Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel

NOTE

Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s firmware version.

1Software Version

This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the printer.

2Hardware Information

This information shows various printer settings, such as the size and type of the paper in the paper cassettes.

3Memory

This shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer, the amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM disk. See Setting RAM Disk Size on page 3-35.

4Page Information

This shows the print resolution, number of copies, and the total page count.

5Installed Options

This shows the option(s) installed in the printer.

6Network Status

This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, and De- fault Gateway address for the network interface.

7Emulation

This shows all available emulations of the printer. The printer is shipped from the factory with PCL 6 emulation selected as the default.

8Error Log

This shows the last three instances of the following types of errors, listing them in the order of their occurrence:

KPDL (PostScript) errors

Memory card errors

Memory card, hard disk, RAM disk errors

The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For error remedies, see Maintenance Messages on page 4-4. Error information is cleared when the print- er’s power is turned off.

9Toner Gauge

This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is 100, the toner container is full.

0Interface Information

This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all interfaces installed in the printer.

AKIR Test Pattern

KIR is the Kyocera’s original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.

2.2.3 e-MPS

e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which implements the following functions that are available from the printer driver:

Job Retention

Job Storage

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In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred from the computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk. Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.

NOTE

To use the e-MPS system, an optional hard disk must be installed in the printer. For details, see Appendix A Option Units. As an alternative to a hard disk, the RAM disk may be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private Print modes. To activate the RAM disk in the printer, see Operating the RAM Disk on page 3-35.

Job Retention

Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are selected when you choose on the printer driver through the application software:

 

Quick CopyProof-and-Hold

Primary function

To later print

To proof the first

 

additional copies

copy before

 

 

printing multiple

 

 

copies

Storing started

Printer driver

Printer driver

 

 

 

Retrieved by

Operator panel

Operator panel

 

 

 

Default number of

Same as storing

One less

copies printed at

 

 

retrieval

 

 

Maximum number

32,expandable to

32,expandable to

of jobs stored*

50

50

 

 

 

PIN security

No

No

 

 

 

Data after printing

Retained

Retained

 

 

 

Data when power off

Deleted

Deleted

 

 

 

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Private PrintStored Job

Primary function

To hold the

To electronically

 

document in printer

store documents

 

to prevent

such as fax cover

 

unauthorized access

pages

Storing started

Printer driver

Printer driver

 

 

 

Retrieved by

Operator panel

Operator panel

 

 

 

Default number of

Same as storing

One

copies printed at

 

 

retrieval

 

 

Maximum number

Private jobs are

Depends on the

of jobs stored*

deleted

hard disk capacity

 

automatically once

 

 

it is retrieved.

 

 

 

 

PIN security

Yes

Yes (Option)

 

 

 

Data after printing

Deleted

Retained

 

 

 

Data when power off

Deleted

Retained

*Jobs in excess will cause the earlier ones to be deleted.

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