Kyocera FS-1100 - Manual

iv Legal Information Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed. Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be...

v USB This product has been certified by the USB Implementers Forum, Inc.

vi License Agreements IBM Program License Agreement THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU ...

vii 1. the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or 2. IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable. IBM will not be liable for any l...

ix Compliance and Conformity FCC Statement (for users in the United States and Canada) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any...

x Safety Information Laser Safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous...

xi Caution Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. CDRH Regulations The Center for 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 ...

xii Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. Model name: Page Printer FS-1100 and FS-1300D Trade name: Kyocera Mita Responsible party: Kyocera Mita America, Inc. Address: 225 Sand Road PO Box 40008 Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, U.S.A. Telephone: (973) 808-8444 Fax: (973) 882-6000 Manufacturer: Kyoce...

xiii The manufacturer and its merchandising companies retain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned: User's instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications.Technical drawings.Descriptions of procedures tha...

xiv EN ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV, 06.01.2004: Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB (A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779. Disclaimer Kyocera Mita will not be liable to customers or any other person or entity for any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused direct...

xv Symbols The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below. The following symbols ind...

xvi Installation Precautions Environment Caution Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unstable or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down or fall over. This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the machine. Avoid locations with hu...

xvii Power Supply/Grounding the Machine Warning Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects...

xviii Precautions for Use Cautions when using the machine Warning Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the machine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. Do not remove any of the cove...

Introduction-xix If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity...

Introduction-xx About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide contains the following chapters: 1 Machine Parts This chapter explains the names of parts. 2 Loading Paper This chapter explains paper specifications for this printer and how to load paper into the cassette or MP tray. 3 Printing This ch...

Introduction-xxi 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 ...

Machine Parts 1-1 1 Machine Parts This chapter identifies machine parts, indicators, and operation panel keys. Components at the Front of the Printer 1-2 Components at the Rear of the Printer 1-3 Operation Panel 1-4 Indicators 1-5 Keys 1-6

Machine Parts 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer 11 Optional Interface Slot Cover 12 USB Interface Connector 13 Rear Cover 14 Power Cord Connector 15 Power Switch 11 14 12 15 13

1-4 Machine Parts Operation Panel 1 Ready Indicator 2 Attention Indicator 3 Toner Indicator 4 Data Indicator 5 Paper Indicator 6 Jam Indicator 7 [Cancel] Key 8 [GO] Key 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8

Machine Parts 1-5 Indicators There are six indicators located on the top right of the printer. The indicators are used to identify the status of the printer at any time. To identify the printer status, check the indicators on the printer and then refer to the table below. Indicator Status Meaning Re...

1-6 Machine Parts Keys Refer to the following table for the name and description of the basic functions of each key. Key Status Operation Function Cancel - Press for 1 second or more Cancels the data from the PC GO At Ready Press momentarily Switches On-line/Off-line Press for 3 to 9 seconds Prints ...

Loading Paper 2-1 2 Loading Paper This chapter explains paper specifications for this printer and how to load paper into the cassette or MP tray . Paper Specifications 2-2 Preparing the Paper 2-11 Loading Paper into Cassette 2-11 Loading Paper into MP (Multi-Purpose)Tray 2-14

2-2 Loading Paper 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 q...

Loading Paper 2-3 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 inche s) Minimum Paper Size Maximum Paper Size Paper casse...

2-4 Loading Paper 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 printi...

Loading Paper 2-5 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-s...

2-6 Loading Paper 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 ...

Loading Paper 2-7 Special Paper The following types of special paper can be used: • Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) • Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) • Colored paper • Recycled paper • Overhead projector transparencies • Cardstock • Coated paper • Envelopes • Labels Use paper that is sold specifically for u...

2-8 Loading Paper 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 load...

Loading Paper 2-9 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 ru...

2-10 Loading Paper Paper Type The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. 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 ...

Loading Paper 2-11 Preparing the Paper After removing paper from the packaging, fan through the sheets to separate them prior to loading. If using paper that has been folded or is curled, straighten it prior to loading. Failure to do so may result in a paper jam. Loading Paper into Cassette 250 shee...

Connecting and Printing 3-1 3 Connecting and Printing This chapter explains how to start up the printer, print from your PC, and use the application software included in the CD-ROM. Connections 3-2 Installing the Printer Driver 3-3 Printing 3-7 Status Monitor 3-10 Configuration Tool 3-14 Uninstallin...

3-2 Connecting and Printing Connections This section explains how to start up the printer. Connecting the USB Cable Follow the steps as below for connecting the USB cable. 1 Connect the USB cable (not included) to the USB Interface Connector. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer'...

Connecting and Printing 3-3 Installing the Printer Driver According to the instructions of the Installation Guide, connect the PC to the printer and turn on them to install the printer driver. For more information on printer driver, refer to the KX Driver User Guide in the CD- ROM. Installing the Pr...

3-4 Connecting and Printing Express Mode When selecting Express Mode , printer driver and fonts are installed. After installting with this mode, the other utilities can be added using Custom Mode . 1 On the Installation Method screen, click Express Mode . The installer searches the connected printer...

Connecting and Printing 3-5 Custom Mode When selecting Custom Mode , printer port and utilities are changed as necessary. 1 On the Installation Method screen, click Custom Mode . 2 On the Driver tab and Utility tab of the Custom Installation screen, select the printer driver and utilities you want t...

3-6 Connecting and Printing Installing the Printer Driver on Mac OS This section explains how to install the printer driver in Mac OS. 1 Ensure the printer is connected to the computer's USB or Network port before installing software from the CD-ROM. 2 Insert the CD-ROM (Product Library) into the CD...

Connecting and Printing 3-7 Printing This section explains the printing procedure from an application software. You can specify the printing settings from each tab on KX Driver. KX Driver is stored in the CD-ROM (Product Library). For more information, refer to the KX Driver User Guide in the CD-ROM...

3-10 Connecting and Printing Status Monitor The Status Monitor monitors the printer status and provides an ongoing reporting function. It also allows you to specify and modify settings for printers not included in the KX driver. The Status Monitor is installed automatically during KX driver installa...

Connecting and Printing 3-11 If an information notification event occurs, the 3D view and an alert sound are used to notify you. For information on the sound notification settings, refer to Status Monitor Settings on page 3-12 . Status Monitor icon The Status Monitor icon is displayed in the taskbar...

3-12 Connecting and Printing Status Monitor Settings The Status Monitor has two tabs to configure its settings. Use the Preference option to set up the Status Monitor. Sound Notification Tab The Event Notification tab contains the following items. Enable Event Notification Select to enable or disabl...

Connecting and Printing 3-13 Appearance Tab The Appearance tab is contains the following items. Enlarge window Doubles the size of the Status Monitor window. Always on top Positions the Status Monitor in front of other active windows. Transparency Displays the Status Monitor as a transparent window.

3-14 Connecting and Printing Configuration Tool The Configuration Tool allows you to check and/or change the settings for printers not included in the KX driver. The Configuration Tool can be used for printers connected to the PC via a USB cable. Accessing the Configuration Tool Follow these steps t...

Connecting and Printing 3-15 Status Tab The Status tab displays current information about the device, such as the model name, system firmware, engine firmware, serial number, total memory, and number of printed pages. Input Tab The Input tab displays information about the paper feeder attached to th...

3-16 Connecting and Printing Printer Tab The Printer tab allows you to set print processing parameters that are not available in the KX driver. As well as the form feed timeout, you can change the memory size used for processing raster data such as bitmap and JPEG files. Connection Tab You can use t...

Connecting and Printing 3-17 Others Tab The Others tab enables you to configure the printer settings shown below. Item Description Auto sleep Configures the amount of time when the printer automatically enters Sleep Mode. Click Advanced to turn Auto sleep On or Off . EcoFuser Enables or disables the...

3-18 Connecting and Printing Uninstalling Software The CD-ROM lets you remove the printer software. 1 Click Remove Software . The Kyocera Uninstaller appears. 2 Select the software package to remove. 3 Click Uninstall . The uninstaller starts. 4 When Uninstall complete screen appears, click Finish ....

Maintenance 4-1 4 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and clean the printer . General Information 4-2 Toner Container Replacement 4-2 Cleaning the Printer 4-6 Prolonged Non-Use and Moving of the Printer 4-9

4-2 Maintenance General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform for the printer. You can replace the toner container according to the printer's status: Also, the internal parts need periodic cleaning. Toner Container Replacement The Toner indicator identifies the t...

Maintenance 4-3 Replacing the Toner Container This section explains how to replace the toner container. 1 Open the top cover. 2 Turn the lock lever to the unlock position. Push the lock lever to the position marked by the arrow and pull out the toner container. CAUTION Do not attempt to incinerate t...

4-6 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. 1 Open the top cover and front cover. 2 Lift the develper unit together with the toner container out of the printer. 3 Remove the drum unit from t...

Maintenance 4-9 Prolonged Non-Use and Moving of the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damage th...

Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems, understand indicator combinations, and clean paper jams . General Guidelines 5-2 Print Quality Problems 5-3 Understanding Indicators 5-5 Cleaning Paper Jams 5-9

5-2 Troubleshooting General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service repairs. Tips Printer problems may be solved easily by following the tips below. ...

Troubleshooting 5-3 Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will n...

Troubleshooting 5-5 Understanding Indicators The indicator displays generally fall into one of three categories: normal operation, maintenance and errors (repairs). Click the icon to play the animation of the indicator combinations. Right-click an indicator, then select Playback and Play to play the...

Troubleshooting 5-7 Maintenance Indication The table below shows the indicator combinations when user intervention is required. It is assumed that the printer is online and is processing data. Indicator Meaning Remedy There is no paper in the cassette, MP tray, or Manual Feed. Load paper into the pa...

5-8 Troubleshooting Error Indication If the indicators light or flash repeatedly in manners not described above for normal or maintenance indication, a service error has probably occurred. Turn the printer off by the power switch, wait 5 seconds and then turn the printer on again. This may clear the...

Troubleshooting 5-9 Cleaning Paper Jams If paper jams in the paper transport system, or no paper sheets are fed at all, the printer automatically goes offline, and the Jam indicator will light. Status Monitor or COMMAND CENTER can indicate the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper...

5-10 Troubleshooting General Considerations for Clearing Jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting paper jam removal: • If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace the paper with paper from another ream, or flip the paper stack over. The printer ...

Troubleshooting 5-11 Paper Cassette/Paper Feeder 1 Pull out the cassette or optional paper feeder. 2 Remove any partially fed paper. 3 Push the cassette back in securely. The printer warms up and resumes printing. IMPORTANT Do not try to remove paper that has already been partially fed. Proceed to I...

5-12 Troubleshooting Duplexer Paper is jammed in the duplexer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. 1 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. 2 Open the duplexer's cover in front of the printer and remove any jammed paper. Open the duplexer's cover at the rear of ...

Troubleshooting 5-13 Inside the Printer 1 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer. Remove any partially fed paper. 2 Open the top cover and front cover, and lift the develper unit together with the toner container out of the printer. 3 Remove the drum unit from the printer by holding ...

Troubleshooting 5-15 Rear Cover 1 Open the rear cover and remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. If the paper is jammed inside the fuser unit, open the fuser cover and remove the paper by pulling it out. 2 Close the rear cover, and open and close the top cover to clear the error. The printer war...

Option 6-1 6 Option This chapter explains the options for this printer . General Information 6-2 Expansion Memory Modules 6-3 Paper Feeder (PF-100) 6-6 Network Interface Card (IB-23) 6-7 CompactFlash (CF) Card 6-8

Option 6-3 Expansion Memory Modules To expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory module (dual in line memory module) in the memory slot provided on the printer main controller board. You can select additional memory module from 64, ...

6-4 Option Installing the Memory Module 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Remove the right cover with a piece of metal similar to coin. 3 Remove the fixing tape in case of the first installation. Then, remove the memory slot cover as shown in the figure. 4 Pus...

Option 6-5 7 The memory module is secured to the memory socket with the clamps. 8 Reinstall the memory slot cover and the right cover. Removing a Memory Module To remove a memory module, remove the right cover and the memory slot cover from the printer. Then, carefully push out the two socket clamps...

Appendix 7-1 7 Appendix This section lists the following information of this printer. Specifications 7-2 Environmental Standard Requirements 7-4

7-4 Appendix Environmental Standard Requirements This machine conforms to the following environmental standard requirements. • Time for switching to Sleep mode (default): 15 minutes • Duplex Printing: Standard Equipment • Durable paper for feeding: Paper made of 100% recycled paper NOTE: Contact you...

Index-1 Index A Adhesive label ................................................................. 2-7Attention indicator operation panel ......................................................... 1-4 C Cancel key ....................................................................... 1-4 operation pan...