, and the way in
which the paper is cut. The higher the grade of paper you use, the less
risk there will be of paper jams and other problems, and the higher the
level of quality your printed output will reflect.
Differences between paper from different suppliers can also affect the
machine's performance. A high-quality printer cannot produce high-
quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not
economical in the long run if it causes printing problems.
Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined
later). The traditional standard weights are 60 to 120 g/m2(16 to 31.9b).
Paper Specifications
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details
are given on the following pages:
Note The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that
occur when paper not satisfying these requirements is used.
Item Specifications
Weight Cassette: 60 to 120 g/m² (16 to 31.9 lb/ream)
MP tray: 60 to 220 g/m² (16 to 58.5 lb/ream)
Thickness 0.086 to 0.110mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)
Dimensional
Accuracy
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)
Squareness of
Corners
90±0.2°
Moisture Content 4 to 6%
Direction of Grain Long grain
Pulp Content 80% or more

Paper Handling 1-3
Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes
The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For the paper
smaller than JIS B6, postcards, and envelopes, the MP tray must be
used.
105mm
(4-1/8 inches)
216mm (8-1/2 inches)
356mm (14 inches)
Minimum
Paper Size
Maximum
Paper Size
Paper cassette
70mm
(2-3/4 inches)
148mm (5-13/16 inches)
Minimum
Paper Size
Maximum
Paper Size
MP tray
216mm (8-1/2 inches)
148mm (5-13/16 inches)
356mm (14 inches)
Note The minimum paper size of the optional paper feeder (PF-
100) is 148 x 210 mm (5-13/16 x 8-5/16 inches).

1-4 Paper Handling
Selecting the Right Paper
This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper.
Condition
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn,
embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing and paper
jams, and can shorten the life of the machine. In particular, avoid using
paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. Paper should
have as smooth and even a surface as possible.
Composition
Do not use paper that has been surface-treated and contains plastic or
carbon. The heat of fusing can cause such paper to give off harmful
fumes.
Bond paper should contain at least 80% pulp. Not more than 20% of the
total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.
Paper Sizes
Cassettes and the MP Tray are available for the paper sizes shown
below. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7mm for the length and width.
The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.
MP Tray Only Size Cassette or
MP Tray Size
Env. Monarch 3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal 8-1/2 × 14 inches
Envelope #10 4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter 8-1/2 × 11 inches
Envelope #9 3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches ISO A4 210 × 297 mm
Envelope #6 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches ISO A5 148 × 210 mm
Envelope DL 110 × 220 mm ISO A6 105 × 148 mm
JIS B6 128 × 182 mm Envelope C5 162 × 229 mm
Hagaki 100 × 148 mm ISO B5 176 × 250 mm
OufukuHagaki 148 × 200 mm JIS B5 182 × 257 mm
Youkei 2 114 × 162 mm Statement 5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches
Youkei 4 105 × 235 mm Executive 7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches
Oficio II 8-1/2 × 13 inches
Folio 210 × 330 mm
16 kai 197 × 273 mm
216 × 340 mm 216 × 340 mm
Custom
Cassette: 105 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm
(4-1/8 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to 14 inches)
MP Tray: 70 to 216 mm × 148 to 356 mm
(2-3/4 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to 14 inches)

Paper Handling 1-5
Smoothness
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough
or sandy surface can cause blank spaces in the printed output. Paper
that is too smooth can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems.
(Fogging is a gray background effect.)
Basis Weight
Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter
(g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or
paper jams as well as premature wear of the product. Uneven weight of
paper, namely uneven paper thickness may cause multiple-sheet
feeding or print quality problems such as blurring because of poor toner
fusing.
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
The paper weight is listed in pounds (lb) and metric grams per square
meter (g/m²). The shaded part indicates the standard weight.
Thickness
The paper used with the machine should be neither extremely thick nor
extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple
feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin. If you
are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may
be too thick.
U. S. Bond Weight (lb) Europe Metric Weight (g/m²)
16 60
17 64
20 75
21 80
22 81
24 90
27 100
28 105
32 120
34 128
36 135
39 148
42 157
43 163
47 176
53 199

1-6 Paper Handling
Moisture Content
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry
mass of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feed
ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the
room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs
moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance.
When the relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the
edges shrink and tighten, and print contrast may suffer.
Wavy or tight edges can cause jams and alignment anomalies. The
moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%.
To ensure correct moisture content, it is important to store the paper in a
controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:
•Store paper in a cool, dry location.
•Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Re-wrap paper
that is not in use.
•Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet etc. under the carton
to separate it from the floor.
•After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as
the machine for 48 hours before use.
•Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.
Paper Grain
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running
parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain).
Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the machine. All paper
used in the machine should be long grain.
Other Paper Properties
Porosity: Indicates the density of paper fiber.
Stiffness: Limp paper may buckle in the machine, resulting in paper
jams.
Curl: Most paper naturally tends to curl one way if left unpacked. When
paper passes through the fixing unit, it curls upward a little. To produce
flat printouts, load the paper so that the upward pressure from the
machine can correct their curling.
Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is
electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the
Output Tray.
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness
of the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged
edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can
cause the machine to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper
supplier should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do
not occur.
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from
damage during transport. Quality paper obtained from a reputable
supplier is usually correctly packaged.

Paper Handling 1-7
Special Paper
The following types of special paper can be used:
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heat-
fusing type). When using transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock,
or thick paper, feed the paper from the MP Tray.
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably,
special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during
printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture and so forth given off
during printing on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.
Transparency
This printer is available for monochrome printing on transparencies.
Transparencies must be fed to the MP Tray. One transparency can be
loaded at a time.
Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the
printing process.
Transparencies must be placed on the MP tray with the long edge
towards the printer.
When unloading transparencies (e.g., for clearing jams), hold them
carefully by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints on them.
Labels
Labels must be fed to the MP tray. One label can be loaded at a time.
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must
never come into contact with any part of the machine. Adhesive paper
sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the machine.
Paper type to be used Paper type to be selected
Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) Vellum
Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) Thick
Colored paper Color
Recycled paper Recycled
Overhead projector transparencies Transparency
Cardstock Cardstock
Envelopes Envelope
Label Labels
Note Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample
on the machine and check that printing quality is satisfactory.
Half speed mode is automatically engaged depending on Media
types, including Labels, Rough, and Thick.

1-8 Paper Handling
Label paper has a structure
comprising of three layers, as
shown in the diagram. The top
sheet is printed on. The
adhesive layer consists of
pressure-sensitive adhesives.
The carrier sheet (also called
the linear or backing sheet)
holds the labels until used.
Due to the complexity of its
composition, adhesive-
backed label paper is particularly likely to give printing problems.
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no
spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are
liable to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet
around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier
sheet until after printing is finished.
The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.
Postcards
Up to 10 postcards can be
loaded at a time. Fan the
stack of postcards and align
the edges before loading
them in the MP tray. Make
sure the postcards you are
going to set are not curled.
Feeding curled postcards
may cause paper jams.
Some postcards have rough
edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this
case, put the postcards on a flat place and rub the edges with, for
example, a ruler to smooth them.
Top sheet (white
bond paper)
Adhesive
Carrier sheet
Top sheet
UnacceptableAcceptable
Carrier sheet
Item Specification
Weight of top sheet 44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)
Composite weight 104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/ream)
Thickness of top sheet 0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)
Composite thickness 0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)
Moisture content 4 to 6 % (composite)

Paper Handling 1-9
Envelopes
Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at a time. Envelopes should be fed in
the face-up position, right edge first.
Since the composition of an envelope is more complex than that of
ordinary paper, it is not always possible to ensure consistent printing
quality over the entire envelope surface.
Normally, envelopes have a diagonal grain direction. Refer to Paper
Grain on page 1-6. This direction can easily cause wrinkles and creases
when envelopes pass through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes,
make a test print to check whether the printer accepts the envelope.
•Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.
•Avoid a long printing session for envelopes only. Extended envelope
printing can cause premature printer wear.
•If jams occur, try setting less envelopes on the MP tray.
•To avoid jams caused by curled envelopes, stack no more than 10
printed envelopes on the output tray.
Thick Paper
Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the
MP tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are
created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place
and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth
them. Feeding rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper.
Refer to Paper Specifications on page 1-2. In addition, the pigments
used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the
printing process (up to 200 °C or 392 °F).
Preprinted Paper
Preprinted paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond
paper. Refer to Paper Specifications on page 1-2.The preprinted ink
must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process,
and must not be affected by silicone oil.
Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of
paper commonly used for calendars.
Note If the paper jams
even after you smooth it
out, load the paper in
the MP tray with the
leading edge raised up
a few millimeters as
shown in the
illustration.

1-10 Paper Handling
Recycled Paper
Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white
bond paper except for whiteness. Refer to Paper Specifications on
page 1-2.
Note Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the
machine and check that the printing quality is satisfactory.

Paper Handling 1-11
Paper Type
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type
of paper being used.
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operation
panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and
print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source
including the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it
is also possible for you to define and select customized paper types.
Refer to Type Adjust (Creating custom paper type) on page 2-24. The
following types of paper can be used.
Paper Type
Paper source
MP tray Paper
Cassette Duplex path
Plain Yes Yes Yes
Transparency Yes No No
Preprinted Yes Yes Yes
Labels Yes No No
Bond Yes Yes Yes
Recycled Yes Yes Yes
Vellum Yes No No
Rough Yes Yes Yes
Letterhead Yes Yes No
Color Yes Yes Yes
Prepunched Yes Yes Yes
Envelope Yes No No
Cardstock Yes No No
Thick Yes No No
High quality Yes Yes Yes
Custom 1 (to 8)*Yes Yes Yes
Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored
*. This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to
eight types of user settings may be defined. User can also enable
or disable the duplex path when using Custom. For more
information, refer to Type Adjust (Creating custom paper type) on
page 2-24.

1-12 Paper Handling