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5.4. Print Quality Problems

5.4. Print Quality Problems

Print quality problems range from uneven tone to completely blank output. The troubleshoot- ing procedure for each type of problem is given below.

If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person.

Completely blank printout

Check the developer unit.

Open the printer top cover and check that the developer unit is inserted correctly and check that the developer ’s connector is connected properly.

Call for the assistance of a service person.

All-black printout

Check the Main Charger Unit

Open the printer side cover and check that the main charger unit is correctly installed.

Call for the assistance of a service person.

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Kyocera FS-3700 manual Print Quality Problems, Completely blank printout, All-black printout, Check the developer unit

Contents

FS-1700/3700 Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement CC statement Conforming to the Class a limits Interface connectors Safety informationImportant note on the interface connectors Laser safety Ozone concentration Laser notice Important Safeguards Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement ISODisclaimer Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer FS-3700 Minutes 60 minutes Power consumptionFS-1700 Minutes 30 minutes Introduction Maintenance FeaturesPrint Engine Features Software Features Installation Manual OptionsGuide to the Manual CD-ROM Kyocera Digital Library Xii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Removing the Main Circuit Board Memory Expansion InstallationPrinting condition Resolution 300 dpi 600 dpi Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer Simm to be used Total printer Memory Type and number of SIMMs Removing SIMMs Installing and Removing SIMMsInstalling SIMMs Testing the Expansion Memory Introduction Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement Iii Interface connectors Ozone concentration Important Safeguards Vii Viii Introduction Software Features Options Xii Table of Contents Xiv Fonts Xvi Abandoning a Printing Job On-line/Off-line SettingFeed Selec ion Operating Procedures Status Printout Sample Status 3a Default font name Firmware version informationCurrent status information Interface-dependent parameters Service information Form FeedMemory allocation status User defined font list Funct on Default Setting Using the Mode Select MenuMode Select Menu Function Default Setting Mode Please2.4. waitSleep Ecopower Mode KIR Level Ecoprint mode Optimized stripesDark vertical strip s White vertical stripes Adjusting the Print Density SourceResource Protection Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Priority Error Mess ge Setting the Audio Warning Buzzer Reading Fonts/Data from a Memory Card Operating a Memory CardHints on Writing Fonts to the Memory Card Writing Da To a Memory Card Memory Deleting Ddata from a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card Printing a list of data names Fonts Bitmap and Scalable Fonts Bitmap fonts Scalable fonts Kpdl fonts List of FontsOption Fonts Resident Bitmap Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts List of Fonts List of Fonts Kpdl Fonts Symbol set Symbol set Scalable Fonts Symbol sets Symbol set Maintenance Supplying Toner Close the top cover by pressing the ar Replace the Waste Toner Bottle Do not cap the new waste toner bot- tle Main Charger Unit CleaningCleaning the Charger Wire Cleaning the Grid Paper Feed Unit If the printing is abnormal General GuideIf the printer does not print Power Problems Interface Problems Print Quality Problems Completely blank printoutAll-black printout Check the developer unit Clean the charger wire Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dotsBlack or white vertical streaks Check the control panel Faint or blurred printing Grey background Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of positionCheck the paper chute and the ramp Check the transfer roller Indicator Condition Correc ive Action Indicators and MessagesIndicators Message Corrective Action Key Error Messages CallservicepersonFn123456 Foccupied Correcting a Paper Jam Feed cassette Reaching the registration rollers, remove Rear Cover MenuNormal Codeset Error due to insufficient Description FS-1700 FS-3700 Printer Specifications General Guidelines Paper Availability Paper Specifications SpecificationSelecting the Right Paper Condition of the Paper Basis Weight Moisture ContentPaper Size Smoothness Paper Grain Other Paper Properties Special Paper Overhead Projection OHP Film Table B.4 lists the specifications for adhesive label paper Adhesive-Backed Labels Envelopes Colored PaperPreprinted 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 Interface Signals Pin In/out Signal DescriptionRS-232C/RS-422A Interface RS-232C interface RS-422A interface Removing*the Main Circuit Board Changing the Jumper Connector Verifying the Setting Overview of Signals RS-422A Serial Connector RS-422A interface voltage levels Meaning RS-232C/RS-422A ProtocolParameter value Baud rate Prescribe II Frpo D0 command Serial interface errorError not handled Error handled Parameter value Meaning Preparing an RS-232C Cable Connecting the Printer to the ComputerRS-232C Cable Connection Cmode LPT1=COM1 Index Last Index-2 Index-3