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Kyocera FS-C5016N manual Skewed-color printout

Models: FS-C5016N

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4.2 Print Quality Problems

Printed Results	Corrective Action

Printing incomplete or out of position	Check that the application software is correctly
	operated.

	See 4.1.1 Tips on page 4-2.

Skewed-color printout			Conduct color registration using the printer opera-
			tor panel. For full details, see Chapter 3 Using the
			Operator Panel, section 3.13.11 Color Registration
			on page 3-100.

Table 4-2 (Continued)

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Kyocera FS-C5016N manual Skewed-color printout

Contents

FS-C5016N Symbols Regarding Tradenames Iii Agfa Monotype License Agreement FCC statement for users in the United States Important Notes for Interface connectors Vii Viii Group for Energy Efficient Appliances Geea Other Precautions Installation PrecautionsPower Supply/Grounding the Printer Precautions for Use Xiii For More Information This appendix lists the printer’s specificationsGuide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide has the following chaptersContents Pagination Setting Print QualityOperating the Storage Device Paper HandlingIndex Introduction General FeaturesHardware Software KPDL3 Kyocera Printer Description Language NetworkingAccount Management System Built-in and external network interfacesFront Parts and FunctionsLeft This switch turns printer power on and offThis tray receives printouts face down Internal Air is purged through these vents to cool down the inside RearHandling Paper General Paper specificationsAvailable paper types ValuesMinimum and Maximum Paper Sizes Size Product WeightRecommended Paper Guidelines Selecting the Right PaperPaper conditions Paper compositionPaper Weight Equivalence Table Basis weightsBond Weight lb Europe Metric Weight g/m² Paper propertiesThickness Caliper Moisture contentGrain Other properties of paper Loading Paper into the Cassette Loading PaperPush the bottom plate down until it locks Size Paper size windowSlide the paper into the paper cassette Load Limit Level of empty LTR B5 A5 Loading Paper into the MP Multi-Purpose TrayCollect Incollect Selecting the Special Paper Special PaperPaper type to be used Paper type to be selected Adhesive-backed labels TransparencyValue PostcardsThick Paper EnvelopesPre-printed paper Colored paperRecycled paper Paper Type Using the Operator Panel Message Display Understanding the Operator PanelStatus Information Message MeaningError codes Indicators in Message DisplayInterface Indicator Interface ReadyPaper Size Indicator Size READY, DATA, and Attention Indicators Paper Type Indicator TypeIndicator Description Keys Cancel KeyGO Key Arrow Keys Menu KeyEnter Key Ready displayEntering the Mode Selection Menu Using the Menu Selection SystemMenu Selection System Paper Weight Normal Type AdjustPaper Handling Menu Key Menu System Road MapOn the next USB Font Set Print Quality Inch Dimension 216 mm Feed Select Cassette Duplex Mode None Buzzer BuzzerOn Printing a Menu Map Menu Map and Status PagesPrint Menu Map Print Menu Map ?Menu MAP Print Status Printing a StatusPrint Status Page ? Prints a statusSoftware Version Understanding the StatusHardware Information Error Log Installed OptionsMemory InformationJob Retention MPSQuick Copy Proof-and-Hold Private Print Job Storage Using Quick CopyVirtual Mailbox Virtual mailbox can be used in PCL 6 emulation onlyQuick Copy Harold MPSQuick Copy ?Harold Quick Copy ?ArlenReport Copies Using Proof-and-HoldReport Delete Deleting a Quick Copy JobPrivate/Stored Harold Printing a Private Print/Stored JobPrivate/Stored ?Harold Private/Stored ?ArlenAgenda Copies Agenda 0000Agenda Delete Deleting a Private/Stored JobJob Manager Printing a Code JobList of Code JOB ? List of Code JOBPrinting a List of Code Jobs Print VMB Data Tray001 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox VMBPrint VMB Data Tray001Richard Print VMB Data Tray001?RichardList of VMB ? List of VMBPress the U or V key repeatedly until List of VMB appears Virtual mailboxes as shown in -6belowMPS Configuration Changing e-MPS ConfigurationQuick Copy Press the Enter key. a blinking cursor appearsPress the Menu key. The display returns to Ready Temp. Code JOB Size 1550MBMaximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs AppearsMaximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs Perm. Code JOB Size 1550MBMaximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes VMB VMB Size 1550MBPress the Z key Press the U or V key and select VMB Size Blinking cursorChanging the Interface Parameters Changing Parallel Interface ModeInterface ? Serial Interface ? ParallelParallel I/F ? Nibble high Changing Serial Interface ParametersMark ? appears Press the U or V key repeatedly until Serial appearsRange Baud Rate ?Interface ? Network Changing Network Interface ParametersPress the Enter key again EtherTalk Off Network Status Page Off NetWareOff IP Address 000.000.000.000 Subnet Mask Gateway Resolving IP AddressIP Address 000.000.000.00 Network Status Off Interface ParallelStatus ? Off Status ? OnNetwork Status Default Emulation Making Default SettingsEmulation ?PCL Emulation Alternative Emulation for Kpdl EmulationAlt. Emulation ?PCL KeySelect Kpdl or Kpdl Auto using the U or V key Printing Kpdl ErrorsEmulation ?KPDL Print Kpdl Errs OffFont Default FontFont Select Internal ?I000Selecting Regular or Dark Courier/Letter Gothic Courier RegularMake sure that Internal is displayed and press the Z key Size Points Changing the Default Font SizePitch 10.0 Cpi Pitch 10.00 cpiCharacter Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic Code Set IBM PC-8 Setting the Code SetCode Set ?IBM PC-8 List of Internal Fonts? List of Internal FontsPrinting Lists of Fonts Fonts are shown in -8on the nextPrescribe Number of Copies PaginationSet Copies 001Orientation Portrait Print OrientationOrientation ? Portrait Protect Protect ModeProtect ? On Protect ? AutoLF Action LF only Linefeed LF ActionLF Action ? LF only CR Action CR only Carriage-Return CR ActionCR Action ? CR only Wide A4 Off Wide A4 PitchWide A4 ? Off Gloss Mode Setting Print QualityGloss Mode Low Gloss Mode ? LowOperating the Storage Device Using the Memory CardMemory Card Read FontsRead Fonts Processing Memory card starts. When completed, Processing disappearsRead Data Report Read Data ?ReportWrite Data ? Write DataWriting Data Memory card write information page as shown belowPartition Type Deleting DataPartition Name Write Partition LengthDelete Data ?Report Delete Data ReportFormat Format ?Starts List of PartitionsFormat information page includes the following items Printing a List of Data Names PartitionsPrintout example above includes the following information List of Partitions ?Device Name/Number Partition SizeUsing the RAM Disk Using the Optional Hard DiskRAM Disk Mode ? On RAM Disk Mode OffSetting the RAM Disk Size RAM Disk Size MByteMP Tray Mode Cassette MP Tray ModeMP Tray Mode ? Cassette Paper HandlingMP Tray Size A4 Setting MP Tray Paper SizeFor the MP tray Through the following paper sizesMP Tray Type Plain Setting the MP Tray Paper TypeMP Tray Type ? Plain Through the following paper typesCustom Paper Size Setting the Cassette Paper SizeSetting a custom size from the Operator Panel Setting Paper Size DialCassette Size Custom Cassette Size ? CustomUnit ? mm Unit mmFor the paper cassette Selecting the Unit of MeasurementDimension Dimension 216 mmWhen the unit of measurement is set, press the V key 21 6 mmCassette Type Plain Setting the Cassette Paper TypeCassette Type ? Plain Feed Select Cassette Selecting the Paper Feed SourceFeed Select ? Cassette Binding Modes Duplex PrintingPrinter Jam may occurDuplex Mode ?None Duplex Mode NoneNone default Mode is setOverride A4/LT Off Overriding Difference between A4 and LetterOverride A4/LT ? Off Type Adjust ? Custom Type Adjust CustomCreating Custom Paper Type Shown belowSetting the Paper Weight Paper Weight ? NormalPress the U or V key repeatedly until Paper Weight appears 3-81 and press the Z keyDuplex path ? Enable Duplex path EnableSetting the Duplex Path Press the U or V key repeatedly until Duplex path appearsReset Type Adjust Resetting the Custom Paper TypeReset Type Adjust ? Display returns to ReadyStack Select Face-down tray Selecting the Output StackStack Select ? Face-down tray Color Mode ? Color Color ModeSelecting Monochrome or Color Printing Displaying the Total Printed Pages Reading Life CountersLife Counters Total PrintNew Toner C Installed ? Resetting the Toner CounterSelecting the Message Language Other ModesOthers MSG Language EnglishForm Feed Time Out 030sec Automatic Form Feed Timeout SettingFollowing order Sleep Timer 015 min Setting the Sleep TimerSleep Mode Sleep Mode ? OnSleep Timer Timeout Time Sleep Timer 015minPrint HEX-DUMP Received Data DumpPrint HEX-DUMP? Processing WaitingPrinter Reset Printer ResettingPrinter Reset ? Self test Please wait ReadyResouce Prot Off Resource ProtectionResouce Prot ? Off Temporary for resource protectionBuzzer On Alarm Buzzer SettingBuzzer ? On Auto Continue Mode Off Auto Continue SettingAuto Continue Mode ? Off Auto Continue Mode On Setting the Auto Continue Recovery TimeAuto Continue Timer 030sec Finishing Error Duplex Printing Error Detection SettingDuplex Off Duplex ? OffPrint Regist Chart ? Print Regist ChartColor Registration Color RegistrationAdjust Cyan Adjust Cyan L= H= R=Flash under the left L value =-2 H= 00 R=+1 Adjust Cyan =-2 H= 00 R=Press the U or V key until that value is displayed Service Printing the Service StatusColor Calibration Color CalibrationColor Calibration ? Please wait CalibratingTroubleshooting General Guidelines Symptom Check Items Corrective ActionTips Printed Results Corrective Action Completely blank printout Print Quality ProblemsFull single-color printout Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dotsType on Faint or blurred printingDirt on the top edge or back of the paper Printed Results Corrective Action Grey backgroundSkewed-color printout Message Corrective Action Error MessagesUsing the Operator Panel, section Formatting a Memory Card Selecting the Paper Feed Source on Paper size from the MP tray can cause paper jam Memory Card Errors Storage Error Codes Hard Disk ErrorsRAM Disk Errors Code MeaningPossible Paper Jam Locations Clearing Paper JamsPaper jam message Description Reference Location Utilizing Online Help Messages General considerations for clearing jamsJam at the Paper Cassette Unit Jam at the Paper Transfer UnitPush the paper transfer unit back Jam at the Rear Cover Jam at the Optional Envelope Feeder Jam at the MP TrayJam at the Optional Duplexer Maintenance Frequency of toner container replacement Toner Container ReplacementStarter Toner Containers Toner KitsToner Container Replacement Replacing the Toner Container Carefully remove the old toner container from the printer Toner Container Replacement As far as it will go Replacing the Waste Toner Box Open the cap of the new waste toner box Regulations for waste disposalCorrectly, it will snap into place Cleaning the Main Charger Unit Cleaning the PrinterLeft Cover Figure below Grid cleaner out of the protective bag and remove the capCharger unit to its home position Reused Wiper cloth included in the toner kit Cleaning the Paper Transfer UnitPush the paper transfer unit back in completely This may adversely affect print qualityPush it back in. Repeat this 2 times Cleaning the Advanced Beam Array LensesCorresponding color will be printed over the whole Lens cleaner knob to its home positionAppendix a Options Figure A-1 OptionsFigure A-2 Expansion Memory ModulesPull out the main controller board gently Installing the Memory ModulesFigure A-6 Memory socket until it clicks in placeRemoving a Memory Module Testing the expanded memoryMemory Card General Description of OptionsReading Font from the Memory Card Insert the memory card in the memory card slot3 DU-300 Duplex Unit 2 PF-60 Paper Feeder4 PT-300 Face-up Output Tray Install the face-up output tray on the rear of the printerFigure A-13 Hard DiskNetwork interface card Network connections 6 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface CardsAppendix B Computer Interface Parallel Interface Communication Reception Transmission ModeCommunication Modes You can choose from four communication modesPin Signal Description Out Interface SignalsGround return NInit Ignored USB Interface SpecificationsSerial Interface Option Pin Or out Signal DescriptionInterface voltage levels Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol RS-232C ProtocolH1 Baud rate H2 Number of data bitsPrescribe Frpo D0 Command RS-232C Cable Connection Connecting the Printer to the ComputerPreparing an RS-232C Cable Double click on Communications Port After setting the properties, click the OK button To test the interface, enter the following DOS, enter the following commandsAppendix C Technical Specifications Specification Printer SpecificationInches deep Printing Speeds Mode Paper Size Print Speeds color/monochromeIndex KPDL3 Prescribe Index-4 Kyocera Mita Corporation