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... is assumed for defects in connection with or in the printer's firmware (contents of International Business Machines Corporation. No responsibility is done. Regarding Tradenames PRESCRIBE is a product of Kyocera Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a registered trademark of International...their respective companies. registered mark. Diablo 630 is prohibited. This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to excuse any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with the sale of the page printer, are registered trademarks or trademarks of The Peerless Group, Redondo ...
... is assumed for defects in connection with or in the printer's firmware (contents of International Business Machines Corporation. No responsibility is done. Regarding Tradenames PRESCRIBE is a product of Kyocera Corporation. IBM Proprinter X24E is a registered trademark of International...their respective companies. registered mark. Diablo 630 is prohibited. This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to excuse any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided with the sale of the page printer, are registered trademarks or trademarks of The Peerless Group, Redondo ...
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... TERMS AND CONDITIONS. This License may make sure not to stick to comply with the toner. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of this printer are granted to you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as the UFST Software...
... TERMS AND CONDITIONS. This License may make sure not to stick to comply with the toner. Helvetica, Palatino and Times are registered trademarks of this printer are granted to you shall either return to Agfa Japan or destroy all copies of the Software and Typefaces and documentation as the UFST Software...
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...Utility 1-7 1.2.1 Requirements ...1-7 1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel 1-8 1.3 Configuring the Printer ...1-12 1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel 1-12 1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer 1-15 1.3.3 Menu Items...1-16 1.4 Paper...1-17 1.4.1 Number of Copies to be... for Paper Sources 1-22 1.4.6 Paper Source Properties ...1-24 1.4.7 Setting the Weight of the Custom Paper Type 1-25 1.5 Printer Environment ...1-27 1.5.1 Setting the Print Density of the Custom Paper Type 1-27 1.5.2 KIR...1-29 1.5.3 EcoPrint ...1-30 1.5.4 Resolution...
...Utility 1-7 1.2.1 Requirements ...1-7 1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel 1-8 1.3 Configuring the Printer ...1-12 1.3.1 Basic Settings for the Remote Operation Panel 1-12 1.3.2 Connecting the Remote Operation Panel Utility to the Printer 1-15 1.3.3 Menu Items...1-16 1.4 Paper...1-17 1.4.1 Number of Copies to be... for Paper Sources 1-22 1.4.6 Paper Source Properties ...1-24 1.4.7 Setting the Weight of the Custom Paper Type 1-25 1.5 Printer Environment ...1-27 1.5.1 Setting the Print Density of the Custom Paper Type 1-27 1.5.2 KIR...1-29 1.5.3 EcoPrint ...1-30 1.5.4 Resolution...
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... (Manual Duplex 2-32 2.3.7 Changing the Resolution ...2-36 2.3.8 Adjusting Grayscale ...2-38 2.3.9 TrueType Fonts ...2-39 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3-1 3.1 Toner Container Replacement ...3-2 3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval 3-2 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...3-3 3.2 Cleaning ...3-6 3.2.1 Printer Interior...3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 4.1 General Guide ...4-2 4.2 Print Quality Problems ...4-3 4.3 Indicators ...4-5 4.3.1 Maintenance Messages ...4-6 4.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention 4-8 4.3.3 Error Messages...4-11 4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display ...4-13 v
... (Manual Duplex 2-32 2.3.7 Changing the Resolution ...2-36 2.3.8 Adjusting Grayscale ...2-38 2.3.9 TrueType Fonts ...2-39 Chapter 3 Maintenance 3-1 3.1 Toner Container Replacement ...3-2 3.1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval 3-2 3.1.2 Replenishing Toner ...3-3 3.2 Cleaning ...3-6 3.2.1 Printer Interior...3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 4.1 General Guide ...4-2 4.2 Print Quality Problems ...4-3 4.3 Indicators ...4-5 4.3.1 Maintenance Messages ...4-6 4.3.2 Errors Requiring Service Personnel Attention 4-8 4.3.3 Error Messages...4-11 4.3.4 Normal Indicator Display ...4-13 v
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Contents 4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam...4-14 4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays 4-14 4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette...4-15 4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer...4-15 Chapter 5 Paper Selection 5-1 5.1 General Guidelines ...5-2 5.1.1 Paper Availability...5-2 5.1.2 Paper Specifications ...5-2 5.2 Selecting the Right Paper...5-3 5.3 Special Paper...5-7 5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film 5-7 5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels ...5-8 5.4 Paper Type ...5-...
Contents 4.4 Correcting a Paper Jam...4-14 4.4.1 Jam at the Face-down and Face-up Trays 4-14 4.4.2 Jam at the Paper Cassette...4-15 4.4.3 Jam Inside the Printer...4-15 Chapter 5 Paper Selection 5-1 5.1 General Guidelines ...5-2 5.1.1 Paper Availability...5-2 5.1.2 Paper Specifications ...5-2 5.2 Selecting the Right Paper...5-3 5.3 Special Paper...5-7 5.3.1 Transparency (overhead projection film 5-7 5.3.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels ...5-8 5.4 Paper Type ...5-...
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Contents C.5 RS-232C Cable Connection...C-12 C.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable C-12 C.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer C-12 Appendix D Printer Specifications D-1 Printer Specifications ...D-2 Appendix E Glossary E-1 Index Index-1 vii
Contents C.5 RS-232C Cable Connection...C-12 C.5.1 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable C-12 C.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer C-12 Appendix D Printer Specifications D-1 Printer Specifications ...D-2 Appendix E Glossary E-1 Index Index-1 vii
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This section explains the following topics: • Guide to the Manuals • Guide to the Operation Guide viii Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as EcoPrint function that reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects automatically media before print.
This section explains the following topics: • Guide to the Manuals • Guide to the Operation Guide viii Introduction The Kyocera Mita page printer has many desirable features, such as EcoPrint function that reduces the power consumption and Auto Media Type Selection function that selects automatically media before print.
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Includes a PDF417 overview and explains PRESCRIBE commands for experienced users. ix Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. Describes how to printing a test page. Guide to the Manuals Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Operation Guide (this manual) PRESCRIBE Programming Manual PDF417 Two-Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual Description Describes procedures from printer setup to use the PRESCRIBE commands and their parameters in detail for use with two-dimensional barcodes.
Includes a PDF417 overview and explains PRESCRIBE commands for experienced users. ix Guides you through topics concerning the operations and maintenance of the printer. Describes how to printing a test page. Guide to the Manuals Item Installation Guide (paper manual) Operation Guide (this manual) PRESCRIBE Programming Manual PDF417 Two-Dimensional Bar Code Implementation Manual Description Describes procedures from printer setup to use the PRESCRIBE commands and their parameters in detail for use with two-dimensional barcodes.
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...explains about and lists the printer's internal fonts. Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-...ROM supplied with the printer. Chapter 3 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 ...
...explains about and lists the printer's internal fonts. Guide to the Operation Guide This Operation Guide guides you through the following topics: Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations This chapter describes the names and functions of the keys and indicators on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-...ROM supplied with the printer. Chapter 3 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Chapter 5 ...
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Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations 1 This chapter explains the following topics: • Operator Panel • KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility • Configuring the Printer • Paper • Printer Environment • Other Settings 1-1
Chapter 1 Basic Settings and Operations 1 This chapter explains the following topics: • Operator Panel • KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility • Configuring the Printer • Paper • Printer Environment • Other Settings 1-1
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The four indicators light, flash, and go off in the "Reference" column of four indicators and two keys. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The numbers used in the above figure are referred to in combination, indicating the printer's status. Note 1-2 Operator Panel 1.1 Operator Panel The operator panel on top of the printer consists of the table on the following page.
The four indicators light, flash, and go off in the "Reference" column of four indicators and two keys. The keys perform operations, such as canceling data, switching the printer mode between online and offline status, and printing status pages. 1 2 3 4 5 6 The numbers used in the above figure are referred to in combination, indicating the printer's status. Note 1-2 Operator Panel 1.1 Operator Panel The operator panel on top of the printer consists of the table on the following page.
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...; Offline status. For details, see the next page. Function Cancels printing in sleep mode. The same indicator can receive data. • The printer is in progress when pressed for 1 second or more . *: For a full description of meanings, depending on the KM-NET Remote Operation Panel...(Red) 1.1.2 Keys Reference 5 Name key Refer to the following table for the name and description of the basic functions of each key. The printer is exhausted. You cannot print, but printing resumes when the key is flashing. indicator Flashing • A paper jam has occurred. •...
...; Offline status. For details, see the next page. Function Cancels printing in sleep mode. The same indicator can receive data. • The printer is in progress when pressed for 1 second or more . *: For a full description of meanings, depending on the KM-NET Remote Operation Panel...(Red) 1.1.2 Keys Reference 5 Name key Refer to the following table for the name and description of the basic functions of each key. The printer is exhausted. You cannot print, but printing resumes when the key is flashing. indicator Flashing • A paper jam has occurred. •...
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Operator Panel The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Note 1-4 Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version.
Operator Panel The following is the printout of a typical standard status page. Note 1-4 Its contents are explained in detail on the next page. 1 2 5 3 6 4 7 8 9 10 11 Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer's firmware version.
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... selected resolution, number of occurrence: KPDL Error Press GO; Installation Options This shows the option(s) currently installed in the printer. 5 - MemoryCard err Press GO; Hardware Information This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by an asterisk...the total page count. 4 - Network Status This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, Default Gateway address and other printer settings. 3 - The printer is turned off. 1-5 Emulation This shows all available emulations and the currently selected emulation (marked with PCL 6 emulation selected...
... selected resolution, number of occurrence: KPDL Error Press GO; Installation Options This shows the option(s) currently installed in the printer. 5 - MemoryCard err Press GO; Hardware Information This information shows the currently selected paper source (indicated by an asterisk...the total page count. 4 - Network Status This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, Default Gateway address and other printer settings. 3 - The printer is turned off. 1-5 Emulation This shows all available emulations and the currently selected emulation (marked with PCL 6 emulation selected...
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Interface Information This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk). Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. 10 - You can confirm whether KIR ... is possible to 0, the smaller the amount of remaining toner. KIR Test Pattern This shows the KIR test pattern. It is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font).
Interface Information This information shows all interfaces installed in the printer and the currently selected interface (marked with an asterisk). Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. 10 - You can confirm whether KIR ... is possible to 0, the smaller the amount of remaining toner. KIR Test Pattern This shows the KIR test pattern. It is automatically selected when the printer starts up (default font).
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... is used in combination with any other operating systems. Note • The Remote Operation Panel utility provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer is for use it to run under Windows 95/ 98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000 operating systems. With Windows ...95/98/ Me it is designed to change basic printer settings, monitor the current printer status, and display error messages (such as paper jam warnings) on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with either local (parallel or serial) or network (TCP/...
... is used in combination with any other operating systems. Note • The Remote Operation Panel utility provided on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer is for use it to run under Windows 95/ 98/Me or Windows NT 4.0/2000 operating systems. With Windows ...95/98/ Me it is designed to change basic printer settings, monitor the current printer status, and display error messages (such as paper jam warnings) on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with either local (parallel or serial) or network (TCP/...
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... Panel Utility 1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel When you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on -screen instructions. 1 Set the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM in the Command Line text box: Note [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. If this screen... the previous License Agreement window, click Accept to accept the agreement. Read the terms and conditions. If you insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button and install it. 3 Close the License Agreement PDF. After...
... Panel Utility 1.2.2 Installing the Remote Operation Panel When you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on -screen instructions. 1 Set the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM in the Command Line text box: Note [CD drive letter]:\setup Click the OK button. If this screen... the previous License Agreement window, click Accept to accept the agreement. Read the terms and conditions. If you insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Click the Yes button and install it. 3 Close the License Agreement PDF. After...
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The Remote Operation Panel starts. 1-9 Starting the Remote Operation Panel Once you have installed the Remote Operation Panel, click the Windows Start button, then click Remote Operation Panel from Programs > KYOCERA MITA > km-net. KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility 4 Click on Printer Utilities, then click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation Panel utility installation.
The Remote Operation Panel starts. 1-9 Starting the Remote Operation Panel Once you have installed the Remote Operation Panel, click the Windows Start button, then click Remote Operation Panel from Programs > KYOCERA MITA > km-net. KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility 4 Click on Printer Utilities, then click on Install Remote Operation Panel to start Remote Operation Panel utility installation.
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Function Message display (1) (3)(4) (2) The printer status is displayed on the upper line (1) and the following table explains the names and function of... The explanations of the error are based on the premise that do not appear when the printer is not installed properly. Displays a suitable icon according to the printer's status. : The printer is ready to the message displayed. Replace with a new toner container. Load more paper ...paper is exhausted or the cassette is used over a network. Accordingly, the explanations include some messages that the printer is used locally.
Function Message display (1) (3)(4) (2) The printer status is displayed on the upper line (1) and the following table explains the names and function of... The explanations of the error are based on the premise that do not appear when the printer is not installed properly. Displays a suitable icon according to the printer's status. : The printer is ready to the message displayed. Replace with a new toner container. Load more paper ...paper is exhausted or the cassette is used over a network. Accordingly, the explanations include some messages that the printer is used locally.
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...for the Remote Operation Panel on page 1-15. either local (via a network. This virtual printer animation graphically indicates the printer's status. This allows you to make the following : • Switches the printer online and offline, prints and feeds out one page, and continues printing when Press GO error...opens. This is connected to the computer via serial, parallel interface, or USB) or network. This button appears only when the printer is used to change in status to be reflected in the animation. KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility Reference Number 3 Name SET ...
...for the Remote Operation Panel on page 1-15. either local (via a network. This virtual printer animation graphically indicates the printer's status. This allows you to make the following : • Switches the printer online and offline, prints and feeds out one page, and continues printing when Press GO error...opens. This is connected to the computer via serial, parallel interface, or USB) or network. This button appears only when the printer is used to change in status to be reflected in the animation. KM-NET Remote Operation Panel Utility Reference Number 3 Name SET ...