Kyocera FS-3700 manual Adhesive-Backed Labels

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B.3. Special Paper

Adhesive-Backed Labels

The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must never come into con- tact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.

Label paper must be manually fed.

Label paper has a structure comprising three layers, as shown in Figure B.1 . The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of pressure-sensitive adhe- sives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or backing sheet) holds the labels until use. Due to the complexity of its composition, adhesive-backed label pa- per is particularly likely to give trouble in printing.

Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are apt to peel off, causing serious jam problems.

Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished.

Top sheet (white bond paper)

Adhesive

Carrier sheet

Figure B.1 Adhesive-back label

AcceptableUnacceptable

Top sheet

Carrier sheet

FigureB.2 Label arrangement

Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.

Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications

Item	Specification
Weight of top sheet	44 to 74 g/m2 (12 to 20 lbs/ream)
Composite weight	104 to 151 g/m2 (28 to 40 lbs/ream)
Thickness of top sheet	0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)

Composite thickness	0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)

Moisture content	4% to 6% (composite)

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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 DisclaimerPower consumption FS-1700 Minutes 30 minutesFS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Maintenance Features Print Engine FeaturesIntroduction Software Features CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Installation ManualOptions Guide to the ManualXii 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 Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMs Simm to be usedInstalling 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 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 statusUsing the Mode Select Menu 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 Operating a Memory Card Hints on Writing Fonts to the 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 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 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 and Messages IndicatorsIndicator 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 ConnectorRS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Parameter value Baud rateMeaning Parameter value Meaning Prescribe II Frpo D0 commandSerial interface error Error not handled Error handledConnecting the Printer to the Computer RS-232C Cable ConnectionPreparing an RS-232C Cable Cmode LPT1=COM1 Last IndexIndex-2 Index-3