Kyocera 1900N FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1
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Table of Contents FS-1900 Page Printer Operation Guide - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 2
SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S EMULATION MODE. The printer is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 1. Notice on This Guide The information in this guide This Kyocera Mita page printer uses - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 3
PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LICENSE, THEN WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 4
to use the Fonts on up to three printers. If you need to have access to the fonts on more than three printers, you need to acquire a multi-user liability of Agfa Japan in connection with the Software and Typefaces is repair or replacement of defective parts, upon their return to Agfa Japan. IN NO - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 5
Introduction ix Features ...x For More Information...xii Guide to the Operation Guide...xii Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel 1-1 Road Map...1-6 Printing Test Pages ...1-12 Menu Map ...1-12 Status Page...1-14 Service Status Page ...1-18 Network Card Interface Status Page 1-19 Font Lists...1-21 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 6
47 Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic 1-48 Code Set...1-49 Number of Copies...1-50 Printing Orientation ...1-51 KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) ...1-52 Ecoprint ...1-54 Resolution...1-55 e-MPS ...1-56 Quick Copy ...1-57 Proof and Hold ...1-59 Printing a Private Job ...1-61 Storing - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 7
93 Wide A4 Pitch...1-94 Print Density...1-95 Total Printed Pages...1-96 Toner Counter Resetting ...1-96 Message Language...1-97 Automatic Form Feed Timeout...1-99 Sleep Timer Setting ...1-100 Printer Resetting ...1-102 Resource Protection ...1-103 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting...1-104 Auto Continue Setting - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 8
Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 General Guide...4-2 Print Quality Problems ...4-3 Indicators and Messages ...4-6 Indicators...4-6 Maintenance Messages...4-7 Error Messages ...4-10 Correcting a Paper Jam...4-12 Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer 4-14 Paper Jam at the Option - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 9
Contents RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol ...C-9 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command...C-10 RS-232C Cable Connection ...C-11 Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable...C-11 Connecting the Printer to the Computer C-11 Appendix D Specifications D-1 Glossary Glossary-1 Index Index-1 viii - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 10
The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of page printer technology. This section contains the following subsections. • Features • For More Information... • Guide - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 11
. Amorphous silicon drum The drum has been developed using Kyocera's unique ceramic technology using amorphous silicon. KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) This is Kyocera's original smoothing function. It uses software to enhance the printer's resolution and produce high-quality printing. The default - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 12
SNMP is used for providing and transferring management information (MIB) between the printer and the host computer. Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER) Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM (comes with the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 13
of paper that can be used with the printer. Chapter 3 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container, waste toner box, and how to care for your printer. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such as paper jams. Appendix - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 14
optional serial interface. Appendix D Specifications This appendix lists the printer's specifications. Glossary This glossary explains the terminology used in this guide. The following symbols are used to attract your attention in this guide. The symbols and their meanings are as follows: Indicates - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 15
Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel 1 This chapter explains the following topics: • Understanding the Operator Panel • Printing Test Pages • Paper Handling • Pagination • e-MPS • Interface • Operating the Storage Device • Configuration 1-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 16
for the first time after the toner container is installed, (Adding toner) also appears. The printer is ready to print. The printer is receiving data, generating graphics, reading a CompactFlash card/Microdrive, or printing. The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes from sleep mode whenever the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 17
2) (114 × 162 mm)* Envelope (Youkei 4) (105 × 235 mm)* Custom Size (14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm) * With only the MP tray feeding. While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the paper size selected by the application - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 18
is being processed, or that data is being written to the memory card. Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For example, paper jam occurs.) 1-4 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 19
a setting procedure. • Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer an error occurs. • When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the Ready condition. • Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an CompactFlash card, and more. Used to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 20
your specific needs. Settings can be made when Ready is indicated on the printer message display. The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority Note over operator panel settings. The following is the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 21
Off >>NetWare Frame Auto >>DHCP OFF >>IP Address >>Subnet Mask >>Gateway Emulation PCL 6 Emulation > KPDL Emulation > KPDL (AUTO) Emulation Line Printer Emulation IBM Proprinter Emulation DIABLO 630 Emulation EPSON LQ-850 >Print KPDL errs Off On >Alt. Emulation PCL 6 >Print KPDL errs - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 22
Understanding the Operator Panel Continued from previous page Font > Page Set > Font Select > Internal > Option >Code Set IBM PC-8 >List of Internal Fonts >List of Option Fonts >Copies 001 >Orientation Portrait Landscape >Page Protect Auto On >LF Action LF only CR and LF Ignore LF >CR - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 23
Continued from previous page Print Quality > Hard Disk > RAM Disk Mode ROAfMf Disk Mode On Memory Card > >KIR Mode On Off >Ecoprint Mode Off On >Resolution Fast 1200 mode 300 dpi 600 dpi >Print Density 03 >Read Data >Write Data >Delete Data >List of Partitions >RAM Disk Size >Read Data >Write - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 24
Mode Sorter >Override A4/LT >OOfvferride A4/LT On >Type Adjust > Custom 1 >Reset Type Adjust Life Counters > >Total Print 0123456 >New Toner Installed >>Unit mm inch >>X Dimension >>Y Dimension >>Paper weight Normal Heavy (Thick) Light (Thin) >>Duplex Path Enable Disable Continued on next page - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 25
English >Form Feed Time Out 030sec. >Sleep Timer > 030 min. >Print HEX-DUMP >Printer Reset >Resource Prot. Off Permanent Perm / Temp >Buzzer On Off >Auto Continue Mode On Mode Off >Service > >>Sleep Mode On Off >>Auto Continue Timer 030sec. >>Print Status Page >>Developer * >>Drum - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 26
is usefull as a reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system. The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when requesting service to the printer. Menu Map The printer prints a full list of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 27
Sample MENU MAP Printing Test Pages FS-1900 Page Printer MENU MAP 1-13 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 28
Test Pages Status Page If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory available and option settings, you appears. Print Status Page ? 4 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page. For a full description of the status page, see the following pages. 1-14 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 29
to the contents explained on the following pages. FS-1900 Page Printer STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Released: 1 Hardware Information Memory 2 3 Page Information 4 Network Status 6 Interfaces Installed Options 5 Emulation 7 Error Log 8 Toner Gauge 9 0 100 10 KIR Test pattern ON 11 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 30
Pages 1 - Software Version This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the printer. 2 - Hardware Information This information shows various printer settings, such as is cleared when the printer's power is turned off. 9 - Toner Gauge This shows the approximate level of remaining - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 31
10 - Interface Information This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all interfaces installed in the printer. 11 - KIR Test Pattern KIR is the Kyocera Mita's original smoothing function. This test pattern shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system. 1-17 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 32
Printing Test Pages Service Status Page The service status page contains printer settings information that is more detailed than the standard status page and is therefore for mostly service purposes. However, since there is a great deal of information available on the service status page that may - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 33
follows, however, the network interface status page will be printed when the printer status page is printed. Printing out a network interface card status page may be possible with some network interface cards. For details, see the manual for the Note network interface card. 1 Press the MENU key. - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 34
the or key. >Opt. StatusPage ? On 9 Press the ENTER key again. >Opt. StatusPage On 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. FS-1900 Page Printer NETWORK STATUS PAGE 1-20 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 35
. >List of Internal Fonts 7 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of Internal Fonts? 8 Press the ENTER key again. Processing appears, then Ready. The printer prints a list of fonts with a short sample and font ID (number) for each font. 1-21 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 36
Printing Test Pages Font Lists 1-22 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 37
Waiting appears. Processing Waiting 7 Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message Processing will be displayed during receiving the data. Once the possible to cancel the printing of any further dumped data by taking the printer offline by pressing the GO key and then pressing the CANCEL key. - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 38
size paper when automatic paper size selection is made by the application software (printer driver). Setting the Paper Size in Paper Cassette To set the standard of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper cassette, set the Installation Guide supplies with the printer. 1 Turn the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 39
. Properly set the paper into the paper cassette. For details about the adjustment of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper cassette, see the Installation Guide supplied with the printer. Setting Paper Size Dial Use the following procedure to set the paper size dial to CUSTOM. 1 Pull - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 40
Paper Handling 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette Size > appears. If option paper feeders are added, Cassette 1 Size will appear for the standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 Size, Cassette 3 Size, and Cassette 4 Size will appear for the option paper feeders. >Cassette Size > Set the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 41
Paper Handling Entering the Width and Length Then, use the following procedure to set the paper size. Enter the paper size for X Dimension and Y Dimension as shown in the figure. Y Dimension 210 to 356 mm (8.27 to 14.02 inches) 148 to 216 mm (5.83 to 8.5 inches) X Dimension 1 When the unit of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 42
message display returns to Ready. To print using the custom size set above, define the same custom size on the printer driver. For details, see Setting Custom Paper Size in Printer Driver Guide. Setting the Paper Size in MP Tray When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, you should set the same - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 43
Paper Handling 6 Press the or key to display the desired MP tray size. The display changes as shown below. A4 Executive Letter Legal Custom Oficio II Statement Folio Youkei 2 Youkei 4 Hagaki OufukuHagaki Monarch Business Comm. #9 Comm. #6 3/4 DL C5 A6 B6 A5 B5 ISO B5 7 When the desired paper size is - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 44
. If the paper type is set correctly, you can perform printing using the media type selection function from the application software (printer driver). The factory default setting is Plain. For more details about the paper types that can be fed from the paper cassette, see Chapter 2. 1 Press the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 45
select the paper cassette according to the selection made by the application software (printer driver). The factory default setting is Plain. This menu does not appears when the option envelope feeder is installed on the printer. For more details about the paper types that can be fed from - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 46
. 8 Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready. The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when setting the paper type for a paper - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 47
Paper Handling 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Type Adjust > ? Custom 1 6 Press the or key to display the desired paper type. The display changes as shown below. Custom (1 to 8) Plain Transparency Preprinted Labels Bond Recycled Vellum Rough Letterhead Color Prepunched - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 48
the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. If the paper type is set to Custom and the option duplexer is installed on the printer, duplex printing can be enabled and disabled. See Setting the Duplex Path on the following page. 1-34 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 49
Paper Handling Setting the Duplex Path To use this function, the duplexer must be installed on the printer. Option If the paper type is set to Custom and the option duplexer is installed on the printer, you can set whether or not to enable duplex printing as follows. The default setting is Enable - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 50
Paper Handling Resetting the Custom Paper Type Resets the settings of Custom 1 to 8 that are set in Custom Paper Type on page 1-32. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Paper handling > appears. Paper Handling > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Reset Type - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 51
the first mode. • First Mode The MP tray automatically feeds paper placed on the MP tray overriding another paper source that is selected on the printer driver. After all paper sheets in the MP tray have been used up (approximately 100 sheets [A4 size, 0.11 mm thickness]), paper will be fed from - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 52
which paper source printing will be performed. If no option units are installed, the only selections are the paper cassette and MP tray of the printer. If option paper feeders are installed, they can also be selected using the manner described below. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 53
tray 6 Press the or key to display the desired destination. The output tray changes as shown below. Face-down tray (Printer's face-down output tray) [Default] Face-up tray (Printer's face-up output tray) [Option face-up tray required] 7 When the desired paper source displayed, press the ENTER key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 54
Paper Handling Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference This selects whether to enable or disable the difference between A4 size and Letter size. Under the default setting of Off, the paper size of the paper source is matched to the paper size formatting the jobs. If these differ, a corresponding - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 55
emulation modes shown below appears, indicating the current emulation. PCL 6 (default) KPDL KPDL (AUTO) Line Printer IBM Proprinter DIABLO 630 EPSON LQ-850 KPDL is the Kyocera's implementation of the PostScript page description language. 3 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 56
the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation The auto KPDL (KPDL (AUTO)) emulation enables the printer to automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job received. The alternative emulation can be selected using the operator panel - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 57
key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Printing KPDL Errors The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during KPDL emulation. The default is Off - the printer does not print KPDL errors. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 58
to Ready. You can select the default font for the current interface. In addition to the internal fonts, all fonts that are downloaded to the printer memory, or fonts stored on a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, or option ROM, can be selected as the default font. In this menu, you can also set - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 59
Pagination 6 Press the > key. The message display changes to that show below. >> I000 The letter before the number indicates the type of font as shown below: Letter I S M H O Description Internal font Soft (down load) font Fonts in an option CompactFlash card Fonts in a RAM disk or option - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 60
Pagination Default Font Size The following procedure determines the size of the default font. If the default font is a fixed font such as Courier or Letter Gothic, the character pitch can be changed instead of the font size. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Font > appears. - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 61
Pagination Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic Courier or Letter Gothic font type can be selected as Regular or Dark. For example, to change the type of Courier, proceed as follows: 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 62
Pagination Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic The character pitch for fixed fonts is adjustable when the default font is Courier or Letter Gothic. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 63
Code Set Pagination You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.) 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Font > appears. Font > 3 Press the > key. Press the or key until > Code Set appears. - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 64
Pagination Number of Copies You can set the number of copies to be printed of each page for the current interface. The number of copies can be set between 1 and 999. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Page set > appears. Page Set > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 65
Pagination Printing Orientation The default orientation of the page can be selected from the portrait (upright) and landscape (sideways) page orientation. Portrait orientation Landscape orientation A A Paper feed direction 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set > - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 66
make the optimum KIR mode setting. Status Page Hardware Information FS-1900 Page Printer STATUS PAGE Firmware Version: Released: Memory Page Information Network Status Interfaces Installed Options Emulation Error Log Toner Gauge 0 100 KIR Checking KIR Test pattern ON Lines Optimized - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 67
Pagination 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality > appears. Print Quality > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >KIR Mode appears. >KIR Mode On 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >KIR Mode ? On 6 Select On or Off using - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 68
Pagination Ecoprint The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save your printing costs. You can set to Ecoprint mode on, as follows. (The factory default setting is - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 69
Resolution Pagination Proceed as follows to set the default print resolution from four ways - 300 dpi, 600 dpi, and Fast 1200 mode. The clarity of printed characters and graphics becomes sharper in this order. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality > appears. Print - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 70
. Job Retention Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are selected when you choose on the printer driver through the application software: Mode Primary function Storing started Retrieved by Default number of copies printed at retrieval Maximum number of jobs stored* PIN - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 71
radio button on the printer driver when printing from a computer. Quick Copy Virtual Mailbox Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, the required number of copies from the printer operator panel. To print a job as a quick copy job, see Printer Driver Guide. The default number of print jobs that - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 72
key to display the desired user name, Arlen, in this example. >Quick Copy ?Arlen 7 Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver (Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the letters. >Arlen ?Report 8 Press the or key to scroll to the desired job - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 73
before continuing to print the remaining copies. Since you can proof the printouts before printing the remaining copies, wastage of paper can be reduced. The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on the Microdrive. You can also change the number of copies when resuming - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 74
key to display the desired user name, Arlen, in this example. >Quick Copy ?Arlen 7 Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver (Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?) before the letters. >Arlen ?Report 8 Press the or key to scroll to the desired job - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 75
a job is not printed until you release the job from the operator panel. At sending the job from the application software, you should specify a 4-digit access code in the printer driver. The job is released for printing by entering the access code on the operator panel. Thus, this function ensures - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 76
The ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. To enter the ID, press the < or press the ENTER key. Enter the four-digit access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. >Agenda Copies 001 3 Press the key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 77
e-MPS > appears. e-MPS > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Private/Stored appears. The name entered in the printer driver (Harold, in this example) also appears. >Private/Stored Harold 5 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) before a user name appears. >Private - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 78
title of the job to be printed is displayed (Agenda, in this example), press the ENTER key. If you entered an access code for the printer driver, enter the four-digit access code and press the ENTER key. >Agenda Copies 001 3 Press the key repeatedly until Delete appears for the number of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 79
Start > Programs > KYOCERA MITA > KM-Net > Job Manager. 2 Enter the password for the software. Job Manager will start. 3 Click the Add printer icon (below). Select the Local or Network port. If you use the local parallel port to connect to the printer, make sure that the printer driver is set to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 80
e-MPS 5 Double click Model Name on the list. The jobs currently stored in the printer are shown. To print the job, right click Job name and then click Print on the drop down list that appears. It is possible to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 81
e-MPS Printing a List of Code Jobs If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can have a List of Code Job printed using the operator panel. 1 Press the MENU key question mark (?) appears. >List of Code JOB ? 6 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a Code Job list. 1-67 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 82
e-MPS Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB) To use this mode, an option Microdrive must be installed in the printer. Option To retrieve the jobs posted in the virtual mailbox, proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS > appears. e- - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 83
repeatedly until >List of VMB appears. >List of VMB 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >List of VMB ? 6 Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently posted in the virtual mailboxes. 1-69 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 84
e-MPS e-MPS Configuration Option You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation: • Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof and Hold jobs • Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs • Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs • Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes The total - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 85
e-MPS 8 Press the or key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left. 9 When the desired maximum number of jobs is set, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 86
e-MPS 8 Press the or key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value at the blinking cursor. Use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left. 9 When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 87
e-MPS 9 When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes This changes the Microdrive space for virtual mailboxes. You can change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 88
automatically selects an interface Note data is received. Parallel Interface Mode The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/highspeed mode. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting AUTO. For details, see Appendix C. After setting the interface, be - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 89
Interface 6 Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears. >Parallel I/F ? AUTO 7 Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display changes as shown below. Press the ENTER key. AUTO (default) Normal High Speed Nibble (high) 8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 90
Interface Serial Interface Parameters Option This section applies to the printers having the option serial interface board kit (IB-10E) installed. The baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol for the serial interface can - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 91
, 57600, and 115200. Some computers may not be compatible with a baud rate of 115200 bps. If you set the baud rate to 115200 and communication problems occur, Note lower the baud rate. 9 Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER key. 10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 92
Interface Parameters Option This section applies to the printers having the option network card installed. To make your printer supports TCP/IP, Netware, and EtherTalk networks, you will need to install the option network interface card in the printer and make the proper settings as explained in - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 93
EtherTalk must be activated (On) for networking with Macintosh computers. >Opt. StatusPage On When the item is set to On, the printer prints out a network status page when it prints the printer status. See page 1-19 7 The following example explains how to activate TCP/IP protocol to connect the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 94
Interface 8 Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the item changes as shown below. >>DHCP Off >>IP Address 000.000.000.000 >>Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 >>Gateway 000.000.000.000 9 Display the item to be set and press the ENTER key. For DHCP, a question mark (?) appears. For IP Address, - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 95
printer supports three types of storage devices: CompactFlash card, Microdrive, and RAM disk. The printer is equipped with a slot for a CompactFlash card and a Microdrive. By inserting a CompactFlash card or Microdrive into the printer data is effective only during the printer is powered up. To set - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 96
key again, and change the RAM disk size using the or key. It is not possible to make a setting that exceeds total printer memory. The default value for the RAM disk is the total printer memory minus 9 MB. This parameter may be set anywhere from 0001 to 1024 depending on the available - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 97
Operating the Storage Device Reading Data To read data on a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, or the RAM disk use the following procedure: 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >, Hard Disk > or RAM Disk Mode > appears. Memory Card > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 98
Operating the Storage Device Writing Data Note You can write data to a CompactFlash card, the Microdrive, or the RAM disk using the operator panel. When writing data to the storage device, a name is automatically assigned to the data. The CompactFlash card or the Microdrive or the RAM disk must be - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 99
the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a CompactFlash card write information page as shown below. FS-1900 Page Printer WRITE INFORMATION Partition Type. Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported). Partition Name. Name of data written. Write - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 100
in the CompactFlash card at once, print a list of data names as explained on page 1-89, Printing a List of Data Names. You can use the printer's operator panel to delete data from a CompactFlash card, the Microdrive or the RAM disk. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Memory - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 101
Fonts from a CompactFlash Card If a font (CompactFlash) card is already inserted into the slot when the printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer. To re-read fonts into the printer from a CompactFlash card, proceed as follows. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 102
Formatting a Storage Device A new CompactFlash card or Microdrive must be formatted before it can be used in the printer. You can format the storage device using the printer operator panel. • Formatting will destroy any existing data on a storage device. • You can format the Microdrive using the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 103
Operating the Storage Device When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a format information page as shown below. FS-1900 Page Printer FORMAT INFORMATION Capacity. The total size of the CompactFlash card or the Microdrive memory. Used Space. The size the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 104
appears and the printing of the list starts. PARTITION LIST Device Information FS-1900 Page Printer Partition Information The list provides the following information that are automatically generated by the printer about data currently stored in the storage device: Device Name/Number. Description - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 105
• Carriage-Return (CR) Action • Wide A4 Pitch • Print Density • Total Printed Pages • Toner Counter Resetting • Message Language • Automatic Form Feed Timeout • Sleep Timer Setting • Printer Resetting • Resource Protection • Alarm (Buzzer) Setting • Auto Continue Setting Page Protect Mode The Page - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 106
. >Page Protect ? Auto 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready. Linefeed (LF) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed code (character code 0AH). 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Page set - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 107
Configuration Carriage-Return (CR) Action This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriagereturn code (character code 0DH) 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Page set > appears. Page - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 108
Configuration Wide A4 Pitch Turn this to On to increase the maximum number of characters that can be printed in a line for A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch) and Letter size page (80 characters at 10 pitch). This setting is effective in only PCL 6 emulation. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 109
Print Density Configuration The print density can be adjusted in five steps: from 01 (light) to 05 (dark). The factory setting is 03. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality > appears. Print Quality > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Print - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 110
status page. Note that if this operation is performed when the toner container is not replaced, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly. Also refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the toner kit when replacing the toner container. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 111
the ENTER key. The toner counter is reset. The message display returns to Ready. Message Language You can select the language of the messages on the message display by following the procedure given below. You can optionally download messages in order language. Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 112
Configuration 6 Press the key. The display cycles through the available selections in the following order (The key cycles in the reverse order): >MSG Language ? English >Langue ? Francais >Anzeigesprache ? Deutsch >Lingua ? Italiano >Idioma ? Español 7 Press the ENTER key. 8 Press the MENU key. The - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 113
Configuration Automatic Form Feed Timeout When the printer receives no data for a certain time, it time out and releases the current interface: it prints whatever data it has in its buffer and feeds - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 114
is not printing, processing, or receiving data. You can adjust the timer value, the length of time the printer waits before entering sleeping mode in the absence of data. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Others > appears. Others > 3 Press the > - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 115
Configuration Turning Off the Sleep Timer You can turn off the sleep timer function by following the procedure given below. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Others > appears. Others > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Sleep Timer > appears. >Sleep - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 116
> 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until >Printer Reset appears. >Printer Reset 5 Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears. >Printer Reset ? 6 Press the ENTER key again. Self test appears while the printer is resetting itself, then Please wait followed by Ready. Self test - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 117
change the emulation back to PCL 6. Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded fonts and macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for Note using the resource protection option is affected by several factors. See Appendix B. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 118
when the paper supply is exhausted, or when paper jamming occurs, an audio warning is made to sound. This is useful, for example, when the printer is in a location some distance from the user. The audio alarm is set to On when leaving the factory. If the alarm is set to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 119
File not found Press GO), the next received data is automatically printed after a set period of time elapses. For example, if the printer is shared over a network as a network printer and one person causes one of the above errors, after the set period of time elapses, the data sent from the next - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 120
Configuration Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto Continue. 1 Press the MENU key. 2 Press the or key repeatedly until Others > appears. Others > 3 Press the > key. 4 Press the or key repeatedly until Auto Continue Mode > - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 121
Chapter 2 Paper Selection 2 This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guidelines • Special Paper • Paper Type 2-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 122
productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer. Paper Availability Most types of paper the less risk there will be of paper jams and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your printed output will reflect. Differences between - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 123
General Guidelines Selecting the Right Paper Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge, toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A highquality printing paper matching the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 124
that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 105 g/m² for the paper cassette, and 60 to 200 g/m² for - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 125
paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams, multiple feeds, the paper's appearance, feedability, curl, electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics. The moisture content of the paper varies with - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 126
paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used in the printer should be long grain. printer. Printed sheets will then come out flat. Most paper also has a top and bottom surface. Loading instructions paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 127
are specified for use with photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other than colored paper or pre- placed in the cassette; they must be fed manually and delivered in the face up stack. Since more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during printing. No liability will be assumed if - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 128
with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Be label paper is particularly likely to give trouble in printing. Top sheet (white bond paper apt to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems. Some label paper is manufactured with an extra - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 129
weight of 60 to 79 g/m2 (16 to 21 lb/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed. An envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. runs consisting of envelopes only. Extensive envelope printing can cause premature printer wear. To avoid jamming due to curled envelopes, do not leave - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 130
Special Paper Recycled Paper Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond paper (see Paper Specifications on page 2-2) except whiteness. Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check that the print quality is satisfactory. Note 2-10 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 131
printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer's operator panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and print in the mode best suited to that type of paper. A different paper type setting - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 132
Chapter 3 Maintenance 3 This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the registration roller and charger wire. This chapter explains the following topics: • Toner Container Replacement • Waste Toner Box Replacement • Cleaning 3-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 133
such as floppy disks during toner container replacement. Note • Be sure to clean the inside of the printer when replacing the toner container. For details, see Cleaning on page 3-9. • Use of original Kyocera Mita toner kits is highly recommended to prevent printer trouble and ensure the long life - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 134
Container Replacement Replenishing Toner 1 Open the printer top cover all the way. Top Cover 2 Pull the lock lever (green colored) to the right and gently lift the old toner container. Lock Lever Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing. Note 3 Put the old toner container in - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 135
shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrows) ten times or more. This ensures that the toner is evenly distributed inside. New Toner Container 10 times or more 6 Carefully remove the protective seal (orange colored). 7 Install the toner container into the printer. Protective Seal - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 136
clicking sound. 9 Close the top cover. It is necessary to clean the inside of the printer after replacing the toner container. If the toner container is replaced when Replace toner Note Clean printer is displayed, Clean printer Press GO will appear after replacement. After cleaning the inside of the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 137
Replacement Replacing the Waste Toner Box When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner box in the printer should also be replaced with the new one from the new toner kit. Note 1 Open the left cover on the left side of the printer. Left Cover Old Waste Toner Box 2 While holding the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 138
Waste Toner Box Replacement 3 Cap the waste toner box after removing from the printer. Cap Old Waste Toner Box 4 To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste toner box in the plastic bag supplied before proper disposal. Plastic Bag 5 Open the cap of the new waste toner box. Cap New Waste Toner - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 139
into place. New Waste Toner Box 7 Ensure that it is correctly inserted and close the left cover. The printer parts must be cleaned when replacing the toner container. See Cleaning on page 3-9. 8 When the toner container is replaced, reset the toner counter (see Toner Counter Resetting on page 1-96 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 140
printer parts must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. In addition, the charger wire and paper transfer unit should be cleaned from time to time, or whenever print quality problems occur. If the toner container was replaced when Replace toner Clean printer was displayed, Clean printer - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 141
The charger grid is a part located at the bottom of the charger unit, which also needs to be cleaned. You should use a grid cleaner attaching it to the printer and pull out the charger unit as instructed below. 1 Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the new toner kit, and remove the cap - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 142
is easier to pull out the charger unit for the first time if it is raised slightly, as shown in the figure. This cleans grid part underneath the charger unit. (1) (3) (2) Charger Unit 4 Remove the grid cleaner from the printer and dispose of it. The grid cleaner is not re-usable. 3-11 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 143
the charger wire and grid, push the charger unit all the way in and close the left cover. Paper Transfer Unit To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the paper transfer unit in the following manner. 1 While pulling the paper transfer unit release lever (green colored - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 144
Cleaning 2 Wipe away the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit. Transfer Roller [Black] See Note below. Wiper Cloth Paper Ramp Registration Roller [Metal] Paper Transfer Unit Be careful not to touch the transfer roller ( - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 145
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. This chapter explains the following topics: • General Guide • Print Quality Problems • Indicators and Messages • Correcting a Paper Jam - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 146
C. Try printing another file or using another print command. If the problem occurs only with a specific file or application, check the printer settings for that application. If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above, please contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. 4-2 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 147
as blank output as. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not solve the problem, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Printed Results Completely blank printout Corrective Action Check the developer unit. Open the printer top cover and check that - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 148
low TK-50 message is displayed and the ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Toner Container Replacement on page 3-2. Clean the charger wire. Open the printer left cover. Pull the cleaning knob (green colored) slowly in and out a few times. See Cleaning on page 3-9. Check - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 149
Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper Characters out of position. Print Quality Problems Corrective Action Check the paper chute and the ramp. Pull out the paper transfer unit and check for toner on the paper ramp. Clean the paper ramp using a soft, dry, lintfree cloth. See Cleaning on - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 150
Either data is being processed, or data is being written onto the option CompactFlash card or Microdrive. The printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). A problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For example, a paper jam occurs.) Operations are - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 151
. If Call service person appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer. Message Corrective the toner container after the message Replace toner TK-50 is displayed. After cleaning the inside of the printer, press the GO key and the printer will be - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 152
's mode was switched. Remove all the paper inside the sorter. ;Ò Replace toner Clean printer Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed. See Toner Container Replacement on page 3-2. ;Ò Sorter tray ## paper full The sorter tray - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 153
. Be sure to install proper option hardware compatible with the FS-1900. Printing job cannot be done in current resolution because there is not enough internal memory. Try adding more memory or changing resolution. See Appendix B. The printer's internal memory is running low due to the number of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 154
received. ID error The ID entered for a private job, or a stored job is not correct. Check the ID that is set using the printer driver. Insert the same memory card You have inserted the wrong CompactFlash (memory) card when the Insert again message was displayed. Remove the wrong CompactFlash - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 155
from the beginning to ensure correct reading of the memory card. Memory overflow Press GO The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the printer's internal memory. Try adding more memory (expansion DIMM). Press the GO key to resume printing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 156
feed at all. The jam can be corrected by removing the paper. The printer goes off-line when the Paper jam message is displayed. When a paper B C D Description Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer. Paper is jammed at the option paper feeder's cassette. Paper is jammed inside - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 157
paper that may have been torn off and overlooked when the jammed paper was removed. If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer. Call a service person. When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of paper are difficult - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 158
Correcting a Paper Jam Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer Paper jam Cassette 1 Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP START, press the ? - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 159
Correcting a Paper Jam 3 If paper is jammed before the registration roller, remove it as shown in A. If paper is jammed under the registration roller, remove it as shown in B. A B Registration Roller Registration Roller Also, remove the paper jam 4 Open the rear cover and remove the jammed - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 160
Correcting a Paper Jam Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer Paper jam Duplexer Paper is jammed inside the rear cover of the option duplexer or at the duplexer drawer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP START, - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 161
3 Remove the jammed paper. and remove the paper jam. Correcting a Paper Jam Close rear cover 4 Close the rear cover of the duplexer and the duplex drawer. and duplex drawer. - HELP END -- Press ? Key ? 4-17 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 162
Correcting a Paper Jam Paper Jam at the Option Sorter Paper jam Sorter Paper is jammed at the option sorter. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP START, press the ? key. An online help message appears. -- - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 163
Correcting a Paper Jam Close rear cover. 3 Close the rear cover of the option sorter. - HELP END -- Press ? Key ? 4-19 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 164
Correcting a Paper Jam Jam at the MP Tray Paper jam MP tray Paper is jammed at the MP tray. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP START, press the ? key. An online help message appears. -- HELP START -Press ? - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 165
of fonts you can use with the printer. A font is a set of characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several characteristics identify a font. These include the code set (For details on the code sets, read the Programming Manual on the supplied CD-ROM), spacing, pitch - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 166
panel key. To print a list of fonts, refer to Font Lists on page 1-21. Font may be downloaded to the printer's memory from a option CompactFlash card or Microdrive. PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts Font number Font samples 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 167
Font number Font samples 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 A-3 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 168
Font number Font samples 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 A-4 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 169
KPDL Fonts (1) A-5 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 170
KPDL Fonts (2) A-6 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 171
's memory and how to install each option unit. Also refer to the manuals of the respective option units. This appendix explains the following option units: • Expanding the Printer Memory • PF-60 Paper Feeder • DU-60 Duplexer • SO-60 Sorter • EF-60 Envelope Feeder • PT-4/PT-60 Face-up Output Tray - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 172
. (KPrint is included in the Kyocera Mita Network Library CD-ROM 3 supplied with IB-21.) For details, see Configuration Guide in the CD-ROM supplied with for short edge and long edge binding. Attaches to the bottom of the printer. PF-60 Paper Feeder 6 Holds approximately 500 sheets of A5 to A4/ - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 173
the printing speed. By installing DIMM into your printer, the memory in the printer can be increased to a maximum of 144 MB. The expansion memory should be installed only by a Kyocera Mita authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita shall Note not be liable for damage due - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 174
Memory Removing the Main Circuit Board The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with two sockets for memory expansion. Expansion memory is available in the form of DIMM. The following instructions are intended for the technician only. Note Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 175
's rear panel. Screws 3 Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. DIMM Socket Before pulling the main circuit board out, clear away the area, behind the printer. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the back of the main Note circuit board, can cause serious damage to the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 176
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, and 128 MB DIMM can be used for memory expansion. See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer. Installing DIMM Insert the DIMM into the socket as shown below. 1 Remove the DIMM from its package - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 177
to see if the installation was successful. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows: 1 Make sure printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn the printer on. 2 Press the MENU key on the operator panel. 3 Press the and key repeatedly until Print Status Page appears - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 178
the additional memory to the printer, follow the instructions below to set the printer driver so that the printer can use the memories efficiently. 1 Click the Windows Start button, point to Settings then click Printers. 2 Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon, and click Properties. The - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 179
size paper. When installing more than one paper feeder, first stack the paper feeders together. Note 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Gently place the printer on top of the paper feeder(s). 3 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the paper feeder. B-9 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 180
Installing Option Units 4 Push down the bottom plate until it locks. 5 Set the paper size dial to the size of paper to be used. 6 Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of paper to be used. B-10 A4 B5 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 181
7 Load paper. Installing Option Units • Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper guides. Note • The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of paper with a 80 g/m² (21 lb) basis weight, or with a thickness of 0.11 mm. Load Limit - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 182
two printing orientations (portrait and landscape), duplex printing is possible in four different methods. Duplex printing can be specified from the application (printer driver). 1 Remove the nine tapes and the pad from the duplexer. 2 While pushing the rear cover release lever inward, remove the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 183
Installing Option Units 4 Gently place the printer on top of the duplexer. 5 Connect the printer cable (parallel interface cable,USB interface cable, serial interface cable or network interface cable) according to your operation environment. 6 Connect the power cord to the printer. B-13 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 184
Installing Option Units 7 Pass the connected cable and power cord through the opening in the duplexer. 8 Install the duplexer rear cover. B-14 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 185
which printouts can be received: the sorter mode, the collator mode, and the mail box mode (for details about the modes, refer to the Printer Drivers Guide). The following installation procedure explains how to install the sorter when the option paper feeder (PF-60) and duplexer (DU-60) have already - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 186
Installing Option Units 5 If the duplexer is installed, remove the duplexer rear cover, power cord, and printer cable. 6 Remove the sorter connection cover from the printer. Store the removed cover in a safe place. Sorter Connection Cover 7 Install the sorter by inserting the four hooks on its - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 187
attachment legs by releasing the levers as shown in the figure one by one, and then lift the sorter. 9 Connect the sorter cable to the printer. Sorter Cable B-17 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 188
with two power cord sockets. The upper one is to be connected to a power outlet and the lower one is to be connected to the printer. To power supply To printer Power Cord 11 Secure the connected sorter cable and power cord to an attachment leg on the sorter. B-18 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 189
the duplexer. Take care not to loosen the power cord. 13 If the duplexer is installed, remove the two cut-out portions from the upper part of the duplexer rear cover removed in step 5. 14 Reinstall the duplexer rear cover. Duplexer Rear Cover B-19 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 190
Installing Option Units 15 Install the five sorter trays to the sorter. Sorter Tray 16 Connect the power cord supplied with the printer to the sorter. Do not move or lift the printer with the sorter installed. Warning B-20 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 191
to print on large quantities of envelopes at one time. Installing the envelope feeder on the printer Turn OFF the power to the printer before installing the envelope feeder. Note 1 Pull the printer's paper transfer unit release lever (green colored), then draw the paper transfer unit fully out of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 192
paper transfer unit as shown in the figure and lay the envelope feeder down toward you. Envelope Feeder 4 Return the paper transfer unit into the printer with the envelope feeder mounted. Load envelopes into the envelope feeder 1 Push the bottom tray downward, as shown in the figure, until you hear - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 193
3 Load envelopes into the envelope feeder so that they feed in face up, right edge first. Then adjust the envelope feeder's paper guides to the width of the envelope. Paper Guides • Do not set different types of envelopes into the feeder at the same time. Note • Do not load envelopes into the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 194
while they are being fed, or attempt to pull an envelope back once it starts being fed. Damage to the mechanism may result. • To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes be deliverd face-up using the option face-up output tray. Refer to next page. B-24 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 195
the printed side facing up (reverse order), or when you are printing on envelopes, postcards, transparencies, or thick paper. When installing it directly to the printer, use PT-4. If an option duplexer has been installed, use PT-60. 1 Install the paper stopper according to the size of paper to be - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 196
network interface card into the option interface slot at the rear of the printer. The network interface card enables the printer to be used in a network. 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Remove the two screws from the option interface slot cover. Option - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 197
4 Connect the network cable. Installing Option Units Network Cable 5 Set the network address from the printer operator panel (for details about the modes, see Network Interface Parameters on page 1-78). B-27 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 198
use the e-MPS functions. For details, see e-MPS on page 1-56. For details of available Microdrives, see your dealer. 1 Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Remove the two screws from the rear panel. Rear Panel Screws 3 Pull the main circuit board all the way out of - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 199
Installing Option Units 4 Install the Microdrive into its slot on the main circuit board. Microdrive Slot Microdrive 5 Return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the procedure followed when removing it. B-29 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 200
. Do not insert or remove a CompactFlash card while power is on. If the CompactFlash card is removed while the printer is on, damage could Note result in the printer's electronics or the CompactFlash card. 2 Insert the CompactFlash card in the slot. Insert it face up, connector end first. Push - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 201
, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains how to use the printer in a multi-computer environment. This appendix explains the following topics: • Parallel Interface • USB Interface • Serial Interface (Option) • RS-232C/RS - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 202
prescribed for Centronics interfaces. High-speed This mode enables faster data transmission between the printer and the host computer. (Select this mode if printing problems occur when the printer is connected to a workstation.) Interface Signals The pins of the parallel interface connector carry - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 203
Parallel Interface Parallel Connector Pin Assignment Pin In/out Description 1 In Strobe* [nStrobe] 2 In/Out Data 0 [Data 1] 3 In/Out Data 1 [Data 2] 4 In/Out Data 2 [Data 3] 5 In/Out Data 3 [Data 4] 6 In/Out Data 4 [Data 5] 7 In/Out Data 5 [Data 6] 8 In/Out Data 6 [Data 7] 9 In/ - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 204
to 9) These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit. Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10) This Power Ready (Pin 35) This signal is high when the printer is turned on. The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 205
Interface USB Interface This printer supports the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Revision 1.1 standards. USB interface specifications and interface signals are as follows. Specifications Basic specification Complies with the USB Revision 1.1 standards. Connectors Printer: B-type receptacle (female - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 206
. It is used mainly in handshaking protocols. RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3) This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the printer. RTS - Request To Send - (Pin 4) This output is always held high (above 3 volts). CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5) DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 207
connector should be carried out only by a Kyocera Mita authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Note Kyocera Mita shall not be liable for damage due to improper changing of the jumper connector. Interface Signals The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 208
with a signal ground. RDB - Receive Data - (Pin 18) RDA - Receive Data Inverted - (Pin 3) These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer. (differential input) SDB - Send Data - (Pin 10) SDA - Send Data Inverted - (Pin 9) These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 209
are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The parameters and their identification codes are given below. H1: Baud rate Parameter value 12 24 48 96 19 38 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 210
RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol H5: Protocol logic Parameter value 0 1 2 3 4 5 Meaning Combination of 1 and 3 below DTR/DSR, positive logic DTR/DSR, negative logic XON/XOFF ETX/ACK XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol The factory setting is 0. H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold This is a percentage from - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 211
and screw it in place. 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the computer's RS-232C interface connector. 5 Switch on the printer's power. 6 The printer's RS-232C parameters are factory-set to the following values: Baud rate=9600 bps, data bits (character length)=8 bits, stop bits=1, parity - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 212
RS-232C Cable Connection With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows: 1 Click on Start button in the Windows 95/98/Me Task Bar and align the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the items displayed. 2 The control panel folder opens. Double click on System. 3 System - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 213
In DOS, enter the following commands: C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1 To test the interface, enter the following: CTRL P C:\>DIR CTRL P The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches. C-13 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 214
Appendix D Specifications D D-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 215
Drum cleaning Drum discharging Fuser Toner saving Paper Paper feed trays Capacity of output trays Ambient conditions Description Electrophotography, laser scan 18 pages/minute (A4 size) when printing multiple copies of the same page Fast 1200 mode with KIR [Kyocera Image Refinement] 600 dpi with - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 216
Specifications Item Power requirements Power consumption Operating noise (in accordance with ISO 7779 [Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front]) Dimensions Weight Description 120 V, 60 Hz, max. 7.2 A (U. S. A./Canada) 220-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 3.6 A (European countries) Max. - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 217
Glossary D Glossary-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 218
commands. KM-NET VIEWER is contained on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Kyocera Mita Digital Library This is contained on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The contents of the CD-ROM include guides, printer drivers, and various utilities. MB (mega byte) This - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 219
software. The printer driver for either the printer is on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the printer driver on the computer connected to the printer. RAM disk This is a virtual disk drive that uses part of the printer . This printer supports USB revision - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 220
Index Index-1 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 221
ix K Keys 1-5 KIR 1-17, 1-52 KM-NET VIEWER ix, Glossary-2 Kyocera Mita Digital Library ix, Glossary-2 L Left cover 3-6, 3-9 M Main circuit board tray 1-24 cassette mode 1-37, Glossary-2 first mode 1-37, Glossary-2 paper guides 1-25 N Network ix, 1-3, 1-78 Network interface card 1-19, B-2 status - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 222
Manual x Print density 1-95 Print quality 4-3 Printer driver 1-6, B-8, Glossary-3 Printer drivers guide -10E) B-2, C-6 Service status page 1-18 Toner gauge 1-16, 1-96 Toner kit 3-2 Top cover 3-3 Troubleshooting error messages 4-10 indicators 4-6 interface 4-2 maintenance messages 4-7 quality problems - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 223
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with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other reproduction of all or part of this guide, any copyrightable subject matter without the prior written consent of Kyocera Corporation is prohibited. Any copies made of all or - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 226
the printer drivers for the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 printer. The printer drivers and other utility software are supplied on the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM, other additional CD-ROM, and from the Internet. The driver CD-ROM's is included with the printer. The CD-ROM's supports different printer - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 227
Contents Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver 1-1 Using Parallel Interface...1-1 Using USB Interface ...1-8 Chapter 2 Adding Optional (EF-60 2-5 Installing the Microdrive (Hard Disk 2-6 Selecting the Printer Description Language and Entering User Name 2-7 Chapter 3 Printing from Windows - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 228
Using Parallel Interface When you insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer into your computer, the setup screen is automatically displayed. To install the printer driver, follow the on-screen instructions. 1 Set the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD-ROM in your computer - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 229
PDF. On the previous License Agreement window, click Accept to accept the agreement. After a few moments, the Main Menu appears. 4 Click Install Drivers. The Kyocera Mita Setup Wizard begins. Click the Next button. 5 In the Select a device model window, click FS-1900. Click the Next button. 1-2 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 230
Installing the Printer Driver 6 In the Select a driver language window, click the language you want. Click the Next button. 7 Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX is highlighted in the Available drivers list box. Click the Next button. 8 In this window, you can choose whether you want to install TrueType screen - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 231
Installing the Printer Driver 9 In the Device connection window, select the type of connection between the printer and your computer. If you want to connect to a network, contact your network administrator. Click the Next button. 10 In the Select a device port window, - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 232
Installing the Printer Driver 11 In the Select a device name window, enter a unique name for the printer, if desired. Click the Next button. 12 If you want to use the printer as the default printer, click the Yes button. 13 In the Begin installation window, click the Next button. 1-5 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 233
computer. Confirming the Installation After you restart the printer, follow the instructions below to make sure if the printer driver has been installed correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start button, point Setting, and click Printers to make sure the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon has been added to the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 234
Installing the Printer Driver 2 Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and select Properties. The following dialog will open. Click the Details tab to make sure the port you have selected in step 11 on - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 235
the USB Printing Support as well as the printer driver onto your Windows Me computer. If you are using Windows 98 or 2000, you can use the similar procedure. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 1 Turn on the computer and the printer, then insert the Kyocera Mita Digital Library CD - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 236
. Select Automatic search for a better driver. Click the Next button. 2 Select the printer driver to be used. Normally, select the Kyocera Mita FS-1900KX driver displayed at the lower part. Click the OK button. 3 Add Printer Wizard will open. Follow the instructions shown on the wizard and complete - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 237
Installing the Printer Driver 4 Click the Windows Start button, point Setting, and click Printers to make sure the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon has been added to the Printers window. 5 Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and select Properties. The following dialog will open. Click the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 238
Feeder (PF-60) Check that the option paper feeder (PF-60) is installed on the printer correctly. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 239
Adding Optional Devices 4 Check Paper Feeder in the Device Options list box. Paper Feeder (Cassette 1) is the standard printer cassette. If three optional paper feeders have been installed, check Paper Feeder (Cassette 2), Paper Feeder (Cassette 3), and Paper Feeder (Cassette 4) sequentially. 5 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 240
the Duplexer (DU-60) Check that the option duplexer (DU-60) is installed on the printer correctly. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 241
Sorter (SO-60) Sorter Check that the option sorter (SO-60) is installed on the printer correctly. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 242
Feeder (EF-60) Check that the option envelope feeder (EF-60) is installed on the printer correctly. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 243
of available Microdrives, see your dealer. Check that the option Microdrive is installed in the printer correctly. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 244
using the virtual mailbox function, select PCL XL or PCL 5e. The default setting is PCL XL. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings tab. 2-7 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 245
down list, and click the OK button. 6 5 6 Enter the user name in User Name. This name is used to identify your print job on the printer operator panel as part of job retention function. For details, see e-MPS on page 1-56 in the Operation - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 246
the Paper Size in Paper Cassette on page 1-24 in the Operation Guide). If they have different paper, the output may not be printed correctly appear. 7 4 5 6 4 From the Name drop down list, select Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX printer if it is not selected. 5 Enter the page range of the document you - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 247
opens. 8 On the Media tab, select the paper size that matches the paper size of the document from the Page Size drop down list. The printer will automatically switch to the paper source (the paper cassette, MP tray, or the option paper feeder, if installed) so that the correct paper will - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 248
to 297 mm in length. To set the custom size 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the printer's properties dialog box. Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers > right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon > click Properties > click the Media tab. 2 Click the Custom - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 249
Printing from Windows Applications 5 Enter the height and width of the custom size in Size. You can select the unit of measurement; inches or millimeters, on the User Settings dialog box to be accessed by clicking the User button on Note the Device Settings tab. 6 Click the OK button. The custom - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 250
Printing from Windows Applications Advanced Media Settings Making the Advanced Media settings allows you to activate the following advanced printer functions. • Cover mode: Adds the front cover and/or the back cover to the document. • Page insert: Inserts a blank or printed page before any page(s) - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 251
Printing from Windows Applications To print the cover pages on the different paper. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Settings button on the Media tab. The Advanced Media Settings dialog box opens. 3 Click the Cover Mode check box. 3 5 4 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 252
page on the cover, click the Front Outside check box. Note that the Front Inside, Back Inside, and Back Outside are not applicable for model FS-1900. 6 Select the paper source for the cover(s) from the Media for Cover list box. Note that thick paper, colored paper, etc., should be loaded on - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 253
can be used with Cover Mode but not with Transparency Interleaving. Note To include a separator sheet in the document. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Settings button on the Media tab. The Advanced Media Settings dialog box opens. 3-8 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 254
, 18." 5 Select the Print on to Front check box to print on the separators. Note that the Print onto Back is not applicable for model FS-1900. If you check this check box on, each separator sheet is printed with data reflecting its position in the entire print job. For example, the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 255
Setting the Paper Type in MP Tray on page 1-31 in the Operation Guide). It inserts a blank (or printed) backing sheet between the transparencies to sheets between transparencies. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Select Multi-Purpose Feeder (MP - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 256
Printing from Windows Applications 4 Click the Transparency Interleaving check box. 4 6 5 5 Select the source for the backing sheet from the Media for Backing list box, for example Cassette 1. 6 Select Print onto Backing if you want the same data to be printed on the backing sheet as on the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 257
of 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, or 25 pages. You can also select the layout of the pages printed on a sheet. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Layout tab. 3 Select the number of pages to be printed from the Pages per Sheet drop down list. You - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 258
be scaled according to the percentage selected. The range for the scaling percentage is 20 % to 500 %. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Layout tab. 3 Select the desired percentage from the Scaling box. 4 Click the OK button to return to - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 259
1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Imaging tab. 3 Select the resolution of the print job from the Print Quality drop down list. 4 If you want to set Resolution, Kyocera - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 260
are too light, too gray, or too dark. Text is unaffected by the Grayscale Adjustment settings. Note 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Imaging tab. 3 To lighten or darken the graphic images, drag the Brightness slider. 4 To control the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 261
job is produced and may resolve some font printing issues. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Imaging tab. 3 To specify how TrueType fonts are sent to the printer, select one of the options from TrueType Fonts: • Select Download TrueType - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 262
, a new watermark can be created. Also the print position, font, size, etc. can be specified freely. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Watermark tab. 3 Remove the check mark of Disable Feature. 4 Select the desired watermark type from the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 263
Printing from Windows Applications When creating or changing the watermark, click the Add or Edit button. The Watermark Properties dialog box opens. Specify the print position, font, size, etc. The graphic on the left will change to reflect your selection. Click the OK button. The new watermark will - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 264
Printing from Windows Applications Using the Duplexer (DU-60) You can print on both sides of paper by using the paper cassette, or option paper feeder if installed. You can use long-edge or short-edge binding combined with either landscape or portrait printing. Use Orientation options on the - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 265
Printing from Windows Applications 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Layout tab. 3 When printing on both sides, click Print on Both Sides (Duplex) and then check the Flip on Long Edge or Flip - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 266
mode, group mode, and mailbox mode. For the function of each mode, see Sorter modes on page 3-23. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab. 3 Select Mailbox [Face-down] as Output to drop down list. To understand sorter modes, see page - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 267
Printing from Windows Applications 4 To use the collate mode, check mark the Collate check box. To use the group mode, remove the check mark of Collate. To use the mailbox mode, check mark the Mailbox check box and select a mailbox in the Mailbox drop down list. 3-22 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 268
of each page of an 4-page long document. The mailbox mode delivers the printed pages to the tray you specify on the printer driver. When the sorter tray becomes full, the printer indicates the Option tray # paper full message and pauses until you remove all the pages in the sorter tray indicated by - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 269
mode saves print jobs in the printer without printing until you instruct the printer to do so at the operator panel. Printing using this mode requires the 4-digit PIN number you set using the printer driver. • Stored Job (Job Storage): This mode allows you to store print jobs that are frequently - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 270
desire. Code Job (Temporary and Permanent) Job Storage reduces the time to print multiple copies. When printing, select a type of code job at the printer driver. The following two types of code jobs are available: • Permanent Code Job • Temporary Code Job For how to make the settings, see Printing - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 271
there are sudden increases in the required number of copies during a meeting. To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings dialog box will appear. 3-26 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 272
saved to the Microdrive as it is printed. If additional copies are required, print using the Quick Copy menu in the e-MPS menu at the printer operator panel. For details, see page 1-57 in the Operation - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 273
copies, paper wastage can be avoided. The print jobs will be deleted when the printer is turned off. To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 274
print job will be stored to the Microdrive as it is printed. The printer will first print only one copy if you set to print multiple number printouts. If there is no problem, resume printing the remaining copies using the Quick Copy menu in the e-MPS menu at the printer operator panel. For details, - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 275
with others. Print jobs will be deleted when they are printed or when the printer is turned off. To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings dialog - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 276
numbers between 0 and 9. This number is synonymous to user ID which is required to enter at the printer operator panel when retrieving. 5 Click the OK button. The Print dialog box is displayed again. Click in the e-MPS menu at the printer operator panel. For details, see page 1-61 in the Operation - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 277
to print them later as required. The print jobs will not be deleted when the printer is turned off. To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings dialog - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 278
desired 4-digit access code using any numbers between 0 and 9. You must enter this number at the printer operator panel when printing. 5 Click the OK button. The Print dialog box is displayed again. menu in the e-MPS menu at the printer operator panel. For details, see page 1-63 in the Operation - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 279
and then set the Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray beforehand. Follow these procedures. 1 Browse through Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2 Right click on the Kyocera Mita FS-1900 KX icon and then click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. 3 Click the Device Settings tab. 3-34 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 280
Printing from Windows Applications 4 Click the User button. The User Settings dialog box is displayed. 5 Select PCL XL or PCL 5e in the Page Description Language drop down list, and click the OK button. 3-35 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 281
Printing from Windows Applications 6 Double-click Hard Disk in the Device Options list. The Hard Disk Settings dialog box will be displayed. 7 Enter the mailbox name in the Mailbox Name, and the tray number in the Virtual Output Tray, and then click the Save button. Multiple virtual mailbox tray - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 282
the Hard Disk Settings dialog box. 9 Click the OK button. Using VMB Printing To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings dialog box will appear. 3-37 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 283
. The print job will be stored to the Microdrive without printing. To print, use the Print VMB Data menu in the e-MPS menu at the printer operator panel and specify the virtual mail box numbers. You can also print the list of virtual mail box trays. For details, see page 1-68 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 284
on the Job List that can be printed using the List of Code Job menu of the printer. To print, proceed as follows. 1 Display the printer driver's Properties dialog box from the application software. 2 Click the Output tab and then click the Job Settings button. The Job Settings dialog box will - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 285
Printing from Windows Applications 4 Click the OK button. The Print dialog box is displayed again. Click the OK button to start printing. The print job will be stored to the Microdrive as it is printed. 3-40 - Kyocera 1900N | FS-1900 Operation Guide Rev-1.1 - Page 286
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