Ecoprint Mode, Optimized stripes | Kyocera FS-1200 guide

2.12. Ecoprint Mode

Optimized stripes

The current KIR setting is optimal.

Dark vertical stripes

Set the KIR mode toý2II. Try printing the status page again. If you still get dark vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a lighter setting. (See the last page in this manual.)

White vertical stripes

Set the KIR mode toý2Q. Try printing the status page again. If you still get white vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a darker setting. (See the last page in this manual.)

2.12. Ecoprint Mode

The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. You can set to Ecoprint mode on, as follows. (The factory- setting isý2II. )

The Ecoprint mode setting isý2Q when the printing image becomes lighter, yet very readable.

☛The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the print

speed.	Ecoprint setting is	Ecoprint setting isý
	2II (default).	2Q.

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Kyocera FS-1200 manual Ecoprint Mode, Optimized stripes, Dark vertical stripes, White vertical stripes

Contents

FS-1200 Introduction Limited Warranty LicenseLimitation of Remedies Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement General Conforming to the Class B limits FCC statement Safety information Interface connectorsImportant note on the interface connectors Laser safety Cdrh regulations Ozone concentration CE Marking Directive Declaration of Conformity U.S.A Declaration of Conformity Australia Viii Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement ISODisclaimer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-useMoving the Printer Kyocera ECO-PRODUCT Action program Energy Maintenance Features Print Engine FeaturesIntroduction Options Software Features Prescribe 2e Programming Manual on CD-ROM CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Table of Contents Xvi Xvii Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Option Appendix C Host Computer Interface Positioning the Printer ClearancePlaces to Avoid Basic requirements Temperature 10C to 32.5C 50F to 90.5F Humidity 20% to 80%Voltage Frequency Unpacking and Inspection Power Supply List of Shipped Components Front View Names of Parts Rear View Interior View Setting Up and Interfacing Install the toner containerOpen the top cover Close the top cover Install the waste toner bottle Open the side cover on the left side of the printer Adjust the paper guides in the cassette and add paper Clip Open the paper stopper on the face-down output tray Install the face-up output tray Attach the power cord Connect the printer to the computerParallel interface Set the emulation mode Print a statusTest the interface with the computer Windows 95/Windows Install the printer driver CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\pcl\9x CD-ROM Drive Name\drivers\Language\kpdl\9x Windows Cassette Mode First Mode Automatic Manual FeedingMP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Duplex Printing from the MP tray MP Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding First Mode Automatic Manual Feeding Feeding Envelopes Cassette Mode Memory Card Handling a Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Memory Expansion Installation Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpiRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Installing and Removing The Dimm Installing DimmDimm to be used Removing Dimm Testing the Expansion Memory Control Panel Operating the Laser Printer Resolution Indicator Interface IndicatorMessage Display Message Meaning Copy Indicator Paper Size Indicator Indicator Name Description Symbolic Indicators Key Function Control Keys Switching Power On Operating ProceduresStack Selection Feed Selection Canceling Printing On-line/Off-line Setting Status Printout Sample Status Form Feed Using the Mode Select Menu Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting 2SWïý 520ý ý ý ý ý ý ý Parallel Interface Configuring Interfaces RAM Disk Operations Setting the RAM Disk Size Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Operating a Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Writing Data to a Memory Card Deleting Data from a Memory Card Printing a list of data names Formatting a Memory Card Setting Custom Sizes Setting the Paper Type Cassette, Media Type and Custom SettingsDuplex path Paper Type User Setting Making Settings Lvdeoh Submenus displayed Selection parameters Description Sleep Ecopower Mode Dumping Received Data Cancel key KIR 2 Level Optimized stripes Ecoprint ModeDark vertical stripes White vertical stripes Resource Protection Adjusting the Print Density Type of Error and Corresponding Audio Alarm Buzzer Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Internal Fonts Fonts List of Fonts Internal Scalable and Bitmap FontsFont Number Font samples List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts List of Fonts Toner kit replacement interval Toner Kit ReplacementToner 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 Cleaning Cleaning the Charger WireMain Charger Unit Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit General Guide If the printer does not printIf the printing is abnormal Interface Problems Power Problems Completely blank printout Print Quality ProblemsAll-black printout Check the developer unit Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the charger wireBlack or white vertical streaks Check the control panel Grey background Faint or blurred printing Characters out of position Dirt on the top edge or back of the paperCheck the paper chute and the ramp Check the transfer roller Indicators and Messages IndicatorsSymbolic Indicators Maintenance Messages Maintenance MessagesMessage Corrective Action DOO Vhuylfh Error Messages Error MessagesNing to ensure correct reading of the memory card 0025&$5 HUUúú Correcting a Paper Jam Printer Symbol Rear Cover Power requirements Drum cleaningPower consumption Printing method Printer Specifications Table B.1 Specifications Paper SpecificationsSpecification General Guidelines Condition of the Paper Selecting the Right PaperComposition Paper Size Moisture Content Basis WeightSmoothness Thickness Caliper Paper type Media type Special Paper Table B.4 Adhesive Label Specifications Table B.3 Transparency SpecificationsTransparency Adhesive-Backed Labels Colored Paper EnvelopesPreprinted Paper Recycled Paper Parallel interface communication modes Parallel Interface Interface Signals Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin AssignmentsPin In/out Description Paper Empty PError Pin Data 0 1 to Data 7 8 Pins 2 toError* nFault Pin Power Ready Pin Interface Signals Serial RS-232C/RS-422A Interface OptionRS-232C interface Serial Connector Overview of Signals RS-422ARS-422A interface RS-422A interface voltage levels RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol RS-232C Cable Connection Prescribe Frpo D0 commandPreparing an RS-232C Cable H7 Buffer nearly-empty threshold Connecting the Printer to the Computer Memory Card Index Index-2 Basic Operations During Mode Selection Mode Select Menu From Previous To 495 seconds