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