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... personal injury. Introduction Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Convention Italic Typeface Bracket Bold Text Typeface Notes Important Caution Warning Description Example Used to Toner Container Replacement on page 3-3. Used to step 10.
... personal injury. Introduction Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Convention Italic Typeface Bracket Bold Text Typeface Notes Important Caution Warning Description Example Used to Toner Container Replacement on page 3-3. Used to step 10.
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... 1-5 The recommended basis weight is too heavy or too light may cause multiple-sheet feeding or print quality problems such as premature wear of poor toner fusing. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.) Basis weight Basis weight is the...
... 1-5 The recommended basis weight is too heavy or too light may cause multiple-sheet feeding or print quality problems such as premature wear of poor toner fusing. Paper with a rough or sandy surface can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems. (Fogging is a gray background effect.) Basis weight Basis weight is the...
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... the paper may be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. Wavy or tight edges can affect the paper's appearance, feed ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics. Re-wrap paper that is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in the same room as the...
... the paper may be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. Wavy or tight edges can affect the paper's appearance, feed ability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics. Re-wrap paper that is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in the same room as the...
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...together in various ways. Packaging: Paper should be able to attract the toner. Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to...paper jams. Curl: Most paper naturally tends to 200 g/m²) Thick Colored paper Color Recycled paper Recycled Overhead projector transparencies Transparency Postcards Envelopes Label Cardstock Envelope ...the upward pressure from a reputable supplier is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heatfusing type). Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance. Whiteness: The contrast...
...together in various ways. Packaging: Paper should be able to attract the toner. Electrostatic discharge: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to...paper jams. Curl: Most paper naturally tends to 200 g/m²) Thick Colored paper Color Recycled paper Recycled Overhead projector transparencies Transparency Postcards Envelopes Label Cardstock Envelope ...the upward pressure from a reputable supplier is sold specifically for use with copiers or printers (heatfusing type). Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance. Whiteness: The contrast...
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Toner is ready to print. For details, see Color Calibration on page 2-10. The printer is currently being replenished. This is also shown when the printer is in the Operation Guide. 2-4 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE The printer is reading a memory card, hard disk or RAM disk. The printer ...Pressing [GO] allows you powered on for the rest of toner such as you to print. Jobs inside the printer are being performed automatically as with photographs, etc. When the printer is switched on the printer. The printer is performing self-diagnostics after a waiting period. For details ...
Toner is ready to print. For details, see Color Calibration on page 2-10. The printer is currently being replenished. This is also shown when the printer is in the Operation Guide. 2-4 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE The printer is reading a memory card, hard disk or RAM disk. The printer ...Pressing [GO] allows you powered on for the rest of toner such as you to print. Jobs inside the printer are being performed automatically as with photographs, etc. When the printer is switched on the printer. The printer is performing self-diagnostics after a waiting period. For details ...
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...mask address, and default gateway address for the network interface card in the printer. 7 Emulation This item shows all interfaces installed in the order of copies, from the factory. PCL 6 - When the value is 100, the toner container is powered off. Option memory slot status (Slots 1 and 2) in... the printer - Total memory in the printer: - Number of occurrence: - KPDL3 8 Error Log This item shows the last three instances of ...
...mask address, and default gateway address for the network interface card in the printer. 7 Emulation This item shows all interfaces installed in the order of copies, from the factory. PCL 6 - When the value is 100, the toner container is powered off. Option memory slot status (Slots 1 and 2) in... the printer - Total memory in the printer: - Number of occurrence: - KPDL3 8 Error Log This item shows the last three instances of ...
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... of these tone modes consistently affects all objects on the data to change the toner mode, press [OK] ([ENTER]). ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-49 Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for text, solid objects etc. The Fine tone mode provides a print...4 To change to Fine. 6 Press [OK] ([ENTER]) to Ready. Normal or Fine. Using the Operator Panel Setting Print Quality Tone Mode The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you select the intensity of tone mode (Normal or Fine) and gloss mode (Low or High).
... of these tone modes consistently affects all objects on the data to change the toner mode, press [OK] ([ENTER]). ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-49 Tone Mode selects the way the printer handles a pixel for representing the color and halftoning for text, solid objects etc. The Fine tone mode provides a print...4 To change to Fine. 6 Press [OK] ([ENTER]) to Ready. Normal or Fine. Using the Operator Panel Setting Print Quality Tone Mode The printer features the Print Quality menu which lets you select the intensity of tone mode (Normal or Fine) and gloss mode (Low or High).
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...Press [MENU]. 3 Press U or V repeatedly until Life Counters > appears. If you replace the toner container before the toner container is replaced, the subsequent toner warnings will be given depending on the color of toner. You cannot change the displayed value. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >... can display the total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. The total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is shown. >Printed Pages 0123456 5 To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Life Counters > ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-75...
...Press [MENU]. 3 Press U or V repeatedly until Life Counters > appears. If you replace the toner container before the toner container is replaced, the subsequent toner warnings will be given depending on the color of toner. You cannot change the displayed value. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until >... can display the total number of printed pages can also be checked on the status page. The total number of pages printed by your printer whenever it is shown. >Printed Pages 0123456 5 To exit the menu selection, press [MENU]. Life Counters > ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE 2-75...
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Using the Operator Panel 4 Press Z. 5 Press U or V repeatedly until the message display shows the toner container of the color you replaced - [C]yan, [M]agenta, [Y]ellow, or blac[K]. The toner counter is reset. 2-76 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE A question mark (?) appears. >New Toner [C] Installed ? 7 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). For example, to reset the Cyan toner counter, display >New Toner [C] Installed. 6 Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
Using the Operator Panel 4 Press Z. 5 Press U or V repeatedly until the message display shows the toner container of the color you replaced - [C]yan, [M]agenta, [Y]ellow, or blac[K]. The toner counter is reset. 2-76 ADVANCED OPERATION GUIDE A question mark (?) appears. >New Toner [C] Installed ? 7 Press [OK] ([ENTER]). For example, to reset the Cyan toner counter, display >New Toner [C] Installed. 6 Press [OK] ([ENTER]).
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...address to each client, including printers. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...data for the last page, the printer ends processing of that reduces toner consumption. Form feed timeout is a ... printer will automatically process the currently received data and print it executes an automatic page break. The printer...sent to emulation of other manufacturers' printers. This is a standard used when connecting a printer to a printer, some pauses may occur. Each number... increasing the memory capacity of this time, the printer waits for the next data without outputting paper. If...
...address to each client, including printers. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol...data for the last page, the printer ends processing of that reduces toner consumption. Form feed timeout is a ... printer will automatically process the currently received data and print it executes an automatic page break. The printer...sent to emulation of other manufacturers' printers. This is a standard used when connecting a printer to a printer, some pauses may occur. Each number... increasing the memory capacity of this time, the printer waits for the next data without outputting paper. If...
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... time 2-85 how to set 2-84 C Carriage return how to select 2-47 Color control calibration 2-90 registration 2-87 selecting monochrome or color printing 2-74 Color paper 1-10 Conventions -iv Counters reading the life counters 2-75 reading the total printed pages 2-75 toner, how to reset 2-75 D Data dump receiving data for damping 2-80 dpi...
... time 2-85 how to set 2-84 C Carriage return how to select 2-47 Color control calibration 2-90 registration 2-87 selecting monochrome or color printing 2-74 Color paper 1-10 Conventions -iv Counters reading the life counters 2-75 reading the total printed pages 2-75 toner, how to reset 2-75 D Data dump receiving data for damping 2-80 dpi...
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Contents 1 Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer 1-2 Components at the Left of the Printer 1-2 Internal Components 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer 1-4 2 Printing Operation Loading Printer Driver 2-2 Printing from Application Software 2-3 3 Maintenance General Information 3-2 Toner Container Replacement 3-3 Cleaning the Printer 3-8 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 3-15 4 Troubleshooting General Guidelines 4-2 Print Quality Problems 4-3 Error Messages 4-7 Clearing Paper Jams 4-13 5 Specifications OPERATION GUIDE i
Contents 1 Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer 1-2 Components at the Left of the Printer 1-2 Internal Components 1-3 Components at the Rear of the Printer 1-4 2 Printing Operation Loading Printer Driver 2-2 Printing from Application Software 2-3 3 Maintenance General Information 3-2 Toner Container Replacement 3-3 Cleaning the Printer 3-8 Replacing the Waste Toner Box 3-15 4 Troubleshooting General Guidelines 4-2 Print Quality Problems 4-3 Error Messages 4-7 Clearing Paper Jams 4-13 5 Specifications OPERATION GUIDE i
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...health. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other damage to the printer. • Do not open the toner container. • Do not inhale the toner. • If you get toner on your hands, Do not rub your eyes or touch your service technician or dispose of... of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. Wash the toner from the cassette, return it is used for Toner Handling • Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Other Precautions • Do not place heavy objects on the printer or cause other than those specified herein may result in ...
...health. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other damage to the printer. • Do not open the toner container. • Do not inhale the toner. • If you get toner on your hands, Do not rub your eyes or touch your service technician or dispose of... of copies, the smell may become unpleasant. Wash the toner from the cassette, return it is used for Toner Handling • Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Other Precautions • Do not place heavy objects on the printer or cause other than those specified herein may result in ...
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.... Used to provide important information. Use to provide additional or useful information about storing the pin, refer to handle printer problems that suggest mechanical damage as paper jams. Chapter 5 - Chapter 4 - Convention Italic Typeface Notes Important Caution ...in italic typeface. Chapter 2 - Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to emphasize a key word, phrase or message. Specifications This chapter lists the printer's specifications. Can also contain references to other publications. Chapter 3 - In addition...
.... Used to provide important information. Use to provide additional or useful information about storing the pin, refer to handle printer problems that suggest mechanical damage as paper jams. Chapter 5 - Chapter 4 - Convention Italic Typeface Notes Important Caution ...in italic typeface. Chapter 2 - Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to emphasize a key word, phrase or message. Specifications This chapter lists the printer's specifications. Can also contain references to other publications. Chapter 3 - In addition...
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Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer 1 2 3 4 1 Operation Panel 2 Top Cover 3 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray 4 Paper Cassette Components at the Left of the Printer 1 2 3 4 5 1 Left Cover 2 Top Tray 3 Main Charger Units on the Drum Units 4 Power Switch 5 Waste Toner Box 1-2 OPERATION GUIDE
Machine Parts Components at the Front of the Printer 1 2 3 4 1 Operation Panel 2 Top Cover 3 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray 4 Paper Cassette Components at the Left of the Printer 1 2 3 4 5 1 Left Cover 2 Top Tray 3 Main Charger Units on the Drum Units 4 Power Switch 5 Waste Toner Box 1-2 OPERATION GUIDE
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3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information 3-2 • Toner Container Replacement 3-3 • Cleaning the Printer 3-8 • Replacing the Waste Toner Box 3-15 OPERATION GUIDE 3-1
3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: • General Information 3-2 • Toner Container Replacement 3-3 • Cleaning the Printer 3-8 • Replacing the Waste Toner Box 3-15 OPERATION GUIDE 3-1
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You can perform on the printer. Maintenance General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can replace the following component according to the printer's display: • Toner Kits • Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning: • Paper Transfer Unit • Main Charger Units • Advanced Beam Array Lenses 3-2 OPERATION GUIDE
You can perform on the printer. Maintenance General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can replace the following component according to the printer's display: • Toner Kits • Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning: • Paper Transfer Unit • Main Charger Units • Advanced Beam Array Lenses 3-2 OPERATION GUIDE
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... The printer displays messages for individual colors at two stages of 8,000 color images (EP C170N: 4,000 color images). When 5% coverage (a typical business document) of individual toner colors is assumed for old toner container and old waste toner box • Waste toner box • Installation Guide NOTE: Do not remove the toner container from the carton until you only use genuine Kyocera...
... The printer displays messages for individual colors at two stages of 8,000 color images (EP C170N: 4,000 color images). When 5% coverage (a typical business document) of individual toner colors is assumed for old toner container and old waste toner box • Waste toner box • Installation Guide NOTE: Do not remove the toner container from the carton until you only use genuine Kyocera...
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... separate charger wires, etc. In either case, replace the toner container, see Toner Container Replacement on toner, for example in the printer will be replaced immediately. Replacing the Toner Container This section explains how to Ready. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner box at this stage. • If you ignore the...
... separate charger wires, etc. In either case, replace the toner container, see Toner Container Replacement on toner, for example in the printer will be replaced immediately. Replacing the Toner Container This section explains how to Ready. When replacing the toner container of any color, always replace the waste toner box at this stage. • If you ignore the...
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OPERATION GUIDE 3-5 Maintenance 2 Pull the blue lock lever on the toner container forward towards the unlocked symbol. Lock Lever 3 Carefully remove the old toner container from the printer. 4 Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Plastic Bag 5 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit.
OPERATION GUIDE 3-5 Maintenance 2 Pull the blue lock lever on the toner container forward towards the unlocked symbol. Lock Lever 3 Carefully remove the old toner container from the printer. 4 Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. Plastic Bag 5 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit.