FS-1900
Regarding Tradenames
Limited Warranty
License
Limitation of Remedies
General
Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement
Agfa Japan License Agreement
Contents
Contents
Chapter
Maintenance
Paper Selection
Troubleshooting
Fonts Options
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
Appendix a Appendix B
Glossary Glossary-1 Index Index-1
Introduction
Features
Prescribe Command Language
Wide Variety of Available Fonts
Job Retention
Display of printer messages in any of five languages
For More Information
Guide to the Operation Guide
Appendix D Specifications
Appendix B Options
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
Glossary
Using the Operator Panel
Message Meaning
Understanding the Operator Panel
Message Display
Message Paper Size Display
Interface Indicator
Paper Size Indicator
Paper Type Indicator
READY, DATA, and Attention Indicators
Indicator Description
Message Display Paper Type
Keys
Key Function
Over operator panel settings
Menu System Road Map
TCP/IP
IBM
Understanding the Operator Panel
Heavy Thick Light Thin Duplex Path Enable Disable
Understanding the Operator Panel
Printing Test Pages
Menu Map
Print Menu Map
Print Menu Map ?
Menu MAP
Sample Menu MAP
Print Status Page ?
Status
Print Status
Status
Installation Options
Error Log
Software Version
Hardware Information
Interface Information
KIR Test Pattern
Others
Service Status
Service
Network Card Interface Status
Opt. StatusPage ? Off
Opt. StatusPage ? On
Font Lists
Font
Font Select Internal
List
Font Lists
Received Data Dumping
Print HEX-DUMP
Print HEX-DUMP?
Processing Waiting
Paper Handling
Setting the Paper Size
Setting the Paper Size in Paper Cassette
Paper Handling
Custom Paper Size
Unit ? mm
Cassette Size
Unit
Dimension 216 mm
Dimension
MP Tray Size ? A4
Setting the Paper Size in MP Tray
MP Tray Size
Changes as shown below
Setting the Paper Type
Setting the Paper Type in Paper Cassette
Cassette Type Plain
Cassette Type ? Plain
MP Tray Type ? Plain
Setting the Paper Type in MP Tray
MP Tray Type Plain
Type Adjust Custom
Custom Paper Type
Paper Handling
Setting the Paper Weight
Paper Weight Normal
Paper Weight ? Normal
Setting the Duplex Path
Duplex path Enable
Duplex path ? Enable
Resetting the Custom Paper Type
Reset Type Adjust
Reset Type Adjust ?
MP Tray Mode
MP Tray Mode Cassette
MP Tray Mode ? Cassette
Selecting the Paper Feed Source
Feed Select Cassette
Feed Select ? Cassette
Stack Select
Output Stack
Stack Select Face-down tray
Override A4/LT ? Off
Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference
Override A4/LT Off
Pagination
Emulation
Emulation ?PCL
Changing the Emulation
Alternative Emulation for Kpdl Emulation
Emulation
Alt. Emulation ?PCL
Printing Kpdl Errors
?KPDL
Font
Default font
Print Kpdl Errs ? On
Letter Description
I000
?I000
Size
Default Font Size
Size Points
Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic
Courier Regular
Courier ? Regular
Pitch
Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic
Pitch 10.00 cpi
Code Set ?IBM PC-8
Code Set
Code Set
Copies 001
Number of Copies
Set
Orientation ? Portrait
Printing Orientation
Orientation Portrait
KIR Kyocera Image Refinement
Status KIR Checking Lines
Print Quality
KIR Mode
KIR Mode ? On
Ecoprint
Ecoprint Mode Off
Ecoprint Mode ? Off
Resolution
Resolution
Resolution Fast 1200 mode
Mode Quick Copy Proof and Hold Private Print Stored Job
MPS
Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy
Quick Copy
MPS
Job Storage
Quick Copy Harold
Quick Copy
Quick Copy ?Arlen
Arlen ?Report
Report Delete
Proof and Hold
Deleting a Quick Copy Job
Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof and Hold Job
Quick Copy Harold
Printing a Private Job
Private/Stored Harold
Private/Stored ?Harold
Private/Stored ?Arlen
Agenda
Agenda Copies
Agenda Delete
Deleting a Private Job
Storing a Print Job
Releasing a Stored Job
Agenda Copies 001
Deleting a Stored Job
Printing a Code Job
Finish
MPS
List Code JOB ?
Printing a List of Code Jobs
List Code JOB
Tray001?
Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox VMB
Print VMB Data Tray001
List of VMB ?
Printing a List of VMB
List of VMB
MPS Configuration
MPS Configuration
Temp. Code JOB Size 050MB
Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs
Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs
Perm. Code JOB Size 050MB
Size 05 0MB
Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes
VMB Size 050MB
VMB Size
Parallel Interface Mode
Interface
Interface
USB Interface Mode
Parallel I/F
Serial Interface Parameters
Interface ? Serial
Baud Rate
Lower the baud rate
Network Interface Parameters
Range
NetWare
EtherTalk Off Opt. StatusPage On
Dhcp Off IP Address 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask Gateway
Activating the RAM Disk
RAM Disk Mode Off
Operating the Storage Device
Enter key
RAM Disk Mode ? On
RAM Disk Size Mbyte
Reading Data
Memory Card
Read Data Data name
Read Data ?data name
Writing Data
Write Data
Write Data ?
Formatting a new Microdrive
Write Information
Delete Data ?data name
Deleting Data
Delete Data Data name
Read fonts ?
Reading Fonts from a CompactFlash Card
Read fonts
Format ?
Formatting a Storage Device
Format
Printing a List of Data Names
List Partitions
List Partitions ?
Partition List
Configuration
Protect Mode
Protect
Protect ? On
Protect ? Auto
Linefeed LF Action
LF Action LF only
LF Action ? LF only
CR Action ? CR only
Carriage-Return CR Action
CR Action CR only
Wide A4 ? Off
Wide A4 Pitch
Wide A4 Off
Print Density
Print Density
Toner Counter Resetting
New Toner Installed
Total Printed Pages
Life Counters
New Toner Installed ?
Message Language
MSG Language English
MSG Language ? English
Following order The key cycles in the reverse order
Automatic Form Feed Timeout
Form Feed
Sleep Timer
Sleep Timer Setting
Sleep Timer 015 min
Sleep Mode
Sleep Mode ? On
Sleep Mode ? Off
Turning Off the Sleep Timer
Printer Resetting
Printer Reset
Printer Reset ?
Self test Please wait Ready
Resource Prot ? Off
Resource Protection
Resource Prot Off
Buzzer ? On
Alarm Buzzer Setting
Buzzer
Auto Continue Mode ? On
Auto Continue Setting
Auto Continue Mode On
Auto Continue Timer
Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time
Paper Selection
Paper Specifications
Specification
General Guidelines
Paper Availability
Composition
Selecting the Right Paper
Condition of the Paper
Basis Weight
Paper Size
Smoothness
Multi-purpose tray Size Cassette or multi Purpose tray
Paper Weight Equivalence Table
Moisture Content
Bond Weight lb Europe Metric
Weight g/m²
Paper Grain
Other Paper Properties
Paper type Media type
Special Paper
Transparency Overhead Projection Film
Adhesive-Backed Labels
Preprinted Paper
Envelopes
Colored Paper
Recycled Paper
Paper Type
Maintenance
Toner Container Replacement
Toner Container Replacement Interval
Replenishing Toner
Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing
Carefully remove the protective seal orange colored
Push Here
Waste Toner Box Replacement
Replacing the Waste Toner Box
Cap the waste toner box after removing from the printer
Toner Counter Resetting on
Cleaning
Cleaning the Charger Wire
Cleaning the Charger Grid
Cleaner is not re-usable
Paper Transfer Unit
Ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit
Troubleshooting
Symptom Check Items Corrective Action
General Guide
Print Quality Problems
Check the Ecoprint setting
Check the charger unit installation
Check the operator panel
Check the print density
Check the file or program
Check the paper chute and the ramp
Check the transfer roller
Indicator Name Condition Description
Indicators and Messages
Indicators
Maintenance Messages
Message Corrective Action
Key. See Correcting a Paper Jam on
Hardware compatible with the FS-1900
Error Messages
See Operating the Storage Device on
Beginning to ensure correct reading of the memory card
From the operator panel, and re-select Auto
Correcting a Paper Jam
Paper jam Description Reference Message Location
Jam recovery
Online help messages
Help Start -- Press ? key
Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer
Paper jam Cassette
Shown in B
Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer
Paper jam Duplexer Help Start -- Press ? key
Remove the jammed paper
Paper Jam at the Option Sorter
Paper jam Sorter
Close the rear cover of the option sorter
Jam at the MP Tray
Paper jam MP tray
Appendix a Fonts
List of Fonts
PCL Scalable and Bitmap Fonts
Font Number Font samples
Font Number Font samples
Kpdl Fonts
Kpdl Fonts
Appendix B Options
Available Options
Other Options
Expanding the Printer Memory
Removing the Main Circuit Board
Following instructions are intended for the technician only
Circuit board, can cause serious damage to the printer
Installing Dimm
Dimm to be used
Testing the Expansion Memory
Removing Dimm
Adjusting the Memory on the Printer Driver
Installing Option Units
PF-60 Paper Feeder
Installing Option Units
Load paper
DU-60 Duplexer
Gently place the printer on top of the duplexer
Pass the connected cable and power cord through the opening
SO-60 Sorter
Cord, and printer cable
Push the sorter down. The levers of the attachment legs are
Grip
Duplexer Rear Cover
Do not move or lift the printer with the sorter installed
Installing the envelope feeder on the printer
EF-60 Envelope Feeder
Load envelopes into the envelope feeder
Pull out the sub-tray that matches the size of the envelopes
Paper Setting Button
Install the face-up output tray on the rear of the printer
PT-4/PT-60 Face-up Output Tray
Network Interface Card
About the modes, see Network Interface Parameters on
Microdrive Hard Disk
Return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing
CompactFlash Memory Card
Result in the printer’s electronics or the CompactFlash card
Appendix C Host Computer Interface
Parallel Interface Communication Modes
Interface Signals
Parallel Interface
Parallel Connector Pin Assignment
Pin In/out Description
Acknowledge* nAck Pin
Specifications
USB Interface
Interface Signals
Pin In/out Signal Description
Serial Interface Option
RS-232C Interface
SG Signal Ground Pin
RS-422A Interface
RS-422A Interface Voltage Levels
Overview of Signals RS-422A
Serial Connector
Parameter value Meaning
RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol
Parameter value Baud rate
Prescribe Frpo D0 Command
Serial interface error
Error not handled Error handled
RS-422A interface
Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable
Connecting the Printer to the Computer
RS-232C Cable Connection
RS-232C Cable Connection
DOS, enter the following commands
Appendix D Specifications
Resolution
Drum cleaning
Printing method
Printing speed
Power requirements
Power consumption
Pressure level at the front Dimensions
Operating noise
Glossary
Cassette mode
First mode
Dpi dots per inch
Ecoprint Emulation
Sleep mode
MP tray
Offline
Online
Index
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Index-3
2002.2EC
For FS-1900
Regarding Tradenames
Preface
Contents
Installing the Printer Driver
Using Parallel Interface
Run. Type the following in the Command Line text box
Window appears
Select a device model window, click FS-1900
Options Click the Next button
Device connection window, select the type of connection
Installing the Printer Driver
Confirming the Installation
Printers window
Installing the Printer Driver
Using USB Interface
Installing the USB Printing Support
Installing the Printer Driver for USB
Automatic search for a better driver
Printers window Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX
USB 001 Virtual printer port for USB is following port list
Adding Optional Devices
Installing the Paper Feeder PF-60
Click the Device Settings tab
Adding Optional Devices
Click Duplex Unit in the Device Options list box
Installing the Duplexer DU-60
Properties
Installing the Sorter SO-60
Click Sorter Stacker in the Device Options list box
Installing the Envelope Feeder EF-60
Click Envelope Feeder in the Device Options list box
Installing the Microdrive Hard Disk
Click the Device Settings tab
Drop down list, and click the OK button
Number of Copies combo box
Printing from Windows Applications
Basic Printing Task
Printing from Windows Applications
To set the custom size
Properties click the Media tab
Device Settings tab
Customized Paper Sizes list
Advanced Media Settings
Cover Mode
Back
Not applicable for model FS-1900
Insert
You select this check box
Transparency Interleaving
Transparency from the Media Type list
Click the Transparency Interleaving check box
Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet
Changing the Size of the Document
Changing the Resolution
If you want to set Resolution, Kyocera Image Refinement,
Adjusting Grayscale
Text is unaffected by the Grayscale Adjustment settings
TrueType Fonts
Watermark Printing
Only on specified pages for Page Specification
Using the Duplexer DU-60
Display the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from
Using the Sorter SO-60
Printing from Windows Applications
Sorter Mode Description
Sorter modes
MPS
Virtual Mail Box
Code Job Temporary and Permanent
Using Job Retention Quick Copy Printing
Copy
Proof and Hold Printing
Hold
Private Printing
Private Print
Stored Job Printing Job Storage
Storage
Before Using Virtual Mailboxes
Virtual Mailbox Printing
Down list, and click the OK button
Settings dialog box will be displayed
Using VMB Printing
Mail Box VMB
Names
Printing a Code Job
Microdrive as it is printed
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