Kyocera FS-1200 manual Main Charger Unit, Cleaning the Charger Wire

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4.2.Cleaning

4.2.Cleaning

In addition to the maintenance procedures described on the following pages, the charger wire in the drum unit and paper feed unit should be cleaned from time to time, or whenever print quality problems occur.

To avoid print quality problems, the following printer parts must be cleaned with every toner container replacement.

☛If the toner container has been replaced when the messageý5HSODFH 7RQHUý

&OHDQ SULQWHU was displayed, the messageý&OHDQ SULQWHU 3UHVVý&217,18( will be displayed after replacement. After cleaning the inside of the printer following the procedure shown below, press the CONTINUE key; the message will disappear and the printer will be ready for printing.

Main Charger Unit

The main charger unit grid should be cleaned when the toner container is changed.

Cleaning the Charger Wire

1. Open the printer side cover.

Main Charger Unit

Side Cover

2. Pull the cleaning knob (Green) slowly in and out a
few times. This pulls a cleaning pad inside the drum	Cleaning Knob
unit along the wire.	(Green)

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Contents FS-1200 Introduction Limitation of Remedies Limited WarrantyLicense Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement GeneralConforming to the Class B limits FCC statementLaser safety Interface connectorsSafety information Important note on the interface connectorsCdrh regulations Ozone concentrationCE Marking Directive Declaration of Conformity U.S.ADeclaration of Conformity Australia ViiiDisclaimer Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementISO Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterProlonged Non-use Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Action program EnergyIntroduction Maintenance FeaturesPrint Engine Features 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 InterfacePlaces to Avoid Positioning the PrinterClearance Frequency Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80%Basic requirements VoltageUnpacking and Inspection Power SupplyList of Shipped Components Front View Names of PartsRear View Interior ViewOpen the top cover Setting Up and InterfacingInstall the toner container 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 trayParallel interface Attach the power cordConnect the printer to the computer Test the interface with the computer Set the emulation modePrint a status Windows 95/Windows Install the printer driverCD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9x WindowsDuplex Printing from the MP tray First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingCassette Mode MP Multi-Purpose Tray FeedingMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingFeeding Envelopes Cassette ModeTo Remove the Memory Card Memory CardHandling a Memory Card Removing the Main Circuit Board Memory Expansion InstallationPrinting condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Dimm to be used Installing and Removing The DimmInstalling Dimm Removing Dimm Testing the Expansion MemoryControl Panel Operating the Laser PrinterMessage Meaning Interface IndicatorResolution Indicator Message DisplayCopy Indicator Paper Size IndicatorIndicator Name Description Symbolic IndicatorsKey Function Control KeysFeed Selection Operating ProceduresSwitching Power On Stack SelectionCanceling Printing On-line/Off-line SettingStatus Printout Sample Status Form Feed Function Default Setting Using the Mode Select MenuMode Select Menu 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Parallel Interface Configuring InterfacesRAM Disk Operations Setting the RAM Disk SizeWriting Data to a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory CardDeleting Data from a Memory Card Printing a list of data names Formatting a Memory CardSetting Custom Sizes Duplex path Setting the Paper TypeCassette, Media Type and Custom Settings Paper Type User Setting Making SettingsLvdeoh Submenus displayed Selection parameters DescriptionSleep Ecopower Mode Dumping Received Data Cancel keyKIR 2 Level White vertical stripes Ecoprint ModeOptimized stripes Dark 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 FontsFont Number Font samples List of FontsInternal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Supplying Toner Toner Kit ReplacementToner kit replacement interval Toner Kit to be UsedTo replace the toner container, proceed as follows Toner Kit Replacement Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bottle 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 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 rampSymbolic Indicators Indicators and MessagesIndicators Message Corrective Action Maintenance MessagesMaintenance Messages DOO Vhuylfh Ning to ensure correct reading of the memory card Error MessagesError Messages 0025&$5 HUUúú Correcting a Paper Jam Printer SymbolRear Cover Printing method Drum cleaningPower requirements Power consumptionPrinter Specifications General Guidelines Paper SpecificationsTable B.1 Specifications SpecificationPaper Size Selecting the Right PaperCondition of the Paper CompositionThickness Caliper Basis WeightMoisture Content SmoothnessPaper type Media type Special PaperAdhesive-Backed Labels Table B.3 Transparency SpecificationsTable B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications TransparencyRecycled Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Preprinted PaperParallel interface communication modes Parallel InterfacePin In/out Description Interface SignalsTable C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Power Ready Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toPaper Empty PError Pin Error* nFault PinRS-232C interface Interface SignalsSerial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option RS-422A interface voltage levels Overview of Signals RS-422ASerial Connector RS-422A interfaceRS-232C/RS-422A Protocol H7 Buffer nearly-empty threshold Prescribe Frpo D0 commandRS-232C Cable Connection Preparing an RS-232C CableConnecting the Printer to the Computer Memory Card IndexIndex-2 Basic Operations During Mode Selection Mode Select MenuFrom Previous To 495 seconds