Kyocera FS-3700 manual Paper Size, Smoothness, Basis Weight, Thickness Caliper, Moisture Content

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B.2. Selecting the Right Paper

Paper Size

Cassettes and a multi-purpose tray are available for the paper sizes listed in Table B.2 . The di- mensional tolerances are ± 0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ± 0.2°.

Table B.2 Paper Sizes for Paper Feeding

Multi-Purpose tray

Size

Cassette or

Size

multi-purpose tray

 

 

 

Monarch

3-7/8 x 7-1/2 inches

Legal

8.5 x 14 inches

Business

4-1/8 x 9-1/2 inches

Letter

8.5 x 11 inches

International DL

11 x 22 cm

ISO A4

210 x 297 mm

International C5

16.2 cm x 22.9 cm

ISO A5

148 x 210 mm

International B5

17.6 x 25 cm

JIS B5

182 x 257 mm

Executive

7-1/4 x 10-1/2 inches

 

 

Commercial 9

3-7/8 x 8-7/8 inches

Other sizes of paper can be fed manually.

Commercial 6-3/4

3-5/8 x 6-1/2 inches

The minimum size of manually fed paper is 80 x 148

mm (3.1 x 5.8 inches), fed lengthwise. The maximum

ISO A6

105 x 148 mm

size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

JIS B6

128 x 182 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, however, can cause multiple feed- ing and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.)

Basis Weight

Basis weight is the weight of a standard quantity of paper. In the traditional system the stand- ard quantity is a ream consisting of 500 sheets measuring 17 x 22 inches each. In the metric system the standard quantity is 1 square meter.

Paper that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blur- ring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m2 (16 to 24 lbs/ream).

Thickness (Caliper)

Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low-caliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper may be too thin. If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing the paper may be too thick. The proper thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils).

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, feedability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.

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Contents FS-1700/3700 Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement CC statement Conforming to the Class a limitsInterface connectors Safety informationImportant note on the interface connectors Laser safetyOzone concentration Laser noticeImportant Safeguards Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement ISODisclaimer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterPower consumption FS-1700 Minutes 30 minutesFS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Maintenance Features Print Engine FeaturesIntroduction Software Features Installation Manual OptionsGuide to the Manual CD-ROM Kyocera Digital LibraryXii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Memory Expansion Installation Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpiRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Simm to be used Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMsInstalling and Removing SIMMs Installing 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 On-line/Off-line Setting Feed Selec ionAbandoning a Printing Job Operating Procedures Status PrintoutSample Status 3a Default font name Firmware version informationCurrent status information Interface-dependent parametersService information Form FeedMemory allocation status User defined font listUsing the Mode Select Menu Mode Select MenuFunct on Default Setting Function Default Setting ModePlease2.4. waitSleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level Ecoprint mode Optimized stripesDark vertical strip s White vertical stripesAdjusting the Print Density SourceResource ProtectionSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Priority Error Mess geSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Operating a Memory Card Hints on Writing Fonts to the 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 fontsList of Fonts Option 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 Cleaning the Charger WireMain Charger Unit Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit General Guide If the printer does not printIf the printing is abnormal Power Problems Interface ProblemsPrint Quality Problems Completely blank printoutAll-black printout Check the developer unitClean the charger wire Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dotsBlack or white vertical streaks Check the control panelFaint or blurred printing Grey backgroundDirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of positionCheck the paper chute and the ramp Check the transfer rollerIndicators and Messages IndicatorsIndicator 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 AvailabilityPaper Specifications SpecificationSelecting the Right Paper Condition of the PaperBasis Weight Moisture ContentPaper Size SmoothnessPaper Grain Other Paper PropertiesSpecial Paper Overhead Projection OHP FilmTable B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper Adhesive-Backed LabelsEnvelopes Colored PaperPreprinted Paper Recycled PaperParallel Interface Parallel interface communication modesInterface Signals Pin In/out DescriptionDetailed descriptions of the signals follow Select In NSelectIn Pin Interface Signals Pin In/out Signal DescriptionRS-232C/RS-422A Interface 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 levelsRS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Parameter value Baud rateMeaning Prescribe II Frpo D0 command Serial interface errorError not handled Error handled Parameter value MeaningConnecting the Printer to the Computer RS-232C Cable ConnectionPreparing an RS-232C Cable Cmode LPT1=COM1 Index LastIndex-2 Index-3