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... the network configuration ...4.3 Printing a network configuration page ...4.3 5. Supplies and accessories Toner cartridges ...7.1 Accessories ...7.1 8. Maintenance Printing information pages ...8.1 Cleaning the printer ...8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ...8.3 Maintenance parts ...8.7 9. System setup Using control panel menus ...2.1 Menu ...overview ...2.2 Printing a demo page ...2.7 Changing the display language ...2.7 Using toner save mode ...2.7 3. Loading print media Selecting print media ...5.1 Loading paper ...5.4 Selecting an output location ...
... the network configuration ...4.3 Printing a network configuration page ...4.3 5. Supplies and accessories Toner cartridges ...7.1 Accessories ...7.1 8. Maintenance Printing information pages ...8.1 Cleaning the printer ...8.1 Maintaining the toner cartridge ...8.3 Maintenance parts ...8.7 9. System setup Using control panel menus ...2.1 Menu ...overview ...2.2 Printing a demo page ...2.7 Changing the display language ...2.7 Using toner save mode ...2.7 3. Loading print media Selecting print media ...5.1 Loading paper ...5.4 Selecting an output location ...
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Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
Clearing paper jams ...9.1 Troubleshooting checklist ...9.5 Understanding the status LED ...9.6 Understanding display messages ...9.6 Toner cartridge-related messages ...9.8 Solving general printing problems ...9.9 Solving print quality problems ...9.11 Common Windows problems ...9.13 Common PostScript problems ...9.13 Common Macintosh problems ...9.14 10. Installing accessories Precautions when installing accessories ...10.1 Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM 10.1 Using the hard disk ...10.3 11.Specifications Printer specifications ...11.1
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... fire or an electric shock might ignite when exposed to the power source described on it more than those specified in death or serious injury. i Toner dust might occur. • Connect the machine only to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer. • .... • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to property. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used toner or toner containers. Do not pull it hard nor bend it . WARNING: • Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable)...
... fire or an electric shock might ignite when exposed to the power source described on it more than those specified in death or serious injury. i Toner dust might occur. • Connect the machine only to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer. • .... • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to property. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used toner or toner containers. Do not pull it hard nor bend it . WARNING: • Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable)...
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.... Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is considered a class 1 laser device. Consult a doctor if necessary. • Avoid getting toner on the inside of front cover of the equipment. A safety device is well ventilated and spacious. For North America Laser Safety: This equipment complies... safely. Do not touch the parts with requirements of 21 CFR subchapter J for an extended period of water and move the machine. Toner can damage your eyes. • When loading paper, take care that the machine can result from heavy accumulation of dust inside the...
.... Good ventilation is especially important when the machine is considered a class 1 laser device. Consult a doctor if necessary. • Avoid getting toner on the inside of front cover of the equipment. A safety device is well ventilated and spacious. For North America Laser Safety: This equipment complies... safely. Do not touch the parts with requirements of 21 CFR subchapter J for an extended period of water and move the machine. Toner can damage your eyes. • When loading paper, take care that the machine can result from heavy accumulation of dust inside the...
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... print multiple pages on both Parallel and USB interfaces. • You can add 500-sheet optional trays to your printer. (I: Installed, O: Option) Features SP 5100N IEEE 1284 Parallel I USB 2.0 I Network Interface I (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Hard Disk O PostScript* Emulation I Duplex Unit O Optional Tray 2...printing. • You can also use a network interface. Save time and money 1 2 3 4 • This printer allows you to use toner save mode to save paper (double-sided printing) if you add paper to the printer less often. • A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS)...
... print multiple pages on both Parallel and USB interfaces. • You can add 500-sheet optional trays to your printer. (I: Installed, O: Option) Features SP 5100N IEEE 1284 Parallel I USB 2.0 I Network Interface I (Ethernet 10/100 Base TX) Hard Disk O PostScript* Emulation I Duplex Unit O Optional Tray 2...printing. • You can also use a network interface. Save time and money 1 2 3 4 • This printer allows you to use toner save mode to save paper (double-sided printing) if you add paper to the printer less often. • A PostScript 3 Emulation* (PS)...
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... resources, either printed or onscreen. Online User's Guide Printer Driver Help Provides you with information on how to print documents with step-by using less toner in printing. 6 Demo: Prints a demo page. 7 Stop: Stops an operation at any time. 8 Status: Indicates the status of your printer,... values. 3 OK: Confirms the selection on the display. 4 Back: Sends you back to the upper menu level. 5 Toner Save: Allows you to save on toner by -step instructions for using your printer's full features, and contains information for maintaining your printer. This user's guide also contains...
... resources, either printed or onscreen. Online User's Guide Printer Driver Help Provides you with information on how to print documents with step-by using less toner in printing. 6 Demo: Prints a demo page. 7 Stop: Stops an operation at any time. 8 Status: Indicates the status of your printer,... values. 3 OK: Confirms the selection on the display. 4 Back: Sends you back to the upper menu level. 5 Toner Save: Allows you to save on toner by -step instructions for using your printer's full features, and contains information for maintaining your printer. This user's guide also contains...
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... to Standby mode. This chapter includes: • Using control panel menus • Menu overview • Printing a demo page • Changing the display language • Using toner save your selection. The items in the tables beginning on the display, indicating that it easy for your printer. 2 System setup This chapter shows menus...
... to Standby mode. This chapter includes: • Using control panel menus • Menu overview • Printing a demo page • Changing the display language • Using toner save your selection. The items in the tables beginning on the display, indicating that it easy for your printer. 2 System setup This chapter shows menus...
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...of the printed characters and images. Item Explanation Resolution Values: 600dpi-Normal, 1200dpi-Best Darkness Specify the number of copies by changing the toner density setting. Values: Normal, Light, Dark You can lighten or darken the print on the paper source or duplex setting, available options ...vary. The Normal setting usually produces the best result. Use the Light toner density setting to press OK each time you need to save toner. 2.4 If you select Manual Tray, you print a page. • Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 ...
...of the printed characters and images. Item Explanation Resolution Values: 600dpi-Normal, 1200dpi-Best Darkness Specify the number of copies by changing the toner density setting. Values: Normal, Light, Dark You can lighten or darken the print on the paper source or duplex setting, available options ...vary. The Normal setting usually produces the best result. Use the Light toner density setting to press OK each time you need to save toner. 2.4 If you select Manual Tray, you print a page. • Tray 2, Tray 3, or Tray 4 ...
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... your altitude. Once you to append the required carriage return to restore the printer's factory default settings. 2.5 System Setup menu to configure a variety of the toner cartridge, and this setting will be permanently written to power save mode. Values: [ 5 ] Min, [ 10] Min, [ 15 ] Min, [ 30 ] Min, [ 60 ] Min, [ 120... the message and continue printing. The printer will display. Values: LF, LF+CR This item allows you have been printed and how much toner are left in the print buffer. Refer to the following samples: AA BB CC LF AA BB CC LF+CR Item Job Timeout Maintenance...
... your altitude. Once you to append the required carriage return to restore the printer's factory default settings. 2.5 System Setup menu to configure a variety of the toner cartridge, and this setting will be permanently written to power save mode. Values: [ 5 ] Min, [ 10] Min, [ 15 ] Min, [ 30 ] Min, [ 60 ] Min, [ 120... the message and continue printing. The printer will display. Values: LF, LF+CR This item allows you have been printed and how much toner are left in the print buffer. Refer to the following samples: AA BB CC LF AA BB CC LF+CR Item Job Timeout Maintenance...
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...press OK. 3 Press the Scroll buttons to select the language you want and press OK. 4 Press Stop to return to Standby mode. Using toner save mode Toner save mode from the network. • DHCP: The DHCP server allots the IP address to you automatically. • BOOTP: The BOOTP server ...or receive the addresses from the printer properties window on , the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to manually set . Activating this mode: Using the control panel button Press Toner Save on the control panel, follow these steps: 1 Press Menu until 5. Changing the display language To ...
...press OK. 3 Press the Scroll buttons to select the language you want and press OK. 4 Press Stop to return to Standby mode. Using toner save mode Toner save mode from the network. • DHCP: The DHCP server allots the IP address to you automatically. • BOOTP: The BOOTP server ...or receive the addresses from the printer properties window on , the mode is enabled and the printer uses less toner to manually set . Activating this mode: Using the control panel button Press Toner Save on the control panel, follow these steps: 1 Press Menu until 5. Changing the display language To ...
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...: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of copies In addition, you begin, ensure that your printer drivers: Feature Toner save Print quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Different source for first page Watermark Overlay PCL...
...: • Paper source selection • Paper size, orientation and media type • Number of copies In addition, you begin, ensure that your printer drivers: Feature Toner save Print quality option Poster printing Multiple pages per sheet (N-up) Fit to page printing Scale printing Different source for first page Watermark Overlay PCL...
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7 Supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on purchasing toner cartridges and accessories available for your printer. • Toner cartridges • Accessories Toner cartridges When the toner runs out, you can order the following accessories are experiencing frequent paper supply problems, you can purchase and install accessories to enhance your printer:...capacity. Declared yield value in various ways. 7.1 Accessories You can attach additional 500 sheet trays up to print on various sizes and types of toner cartridges for your printer's memory capacity.
7 Supplies and accessories This chapter provides information on purchasing toner cartridges and accessories available for your printer. • Toner cartridges • Accessories Toner cartridges When the toner runs out, you can order the following accessories are experiencing frequent paper supply problems, you can purchase and install accessories to enhance your printer:...capacity. Declared yield value in various ways. 7.1 Accessories You can attach additional 500 sheet trays up to print on various sizes and types of toner cartridges for your printer's memory capacity.
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...the cabinet. A page prints out. Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can help you check your printer and the toner cartridge, as well as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the cabinet of the printer ...careful not to cool down. 8.1 This chapter includes: • Printing information pages • Cleaning the printer • Maintaining the toner cartridge • Maintenance parts Printing information pages From the printer's control panel, you want appears and press OK. 3 Press OK when Yes appears....
...the cabinet. A page prints out. Cleaning the printer During the printing process, paper, toner, and dust particles can help you check your printer and the toner cartridge, as well as toner specks or smearing. Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the cabinet of the printer ...careful not to cool down. 8.1 This chapter includes: • Printing information pages • Cleaning the printer • Maintaining the toner cartridge • Maintenance parts Printing information pages From the printer's control panel, you want appears and press OK. 3 Press OK when Yes appears....
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...touch the green surface underside of glass is hard to touch the transfer roller, located underneath the toner cartridge. Note • The long strip of the toner cartridge. Notes • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it on the cartridge to light for dirt or dust. 2 Open... the top cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it to avoid touching this area. 3 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 1 PTL lens 8.2 Oil from the...
...touch the green surface underside of glass is hard to touch the transfer roller, located underneath the toner cartridge. Note • The long strip of the toner cartridge. Notes • To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it on the cartridge to light for dirt or dust. 2 Open... the top cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it to avoid touching this area. 3 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away any dust and spilled toner from your fingers can cause print quality problems. 1 PTL lens 8.2 Oil from the...
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...Press the Scroll buttons until Maintenance appears and press OK. 4 Press the Scroll buttons until ready for more often. 8.3 Caution • If toner or used toner. If you print a lot of graphics, you can print: • OPC cleaning sheet: cleans the OPC drum of them according to an ... the print density of the pages you dispose of the used toner gets into contact with toner or used toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • If toner or used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of the toner cartridge. • Fuser cleaning sheet: cleans the fuser unit inside...
...Press the Scroll buttons until Maintenance appears and press OK. 4 Press the Scroll buttons until ready for more often. 8.3 Caution • If toner or used toner. If you print a lot of graphics, you can print: • OPC cleaning sheet: cleans the OPC drum of them according to an ... the print density of the pages you dispose of the used toner gets into contact with toner or used toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • If toner or used toner cartridges yourself, dispose of the toner cartridge. • Fuser cleaning sheet: cleans the fuser unit inside...
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... • Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 8.4 The fusing area may be changed: - Notes • To prevent damage to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Saving toner To save toner, press Toner Save on your cost per page, but it also reduces print quality. The display shows the percentage of... of paper, if necessary. • Do not touch the green surface underside of its life: • White streaks and light printing occur. • Toner Low appears on the display, the sub-menu(s) under Supplies Life can be hot. Use the handle on the bottom line of the display and...
... • Avoid reaching too far into fabric. 8.4 The fusing area may be changed: - Notes • To prevent damage to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Saving toner To save toner, press Toner Save on your cost per page, but it also reduces print quality. The display shows the percentage of... of paper, if necessary. • Do not touch the green surface underside of its life: • White streaks and light printing occur. • Toner Low appears on the display, the sub-menu(s) under Supplies Life can be hot. Use the handle on the bottom line of the display and...
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...open. Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. Replacing the toner cartridge Warning • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used or unused) and the toner cartridge out of reach of children. • Do not put an object on the right .... They might ignite when exposed to open flame. Caution • Keep toner (used toner. Note • Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to an open the toner cartridge package. 4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into place completely. 2...
...open. Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. Replacing the toner cartridge Warning • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used or unused) and the toner cartridge out of reach of children. • Do not put an object on the right .... They might ignite when exposed to open flame. Caution • Keep toner (used toner. Note • Do not use sharp objects, such as a knife or scissors, to an open the toner cartridge package. 4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into place completely. 2...
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... form the cartridge. Cover it with a dry cloth and wash clothing in the printer. 4 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until... it locks into fabric. • To prevent damage to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 7 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in cold water. Hot water sets...
... form the cartridge. Cover it with a dry cloth and wash clothing in the printer. 4 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Use the handle on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position until... it locks into fabric. • To prevent damage to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 7 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in cold water. Hot water sets...
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...provider, dealer or the retailer where you have been printed or when the life span of each item has expired. Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message When the Toner Low Replace Toner message appears you can configure not to see this message again not to disturb you. 1 Press Menu until System Setup appears... on the bottom line of the toner cartridge, and this menu will be disappeared from worn parts and to maintain your printer in top working condition, the following items will need to...
...provider, dealer or the retailer where you have been printed or when the life span of each item has expired. Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message When the Toner Low Replace Toner message appears you can configure not to see this message again not to disturb you. 1 Press Menu until System Setup appears... on the bottom line of the toner cartridge, and this menu will be disappeared from worn parts and to maintain your printer in top working condition, the following items will need to...
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...chapter includes: • Clearing paper jams • Troubleshooting checklist • Understanding the status LED • Understanding display messages • Toner cartridge-related messages • Solving general printing problems • Solving print quality problems • Common Windows problems • Common Macintosh ... optional tray 2, optional tray 3, optional tray 4, multi-purpose tray) the next column Paper Jam 1 Open/Close Door Around the toner cartridge page 9.3 Paper Jam 2 Check Inside In the paper exit area page 9.4 Paper Exit Jam 1 Open/Close Door Between the...
...chapter includes: • Clearing paper jams • Troubleshooting checklist • Understanding the status LED • Understanding display messages • Toner cartridge-related messages • Solving general printing problems • Solving print quality problems • Common Windows problems • Common Macintosh ... optional tray 2, optional tray 3, optional tray 4, multi-purpose tray) the next column Paper Jam 1 Open/Close Door Around the toner cartridge page 9.3 Paper Jam 2 Check Inside In the paper exit area page 9.4 Paper Exit Jam 1 Open/Close Door Between the...