Kyocera FS-3700 manual Introduction

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Introduction

Caution

NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory -set to emulate the HP LaserJet 4 Plus. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures de- scribed in Chapter 2 (on CD-ROM).

Notice on Software

SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER’S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES.

Notice

The information in this manual is subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in fu- ture editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors in the present edition.

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is following the instructions in this manual. No re- sponsibility is assumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-only memory).

This manual, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or part of this manual, any copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as the material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation. PRESCRIBE II, KPDL, and KIR (Kyocera Image Refine- ment) are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation.

Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a product of International Business Ma- chines Corporation. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.

HP LaserJet 4 Plus is a product of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trade- marks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Centronics Data Computer Corp. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. AppleTalk is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trade- marks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

This Kyocera page printer uses PeerlessPrint5 to provide the HP LaserJet compatible PCL5 language emulation. PeerlessPrint5 is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.

This Kyocera printer uses STAC LZS to provide the compression technology. STAC LZS is a product of Stac Elec- tronics.

© Copyright 1996 by Kyocera Corporation. All rights reserved, Revision 1.1., December 1996

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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-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Power consumptionFS-1700 Minutes 30 minutes Introduction Maintenance FeaturesPrint Engine Features Software Features Guide to the Manual Installation ManualOptions CD-ROM Kyocera Digital LibraryXii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Removing the Main Circuit Board Memory Expansion InstallationPrinting condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Simm to be used Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMsRemoving SIMMs Installing and Removing SIMMsInstalling 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 Abandoning a Printing Job On-line/Off-line SettingFeed Selec ion 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 listFunct on Default Setting Using the Mode Select MenuMode Select Menu 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 Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the 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 fontsKpdl fonts List of FontsOption 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 Main Charger Unit CleaningCleaning the Charger Wire Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printing is abnormal General GuideIf the printer does not print 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 rollerIndicator Condition Correc ive Action Indicators and MessagesIndicators 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 levelsMeaning RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolParameter value Baud rate Error not handled Error handled Prescribe II Frpo D0 commandSerial interface error Parameter value MeaningPreparing an RS-232C Cable Connecting the Printer to the ComputerRS-232C Cable Connection Cmode LPT1=COM1 Index LastIndex-2 Index-3
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