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