Connect the Printer to the Computer | Kyocera FS-1700 guide

1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing

8—Connect the Printer to the Computer

The printer has two computer cable connectors and a slot for installing an option interface. The one marked "" is for a parallel (Centronics standard) interface. The one marked "IOIOI" is for a serial (RS-232C/RS-422A) interface. You may use whichever is convenient for your computer, with the option interface, if you have already have one installed. All interface connectors can be used simultaneously with different computers.

Serial (RS-232C/RS-422A)

Interface Connector

Parallel Interface

Connector Option Interface

Slot Cover

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

	Parallel interface
	Plug one end of the cable into the connector	Clips
	marked Parallel on the printer. Close the clips on	Clips
	marked Parallel on the printer. Close the clips on
	both sides to hold it in place.	Printer Cable
		Printer Cable
	Plug the other end into a parallel (Centronics)
	interface connector on your computer. This con-	Rear Panel
	nector is usually marked PRINTER.	Rear Panel

See Appendix C for more details about the parallel interface.

Serial interface

The serial interface of this printer is set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory, but can also be set to RS-422A mode to suit your operating environment. Follow the instructions in Appendix C.

9—Attach the Power Cord

1. Check that the power switch is off.

Power Cord

2. Plug one end of the power cord into the recepta- cle at the back of the printer.

3.Plug the other end into the wall outlet.

Power Cord Receptacle

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Kyocera FS-1700 Connect the Printer to the Computer, Attach the Power Cord, Parallel interface, Serial interface

Contents

FS-1700 FS-3700 Introduction Introduction Iii FCC statement Conforming to the Class a limits Important note on the interface connectors Interface connectorsSafety information Laser safety Laser notice Ozone concentrationCdrh regulations Vii Viii Declaration of Conformity Australia EF-1, PF-20, DU-20, HS-20 and ST-20 Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement Prolonged Non-use DisclaimerProlonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Moving the Printer FS-1700+ Initial sleep mode setting Power consumptionKyocera ECO-PRODUCT FS-3700+ Print Engine Features Maintenance FeaturesIntroduction Software Features Xiv Guide to the Manual OptionsCD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Xvi Table of Contents Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Operating the Laser Printer Xix Mode Select Menu Last Clearance Positioning the PrinterPlaces to Avoid Voltage Basic requirementsCurrent capacity Power Supply Unpacking and Inspection List of shipped components Names of Parts Front View Interior View Setting Up and Interfacing Install the Toner Container Open the Top Cover Install the Waste Toner Bottle Close the Top Cover Open the side cover on the left side Printer Add Paper Push the bottom plate until it locks Install the Face-up Output Tray if required Open the Paper Stopper on the Face-down Output Tray Parallel interface Attach the Power CordConnect the Printer to the Computer Serial interface Print a Status Set the Emulation ModeTest the Interface with the Computer Install the Printer Driver Windows Windows Multi-Purpose Tray Feeding Selecting the Multi-Purpose Tray Cassette mode Check that the printer is Manual mode Overhead Projection OHP Film Feeding EnvelopesFirst ModeAutomatic Manual Feeding Envelope Memory Card To remove the memory card Handling Memory Cards Printing condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Memory Expansion InstallationRemoving the Main Circuit Board Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Installing SIMMs Installing and Removing SIMMsSimm to be used Testing the Expansion Memory Removing SIMMs 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 Switching Power On Operating ProceduresStack Selection Feed Selection On-line/Off-line SettingAbandoning a Printing Job Status Printout Sample Status Hardware information Installation OptionsSoftware version Information KIR test pattern User font list Mode Select Menu Using the Mode Select MenuFunction Default Setting Sleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level Dark vertical stripes Ecoprint modeOptimized stripes White vertical stripes Adjusting the Print Density Resource Protection Rqvdfhu Wkhfrqwurosdqho Hints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Operating a Memory CardReading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Writing Data to a Memory Card Copy TEST.TXT PRN Deleting Data from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card Printing a list of data names Fonts Resident Fonts Bitmap fonts Scalable fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts Symbol set Symbol setSset value Scalable Fonts Symbol sets Toner kit replacement interval Toner Kit ReplacementToner Kit to be Used Supplying Toner Sealing Strip Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Remove the waste toner bottle as shown right 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 Check the Ecoprint settingClean the main charger wire Grey background Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of position Indicators Indicators and MessagesIndicator Condition Corrective Action Maintenance Messages Message Corrective Action Error Messages Indicators and Messages When memory card operations are done fromthe control panel Printer Symbol Correcting a Paper Jam Rear Cover Symbol Set Tables HP LaserJet 5M Symbol Sets LaserJet 5M HP Roman-8 8U LaserJet 5M ECMA-94 Latin 1 0N LaserJet 5M US Legal 1U LaserJet 5M IBM PC-8 10U LaserJet 5M IBM PC-8 D/N 11U LaserJet 5M IBM PC-850 12U LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM 6N LaserJet 5M PS Math 5M LaserJet 5M PS Text 10J LaserJet 5M Math8 8M LaserJet 5M Pi Font 15U LaserJet 5M MS publishing 6J LaserJet 5M Windows 9U LaserJet 5M Desktop 7J LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 2 2N LaserJet 5M ISO Latin 5 5N LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM 19L LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM 26U LaserJet 5M Dutch801-RomanSWM 9J LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 1 19U LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 2 9E LaserJet 5M Windows Latin 5 5T LaserJet 5M PC-852 Latin 2 17U LaserJet 5M PC-Turkish 9T Macintosh 12J LaserJet 5M International Characters Printer Specifications FS-1700+ FS-3700+ Printer Specifications General Guidelines Paper Availability Condition of the Paper Paper SpecificationsSelecting the Right Paper Composition Smoothness Basis WeightMoisture Content Thickness Caliper Paper Grain Other Paper Properties Special Paper Overhead Projection OHP Film Adhesive-Backed Labels Label paper must be manually fed Preprinted Paper EnvelopesColored Paper Recycled Paper Parallel Interface Parallel interface communication modes Interface Signals Pin In/out Description Detailed descriptions of the signals follow Select In NSelectIn Pin RS-232C/RS-422A Interface Interface SignalsPin In/out Signal Description RS-232C interface RS-422A interface Removing the Main Circuit Board Changing the Jumper Connector Carefully remove the jumper connector Verifying the Setting Overview of Signals RS-422A Serial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levels Parameter value Baud rate RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolParameter value Meaning Serial interface error Prescribe IIe Frpo D0 commandError not handled Error handled RS-232C Cable Connection Connecting the Printer to the ComputerPreparing an RS-232C Cable \MODE LPT1=COM1 Index Xiii Index-2 Index-3 Mode Select Menu Egjf