Kyocera FS-3700 manual Introduction, Maintenance Features, Print Engine Features

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Introduction

Introduction

The Kyocera laser printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology.

Maintenance Features

Compact design—Thanks to the inboard paper cassette configuration, the printer requires no more space than the average computer.

Ultra long life modules—The main modules for developing image and printing, such as the drum, developer, and the fuser, are specifically designed for extraordinarily long life and need no periodic replacement. The drum is made of amorphous silicon which is environmentally be- nign and is designed as a permanent component in the printer. The only maintenance regu- larly needed is to replenish the toner supply in the developer approximately every 10,000 pages and to clean some parts inside the printer.

Amorphous silicon drum—Kyocera’s own unique ceramics technology has led to the devel- opment of an extremely hard and durable drum with extraordinarily long service life. Also, the drum has several excellent photoconductive properties, such as stability and reliability in vary- ing temperatures, resistance to heat and solvent, etc., thus providing superb high resolution printing.

Print Engine Features

Superb print quality— With 600 dots-per-inch, the printout is close to typeset quality. Also, Kyocera Image Refinement (KIR) technology provides excellent sharpness and consistency.

High speed— A4-size pages typically print at the rate of 18 (12 for model FS-1700) pages per minute. (Actual time required varies according to page complexity.)

Large paper capacity — The printer accommodates a paper cassette with a capacity of ap- proximately 250 sheets (75 g/m2 [20 lb./ream] basis weight, 0.1 mm thickness) and a multi -purpose tray with a capacity of approximately 100 sheets (350 sheets in total).

Wide variety of print media— In addition to standard paper, the printer prints on special media of a wide range of types and sizes, including recycled paper, envelopes, labels and OHP film.

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Contents FS-1700/3700 Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement CC statement Conforming to the Class a limitsImportant note on the interface connectors Interface connectorsSafety information Laser safetyOzone concentration Laser noticeImportant Safeguards Disclaimer Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementISO Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterFS-1700 Minutes 30 minutes Power consumptionFS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Print Engine Features Maintenance FeaturesIntroduction Software Features Guide to the Manual Installation ManualOptions CD-ROM Kyocera Digital LibraryXii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Memory Expansion InstallationRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Simm to be used Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMsInstalling SIMMs Installing and Removing SIMMsRemoving SIMMs Testing the Expansion Memory Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement Iii Interface connectors Ozone concentration Important Safeguards Vii Viii Introduction Software Features Options Xii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Feed Selec ion On-line/Off-line SettingAbandoning a Printing Job Operating Procedures Status PrintoutSample Status Current status information 3a Default font nameFirmware version information Interface-dependent parametersMemory allocation status Service informationForm Feed User defined font listMode Select Menu Using the Mode Select MenuFunct on Default Setting Function Default Setting ModePlease2.4. waitSleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level Dark vertical strip s Ecoprint modeOptimized stripes White vertical stripesAdjusting the Print Density SourceResource ProtectionSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Priority Error Mess geSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Operating a Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Writing Da To a Memory Card MemoryDeleting Ddata from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory cardPrinting a list of data names Fonts Bitmap and Scalable FontsBitmap fonts Scalable fontsOption Fonts List of FontsKpdl fonts Resident Bitmap Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts Symbol set Symbol setScalable Fonts Symbol sets Symbol set Maintenance Supplying Toner Close the top cover by pressing the ar Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bot- tle Cleaning the Charger Wire CleaningMain Charger Unit Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printer does not print General GuideIf the printing is abnormal Power Problems Interface ProblemsAll-black printout Print Quality ProblemsCompletely blank printout Check the developer unitBlack or white vertical streaks Clean the charger wireDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Check the control panelFaint or blurred printing Grey backgroundCheck the paper chute and the ramp Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCharacters out of position Check the transfer rollerIndicators Indicators and MessagesIndicator Condition Correc ive Action Message Corrective Action KeyError Messages CallservicepersonFn123456Foccupied Correcting a Paper Jam Feed cassette Reaching the registration rollers, removeRear Cover MenuNormal CodesetError due to insufficient Description FS-1700 FS-3700Printer Specifications General Guidelines Paper AvailabilitySelecting the Right Paper Paper SpecificationsSpecification Condition of the PaperPaper Size Basis WeightMoisture Content SmoothnessPaper Grain Other Paper PropertiesSpecial Paper Overhead Projection OHP FilmTable B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper Adhesive-Backed LabelsPreprinted Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Recycled PaperParallel Interface Parallel interface communication modesInterface Signals Pin In/out DescriptionDetailed descriptions of the signals follow Select In NSelectIn Pin RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Interface SignalsPin In/out Signal Description RS-232C interfaceRS-422A interface Removing*the Main Circuit BoardChanging the Jumper Connector Verifying the Setting Overview of Signals RS-422ASerial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levelsParameter value Baud rate RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolMeaning Error not handled Error handled Prescribe II Frpo D0 commandSerial interface error Parameter value MeaningRS-232C Cable Connection Connecting the Printer to the ComputerPreparing an RS-232C Cable Cmode LPT1=COM1 Index LastIndex-2 Index-3