Hardware Guide
1Guide to the Printer
2Installing Options
3Connecting the Printer
4Configuration
Trademarks
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels
Manuals for This Printer
❖Safety Information
❖Quick Installation Guide
❖Hardware Guide
❖Software Guide
How to Read This Manual
Symbols
Description for the Specified Model
Installing the Operating Instructions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
5. Paper and Other Media
Loading Paper
Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit
Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray
Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit
6. Replacing Consumables
Moving and Transporting the Printer
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1. Guide to the Printer
Exterior: Front View
Exterior: Rear View
Inside
Control Panel
2. Installing Options
Available Options
Option List
Option Installation Flow Chart
Installing Options
❖Exterior
❖Interior
Caution when re-installingthe controller board
Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB
❖Paper Feed Unit PB
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M Close the connector cover
Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E
❖User Account Enhance Unit Type E
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K Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D
[List/Test Print]
Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type
❖Hard Disk Drive
❖Flat Cable
❖Power Cable
❖Supplied Screws
❖Protective Sheet
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I Connect the flat cable (1) and power cable (2) to the hard disk drive
J Carefully insert the hard disk drive into the controller board as shown
L Connect the power cable to the socket on the controller board
M Connect the blue end of the flat cable to the socket on the controller board
O Install the default or optional SDRAM modules into the slot
Q Fasten all the screws which you removed in step D
Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB
Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM
Module)
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F Be sure to install the SDRAM module into the slot as shown
H Press down the SDRAM module, until it clicks into place
K Fasten all the screws which you removed in step C
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Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit
❖IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit
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Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A
❖IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A
D Fully insert the 1284 interface board into the slot
E Tighten the two screws to secure the 1284 interface board
Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board
❖Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A
❖Protective caps (one each for the ethernet port and the USB port)
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F Tighten the two screws to secure the Gigabit ethernet board
Attaching VM Card Type D
❖VM Card Type D
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Attaching Data Storage Card Type A
❖Data Storage Card Type A
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3. Connecting the Printer
Network Connection
Using the Gigabit Ethernet cable
Reading the LED Lamps
❖For standard ethernet port
❖For gigabit ethernet board
USB Connection
Parallel Connection
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4. Configuration
Ethernet Configuration
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G Press the {Escape} key until the screen returns to the [Network Setup] menu
Escape
[IPv4 Settings]
[IPv4 Address]
J Enter the address using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically
Making Network Settings for Using Netware
D Select [Frame Type (NW)] using {T}or {U}, and then press the {qEnter}key
[Frame Type (NW)]
E Select the frame type using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
F Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen
G Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration
C Select [IEEE 802.11b] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
4D Select [Comm. Mode] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
[Comm. Mode]
[802.11 Ad hoc]
[Ad hoc]
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Enter the characters using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
Press the {Menu} key to return to the initial screen
Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made
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5. Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer
❖Input Paper Sizes
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Size (inch)
❖Paper weight and number of sheets to be set
Paper Recommendations
Loading Paper
Storing Paper
Types of Paper and Other Media
Plain Paper
Letterhead
Thick Paper
Label Paper
Paper not supported by this printer
Print Area
Loading Paper
C While pressing the release lever, adjust the side fences
D Adjust the back guide to the new paper size
G Lock the side lever
Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray
D Close the top cover
Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel
Setting the Paper Size Automatically
E Select [On] or [Off] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit
C Select [Paper Type] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {qEnter} key
[Paper Type]
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray
C Adjust the paper guides to the paper width
Specifying Standard Size Paper for the Bypass Tray
Specifying Custom Size Paper for the Bypass Tray
F Enter the vertical value using {T}or {U}, and then press the {qEnter}key
Specifying a Paper Type for the Bypass Tray
Switching between Paper Trays
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6. Replacing Consumables
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
❖When to replace the toner cartridge
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I Close the front cover
J Wait while the toner loads
Adding Staples
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7. Adjusting the Printer
Adjusting the Image Density
Adjusting Tray Registration
[Adjustment]
Press the {qEnter} key
Print the test sheet to confirm the adjustment result
8. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel
❖Status Messages (in alphabetical order)
❖ Alert Messages (in alphabetical order)
Printer Does Not Print
terface cable
❖ Network Connection
❖ Ad hoc Mode or 802.11 Ad hoc Mode
❖ Infrastructure Mode
Checking the port connection
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows NT
Other Printing Problems
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[Dithering:]
[RAM
[PDF Menu]
If the problem cannot be solved, contact your sales or service representative
Additional Troubleshooting
information about the location of sales or service representatives
Removing Jammed Staples
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Removing Punch Waste
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9. Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper
When “Remove Misfeed A,Y:Paper Tray” Appears
C Open the lower vertical paper feed cover
D Remove misfed paper slowly
E Close the lower vertical paper feed cover
F Open the upper vertical paper feed cover
G Turn the blue knob A1 downwards
I Open the Bypass Tray, and then remove the misfed paper
J Close the covers in the following order:
When “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Path” Appears
D Open the front cover
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When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears
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When “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” Appears
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When “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit” Appears
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10. Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer
If you removed options, reinstall them
If the external options are installed, remove them
Be sure to check the following points:
Moving the Printer
Consumables
Toner Cartridge
Maintenance Kit
❖ Maintenance Kit SP 8100A
Specifications
Mainframe
❖Configuration:
❖Print Process:
❖First Print Speed:
❖Power Source:
❖Power Consumption:
❖Warm-upTime:
❖ Dimensions:
❖Weight:
❖ Noise Emission *1 :
❖Memory:
❖Interface:
❖Printer Language:
❖Fonts:
Options
❖Dimensions (W ⋅ D ⋅ H):
❖Paper weight:
Large Capacity Tray RT45
❖Paper capacity:
Finisher SR
❖Stack capacity:
❖Staple capacity:
❖Staple paper size:
❖Staple paper weight:
❖Staple position:
Punch Kit Type
❖Paper size (2 holes):
❖Paper size (3 holes)
Printer Hard Disk Drive Type
❖Storage Capacity (Formatted):
❖Specifications:
❖Capacity:
Memory Unit Type D 128MB/Memory Unit Type E 256MB
❖Data Transfer Speed:
❖Frequency Range:
❖Transmittable Distance:
❖Transmission Mode:
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type
❖Required cable:
❖Interface Connector:
❖Data Transmission Speed:
❖ Distance Between Devices:
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