Kyocera FS-1200 Printing method, Printing speed, First print, Warm-up time, Controller, Self test

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Printer Specifications

Appendix A

Printer Specifications

Item	Description

Printing method	Electrophotography, laser scan.

Printing speed	12 pages/minute (A4 or letter-size paper, when printing multiple copies of the same
	page)

Resolution	600 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2)
	300 dpi (vertical and horizontal) with KIR 2 (Kyocera Image Refinement 2)

First print	Approx. 15 seconds (A4 or letter size), depends on input data.

Warm-up time	Approx. 55 seconds (at 23°C, 120 V or 220 V)

Controller	PowerPC 71 MHz RISC Processor

Main memory*	4 MB, expandable up to 68 MB

Memory card slot	One, PC CARD (PCMCIA 2.1/JEIDA 4.2 [type I , memory card] )

Self test	Performed at power-up

Scanning system	Laser diode, polygon mirror.

Maximum duty cycle	20,000 pages/month

Drum	Organic Photoconductor

Developer	Mono-component dry developer

Main charger	Positive scorotron charger

Transferring	Negative charger roller

Separation	Curvature separation

Drum cleaning	Blade cleaner

Drum discharging	Illumination by eraser LED array

Fuser	Heat roller and pressure roller

Toner saving	Ecoprint mode

Paper	Plain paper. See Appendix B.

Paper feed trays	Cassette: Legal size to A5 universal cassette 148-216 mm (5.83-8.50") × 210-356 mm
	(8.27-14.02"). Holds 250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm
	MP tray: 80-148 mm (3.1-5.8") × 216-356 mm (8.5-14") (see page B-2). Holds 100
	sheets of thickness 0.1 mm

Capacity of output trays	Face-down tray — 250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm
	Face-up tray — 250 sheets of thickness 0.1 mm

Ambient conditions	Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
	Humidity: 20% to 80% RH
	Optimum conditions: 20°C (68°F), 60% RH
	Altitude: Max. 2000m (6500 feet)
	Illumination: Max. 1500 lux

Power requirements	120 V, 60 Hz, max. 5.2 A (U.S.A./Canada)
	220–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 2.8 A (European countries)
	Max. allowable voltage fluctuation: ±10%
	Max. allowable frequency fluctuation: ±2%

Power consumption	Max. 595 W
	During sleeping 12 W

* Including the raster memory (video-RAM). Extendable to 8-68 MB with optional memory.

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Contents FS-1200 Introduction Limited Warranty LicenseLimitation of Remedies 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 ViiiCanadian Department of Communications compliance statement ISODisclaimer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-useMoving the Printer Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Action program EnergyMaintenance Features Print Engine 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 InterfacePositioning the Printer ClearancePlaces to Avoid 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 ViewSetting Up and Interfacing Install the toner containerOpen 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 trayAttach the power cord Connect the printer to the computerParallel interface Set the emulation mode Print a statusTest 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 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 ModeMemory 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 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 Using the Mode Select Menu Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting 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 Setting the Paper Type Cassette, Media Type and Custom SettingsDuplex path 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 FontsList of Fonts Internal Scalable and Bitmap FontsFont Number Font samples 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 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 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 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 InterfaceInterface Signals Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin AssignmentsPin In/out Description Power Ready Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toPaper Empty PError Pin Error* nFault PinInterface Signals Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface OptionRS-232C interface 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