OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual
Printer Reference
Overseas Affiliates
Aficio AP2700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
U.S.A
Spain
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINIS
Aficio Manager for Admin
Maintenance Kit Type
Fusing Unit, Transfer Roller, Paper Feed Rollers
a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINIS
Net Virsion for Admin
Maintenance Kit Type
Fusing Unit, Transfer Roller, Paper Feed Rollers
a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Trademarks
Safety Information
Safety During Operation
R WARNING
R CAUTION
Specifications
ENERGY STAR Program
Low-power mode Energy Saver mode
Recycled Paper
Manuals for this Printer
Manuals for this Printer
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How to Read this Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
3.Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
1.Getting Started
4.Paper and Other Media
5.Troubleshooting
6.Using the Operation Panel
7.Appendix
Page
Printer Features
1. Getting Started
Major Specifications
Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD Files
Printer Drivers for Your Printer
PCL Printer Drivers
Software and Utilities Included on the CD ROM
PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR
PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT
Multidirect Print
Guide to the Printer
Exterior Front View
Exterior Rear View
5. Power Cord
1. Right Cover
4. Printer Board Cover
Interior
1. Fusing Unit
2. Transfer Unit
3. Toner Lock Lever
Operation Panel
2. On Line Indicator
4. Error Indicator
5. Data In Indicator
Keys
2. Job Reset key
1. On Line key
5. Form Feed key
Guides
If either side of the page is curled, or if you print onto thin paper
2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
C From Program Manager, select Run from the File menu
F Open PCL5E or PCL6 G Open WIN31
I Open DISK1
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
A Open Control Panel
Trash
Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties
3. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making Printer Default Settings - Default Document Properties
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making Printer Default Settings - Printer Properties
Windows 3.1x - Accessing the Printer Setting Dialog Box
Making Printer Settings from an Application
C Click Options
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making Printer Default Settings - Default Document Properties
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making Printer Default Settings - Printer Properties
Making Printer Default Settings
Windows 3.1x - Accessing the Printer Setting Dialog Box
Making Printer Settings from an Application
Making Printer Settings from an Application
Setting up for Printing from an Application
Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing
Making Paper Settings from an Application
Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job
Canceling a Print Job
Windows 95/98 - Canceling a Print Job
Windows 3.1x - Canceling a Print Job
C On the Document menu, click Delete Document
Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job
3 D Press the printers Job Reset key
A Double-click the printer icon on the desk top
C Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon
Paper Types and Sizes
4. Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by Your Printer
Size mm
Standard Tray Tray1
PS400 500-sheet paper feed unit
PS440 1000-sheet paper feed unit
X means that the size is not supported
Size inch
Standard Tray Tray1
PS400 500-sheet paper feed unit
PS440 1000-sheet paper feed unit
X means that the size is not supported
Size mm
SR720 finisher shift tray
SR720 finisher staple
CS370 mailbox
Size mm
SR720 finisher shift tray
SR720 finisher staple
CS370 mailbox
Size inch
SR720 finisher shift tray
SR720 finisher staple
CS370 mailbox
weight
Size inch
SR720 finisher shift tray
SR720 finisher staple
Paper Recommendations
Loading Paper
Storing Paper
Types of Paper and Other Media Plain Paper
OHP Transparencies
Adhesive Labels
Envelopes
⇒ P.94 “Job Control Parameters”
Paper not Supported by This Printer
Heavily textured paper Glued paper OHP transparencies for color
Printable Area
Loading Paper and Other Media
Loading Paper in the Paper Tray
Changing Paper Size of the Paper Tray
Reference
G Set paper guide lock to the “locked” position
4 paper, see P.27 “Paper and Other Media”
Loading Thick Paper Envelope or OHP Transparencies
Loading Paper on PS420 Paper Feed Unit
ZAEY040E
Loading Paper in Bypass Tray Type
ZAEY201E
E Configure the paper size for the loaded paper size
B Lift the paper guide lever
D Push down the paper guide lever
ZAEY210E
Main Menu Proof Print
Main Menu Job Control
Job Control Paper Input
Paper Input Tray Priority
Standard Size *11 x 8 1/2
Standard Size Custom Size
Bypass Size Custom Size
Custom Size Vert.. 8.00 “
Custom Size Horiz. 11.00 “
Ready
1. Horizontal size 2. Vertical size
L Press U or T to set the verti
Paper and Other Media
5. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel
Messages
Description
Troubleshooting
Messages
Description
Comments
Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel
Messages
Description
Comments
Messages
Description
Comments
P.78 “Replacing the Toner
Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel
Messages
Description
Comments
Messages
Description
Comments
⇒ P.94 “Job Control Pa
Getting Printer Information over the Network
Resolution
Messages
Description
Description
Resolution
Messages
Resolution
Messages
Description
P.78 “Replacing the Toner
Description
Resolution
Messages
Resolution
Messages
Description
⇒ P.94 “Job Control Pa
Printer Doesnt Print
Solutions
Possible Cause
⇒ P.41 “Loading Paper and Other Media”
Solutions
Possible Cause
Send CTRL+D after job
fore Each job and Send CTRL-D After Each job
Solutions
Possible Cause
memory, see P.109 “Memory Capacity and Printer Func
tion”
If the printer is using I/O Timeout
parallel cable
Network Connection
C Click Connect
Other Printing Problems
Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
⇒ P.89 “Using the Operation Panel”
⇒ P.89 “Using the Operation Panel”
Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
dirty. ⇒ P.85 “Cleaning the Friction Pad” ⇒ P.83 “Clean
“Using the Operation Panel”
Status
mark from the Use Print Manager check box, or make
Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
Status
When Misfeed A Appears
Removing Misfed Paper
When Misfeed B Appears
When the Interchange Unit is not Installed
When Misfeed D Appears
When the Interchange Unit is Installed
When Remove Misfeed from Mailbox Appears
When Remove Misfeed From Finisher Appears
When Misfeed Y Appears
ZAEH111E
ZAEY120E
ZAEY130E
When Remove Misfeed from
Duplex Unit Appears
Troubleshooting
ZAEP331E
Adding Staples
F Reinstall the cartridge. It should click into place
Troubleshooting
E Pull out the ribbon used for bun- dling staples
G Close the front cover of the finish- er
Removing Jammed Staples
B Lift the green handle
Replacing the Toner Bottle
A Open the front cover
H Slide the toner holder into the printer until it clicks into place
Replacing the Photo Conductor Unit
While the photo conductor unit is removed, do not change the toner
K Push the unit into the printer unit it clicks into place
Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller
F Check the motion of the paper
Cleaning the Friction Pad
Cleaning the Pad inside of the tray
Cleaning the Registration Roller
Troubleshooting
6. Using the Operation Panel
Menu Chart
Category
Function Menu
Setup Menu”
Category
Function Menu
nance Menu”
Accessing the Main Menu
Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel
Proof Print Menu
Proof Print Parameters
Menu
Description
Job Control Menu
Job Control Parameters
Menu
Description
Default A4 Metric version or 8 1/2 × 11 Inch version
Menu
Description
Tray 1, see P.27 “Paper and Other Media”
Default Plain Paper
Default Standard Tray
Menu
Description
Print Quality
Menu
Description
Job Control Menu
Default 30 seconds
Default 10 minutes
Default 15 minutes
Menu
Default Default depends on Metric or Inch version
Menu
Description
Menu
PCL Menu 2/2
Menu
Description
ISO L2, ISO L5, ISO 4, ISO 6, ISO 11, ISO 15, ISO 17, ISO
Network Setup Menu
Network Setup 1/2
Default
Menu
Network Setup 2/2
Default Auto select
Default All Active
Menu
Maintenance Menu
Maintenance Parameters
Menu
Description
Description
Registration
Menu
List Print Menu
List Print Parameters
Menu
Description
Language Menu
Using the Proof Print
Printing with the Operation Panel
Proof Print
Print File
Proof Print Show Error Log
Show Error Log 1246 IJKL9012
Delete File
Delete File 2207 EFGH5678
7. Appendix
Memory Capacity and Printer Function
Moving and Transporting the Printer
Appendix
Specifications
Mainframe
Paper Weight
Power Source
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Options
⇒ P.27 “Paper and Other Media”
Power Consumption
Bypass Tray Type Paper Size
7kg 15.6lb
500 × 425 × 148mm 19.7 × 16.7 ×
Printer Feature Expander Type Memory
Printer Hard Disk Type Storage Capacity Formatted
32MB/64MB
Approx. 1.6GB
INDEX
Windows 95/98, uninstalling, 13 Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
Macintosh, uninstalling Windows 3.1x - Uninstall