Color Page Printer
FS-C8026N
Operation Guide
Safety Notes
Symbols
Notice on Software
Regarding Tradenames
Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
2. Limited Warranty
IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
1. License
Agfa Monotype License Agreement
FCC STATEMENT for USERS in the United States
Cautions to the user
Cautionary Labels
Ozone concentration
Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A
CE Marking Directive
Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement
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Declaration of Conformity for Australia
Disclaimer
Initial sleep mode setting
Initial sleep mode setting
Power consumption in sleep mode
Power Consumption
Other Precautions
Installation Precautions
Environment
Other Precautions
Power Supply/Grounding the Printer
Handling of Plastic Bags
Precautions for Use
Cautions when Using the Printer
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Cautions for Toner Handling
Other Precautions
Never open the toner container
For More Information
Description
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Appendix C Technical Specifications
Page
Chapter 2 Handling Paper
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
Contents
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
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Appendix A Options
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Appendix C Technical Specifications
Appendix B Computer Interface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1.2 Hardware
1.1 Features
1.1.1 General
Sleep mode
Standard bidirectional parallel interface
1.1.3 Software
Two expansion slots for hardware interfaces
Memory card slot
Account management system
1.1.4 Networking
PDF direct print
Built-in and External Network Interfaces
1.2 Parts and Functions
1.2.1 Front
Open this cover when clearing a paper jam
Turns printer power on and off
Connect the power cord that comes with the printer here
8 Power Switch
1.2.2 Internal
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1.2.3 Rear
Chapter 2 Handling Paper
2.1.1 Available paper types
2.1.2 Paper specifications
2.1 General
2.1.3 Minimum and maximum paper sizes
Paper conditions
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper
2.2.1 Guidelines
Paper composition
Paper weight equivalence table
2.2.2 Paper properties
Basis weight
Moisture content
Stiffness
2.2.3 Other properties of paper
Porosity
Curl
Square the edges of the paper and then insert it into
2.3 Loading Paper
2.3.1 Loading paper into the cassette
the stack does not exceed the upper limit line. The
it onto the MP tray
2.3.2 Loading paper into the MP Multi-Purpose tray
the size of the paper you will use
Transparency
2.4 Special Paper
2.4.1 Selecting the special paper
Adhesive-backed labels
Value
Postcards
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Pre-printed paper
Envelopes
Colored paper
Recycled paper
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2.4 Special Paper
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel
Status information
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel
3.1.1 Message display
See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
3.1.2 Indicators in message display
Error codes
Interface indicator INTERFACE
Paper size indicator SIZE
Indicator
Paper type indicator TYPE
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION indicators
4.3 Error Messages on page
GO key
3.1.3 Keys
CANCEL key
ENTER key
MENU key
Arrow keys
Entering the mode selection menu
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System
3.2.1 Menu Selection System
Setting a menu
Type Adjust
Paper Weight Normal
Cancelling menu selection
3.2.2 Menu System Road Map
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Continued
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System
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Continued on the next page
Continued
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System
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Continued on the next page
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3.2 Using the Menu Selection System
Paper Weight Normal
Continued
Continued
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System
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Life Counters Others
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3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages
3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map
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MENU MAP
FS-C8026N Page Printer
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages
Print Status Page ?
3.3.2 Printing a Status Page
Print Status Page
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STATUS PAGE
Installed Options
Error Log
Understanding the status page
This item shows the version and release date of the printer firmware
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3.4 e-MPS
Job retention
3.4.1 Using Quick Copy
Quick Copy
Deleting a quick copy job
3.4.2 Using Proof-and-Hold
3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Job Retention
Printing remaining copies of a Proof-and-Hold job
KYOCERA MITA KM-Net Job Manager
Deleting a private/stored job
Printing a code job
Local or Network port
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3.4.4 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox VMB
Printing a list of code jobs
Changing the maximum number of Quick Copy/ Proof-and-Hold jobs
3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration
Printing a list of VMB
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Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs
Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs
Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes VMB
3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters
3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters
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19200 57600
3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters
1200, 2400
DTR pos
3.5.4 Resolving IP Address
Printing a network interface status pages
Status Page
3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color
3.6 Making Default Settings
3.6.1 Default Emulation
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color Black, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue
3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors
3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation
3.6.5 Default Font
fonts, see Printing lists of fonts on page
Changing the default font size
Selecting regular or dark Courier/Letter Gothic
Printing lists of fonts
Setting the character code set
Character pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic
Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears
Internal Fonts or List of Option
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then Ready. The printer prints out a list of fonts with
3.7.2 Print Orientation
3.7 Pagination
3.7.1 Number of Copies
Page Set
3.7.3 Linefeed LF Action
3.7.4 Carriage-Return CR Action
LF Action
3.8.2 Gloss Mode
3.8 Setting Print Quality
3.8.1 Tone Mode
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Gloss Mode ? Low
3.8 Setting Print Quality
To change the gloss mode, press the ENTER key. A
Formatting a memory card
3.9.1 Using the Memory Card
3.9 Operating the Storage Device
Reading font data
Waiting
Reading data
Writing data
Partition Type
Deleting data
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Partition Name
FORMAT INFORMATION
Printing a list of data names Partitions
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PARTITION LIST
Setting the RAM disk size
3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk HD-10
3.9.3 Using the RAM Disk
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor appears
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3.10 Paper Handling
3.10.1 MP Tray Mode
3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size
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3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type
When the desired paper size is displayed, press the
Press the U or V key to display the desired paper
To change paper type, press the ENTER key. A
3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type
3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source
blinking question mark ? appears
see Appendix A Options
3.10.6 Duplex Printing
Binding modes
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3.10.7 Adjusting the Stitch Positions
Note on Duplex Printing from the MP Tray
Step 1. Selecting the custom type position
3.10.8 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter
3.10.9 Creating Custom Paper Types
Step 3. Enabling or disabling duplex printing for custom paper type
3.10.10 Resetting the Custom Paper Type
Step 2. Selecting the paper weight
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3.10.11 Selecting the Output Stack
ENTER key
Color Mode
3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing
Color Mode Color
? Color
3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages
3.12.2 Resetting the Toner Counter
3.12 Reading Life Counters
containers, see 5.1 Toner Container Replacement on
3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language
3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting
3.13 Other Modes
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3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer
Sleep timer timeout
Sleep Timer
3.13.5 Printer Resetting
3.13.4 Received Data Dump
Printer Reset
Please wait and then Ready
3.13.7 Alarm Buzzer Setting
3.13.6 Resource Protection
Continue Mode appears
3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting
3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time
Continue appears
Error appears
3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting
3.13.11 Staple Error Detection Setting
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Punch
3.13.12 Punch Error Detection Setting
3.13.13 Mixed Color/Monochrome Print Setting
? Off
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3.13.14 Color Registration
Color/Mono. mix
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3.13.15 Printing the Service Status Page
L= 0 H= 00 R=
3.13.16 Color Calibration
Please wait Calibrating and calibration
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3.13.17 Using High Density Mode
High
Clearing Paper Jams
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
General Guidelines Print Quality Problems Error Messages
4.1 General Guidelines
4.1.1 Tips
4.2 Print Quality Problems
see 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page
Toner Container Replacement on page
see 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page
being used. See 3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper
Conduct color registration using the printer opera
Clean the main charger
see 5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit on page
tor panel. For full details, see Chapter 3 Using the
4.3 Error Messages
on page
Message
Corrective Action
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Corrective Action
tinue Setting on page
Message
page
Corrective Action
tinue Setting on page
Message
Table 4-3 Continued
Corrective Action
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Message
Table 4-3 Continued
RAM disk errors
Storage error codes Hard disk errors
Memory card errors
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4.4 Clearing Paper Jams
4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations
Utilizing online help messages
4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams
4.4.3 Paper Jam - Paper Feed
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Reset the sheets on the MP tray
4.4.4 Paper Jam - Paper Cassette #
4.4.5 Paper Jam - MP Tray
If you cannot remove the jammed paper as shown in
Pull the lever on the bottom of the Duplex Unit
4.4.6 Paper Jam - Duplex Unit
4.4.7 Paper Jam - Right Cover
towards you, and open the bottom cover
Raise the lever, and then remove the jammed paper
4.4.8 Paper Jam - Paper Feed Unit
transfer unit securely to its original position
Return the paper feed unit back into the printer, and
remove the jammed paper
4.4.9 Paper Jam - Left Cover
4.4.10 Paper Jam - Option Unit
If you cannot remove the jammed paper this way, pull
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4.4 Clearing Paper Jams
Chapter 5 Maintenance
Toner container replacement Waste toner box replacement Cleaning
5.1.2 Toner Container Replacement Request
5.1 Toner Container Replacement
5.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Requirements
5.1.3 Replacing the Toner Container
To replace the toner container, first make sure of the color of
Close the toner container cover, and then close the
Check to make sure that the caps of the new waste
5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box
To keep toner from spilling, remove the black caps
toner box are open
Front cover
Close the front cover
5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box
5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit
5.3 Cleaning the Printer
5.3.1 Cleaning the Registration Roller
Pull the paper transfer unit handle and pull it out to
After cleaning is finished, remove the grid cleaner
Next, we clean main charger grid. Take the grid
cleaner out of the toner kit. Take the grid cleaner out
from the printer and discard it. The grid cleaner
the printer shows Ready, open the front cover
5.3 Cleaning the Printer
If the front cover does not fully close, although
and push the main charger unit until it is fully
5.3 Cleaning the Printer
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Appendix A Options
A.1 Options
A.1 Options
Figure A-1
socket on the main controller board
A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules
A.2 Expansion Memory Modules
Testing the expanded memory
After you finish installing the memory modules
reinstall the main controller board and fasten it with
memory modules
A.3.2 PF-640/645/647 Paper Feeders
A.3 General Description of Options
A.3.1 Memory Card
Reading font from the memory card
A.3.4 DU-640 Duplex Unit
A.3.3 PT-640 Fece-Up Tray
A.3.5 DF-600/610 Document Finishers
A.3.6 CA-33 Caster Kit
A.3.7 Hard Disk
A.3.8 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards
Appendix B Computer Interface
B.1 Parallel Interface
B.1.1 Communication Modes
B.1.2 Interface Signals
Description
Signal
In or
Table B-2
Appendix C Technical Specifications
The technical specification may be changed for improvement purpose
See 2.1.2 Paper specifications on page
Printer Specification
Specification
See C.2 Printing Speeds on page C-4
Specification
Table C-1 Continued
Paper Size
Printing Speeds
Mode
Print Speed
Index
Index-1
Index-2
Index-3
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