Kyocera FS-1200 manual Faint or blurred printing, Grey background

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5.4. Print Quality Problems

Faint or blurred printing

Check the control panel.

If theý7RQHU ORZ 7.ðëè &OHDQ SULQWHU message is displayed and the indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.

Set the print density from the control panel to a higher level than the current setting. See Section 2.8. Make sure the Paper Type setting is correct.

Check the Ecoprint setting.

See Section 2.6.

Grey background

Check the control panel.

If theý7RQHU ORZ 7.ðëè &OHDQ SULQWHU message is displayed and the indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1.

Check the print density.

Display the print density menu from the control panel and select a lighter density setting. See Section 2.8.

Clean the main charger wire.

Open the printer's side cover. Pull the green main charger wire cleaning knob slowly in and out a few times. See Section 4.2.

Check the main charger unit installation.

Open the printer's side cover. Remove the main charger unit half way out, then reinstall it properly. See sec- tion 4.2.

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-1200 Introduction Limited Warranty LicenseLimitation of Remedies General Typeface Trademark AcknowledgementFCC statement Conforming to the Class B limitsImportant note on the interface connectors Interface connectorsSafety information Laser safetyOzone concentration Cdrh regulationsDeclaration of Conformity U.S.A CE Marking DirectiveViii Declaration of Conformity AustraliaCanadian Department of Communications compliance statement ISODisclaimer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-useMoving the Printer Action program Energy Kyocera ECO-PRODUCTMaintenance Features Print Engine FeaturesIntroduction Software Features OptionsCD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Prescribe 2e Programming Manual on CD-ROMTable of Contents Xvi Xvii Appendix C Host Computer Interface Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface OptionPositioning the Printer ClearancePlaces to Avoid Voltage Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80%Basic requirements FrequencyPower Supply Unpacking and InspectionList of Shipped Components Names of Parts Front ViewInterior View Rear ViewSetting Up and Interfacing Install the toner containerOpen the top cover Install the waste toner bottle Close the top coverOpen the side cover on the left side of the printer Adjust the paper guides in the cassette and add paper Clip Install the face-up output tray Open the paper stopper on the face-down output trayAttach the power cord Connect the printer to the computerParallel interface Set the emulation mode Print a statusTest the interface with the computer Install the printer driver Windows 95/WindowsCD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x Windows CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9xMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingCassette Mode Duplex Printing from the MP trayFirst Mode Automatic Manual Feeding MP Multi-Purpose Tray FeedingCassette Mode Feeding EnvelopesMemory Card Handling a Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Memory Expansion Installation Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpiRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Installing and Removing The Dimm Installing DimmDimm to be used Testing the Expansion Memory Removing DimmOperating the Laser Printer Control PanelMessage Display Interface IndicatorResolution Indicator Message MeaningPaper Size Indicator Copy IndicatorSymbolic Indicators Indicator Name DescriptionControl Keys Key FunctionStack Selection Operating ProceduresSwitching Power On Feed SelectionOn-line/Off-line Setting Canceling PrintingStatus Printout Sample Status Form Feed Using the Mode Select Menu Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Configuring Interfaces Parallel InterfaceSetting the RAM Disk Size RAM Disk OperationsReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Writing Data to a Memory CardDeleting Data from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Printing a list of data namesSetting Custom Sizes Setting the Paper Type Cassette, Media Type and Custom SettingsDuplex path Making Settings Paper Type User SettingSubmenus displayed Selection parameters Description LvdeohSleep Ecopower Mode Cancel key Dumping Received DataKIR 2 Level Dark vertical stripes Ecoprint ModeOptimized stripes White vertical stripesAdjusting the Print Density Resource ProtectionSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Type of Error and Corresponding Audio Alarm BuzzerSetting the Audio Warning Buzzer Fonts Internal FontsList of Fonts Internal Scalable and Bitmap FontsFont Number Font samples List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Toner Kit to be Used Toner Kit ReplacementToner kit replacement interval 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 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 ProblemsAll-black printout Print Quality ProblemsCompletely blank printout Check the developer unitBlack or white vertical streaks Clean the charger wireDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Check the control panelFaint or blurred printing Grey backgroundCheck the paper chute and the ramp Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCharacters out of position Check the transfer rollerIndicators and Messages IndicatorsSymbolic Indicators Maintenance Messages Maintenance MessagesMessage Corrective Action DOO Vhuylfh Error Messages Error MessagesNing to ensure correct reading of the memory card 0025&$5 HUUúú Printer Symbol Correcting a Paper JamRear Cover Power consumption Drum cleaningPower requirements Printing methodPrinter Specifications Specification Paper SpecificationsTable B.1 Specifications General GuidelinesComposition Selecting the Right PaperCondition of the Paper Paper SizeSmoothness Basis WeightMoisture Content Thickness CaliperSpecial Paper Paper type Media typeTransparency Table B.3 Transparency SpecificationsTable B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Adhesive-Backed LabelsPreprinted Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Recycled PaperParallel Interface Parallel interface communication modesInterface Signals Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin AssignmentsPin In/out Description Error* nFault Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toPaper Empty PError Pin Power Ready PinInterface Signals Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface OptionRS-232C interface RS-422A interface Overview of Signals RS-422ASerial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levelsRS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Preparing an RS-232C Cable Prescribe Frpo D0 commandRS-232C Cable Connection H7 Buffer nearly-empty thresholdConnecting the Printer to the Computer Index Memory CardIndex-2 Mode Select Menu Basic Operations During Mode SelectionFrom Previous To 495 seconds