Kyocera FS-C5300DN - Manual

iv License Agreements Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Monotype Imaging Inc. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of Linotype-Hell AG. ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered ...

v 9 Your exclusive remedy and the sole liability of Monotype Imaging in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Monotype Imaging. 10 IN NO EVENT WILL MONOTYPE IMAGING BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL O...

vi 6 Redistributions of any form whatsoever must retain the following acknowledgment: "This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http:// www.openssl.org/)" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE OpenSSL PROJECT "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESSED...

vii 4 If you include any Windows specific code (or a derivative thereof) from the apps directory (application code) you must include an acknowledgement:"This product includes software written by Tim Hudson ([email protected])" THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG "AS IS" AND ANY E...

viii Compliance and Conformity 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 interference in a residential installation. This equipment ...

ix 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 hazardou...

x Cautionary Labels The printer bears any of the following labels. For Europe, Asia, and other countries For U.S.A. and Canada High temperature inside. Do not touch parts in this area, because there is a danger of getting burned. Label inside the printer (Laser radiation warning)

xi 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 August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed ...

xii Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. EN ISO 7779 Maschine...

xiii Energy Saving Control Function The device comes equipped with a Low Power Mode where energy consumption is reduced after a certain amount of time elapses since the device was last used, as well as a Sleep Mode where printer functions remain in a waiting state but power consumption is still redu...

xiv Installation Precautions Environment Other Precautions Adverse environmental conditions may affect the safe operation and performance of the printer. Install in an air-conditioned room (recommended room temperature: around 23 °C, humidity: around 60 % RH) and avoid the following locations when s...

xv Power Supply/Grounding the Printer Other Precautions Connect the power plug to the closest outlet possible to the printer. Handling of Plastic Bags 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 ...

xvi Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer • Do not place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.) on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside. • Do not remove any of the co...

xvii Other Precautions • Do not place heavy objects on the printer or cause other damage to the printer. • Do not open the top/left/rear cover, turn off the main switch, or pull out the power plug during printing. • During printing, some ozone is released, but the amount does not cause any ill effec...

xviii About the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chapters: Chapter 1 - Machine Parts This chapter explains the names of parts. Chapter 2 Handling Paper Explains how choose, handle and load paper. Chapter 3 - Printing Operation This chapter explains how to print from your workst...

xix Caution Cautions are statements that suggest mechanical damage as a result of an action. CAUTION Do not pull the cassette out when holding the front of the machine. Warning Used to alert users to the possibility of personal injury. WARNING High voltage is present in the charger section.

Machine Parts 1-1 1 Machine Parts This chapter 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 topic...

Machine Parts 1-3 Internal Components 15 Paper Transfer Unit 16 Paper Ramp 17 Duplex Unit 18 Envelope Switch Components at the Rear of the Printer 19 USB Memory Slot 20 Power Cord Connector 21 Option Interface Slot 22 Network Indicators 23 Network Interface Connector 24 USB Interface Connector 25 Re...

1-4 Machine Parts Operation Panel 26 Message Display 27 Ready Indicator 28 Data Indicator 29 Attention Indicator 30 Arrow Keys 31 [MENU] Key 32 [OK] Key 33 [GO] Key 34 [Cancel] Key 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

Handling Paper 2-1 2 Handling Paper This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Guidelines 2-2 Selecting the Right Paper 2-4 Paper Type 2-13 Loading Paper 2-14

2-2 Handling Paper General Guidelines The machine is designed to print on standard copier paper (the type used in ordinary dry copier machines), 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 pape...

Handling Paper 2-3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For non standard paper such as transparency, labels, vellum, cardstock, envelope, coated and thick, the MP (Multi-Purpose) tray must be used. Recommended Paper The following products are recommende...

2-4 Handling 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 print...

Handling Paper 2-5 Smoothness The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause voids 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...

2-6 Handling Paper 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...

Handling Paper 2-7 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. Special Paper The following types of special paper can be used: Use paper that is sold specifically for ...

2-8 Handling Paper Transparency Transparencies must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process. The recommended transparency product is 3M CG3700 (Letter, A4). The table below lists the specifications for transparency: To prevent printing problems, feed transparencies into t...

Handling Paper 2-9 Labels Labels must be fed from the MP tray. 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. Label paper has a structure comprising...

2-10 Handling Paper Postcards 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 i...

Handling Paper 2-11 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 ...

2-12 Handling Paper Paper Type Indicators (Optional paper feeder PF-510) If you are going to load non standard paper in the optional paper feeder PF-510, cut out the blank section of the attached paper type indicator sheet, fold the remaining sheet in half and insert it into the cassette's display f...

Handling Paper 2-13 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 suit...

2-14 Handling Paper Loading Paper The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette and the MP tray. Loading Paper into the Cassette 1 Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface to avoid media jams or skewed printing. 2 Pull the paper cassette all the w...

Handling Paper 2-15 4 Pull the release lever of both side guides and slide to the desired paper size. 5 Pull the release lever and slide the paper stopper to the desired paper size. When using non-standard size paper, move the paper guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, then ad...

2-16 Handling Paper 7 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer. Push it straight in as far as it will go. There is a paper gauge on the right side of the front of the paper cassette to indicate the remaining paper supply. When paper is exhausted, the pointer will go down to the level o...

Handling Paper 2-17 4 Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray. Standard paper sizes are marked on the MP tray. For standard paper sizes, slide the guides to the position marked correspondingly. 5 Align the paper with the paper guides and insert as far as it will go. 6 Set the MP tray ...

2-18 Handling Paper Paper stopper Align the paper stopper to the desired paper size. • For A4 or Letter size paper : Align with position ➀ . • For Legal size paper : Align with position ➁ .

Printing Operation 3-1 3 Printing Operation This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: Changing Network Interface Parameters 3-2 Printing a Network Interface Status Page 3-10 Installing the Printer Driver 3-11 Printing from Application Software 3-17

3-4 Printing Operation TCP/IP (IPv6) This section describes how to enable the TCP/IP (IPv6) protocol. 1 If TCP/IP (IPv6) is set to Off , use U or V to selecto On and press [OK]. 2 Press Z . Each time you press U or V , the selection changes. 3 Display the item you want to set and press [OK]. A blink...

3-6 Printing Operation Set the Security Level to High . NetWare This section explains the procedure for enabling NetWare. 1 Enter the administrator ID and password. Then, if NetWare is set to Off , use U or V to select On and press [OK]. 2 Press Z . 3 Press [OK]. A blinking question mark ( ? ) appea...

Printing Operation 3-7 AppleTalk This section explains the procedure for enabling AppleTalk. 1 Enter the administrator ID and password. Then, if AppleTalk is set to Off , use U or V to select On . 2 Press [OK]. A blinking question mark ( ? ) appears. 3 Press [OK] again. 4 Press [MENU]. The display r...

3-8 Printing Operation SSL Server This section explains the procedure for enabling SSL Server. 1 Enter the administrator ID and password. Then, if SSL Server is set to Off , use U or V to select On and press [OK]. 2 Press Z . Each time you press U or V , the selection changes. 3 Display the item you...

Printing Operation 3-9 Security Level Security Level is primarily a menu used by service personnel for maintenance work. There is no need for customers to use this menu. >Security Level High

3-10 Printing Operation Printing a Network Interface Status Page You can print out a status page for the network interface. The network status page shows the network addresses, and other information under various network protocols about the network interface. Adjust/Maintenance Adjust/Maintenance is...

Printing Operation 3-11 Installing the Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and connected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM. Installing the Software in Windows If you are connecting this printer to a Windows PC, follow the next steps to install the printer dri...

3-12 Printing Operation Express Mode In Express Mode, the installer automatically detects the printer when it is turned on. Use Express Mode for standard connection methods. 1 In the installation method selection window, select Express Mode. The print system detection window appears and the installe...

Printing Operation 3-13 Custom Mode Use Custom Mode if you want to specify the printer port and select the software to be installed. For example, if you do not want fonts installed on your computer to be replaced, select Custom Mode and deselect the Fonts checkbox in the installation window. 1 Selec...

3-14 Printing Operation 6 The printer driver installation program starts up. 7 Choose Select Destination, Installation Type and then install the printer driver as directed by the instructions in the installation software. IMPORTANT In the Authenticate screen, enter the name and password used to log ...

Printing Operation 3-17 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 File menu, selec...

3-18 Printing Operation 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 installation....

Printing Operation 3-19 3D View This shows the status of the monitored printer as a 3D image. You can choose whether to show or hide the 3D view from the menu displayed when you right-click the Status Monitor icon. If an information notification event occurs, the 3D view and an alert sound are used ...

3-20 Printing Operation Status Monitor Settings Use the Preference option to set up the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor has two tabs to configure its settings. Sound Notification Tab The Sound Notification tab contains the following items. IMPORTANT To confirm the settings on Sound Notification t...

Printing Operation 3-21 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.

Maintenance 4-1 4 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information 4-2 Toner Container Replacement 4-2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 4-6 Cleaning the Printer 4-8

4 -2 Maintenance 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 following parts need periodic cleaning: • Paper Transfer Unit Toner...

Maintenance 4-3 FS-C5300DN Toner Kits For best results, we recommend that you only use genuine Kyocera Parts and Supplies. Should any damage be caused by the application of a toner other than the original Kyocera Mita toner, then this damage is excluded from the guarantee. The toner kits are supplie...

4-4 Maintenance Replacing the Toner Container This section explains how to replace the toner containers. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner box at the same time. If this box is full, the printer may be damaged or contaminated by the waste toner that may s...

Maintenance 4-5 3 Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. 4 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. 5 Shake the new toner container 5 or 6 times as shown in the figure i...

4-6 Maintenance Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box when the Check waste toner box message is displayed. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The waste toner box needs to be replaced before the printer will operate. 1 Open the left cover. 2 While holding the wa...

Maintenance 4-7 5 Open the cap of the new waste toner box. 6 Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure. When the box is set correctly, it will snap into place. 7 Make sure that the waste toner box is correctly inserted and close the left cover. After replacing the toner containers and th...

4-8 Maintenance Cleaning the Printer The paper transfer unit should be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced. To maintain optimum print quality, it is also recommended that the inside of the printer be cleaned once a month as well as when the toner container is repla...

Maintenance 4-9 3 Wipe away the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the cleaning cloth. 4 Push the front cover back in completely. Paper Ramp Transfer Belt (Black) Cleaning Cloth Registration Roller (Metal) Transfer Roller (Black) Duplex Unit Paper Transfer Unit Note Be ca...

Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Guidelines 5-2 Print Quality Problems 5-3 Error Messages 5-6 Clearing Paper Jams 5-12 If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your service technician.

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. Tips Printer problems may be solved easily by following the tips below. When you...

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...

5-4 Troubleshooting Black or white vertical streaks Check the operation panel for toner.If the Toner low C,M,Y,K message is displayed with color description, install a new toner kit for the color. To replace the toner container, refer to Toner Container Replacement on page 4-2. Clean the main charge...

5-6 Troubleshooting 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. If Call service or Error.Power off. is displayed, turn o...

Troubleshooting 5-7 Closetop cover The top cover of the printer is open. Close the printer top cover. Device busy This message is displayed when Remove Device was selected while a USB memory was being used.The previous screen is displayed again 1 or 2 seconds. Duplex disabledPress GO You attempted t...

Troubleshooting 5-9 Paper jam############### A paper jam has occurred. The location of the paper jam is indicated in place of the # ’s. For details, refer to Clearing Paper Jams on page 5-12. Paper loading The selected cassette is being prepared. Paper path error There is no paper cassette in the fe...

5-10 Troubleshooting Storage Error Codes Hard Disk Errors ID error Wrong ID • The ID or Password entered for the Job Accounting function is not correct. Check the ID or Password.For more information, refer to Job Accounting (Job Accounting selection/setting) section of the Advanced Operation Guide. ...

Troubleshooting 5-11 Memory Card and USB Memory Errors RAM Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 The printer does not support the memory card inserted, or the memory card is broken. Insert the correct memory card.For more information, refer to Memory Card (Using the memory card) section of the Advanced Operat...

5-12 Troubleshooting 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 automatically goes off-line ...

Troubleshooting 5-13 General Considerations for Clearing Jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: • If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace the paper with paper from another ream, flip the paper stack over, or rotate the paper s...

5-14 Troubleshooting Paper Jam in Printer Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. 1 Press the lever to release the lock. 2 Pull the front cover towards you. 3 If the paper has jammed near the registration roller, as shown ...

Troubleshooting 5-15 If the paper has jammed inside the duplex unit, as shown in C, lift the duplex unit and remove the paper by holding it in the middle. 4 Close the front cover. Paper Jam at Cassette 2 (to 4) Paper is jammed at the paper cassette. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given ...

Using the Operation Panel 6-1 6 Using the Operation Panel This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information 6-2 Understanding the Operation Panel 6-3 Keys 6-6 Using the Menu Selection System 6-8 Setting a Mode Selection Menu 6-10 Report Print 6-11 USB Memory (USB memory...

6-2 Using the Operation Panel General Information This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys Color printer. In general you need to use the operation panel only to make default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using the printer driver through the...

Using the Operation Panel 6-3 Understanding the Operation Panel The operation panel on the top of the printer has a 2-line by 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED). Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys are explained in t...

6-4 Using the Operation Panel Status Information Error Codes Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Operation Guide. Message Meaning Self test The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up. Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready. When the printer is switched on for t...

Using the Operation Panel 6-5 Indicators in Message Display Ready, Data, and Attention Indicators The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the printer needs attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each indicator has the following meaning: Ready Indicator Descriptio...

6-6 Using the Operation Panel Keys The operation panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. Note that certain keys have a secondary function. GO Key Use this key to: • Recover from certain errors. • Recover from Auto Sleep and Low Power mode. Cancel Key This key is used to: • Cancel a p...

Using the Operation Panel 6-7 OK Key This key is used to: • Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections. • Set the paper source when Use alternative? is shown in the message display.

6-8 Using the Operation Panel Using the Menu Selection System Menu Selection System This section explains how to use the menu selection system. [MENU] on the operation panel allows you to use the menu to configure the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indica...

Using the Operation Panel 6-9 Selecting a Menu The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press U or V to display the desired menu. If the selected menu has a sub-menu, > is displayed after the menu. Press Z to move to the sub-menu or Y to go back. > is displayed before the sub-menu. Press Z to ...

6-10 Using the Operation Panel Setting a Mode Selection Menu This section explains the setting procedures used for each menu item in the mode selection menu. 1 While the printer displays Ready , Please wait , Sleeping and Processing , press [MENU]. The mode selection menu is displayed. (For example ...

Using the Operation Panel 6-11 Report Print The printer prints the report. Report Print includes the following items: • Print Menu Map • Print Status Page • Print Fonts List • Print Hard Disk File List • Print RAM Disk File List • Print Mem. Card File List 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press U or V repeatedly u...

6-12 Using the Operation Panel Menu Map Sample Menu Map Printer FS-C5300DN F i r m w a r e v e r s i o n

Using the Operation Panel 6-13 Print Status Page You can check the printer's current status, including available memory space and option settings by printing a status page. 1 Press Z while Report Print > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Print Status Page appears. 3 Press [OK]. A ...

Using the Operation Panel 6-15 Print Fonts List To help you decide in selecting a font, you can printout lists of the internal fonts or the optional fonts. 1 Press Z while Report Print > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Print Fonts List appears. 3 Press [OK]. A question mark ( ? ...

6-16 Using the Operation Panel Print Mem. Card File List This allows you to print a list of the files on a memory card. IMPORTANT This message will be displayed when the memory card installed in the printer. 1 Press Z while Report Print > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Print Me...

Using the Operation Panel 6-17 USB Memory (USB memory selection) This specifies the settings for removing the USB memory and printing USB memory content. IMPORTANT This message is displayed only when the USB host lock is not set. The options available in USB Memory are as follows: • Print File (Prin...

6-18 Using the Operation Panel Copies (Number of copies) Sets the number of copies printed of the specified file in USB memory. 1 While Copies in step 5 above is displayed, press U and V or Y and Z to display the number of copies. (E.g.: 10 ) 2 Press [OK]. Paper Source and a question mark ( ? ) appe...

Using the Operation Panel 6-19 Job Box IMPORTANT To use the Job Box, an optional hard disk must be installed in the printer. The RAM disk may also be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private Print modes. Job Box is a print function that makes the Job Retention function possible. The settings are speci...

Using the Operation Panel 6-21 Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy 1 Press Z while Job Box > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Quick Copy appears. The name entered in the printer driver ( Harold , in this example) also appears. 3 Press [OK]. A blinking question mark ( ? ) ...

6-22 Using the Operation Panel Using Proof-and-Hold When you print multiple copies, this mode first prints one copy so that you can proof it before continuing to print the remaining copies. Since you can proof the printouts before printing the remaining copies, wastage of paper can be reduced. The p...

Using the Operation Panel 6-23 Private/Stored (Printing a private print/stored job) In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you release the job from the operation panel. When sending the job from the application software, specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driv...

6-24 Using the Operation Panel Deleting a Private/Stored Job You can individually delete stored jobs by performing the following procedure. Jobs saved using Private Print will be automatically deleted if you turn the power off after printing, but jobs saved using Stored Job will not be deleted autom...

Using the Operation Panel 6-25 Counter (Viewing the counter value) Displays the number of pages printed. The options available in Counter are as follows: • Printed Pages (Displaying the total printed pages) • Color (Displaying the color printed pages) • Monochrome (Displaying the monochrome printed ...

6-26 Using the Operation Panel Paper Settings This sets the paper size and type for the MP tray and cassettes from which paper is supplied. The options available in Paper Settings are as follows: • MP Tray Size (Setting MP tray paper size) • MP Tray Type (Setting the MP tray paper type) • Cassette (...

Using the Operation Panel 6-27 LegalCustomHagakiOufukuHagakiOficio IIStatementFolioYoukei 2Youkei 416K 5 Press [OK]. 6 Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready . MP Tray Type (Setting the MP tray paper type) You can use this to set the paper type that can be supplied from the MP tray. The default ...

6-28 Using the Operation Panel Cassette (1 to 4) Size (Setting the cassette paper size) To set the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal size for the paper cassette, load the paper and turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to use appears in the paper size window...

6-30 Using the Operation Panel Entering the Width and Length Enter the paper size for X Dimension and Y Dimension as shown in the figure. 1 When the unit of measurement is set, press V . >>X Dimension appears (the paper width setting). 2 Press [OK]. A blinking cursor ( _ ) appears. 3 Press U o...

Using the Operation Panel 6-31 Cassette (1 to 4) Type (Setting the cassette paper type) By setting a paper type (plain, recycled, etc.) for the paper cassette, you can automatically select the paper in the paper cassette according to the paper type you command on the printer driver. The default sett...

Using the Operation Panel 6-33 Paper Weight (Setting the paper weight) You can set the paper thickness for your custom paper type to be customized.The default setting is Normal 2 . 1 Display the custom paper type (refer to Type Adjust (Creating custom paper type) on page 6-32) and press Z . 2 Press ...

6-34 Using the Operation Panel Print Settings These settings specify printing parameters such as the print quality used for printing (Normal or Fine), the gloss mode (Low or High), the number of copies, reduced printing and the page orientation. The options available in Print settings are as follows...

Using the Operation Panel 6-35 Paper Feed Mode (Setting the paper feed source) This mode specifies how the paper should be fed, after the paper feed source and paper type has been chosen. If Auto is selected, the printer searches for a paper feed source that matches the paper size and type, and pape...

6-36 Using the Operation Panel Duplex (Duplex printing) Using the duplexer, you can automatically print on both sides of the paper. The duplexer is mounted underneath the printer. Duplex printing is available for the following paper types: PLAINPREPRINTEDBONDRECYCLEDROUGHLETTERHEADCOLORPREPUNCHEDHIG...

Using the Operation Panel 6-39 Color Mode (Selecting color or monochrome printing) You can use the Color Mode menu on the operation panel to select the Monochrome or Color printing mode. By default, the printer is set to print in color mode. 1 Press Z while Print Settings > is displayed. 2 Press ...

6-40 Using the Operation Panel EcoPrint Mode (Selecting the EcoPrint mode) By enabling EcoPrint mode, you can minimize the amount of toner used during printing. Because images printed in this mode may be slightly coarser than those printed in standard resolution, you should use EcoPrint for test pri...

Using the Operation Panel 6-45 4 Press U or V to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. You can set any value between 000 and 255 . Use Y and Z to move the cursor right and left. 5 Display the desired gateway and press [OK]. 6 Press [MENU]. The display returns to Ready...

Using the Operation Panel 6-47 Device Common (Selecting/Setting the common device) Selects/sets all the functions in this printer. The options available in Device Common are as follows: • MSG Language (Selecting the message language) • Buzzer (Alarm (Buzzer) setting) • RAM Disk Mode (Using the RAM d...

Using the Operation Panel 6-49 Ready (Preparation completed tone setting) When On is selected in this setting, a tone sounds when print preparation has been completed. The default setting is Off . 1 Press Z while >Buzzer > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >>Ready appears. 3 ...

6-50 Using the Operation Panel RAM Disk Mode (Using the RAM disk) The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that can temporarily store print jobs. The stored print job can then be used to print multiple copies of the job reducing the total amount of time required to print the w...

Using the Operation Panel 6-51 RAM Disk Size (Setting the RAM disk size) Use this procedure to set the amount of memory used for the RAM disk. IMPORTANT The RAM Disk Size menu option only appears when RAM Disk Mode is set to On . 1 Press Z while >RAM Disk Mode On > is displayed. 2 Press [OK]. ...

6-52 Using the Operation Panel Format (Formatting hard disk) A new hard disk must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. Formatting allows data to be written to the hard disk. This menu is displayed only when the optional hard disk is installed on the printer. Use the procedure below to ...

6-54 Using the Operation Panel Duplex (Duplex printing error detection setting) If the error detection setting for duplex printing has been turned On , and you attempt to print onto a paper size and paper type that cannot be used for duplex printing, the Duplex disabled Press GO error message will b...

Using the Operation Panel 6-55 Timer (Timer setting) This specifies timer-related settings such as the automatic form-feed timeout and the timeout settings for Auto Sleep. The options available in Timer are as follows: • Form Feed Time Out (Automatic form feed timeout setting) • Sleep Timer (Sleep t...

Using the Operation Panel 6-57 Auto Error Clear (Auto error clear setting) If an error that still allows you to continue printing occurs, the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and ...

6-58 Using the Operation Panel Error Clear Timer (Setting the error clear time) If Auto Error Clear is set to On and a non-fatal error (an error that allows printing to continue) occurs, this setting specifies the time until the error is recovered and printing resumes. 1 Press Z while >Timer >...

6-60 Using the Operation Panel Security The security functions can be set up to protect printer operation and the print data. The options available in Security are as follows: • ID (Administrator ID input) • Password (Administrator password input) • I/F Block (Interface (external device) block setti...

6-62 Using the Operation Panel USB Device (USB interface setting) This locks and protects the USB interface. The default setting is Unblock . 1 Press Z while >I/F Block > is displayed. >>USB Device appears. 2 Press [OK]. A blinking question mark ( ? ) appears. 3 Select Block or Unblock u...

6-66 Using the Operation Panel 3DES (SSL Server 3DES setting) 3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) is a high level of encryption in which DES encryption is repeated threefold. The default setting is Off . 1 Press Z while >SSL Server On > is displayed. >>3DES appears. 2 Press [OK]. A bl...

6-68 Using the Operation Panel Job Accounting (Job Accounting selection/setting) Job Accounting is a function that allows the number of pages used to be managed by each department to be managed through the use of entered account IDs. Job accounting on this machine offers the following features: • Su...

Using the Operation Panel 6-69 Password (Administrator Password input) To set up Job Accounting, you must enter an administrator ID and administrator password. For information on how to set the administrator password, refer to Admin (Administrator settings) on page 6-75. 1 Once you have entered the ...

6-70 Using the Operation Panel Select Account (Department-specific settings) This specifies the functions used for managing individual account IDs. The options available in Select Account are as follows: • Counter (Account-specific counter management [color + monochrome total]) • Color Counter (Acco...

Using the Operation Panel 6-73 Add Account (Department registration) This allows you to add a new account for which printing is permitted. IMPORTANT Because account IDs are managed as numeric strings, " 1 " and " 001 " are handled as different accounts. Also, once Job Accounting is e...

6-74 Using the Operation Panel Print Job Accounting List (Job Accounting list output) This enables you to print the total number of pages for all accounts as a Job Accounting list. 1 Press Z while Job Accounting > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Print Job Accounting List appears...

6-76 Using the Operation Panel Password (Administrator Password input) You can use this to set the administrator password. The default setting is the numeric part of your printer's model name. If you use FS-C5300DN, enter " 5300 ". 1 Once you have entered the correct ID in the previous step ...

Using the Operation Panel 6-77 Change Password (Administrator Password change) You can use this to change the administrator password. 1 In step 3 in Password (Administrator Password input) above, press U or V while the Admin (Change) screen is displayed until >Change Password appears. IMPORTANT T...

6-78 Using the Operation Panel Adjust/Maintenance (Adjust/Maintenance selection/setting) Adjust/Maintenance is used to adjust the print quality and to carry out printer maintenance. The options available in Adjust/Maintenance are as follows: • Color Calibration • Registration Normal (Color registrat...

6-80 Using the Operation Panel Sample Color Registration Correction Chart 7 When printing ends, the display returns to Ready . I H G F E D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MH-L I H G F E D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CH-L I H G F E D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 YH-L I H G F E D C B A 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MH-R I...

Using the Operation Panel 6-81 Adjust Magenta Corrects the registration for magenta (red). 1 Press Z while Adjust/Maintenance > is displayed. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >Registration Normal > appears. 3 Press Z . 4 Press U or V repeatedly until >>Adjust Magenta appears. 5 Press [...

Using the Operation Panel 6-85 C 12345 3 (Cyan correction) and Y 12345 3 (Yellow correction) These options make detailed corrections to the registration for cyan (blue) and yellow. 10 After completing the settings for magenta in step 9 above, press the V key. >>C 12345 3 and >>Y 12345 3 ...

6-86 Using the Operation Panel Service (for maintenance) The options available in Service are as follows: • Print Status Page (Printing the service status page) • Print Network Status Page (Printing the network status page) • Print Test Page • Maintenance (New Maintenance Kit replacement confirmatio...

Using the Operation Panel 6-87 Print Test Page The test page is printed to check the effectiveness of printer adjustments. This is primarily used for maintenance by service personnel, but it contains information that may also be useful to you. 1 Press Z while >Service > is displayed. 2 Press U...

Options 7-1 7 Options This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information 7-2 Expansion Memory Modules 7-3 General Description of Options 7-5 For availability of the options, consult your service technician.

Options 7-3 Expansion Memory Modules The printer's main controller board has a memory slot into which you can plug in optional memory modules (dual in line memory modules). You can increase the printer's memory up to 1280 MB by plugging in the optional memory modules. Expansion Memory Modules You ca...

7-4 Options Installing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT Remove any USB memory that is attached to the printer's USB memory slot. 1 Power off the printer and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Unscrew two screws at the back of the main controller board. 3 Pull out the main controller board gently. 4 Remove...

Options 7-5 General Description of Options Memory Card The printer is equipped with a slot for a memory card with the maximum size of 4 GB. A memory card is useful for storing fonts, macros, and overlays. Reading the Memory Card Once inserted in the printer’s slot, the contents of the memory card ca...

7-6 Options Statement, Folio, Youkei 2, Youkei 4, 16K and Other (92 x 162 mm to 216 x 356 mm) Paper type : Plain, preprinted, labels, bond, recycled, rough, letterhead, color, prepunched, cardstock, envelope, coated, thick, high quality, custom 1 (to 8) IMPORTANT Please make sure that the machine is...

Options 7-7 USB Memory USB memory is a type of simple, highly portable flash memory that plugs into the USB memory slot. Files stored in USB memory can be printed by plugging the USB memory into the printer and then specifying the desired file names from the operation panel. The operation panel disp...

Computer Interface 8-1 8 Computer Interface This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: Interface 8-2 USB Interface 8-2 Network Interface 8-3

8-2 Computer Interface Interface This chapter explains the signals used in the printer's USB, and network interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. • USB Interface • Network Interface USB Interface This printer supports the Hi...

Computer Interface 8-3 Network Interface Features Automatic IP Address Resolution This feature is compatible with the DHCP/DHCPv6 protocol and allows the printer to automatically receive IP addresses from the DHCP/DHCPv6 server. Management using Web Browsers HTTP pages are incorporated in to the int...

8-4 Computer Interface Operation Environment 10 to 35 °C (50 to 95 °F), 20-80 % RH (condensation-free) EMI Countermeasures VCCI Class B, FCC Class B (U.S.), CE (Europe) IMPORTANT When IPv6 functions are used, the devices used on the network (routers, PCs, etc) must support IPv6.

Specifications 9-1 9 Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description FS-C5100DN FS-C5200DN FS-C5300DN Printing Method Electrophotographic four color (CMYK) printing using tandem (4) drum system Printing Speeds Cassette A4: 21 ppm, B5, A5, A6: 23 ppm *1 , Let...

Specifications 9-3 Operating Noise †† During Printing LpA = 53 dB (A) During Standby LpA = 36 dB (A) During Sleep Mode immeasurably low Dimensions (W x D x H) 345 × 518 × 455 mm13-5/8 × 18-1/2 × 17-9/10" 345 × 518 × 480 mm13-5/8 × 20-2/5 × 18-9/10" Weight Approx. 28 kg (61 lbs) Approx. 29 kg...

Glossary-1 Glossary Additional memory An additional memory (optional) is used for increasing the memory capacity of this machine. For DIMM that can be used in this machine, contact your service technician. AppleTalk AppleTalk offers file sharing and printer sharing and it also enables you to utilize...

Glossary-2 IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) The Internet Protocol address is a unique number that represents a specific computer in a network. The format of an IP Address is four numbers separated by dots, e.g. 192.168.110.171. Each number should be a decimal between 0 and 255. KPDL KPDL is Ky...

Index-1 Index A Additional memory ...............................................Glossary-1 Administrator ID .......................................... 6-60, 6-68, 6-75 Change ................................................................... 6-76 Administrator Password ...............................