Kyocera FS-1900 manual MP tray, Offline, Online, Operator panel, Outline font, Parallel interface

MP tray

This is an abbreviation for Multi-Purpose tray. The MP tray is used instead of the cassette when printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency sheets, and labels.

Offline

The printer can receive data, but cannot print. Turn the printer online if you want to print.

Online

The printer can output received data.

Operator panel

This is located on the top of the printer. The panel consists of the message display three indicators and eight keys. The message display shows the printer’s status. Press the keys when you want to switch the printer between online and offline status, or to cancel printing.

Outline font

With outline fonts, characters outlines are represented by numerical expressions, and fonts can be enlarged, reduced, or painted in different ways by changing the numeric values of those expressions. Printing remains clear even if you enlarge fonts, since the letters are defined by an outline. You can specify font size in steps of 0.25 points up to 999.75 points.

Parallel interface

With this interface, data transfer between the printer and the computer takes place on 8-bit chunks. The printer can perform IEEE1284 compatible bi-directional communications.

Glossary

Printer driver

The printer driver makes it possible for you to print data created using application software. The printer driver for either the printer is on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the printer driver on the computer connected to the printer.

RAM disk

This is a virtual disk drive that uses part of the printer’s memory. With RAM disk you can set any memory size arbitrarily, and use electronic sorting (to reduce print time).

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

This is a protocol for the management of networks that use TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).

Sleep mode

This mode is activated after a specified amount of time elapses. The printer goes into economy mode and a minimum amount of power is consumed. You can change the amount of time before the printer goes into sleep mode from the printer’s operator panel. The default setting is 15 minutes.

Status page

This lists printer conditions, such as the printer’s memory, the total number of copies printed, and paper source settings.

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

An interface standard for tow to middle speed serial interfaces. This printer supports USB revision 1.1. The maximum transfer rate is 12 Mbps and the maximum cable length is 5 meters (16 feet).

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