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respective companies. Examples of the operations given in this guide are for the Windows XP printing environment. Essentially the same operations are used for Windows 95/98/Me/2000 environments. Models supported by the KX printer driver Copier/MFP Printers KM- 1510 KM- 1530 KM- 1810 KM- 1815 KM - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 3
Components ...25 Installing the Latest Printer Driver 27 Chapter 2 Printer Properties 29 Accessing Printer Properties ...29 Installing Optional Printing on Paper of Non-Standard Sizes 55 Duplex Printing ...58 Manual Duplex ...59 Reverse Order Printing ...62 Prologue/Epilogue ...62 Printing - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 4
Chapter 4 Using Optional Equipment 89 Staple ...89 Using the Stapler ...89 Offset ...91 Punch ...92 Cover Mode, Page Insert, and Transparency Interleaving 93 Printing with Covers ...93 Cover Printing Options ...94 Page Insert ...97 Combinations ...99 Transparency Interleaving ...100 Booklet - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 5
1 Installation Installing the Printer Driver in Windows A printer driver is an application that sends documents to the printer. Install the printer driver from the supplied Kyocera Software Library CD-ROM. Once installed, a variety of printer settings can be configured. NOTE In Windows XP or 2000 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 6
paper and any toner or ink cartridges) before connecting the cable. • For further details on connecting using a parallel cable, refer to the printer's Operation Guide. • If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box is displayed, click Cancel. 3 Insert the Kyocera Software Library CD - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 7
6 Click Install KX Driver. Installation 7 The Welcome to the Kyocera Printer Installation Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 8 The Local or Network Connection dialog box appears. Select Local connection, and click Next. 3 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 8
Next. • If the Found New Hardware dialog box appears, click Cancel. • If the Hardware Installation warning dialog box appears, click Continue Anyway. • If the Network Printer Port Monitor dialog box appears, select Yes to install an e-mail printer port for network printing and click Next. 4 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 9
box appears. Select LPT1: from Use the following port:, and then click Next. 11 The Name Your Printer dialog box appears. Select Yes or No to use the printer as the default printer for Windows-based programs. Click Next. 12 The Printer Sharing dialog box appears. If you do not want to share the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 10
test page does not print properly, click Troubleshoot to determine the problem. • Select No if you do not wish to print a test page and click Next. 14 The Confirm Settings dialog box appears. Verify the settings and click Install. The printer driver installation begins. 15 Once the installation is - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 11
insert paper and any toner or ink cartridges) before connecting the cable. • For further details on connecting using a USB cable, refer to the printer's Operation Guide. • If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, click Cancel. 3 Insert the Kyocera Software Library CD-ROM - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 12
inserting the CD-ROM into the CD drive, navigate to Windows Explorer, access the CD-ROM, and double-click the Setup.exe file. 6 Click Install KX Driver. 7 The Welcome to the Kyocera Printer Installation Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 8 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 13
8 The Local or Network Connection dialog box appears. Select Local Connection and click Next. 9 The Select Printer Model dialog box appears. From the list, select the Manufacturer and corresponding Printers you wish to connect, and click Next. NOTE • If Found New Hardware dialog box appears, click - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 14
Monitor dialog box appears, select Yes and then click Next. 10 The Select the Printer Port dialog box appears. Select USB port (for example, USB001 or KMUSB001) from the listed ports, then click Next and proceed to step 14. If - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 15
Serial number list appears. Confirm the serial number and click OK. If the Serial number list is blank, cancel the installation procedure. Turn off the printer and return to step 1. 14 The Name Your - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 16
one of the following options. • Select Yes (recommended) to print a test page to confirm the proper operation of your printer and click Next. If the test page does not print properly, click Troubleshoot to determine the problem. • Select No if you do not wish to print a test page, and click Next. 12 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 17
Installation 17 The Confirm Settings dialog box appears. Verify the printer settings and click Install. The printer driver installation begins. 18 Once the installation is complete, the Printer Installed Successfully dialog box appears. Choose from one of the following options. • Select Yes ( - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 18
paper and any toner or ink cartridges) before connecting the cable. • For further details on connecting using a parallel cable, refer to the printer's Operation Guide. • If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box displays, click Cancel. 3 Insert the Kyocera Software Library CD-ROM - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 19
Installation 4 Click View License Agreement to display and read the License Agreement. 5 Click Accept to proceed to the Main Menu dialog box. 6 Click Install KX Driver. 7 The Welcome to the Kyocera Printer Installation Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 15 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 20
box appears. Select Network Connection and click Next. 9 The Locate Your Printer dialog box appears. Select one of the following search methods: • Type the printer name...: Leave the printer name blank and click Next. All printers available on network servers appear. If you have directly typed in - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 21
Select Yes or No to determine whether to apply the selected printer as the default printer for all Windows-based applications. 11 The Confirm Settings dialog box appears. Verify the printer settings and click Install. The printer driver installation begins. 12 Once the installation is complete, the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 22
paper and any toner or ink cartridges) before connecting the cable. • For further details on connecting using a network cable, refer to the printer's Operation Guide. • If the Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears, click Cancel. 3 Insert the Kyocera Software Library CD-ROM - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 23
inserting the CD-ROM into the CD drive, navigate to Windows Explorer, access the CD-ROM, and double-click the Setup.exe file. 6 Click Install KX Driver. 7 The Welcome to the Kyocera Printer Installation Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next. 19 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 24
on connecting a network printing environment, refer to the IB21E/IB-22 User's Manual on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. 9 The Select Printer Model dialog box appears. From the list, select the Manufacturer and corresponding Printers you wish to connect, and click Next. NOTE • If Found New - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 25
Monitor dialog box appears, select Yes and click Next. 10 The Select the Printer Port dialog box appears. Select KPrint Port: from the Create a new port: Type list, and then click Next. 11 The KPrint Add Port Wizard dialog box appears. Select Print using LPR (Line Printer Remote) and click Next. 21 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 26
. • Click Search... if the IP Address or Host Name is not known. A list of available network printers displays. Select the network printer, then click OK. Click Next to continue. 13 Confirm the destination printer port name and click Next. 14 Confirm the settings, and click Finish. 15 The Name Your - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 27
one of the following options. • Select Yes (recommended) to print a test page to confirm the proper operation of your printer and click Next. If the test page does not print properly, click Troubleshoot to determine the problem. • Select No if you do not wish to print a test page, and click Next. 23 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 28
wish to install optional components and click Next. 20 The Printer Installed Successfully dialog box. Choose from one of the following options. • Select Yes and click Next to install additional printer drivers. The New Printer Installation dialog box appears. • Select No to complete the installation - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 29
functions of your printer driver by installing components that compliment the ways in which you utilize your printer. For more information on profiles, refer to Saving Profiles on page 125. The displayed components may vary based on the printer model. NOTE To install Printer Components: 1 Once the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 30
instructions in the dialog box to proceed. • The Confirm Settings dialog box appears. Verify the selected component items, and click Install. 3 The Printer installation, and click Finish. • Select Yes to install additional printer drivers, and then click Next. Refer to the Local and Network - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 31
Latest Printer Driver The latest Kyocera printer driver can be obtained from http://www.kyoceramita.com/ download/, and can be installed using the Windows Add Printer Wizard. To install using the Add Printer Wizard This section describes how to install a printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 32
the instructions. 4 When the Completing the Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears, click Finish. 5 The Hardware Installation dialog box appears and the Hardware Installation warning message may display. If the warning message appears, click Continue Anyway. Installation of the printer driver is - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 33
Properties This section explains how to customize the installed printer driver settings including: • Accessing Printer Properties • Installing Optional Devices • User Settings • Page Description Language (PDL) Settings • Administrator Settings • Compatibility Settings Follow the steps below to - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 34
tab. 2 In the Device Options of the Device Settings tab, select the check boxes for any optional devices installed in your printer. NOTE Some optional devices cannot be installed simultaneously. For example, a finisher and a booklet stitcher. After you have selected a device, other devices - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 35
details, see Assigning Virtual Mailboxes on page 32. 4 In the Memory box, select the memory capacity of your printer. This setting is required to optimize the downloading of printer fonts. Punch Settings Select the check box for the finishing device the Device Options list, such as Finisher or - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 36
Booklet Stitcher Punch Settings The Booklet Stitcher feature allows you to set the number of holes punched in each printed page. If you enable the Booklet Stitcher check box in the Device Options list, the Punch Unit Setting dialog box appears. If the device listing is already enabled, double-click - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 37
Disk is specified in settings on the printer operator panel. For further details, consult the printer's Operation Guide. To change RAM Disk setting: 1 In Disk capacity may vary depending on your printer model and installed memory. In the example of the FS-9500 shown above, if the memory corresponds - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 38
of Measurement • Language Preference Selection • Simplified User Interface (printer FS-1018 only) Identification You can display the user information for the current print job on the printer operator panel. For further details, refer to Job Name Display on - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 39
Printer Properties In the User Settings dialog box choose from inches or millimeters. Language Preference Selection The Language Preference option specifies the language of the driver box. Simplified User Interface For printer FS-1018 only, the user has the option of selecting a simplified - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 40
When this option is checked, Printer Properties appears in a simplified version when accessed from (PDL) by clicking PDL on the Device Settings tab. Depending on your printer model, available PDLs may vary. You can choose from PCL (Printer Control Language) XL, PCL 5e, PCL 5c, or KPDL. We recommend - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 41
(monochrome and color printers) PCL 5c (color printers) PCL 5e (monochrome printers) KPDL (color and monochrome printers) Descriptions The most language, as the PDL. KPDL is used when printing from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3. An optional KPDL upgrade kit may be required for some - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 42
The Administrator Settings dialog box appearance and options will vary depending on your printer. The range of settings is shown on the two versions of the , refer to Job Accounting in the Operation Manual on the supplied CD-ROM. This function is available on FS-6020 and later printer models. 38 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 43
printing. The job name is the name sent from the application to the printer driver or it can be selected in the Job Settings dialog box before printing. during printing. The group name is the information entered according to the instructions in Identification on page 34. 3 Click OK. By setting a - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 44
To set the Administrator password: 1 Select the Lock these Settings check box to access the Set Password dialog box. 2 In the Set Password dialog box, enter the new password in the New password field. Re-enter the password in the Confirm new password field and click OK. The password must be between - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 45
other manufacturers or older Kyocera printers. This alignment of old and new media sources allows all macros created under previous drivers to maintain compatibility under the new Kyocera Extended Driver. You can use the Driver Info utility, available on the Kyocera Software Library CD, to compare - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 46
2 The Compatibility Settings dialog box appears. From the list in the Media Source Enumeration area, select the paper supply method. The current value is listed in the Enumerated Value box. 3 Enter the new value for the Enumerated Value and click Apply. You can also restore all the parameters to the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 47
Configure keeps the printer driver's Device settings consistent with the actual printer devices. Auto Configure currently supports these ports IPP) • Windows XP - TCP/IP Ports only NOTE TCP/IP port can be either an IP address or the printer name (Host name). Windows 95 is not supported by KACT. 1 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 48
is set to on for your machine, the following message appears: You can change the settings in the Windows Firewall to allow communication between the printer and your computer. The default setting for Windows XP Service Pack 2 is for the Windows Firewall to be set to On. 44 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 49
Properties 1 When the Windows Security alert shown above appears, click Unblock to allow communication between the printer and your computer. When you click Unblock, Auto Configure is added to the Windows Firewall exception list, as shown in the example below. The Windows - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 50
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. The Print dialog box does not look the same in every application. NOTE Basic Printing 1 Insert the proper paper size (such as A4) into the printer's paper cassette. 2 From the application's File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box appears. 47 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 52
Name to open a list of installed printers. Select the desired printer. 4 Specify the number of copies to print in the Number of copies field. You can information. NOTE When using Microsoft® Word®, we recommend that you click Options... and select Use printer settings for the default tray. 48 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 53
Printing from Applications 5 Click OK. 6 Click Properties... to access the Properties dialog box. 7 On the Media tab, click the Page Size list and select the appropriate page size. 49 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 54
the Media Type list and select the media type. For further details, refer to Matching the Paper Size before Printing on page 53. • The printer automatically selects paper size that matches the size specified above. A message appears requesting you to fill the multi-purpose tray if the proper paper - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 55
Printing from Applications Using a Different Print Size This section describes how to print documents of different sizes than the original document. The document image is automatically adjusted to match the output page size. 1 In the Properties dialog box, click the Media tab. 2 In the Page Size - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 56
2 Specify the number of source pages in the Pages per Sheet list. You can select the horizontal direction for the page layout using Layout (Sequence). NOTE • If you select four pages per sheet, then four pages are printed on a single sheet as shown in the dialog box in the example above. If AUTO - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 57
printing on regular paper. However, the printer supports a wide variety of printing media depending on your printer model. You can specify the media type the instructions outlined in the supplied printer's Operation Guide. NOTE When paper is loaded properly in the paper cassette, the printer can - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 58
3 Access the printer Properties and click the Media tab. 4 Select the document paper size from the Page Size list. 5 From the Media Type list, select the type of - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 59
are not supported in the models listed below: FS-1700, FS-6300, FS-6700, FS-6700S, FS-6800, FS-7000, and FS-9000. Follow these steps to save custom page sizes in the printer driver. 1 Load the custom paper into the printer. For further details, refer to the printer's Operation Guide. 2 Click Start - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 60
sizes are available for custom paper. Size Cassette Minimum (A4 printers) 148 × 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) Largest (A4 printers) 216 × 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) Minimum (A3 printers) 148 × 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 inches) Largest (A3 printers) 297 × 450 mm (11.7 x 17.7 inches) MP tray 70 × 148 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 61
you want to add other custom paper sizes. A maximum of 20 different paper sizes can be added. Printing with Custom Paper Sizes 1 From the applications's Printer Properties, access the Print dialog box. (Select Print from the File menu.) 2 On the Media tab, select the name of your saved paper size in - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 62
this printing option, the duplex unit must be installed, and additional memory may be required depending on the printer model. For further details, refer to your printer's Operation Guide. For information on Booklet printing, see Booklet Printing on page 102. In the table below, the paper sizes - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 63
to return to the Print dialog box. 5 Click OK to start printing. Manual Duplex Manual duplex enables printing on both sides of a sheet by ordering the print job and fed from the cassette for the second side printing. Manual Duplex is not available when settings are made in the Advanced dialog box, - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 64
the printed pages over and re-insert them in the input bin of the printer. Some Kyocera printers have a manual duplex setting in Printer Preferences, on the Layout page. Instructions for using this method for manual duplex printing are below. If the Properties or Preferences dialog boxes for your - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 65
tab, select Cassette 1. 2 In the Layout tab, select Print on Both Sides (Manual Duplex). 3 Select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge. 4 Select Print Instructions to print an instruction sheet. Follow the printed instructions for placing the pages back into the cassette after the first side is - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 66
Reverse Order Printing Prints document pages in reverse order, from the last page to the first. When heavy or other special papers are printed face up, the reverse order printing function places the order of pages into numerical order as shown below. 3 2 1 1 2 3 Print pages in reverse order 1 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 67
Language dialog box. • This function embeds the PRESCRIBE command in the document. This allows execution of macros that contain settings such as printer emulation and foreign characters or overlays. • Insert Location specifies the location for burying the PRESCRIBE command, such as at the start or - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 68
Printing Watermarks When printing using watermarks, your preferred text is printed in the document background. You can choose one of four standard watermarks or enter your own text. Selecting the Watermark 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access the Properties. (Select Print from the File - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 69
Printing from Applications Standard Watermarks Adding Watermarks You can enter the text for a new watermark. The text font, color, size, and style can be adjusted. 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access the Properties. (Select Print from the File menu and select Properties.) 2 Click the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 70
. Select a font from the Font list. 8 In the Text Attributes area, specify the Color setting. • Monochrome printers: Select 10% Gray to 90% Gray or Black in the Color dropdown list. • Color printers: Select from the Color list, or select Custom to choose additional colors. 9 In the Text Attributes - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 71
Style. From the Style list, choose from regular, italic, bold, or bold and italic. 11 Click OK. Selecting and Creating Custom Colors (Color printers only) In the Color setting, selecting the Custom option appears the standard Windows colors. In addition to the basic system colors, you can also - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 72
in the center of the page. • User Defined: Bases the watermark text position on the X and Y values for the horizontal and vertical coordinates. NOTE Manual Adjustment: Select the Move option and hold the left mouse button while dragging the watermark image on the left to the desired position. 68 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 73
horizontally or type the value. The angle of the text can be manually adjusted by placing the mouse pointer on the center or end of the text and dragging it to the desired position. NOTE • Manual Adjustment: You can select Rotate and hold the left mouse button while - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 74
2 From the Watermark Selection list, select the watermark text you wish to delete. Click Delete. 3 Click OK to confirm the deletion. Editing Added Watermarks Edit your own watermarks by following the steps below. When editing your added watermarks, you can change the watermark text, font, color, - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 75
Printing with Covers on page 93. 3 Click OK. Adjusting Image Settings The settings for Print Quality, Grayscale Adjustment and Font Settings are described below. Color printers also offer adjustment options in the Color Adjustment settings of the Color Adjustment dialog box. Monochrome - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 76
using the highest printer resolution. Prints using the second-highest level of resolution. Prints at a resolution of 600 dpi. You can specify your preferred combination of settings for Resolution, Kyocera Image Refinement, and EcoPrint. For further details, refer to the instructions below. NOTE - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 77
printers only) Kyocera Image Refinement EcoPrint Descriptions Choose from 1200 dpi Fast mode, 600 dpi, or 300 dpi. The printer models FS-1800, FS-1800+, and FS-3800 support extend the use of your toner cartridges by adjusting the printing resolution. For color printers, these options are only - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 78
For further details, refer to the next item, Disable Device fonts. A small number of fonts and font sizes can be converted and sent to the printer as bitmaps. This option increases the spooler size and can be combined with the Disable Device fonts. For further details, refer to Disable Device fonts - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 79
Displays the available fonts in the Font Substitution dialog box. The fonts installed on your computer are listed in the System Fonts, and the printer fonts are listed in Available Device Fonts. 1 Select your preference for substitution from the Available Device Fonts for each system font, and then - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 80
the Options settings. Refer to the options and descriptions below. Options Print Text as Black Print Graphics as Black (monochrome printers only) Mirror Print (Color Printers Only) Descriptions Prints color and gray characters in black. There is no effect on white text, color images, or graphics - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 81
. Refer to the options and descriptions below. Options Print Text as Black Print Graphics as Black (monochrome printers only) Reverse Image Mirror Print Halftone Screen (monochrome printers only) Descriptions Prints color and gray characters in black. There is no effect on white text, color - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 82
Half Tone Screen Settings 1 Click Halftone Screen... on the Graphics Settings dialog box. The Halftone Screen Settings dialog box appears. 2 Clear the Use Printer's Default Screens check box. 3 Select from the list for each item, or enter values into the boxes to make settings. Refer to the options - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 83
, refer to the table below. Color Mode Settings Options Color (CMYK) Monochrome Custom Descriptions Uses the four toner colors to print text and graphics in full color. Uses only the black toner for black-and-white printing. Opens the Color Mode Settings dialog box. You can adjust the settings for - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 84
toners and improves the quality of black printing. Pixels are printed in multiple layers. This mode is best for printing photographs. Enhances the luster of printing. Gloss Mode is not supported color printers. A set of parameters called a profile is selected and applied. The KX printer driver offers - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 85
with a Color Profile. An ICM Profile for a printer contains information about rendering accurate color information for that device. For further details about making these settings, refer to the next section, ICM Settings. ICM is available in Windows 2000/XP only. Color matching is only performed by - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 86
2 Choose from the Rendering Intent options listed in the table below. ICM Setting Options Descriptions Optimize for Exact Color (Colormetric) Utilizes the same color is needed in all print jobs, such as business logos. Optimize for Color Contrast Utilizes images or scanned photographs - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 87
those written in black, using four color toners (CMYK). All objects are printed in vivid colors. Color Adjustment Settings -- HSL You can save the three Color Adjustment settings as a Custom selection. The setting options and saving instructions are described below. 1 From the Color Adjustment - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 88
2 Click [...] next to the list to display the Color Adjustment dialog box. 3 In the Color Space area, select HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness). Color Space Option HSL (Hue, Saturation, and Lightness) Description Offers adjustment of hue, color intensity, brightness, and contrast. 4 By clicking the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 89
Printing from Applications 5 Since the colors emphasized by each of the photographs are different, this simplifies the color adjustment process. Crayons Saturation or RGB adjustment Portrait Skin tone and mid-tone adjustment Fruit Hue adjustment 6 Complete the Hue Adjustment. Adjust the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 90
settings. Color Adjustment Settings -- RGB You can save the three Color Adjustment settings as Custom selections. The setting options and saving instructions are described below. 1 From the Color Adjustment list, choose Custom 1, Custom 2, or Custom 3. 2 Click [...] next to the list to display the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 91
3 In Color Space, select RGB mode. Printing from Applications Color Space Option RGB Description Adjusts using red, green, and blue levels. 4 By clicking the buttons beneath the photograph, you can select from three different photographic images. 5 The color adjustment process is simplified - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 92
7 Click OK to save the color adjustment settings. 8 Click OK. 88 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 93
feature is available. For further details, refer to Booklet Printing on page 102. After installation, optional equipment must be selected by the printer driver (device settings). For further details, refer to Installing Optional Devices on page 30. Printed documents can be stapled in the positions - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 94
To set stapler settings: 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access Properties. (Select Print from the File menu and select Properties). 2 On the Output tab, select Finisher (Face-down) from the Output to list. 3 Select the Staple check box in the Finishing Options area. Select one of the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 95
Guide. The Offset stacks each printed document by shifting from right to left as it is delivered to the output tray. Output direction Offset is available on printers with a supported finisher (optional) installed. After installation, optional equipment must be recognized by the printer driver - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 96
feature inserts holes in each printed page. The Punch feature is available on printers with supported optional finisher installed. After installing the printer driver, optional equipment must be selected in the driver in order to use the punch option (device settings). For further details, refer - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 97
interleaving features of the printer driver. When the Cover Mode , Page Insert, and Transparency Interleaving options are used with the multi-purpose tray, cassette mode (the default setting), must be set. For further details, refer to the print system's Operation Guide - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 98
3 Select the Cover Mode check box. Select your desired page arrangement as shown in the following table. Cover Printing Options Check Box Selection Front Cover Insertion Type • Inserts a blank front cover. Front 5Front Outside Front cover • Prints on the outside surface of the front cover. - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 99
Using Optional Equipment Check Box Selection Front 5Print Onto Front Outside 5Print Onto Front Inside Duplex Printing (page 50). Cover Insertion Type • Prints on the outside and inside surfaces of the front cover. Front and Back Front cover • Inserts blank front and back covers. Back cover - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 100
Check Box Selection Front and Back 5Back Inside Cover Insertion Type • Inserts blank front and back covers. Back cover Front and Back 5Back Outside Duplex Printing (page 50). Front cover • Prints on the outside surface of the front cover and inserts a blank back cover. Back cover Front and - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 101
other special papers must be supplied from the multi-purpose tray. NOTE Media type selections are not supported for the following models: KM-1510, KM-1530, KM-1810, KM-4230, KM-5230, and 's Print dialog box, access the printer Properties. (Select Print from the File menu and select Properties). 97 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 102
2 In the Properties dialog box, click the Media tab, and then click Advanced.... 3 Select the Page Insert check box. Select the check box corresponding to your desired page arrangement as shown in the following table. To print on both the front and back of the inserted page, enable the Print onto - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 103
Using Optional Equipment Check Box Options 5Page Insert 5Print onto Front Printing Inserted Pages Descriptions • Prints on the outside surface of the inserted page. 5Page Insert 5Print onto Back Duplex Printing (page 50). Inserted page • Prints on the inside surface of the inserted page. 5Page - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 104
interleaving and Cover Mode or Page Insert cannot be used simultaneously. Transparency Interleaving Method 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access the printer Properties. Select Print from the File menu and select Properties. 2 From the Source list on the Media tab, select Multi-Purpose - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 105
3 From the Media Type list, select Transparency. Using Optional Equipment 4 Click Advanced... to access the Advanced Media Settings dialog box. 101 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 106
paper, then bind it in the center. Booklet printing is available with printers equipped with duplexers. Stapling and binding requires optional document finishers. For details on Staple settings, refer to Staple on page 89. The supported paper sizes for Booklet Mode printing are A3, ledger, B4, - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 107
Edge Binding Inside Inside Using Booklet Printing 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access the printer Properties. (Select Print from the File menu and select Properties.) 2 Access the printer Properties and click the Layout tab. 3 Select the Booklet Mode check box. Choose either Left - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 108
of sheets) varies depending on the sorter model, refer to your sorter's Operation Guide. Frequently, the application settings are given priority, causing a change in the sorter from. These modes are selected on the printer driver Output tab: • Collating mode • Non-collating mode • Mailbox mode 104 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 109
the paper from the tray. In addition, the maximum document page length must not exceed the number of sorter trays. If a tray becomes full, the printer pauses and displays a message to remove the paper from the tray. • The mailbox mode produces copies in specified user trays, which is useful when the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 110
2 From the Output to list, select Mailbox Face-down. 3 Select the Collate check box. Non-Collating 4 Select the number of complete sets in the Copies box. When printing using the collate option, specify the number of copies not to exceed the number of trays. The document page length must not - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 111
3 Clear the Collate check box. Using Optional Equipment Mailbox Mode 4 Click OK to return to the application's Print dialog box and begin printing. The specified number of copies of each page of the document are delivered to each tray. 1 From the Output to list, select Mailbox Face-down. 2 Select - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 112
be used as a paper source. This function requires a hard disk installed in the printer or a RAM Disk. For further details on Hard Disk settings, refer to RAM Disk when you install an optional hard disk or a RAM disk on the printer. For further details on hard disk installation and setup, refer to RAM - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 113
printer operator panel. Job Deletion after Printing Saved until printer power is turned off Saved until printer power is turned off Deleted after printing Saved until manually the application settings are given priority over the printer driver settings, causing a change in the output method - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 114
may differ depending on the model. 1 Press the MENU key on the printer operator panel. 2 Press the S or T key repeatedly until e-MPS > key until the correct name appears. 7 Press the ENTER key. Follow the instructions in the Identification on page 34 to continue. 8 The job name appears with - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 115
will remain saved on the hard disk until the printer is turned off. To delete jobs manually, use the same key operations as explained in follow these steps: 1 Access the Job Settings dialog box as indicated in the instructions for Quick Copy on page 109. Select Private Print. 2 Enter four digits - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 116
Jobs NOTE The actual key operation may differ depending on the printer model. 1 On the printer operation panel, press the MENU key. 2 Press the S Press the ENTER key. 8 The user name displayed is specified following the instructions in the Identification on page 34. If this is the correct job for - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 117
1 Access the Job Settings dialog box as indicated in the instructions for Quick Copy on page 109. Select Job Storage. Jobs on page 112. The stored jobs will remain saved even after the printer is switched off. To delete them manually, follow the same steps as for Deleting Quick Copy Jobs on page 110 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 118
to Creating Virtual Mailboxes on page 114. Use the printer driver to select a virtual mailbox for saving a job. FS-1800 printer with a 1 GB microdrive offers an initial mailbox capacity of 50 MB. For further details on virtual mailbox capacities of each model, refer to the printer's Operation Guide - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 119
Using Optional Equipment 3 Click Properties in the list. The Properties dialog box appears. Click the Device Settings tab. 4 Select the Hard Disk check box. The Hard Disk Settings dialog box appears. 5 Click New and enter any name into Mailbox Name. For example, name the mailbox after the user or - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 120
the previous section onto your personal computer. Once saved, the list can be read by other printer drivers. 1 Follow the instructions in the previous section to display the Hard Disk Settings of the printer driver that will be the source of the list. Click Export.... 2 The Export VMB List dialog - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 121
Using Optional Equipment 4 Click Import... to display the Hard Disk Settings of the printer driver that are the destination for the list. 5 The Import VMB List dialog box appears. Select the virtual mailbox data file you wish to read from - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 122
mailboxes. You can print a list if there is at least one job saved in the virtual mailbox. The list is printed from the printer operator panel. 1 On the printer operator panel, press the MENU key. 2 Press the S or Tkey repeatedly until e-MPS> is displayed. 3 Press the X key to access the submenu - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 123
The symbol to the left of a virtual mailbox indicates jobs in the mailbox. Virtual Mailbox Job List Printing Jobs in Virtual Mailboxes 1 On the printer operator panel, press the MENU key. 2 Press the S or T key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears. 3 Press the X key to access the submenu. 4 Press the - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 124
saving by an application (KMNETJob Manager). • Barcode Print Output is supported and facilitates future printing with an optional barcode reader. • Both types Printing and Saving Temporary and Permanent Jobs NOTE Check that your printer has an optional hard disk installed. 1 From the application's - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 125
on your computer. The utility is located on the supplied Kyocera Software Library CD-ROM. NOTE NOTE The KM-NET for Clients communicates with the printer using TCP/IP protocol. To make a local connection with your computer, the KX printer driver must be installed on it. Local connection cannot be - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 126
the hard disk. NOTE To delete jobs manually, right-click on the job name and select Delete from Guide. Printing Additional Copies of Saved Jobs You can reprint saved print jobs using the optional barcode reader. Use the printer's serial interface to connect the barcode reader to the printer - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 127
Using Optional Equipment By simply reading the barcode with the barcode reader, you can reprint either a page or the entire job. Printing a barcode on a print job 1 From the application's Print dialog box, access the Properties. (Select Print from the File menu). 2 Open the Properties dialog box, - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 128
designated position. Reading with the Barcode Reader When the printed job ID is read by the barcode reader, the printer outputs that page. • If the barcode on the front cover is read, all pages are printed. • If reader. For further details, refer to the barcode reader's Operation Guide. 124 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 129
to reset them on the dialog box tabs. Profiles can be easily added, edited, or deleted. Profiles from other printers can also be read. NOTE If a shared profile is installed when printer driver option settings are being set, its icon is displayed in the list on the Profile tab, and it can be - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 130
4 Click Add to access the Add Profile dialog box. 5 Enter a Name for the Profile Information, and select the Icon Style. The name can be up to 31 characters. 6 Select a color for the Profile Information from the Icon Color list. This option allows you to sort icons by color. 7 Enter comments about - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 131
Profile Selections displays the icon and name, and the Profile Information displays the settings and comment. Click Use to activate the displayed printer settings. Editing Profiles The Name, Icon Style, Icon Color, and Description of created and shared profiles can be edited. 1 From the application - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 132
. The profiles on several printers can be shared. Print results may vary depending on the printer model. 1 From the application's Print menu, access the Properties. (Select Print from the File menu and select Properties.) 2 In the source printer driver, click the Profile tab in the Properties - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 133
in list, enter a name for the file in the File name field, and click Save. Close the Properties dialog box. Read source 6 In the destination printer driver, click the Profile tab in the Properties dialog box. Click Import... . Read Destination 129 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 134
want to continue?", there are unusable functions in this profile. Click OK to return to the Profile tab. Read destination 9 The profile read by the printer driver displays in the Profile Selections, and profile reading is finished. Read destination 130 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 135
, Layout, Imaging, Color, Output, Prologue/ Epilogue, Watermark, and Device Settings tabs. By simply clicking Setting Information... on the Printing Preferences/Properties dialog box, current driver settings can be displayed in a tree view. Displayed settings may vary depending on the PDL NOTE 131 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 136
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Appendix A Available Fonts Font Name Albertus Extra Bold Albertus Medium Antique Olive Antique Olive Bold Antique Olive Italic Arial Arial Bold Arial Italic Arial Bold Italic CG Times CG Times Bold CG Times Italic CG Times Bold Italic CG Omega CG Omega Bold CG Omega Italic CG Omega Bold Italic - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 138
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Index A Accessing Printer Properties 29 Adjusting Color 78 Administrator Password 39 Administrator 75 Device fonts, disabling 74 Document image, sizing 51 Document Portability 77 Downloading fonts 74 Duplex manual 59 Duplex Printing 58- 59 Duplexer unit 56 E EcoPrint 72- 73 F Fast Printing 77 - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 140
121 KPDL 36- 38, 52 settings 76- 77 Kyocera Image Refinement 73 L Language Preference Selection 35 Left-Edge 119 Mailbox Mode 107 Mailboxes assigning 32 Manual Duplex 59 Settings 60 Measurement 34 Media 54 available options 54 Mirror Print 77 monochrome printers 37 MP tray 56 Multiple Pages 51 N - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 141
111 Print Borders 52 Print Quality 72 Print Size 51 Printer Driver updating 27 Printer Properties accessing 29 Printing basic tasks 47 booklet 102 covers Data Format 77 information 131 job 109 KPDL 76- 77 Mailbox, virtual 113- 119 manual duplex 60 PCL 76 PDL 30, 36 profiles 125- 126 Punch 31 RAM Disk - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 142
using 89- 91 Subsitution of fonts 75 T Temporary and Permanent Jobs 119 printing 120 transparencies 50 Transparency Interleaving 93- 94, 100- 102 True Type Options 74 TrueType 38, 74 U Unit of Measurement 34 USB Connection 1, 7 User Interface simplified 35 User Settings 34 V Virtual Mailbox 113- - Kyocera FS-8000CDN | KX Driver Operation Guide Rev. 1.3.1 - Page 143
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