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TABLE OF CONTENTS viii Paper Output Submenu ................................................................................. 2-12System Submenu ........................................................................................... 2-13PCL5 Submenu .................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS ix INPUT OPTIONS ............................................................................................... 4-10 Envelope Feeder ............................................................................................ 4-10Large Capacity Tray ..................................

OVERVIEW x OVERVIEW Manuals for this Machine We have three manuals that describe the operational procedures separately forthe operation and maintenance of the machine, the operation of Printer Driver/Utility <PCL and TIFF> and the operation of Printer Driver/Utility <PostScript  - option&g...

OVERVIEW xi Figure 1-1 shows the printer with available optional accessories. Figure 1-1. Machine with accessories 1. Printer (Front Cover)2. Tray 13. Tray 24. By - pass Tray 5. Standard Output Tray 6. External Tray 7. Right Cover 8. Right Lower Cover 9. Finisher10. Shift Tray 11. Mailbox12. Paper B...

OVERVIEW xiii Features The following are some of the standard features of this machine: ❐ 11" x 17" or A3 maximum paper size, using the paper trays. ❐ 297 x 432 mm (11.69" x 17.00") maximum image size, using the By-pass Tray. ❐ High quality laser print output at 600 dpi. 400 dpi reso...

OVERVIEW xiv Options The following are options that you can add to enhance the basic capabilities of theprinter: ❐ PostScript ® option - The PostScript ® option provides Adobe PostScript ® Level II, including 35 PostScript ® Type 1 scaleable fonts. The PostScript ® option includes a rasterizer for T...

OVERVIEW xv Using this Manual This manual explains how to set up and use this machine. This section contains alist of the contents of this manual, conventions used, and various publications thatcan be of further use to you. Contents This manual contains the following chapters: ❐ Chapter 1: SETTING U...

OVERVIEW xvi Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual: Square brackets - The names of the function keys on the printer Control Panel areshown in square brackets. For example, the [Esc.] key. Angle brackets - The variable information that displays in a message or protocol...

OVERVIEW xvii Related Documents Printer Driver/Utility Reference <PCL and TIFF > Operating Instructions Printer Driver/Utility Reference <PostScript ® - option> Operating Instructions Network Printer Server User Guide (supplied with the optional NIC unit) PostScript ® Language Reference ...

SETTING UP 1-2 REQUIREMENTS Before using this machine you must make sure that you have met all of theenvironmental and electrical requirements. You must also connect the machineto your host computer using the parallel port, optional network interface card(NIC), or both. Make sure that you have all o...

SETTING UP 1-3 SETTING UP ❐ Locate the machine in an area subjected to little dust, and keep the machine out of direct sunlight. ❐ Keep users from placing any items on top of the machine. R CAUTION: Do not locate the machine directly below an air conditioning or heating vent. Sudden temperature chan...

SETTING UP 1-4 Parallel Cable Requirements You connect the machine to your host computer using a parallel por t. It is yourresponsibility to provide the cable necessary for the interface you want to use toconnect to your host computer. This cable is not provided with the machine. The machine’s paral...

SETTING UP 1-5 SETTING UP CONNECTING TO THE HOST COMPUTER Connect the machine to your host computer using a parallel cable compliantwith IEEE 1284 (supplied by you ). Connecting the Parallel Cable Follow these steps to connect the machine to your host computer : 1 Make sure you have the correctcable...

SETTING UP 1-7 SETTING UP INSTALLING DRIVERS When you have connected the machine to your host computer, you must installthe appropriate printer drivers to enable your applications to communicate withthe machine. The machine is provided with diskettes that contain PCL and TIFF printer driversoftware ...

SETTING UP 1-8 4 Fan a stack of paper no larger than250 sheets, and place it in the tray.Make sure to place the paper inthe tray with the printing side facedown. The paper package indicatesthe printing side. 6 Set the paper size selection dialon the right edge of the tray tomatch the size and orient...

SETTING UP 1-9 SETTING UP 7 If you want to load a paper size not shown in the list of step 6 , set the dial to “ p ”. When the paper size dial is set to “ p ”, you must enter the special paper size information using the printer Control Panel. ☛ Refer to the “Using Control Panel” chapter in this manu...

SETTING UP 1-10 3 Fan a stack of paper no thicker than 10 mm (0.4"), and place it in the tray.Make sure to place the paper in the tray with the printing side face up. Thepaper package indicates the printing side. You can also place a stack of upto ten envelopes in the By-pass Tray. 4 When you us...

SETTING UP 1-11 SETTING UP TESTING After you load paper, you can test the machine using the Test menu availablefrom the Control Panel. Follow these steps to access the Test menu: 1 Make sure the [ ] and [ ] indicator lights are lit. 2 Press the [ ] key so the [ ] indicator tur ns off. This indicates...

2-1 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL 2. USING THE CONTROL PANEL

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-2 CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS This chapter describes how you use the main keys and the Control Panel menusto configure and use this machine. Note: In general, you can provide most of the printer control settings using the application (the word processor, spreadsheet software, a...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-3 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Using the Function Keys You use the function keys to enter Menu mode and to navigate among thedifferent menus and submenus. When you press the [ ] key while the printer is in On Line mode, the printer enters Menu mode and the On Line LED indicator...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-4 When you press the [ ] key while the printer is in Menu mode, the display accesses the next (lower) menu level. When you are in the selection level or bottom level in a menu, youpress the [ ] key to activate the selection displayed on the Display. When the selection is ma...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-5 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Using the Display The Display shows messages about the current status of print jobs as well asgeneral configuration and condition messages. It also displays menus that youuse to make printer configuration and print job selections. Figure 2-2. Disp...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-6 ❐ Lit - indicates the printer is unable to print because of anoperator or printer error. ❐ Off - indicates the printer has no error conditions. ❐ Lit - indicates the printer has data remaining in the buffer,waiting to print. ❐ Blinking - indicates the printer is busy proc...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-8 USING THE JOB CONTROL MENU To access the Job Control menu, press the [ ] key to enter Menu mode. Press the [ 5 ] key or the [ 6 ] key until “Job Control Menu” displays. The Job Control menu contains the following submenus: ❐ Paper Input ❐ Paper Output ❐ System ❐ PCL5 Menu...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-9 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL The default value is Tray 1. However, when the Duplex Tray is installed, thedefault value is Tray 2. By-pass Size Selection You use this selection to specify the fixed size of the paper or envelopes youwant to print in the By-pass Tray. This selec...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-10 Width/Length You use this option to specify the dimensions of a custom paper size you wantto use in the By-pass Tray. The paper size settings are as follows: ❐ Width - specifies the length of the edge of the paper perpendicular to the feeding direction, in millimeters. ❐...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-12 Paper Output Submenu From the Job Control menu, press the [ ] key and press the [ 6 ] key until “Paper Output” displays on the Control Panel. You use this submenu to specifythe destination and attributes of your printed output. The Paper Output submenu contains the Outpu...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-13 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL System Submenu From the Job Control menu, press the [ ] key and then press the [ 5 ] key or the [ 6 ] key until “System” displays on the Control Panel. You use this submenu to make changes to the operating status of the printer. The System submen...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-14 Print PS Errors Selection You use this selection to specify that you want the printer to print a PostScript  error page when an error occurs. This selection displays only when the PostScript  option is installed. The options are as follows: ❐ Yes - prints a PostScript ...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-15 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Toner Saving Selection You can use this selection when you print draft copies of documents. When youenable Toner Saving, the printer uses less than the normal amount of toner,which makes black areas print as gray but does not affect readability. ...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-16 The options are as follows: ❐ Off ❐ 1 hour ❐ 15 minutes ❐ 2 hours ❐ 30 minutes ❐ 3 hours The default value is 15 minutes. Low Toner Selection You use this selection to specify whether you want the printer to continue to printafter a low toner condition is detected. The o...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-17 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Image Density Selection You use this selection to set the Image density, or darkness, of the printedoutput. The options are as follows: ❐ Very Light ❐ Light ❐ Normal ❐ Dark ❐ Very Dark The default value is Normal. Note: You must print several pag...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-18 PCL5 Submenu From the Job Control menu, press the [ ] key and press the [ 6 ] key until “PCL5 Menu” displays on the Control Panel. You use this submenu to specifysome PCL5 output features. The PCL5 submenu contains the following selections: ❐ Form Feed ❐ Form Length ❐ Or...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-19 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Line Wrap Selection You use this selection to enable the printer to automatically wrap any linecontaining an excessive number of characters. The options are as follows: ❐ On - enables line wrap. ❐ Off - disables line wrap. The default value is Of...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-20 Font Number Option You use this option to select the font number of the default printer font. The validrange is 0 to 50. Internal fonts numbered 0, and 39 to 44, are fixed-pitch fonts. Fonts numbered 1to 38 are proportional-space fonts. Internal fonts numbered 45 to 50 a...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-21 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL ❐ Legal ❐ ISO4 ❐ ISO6 ❐ ISO11 ❐ ISO15 ❐ ISO17 ❐ ISO21 ❐ ISO60 ❐ ISO69 ❐ Win3.0 The default value is Roman8. Menu Reset From the Job Control menu, press the [ ] key and press the [ 5 ] key or the [ 6 ] key until “Menu Reset” displays on the Contro...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-22 The Parallel Setup submenu contains the following selections: ❐ Personality ❐ Bi-Direction Personality Selection You use this selection to specify the language inter preter mode for the parallelpor t. The options are as follows: ❐ PCL ❐ Auto Sense ❐ TIFF Raw Mode ❐ PS (P...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-23 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL Bi-Direction Selection You use this selection to specify whether you want the printer to send statusreadback messages to the host computer. The options are as follows: ❐ On - enables Bi-Direction mode ❐ Off - disables Bi-Direction mode The defaul...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-24 Menu Reset From the Host Interface menu, press the [ ] key and press the [ 5 ] key or [ 6 ] key until “Menu Reset” displays on the Control Panel. When you press the [ ] key while “Menu Reset” displays, all settings controlled in the Host Interface menu are reset to the o...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-25 USING THE CONTROL P ANEL USING THE TEST/PRINT MENU To access the Test/Print menu, press the [ ] key to enter Menu mode. Press the [ 5 ] key or the [ 6 ] key until “Test/Print” diaplays. The Test/Print menu contains the following selections: ❐ System Reset ❐ Error Log ❐ P...

USING THE CONTROL PANEL 2-26 System Config From the Host Interface menu, press the [ ] key and press the [ 5 ] key or the [ 6 ] key until “System Config” displays on the Control Panel. When you press the [ ] key while “System Config” displays on the Control Panel, a page prints describing the curren...

3-1 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER 3. MAINTAINING THE PRINTER

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-2 OVERVIEW This chapter provides information on the procedures for maintaining the machine,including periodic replacements and cleaning procedures. TONER CARTRIDGE The Toner Cartridge should be replaced when print quality starts to deteriorate,or when the “Add Toner” messag...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-3 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER Replacing the Toner Cartridge Use the following procedure to replace the Toner Cartridge. Important: Be sure to leave power turned on when replacing the Toner Car tridge. Do not turn power off! 1 Open the Front Cover. 2 Raise the square shaped gre...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-5 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER 9 Lower the square shaped green Toner Car tridge handle into place. The leverbelow the Toner Car tridge should snap back into its raised position at thistime. j Close the Front Cover. Low Toner Condition When “Add Toner” message displays on the Co...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-6 PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT (PCU) The PCU should be replaced when print quality starts to deteriorate, or when the“Change PCU” message appears on the Control Panel. Replacing the PCU Use the following procedure to replace the PCU. 1 Open the Front Cover. 2 M o v e t h e c u r v e...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-7 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER Note: Be sure to suppor t the center of the PCU withyour other hand as youpull it out. Note: You will feel the PCU stop when it is about half way out. This is to keep the PCU from falling accidentally. Lift up on the PCU with both hands tofree it ...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-8 TRANSFER ROLLER UNIT, FUSING UNIT, AND PAPER FEED ROLLERS The transfer roller unit, Fusing Unit and paper feed rollers should be replacedwhen print quality starts to deteriorate, or when the “Change Fusing Unit” messageappears on the Control Panel. Replacing the Transfer ...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-9 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER 4 Swing the transfer roller unit up tothe left so its rectangular shaft ispositioned for removal as shownin the illustration. 5 Lifting up on the transfer roller unit,slide it carefully out of the machine. 6 Follow the recycling instructions on th...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-10 9 O n c e t h e s h a f t s a r e s e a t e dcorrectly, swing the transfer rollerunit down into place. j Turn the lever “B1”up to the right. k C l o s e t h e Fr o n t C ove r o f t h emachine. l Plug in the power cord and turn onthe machine power.

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-11 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER Replacing the Fusing Unit Use the following procedure to replace the Fusing Unit. R Warning: Wait until the Fusing Unit is completely cooled off beforeattempting to handle it. 1 Turn off machine power and unplugits power cord. 2 Open the Front Co...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-12 4 Carefully pull the Fusing Unit outof the machine. Note: B e s u r e t o s u p p o r t t h e center of the Fusing Unitwith your other hand as youpull it out. 5 Follow the recycling instructions on the package of the new Fusing Unit todispose of the old one. 6 Remove the...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-13 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER l Press the [ ] key to enter the Menu mode (On Line indicator off) and then press the [ ] key. m Press the [ 5 ] key until “Job Control” appears on the Control Panel. n Press the [ ] key and then press the [ 6 ] key until “System ” appears. o Pre...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-14 3 Open the Front Cover. 4 Detach the Front Cover from themachine. Lift up the L-shapedhinge bars and pull out the bars. 5 Use a coin to remove the screwst h a t s e c u r e t h e bl a c k p l a s t i cstoppers in place on the far right,and then remove the stoppers. 6 Car...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-15 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER 8 Carefully slide the new paper feedrollers into the machine, makingsure the plastic fins on the ends oftheir shafts seat securely into theslots inside the machine as shownin the illustration. Note: Make sure that the round sides of the paper fee...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-16 Replacing the LCT Paper Feed Rollers When the optional large capacity tray is installed, use the following procedure toreplace its two paper feed rollers. 1 Open the LCT cover. 2 Unlock the hook [A] of the paper feed roller [B]. 3 Lift up the paper feed roller shaft [C],...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-17 MAINT AINING THE PRINTER CLEANING Keep the machine clean to ensure best print quality. You may need to clean themachine when you notice print quality problems, such as smudging or streaking. To clean the outside of the machine, use a slightly moistened cloth. Followthese...

MAINTAINING THE PRINTER 3-18 5 When the optional Duplex Tray is installed, pull out the tray and wipe the topsurfaces and rollers. 6 Replace the Toner Car tridge. 7 Close the Front Cover. 8 Plug in the power cord and turnon the machine power.

USING THE OPTIONS 4-4 MEMORY EXPANSION The machine has a base Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) of 8megabytes (MB). You can upgrade memory by inserting additional memorymodules in the two available Single Line Memory Module (SIMM) sockets. Note: The machine has an additional socket that accepts on...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-5 USING THE OPTIONS Selecting DRAM SIMM Modules Table 4-4 lists by product number and manufacturer the DRAM SIMM modulesthat are approved for use with this machine. Table 4-4. SIMM modules compatible with this machine TOSHIBA MITSUBISHI SAMUSUNG 4 MB Module THM3210B0 MH1M32 KMM53...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-6 Installing DRAM SIMM Modules Follow these steps to install DRAM SIMM modules. 1 Turn off the machine power themachine and unplug the powercord. 2 Disconnect the parallel cable and the network cable as needed. 3 Remove the four coin screws thatsecure the cover of the controllerb...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-8 HARD DISK OPTION You can add a Hard Disk option to allow for permanent soft font and to enablesome printing features. The Hard Disk is required for the following features. ❐ Disk Based Collation ❐ Permanent PostScript ® soft font storage Installation Use the instructions that c...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-9 USING THE OPTIONS through the last page of the second set, and so forth. It also reduces networktraffic, if the printer is connected to a network. ☛ Refer to Printer Driver/Utility Reference <PCL and TIFF> and Printer Driver/ Utility Reference <PostScript ® -option>...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-10 INPUT OPTIONS The following optional input trays are available. ❐ Envelope Feeder ❐ Large Capacity Tray (LCT) ❐ Paper Bank Envelope Feeder The optional Envelope Feeder holds up to 100 envelopes and replaces the By-passTray located on the right side of the machine. Note: You ca...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-11 USING THE OPTIONS Installing the Envelope Feeder Follow the instruction sheet provided with the Envelope Feeder to install it. Youmust turn off the machine power before installing or removing the EnvelopeFeeder. Figure 4-1. Machine with Envelope Feeder Using the Envelope Feede...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-14 m Print the job. The envelopes are output face-up to the External Tray or theShift Tray. n When the print job is complete, make sure to change the Control Panelsettings if necessary. Large Capacity Tray The Large Capacity Tray (LCT) holds up to 1,500 sheets of 8½” x 11" or...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-15 USING THE OPTIONS Using the LCT Follow these steps to print using the LCT. 1 Using the Print menu of your application, select the LCT as the input tray. 2 Open the LCT door. When the LCTruns out of paper, the paper traydescends and allows you to loadpaper. Do not attempt to op...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-16 Note: When you print using the LCT, make sure to clear the Standard Tray often. A sensor stops operation when the Standard Tray reaches itscapacity of 400 sheets. Paper Bank The optional Paper Bank consists of two 500-sheet input trays. You can use assupplemental input trays. ...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-17 USING THE OPTIONS Using the Paper Bank The two trays included in the Paper Bank are Tray 3 and Tray 4. Tray 3 is theupper tray and Tray 4 is the lower tray. Follow these steps to place paper in either tray of the Paper Bank. 1 Pull out the paper tray using the recessed handle....

USING THE OPTIONS 4-19 USING THE OPTIONS OUTPUT OPTIONS The following output options are available. ❐ Finisher ❐ Duplex Tray ❐ Mailbox Finisher The optional Finisher provides the following functions. ❐ Job separation ❐ Face-up or Face-down printing ❐ Stapling The Finisher Shift Tray can hold up to 1...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-20 Installing the Finisher Follow the instruction sheet provided with the Finisher to install it. Figure 4-4. Machine with Finisher Job Separation When the Finisher is installed, all print jobs directed to the Finisher are separatedusing the offset feature. The Finisher activates...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-21 USING THE OPTIONS Face-up and Face-down Output When you print a job using the Finisher, you can select whether you want theprinted pages output face-up or face-down to the Shift Tray. You can select face-up (FU) and face-down (FD) output from your application or by using the p...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-22 Replacing the Staple Cartridge Replace the staple cartridge when “Add Staple Finisher” message appears onthe printer Control Panel. Each staple cartridge holds 2,000 staples. Follow these steps to replace the staple cartridge. 1 Use the recessed handle on theFinisher door to p...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-23 USING THE OPTIONS Duplex Tray The optional Duplex Tray replaces the top input tray (Tray 1). Use the Duplex Trayto produce two-sided output. Installing the Duplex Tray Follow the instruction sheet provided with the Duplex Tray to install it. ☛ Refer to the “Specifications” cha...

USING THE OPTIONS 4-24 Figure 4-5 illustrates the two binding methods. Figure 4-5. Binding methods A. Long Edge binding B. Short Edge binding Note: The Duplex feature does not support certain paper sizes, including A5 K , A6, 5½” x 8½”, and envelopes. M a i l b o x The Mailbox consists of four trays...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-2 OVERVIEW This chapter provides information that may be helpful when print quality problems,paper misfeeds, and error messages. PRINTER OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS This section contains information on the paper misfeed and other problems thatmay occur, as well as the actions you can take...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-3 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Misfeeds Paper misfeeds can occur in several different areas of the printer. Figure 5-1 illustrates the areas where paper misfeeds can occur. Figure 5-1. Paper misfeed areas Note: Areas B and C are inside the Front Cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-4 Figure 5-2 illustrates the areas inside the Front Cover where paper misfeeds canoccur. Figure 5-2. Front Cover paper misfeed areas Whenever you clear a paper misfeed, carefully check for and remove any small,torn, or folded paper fragments. Note: L a b e l s c o n t a i n i n g i...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-5 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Misfeeds from Area A Follow these steps to clear a paper misfed from Area A. 1 Open Trays 1 and 2 and remove any misfed paper. 2 When you are printing a job usingthe By-pass Tray, make sure thereis no paper misfed in By-pass Tray. 3 When you are printing ...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-6 6 Move the blue-edged lever to itslowest position and hold it there.Remove the misfed paper from theBy-pass Tray area or the RightCover area. 7 When necessary, replace the Envelope Feeder, and turn on themachine power. Clearing Misfeeds from Area B Follow these steps to clear a p...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-7 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Raise the “B1” lever back to its original position, locking it into place. 6 Close the Front Cover. Note: If the “Remove Misfeed” message remains on the Control Panel, it may mean there is a paper misfeed inside the Fusing Unit (Area C). Clearing Misfeeds from A...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-8 Clearing Misfeeds from Area D Follow these steps to clear a paper misfeed from Area D. 1 Open the External Tray, and openthe Left Cover. Note: When the optional Finisher is installed, you must separate the Finisher from the printer. To perform this task, open the Finisher door, a...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-9 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Misfeeds from Area R Follow these steps to clear a paper misfeed from Area R. 1 Open the Left door of the Mailbox. 2 Remove any misfed paper. Make sure to check the paper exits thatlead to the trays of the Mailbox for misfed paper. 3 Close the Mailbox doo...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-11 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Misfeeds from Area W1 Follow these steps to clear a paper misfeed from Area W1. 1 Open the Upper Cover of theFinisher. 2 Remove any misfed paper. Make sure to check the Shift Tray area for misfedpaper. 3 Close the Upper Cover of the Finisher. Clearing Mi...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-13 TROUBLESHOOTING Clearing Misfeeds from Area Y Follow these steps to clear a paper misfeed from Area Y. 1 Open paper trays 3 and 4 and remove any misfed paper. 2 Open the right lower cover of theprinter. Note: When the optional Large Capacity Tray (LCT) is installed, you must pul...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-14 Clearing Misfeeds from Area Z Follow these steps to clear a paper misfeed from Area Z. 1 Open the Duplex Tray. 2 Pull up the handles labeled “Z1”and “Z2” and remove any misfedpaper. 3 Open the Front Cover of the printer. 4 Move the blue-edged lever “Z” downto the left. 5 Move th...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-16 Solving Problems Table 5-1 lists the basic problems that may occur and the actions you can taketo solve the problems. Table 5-1. Basic problems and their solutions Condition Action Condition Action The printer does notactivate when the mainswitch is turned on. Make sure that the...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-19 TROUBLESHOOTING PRINT QUALITY PROBLEMS Table 5-3 Print quality problems and provides possible solutions. Table 5-3. Print quality problems Problem Cause Action Printed pagesappear dirty(Dirty background) The paper does not meet themachine’s requirements. Theconductivity or surfa...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-22 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING Table 5-4 lists the network problems that may occur, and the actions you cantake to correct them. Table 5-4. Network problems Description Acti Problem Description Action Job does not print. Job does not print from remote host. ❐ Make sure that all network...

TROUBLESHOOTING 5-23 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL PANEL MESSAGES This section lists the messages that display on the printer Control Panel, andthe actions you can take to resolve the problems described. Table 5-5 lists the Control Panel messages that display when you start up theprinter. Table 5-5. Start...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-2 PRINTER This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for your printer,including information on the hardware and software options. It also providesinformation on the output capabilities of the printer. Electrical and Hardware Specifications This section contains...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-3 SPECIFIC A TIONS Table 6-1. Basic printer information (continued) Component Specification Standard bi-directional Standard 36-pin parallel cable and a parallel port available on the host parallel interface computer. Do not use a parallel cable longer than 3 meters (10 feet). Print...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-5 SPECIFIC A TIONS Table 6-4. Optional equipment (continued) Hard Disk Storage capacity: 815 megabytes (MB)Interface: Enhanced IDE plugs into Printer ControllerPower Source: DC 5V, from Printer ControllerDimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 100 x 8.45 mm / 2.75" x 3.9" x 0.3" Ne...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-9 SPECIFIC A TIONS Parallel Interface The parallel connection is a bi-directional parallel interface and requires a standard36-pin parallel cable and a parallel port available on the host computer. Do notuse a parallel cable longer than three meters (ten feet).Table6-7 lists the par...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-10 Network Interface You can connect your printer to a network using a Network Interface Card. ☛ Refer to the “Using the Options” chapter in this manual for more information on the network interface. MEDIA This section contains the guidelines you use to select paper and other printm...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-11 SPECIFIC A TIONS Label ❐ Use only labels designed for laser printers. ❐ Make sure that the label adhesive can withstand the temperatures generated by the printer (200 degrees Celsius or 392 degrees Fahrenheit). ❐ When you use a sheet of labels, make sure that the labels cover the...

SPECIFICATIONS 6-12 Media Tips Keep the following tips in mind when selecting and using paper with your printer: ❐ When using the printer, you should avoid the following types of media: ♦ Very slick or shiny paper ♦ Coated paper ♦ Highly textured or rough paper ♦ Paper with cutouts or perforations l...

INDEX Index-2 INDEX INDEX Symbols , 2-2,2-5 , 2-2,2-6 , 2-2,2-6 , 2-2,2-6 [ ] Key , 2-2,2-3 [ 5 ] Key , 2-2,2-3 [ 6 ] Key , 2-2,2-3 [Esc.] Key , 2-2,2-4 [ ] Key , 2-2,2-4 A Auto Sense, 2-22,2-23 B Basic printer information, 6-2Basic problems, 5-16By-pass Size, 2-8By-pass Tray, xi,1-9,5-17,5-25,6-2,6...

 Copyright 1997, Ricoh Co., Ltd. Note to users in the United States of America This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen...

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