Connect the printer to the computer | Kyocera FS-1200 specification

1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing

8—Connect the printer to the computer

The printer has one computer cable connector and a slot for installing an optional interface. The one marked

"" is for a parallel (Centronics standard) interface. You may also use an optional interface (IB-10), if you have already have one installed. All interface connectors can be used simultaneously with different computers.

Parallel Interface

Connector

Option Interface

Slot Cover

☛Only connect or disconnect cables to the connectors while the printer and computer power are switched off.

Parallel interface

Plug one end of the cable into the connector marked Par- allel on the printer. Close the clips on both sides to hold it in place.

Clips

Plug the other end into a parallel (Centronics) interface connector on your computer. This connector is usually marked PRINTER.

See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface.

Printer Cable

Rear Panel

9—Attach the power cord

1. Check that the power switch is off.

2. Plug one end of the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the printer.

3. Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

Power Cord

Power Cord

Receptacle

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Kyocera FS-1200 manual Connect the printer to the computer, Attach the power cord, Parallel interface

Contents

FS-1200 Introduction Limitation of Remedies Limited WarrantyLicense General Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement FCC statement Conforming to the Class B limits Interface connectors Safety informationImportant note on the interface connectors Laser safety Ozone concentration Cdrh regulations Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CE Marking Directive Viii Declaration of Conformity Australia Disclaimer Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementISO Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterProlonged Non-use Action program Energy Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Introduction Maintenance FeaturesPrint Engine Features Software Features Options CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Prescribe 2e Programming Manual on CD-ROM Table of Contents Xvi Xvii Appendix C Host Computer Interface Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Places to Avoid Positioning the PrinterClearance Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80% Basic requirementsVoltage Frequency Power Supply Unpacking and Inspection List of Shipped Components Names of Parts Front View Interior View Rear View Open the top cover Setting Up and InterfacingInstall the toner container Install the waste toner bottle Close the top cover Open the side cover on the left side of the printer Adjust the paper guides in the cassette and add paper Clip Install the face-up output tray Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray Parallel interface Attach the power cordConnect the printer to the computer Test the interface with the computer Set the emulation modePrint a status Install the printer driver Windows 95/Windows CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x Windows CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9x First Mode Automatic Manual Feeding Cassette ModeMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Duplex Printing from the MP tray First Mode Automatic Manual Feeding MP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Cassette Mode Feeding Envelopes To Remove the Memory Card Memory CardHandling a Memory Card Removing the Main Circuit Board Memory Expansion InstallationPrinting condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Dimm to be used Installing and Removing The DimmInstalling Dimm Testing the Expansion Memory Removing Dimm Operating the Laser Printer Control Panel Interface Indicator Resolution IndicatorMessage Display Message Meaning Paper Size Indicator Copy Indicator Symbolic Indicators Indicator Name Description Control Keys Key Function Operating Procedures Switching Power OnStack Selection Feed Selection On-line/Off-line Setting Canceling Printing Status Printout Sample Status Form Feed Function Default Setting Using the Mode Select MenuMode Select Menu 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Configuring Interfaces Parallel Interface Setting the RAM Disk Size RAM Disk Operations Operating a Memory Card Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Writing Data to a Memory Card Deleting Data from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Printing a list of data names Setting Custom Sizes Duplex path Setting the Paper TypeCassette, Media Type and Custom Settings Making Settings Paper Type User Setting Submenus displayed Selection parameters Description Lvdeoh Sleep Ecopower Mode Cancel key Dumping Received Data KIR 2 Level Ecoprint Mode Optimized stripesDark vertical stripes White vertical stripes Adjusting the Print Density Resource Protection Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Type of Error and Corresponding Audio Alarm Buzzer Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Fonts Internal Fonts Font Number Font samples List of FontsInternal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Toner Kit Replacement Toner kit replacement intervalToner Kit to be Used Supplying Toner To replace the toner container, proceed as follows Toner Kit Replacement Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bottle Main Charger Unit CleaningCleaning the Charger Wire Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printing is abnormal General GuideIf the printer does not print Power Problems Interface Problems Print Quality Problems Completely blank printoutAll-black printout Check the developer unit Clean the charger wire Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dotsBlack or white vertical streaks Check the control panel Faint or blurred printing Grey background Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of positionCheck the paper chute and the ramp Check the transfer roller Symbolic Indicators Indicators and MessagesIndicators Message Corrective Action Maintenance MessagesMaintenance Messages DOO Vhuylfh Ning to ensure correct reading of the memory card Error MessagesError Messages 0025&$5 HUUúú Printer Symbol Correcting a Paper Jam Rear Cover Drum cleaning Power requirementsPower consumption Printing method Printer Specifications Paper Specifications Table B.1 SpecificationsSpecification General Guidelines Selecting the Right Paper Condition of the PaperComposition Paper Size Basis Weight Moisture ContentSmoothness Thickness Caliper Special Paper Paper type Media type Table B.3 Transparency Specifications Table B.4 Adhesive Label SpecificationsTransparency Adhesive-Backed Labels Envelopes Colored PaperPreprinted Paper Recycled Paper Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes Pin In/out Description Interface SignalsTable C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 to Paper Empty PError PinError* nFault Pin Power Ready Pin RS-232C interface Interface SignalsSerial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Overview of Signals RS-422A Serial ConnectorRS-422A interface RS-422A interface voltage levels RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Prescribe Frpo D0 command RS-232C Cable ConnectionPreparing an RS-232C Cable H7 Buffer nearly-empty threshold Connecting the Printer to the Computer Index Memory Card Index-2 Mode Select Menu Basic Operations During Mode Selection From Previous To 495 seconds