Message Display, Interface Indicator | Kyocera FS-1200 instruction

2.1. Control Panel

Message Display

The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The six messages listed below are dis- played during normal warm-up and printing.

Message	Meaning

6HOIý WHVW	The printer is self-testing after power-up.

3OHDVHý ZDLW	The printer is warming up and is not ready.

5HDG\	The printer is ready to print.

3URFHVVLQJ	The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading an memory card, or print-
	ing.

:DLWLQJ	The printer is waiting for a command that says the job is over before printing the last
	page. Pressing the FORM FEED key allows you to obtain the last page immediately.

6OHHSLQJ	The printer is in Sleep mode. The printer wakes from Sleep mode whenever a key on the
	control panel is pressed, the cover is opened or closed, or data is received. The printer
	then warms up and goes online. (The time that it takes the printer to enter Sleep mode
	depends on the Sleep Timer setting.)

&DQFHOOLQJý GDWD	Data inside the printer is being canceled.

)RUP)HHGý 7LPHý 2XW	The printer prints the last page after a waiting period.

Other messages appear when the printer needs the operator's attention as explained in Chapter 5.

Interface Indicator

The interface indicator shows which of the printer's interfaces is currently active. It uses the following abbreviations:

3$5 Standard bi-directional parallel interface 6(5 Optional serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422A)

237Optional network interface

Theý3$5,ý6(5, orý237 indicator flashes when the printer is receiving and has received all the data, and then remains on.

Resolution Indicator

This shows the current printing resolution. The resolutions below can be switched on the control panel. The default is 600 dpi in the PCL 6 and KPDL 2 emulation mode and 300 dpi in other emulation modes. The printer's resolution can be selected using the printer's control panel (See the last page in this manual.).

êíí Print at 300 dpi.

çíí Print at 600 dpi (Default).

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Kyocera FS-1200 manual Message Display, Interface Indicator, Resolution Indicator, Message Meaning

Contents

FS-1200 Introduction License Limited WarrantyLimitation of Remedies General Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement FCC statement Conforming to the Class B limits Important note on the interface connectors Interface connectorsSafety information Laser safety Ozone concentration Cdrh regulations Declaration of Conformity U.S.A CE Marking Directive Viii Declaration of Conformity Australia ISO Canadian Department of Communications compliance statementDisclaimer Prolonged Non-use Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the PrinterMoving the Printer Action program Energy Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Print Engine Features Maintenance FeaturesIntroduction 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 Clearance Positioning the PrinterPlaces to Avoid Voltage Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80%Basic requirements Frequency Power Supply Unpacking and Inspection List of Shipped Components Names of Parts Front View Interior View Rear View Install the toner container Setting Up and InterfacingOpen the top cover 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 Connect the printer to the computer Attach the power cordParallel interface Print a status Set the emulation modeTest the interface with the computer Install the printer driver Windows 95/Windows CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x Windows CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9x MP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingCassette Mode Duplex Printing from the MP tray First Mode Automatic Manual Feeding MP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Cassette Mode Feeding Envelopes Handling a Memory Card Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Memory Expansion InstallationRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Installing Dimm Installing and Removing The DimmDimm to be used Testing the Expansion Memory Removing Dimm Operating the Laser Printer Control Panel Message Display Interface IndicatorResolution Indicator Message Meaning Paper Size Indicator Copy Indicator Symbolic Indicators Indicator Name Description Control Keys Key Function Stack Selection Operating ProceduresSwitching Power On Feed Selection On-line/Off-line Setting Canceling Printing Status Printout Sample Status Form Feed Mode Select Menu Using the Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Configuring Interfaces Parallel Interface Setting the RAM Disk Size RAM Disk Operations Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the 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 Cassette, Media Type and Custom Settings Setting the Paper TypeDuplex path Making Settings Paper Type User Setting Submenus displayed Selection parameters Description Lvdeoh Sleep Ecopower Mode Cancel key Dumping Received Data KIR 2 Level Dark vertical stripes Ecoprint ModeOptimized 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 Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts List of FontsFont Number Font samples List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Toner Kit to be Used Toner Kit ReplacementToner kit replacement interval 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 Cleaning the Charger Wire CleaningMain Charger Unit Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printer does not print General GuideIf the printing is abnormal Power Problems Interface Problems All-black printout Print Quality ProblemsCompletely blank printout Check the developer unit Black or white vertical streaks Clean the charger wireDropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Check the control panel Faint or blurred printing Grey background Check the paper chute and the ramp Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCharacters out of position Check the transfer roller Indicators Indicators and MessagesSymbolic Indicators Maintenance Messages Maintenance MessagesMessage Corrective Action DOO Vhuylfh Error Messages Error MessagesNing to ensure correct reading of the memory card 0025&$5 HUUúú Printer Symbol Correcting a Paper Jam Rear Cover Power consumption Drum cleaningPower requirements Printing method Printer Specifications Specification Paper SpecificationsTable B.1 Specifications General Guidelines Composition Selecting the Right PaperCondition of the Paper Paper Size Smoothness Basis WeightMoisture Content Thickness Caliper Special Paper Paper type Media type Transparency Table B.3 Transparency SpecificationsTable B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Adhesive-Backed Labels Preprinted Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Recycled Paper Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Interface SignalsPin In/out Description Error* nFault Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toPaper Empty PError Pin Power Ready Pin Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Interface SignalsRS-232C interface RS-422A interface Overview of Signals RS-422ASerial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levels RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol Preparing an RS-232C Cable Prescribe Frpo D0 commandRS-232C Cable Connection 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