Kyocera FS-C8008DN, FS-C8008N

Appendix B Computer Interface

This appendix explains the signals used in the printer's parallel, USB, and serial (option)

interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications,

and voltage levels.

This appendix explains the following topics:

• Parallel Interface

• USB Interface

• Serial Interface (Option)

Contents

Main Page i ii Caution Notice on Software Notice Regarding Tradenames iii IBM PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT Typeface Trademark Acknowledgement iv Agfa Monotype License Agreement v FCC statement (for users in the United States) vi Important Notes for Interface connectors Safety information Cautionary Labels vii viii Declaration of Conformity for U.S.A. CE Marking Directive ix Declaration of Conformity for Australia Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement Avis de conformit aux normes du ministere des Communications du Canada ISO 7779 x E NERGY STAR Group for Energy Efficient Appliances (GEEA) xi Installation Precautions Environment xii Power Supply/Grounding the Printer Handling of Plastic Bags xiii Precautions for Use Cautions when Using the Printer xiv Cautions for Toner Handling xv For More Information... Page Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Handling Paper Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Maintenance Appendix A Options Index Appendix B Computer Interface Appendix C Technical Specifications Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Features 1.1.1 General 1.1.2 Hardware 1.1.3 Software 1.1.4 Networking 1.2 Parts and Functions 1.2.1 Front Page 1.2.2 Internal Page 1.2.3 Rear Page Chapter 2 Handling Paper 2.1 General 2.1.1 Available paper types 2.1.2 Paper specifications 2-3 2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The following products are recommended for use with the printer for optimum performance. 2.1.4 Recommended Paper 2.2 Selecting the Right Paper 2.2.1 Guidelines 2.2.2 Paper properties Page 2.2.3 Other properties of paper Page Page Page 2.4 Special Paper 2.4.1 Selecting the Special Paper Page Page Page Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel 3.1.1 Message Display 3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display 3-4 3-5 3.1.3 Keys 1 2 22 2 Page 3.2 Using the Menu Selection System 3.2.1 Menu Selection System Paper Handling > >Type Adjust > >>Paper Weight Normal 3-10 3.2.2 Menu System Road Map MENU Key 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 Page Page Page STATUS PAGE Page 3-20 3.4 e-MPS 3.4.1 Using Quick Copy Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk 3.9.3 Using the RAM Disk Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN) (1) (3) (2) (4) Page Page Page Page Page Page 7 77 7 8 88 8 3.10.11 Selecting the Option Sorter Mode 3-83 1 2 22 2 Paper Handling > Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4.1 General Guidelines 4.1.1 Tips 4.2 Print Quality Problems 4-4 4-5 4-6 4.3 Error Messages 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-10 4-11 Storage Error Codes Hard Disk Errors RAM Disk Errors Memory Card Errors 4.4 Clearing Paper Jams 4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations 4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 5.1 Toner Container Replacement 5.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement 5.1.2 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement Page Page Page Page 5.3 Cleaning the Printer 5.3.1 Cleaning the Paper Transfer Unit 1 Page Page Page Page Page Appendix A Options Page A.2 Expansion Memory Modules Page Page Page A.3 General Description of Options A.3.1 Memory Card A.3.2 PF-30A Paper Feeder A.3.3 PD-800 Duplex Unit A.3.4 SO-30 Sorter A.3.5 ST-30 Bulk Stacker A.3.6 DF-31 Document Finisher A.3.7 CA-31 Casters and CA-31B Caster Kit A.3.8 Hard Disk A.3.9 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards Page B.1 Parallel Interface B.1.1 Communication Modes B-3 B.1.2 Interface Signals B-4 B.2 USB Interface B.2.1 Specifications B.2.2 Interface Signals B.3 Serial Interface (Option) B.3.1 Interface Signals B.3.2 Interface voltage levels B.4 RS-232C Protocol B.4.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol B.4.2 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command Page Page Page Page Page C-2 C.1 Printer Specification C-3 C-4 C.2 Printing Speeds Index A C D E J K L M N R S T V W