Kyocera FS-600 - Manuals

Introduction iv Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement _________________________________________________ All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Bitstream Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Dutch801, Swiss742, Incised901, ZapfCalligraphic801, ZapfHumanist601, OriginalGaramond, and Chian...

Introduction v FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat...

Introduction vi To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units: Conforming to the Class B limits • PK-Series KPDL 2 Upgrade Kit • IB-10 Serial Interface Board Kit • PF-16 Paper Feeder (250 sheets)

Introduction vii Interface connectors Important note on the interface connectors Be sure to turn off printer power before connecting or disconnecting an interface cable* to the printer. For protection against static discharge which may be applied to the printer’s internal electronics through the int...

Introduction viii CAUTION LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.* Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. (U.S.A./Canada) (Europe/Asia)

Introduction ix CDRH regulations The Center of Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration implemented regulations for laser products on August 2, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for produc...

Introduction x IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read all of these instructions and save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 3. Do not use this product near water. 4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall...

Introduction xi 10. Except as explained elsewhere in User’s Manual, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing in those compartments to service personnel. 11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet...

Introduction xii CE Marking Directive according to Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s name : Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer’s address : 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158, Japan declares that the product Product name : Page Printer Model number : ...

Introduction xiii Declaration of Conformity (Australia) Manufacturer’s name: Kyocera Corporation, Printer Division Manufacturer’s address: 2-14-9 Tamagawadai, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo 158, Japan declares that the product Product name: Page Printer Model number: FS-600 (as tested with the enhancement opt...

Introduction xiv Declaration of Conformity (U.S.A.) Model Number: FS-600 Trade Name: Kyocera Responsible Party: Kyocera Electronics Inc. Address: 2301-300 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873, U.S.A. Telephone number: 732-560-3400 Fax number: 732-560-8380 Contact person for technical matter: Atsushi ...

Introduction xv Disclaimer 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 ...

Introduction xvi ENERGY STAR SM As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Kyocera Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The basic objective of the ENERGY STAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and sale of equip...

Introduction xvii Introduction The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. Superb print quality The latest technology from Kyocera such as KI...

Introduction xviii A new printer control language, PRESCRIBE IIe PRESCRIBE IIe provides features including advanced graphics capabilities that allow you to print any conceivable outline shape or solid form. Also provided are a variety of special effects, such as patterned fills, gray-scale shading, ...

Introduction xix Options The following options are available for this printer. PF-16 Paper feeder (250-sheet capacity [80g/m 2 , 0.11-mm paper thickness]) PK-series KPDL 2 upgrade kit IB-10 Serial interface board kit

Introduction xx Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer ............................................. 1-1 Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer .......................................................... 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection .......................................................

Introduction xxi Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 5-1 General Guide ................................................................................................................ 5-2 Print Quality Problems .........................................

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 1 Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer This chapter uses illustrations to explain the names of parts of this printer, how to use it, its environmental requirements, and how to install it. Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer................ 1-2 Unp...

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer 1- 2 Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer 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 doors leading outside.) • Sudden temperature ...

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer 1- 4 Power Supply The printer should not be on the same power circuit as an air conditioner, fluorescent light, copier, or shredder, because these devices generate electrical noise on the power line. If it must share a power circuit with equipment like ...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 5 Grounding Be sure to connect the ground wire for the printer's power supply to the ground terminal of the power outlet, to a copper pole buried at least 65 cm (25 inches) in the ground, or to a water pipe approved by the water department for use as a ground...

Environmental Requirements of the Page Printer 1- 6 Basic handling precautions Removing or changing parts other than disposable parts is prohibited. For repairs, contact the Kyocera dealer from which you purchased the printer. When moving the printer to a new location, contact the Kyocera dealer fro...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 7 List of packaged contents Contents of Printer Box Printer (FS-600) Power Cord Toner Container (TK-16) Installation Manual Quick Reference Kyocera Digital Library CD-ROM

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 9 Names of Parts Front View Control Panel Sub Tray Manual feed tray Paper Cassette Face-Down Output Tray Face-Up Output Tray Paper Stopper Side View/Rear View Slot Cover for Installation of Optional Interface Power Switch Parallel Interface Connector Power Co...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 11 Setup and Connections Set up the printer according to the following steps. 1. Install the printer on the paper feeder. (Option) ........................................................... (See p.1-12) 2. Open the top cover. ...................................

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 13 2. Remove the process unit protective cover. 1. Open the printer top cover all the way. 2. Lift the process unit out of the printer. The drum in the process unit is sensitive to light. Do not expose the drum even to normal office lighting (500lux) for more...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 17 5. Add paper. Try as much as possible to use fresh paper which has just been opened. Paper which has been stored long periods contains moisture and may result in sheets sticking together and/or paper jams. For specifications on the paper which can be used ...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 21 8. Connect the printer to the computer. CAUTION Before performing this step, be sure to turn off the printer's power switch and unplug the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock. A standard Centronics parallel inter...

Setup and Connections 1- 22 Parallel Interface Connection 1. Plug one end of the printer cable into the connector on the printer marked with a (parallel) symbol. 2. Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place. 3. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the computer’s parallel (C...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 23 9. Attach the power cord. CAUTION Be sure the printer's power switch is turned off. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Only use the power cord supplied with the printer. 1. Plug the power cord into the power cord con...

Setup and Connections 1- 24 10. Test the printer. Use the following procedure to test the printer and print out a status page indicating factory settings. For details on the indicators and keys on the printer’s control panel, please refer to Chapter 2 The Control Panel . 1. Turn on the printer's pow...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 25 11. Test the interface with the computer. In order to check that the printer and the computer are properly connected you must print by sending an actual command from the computer. 1. Turn on the printer's power switch and turn on the computer’s power as we...

Setup and Connections 1- 26 12. Install the printer driver. A CD-ROM containing a printer driver for Windows (Windows3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 3.51/4.0) is supplied with this printer. Once this printer driver is installed on the computer, it is possible to make various settings for this printer...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 29 Installing Under Windows3.1 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. 2. Double click on the Control Panel. 3. Double click on “Printers.”

Expanding Memory 1- 32 Expanding Memory The printer comes standard equipped with 4 MB of main memory. However, more complex pages can be printed and processing speed increased by expanding the printer's memory. There is one slot available in the printer for expanding memory. Printer memory can be ex...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 33 The description given below is intended for service personnel. Precautions on the Handling of Extended SIMM Static electricity which may accumulate in the human body through walking on carpets or other such surfaces is the enemy of SIMM loaded with many se...

Expanding Memory 1- 34 Installing SIMM Insert the SIMM into the socket on the printer's main board. WARNING Take precautions that no foreign substances such as metal chips or liquid get inside the printer during the installation process. Operation of the printer during the presence of a foreign subs...

Expanding Memory 1- 36 3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. Caution Before pulling the main board out, clean the area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer’s rear panel. Foreign objects, if accidentally stuck to the back of the main board, may cause serious damage ...

Chapter 1 Installing the Page Printer 1- 39 Testing Extended Memory 1. Check that the power switch is off, plug the power cord into the printer, and turn the power on. 2. Wait for the printer's ON LINE/A4 indicator to light, then press and hold the SHIFT key followed by the ON LINE/STATUS key briefl...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-1 Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer This chapter explains the printer's control panel and operating procedures. Control panel........................................................................ 2-2 KIR2 Level ................................................

Control Panel 2-2 Control Panel The printer control panel consists of indicators and various keys. ON LINE/A4 Indicator DATA/LTR Indicator MANUAL/LGL Indicator CASSETTE/OTHERS Indicator JAM Indicator TONER Indicator ON LINE/STATUS key FEED/SIZE Key SLEEP/CANCEL Key SHIFT Key

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-3 Indicators Refer to the table below for the names and meanings of indicators on the control panel. Indicators on the Control Panel Indicator Status Function ON LINE/A4 Lit The printer is on-line and ready to print received data. Also, this indicates that A4 s...

Control Panel 2-4 Control Keys The functions of the control keys are given in the table below. Function Key Primary Secondary (when pressed with SHIFT key) ON LINE/STATUS Switches the printer online and offline. Prints a page of status information. FEED/SIZE Selects the cassette feed, paper feeder, ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-5 KIR 2 Level This printer incorporates the KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2) smoothing function. KIR 2 provides high quality printing by providing a software-type improvement to the resolution. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application. ...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-7 Ecoprint mode The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. The factory-setting is off. You can set this at the printer setting menu of the application. Notes ___________________________________...

Manual Paper Feeding 2-8 Manual Paper Feeding Manual paper feeding enables you to print on special paper without having to reload the paper feed cassette. Appendix B lists the usable types of paper. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Since the printer does not...

Manual Paper Feeding 2-10 5. Press the ON LINE/STATUS key. (The ON LINE/A4 and MANUAL/LGL indicators stop flashing and stay lit.) 6. Send printing commands and data from the computer. The DATA/LTR indicator begins flashing. When the data has processed (the DATA/LTR indicator stays lit), paper is fed...

Chapter 2 Operating the Page Printer 2-11 Auto Manual Feeding Feeding one sheet of paper at a time from the manual tray is possible even if the current paper feed source is the cassette or the optional paper feeder (PF-16). This feature is useful when you want the first page of a letter printed on a...

Manual Paper Feeding 2-12 Returning the Manual Feed Tray Return the manual feed tray to its original position by reversing steps 1 to 2 (pages 2-8 and 2-9). Note _____________________________________________________________________ Be careful not to push the tray back into the printer with the sub-t...

Bitmap and Scalable Fonts 3-2 Fonts A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the font type (bit map or scalable), symbol set, spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke weight, and typeface family...

Chapter 3 Fonts 3-3 List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer’s resident scalable fonts. Bitmap Fonts The printer has 80 bitmap fonts. Note that all bitmap fonts include the letters BM in the typeface name. Scalable Fonts The printer has 45 resident scalable fonts. These fonts i...

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-1 Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter explains how to maintenance the printer. This only covers replacing the toner container and cleaning parts such as registration roller and laser scannaer glass. Toner Container Replacement ............................................ 4-2 C...

Toner Container Replacement 4-2 Toner Container Replacement When the printer runs low on toner, TONER indicator flashes on the control panel. Be sure to promptly replace with a new toner kit and clean the inside of the printer when this initial message appears. If the printer stops printing while TO...

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-3 Notes ____________________________________________________________________ • Do not use the toner inside the old toner container. • Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container replacement. • Be sure to clean the inside of the printer along with rep...

Toner Container Replacement 4-4 Replenishing Toner 1. Open the top cover. 2. Slide the toner container release lever to the right to release the old toner container from the printer. After removing it, take care not to tilt the toner container. Toner ContainerRelease Lever Top Cover Old Toner Contai...

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-9 Cleaning To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. Note _____________________________________________________________________ Cleaning should be done from time to time to avoid print quality problems...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems which may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, please contact your Kyocera dealer. General Guide...................................................................... 5-2 Print Quality Pr...

General Guide 5-2 General Guide There are quite a few printer problems which may be corrected by the user. This section explains how to correct these problems. If some kind of printer problem should occur, check the following before concluding the printer is broken. Symptom Check Items Corrective Ac...

Print Quality Problems 5-4 Print Quality Problems There are many possible causes of the print quality problems, such as blank output, shown in the table below. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, ple...

Indicators 5-8 Indicators This section explains the indicators on the control panel and the appropriate corrective action to take in each case. Whether the indicator is lit, flashing or off is indicated as shown in the following diagram. Although there is fast flashing and slow flashing, they are no...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-11 Error Indications Indicators Corrective Action Current print processing cannot continue due to insufficient memory. Check available user memory by printing a status page, and either remove unnecessary download fonts and/or macros or expand the printer's memory. Press t...

Correcting a Paper Jam 5-12 Correcting a Paper Jam This section describes how to remove paper when it jams in the printer. The printer will stop whenever paper jams in the printer or paper is not fed from a cassette. The printer will go offline and Jam indicator will light in the control panel. When...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-13 Jam at the Paper Cassette and the (Optional) Paper Feeder’s Cassette Pull out the paper cassette and remove any partially fed paper, then re-close the paper cassette. Open and close the printer’s top cover to clear the error. Follow the same steps for clearing the jamm...

Correcting a Paper Jam 5-14 Jam Inside the Printer Open the printer’s top cover and remove the process unit. Remove any jammed paper, then replace the process unit and close the top cover. For removal/installation method of the process unit, refer to Cleaning (page 4-9). Note _______________________...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-15 Notes after removing the paper jam Once the jammed paper is removed, opening and closing the printer’s top cover clears the jam error. The printer then automatically warms up and resumes printing. Depending on where the jam occurred, the printer may or may not reprint ...

Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1 Appendix A Printer Specifications

Printer Specifications A-2 Printer Specifications Item Description Printing method Electrophotography Printing speed (when printing multiple copies of the same page) 6 pages/minute Resolution 600 dots/inch (vertical and horizontal) with KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2). First print (A4, 23°C) Slee...

General Guidelines B-2 General Guidelines Although the page printer is designed for printing on standard dry PPC photocopier copy paper(standard paper), it can print on various types of paper that conforms to the specifications given inthis chapter. Select paper carefully as use of paper inappropria...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-3 Paper Specifications The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the followingpages. Paper Specifications Weight 60 to 90 g/m 2 (16 to 24 lbs./ream) Thickness 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils) Dimensional accuracy ± 0.7 mm ( ± ...

Selecting the Right Paper B-4 Selecting the Right Paper The following sections explain the basic things to look for when selecting paper. Keep these things inmind when selecting paper. Condition of the Paper Avoid using paper that is folded at the corners, curled, dirty, stained, has fuzzy fibers, r...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-5 Paper Size Cassettes and the manual feed tray can handle the paper sizes listed in the following table. Theprinter automatically detects the paper size loaded in a cassette. Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding Paper Size ISO A4 210 x 297 mm ISO A5 148 x 210 mm JIS B5 182 x 2...

Selecting the Right Paper B-6 Basis Weight Basis weight is the weight of one square meter sheet of paper. Paper that is too light or too heavycan cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can causemultiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blur-ring, and o...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-7 • • Store paper in a dry, well-ventilated location. • • Keep the paper flat and in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap 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. Keep paper ...

Selecting the Right Paper B-8 Electrostatic properties During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper mustbe able to release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the output tray. Quality control Uneven sheet size, corners tha...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-9 Special Paper This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use the following types ofspecial paper. (1) Colored paper (2) Preprinted paper (3) Overhead projector transparencies (4) Postcards (5) Envelopes (6) Labels When using the above types o...

Special Paper B-10 Specifications for each type of special paper are given below. Colored Paper Colored paper should meet the same specifications as listed for white bond paper in page B-3. Inaddition, the pigments used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during theprinting pro...

Appendix B Paper Selection B-11 Postcards Use postcards weighing 90 to 128 g/m 2 . Avoid using postcards whose printing surface has been coated. Any postcards of size 100 mm by 148 mm or larger may be used. Envelopes Envelopes made from paper weighing 60 to 79 g/m 2 may be printed using this printer...

Parallel Interface C-2 Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes The printer features the fast data transmission mode on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be changed by using the PRESCRIBE FRPO O0 command. See the Programming manual (in the Kyocera Digital Libra...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-3 Interface Signals The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1 . Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer....

Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) C-8 TXD – Transmit Data – (Pin 2) This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols. RXD – Receive Data – (Pin 3) This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the pr...

Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) Interface (Option) C-10 Overview of Signals (RS-422A) FG – Frame Ground – (Pin 1) This pin is connected directly to the printer frame. SG – Signal Ground – (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal ground. R...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-13 The gap between the nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds allows the computer to send a fairly large amount of data in a continuous stream. H8: Received-data buffer size This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10K bytes. The factory-set v...

RS-232C Cable Connection C-14 RS-232C Cable Connection Preparing an RS-232C Cable After obtaining an RS-232C cable, check that it is wired correctly, referring to the pin assignment table in Appendix C . If you have an IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067, you will have to resolder the wirin...

Appendix C Host Computer Interface C-15 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 1. Check that the power of both the printer and computer is switched off. 2. Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. 3. Remove the plastic cap from the printer’s RS-232C interface connector. 4. P...

Indicators D-2 Indicators Whether the indicator is lit, flashing or off is indicated as shown in the following diagram. Although there is fast flashing and slow flashing, they are not distinguished diagrammatically. Lit Flashing Off Waiting The six indicators flash in sequence. Ready (On line) The p...

Appendix D Indicators D-3 Processing data The printer is processing data, or the printer is waitingfor a code or command that the job is over.(In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Adding paper The cassette is empty.Add paper to the paper cassette or add a sheet ofpaper to the manual...

Indicators D-4 Paper jam Paper jam.Refer to the Installation Manual or Chapter 5 in thismanual, and remove the jammed paper.(In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Top cover open The printer’s top cover is open.Close firmly.(In this example, the printer’s cassette is selected). Toner ...

Appendix D Indicators D-5 Call-service person errors Fast flashing and slow flashing are distinguished in Call-service person errors as shown in the following diagram. Fast Flashing Slow Flashing Main motor error (E1 error) Please contact your Kyocera dealer. Scanner motor error (E2 error) Please co...

Index Index-1 Index C Cap ......................................................... 4-2 Cleaning .................................................. 4-9 Cleaning cloth ......................................... 4-2 Control keys ............................................ 2-4 Control panel...............