Kyocera FS-6950DN - Manual

OPERATION GUIDE v 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 L...

vi OPERATION GUIDE Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. 3. Limitation of Remedies IBM's entire liability under this license is the following; For any claim (including fundamental breach), in any form, related in any way to ...

OPERATION GUIDE vii Monotype Imaging License Agreement 1 “Software” shall mean the digitally encoded, machine readable, scalable outline data as encoded in a special format as well as the UFST Software. 2 You agree to accept a non-exclusive license to use the Software to reproduce and display weight...

viii OPERATION GUIDE 10 IN NO EVENT WILL MONOTYPE IMAGING BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES. 11 Massachusetts U.S.A. law governs this Agreement. 12 You shall not subl...

OPERATION GUIDE ix Caution Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. Ozone Concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O 3 ) which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize the concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1 ppm, we recommend ...

x OPERATION GUIDE CE Marking Directive According to Council Directive 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, and 1999/5/EC Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan Declares that the product Product name: Page Printer...

OPERATION GUIDE xi Declaration of Conformity (Australia) Manufacturer: Kyocera Mita Corporation Tamaki Plant Manufacturer’s address: 704-19, Nojino, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie-ken 519-0497, Japan declares that the product Product name: Page Printer Model name: FS-6950DN Description of devices: Thi...

xii OPERATION GUIDE Energy Star Program As an E NERGY S TAR Partner, we have determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR guidelines for energy efficiency. The basic objective of the E NERGY S TAR Program is to reduce environmental pollution by encouraging the manufacture and sale of equipme...

OPERATION GUIDE xiii Please read this Operation Guide before using the machine. Keep it close to the machine for easy reference. 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 ensur...

xiv OPERATION GUIDE The following symbols indicate that the related section includes information on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the required action are indicated inside the symbol. Please contact your service representative to order a replacement if the safety warnings in this Oper...

OPERATION GUIDE xv adequate space, especially around the vents, to allow air to be properly ventilated out of the printer. Other Precautions Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the machine. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature...

xvi OPERATION GUIDE 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 ...

OPERATION GUIDE xvii 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...

xx OPERATION GUIDE About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 - Machine Parts This chapter explains the names of parts. Chapter 2 - Printing Operation This chapter explains how to print from your workstation. Chapter 3 - Maintenance This chapter explains how...

OPERATION GUIDE 1-1 1 Machine Parts This section provides explanations and illustrations for you to determine the parts and their functions. Try to be familiar with the names and functions of these parts for correct use and optimal performance. This chapter contains explanations on the following top...

Machine Parts 1-2 OPERATION GUIDE Components at the Front of the Printer 1 Top Cover 2 Paper Stopper 3 Top Tray 4 Right Cover 5 Operation Panel 6 Paper Cassette 7 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Components at the Left of the Printer and Internal Components 1 Left Cover 2 Toner Container 3 Power Switch 4 Was...

Machine Parts OPERATION GUIDE 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer 1 USB Memory Connector 2 USB Interface Connector 3 Network indicators 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 Option Interface Slot (Network/Serial/CF card/Microdrive) 6 Network Interface Connector 7 Power Cord Connector 8 Rear Unit 2 ...

OPERATION GUIDE 2-1 2 Printing Operation This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • Loading Printer Driver .................................................. 2-2 • Printing from Application Software ............................... 2-3

Printing Operation 2-2 OPERATION GUIDE Loading Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and connected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM. 1 Switch on the PC and activate Windows. NOTE: If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, select Canc...

Printing Operation OPERATION GUIDE 2-3 Printing from Application Software The steps required to print a document created with an application are explained below. You can select the printing Paper Size and Output Destination . 1 Load the paper required into the paper cassette. 2 From the application ...

OPERATION GUIDE 3-1 3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information...................................................... 3-2 • Toner Container Replacement...................................... 3-3 • Cleaning the Printer...................................

Maintenance 3-2 OPERATION GUIDE General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can replace the following component according to the printer’s display: • Toner Kits • Waste Toner Box Also, the internal parts need periodic cleaning.

Maintenance OPERATION GUIDE 3-3 Toner Container Replacement Frequency of toner container replacement The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs. Assuming paper of A4 size, an average toner coverage of apporoximatetly 5% and EcoPrint mode...

Maintenance 3-4 OPERATION GUIDE In either case, replace the toner container, refer to Toner Container Replacement on page 3-3 . Replacing the Toner Container NOTE: During toner container replacement, temporarily put storage media and computer supplies (such as floppy disks) away from around the tone...

Maintenance 3-6 OPERATION GUIDE 8 Close the top cover. Proceed to the next section. Replacing the Waste Toner Box When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner box in the printer should also be replaced with the new one from the new toner kit. A new waste toner box is included with the to...

Maintenance 3-8 OPERATION GUIDE Cleaning the Printer To avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned. 1 Open the top cover and MP tray. 2 Lift the developer unit together with the toner container out of the printer. 3 Use a lint free cloth to clean dust and dirt away fro...

OPERATION GUIDE 4-1 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Guidelines....................................................... 4-2 • Print Quality Problems.................................................. 4-3 • Error Messages .............................

Troubleshooting 4-2 OPERATION GUIDE 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. Tips Printer problems may be solved easily by following the tips...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-3 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 correcti...

Troubleshooting 4-4 OPERATION GUIDE Grey background Check the operation panel.If the Toner low message is displayed and the Attention indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. Refer to Toner Container Replacement on page 3-3 . Check the print density.Display the print density menu from the ope...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-5 Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your service technician. Some errors cause the alarm to sound. To...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-9 Storage Error Codes Microdrive Errors CompactFlash Card/USB memory Errors Code Meaning 01 Microdrive format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the Microdrive. 02 The disk system is not installed. Recheck the req...

Troubleshooting 4-10 OPERATION GUIDE RAM Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 Format error. Try turning the power off and on again. 02 RAM disk mode is Off . Turn RAM disk mode On from the operation panel. 04 No disk space. Purge unnecessary files. 05 Specified file is not on disk. 06 Insufficient printer me...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-11 Clearing Paper Jams If the paper jammed in the paper transport system, or no paper sheets were fed at all, the Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated. The printer automaticall...

Troubleshooting 4-12 OPERATION GUIDE General considerations for clearing jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: 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, deterr...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-13 Paper Cassette 1 Pull out the paper cassette. 2 Remove any partially fed paper. Check to see if paper is loaded correctly. If not, reload the paper. 3 Push the paper cassette back in firmly. The printer warms up and resumes printing. Duplexer Paper is jammed in t...

Troubleshooting 4-14 OPERATION GUIDE 2 Open the duplexer’s cover and remove any jammed paper. 3 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. The printer warms up and resumes printing. The Inside of Printer 1 Open the top cover and MP tray. And lift the developer unit together with the ton...

Troubleshooting OPERATION GUIDE 4-15 3 Remove the paper from the printer. If the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers, pull it along the normal running direction of the paper. NOTE: If you cannot find a paper jam, try checking inside the rear of the printer. Refer to Rear Unit on page 4-15 ...

Troubleshooting 4-16 OPERATION GUIDE 3 Close the rear unit in firmly. The printer warms up and resumes printing. Paper Feeder Paper is jammed at optional paper cassette 2 (to 5). Refer to the Installation Guide for the optional paper feeder and remove the jammed paper.

OPERATION GUIDE 5-1 5 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description Printing Method Semiconductor laser and electrophotography Printing Speeds- Simplex - Duplex A3: 16ppmA4: 32ppmA5: 32ppm A3: 10ppmA4: 23ppm Paper Sizes- Cassette - MP Tray A3, A4, A5, B4,...