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Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to local regulations. iii Do not incinerate used toner containers yourself, dispose of the used toner or toner containers. If you dispose of them according to an open flame. Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner.
Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to local regulations. iii Do not incinerate used toner containers yourself, dispose of the used toner or toner containers. If you dispose of them according to an open flame. Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner.
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...Toner Bottle 120 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 123 Before Replacing...123 Replacing the Friction Pad 124 Replacing the Paper Feed Roller 126 Replacing the Transfer Roller 128 Replacing the Fusing Unit 130 Replacing the Dustproof Filter 132 7. 4. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Color Registration 143 Correcting the Color... Gradation 145 Set the Gradation Correction Value 146 Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet .....149...
...Toner Bottle 120 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 123 Before Replacing...123 Replacing the Friction Pad 124 Replacing the Paper Feed Roller 126 Replacing the Transfer Roller 128 Replacing the Fusing Unit 130 Replacing the Dustproof Filter 132 7. 4. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Color Registration 143 Correcting the Color... Gradation 145 Set the Gradation Correction Value 146 Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet .....149...
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Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 155 Panel Tone...157 Printer Does Not Print 158 Checking the port connection 160 Other Printing Problems 162 Additional Troubleshooting 168 10.Removing Misfed Paper ...Message Appears (Cover A 172 When the Paper Misfeed Message Appears (Cover Z 175 11.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer 177 Moving the Printer 178 Consumables ...179 Toner Cartridge ...179 Waste Toner Bottle 180 Photo Conductor Unit 180 Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit 181 Maintenance Kit ...181 Specifications...182 Mainframe ...182 ...
Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 155 Panel Tone...157 Printer Does Not Print 158 Checking the port connection 160 Other Printing Problems 162 Additional Troubleshooting 168 10.Removing Misfed Paper ...Message Appears (Cover A 172 When the Paper Misfeed Message Appears (Cover Z 175 11.Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer 177 Moving the Printer 178 Consumables ...179 Toner Cartridge ...179 Waste Toner Bottle 180 Photo Conductor Unit 180 Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit 181 Maintenance Kit ...181 Specifications...182 Mainframe ...182 ...
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... of plain paper can be loaded. Standard Tray Output is stacked here with the print side down. 7. Power Switch Use this cover when replacing the toner cartridge. 8. Front Cover (A) Open Levers 9. Intake Port 1 To remove jammed paper, press the button marked "Z" on either side of plain paper can be loaded. 6. Front... cover to replace the fusing unit or transfer roller, or to remove jammed paper. AQC021S 4. Top Cover Open this switch to 550 sheets of the printer. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and a display that shows the...
... of plain paper can be loaded. Standard Tray Output is stacked here with the print side down. 7. Power Switch Use this cover when replacing the toner cartridge. 8. Front Cover (A) Open Levers 9. Intake Port 1 To remove jammed paper, press the button marked "Z" on either side of plain paper can be loaded. 6. Front... cover to replace the fusing unit or transfer roller, or to remove jammed paper. AQC021S 4. Top Cover Open this switch to 550 sheets of the printer. Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and a display that shows the...
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...Ethernet cable into their connectors. 2. Controller Board Slide this out to the network. 3. Plug cables such as the memory unit, user account enhance unit or printer hard disk. Optional Interface Board Slots Insert an optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit, wireless interface board, or 1284 interface board in these slots. Expansion... Card Slots Install expansion cards in this cover when replacing the photo conductor unit (PCU), intermediate transfer unit or waste toner cartridge. 8. Left Cover Open this slot. Connect the power cable to the back side. 3
...Ethernet cable into their connectors. 2. Controller Board Slide this out to the network. 3. Plug cables such as the memory unit, user account enhance unit or printer hard disk. Optional Interface Board Slots Insert an optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit, wireless interface board, or 1284 interface board in these slots. Expansion... Card Slots Install expansion cards in this cover when replacing the photo conductor unit (PCU), intermediate transfer unit or waste toner cartridge. 8. Left Cover Open this slot. Connect the power cable to the back side. 3
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...appears on the display, replace the transfer unit . 3. Transfer Roller If the message which prompts you to replace toner appears on the screen, replace the indicated color of yellow (Y), cyan (C), magenta (M), and black (K). Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit) If the message which ...to replace the units, see p.155 "Error & Status Messages on the display, replace the waste toner bottle. 6. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of the toner cartridge. 2. Reference For details about the messages which prompts you to replace it appears on the ...
...appears on the display, replace the transfer unit . 3. Transfer Roller If the message which prompts you to replace toner appears on the screen, replace the indicated color of yellow (Y), cyan (C), magenta (M), and black (K). Intermediate Transfer Unit (Transfer Unit) If the message which ...to replace the units, see p.155 "Error & Status Messages on the display, replace the waste toner bottle. 6. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of the toner cartridge. 2. Reference For details about the messages which prompts you to replace it appears on the ...
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...dark place. ❒ Actual printable numbers vary depending on your clothing, wash with plenty of wa- R CAUTION: • Keep toner (used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with an open flame. Consult a doctor if necessary. • Disposal should take place at...to local regulations. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with cold water. dren. • If toner or used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of pages printed at an authorized dealer ...
...dark place. ❒ Actual printable numbers vary depending on your clothing, wash with plenty of wa- R CAUTION: • Keep toner (used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with an open flame. Consult a doctor if necessary. • Disposal should take place at...to local regulations. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner is inhaled, gargle with cold water. dren. • If toner or used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of pages printed at an authorized dealer ...
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... handles. 6 AQC007S From the back, the toner cartridges are installed in black and white using the printer driver. • If black toner runs out, you can print in the order of one to four colors, yellow, magenta, cyan, black, appears in "(color)". • If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you cannot print in black...
... handles. 6 AQC007S From the back, the toner cartridges are installed in black and white using the printer driver. • If black toner runs out, you can print in the order of one to four colors, yellow, magenta, cyan, black, appears in "(color)". • If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you cannot print in black...
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... lever of the box. 6 D Shake the toner cartridge up and down seven or eight times. AET132S Even distribution of toner within the bottle improves print quality. E Remove the masking tape from the toner cartridge. AQC010S • Do not shake the removed toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge B Remove the toner cartridge you want to avoid dirtying...
... lever of the box. 6 D Shake the toner cartridge up and down seven or eight times. AET132S Even distribution of toner within the bottle improves print quality. E Remove the masking tape from the toner cartridge. AQC010S • Do not shake the removed toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge B Remove the toner cartridge you want to avoid dirtying...
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... consult with a sales or service representative. 108 Wait while the toner loads. AQC009S G Turn the locking lever to the triangle mark ( ). H Close the top cover. lected used toner cartridges. Pull the locking lever toward you purchased the printer, or with the dealer where you , until it locks into ...place. 6 AQC011S Do not repeatedly install and remove toner cartridges. To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the ...
... consult with a sales or service representative. 108 Wait while the toner loads. AQC009S G Turn the locking lever to the triangle mark ( ). H Close the top cover. lected used toner cartridges. Pull the locking lever toward you purchased the printer, or with the dealer where you , until it locks into ...place. 6 AQC011S Do not repeatedly install and remove toner cartridges. To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the ...
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... dis- A Prepare a new waste toner bottle. R CAUTION: • Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner bottle out of reach of the used toner. B Carefully open . ❖ When to naked flame. • Dispose at an authorized dealer or approved collection site. Note ❒ Before removing the waste toner bottle from the printer, spread paper or some...
... dis- A Prepare a new waste toner bottle. R CAUTION: • Keep toner (used or unused) and the toner bottle out of reach of the used toner. B Carefully open . ❖ When to naked flame. • Dispose at an authorized dealer or approved collection site. Note ❒ Before removing the waste toner bottle from the printer, spread paper or some...
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Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle C Use the supplied seals to act as covers. Attach the seals to the five sponge pads, allowing them to avoid toner spills before removing the filled waste toner bottle. AET155S F Put the waste toner bottle into the supplied plastic bag, taking to the unlock position. 6 AET154S E Lift the waste toner bottle with the seal still attached, and then remove the waste toner bottle from leaking out of the bottle, and then seal the bag. 121 AET153S D Slide the green lever to prevent toner from the left cover.
Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle C Use the supplied seals to act as covers. Attach the seals to the five sponge pads, allowing them to avoid toner spills before removing the filled waste toner bottle. AET155S F Put the waste toner bottle into the supplied plastic bag, taking to the unlock position. 6 AET154S E Lift the waste toner bottle with the seal still attached, and then remove the waste toner bottle from leaking out of the bottle, and then seal the bag. 121 AET153S D Slide the green lever to prevent toner from the left cover.
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J Carefully close the left cover, and then place the waste toner bottle in the horizontal position. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit G Insert the projection part into the pivot inside the left cover. 122 AET156S H The green lever will slide automatically when the waste toner bottle is set. 6 AET157S I Check the waste toner bottle is correctly locked.
J Carefully close the left cover, and then place the waste toner bottle in the horizontal position. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit G Insert the projection part into the pivot inside the left cover. 122 AET156S H The green lever will slide automatically when the waste toner bottle is set. 6 AET157S I Check the waste toner bottle is correctly locked.
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The illustration shows the paper feed roller installed in toner leakage. ❒ Do not put the printer on both sides, and lift slowly. er, use the inset grips on an unstable or sloped surface. 6 A Move the printer to the edge of a sturdy and stable table or desk. R CAUTION: • ...Lifting the paper feed unit carelessly or dropping it backward or forward while moving the print- Turning the printer sideways or tilting it may cause injury. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Paper Feed Roller Replace all feed rollers including the...
The illustration shows the paper feed roller installed in toner leakage. ❒ Do not put the printer on both sides, and lift slowly. er, use the inset grips on an unstable or sloped surface. 6 A Move the printer to the edge of a sturdy and stable table or desk. R CAUTION: • ...Lifting the paper feed unit carelessly or dropping it backward or forward while moving the print- Turning the printer sideways or tilting it may cause injury. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Paper Feed Roller Replace all feed rollers including the...
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...printing a run of gradation corrections. Set the correction value. D Adjust the parts of highlight colors. Set the correction value. If you print the same file repeatedly or toner was recently replaced, changes may not be applied to make any particular settings. Note ❒... If suitable results cannot be obtained after a single operation, repeat the correction several times, as needed. ❒ Corrections to color gradation will be apparent....
...printing a run of gradation corrections. Set the correction value. D Adjust the parts of highlight colors. Set the correction value. If you print the same file repeatedly or toner was recently replaced, changes may not be applied to make any particular settings. Note ❒... If suitable results cannot be obtained after a single operation, repeat the correction several times, as needed. ❒ Corrections to color gradation will be apparent....
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... printed in red. 8 B M (magenta) correction values Adjust the printed color when only magenta toner is used . The currently set at the gradation correction sheet and correction value of each color. The currently set using the control panel. AQC1000S Note ❒ XXXX represents the printer model name. This corresponds to the numerical value set correction...
... printed in red. 8 B M (magenta) correction values Adjust the printed color when only magenta toner is used . The currently set at the gradation correction sheet and correction value of each color. The currently set using the control panel. AQC1000S Note ❒ XXXX represents the printer model name. This corresponds to the numerical value set correction...
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... jobs are suspended. The printer is calibrating the color. The printer is initializing, replenishing toner, or executing maintenance operations. This message may appear for the next data to recover. It means the printer is offline. Wait a while. Waiting... The printer is resetting jobs. The printer is ready for use. .... Energy Saver Message Hex Dump Mode Job Suspended Loading toner Offline Please wait. Printing... The printer is waiting for a few seconds. Turn off the printer, and turn back on. Turn off the printer after printing, and then turn it on the control...
... jobs are suspended. The printer is calibrating the color. The printer is initializing, replenishing toner, or executing maintenance operations. This message may appear for the next data to recover. It means the printer is offline. Wait a while. Waiting... The printer is resetting jobs. The printer is ready for use. .... Energy Saver Message Hex Dump Mode Job Suspended Loading toner Offline Please wait. Printing... The printer is waiting for a few seconds. Turn off the printer, and turn back on. Turn off the printer after printing, and then turn it on the control...
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... when the previously installed hard disk drive is an IEEE802.11b interface board installed. Install the correct board properly. Parallel I/F Error The printer's self diagnostic test failed due to print is detected. Press [Exit] on the Ethernet board is a supported file type. Check if... there is removed and reinstalled. Replace the IEEE 1284 board that it is set. There are problems with the printer's font file. Set all the toner cartridges properly. For details, see p.39 "Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A". Contact your local sales/service representative...
... when the previously installed hard disk drive is an IEEE802.11b interface board installed. Install the correct board properly. Parallel I/F Error The printer's self diagnostic test failed due to print is detected. Press [Exit] on the Ethernet board is a supported file type. Check if... there is removed and reinstalled. Replace the IEEE 1284 board that it is set. There are problems with the printer's font file. Set all the toner cartridges properly. For details, see p.39 "Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A". Contact your local sales/service representative...
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... and closed repeatedly within a short space of time, the beep alert might need replenishing. Printer requires user attention. Paper might have jammed or toner might continue, even after the printer came out of the energy-saving mode or was pressed. Single short beep. Five short ... Four long beeps. When the printer beeps to alert users of a paper jam or toner request, if the printer's covers are pressed. Cause After cooling or being switched on, the printer has fully warmed up . Panel/screen input accepted. five time. A Printer/Document Server Features job has finished...
... and closed repeatedly within a short space of time, the beep alert might need replenishing. Printer requires user attention. Paper might have jammed or toner might continue, even after the printer came out of the energy-saving mode or was pressed. Single short beep. Five short ... Four long beeps. When the printer beeps to alert users of a paper jam or toner request, if the printer's covers are pressed. Cause After cooling or being switched on, the printer has fully warmed up . Panel/screen input accepted. five time. A Printer/Document Server Features job has finished...
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... be a gap between the front guide and the paper, or between the side guides and the paper in the tray exceeds the limit. See the printer driver Help. appears on . Confirm that has been stored properly. See p.77 "Paper and Other Media". • Paper is bent or wrinkled.... thin. See p.89 "Loading Paper". • Paper is not curled or bent. Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Toner smears appear on the print side of Paper and Other Media". • Check the printer driver's paper settings. Confirm that have no gaps.
... be a gap between the front guide and the paper, or between the side guides and the paper in the tray exceeds the limit. See the printer driver Help. appears on . Confirm that has been stored properly. See p.77 "Paper and Other Media". • Paper is bent or wrinkled.... thin. See p.89 "Loading Paper". • Paper is not curled or bent. Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Toner smears appear on the print side of Paper and Other Media". • Check the printer driver's paper settings. Confirm that have no gaps.