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... 1.7 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.7 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray ......... 2.9 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.11 For Local Printing 2.11 For Network Printing 2.13 Turning the Printer On 2.14 Printing a Demo Page 2.15 Installing Printer Software 2.16 Printer Driver Features 2.17 Installing Printer Software in Windows 2.18 Installing...
... 1.7 Chapter 2: SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER Unpacking 2.2 Selecting a Location 2.3 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2.4 Loading Paper 2.7 Changing the Paper Size in the Paper Tray ......... 2.9 Connecting a Printer Cable 2.11 For Local Printing 2.11 For Network Printing 2.13 Turning the Printer On 2.14 Printing a Demo Page 2.15 Installing Printer Software 2.16 Printer Driver Features 2.17 Installing Printer Software in Windows 2.18 Installing...
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... Troubleshooting Guide 4.31 Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting .... 4.31 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer 4.32 In Windows 9x/Me 4.32 In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 4.33 Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.5 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Printing Configuration Pages 5.8 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist...
... Troubleshooting Guide 4.31 Changing the Status Monitor Program Setting .... 4.31 Setting Up a Locally Shared Printer 4.32 In Windows 9x/Me 4.32 In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP 4.33 Chapter 5: MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Maintaining the Toner Cartridge 5.2 Redistributing Toner 5.3 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5.5 Cleaning the Printer 5.5 Cleaning the Outside 5.5 Cleaning the Inside 5.5 Printing Configuration Pages 5.8 Chapter 6: SOLVING PROBLEMS Troubleshooting Checklist...
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... Network Printing Problems 6.6 General Problems 6.6 Windows Problems 6.7 Clearing Paper Jams 6.8 In the Paper Feed Area 6.8 Around the Toner Cartridge 6.12 In the Paper Exit Area 6.13 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing on the A5-sized Paper 6.14 Tips...Panel A.3 Removing Remote Control Panel A.3 Selecting Print Settings A.4 Starting the Remote Control Panel A.4 Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs A.5 Appendix B: INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS Precautions When Installing Printer Options B.2 Installing Memory B.3 Removing the Memory B.6 Installing an Optional Paper Tray B.7 v
... Network Printing Problems 6.6 General Problems 6.6 Windows Problems 6.7 Clearing Paper Jams 6.8 In the Paper Feed Area 6.8 Around the Toner Cartridge 6.12 In the Paper Exit Area 6.13 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams When Printing on the A5-sized Paper 6.14 Tips...Panel A.3 Removing Remote Control Panel A.3 Selecting Print Settings A.4 Starting the Remote Control Panel A.4 Using the Remote Control Panel Tabs A.5 Appendix B: INSTALLING PRINTER OPTIONS Precautions When Installing Printer Options B.2 Installing Memory B.3 Removing the Memory B.6 Installing an Optional Paper Tray B.7 v
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Printer Components Front View Output Support Front Cover Toner Cartridge Top Output Tray (Face down) Control Panel Control Board Cover Tray1 (250-sheet paper feeder) Optional Tray 2 (250-sheet paper feeder) Multi-Purpose Tray Power Switch Paper Level Indicator 1.4 INTRODUCTION
Printer Components Front View Output Support Front Cover Toner Cartridge Top Output Tray (Face down) Control Panel Control Board Cover Tray1 (250-sheet paper feeder) Optional Tray 2 (250-sheet paper feeder) Multi-Purpose Tray Power Switch Paper Level Indicator 1.4 INTRODUCTION
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.../Error LED blinks orange and red alternately. 1.6 INTRODUCTION If the installed toner cartridge is receiving data, the Online/Error LED slowly blinks green. If the printer is empty, the Online/Error LED blinks orange. If the toner cartridge is printing the received data, the Online/Error LED blinks green fast....Load paper into the Multi-purpose tray and the LED stops blinking. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is no paper, open cover, or uninstalled toner cartridge. In Manual Feed mode, if there is receiving data, the Online/Error LED blinks red to print. If the...
.../Error LED blinks orange and red alternately. 1.6 INTRODUCTION If the installed toner cartridge is receiving data, the Online/Error LED slowly blinks green. If the printer is empty, the Online/Error LED blinks orange. If the toner cartridge is printing the received data, the Online/Error LED blinks green fast....Load paper into the Multi-purpose tray and the LED stops blinking. If you press the Cancel button while the printer is no paper, open cover, or uninstalled toner cartridge. In Manual Feed mode, if there is receiving data, the Online/Error LED blinks red to print. If the...
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This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer On • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software • Using the Set IP (BP20N only) 2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer.
This chapter includes: • Unpacking • Installing the Toner Cartridge • Loading Paper • Connecting a Printer Cable • Turning the Printer On • Printing a Demo Page • Installing Printer Software • Reinstalling Printer Software • Removing Printer Software • Using the Set IP (BP20N only) 2 Setting Up Your Printer This chapter provides step by step information on setting up your printer.
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Unpacking 1 Remove the Printer and all of the packing tape from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Safety Information Quick Install Guide NOTES: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme. 2 Carefully remove all accessories from the printer. 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
Unpacking 1 Remove the Printer and all of the packing tape from the packing carton. Make sure that the printer has been packed with the following items: Toner Cartridge Power Cord CD-ROM Safety Information Quick Install Guide NOTES: • If any items are missing or damaged, notify your dealer immediately. • Components may differ from one country to another. • The CD-ROM contains the printer driver, the User's Guide, and the Adobe Acrobat Reader programme. 2 Carefully remove all accessories from the printer. 2.2 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER
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Be careful not to open. for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it may move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the cartridge. Don't use it might scratch the drum of the cartridge. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER NOTE: Because the printer is very light, it toward you to move when you use a knife or other sharp object as it ;
Be careful not to open. for example, when opening/closing the tray or installing/ removing the toner cartridge. Installing the Toner Cartridge 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it may move the printer. 2 Remove the toner cartridge from its bag and remove the paper covering the cartridge. Don't use it might scratch the drum of the cartridge. 2.4 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER NOTE: Because the printer is very light, it toward you to move when you use a knife or other sharp object as it ;
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3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the printer, one on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Cover it with a piece of paper if left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat and clean place. • If toner gets on each side. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5 Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the cartridge. 2 NOTES: • To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
3 Gently shake the cartridge from side to side to distribute the toner evenly inside the printer, one on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Cover it with a piece of paper if left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it in a flat and clean place. • If toner gets on each side. SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 2.5 Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Locate the cartridge slots inside the cartridge. 2 NOTES: • To prevent damage, do not expose the toner cartridge to light for more than a few minutes.
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Make sure that is securely closed. NOTE: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 5,000 pages.(3,500 pages for the toner cartridge that the cover is shipped with the machine) 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover.
Make sure that is securely closed. NOTE: When printing text at 5% coverage, you can expect a toner cartridge life of approximately 5,000 pages.(3,500 pages for the toner cartridge that the cover is shipped with the machine) 2.6 SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER 5 Grasp the handle and insert the cartridge into the printer until it snaps into place. 6 Close the front cover.
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... of fonts, print faster in this setting. Property Description 3 Toner Save Mode Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in the print quality. • Printer Setting: When you select this option, the Toner Save feature is determined by clicking 4 Options the Advanced Options...
... of fonts, print faster in this setting. Property Description 3 Toner Save Mode Selecting this option extends the life of your toner cartridge and reduces your cost per page without a significant reduction in the print quality. • Printer Setting: When you select this option, the Toner Save feature is determined by clicking 4 Options the Advanced Options...
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... Control Panel Press the Cancel button on the control panel for 0.5 second. Using this mode will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality. The printer must be in the normal mode. There are two ways to print a page. • If the...
... Control Panel Press the Cancel button on the control panel for 0.5 second. Using this mode will extend the life of your toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will reduce the print quality. The printer must be in the normal mode. There are two ways to print a page. • If the...
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5 Maintaining Your printer This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Printing Configuration Pages
5 Maintaining Your printer This chapter provides suggestions for high-quality and economical printing and information for maintaining the toner cartridge and the printer. This chapter includes: • Maintaining the Toner Cartridge • Cleaning the Printer • Printing Configuration Pages
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....) The actual number may need to light for more often. Selecting this option will reduce the print quality. 5.2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the print density of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will extend the life of the page you print. The...
....) The actual number may need to light for more often. Selecting this option will reduce the print quality. 5.2 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Toner cartridge life expectancy The life of the toner cartridge depends on the print density of the toner cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but will extend the life of the page you print. The...
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MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5.3 Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. You may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward... of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it from the printer. 5 CAUTION: Avoid reaching too far into the printer. NOTE:To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to open. 2 Pull the toner cartridge and remove it in a flat and clean place.
MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER 5.3 Redistributing Toner When toner is low, faded or light areas may be able to temporarily improve the print quality by redistributing the toner. You may allow you to finish the current print job before replacing the toner cartridge. 1 Grasp the front cover and pull it toward... of paper, if left exposed for more than a few minutes and keep it from the printer. 5 CAUTION: Avoid reaching too far into the printer. NOTE:To prevent damage to the toner cartridge, do not expose it to open. 2 Pull the toner cartridge and remove it in a flat and clean place.
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If it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed .
If it off with a dry cloth and wash clothing in cold water. Make sure that the toner cartridge snaps into the printer. 3 Gently shake the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to redistribute the toner. NOTE: If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it is securely closed , printing errors may occur when you print. 5.4 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Hot water sets toner into fabric. 4 Reinsert the toner cartridge into place. 5 Close the front cover. Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed .
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... PRINTER 5.5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing the toner (see page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge. Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of it. Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. Cleaning the Inside During the printing process, paper, toner...
... PRINTER 5.5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge If the print remains light after redistributing the toner (see page 5.3), replace the toner cartridge. Oil from your fingers can cause print quality problems. • Cleaning the cabinet of the printer with surfactants containing large amounts of it. Remove the old cartridge and install a new toner cartridge. Cleaning the Inside During the printing process, paper, toner...
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... turns the white cotton black. 5.6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Pull the toner cartridge and remove it in a flat and clean place. NOTE: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover. Also, do not expose it to the toner cartridge, do not touch the black transfer roller inside ...the printer. 4 Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of paper, if necessary and keep it from the...
... turns the white cotton black. 5.6 MAINTAINING YOUR PRINTER Pull the toner cartridge and remove it in a flat and clean place. NOTE: To prevent damage to light for more than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover. Also, do not expose it to the toner cartridge, do not touch the black transfer roller inside ...the printer. 4 Locate the long strip of glass (LSU) inside the top of paper, if necessary and keep it from the...
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.... This feature activates as a default depending on the control panel for about 10 seconds. This process will clean the drum inside the toner cartridge. Printing a cleaning sheet Your printer can be discarded. 1 Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed . See page A.6. you print. 6 Plug in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the...
.... This feature activates as a default depending on the control panel for about 10 seconds. This process will clean the drum inside the toner cartridge. Printing a cleaning sheet Your printer can be discarded. 1 Ensure that the cover is not firmly closed . See page A.6. you print. 6 Plug in the tray. 2 Press and hold down the...
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.... The connection cable If possible test the cable by attaching it . see page 2.30. See page 4.6. Select Aficio BP20 Series PCL6 as the default printer. Add paper to the Multi-Purpose Tray, and press the Cancel button on the control panel to determine if the... not connected properly. Solving General Printing Problems Problem For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the following : • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not not print. Check the Windows...
.... The connection cable If possible test the cable by attaching it . see page 2.30. See page 4.6. Select Aficio BP20 Series PCL6 as the default printer. Add paper to the Multi-Purpose Tray, and press the Cancel button on the control panel to determine if the... not connected properly. Solving General Printing Problems Problem For problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the following : • The printer cover is not closed. • Paper is jammed. • No paper is loaded. • The toner cartridge is not not print. Check the Windows...