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Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to the Printer 2 Installing the Printer and Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Removing Misfed Paper 10 Appendix Read this manual carefully before using the machine.
Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to read "Safety Information" before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to the Printer 2 Installing the Printer and Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Troubleshooting 9 Removing Misfed Paper 10 Appendix Read this manual carefully before using the machine.
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Connecting the Printer Network Connection...41 Reading the LED Lamps...42 USB Connection...44 4. Configuration Ethernet Configuration...47 Specifying an IP Address for This Printer...10 List of WARNING and CAUTION labels 7 Power Switch Symbols...9 Manuals for IPv4 (No DHCP 49 1 Guide to Put the Printer...23 Unpacking...26 Turning the Power On...33 Selecting the Display Language...36 Test Printing...36 Installing Option...38 Attaching Paper Feed Unit...38 3. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer...23 Where to the Printer Exterior: Front View...15...
Connecting the Printer Network Connection...41 Reading the LED Lamps...42 USB Connection...44 4. Configuration Ethernet Configuration...47 Specifying an IP Address for This Printer...10 List of WARNING and CAUTION labels 7 Power Switch Symbols...9 Manuals for IPv4 (No DHCP 49 1 Guide to Put the Printer...23 Unpacking...26 Turning the Power On...33 Selecting the Display Language...36 Test Printing...36 Installing Option...38 Attaching Paper Feed Unit...38 3. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer...23 Where to the Printer Exterior: Front View...15...
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......71 Loading Paper in Tray 1...71 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray...84 Loading Paper in Tray 2...90 Loading Envelopes...92 6. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 123 Panel Indicator...127 Printer Does Not Print...128 2 Receiving an IP Address for IPv4 Automatically (DHCP 50 Specifying an IP Address for IPv6 (No DHCP 52 Receiving an IP Address for Type 2 112 7. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Print Cartridges...99 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle...105 Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit (for Type 2 111 Replacing the Fusing Unit and Transfer Roller...
......71 Loading Paper in Tray 1...71 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray...84 Loading Paper in Tray 2...90 Loading Envelopes...92 6. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 123 Panel Indicator...127 Printer Does Not Print...128 2 Receiving an IP Address for IPv4 Automatically (DHCP 50 Specifying an IP Address for IPv6 (No DHCP 52 Receiving an IP Address for Type 2 112 7. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Print Cartridges...99 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle...105 Replacing the Intermediate Transfer Unit (for Type 2 111 Replacing the Fusing Unit and Transfer Roller...
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... printer. PostScript 3 Installation Guide (Type 2 only) Contains procedures for installing the PCL and DDST printer drivers. Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you use this printer, its software, and its box, and connecting it to a computer. and procedures such as PDF files. • A Web browser must be installed in order to view the manuals as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams. Driver Installation Guide Contains procedures for installing the PostScript 3 printer driver...
... printer. PostScript 3 Installation Guide (Type 2 only) Contains procedures for installing the PCL and DDST printer drivers. Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you use this printer, its software, and its box, and connecting it to a computer. and procedures such as PDF files. • A Web browser must be installed in order to view the manuals as installing options, replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams. Driver Installation Guide Contains procedures for installing the PostScript 3 printer driver...
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... the Printer Control Panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 76 CER019 1. [Stop/Start] key If you press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is not possible. 2. [Job Reset] key Press this key to cancel a job that is on. Press the [Menu] key again to return to check the error. Power Indicator Remains lit while the power is printing out. 3. [Menu] key Press this key to make and check the current printer settings. Display Displays current printer status and error message...
... the Printer Control Panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 10 9 8 76 CER019 1. [Stop/Start] key If you press this key, the printer stops receiving data, and printing is not possible. 2. [Job Reset] key Press this key to cancel a job that is on. Press the [Menu] key again to return to check the error. Power Indicator Remains lit while the power is printing out. 3. [Menu] key Press this key to make and check the current printer settings. Display Displays current printer status and error message...
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... to install the printer and perform settings after installation. Do not place heavy objects on it more than necessary. Installing the Printer and Options This chapter explains how to the power source described in the vicinity of this printer. Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine only to set up, configure the printer for operation, and install the optional paper feed unit for use...
... to install the printer and perform settings after installation. Do not place heavy objects on it more than necessary. Installing the Printer and Options This chapter explains how to the power source described in the vicinity of this printer. Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be easily accessible. • Connect the machine only to set up, configure the printer for operation, and install the optional paper feed unit for use...
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... of configuration options, then it has been properly installed. • If the optional paper feed unit is not installed properly, reinstall it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • For printing the configuration page, see Software Guide. • For loading paper into the paper tray, see p.71 "Loading Paper". • When adjusting the printing position, see Software Guide. 40 If you can make settings in the printer driver. • If the new device is listed in...
... of configuration options, then it has been properly installed. • If the optional paper feed unit is not installed properly, reinstall it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • For printing the configuration page, see Software Guide. • For loading paper into the paper tray, see p.71 "Loading Paper". • When adjusting the printing position, see Software Guide. 40 If you can make settings in the printer driver. • If the new device is listed in...
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... • Tray 1: Print side facing up • Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2): Print side facing up • Bypass Tray: Print side facing down • Print quality cannot be stored properly. Types of Paper and Other Media This section provides information about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative. • Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by this printer and cautions for use dirty or damaged paper. • Specify the paper size and type using control panel. •...
... • Tray 1: Print side facing up • Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2): Print side facing up • Bypass Tray: Print side facing down • Print quality cannot be stored properly. Types of Paper and Other Media This section provides information about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative. • Do not use paper that has already been printed onto by this printer and cautions for use dirty or damaged paper. • Specify the paper size and type using control panel. •...
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Printer driver On the printer driver screen, click the [Paper] tab, and then select a paper type under [Paper Type:]. For details about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative. Control Panel Press the [Menu] key, and then specify the paper type that can be used with this printer. • Depending on the paper type, the toner may smudge. • Print quality can be guaranteed only if recommended paper is used. Duplex supported size None 62 Duplex supported size A4, B5 JIS...
Printer driver On the printer driver screen, click the [Paper] tab, and then select a paper type under [Paper Type:]. For details about recommended paper, contact your sales or service representative. Control Panel Press the [Menu] key, and then specify the paper type that can be used with this printer. • Depending on the paper type, the toner may smudge. • Print quality can be guaranteed only if recommended paper is used. Duplex supported size None 62 Duplex supported size A4, B5 JIS...
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... tray, specify the paper type and size using control panel to avoid printing problems. This printer does not detect the paper size automatically. • Do not mix different types of paper in Tray 1 The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1). 5 • Before printing on paper other than envelopes. • Make sure paper is not slanted. Inserting it at a slant can damage the tray. • When inserting the tray, make sure that the fusing unit...
... tray, specify the paper type and size using control panel to avoid printing problems. This printer does not detect the paper size automatically. • Do not mix different types of paper in Tray 1 The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1). 5 • Before printing on paper other than envelopes. • Make sure paper is not slanted. Inserting it at a slant can damage the tray. • When inserting the tray, make sure that the fusing unit...
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... conflict. Use Tray 1 for such paper. • If paper is enabled, the printer ignores the paper type and size 5 settings and prints on the control panel. 84 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray • Before printing on the control panel. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be printed on both sides. • If the [Auto Continue] setting under [System] is curled, straighten it before loading, by bending the paper in the opposite direction to feed in...
... conflict. Use Tray 1 for such paper. • If paper is enabled, the printer ignores the paper type and size 5 settings and prints on the control panel. 84 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray • Before printing on the control panel. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be printed on both sides. • If the [Auto Continue] setting under [System] is curled, straighten it before loading, by bending the paper in the opposite direction to feed in...
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...; When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of pages printed at a time, paper type and size, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Therefore, we recommend you always keep a new print cartridge ready. • For good print quality, the manufacturer recommends that might be responsible for a long time. • Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor unit. 100...
...; When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of pages printed at a time, paper type and size, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Therefore, we recommend you always keep a new print cartridge ready. • For good print quality, the manufacturer recommends that might be responsible for a long time. • Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor unit. 100...
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Replacing the Print Cartridges CER088 • Do not touch the ID chip on the side of the top cover. CER094 • If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you cannot print in black and white using just the black toner. Change the color mode setting to touch the Laser Scanning Unit on the underside of the print cartridge. 6 CES032 • When removing print cartridges, be careful not to Black and White using the printer driver. • If black toner runs out, you can print in black and white or color until the black print cartridge is replaced. 101
Replacing the Print Cartridges CER088 • Do not touch the ID chip on the side of the top cover. CER094 • If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you cannot print in black and white using just the black toner. Change the color mode setting to touch the Laser Scanning Unit on the underside of the print cartridge. 6 CES032 • When removing print cartridges, be careful not to Black and White using the printer driver. • If black toner runs out, you can print in black and white or color until the black print cartridge is replaced. 101
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... fusing unit. Prepare a new print cartridge. Replace Waste Toner Bottle It is time to replace the waste toner bottle. There is out of toner # (Black, Magenta, Cyan or Yellow). See p.143 "Removing Misfed Paper". See, p.99 "Replacing the Print Cartridges". 8 Repl Tnr soon: # The printer is a paper jam in Tray 2. Contact your sales or service roller. Replace Intermdt Transfer Belt It is time to replace the transfer Contact your sales or service belt. representative. Replace the waste toner bottle with the print job, because tray 1 or tray...
... fusing unit. Prepare a new print cartridge. Replace Waste Toner Bottle It is time to replace the waste toner bottle. There is out of toner # (Black, Magenta, Cyan or Yellow). See p.143 "Removing Misfed Paper". See, p.99 "Replacing the Print Cartridges". 8 Repl Tnr soon: # The printer is a paper jam in Tray 2. Contact your sales or service roller. Replace Intermdt Transfer Belt It is time to replace the transfer Contact your sales or service belt. representative. Replace the waste toner bottle with the print job, because tray 1 or tray...
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... density sensor. Set the waste toner bottle correctly. If the error occurs again, contact your sales or service representative. Reset Tray 1 The indicated paper input tray 1 Install the indicated paper input is not installed correctly. installed. Service call SCXXX There is not set correctly, or not set correctly. Density Sensor Require Cleaning 8 Color registration failed. See p.114 "Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor". 126 8. Troubleshooting Message Explanation Recommended Action Setting Error Toner: # The indicated print cartridge is a problem with the printer...
... density sensor. Set the waste toner bottle correctly. If the error occurs again, contact your sales or service representative. Reset Tray 1 The indicated paper input tray 1 Install the indicated paper input is not installed correctly. installed. Service call SCXXX There is not set correctly, or not set correctly. Density Sensor Require Cleaning 8 Color registration failed. See p.114 "Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor". 126 8. Troubleshooting Message Explanation Recommended Action Setting Error Toner: # The indicated print cartridge is a problem with the printer...
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... Saver 2]. 3. See p.119 "Cleaning the Registration Roller and the Paper Tray". Speckling occurs in the Paper Type settings, and then print. Just wait until printing starts. Colorless dots appear in the printer driver's dialog box. Press the [Menu] key on the control panel. Press the [ ] or [ ] key, and then select [Off]. 137 To disable Energy Saver mode: 1. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data is not fed...
... Saver 2]. 3. See p.119 "Cleaning the Registration Roller and the Paper Tray". Speckling occurs in the Paper Type settings, and then print. Just wait until printing starts. Colorless dots appear in the printer driver's dialog box. Press the [Menu] key on the control panel. Press the [ ] or [ ] key, and then select [Off]. 137 To disable Energy Saver mode: 1. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data is not fed...
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Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions It takes too much time to complete the print job. • Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time for [Economy Color] on the display in the application. See the printer driver Help. • The data is warming up printing. Just wait until it back on the control panel is flashing, the printer is so large or complex that selected in...
Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions It takes too much time to complete the print job. • Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time for [Economy Color] on the display in the application. See the printer driver Help. • The data is warming up printing. Just wait until it back on the control panel is flashing, the printer is so large or complex that selected in...
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... printer driver's dialog box. Fine dot pattern does not print. Select [K (Black)] for making prints. See the printer driver Help. See the printer driver Help. • Some applications print color files in temperature or humidity occurs, use this does not solve the problem, contact your sales or service representative. Black gradation is missing, turn the power switch off and on the control panel, replace the print cartridge: "Replace Toner:". See p.99 "Replacing the Print Cartridges". • Condensation may have collected. If a specific color...
... printer driver's dialog box. Fine dot pattern does not print. Select [K (Black)] for making prints. See the printer driver Help. See the printer driver Help. • Some applications print color files in temperature or humidity occurs, use this does not solve the problem, contact your sales or service representative. Black gradation is missing, turn the power switch off and on the control panel, replace the print cartridge: "Replace Toner:". See p.99 "Replacing the Print Cartridges". • Condensation may have collected. If a specific color...
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... the paper tray 119 Cleaning the toner density sensor 114 Color paper 62 Configuration 47 Connecting the printer network connection 41 USB connection 44 Consumables 156 Control panel 20 D Data In indicator 20 DHCP 50, 54 Display 20 E Envelope 62, 93, 96 Error messages 123 Escape key 20 Ethernet 47 Ethernet configuration 47 Ethernet port 42 Ethernet speed 55 F Friction pad 116 Fusing Unit 112 G Guide to read this manual 4 HTML manuals 12 I Installing the printer 23 Intermediate transfer unit 111 IP address...
... the paper tray 119 Cleaning the toner density sensor 114 Color paper 62 Configuration 47 Connecting the printer network connection 41 USB connection 44 Consumables 156 Control panel 20 D Data In indicator 20 DHCP 50, 54 Display 20 E Envelope 62, 93, 96 Error messages 123 Escape key 20 Ethernet 47 Ethernet configuration 47 Ethernet port 42 Ethernet speed 55 F Friction pad 116 Fusing Unit 112 G Guide to read this manual 4 HTML manuals 12 I Installing the printer 23 Intermediate transfer unit 111 IP address...
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... Printing configuration page 36 Printing test page 36 R Recycled paper 62 Region A model 5 Region B model 5 Registration roller 119 Remove misfed paper duplex unit 148 fusing unit 144 Paper tray 149 tray 1 147 tray 2 147 Removing misfed paper 143 Replacing the Fusing Unit and Transfer Rollor. .112 Replacing the intermediate transfer unit............111 Replacing the print cartridge 99 Replacing the waste toner bottle 105 S Scroll Keys 20 Selecting the display language 36 Setting a paper size (tray 1 80 Setting a paper size (tray 2 80 Setting the paper type 62 Specifications...
... Printing configuration page 36 Printing test page 36 R Recycled paper 62 Region A model 5 Region B model 5 Registration roller 119 Remove misfed paper duplex unit 148 fusing unit 144 Paper tray 149 tray 1 147 tray 2 147 Removing misfed paper 143 Replacing the Fusing Unit and Transfer Rollor. .112 Replacing the intermediate transfer unit............111 Replacing the print cartridge 99 Replacing the waste toner bottle 105 S Scroll Keys 20 Selecting the display language 36 Setting a paper size (tray 1 80 Setting a paper size (tray 2 80 Setting the paper type 62 Specifications...