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