Kyocera FS-9500DN FS-9100/9500 Operation Guide Rev-1.3 - Page 2

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Please read the Operation Guide before using the printer.

Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.

The sections of this guide and parts of the printer marked with

symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user, other in-

dividuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe

usage of the printer. The symbols and their meanings are indi-

cated below.

WARNING:

Indicates that serious injury or even death may

result from insufficient attention to or incorrect compliance with

the related points.

CAUTION:

Indicates that personal injury or mechanical

damage may result from insufficient attention to or incorrect

compliance with the related points.

Symbols

The

symbol indicates that the related section includes safety

warnings. Specific points of attention are indicated inside the

symbol.

.......

[General warning]

.......

[Warning of danger of electrical shock]

.......

[Warning of high temperature]

The

symbol indicates that the related section includes infor-

mation on prohibited actions. Specifics of the prohibited action

are indicated inside the symbol.

........

[Warning of prohibited action]

.........

[Disassembly prohibited]

The

symbol indicates that the related section includes infor-

mation on actions which must be performed. Specifics of the re-

quired action are indicated inside the symbol.

.........

[Alert of required action]

........

[Remove the power plug from the outlet]

........

[Always connect the printer to an outlet

with a ground connection]

Please contact your service representative to order a replace-

ment if the safety warnings in the guide are illegible or if the

guide itself is missing. (fee required)

Caution

NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY

IMPROPER INSTALLATION.

Notice on Software

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 fol-

lowing the procedures described in

Chapter 3

.

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notifi-

cation. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The

user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or typograph-

ical errors in the present edition.

No responsibility is assumed if accidents occur while the user is

following the instructions in this guide. No responsibility is as-

sumed for defects in the printer’s firmware (contents of its read-

only memory).

This guide, any copyrightable subject matter sold or provided

with or in connection with the sale of the page printer, are pro-

tected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Copying or other re-

production 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 part of this guide, any

copyrightable subject must contain the same copyright notice as

the material from which the copying is done.

Regarding Tradenames

PRESCRIBE is a registered trademark of Kyocera Corporation.

KPDL and KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) are trademarks of

Kyocera Corporation.

Diablo 630 is a product of Xerox Corporation. IBM Proprinter

X24E is a product of International Business Machines Corpora-

tion. Epson LQ-850 is a product of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Hewlett-Packard, PCL, and PJL are registered trademarks of

Hewlett-Packard Company. Centronics is a trade name of Cen-

tronics Data Computer Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark

of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Macintosh is a registered trade-

mark of Apple computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows

NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Power-

PC is trademark of International Business Machines Corpora-

tion. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other brand and

product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their

respective companies.

This Kyocera Mita page printer uses PeerlessPrintXL to provide

the HP LaserJet compatible PCL 6 language emulation. Peer-

lessPrintXL is a trademark of The Peerless Group, Redondo

Beach, CA 90278, U.S.A.

This product was developed using the Tornado™ Real Time Op-

erating System and Tools from Wind River Systems.

This printer contains UFST™ and MicroType

®

from

Agfa Corporation.

Section	Page
Operation Guide ver 1.3	1
Contents	5
Introduction	7
For More Information...	7
Guide to the Operation Guide	7
IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ FIRST	8
Chapter 1 Names of Parts	12
Chapter 2 How to Load Paper	14
1. How to Load Paper	14
1.1 Loading Paper into the Paper Cassette	14
1.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray	15
1.3 Setting Envelopes	16
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel	17
1. Understanding the Operator Panel	17
1.1 Operation Indicators	18
1.2 Message Display	18
1.3 Interface Indicator	18
1.4 Paper Size Indicator	19
1.5 Paper Type Indicator	19
1.6 Keys	19
2. Using the Operator Panel	20
2.1 Menu Selection System	20
2.2 Using the Menu Selection System	26
2.2.1 Printing the Menu Map	26
2.2.2 Printing Status Page	26
2.2.3 e-MPS	27
2.2.4 Changing the Interface Parameters	34
2.2.5 Changing the Emulation	38
2.2.6 Setting the Default Font	40
2.2.7 Using Page Set Menus	42
2.2.8 Setting the Print Quality	46
2.2.9 Operating an Option Hard Disk	47
2.2.10 Operating a RAM Disk	50
2.2.11 Operating a Memory Card	52
2.2.12 Paper Handling	56
2.2.13 Other Modes	63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	69
1. General Guide	69
2. Print Quality Problems	70
3. Indicators and Messages	72
3.1 Indicators	72
3.2 Maintenance Messages	72
3.3 Error Messages	74
4. Correcting a Paper Jam	76
4.1 Jam in Paper Cassette	77
4.2 Jam at the MP Tray	77
4.3 Jam in Left Cover 1	78
4.4 Jam in Left Cover 2	79
4.5 Paper Jam at the Option Document Finisher	79
Chapter 5 Paper Selection	80
1. General Guidelines	80
1.1 Paper Availability	80
1.2 Paper Specifications	80
1.3 Selecting the Right Paper	80
2. Special Paper	82
2.1 Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)	82
2.2 Adhesive-Backed Labels	83
3. Paper Type	84
Chapter 6 Maintenance	85
1. Toner Container Replacement	85
1.1 Toner Container Replacement Interval	85
1.2 Replenishing Toner	85
Appendix A Fonts	89
Appendix B Expansion Memory	93
1. Removing the Main Circuit Board	93
1.1 Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM	93
1.2 Removing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer	93
2. Installing DIMMs	94
2.1 Removing DIMM	94
2.2 Testing the Expansion Memory	94
Appendix C Host Computer Interface	95
1. Parallel Interface	95
1.1 Parallel Interface Communication Modes	95
1.2 Interface Signals	95
2. Serial Interface	96
2.1 Interface Signals	96
3. RS-232C Protocol	97
4. RS-232C Cable Connection	98
4.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable	98
4.2 Connecting the RS-232C Cable	98
4.3 Setting the RS-232C Parameters	98
Appendix D Option Units	100
1. Available Options	100
2. Installing Option Units	102
2.1 PF-70/75 Paper Feeders	102
2.2 DF-70/71/75 Document Finishers	102
2.3 Network Interface	102
2.4 Hard Disk	103
2.5 Memory Card	103
Appendix E Specifications	104
Glossary	106
Index	108
A	108
B	108
C	108
D	108
E	108
F	108
G	108
H	108
I	108
J	108
K	108
L	108
M	108
N	109
O	109
P	109
R	109
S	109
T	109
V	109
W	109
Driver Guide ver 1.1	111
Contents	113
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver	114
Chapter 2 Setting the Defaults	116
2.1 Adding Option Devices (Setup)	116
2.1.1 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-70)	116
2.1.2 Installing the Paper Feeder (PF-75)	117
2.1.3 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	118
2.1.4 Installing the Document Finisher (DF-75)	119
2.1.5 Installing the Hard Disk	120
2.1.6 Using the RAM Disk	120
2.1.7 Selecting the User Name	121
2.1.8 Selecting the Printer Description Language	122
Chapter 3 Printing Through Application Software	124
3.1 Setting the Paper Size	124
3.1.1 Custom Size Settings	126
3.1.2 Advanced Media Settings	127
3.2 Setting the Duplex Printing	128
3.3 Using the Booklet Mode	129
3.4 Using the Document Finisher (DF-70/DF-71)	130
3.5 Using the Document Finisher (DF-75)	131
3.6 e-MPS	132
3.6.1 Using Job Retention	133
3.6.2 Using Virtual Mailbox Printing	138

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