Kyocera FS-3700 manual Power Problems, Interface Problems

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5.2. Power Problems

*5.2. Power Problems

The printer power rating must be within the voltage range in your country. If in doubt, consult your dealer.

If nothing happens when you switch the printer’s power on, you have a power problem. The symptoms are a dark control panel, no printing, and no fan sound. Proceed as follows.

Check the power switch.

The on position is marked "".

The off position is marked "ö"

Check the power cord.

If the cord is loose at either end, switch power off, plug the power cord in securely, then switch power on again.

Call for the assistance of a service person.

If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.

5.3. Interface Problems

If the printer prints a status page correctly but does not print data from the computer correctly (or at all), there may be an interface problem.

Check the interface (network) cable.

Make sure the cable is plugged in securely at both ends.

Check your file and software.

Try printing a different file, or using a different print command.

Try using a different cable.

Compare the pin assignments listed in Appendix C with the specifications of your cable.

Call for the assistance of a service person.

If the above checks do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.

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Contents FS-1700/3700 Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement Conforming to the Class a limits CC statementLaser safety Interface connectorsSafety information Important note on the interface connectorsLaser notice Ozone concentrationImportant Safeguards Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementISO DisclaimerFS-1700 Minutes 30 minutes Power consumptionFS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Print Engine Features Maintenance FeaturesIntroduction Software Features CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Installation ManualOptions Guide to the ManualXii 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 Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMs Simm to be usedInstalling 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 Status Printout Operating ProceduresSample Status Interface-dependent parameters 3a Default font nameFirmware version information Current status informationUser defined font list Service informationForm Feed Memory allocation statusMode Select Menu Using the Mode Select MenuFunct on Default Setting Mode Function Default SettingPlease2.4. waitSleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level White vertical stripes Ecoprint modeOptimized stripes Dark vertical strip sSourceResource Protection Adjusting the Print DensityPriority Error Mess ge Setting the Audio Warning BuzzerSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Operating a Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Memory Writing Da To a Memory CardDeleting Ddata from a Memory Card Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card Formatting a Memory CardPrinting a list of data names Bitmap and Scalable Fonts FontsScalable fonts Bitmap 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 Interface Problems Power ProblemsCheck the developer unit Print Quality ProblemsCompletely blank printout All-black printoutCheck the control panel Clean the charger wireDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Black or white vertical streaksGrey background Faint or blurred printingCheck the transfer roller Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCharacters out of position Check the paper chute and the rampIndicators Indicators and MessagesIndicator Condition Correc ive Action Key Message Corrective ActionCallservicepersonFn123456 Error MessagesFoccupied Feed cassette Reaching the registration rollers, remove Correcting a Paper JamRear Cover Codeset MenuNormalError due to insufficient FS-1700 FS-3700 DescriptionPrinter Specifications Paper Availability General GuidelinesCondition of the Paper Paper SpecificationsSpecification Selecting the Right PaperSmoothness Basis WeightMoisture Content Paper SizeOther Paper Properties Paper GrainOverhead Projection OHP Film Special PaperAdhesive-Backed Labels Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paperRecycled Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Preprinted PaperParallel interface communication modes Parallel InterfacePin In/out Description Interface SignalsDetailed descriptions of the signals follow Select In NSelectIn Pin RS-232C interface Interface SignalsPin In/out Signal Description RS-232C/RS-422A InterfaceRemoving*the Main Circuit Board RS-422A interfaceChanging the Jumper Connector Overview of Signals RS-422A Verifying the SettingRS-422A interface voltage levels Serial ConnectorParameter value Baud rate RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolMeaning Parameter value Meaning Prescribe II Frpo D0 commandSerial interface error Error not handled Error handledRS-232C Cable Connection Connecting the Printer to the ComputerPreparing an RS-232C Cable Cmode LPT1=COM1 Last IndexIndex-2 Index-3