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Table of Contents r Français r Italiano FS-1700/3700 User’s Manual Kyocera Laser Printers - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 2
-set to emulate the HP LaserJet 4 Plus. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2 (on CD-ROM). Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES. Notice The information in this manual is - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 3
Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte Letraset Ltd. elsewhere. Bitstream Sublicense Agreement FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by KYOCERA CORPORATION under license. KYOCERA, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, non-exclusive right to use - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 4
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the the instructions, may and on, the user is encouraged to try Kyocera as the manufacturer cannot guarantee compliance with FCC rules. To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 5
is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cable. Safety information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 6
August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Ozone concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O3 ) which may concentrate in the place - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 7
instructions and save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Except as explained elsewhere in User's Manual, do not attempt to service - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 8
not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software. Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 9
and ship the developer unit (and the waste toner bottle) separately. The printer is originally supplied with a shipping container specifically designed for the developer unit. Pack the developer unit in this container and the waste toner bottle in the plastic bag obtainable from a toner kit and ship - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 10
and is designed as a permanent component in the printer. The only maintenance regularly needed is to replenish the toner supply in the developer approximately every 10,000 pages and to clean some parts inside the printer. Amorphous silicon drum-Kyocera's own unique ceramics technology has led to the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 11
supports most Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 Plus compatible symbol sets for both bitmap and scalable fonts. Display of printer messages in any of three languages- English, French, or German. As an option it is also possible to have the messages displayed in other languages. Please contact your Kyocera - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 12
/FS-3700. The printer illustrations and printed samples used in this manual are of the FS3700. Installation Manual The Installation Manual guides you through the following topics: Ë Installation Ë Printer basic operation CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library) The CD-ROM supplied contains the printer User - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 13
Introduction User's Manual (on CD-ROM): F Installation F Printer operation F Control panel operations F Fonts F Maintenance and troubleshooting F Symbol sets PRESCRIBE II Programming Manual (on CD-ROM): F PRESCRIBE II command reference F Fonts F Bar codes F Printer permanent parameters F Emulation - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 14
Printer 1-1 1.1. Positioning the Printer 1-1 Clearance 1-1 Places to Avoid 1-1 Basic requirements 1-2 Power Supply 1-3 1.2. Unpacking and Inspection 1-3 List of shipped components 1-4 1.3. Names of Parts 14 12-Set the Emulation Mode 1-14 13-Install the Printer Driver 1-15 1.5. Multi-Purpose - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 15
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer 2-1 2.1. Control Panel 2-1 Message Display 2-2 Interface Indicator 2-2 Resolution Indicator 2-2 Paper Size Indicator 2-3 2-21 Deleting Data from a Memory Card 2-22 Formatting a Memory Card 2-23 Printing a list of data names 2-24 xiv - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 16
4 Maintenance 4-1 4.1. Toner Kit Replacement 4-1 Toner Kit to be Used 4-1 Supplying Toner 4-2 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle 4-4 4.2. Cleaning 4-6 Main Charger Unit 4-6 Paper Feed Unit 4-8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.1. General Guide 5-1 5.2. Power Problems 5-2 5.3. Interface Problems - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 17
6.1. IBM Symbol Sets 6-2 6.2. Diablo 630 Symbol Sets 6-8 6.3. LQ-850 Symbol Sets 6-11 6.4. HP LaserJet 4 Plus Symbol Sets 6-13 Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1 Appendix B Paper Selection B-1 B.1. General Guidelines B-1 Paper Availability B-1 Paper Specifications B-2 B.2. Selecting the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 18
installed are listed in the table below. Please refer to this table when expanding the printer's memory. Printing condition HP LaserJet 4 Plus only HP LaserJet 4 Plus, duplex mode = on HP LaserJet 4 Plus/KPDL, duplex mode = None HP LaserJet 4 Plus/KPDL, duplex mode = on HP LaserJet 4 Plus/KPDL - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 19
the host computer. 2. Remove the three screws from the printer's rear cover. 3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer. * Before pulling the main board out, clean an area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer's rear panel. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 20
1.7. Memory Expansion Installation SIMM to be used See your Kyocera dealer for purchasing information of the SIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer. Either 1 MB, 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB SIMMs can be used for memory expansion. Together with the memory already present in the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 21
and tilt the SIMM as shown, then pull the SIMM out of the socket. Reverse the procedure under Withdrawing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer to put the main circuit board back into the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 22
. To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure the power switch is off. Plug the power cord into the printer and turn power on. 2. When the printer is on-line, press the STATUS key. 3. If the installation has been successful, the Total memory (Memory Allocation) of the status - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 23
-set to emulate the HP LaserJet 4 Plus. The emulation mode can be changed by following the procedures described in Chapter 2 (on CD-ROM). Notice on Software SOFTWARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPORT THE PRINTER'S NATIVE MODE OR ONE OF ITS EMULATION MODES. Notice The information in this manual is - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 24
Ltd. in Canada, and Esselte Letraset Ltd. elsewhere. Bitstream Sublicense Agreement FONTWARE/TrueDoc developed by BITSTREAM INC. is provided as part of this Printer by KYOCERA CORPORATION under license. KYOCERA, as a Licensee of BITSTREAM, grants you, the Sublicensee, non-exclusive right to use - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 25
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the the instructions, may and on, the user is encouraged to try Kyocera as the manufacturer cannot guarantee compliance with FCC rules. To use equipment which does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 26
is not in use capped using the protective cap supplied. Use shielded interface cable. Safety information Laser safety This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to Radiation Control for - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 27
August 1, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Ozone concentration The printers generate ozone gas (O3 ) which may concentrate in the place - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 28
instructions and save these instructions for later use. 2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. Except as explained elsewhere in User's Manual, do not attempt to service - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 29
not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or operation of the equipment or software. Prolonged Non-Use and Moving the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 30
and ship the developer unit (and the waste toner bottle) separately. The printer is originally supplied with a shipping container specifically designed for the developer unit. Pack the developer unit in this container and the waste toner bottle in the plastic bag obtainable from a toner kit and ship - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 31
and is designed as a permanent component in the printer. The only maintenance regularly needed is to replenish the toner supply in the developer approximately every 10,000 pages and to clean some parts inside the printer. Amorphous silicon drum-Kyocera's own unique ceramics technology has led to the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 32
supports most Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 Plus compatible symbol sets for both bitmap and scalable fonts. Display of printer messages in any of three languages- English, French, or German. As an option it is also possible to have the messages displayed in other languages. Please contact your Kyocera - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 33
/FS-3700. The printer illustrations and printed samples used in this manual are of the FS3700. Installation Manual The Installation Manual guides you through the following topics: Ë Installation Ë Printer basic operation CD-ROM (Kyocera Digital Library) The CD-ROM supplied contains the printer User - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 34
Introduction User's Manual (on CD-ROM): F Installation F Printer operation F Control panel operations F Fonts F Maintenance and troubleshooting F Symbol sets PRESCRIBE II Programming Manual (on CD-ROM): F PRESCRIBE II command reference F Fonts F Bar codes F Printer permanent parameters F Emulation - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 35
Printer 1-1 1.1. Positioning the Printer 1-1 Clearance 1-1 Places to Avoid 1-1 Basic requirements 1-2 Power Supply 1-3 1.2. Unpacking and Inspection 1-3 List of shipped components 1-4 1.3. Names of Parts 14 12-Set the Emulation Mode 1-14 13-Install the Printer Driver 1-15 1.5. Multi-Purpose - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 36
Table of Contents Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer 2-1 2.1. Control Panel 2-1 Message Display 2-2 Interface Indicator 2-2 Resolution Indicator 2-2 Paper Size Indicator 2-3 2-21 Deleting Data from a Memory Card 2-22 Formatting a Memory Card 2-23 Printing a list of data names 2-24 xiv - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 37
4 Maintenance 4-1 4.1. Toner Kit Replacement 4-1 Toner Kit to be Used 4-1 Supplying Toner 4-2 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle 4-4 4.2. Cleaning 4-6 Main Charger Unit 4-6 Paper Feed Unit 4-8 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 5.1. General Guide 5-1 5.2. Power Problems 5-2 5.3. Interface Problems - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 38
6.1. IBM Symbol Sets 6-2 6.2. Diablo 630 Symbol Sets 6-8 6.3. LQ-850 Symbol Sets 6-11 6.4. HP LaserJet 4 Plus Symbol Sets 6-13 Appendix A Printer Specifications A-1 Appendix B Paper Selection B-1 B.1. General Guidelines B-1 Paper Availability B-1 Paper Specifications B-2 B.2. Selecting the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 39
to accept any data that arrives until the current interface buffer is full, at which point it instructs the computer to stop sending data. Data stored while off-line are printed when the printer is returned to the on-line state. Abandoning a Printing Job You can abandon a printing job before it - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 40
press the ENTER key to abandon the job. When a few pages have been printed out, the printer stops, ready to begin the next job. * If you donot stop the computer program first, after the printer executes the printing halt, it immediately starts printing again as it continues to receive data from the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 41
2.2. Operating Procedures 1 2 Option interface information (if installed) 3a 3 4 5 6 Sample Status Page 2-9 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 42
Emulation type is indicated by the one of the following numbers. 0-Line printer 1-IBM Proprinter X24E 2-Diablo 630 5-Epson LQ-850 6-HP LaserJet 4 Plus Programming manual Chapter 5, Permanent Parameters. 3a - Default font name (V3) The power-up scalable font (if specified) for each interface is listed - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 43
Service information This information is for service purposes. 7 - User defined font list The second status page is a list of fonts (if any) and font information that has been downloaded software, there is sometimes a delay before the printer prints the last page of a job. This occurs when the printer - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 44
MODE key allows you to set or change the printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, page orientation, code set, etc. to pos.)&XON Sets the number of copies to be printed. 001 Emulation > Font > Page orientation Opt. ROM > MEMORY CARD > K Changes the emulation - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 45
tray. Normal Selects the binding mode for duplex printing -short-edge or long-edge binding dump mode; to print a list of resident fonts; to reset the printer; to set the linefeed and items are available only when the printer is installed with the applicable option unit/kit. K For items with the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 46
closing the current paper cassette also awakens the printer to start warming up and become ready. The printer also enters into sleeping mode if it times out while MODE SELECTing, or requesting the addition of paper or toner, indicating the appropriate maintenance message on its message display. 2-14 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 47
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing function. KIR provides high quality printing by providing a software- manual. Q * The KIR setting is None . The KIR setting is Medium . To ensure the optimum KIR setting, the print density must be set to "03 " using the printer - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 48
still get white vertical stripes, adjust the print density control to a darker setting. (See the last page in this manual.) 2.6. Ecoprint mode 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 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 49
When you switch from the HP LaserJet emulation to another, all downloaded fonts and macros are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL resources in memory so that they are intact when you change the emulation back to HP LaserJet 4 Plus. By using the printer's MODE SELECT, you can select - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 50
Corresponding Audio Alarm (Buzzer) Priority Error Message High Replace Toner Clean printr Replace wastetoner bottle Clean printer .. Press CONT Paper jam Alarm Frequency Short beeps: Remarks * Model FS-3700 only ** These error messages are displayed if the relevant option is fitted. 2- - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 51
condition continues (if the printer is in the sleep mode, the alarm will be silent for that period alone). The alarm will cease to sound, however, when the CANCEL key is pressed. To rectify the various error conditions listed above, please refer to Chapter 5 of this manual, or * K to the operating - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 52
fonts are automatically read into the printer. To reread the fonts from a memory card, use the >Read *fonts function. The PRESCRIBE II FRPO I0 command specifies the name of the partition in the memory card to be read automatically at power up. See PRESCRIBE II Programming Manual, Chapter 5 . 2-20 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 53
to the card, a name is assigned automatically. You can use the procedure later in this *section to print a list of data names for confirmation. You cannot write font data to a memory card with the printer. To write data to a memory card, proceed as follows. First check that the memory card can be - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 54
FEED ) key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the printer to automatically print out a memory card write information page as shown below a list of data names as explained on the last page of this manual. Deleting Data from a Memory Card It is possible to use the printer to - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 55
card must be formatted be- *fore it can be used in the printer. Formatting destroys any existing data on the memory card. First check that not exhausted). When the formatting operation is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a formatting information page as shown below. - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 56
2.10. Operating a Memory Card Printing a list of data names The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored in a memory card for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a font card.) The printout (example above) includes the following information. Partition ( - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 57
types of resident fonts: bitmap fonts and scalable (outline) fonts . Also, fonts may be downloaded to the printer's memory from a memory card or disk. These fonts are referred to as downloadable or soft fonts. The printer accepts as many downloadable fonts as its user available memory permits. 3-1 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 58
Figure 3.1.). This pattern is stored in a special format for use in the printer. Bitmap fonts have a fixed height (size) for each character. Therefore, computer and filled in for printing. Depending on the capabilities of the software you use, the scalable fonts can be scaled from 0.25 point - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 59
to HP LaserJet 4 Plus fonts. Option Fonts You can install any of the KPDL option fonts. KPDL fonts The PostScript Type 1 compatible KPDL fonts are available when the printer is installed with the KPDL (Kyocera Page Description Language: Kyocera's version of PostScript) KPDL upgrade kit (PK - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 60
3.2. List of Fonts Resident Bitmap Fonts (1) 3-4 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 61
Resident Bitmap Fonts (2) 3.2. List of Fonts 3-5 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 62
3.2. List of Fonts Resident Bitmap Fonts (3) 3-6 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 63
Resident Scalable Fonts (1) 3.2. List of Fonts 3-7 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 64
3.2. List of Fonts Resident Scalable Fonts (2) 3-8 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 65
Resident Scalable Fonts (3) 3.2. List of Fonts 3-9 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 66
3.2. List of Fonts KPDL Fonts 3-10 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 67
as character sets). This is because the printers the Kyocera page printer emulates have a number of their own symbol also be made from the printer's control panel. See Mode Select Menu on the last page in this manual. Table 3.1. Bitmap Fonts Symbol HP Roman-8 PC-8 PC-8 (D/N) PC-850 Symbol set 3-11 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 68
ISO 69: France ISO 21: Germany US Legal ISO: Latin 2 ISO 17: Spain PS math * ISO: Latin 5 Windows Latin 5 MS publishing * Ventura math * Desktop Math 8 * HP Roman-8 Windows Latin 2 PC-Turkish Windows 3.0 PS text IBM PC-8 IBM PC-8 (D/N) Macintosh IBM PC-850 Ventura international Ventura US Pi font - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 69
3.3. Symbol set AudreyTwo-RegularSWC Clarendon-CondensedSWC Courier-BoldItalicSWC Courier-BoldISWC Courier-ItalicSWC Courier-SWC Dutch801SWC-Bold Dutch801SWC-BoldItalic Dutch801SWC-Italic Dutch801SWC-Roman Flareserif821-ExtraBoldSWC Flareserif821-RomanSWC Incised901SWC-Black Incised901SWC-Italic - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 70
4 Maintenance This printer is designed to provide years of trouble-free service without the necessity of printer module replacement. However, you must replace the toner container in the printer with a replacement container from a new toner kit. Also, to ensure good print quality, various parts - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 71
the old toner container from the printer. Remove the old toner container as gently as possible. Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing. 3. Put the old toner container in the plastic bag supplied with the toner kit. Dispose of the toner container. The old toner container may - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 72
developer. 4.1. Toner Kit Replacement Sealing Strip 8. Push the top of the toner container unit ("PUSH ") HERE until it locks in. Make sure that the toner container is properly locked in the printer. 9. Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part in this diagram. It is necessary to clean - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 73
4.1. Toner Kit Replacement Replace the Waste Toner Bottle When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner bottle in the printer should also be replaced with a new one from the new toner kit. 1. Open the printer side cover. Side Cover 2. Remove the waste toner bottle as shown right. - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 74
Replacement 5. Locate the new waste toner bottle in the toner kit, and install in the printer as shown right. Do not cap the new waste toner bot- tle. Insert the new waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the figure. New Waste Toner Bottle 6. After ensuring that - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 75
to the maintenance procedures described on the following pages, the charger wire in the drum unit and paper feed unit should be cleaned from time to time, or whenever print quality problems occur. To avoid print quality problems, the following printer parts must be cleaned with every toner container - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 76
Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the new toner kit, and remove the cap. The grid cleaner pad is impregnated with water. Perform the following cleaning procedure before the pad dries. 2. Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad uppermost, as shown in the diagram. Protective - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 77
paper dust on the registration roller and the paper ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit. Paper Ramp Wiper Cloth * Transfer Roller [Black] See Note ( ) below Registration Roller * Paper Feed Unit Do not touch the transfer roller (the black roller) when wiping the paper ramp. 4-8 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 78
may or may not occur. The procedures are easy to follow. If a problem persists after you have completed the appropriate troubleshooting procedures, call for the assistance of a service person. 5.1. General Guide If the printer does not print If nothing is displayed on the message display on the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 79
file and software. Try printing a different file, or using a different print command. Try using a different cable. Compare the pin assignments listed in Appendix C with the specifications of your cable. Call for the assistance of a service person. If the above checks do not solve the problem, call - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 80
. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is given below. If the checks explained in this section do not solve the problem, call for the assistance of a service person. Completely blank printout Check the developer unit. Open the printer top cover and check that the developer unit is - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 81
the problem may be a damaged drum unit or fuser roller. Call for the assistance of a service person. Black or white vertical streaks Check the control panel. If the Toner low TK-20 Clean printer message is displayed and the indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1. Clean the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 82
Faint or blurred printing 5.4. Print Quality Problems Check the control panel. If the Toner low TK-20 Clean printer message is displayed and the indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1. Set the print density from the control panel to a higher level than the current setting. - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 83
4.2. ) using the wiper supplied, or a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Check the transfer roller. If the transfer roller is dirty with toner, try printing several pages; or call for the assistance of a service person. Characters out of position Check the file or program. See if the problem is caused by - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 84
Condition Flashing Lit Fast Flashing Slow Flashing Lit Flashing Lit Corrective Action The printer has run low on toner. The toner should be replaced as soon as possible. Install a new toner kit. See Section 4.1. (Toner Empty) There is a paper jam. There is a possibility that paper may be jammed - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 85
into the face-down tray. (Model FS-3700 only) Add paper to the paper cassette or multi-purpose tray. Set paper Press CONT Load paper ( paper size) Paper jam Warning Low memory Toner low TK-20 Clean printer Replace Toner Clean printer Clean printer ..Press CONT Replace Wastetoner bottle Missing - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 86
. Controller error (n =0 , 1 , 2 , ...)-Call a service person. The printer does not operate when a message beginning with F is displayed. The select Auto. See the last page in this manual. The memory card is accidentally removed from the printer's memory card slot during reading. If you continue - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 87
command or from the printer's control panel (codes 09 and 11 only). The error is indicated by one of the numbers ## listed below. 01 : Card 07 : Non-Kyocera format. Reformat the memory card using MODE SELECT (See page 2-21. ). 08 : Partition name error. Follow instructions given attempt in Chapter - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 88
take the appropriate action listed below: A B D C Figure 5.1. Printer Symbol Check the face- unit half way and remove the jammed paper. See Figure 5.4. Return the paper feed unit to the printer problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer. Call a service person. 5-11 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 89
it. Torn pieces of paper are difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the jam recovery. Rear Cover Figure 5.2. Rear Cover Paper Feed Unit Figure 5.3. Paper Cassette 5-12 Figure 5.4. Paper Feed - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 90
On >Alt.emulation HP LJ 4Plus (*3) >Baud rate 9600 >Data bits 87 >Stop bits 12 >Parity None >Protocol DTR(pos.)&XON This List of resident Fonts >Printer Reset >LF action LF only CR and LF Ignore LF : These items will not show unless the printer is installed with the applicable option unit/kit - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 91
has more than 10 MB (14 MB if the duplexer is on) of additionally installed main memory. *10: For service purpose only. *2: Your dealer can install the KPDL (Kyocera's version of Adobe's PostScript command language) upgrade kit in your printer. The printer needs at least 3 (2) MB of memory in order - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 92
pages/month Drum Developer Amorphous silicon drum Mono-component dry developer Main charger Positive scorotron charger Transferring Separation Negative charger roller Curvature separation Drum cleaning Drum discharging Blade cleaner Illumination by eraser LED array Fuser Toner saving Paper - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 93
Printer Specifications Item Capacity of output trays Ambient conditions Power requirements Power consumption Noise Dimensions Weight FS-1700 Description FS-3700 Immeasurably low when sleeping (Measured 1 m from the outside of the printer, main unit only) 373 mm (14.7") wide x 310 mm (12.2") high - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 94
. The guidelines given below will increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer. Paper Availability Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper intended for xerographic copiers can also be used - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 95
4% to 6% Long grain 80% or more B.2. 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 high-quality printing - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 96
available for the paper sizes listed in Table B.2 . The x 257 mm Other sizes of paper can be fed manually. The minimum size of manually fed paper is 80 x 148 mm (3.1 x printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 97
grain). Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used in the printer should be long grain. Other Paper instructions are usually given on the paper package. Electrostatic properties: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 98
be placed in the cassette; they must be fed manually and delivered in the face up stack. Since special paper, test a sample on the printer and check that printing quality is satisfactory. mils) ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 in) 90° ±0.2° To avoid trouble, OHP film must be delivered face-up. If OHP film jams - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 99
part of the printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually is particularly likely to give trouble in printing. Adhesive label paper off, causing serious jam problems. Top sheet (white arrangement Table B.4 lists the specifications for - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 100
Paper Envelopes The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to 79 g/m2 (16 to 21 lbs/ream). Envelopes must be manually fed. An Paper Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, listed in Table B.1. In addition, the pigments used in the paper must - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 101
C.1. Parallel Interface Appendix C Host Computer Interface This appendix describes the signals used in the laser printer's parallel, RS-232C/RS-422A interfaces. It also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage levels. The RS-232C/RS-422A protocols are - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 102
pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.1 . Asterisks in the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C.1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments Pin In/out - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 103
-Line [Select] (Pin 13) This signal is high when the printer is on-line and low when the printer is off-line. It goes low *when the upper unit is raised, or when the ON LINE key is pressed to set the printer off-line. The Paper Empty and On-Line signals are not - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 104
C.1. Parallel Interface Select In [NSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force the printer on-line. In high-speed mode, it is used as an interrupt. C-4 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 105
422A Interface RS-232C interface Interface Signals The pins of the printer's RS-232C interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.2 . The table also indicates whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer. Table C.2. RS-232C Signal Pin Assignments Pin In/out - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 106
. RS-422A interface The serial interface of this printer was set to RS-232C mode before leaving the Kyocera certified technician. Kyocera shall not be liable for damage due to improper changing of this main circuit board jumper connector. *Removing the Main Circuit Board The following instructions - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 107
the host computer. 2. Remove the three screws from the printer's rear cover. 3. Pull the main circuit board all the way out * of the printer. Before pulling the main board out, clean an area on the table, etc., at the back of the printer's rear panel. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 108
Status Page] If RS-422A is indicated here, the setting was successful. Interface Signals The pins in the printer's RS-422A interface connector carry the signals listed in Table C.3 . Table C.3. RS-422A Signal Pin Assignments Pin In/out Signal 1 - FG 3 In RDA 7 - SG 9 Out SDA 10 - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 109
C.2. RS-232C/RS-422A Interface RS-422A interface voltage levels The interface signal voltage levels conform with the EIA RS-422A standard. The differential voltage varies from 200 mV to 6V. SERIAL Connector š š The connector marked "I I I " (RS-232C/RS-422A) on the rear panel is a DB-25S connector. - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 110
follows in sending data to the printer. The RS-232C/ RS-422A parameters are stored in battery backed-up memory. They are indicated on the status printout. They can be changed by the FRPO (firmware reprogram) command described in the Programming Manual. The parameters and their identification codes - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 111
to send a fairly large amount of data in a continuous stream. H8: Received-data buffer size This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10K bytes. The factory-set value is 6 meaning 60K bytes. Since DTR/DSR protocol is not used with the RS-422A standard, select a pa - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 112
all remaining loose ends, or seal them with thermofit tube. 8. Screw the plastic cover back on. Connecting the Printer to the Computer 1. Check that the power of both the printer and computer is switched off. 2. Discharge yourself by touching a metal object such as a doorknob. 3. Remove the plastic - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 113
for DTR. If you are uncertain as to the printer's current parameter settings, you can reset them to the values listed above by following the manner described in the last page in this manual. 8. Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many computers this can be done by setting - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 114
2-2 PAPER SIZE indicator 2-3 RESOLUTION indicator 2-2 symbolic indicators 2-4 COPY indicator 2-3 D Developer unit 1-8 Downloadable font 3-1 Ecoprint mode 2-16 E Ecopower mode x, 2-14 Ecoprint x setting 2-16 Emulation 2-12, Last page code set Last page Envelopes B-7 Error Messages - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 115
kit (IB-3) 1-15 PostScript upgrade kit 1-15 Main circuit board 1-23, C-6 Maintenance messages Add paper 5-8 Call service person En 5-9 Call service person Fn 5-9 Clean printer ..Press CONT 5-8 Face-down tray paper full 5-8 Load paper 5-8 Missing Waste- toner bottle 5-8 Paper feed unit - Kyocera FS 1700 | FS-1700/3700 Users Manual - Page 116
life 4-1 release lever 4-2 replacement 4-1 sealing strip 1-8, 4-3 Toner kit 4-1 Top cover 1-8 - 1-9 Troubleshooting error messages 5-9 guidelines 5-1 indicators 5-7 interface 5-2 maintenance messages 5-8 quality problem 5-3 Two-dimensional bar code (PDF417) x Typeface 3-1 Index
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