Kyocera FS-1200 manual Introduction, Maintenance Features, Print Engine Features

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Introduction

Introduction

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

Maintenance Features

Compact design

Thanks to the inboard cassette configuration, the printer requires no more space than the average com- puter.

Long life modules

The main modules in this laser printer such as the drum, developer unit, and fuser unit have been designed for long life.

Print Engine Features

Superb print quality

With 600 dots-per-inch, the printout is close to typeset quality. Also, Kyocera Image Refinement 2 (KIR 2) technology provides excellent sharpness and consistency.

High speed

A4 sizes typically print at the rate of 12 pages per minute. (Actual time varies according to page complex- ity)

Large paper capacity

Approximately 250 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about 100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray.

Wide variety of print media

As well as standard paper, the printer will print on Transparency, labels and other types of special pur- pose media.

Sleep mode

Conserves energy during the printer's idle periods.

Ecoprint mode

Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.

Standard bi-directional parallel interface

Supports high-speed data exchange with the computer.

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Contents FS-1200 Introduction License Limited WarrantyLimitation of Remedies Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement GeneralConforming to the Class B limits FCC statementSafety information Interface connectorsImportant note on the interface connectors Laser safetyCdrh regulations Ozone concentrationCE Marking Directive Declaration of Conformity U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Australia ViiiISO Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementDisclaimer Prolonged Non-use Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterMoving the Printer Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Action program EnergyPrint Engine Features Maintenance FeaturesIntroduction Options Software FeaturesPrescribe 2e Programming Manual on CD-ROM CD-ROM Kyocera Digital LibraryTable of Contents Xvi Xvii Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Appendix C Host Computer InterfaceClearance Positioning the PrinterPlaces to Avoid Basic requirements Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80%Voltage FrequencyUnpacking and Inspection Power SupplyList of Shipped Components Front View Names of PartsRear View Interior ViewInstall the toner container Setting Up and InterfacingOpen the top cover Close the top cover Install the waste toner bottleOpen the side cover on the left side of the printer Adjust the paper guides in the cassette and add paper Clip Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray Install the face-up output trayConnect the printer to the computer Attach the power cordParallel interface Print a status Set the emulation modeTest the interface with the computer Windows 95/Windows Install the printer driverCD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9x WindowsCassette Mode First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Duplex Printing from the MP trayMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingFeeding Envelopes Cassette ModeHandling a Memory Card Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Memory Expansion InstallationRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Installing Dimm Installing and Removing The DimmDimm to be used Removing Dimm Testing the Expansion MemoryControl Panel Operating the Laser PrinterResolution Indicator Interface IndicatorMessage Display Message MeaningCopy Indicator Paper Size IndicatorIndicator Name Description Symbolic IndicatorsKey Function Control KeysSwitching Power On Operating ProceduresStack Selection Feed SelectionCanceling Printing On-line/Off-line SettingStatus Printout Sample Status Form Feed Mode Select Menu Using the Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Parallel Interface Configuring InterfacesRAM Disk Operations Setting the RAM Disk SizeHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Operating a Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Writing Data to a Memory CardDeleting Data from a Memory Card Printing a list of data names Formatting a Memory CardSetting Custom Sizes Cassette, Media Type and Custom Settings Setting the Paper TypeDuplex path Paper Type User Setting Making SettingsLvdeoh Submenus displayed Selection parameters DescriptionSleep Ecopower Mode Dumping Received Data Cancel keyKIR 2 Level Optimized stripes Ecoprint ModeDark vertical stripes White vertical stripesResource Protection Adjusting the Print DensityType of Error and Corresponding Audio Alarm Buzzer Setting the Audio Warning BuzzerSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Internal Fonts FontsInternal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts List of FontsFont Number Font samples List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Toner kit replacement interval Toner Kit ReplacementToner Kit to be Used Supplying TonerTo replace the toner container, proceed as follows Toner Kit Replacement Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bottle 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 ProblemsCompletely blank printout Print Quality ProblemsAll-black printout Check the developer unitDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the charger wireBlack or white vertical streaks Check the control panelGrey background Faint or blurred printingCharacters out of position Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCheck the paper chute and the ramp Check the transfer rollerIndicators Indicators and MessagesSymbolic Indicators Maintenance Messages Maintenance MessagesMessage Corrective Action DOO Vhuylfh Error Messages Error MessagesNing to ensure correct reading of the memory card 0025&$5 HUUúú Correcting a Paper Jam Printer SymbolRear Cover Power requirements Drum cleaningPower consumption Printing methodPrinter Specifications Table B.1 Specifications Paper SpecificationsSpecification General GuidelinesCondition of the Paper Selecting the Right PaperComposition Paper SizeMoisture Content Basis WeightSmoothness Thickness CaliperPaper type Media type Special PaperTable B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Table B.3 Transparency SpecificationsTransparency Adhesive-Backed LabelsColored Paper EnvelopesPreprinted Paper Recycled PaperParallel interface communication modes Parallel InterfaceTable C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Interface SignalsPin In/out Description Paper Empty PError Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toError* nFault Pin Power Ready PinSerial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Interface SignalsRS-232C interface Serial Connector Overview of Signals RS-422ARS-422A interface RS-422A interface voltage levelsRS-232C/RS-422A Protocol RS-232C Cable Connection Prescribe Frpo D0 commandPreparing an RS-232C Cable H7 Buffer nearly-empty thresholdConnecting the Printer to the Computer Memory Card IndexIndex-2 Basic Operations During Mode Selection Mode Select MenuFrom Previous To 495 seconds