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    DP-1400 DP-1800 INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK Please read this instruction handbook before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. Laser Printer
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    instruction handbook before using the printer. Keep it close to the printer for easy reference. The sections of this handbook and parts of the printer marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user printer to an outlet with a ground connection] Please contact your service
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    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 subject to change without notification. Additional pages may be inserted in future editions. The user is asked to excuse any technical inaccuracies or
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    LICENSE AGREEMENT THE DEVICE YOU HAVE PURCHASED CONTAINS ONE OR MORE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS ("PROGRAMS") WHICH BELONG TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ("IBM"). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTWARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE
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    must destroy all your copies of the Program. You are responsible for payment of any 1. "Software" shall mean the digitally encoded, printers, you need to acquire a multi-user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan. Agfa Japan retains all rights, title and interest to the Software
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    does not comply with FCC rules is prohibited. The printer may be optionally installed with the following units: Conforming to the Class B limits ❒ EF-100 Envelope Feeder ❒ AD-34 Duplexer (for DP-1400/DP-1800) ❒ HS-100 Paper Handler/Stacker (for DP-1400/DP-1800) ❒ ST-520/ST-520mini Paper Feeder (for
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    CAUTION REMOVE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICE AND FUSE REPLACEMENT. ATTENTION PÉOLEUCRTRPRIQÉUVEESN,IRCOLEUSPECRHOL,ACLSIMENTATION AVANT DE REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE. PRECAUCION RETIRE EL CORDON ELECTRICO ANTES DE REALIZAR SERVICIO O REEMPLAZAR EL FUSIBLE. DP-1400 DP-1800 (U.S.A./Canada) The labels shown
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    . 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 of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. To minimize concentration of ozone
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    Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone number: Fax number: Page Printer DP-1400/DP-1800 (as tested with enhancement optional units: EF-100, ST-510, AD-34, and HS-100 etc.) Mita MITA COPYSTAR AMERICA, INC. 225 Sand Road, P.O. Box 40008 Fairfield New Jersey 07004-0008
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    Introduction This page is intentionally left blank ix
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    Canadian Department of Communications compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Avis de by us, including but not limited to, any interruption of service, loss of business or anticipatory profits, or consequential damages resulting from the use or
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    Keep it as level as possible, to avoid spilling toner inside the printer. ❒ If you need to move the printer to another location, first remove the toner container, developer unit, and waste toner bottle. After removing the developer unit from the printer, wrap it in the supplied plastic bag and place
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    Introduction As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Mita (Mita Copystar America, Inc.) has Determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. * ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. xii
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    A4 sizes typically print at the rate of 18 (14 for the DP-1400) pages per minute. (Actual time varies according to page complexity) • printer's idle periods. • Draft mode Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page. • Standard bi-directional parallel interface Supports
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    allows the user to implement the two-dimensional stacked bar code symbology, PDF 417, or Portable Data File 417. Options The following options are available for the printer. AD-34 EF-100 HS-100 ST-520 FT-200 Duplexer (for DP-1400/DP-1800) Envelope Feeder Paper Handler/Stacker (for DP-1400/DP-1800
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    stated otherwise, information in this manual applies to printer models DP-1400/DP1800. The printer illustrations and printed samples used in this manual are of the DP-1800. INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK (This booklet) INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK is this booklet. This manual guides you through the following topics
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    2-Install the toner container 1-8 3-Close the top cover 1-9 4-Install the waste toner bottle 1-9 5-Adjusting the paper guides in the emulation mode 1-15 13-Install the printer driver 1-16 MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray Feeding 1-19 First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding 1-19 Cassette Mode 1-19
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    Table of Contents Chapter 2 Operating the Laser Printer 2-1 2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4. 2.5. 2.6. 2.7. Control Panel 17 Setting Custom Sizes 2-18 2.8. Setting the Paper Type 2-19 Making Settings 2-20 Paper Type User Setting 2-20 2.9. Sleep Mode 2-22 2.10. Dumping Received Data 2-23 2.11. KIR 2
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    Used 4-1 Supplying Toner 4-2 Replace the Waste Toner Bottle 4-4 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 5-2 5.4. 5.5 5.6. Print Quality Problems 5-3 Completely blank
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    RS-232C/RS-422A Interface C-4 RS-232C interface C-4 RS-422A interface C-5 RS-232C/RS-422A Protocol C-8 PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO D0 command C-9 RS-232C Cable Connection C-9 Preparing an RS-232C Cable C-9 Connecting the Printer to the Computer C-10 Index Index-1 Mode Select Menu Last page xix
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    Chapter 1 Safeguards and Installing the Printer This chapter explains how to unpack and install the printer. The topics covered are: Safeguards to avoid fire or electric shock when removing a paper jam or when replacing toner. Label 1 High temperature inside. DO NOT touch parts in this area, because
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    (10 inches) • Near an AC wall outlet, preferably one that can be used for the printer alone. [20 cm (8 inches) when the face-up output tray* is not installed.] * Optional with the DP-1400 • Only use this printer under the voltage listed on the serial No. label attached to the rear panel of the
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    the main charger • ALWAYS contact your service representative for printer, these is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn Other precautions • Always read the safety instructions
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    tray (DP-1800 only) ❒ (B) Toner container and Waste Toner Bottle (Box for the developer unit) ❒ (C) Power cord ❒ (D) User's Manual and CD-ROM, including the printer drivers ❒ (E) Paper stopper for Face-up out tray (DP-1800 only) 1 (A) 2 (B) (D) (C) (E) Printer To remove the printer from
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    Names of Parts 1.3. Names of Parts This section takes you on a guided tour of the printer, pointing out its major parts. The part names introduced here will be used throughout this manual. Front View Paper Full Sensor (Model DP-1800 only) Face-down Output Tray Paper Stopper Control Panel MP
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    Cleaner Knob (Green) Main Charger Unit Rear View Rear Cover Toner Container Serial Interface (RS-232C/RS-422A) Connector Parallel Interface Connector Option Interface Slot Cover Option Paper Handler/Stacker Connector* Power Cord Receptacle *: To protect the printer against static discharge, the
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    must set up the printer by installing the printer components and interfacing with the computer. The steps to be followed in setting up are: 1. Open the top cover. 2. Install the toner container. 3. Close the top cover. 4. Install the waste toner bottle. 5. Adjusting the paper guides in the cassette
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    1-Open the top cover 1. Remove the packing tape from the printer. 2. Open the printer top cover all the way. 2-Install the toner container 1. Take the toner container from the toner kit. 2. With the label side down, thoroughly shake the toner container (in the direction of the arrow) ten times or
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    correctly on the developer, push the top of the container unit ("PUSH HERE") until it locks in. ☛ Make sure that the toner container is properly locked in the printer. 1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing Top Cover 3-Close the top cover Close the top cover by pressing the arrowed part in this diagram
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    1.4. Setting Up and Interfacing 2. Open the side cover on the left side of the printer. Side Cover 3. Insert the waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the figure. 4. Ensuring that it is correctly inserted, close the side cover. Waste Toner Bottle 1-10
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    from the printer. ! Read the paper manufacturer's instructions concerning handling of the paper. 1. Remove the paper cassette from the printer, and paper guide and paper stopper positions. Move the paper guides while lifting the green latch on the right. Set the triangular markings on the guides
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    guides and paper stopper all the way out, insert the paper, and then adjust the paper guides mm thickness.) When loading the paper, make sure the leading edge of paper is not bent in any way. the illustration and insert the paper cassette into the printer cassette slot. Push it straight in as far
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    as shown right. Paper Stopper 7-Install the face-up output tray (if required) ☛ This face-up output tray is a separate option (FT-200) with the DP-1400. If you want the printed pages stacked face-up (in reverse order), mount the face-up output tray as follows. Depending on the size of
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    end of the cable into the connector marked Parallel on the printer. Close the clips on both sides to hold it in place. Printer Cable Plug the other printer is set to RS-232C mode before leaving the factory, but can also be set to RS422A mode to suit your operating environment. Follow the instructions
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    or improperly-wired cable. Try using a different cable. 12-Set the emulation mode The printer emulates the operation of five other printers. It is factory-set to emulate the PCL 6 at power-up. If you primarily use software that supports PCL 6, or that supports the Kyocera printer itself, the factory
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    13-Install the printer driver Printer drivers are provided for using the printer with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT3.51, or Windows NT4.0. Use the Mita Printer Library CD-ROM supplied with the printer. To install the printer driver, proceed as follows. Reference to the Windows manual is also
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    manufacture's files from inside the box, or input one of the following directories: (Standard PCLXL driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\Win 95 (or Win 98)\enhanced\Dp1400 (or Dp1800) (Microsoft Mini driver) [CD-ROM Drive Name]:\drivers\[Language]\pcl\Win 95 (or Win 98)\uni 1-17
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    \[Language]\Kpdl\Win 95 (or Win 98) 8. Select Mita DP-1400 or Mita DP-1800 click on Next >, and follow the on-screen instructions to install. Once the driver has been properly installed, the printer icon will be added to the printers folder. ☛ When printing under Windows 95/98, be sure to set the
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    no paper jams and then commence printing. First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding) The printer automatically feeds any paper placed on the MP tray even if cassette mode provides faster printing speed than the first mode. Approximately 100 sheets of paper can be continuously fed in this mode. Duplex
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    the paper guides to the size of the paper being fed. Protector Bar Paper Guides 4. Check that the message Ready is displayed in the printer's message manual. The following pages explain the use of the MP tray in the Cassette Mode and First Mode. First Mode (Automatic Manual Feeding) The printer
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    Insert the paper so that it is aligned straight in the tray. About 100 sheets (0.1 mm thickness) can be inserted at one time. Protector Bar Ready printer to print in landscape page orientation. ☛ To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes are delivered face-up. Use the STACK key on the printer
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    the way. Memory Card Slot [PC CARD (MEM- Memory Card 3. Switch printer power on. The printer reads the contents of the memory card during its power-up sequence. The by using the mode selection function explained on the last page in this manual. To Remove the Memory Card: 1. Switch the power off. 2.
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    installing optional memory cards into your printer, the memory in the DP-1400 can be increased to a maximum of 72 MB, and the DP-1800 can be increased to a printer is equipped with two sockets for memory expansion. Expansion memory is available in the form of a SIMM. ☛ The following instructions
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    to remove the memory card first if inserted in the printer's memory card slot. Withdraw the main circuit board completely from the printer as follows: 1. Turn the printer's power off. Unplug the printer's power cable and disconnect the printer from the host computer. 2. Remove the three screws from
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    1.7. Memory Expansion Installation SIMM to be used See your dealer for purchasing information of the SIMMs that are best suited for use with this printer. Either 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB SIMMs can be used for memory expansion. Installing and Removing SIMMs Installing SIMMs Insert the SIMM into
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    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 amount of memory shown on the status page will correspond with the amount of expanded memory. (The factory installed memory size is 8 MB for the DP-1400 and 16
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    panel and operating procedures. It covers the fundamental information you will need to use the page printer. 2.1. Control Panel The printer control panel comprises a message display, keys, and indicators, as shown below. Message Display (☛ Page 2-2) Symbolic Indicators (☛ Page 2-4) (☛ Page
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    (Fast 1200 mode) in the PCL 6 and KPDL emulation mode and 300 dpi in other emulation modes. The printer's resolution can be selected using the printer's control panel (See the last page in this manual.). For 1200 dpi, there are two modes, Fast 1200 mode and Fine 1200 mode. See Mode Select Menu
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    only the MP tray feeding or optional envelope feeder (EF-100) installed. ** with only the MP tray feeding. ☛ While the printer is Processing data to print, the SIZE indicator indicates the paper size selected by the application software. Copy Indicator Indicates the number of copies set in the
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    the memory card. Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait). Read the message on the message display and consult Chapter 5. Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs which may be cleared by the user. (For example, the paper feed
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    read an memory card and others (See Section 2.3 and the last page in this manual.). 1. Enables access to the desired item or entering of numeric values. In some software. The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from the application software, or from the printer driver,
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    indicates Self test. Power Switch At the end of the warm-up period, the ON LINE indicator lights, and the message display indicates Ready. The printer is now ready to print. Stack Selection The STACK key selects the tray to which the printed pages are delivered. The STACK key can be
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    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 offline are printed when the printer is returned to the on-line state. Canceling Printing Perform the following procedure when you wish to
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    must be on-line. Proceed as follows: 1. Make sure the message display indicates Ready. 2. Press the STATUS key. The printer prints a page of status information. The message display indicates Processing during printing of the status page, then returns to Ready. For a full description of the
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    Sample Status Page 2 3 7 8 9 2.2. Operating Procedures 1 4 5 6 2-9
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    Waiting may be displayed in the message display when you get to the end of a print job. This occurs when the software does not issue a final form feed to the printer indicating the end of the print data. If you wait awhile, FormFeed TimeOut will be displayed and the last page will
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    and -, and ENTER keys. Also, the diagram on the last page in this manual gives a quick reference to the full options and the sequence of selection. Mode (this is the number for Courier). If there are optional fonts in the printer other than the internal ones, you can specify them by switching to the
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    timeout setting Sleep timer setting [See page 2-22.] Receive data damping [See page 2-23.] Printer reset Display total number of printed pages Resource setting Alarm (buzzer) setting Service (for service personnel) English 30 sec. 30 min. - - - Off On - / *: These items are available only when
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    for. ☛ This interface selection does not select which interface data will be received from. The printer auto- matically selects that interface. Parallel Interface The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/high-speed mode. Normally, this interface is used under the default
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    of the total printer memory as the RAM DISK. (This is only available for the DP-1400 when the printer's memory has been printer is turned off or the printer is reset. RAM DISK settings can be made from the printer's control panel. ☛ The RAM DISK is set from the printer's user memory. The printer
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    printer. To reread the fonts from a memory card, use the >Read fonts function. ☛ The PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO I0 command specifies the name of the partition in the memory card to be read automatically at power up. See PRESCRIBE 2e Programming Manual , and its internal battery is not exhausted,
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    FORM 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 explained on the last page of this manual. Deleting Data from a Memory Card It is possible to use the printer to delete data from a memory card
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    memory card is writable (for example that the memory card is not write-protected, and its internal battery is not exhausted). When the formatting operation is successfully completed, the printer automatically prints out a formatting information page as shown below. Card size. The total size of the
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    the size of the paper to be used into the printer by the following procedure. 1. Display Paper handling> on the printer's display panel and press the key. Then use begins to flash. ☛ The width that can be set must be in the range of 148-216mm (5.83-8.5 inches). >>X dimension 21_6 mm 4. By pressing
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    Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer's control panel will cause the printer to automatically print in the mode best suited to can preset paper types be selected, but it is also possible for the user to define and select customized paper types. The following types of paper can
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    . The same procedure can be used to set the paper type for other paper sources. Paper Type User Setting The following describes the procedure used to set a user-defined paper type for the printer. Eight custom user settings may be registered. After having been set, any of these may be called up when
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    ** Letterhead Color** Prepunched Envelope** Card stock** Custom O × O O O OOOOOOO × O × O × × × × × × × × × × O × *: These cannot be selected when the paper source is EF-100. **: These paper types will cause slower printing when the paper is fed from the MP tray. 2-21
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    and 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
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    2.10. Dumping Received Data 2.10. Dumping Received Data It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for the purposes of debugging programs and files. 1. Pressing the ENTER key once while >Print HEX-DUMP is shown on the message display will cause a ? to display. 2.
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    2.11. KIR 2 Level 2.11. KIR 2 Level This printer incorporates the KIR 2 smoothing function. At resolutions of 600 dpi and 300 dpi, this function provides high print quality by providing software enhancement of print resolution. The function does not operate at 1200 dpi because that is the maximum
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    print density control to a lighter setting. (See the last page in this manual.) White vertical stripes Set the KIR mode to On. Try printing the status setting. (See the last page in this manual.) 2.12. Draft Mode The Draft enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the page so as to save
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    are lost when the emulation mode is changed from PCL 6 to another or vice versa. >Resource prot. Perm / Temp In this mode, the printer stores both permanent and temporary resources when the emulation mode is changed from PCL 6 to another or vice versa. ☛ Resource protection requires extra memory to
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    useful, for example, when the printer is in a location some distance from the user. The audio alarm is set Low Replace Toner Clean printr Replace wastetoner bottle Clean printer Press CONTINUE beeps - short beeps - long beeps - * Model DP-1800 only ** These error messages are displayed if
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    conditions listed above, please refer to Chapter 5 of this manual, or to the operating manuals accompanying the various optional equipment. ☛ ! If you wish to OFF, even if the PRESCRIBE 2e FRPO INIT command is executed, the printer will not return to the initial (ON) alarm setting. To set the audio
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    compatible fonts and a bitmap font for a line printer loaded into it. 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
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    3.2. List of Fonts 3.2. List of Fonts This section contains a full list of the printer's internal fonts. You can print the same font list from the printer by using the printer's control panel key. To print a list of fonts, refer to Mode Select Menu, List of fonts. Internal Scalable and Bitmap Fonts
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    Font number Font samples 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 3.2. List of Fonts 3-3
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    3.2. List of Fonts KPDL Fonts (1) 3-4
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    KPDL Fonts (2) 3.2. List of Fonts 3-5
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    Kit Replacement Chapter 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
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    attempt to reuse the waste toner remaining in the toner container. ! Use only the toner kit exclusively designed for the printer. Use of a toner kit intended for use with other printer models may damage the printer and void the warranty. To replace the toner container, proceed as follows. 1. Open
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    diagram. ☛ It is necessary to clean the inside of the printer after replacing the toner container. If the toner container is replaced when the message Replace Toner Clean printer is displayed, the message Clean printer Press CONTINUE will be displayed after replacement. After cleaning the inside
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    as possi- ble so as not to scatter the waste toner inside. Do not let the opening of the waste toner bottle face downward. 3. Cap the waste toner bottle after removing from the printer. 4. To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste toner bottle in the plastic bag supplied before forwarding to
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    the new waste toner bottle in the toner kit, and install in the printer as shown right. ☛ Do not cap the new waste toner bottle. Insert the new waste toner bottle with the bottle tilted slightly towards you as shown in the figure. 4.1. Toner Kit Replacement New Waste Toner Bottle 6. After ensuring
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    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 replacement. ☛ If the toner container has been
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    purpose, ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when cleaning the main charger. 4. When the grid is clean, remove the grid cleaner from the printer and dispose of it. The grid cleaner is not re-usable. 5. After cleaning the charger wire, push the clean- ing knob all the way in and close
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    Cleaning Paper Feed Unit To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the 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] Registration Roller Paper Feed Unit ☛ Do not
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    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
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    . 5.3. Interface Problems If the printer prints a status page correctly but does not print data from the computer correctly (or at all), there may be an interface problem. Check the interface (network) cable. Make sure the cable is plugged in securely at both ends. Check your file and software. Try
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    Quality Problems 5.4. Print Quality Problems Print quality problems range from uneven tone to completely blank output. 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
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    (3.7 inches), 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 Clean printer message is displayed and the new toner kit. See Section 4.1. Clean the charger wire. indicator
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    Faint or blurred printing 5.4. Print Quality Problems Check the control panel. If the Toner low 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. See
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    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 incorrect PRESCRIBE 2e commands. If the
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    respond to problems indicated by the control panel symbolic indicators and messages. Indicators Table 5.1 Symbolic Indicators Indicator ATTENTION Condition Flashing Lit Fast Flashing Slow Flashing Lit Flashing Lit Corrective Action The printer has run low on toner. The toner should be replaced
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    how much user memory is left, and try deleting unnecessary fonts and macros. See the PRESCRIBE 2e DELF and DELM commands explanation in the programming manual (CD-ROM). A failure has occurred with the option interface. Check the option interface installed on the printer. Replace the toner container
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    settings menu appears. After setting the correct paper type, press the EXIT key and printing starts. Mechanical error (n=0, 1, 2, ...)-Call a service person. The printer does not operate when a message beginning with E is displayed. The total number of pages printed is also indicated. Controller
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    Warning battery MEMORY CARD Battery error MEMORY CARD Corrective Action The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the printer's the control panel, and re-select Auto. See the last page in this manual. Current print processing cannot continue. To print out a error report, display >
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    a JEIDA card. Only JEIDA Ver. 4.2 memory cards can be used by this printer. 04: The card is an S-RAM or flash card which cannot be used by this printer. 05: There is no battery in the memory card. Replace the battery in the memory card with a new one. 06: The memory card is write
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    See Figure 5.3. Close the paper feed unit and install the paper cassette in the printer. Check the registration roller. If the paper is caught by the registration rollers, draw you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a problem with the printer. Call a service person. 5-12
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    5.6. Correcting a Paper Jam CAUTION The printer's fixing unit is extremely hot. Take sufficient care when workingin this area, as there is a danger of getting burned. ☛ When pulling the paper, pull it
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    charger Transferring Separation Drum cleaning Drum discharging Fuser Toner saving Paper Paper feed trays Capacity of output trays Ambient conditions Description DP-1400 DP Approx. 40 seconds (at 23°C, 120 V or 220 V) PowerPC 603e (100 MHz) PowerPC 603e (166 MHz) 8 MB, expandable up to 72 MB
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    Printer Specifications Item Power requirements Power consumption Operating noise (in accordance with ISO 7779[Bystander Position, sound pressure level at the front]) External dimensions Dimensions Weight Description DP-1400 DP-1800 120 V, 60 Hz, max. 5.8 A (U.S.A./Canada) 220-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
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    suppliers can also affect the printer's performance. A high-quality printer cannot produce high-quality results when the wrong paper is used. Low-priced paper is not economical in the long run if it causes printing problems. Paper in each grade is available in a range of basis weights (defined later
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    toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer lead to illegible printing, misfeeding, and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer 105 × 148 mm 128 × 182 mm 100 × 148 mm 148 × 200 mm Cassette fed manually. The minimum size of manually fed paper is 80 × 148
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    that is too light or too heavy can cause misfeeding, jams, and premature wear of the printer. Uneven paper weight can cause multiple feeds, print defects, poor toner fusing, blurring, and other print quality problems. The proper weight is 60 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lbs/ream). Thickness (Caliper) Thick
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    instructions are usually given on the paper package. Electrostatic properties: During the printing process the paper is electrostatically charged to attract the toner the printer to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier should take considerable care to ensure that these problems do
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    0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils) ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 in) 90° ±0.2° To avoid trouble, printer. Adhesive paper sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer. Label paper must be manually apt to peel off, causing serious jam problems. Acceptable Top sheet Unacceptable Some label paper
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    B.3. Special 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 envelope is a more complex object than a single sheet of paper. For this reason, it may not be possible to obtain consistent
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    transmission on the parallel interface. The parallel interface mode can be activated from the printer's control panel (see Chapter 2, Operating the Page Printer) as follows: ☛ Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard. Nibble (high) High speed data communication is used
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    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 Description 1 In Strobe* [nStrobe] 2 In Data 0 [Data 1] 3 In Data 1 [Data 2] 4 In Data
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    =2), this line returns error status. Auxiliary output 1 (Pin 33) This signal line is not used. Power Ready (Pin 35) This signal is high when the printer's power is on. Select In [NSelectIn] (Pin 36) This signal is used in some versions of the Centronics interface to enable the computer to force
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    (above 3 volts). CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5) DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6) Unused. SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7) All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send each signals with a signal ground. DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20) This output is used as a buffer nearly
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    Removing the Main Circuit Board ☛ The following instructions are intended for the technician only. Notes on printer's memory card slot. Withdraw the main circuit board completely from the printer as follows: 1. Turn the printer's power off. Unplug the printer's power cable and disconnect the printer
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    of this document), and print the service status page. 3. Verify whether the setting is correct by checking the status printed at the bottom of the page. The fol- lowing sample indicates that "RS-422A" is set "RS4". If "RS-232C" is set, "RS2" appears. [Printer Status Page] C-6 Indicates the current
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    (Pin 18) RDA - Receive Data Inverted - (Pin 3) These pins carry asynchronous data sent from the computer to the printer. (differential input) SDB - Send Data - (Pin 10) SDA - Send Data Inverted - (Pin 9) These pins connector. Use a DB-25P connector (or equivalent) for the connector on the cable. C-7
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    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
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    type 1502067, you will have to resolder the wiring at the printer end of the cable. The procedure is as follows. 1. Unscrew the plastic cover from the printer end of the cable. 2. Next to each of the wires inside the cable is a bare shield wire. Solder all these shield wires together into a single
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    3. Remove the plastic cap from the printer's RS-232C interface connector. 4. Plug the printer end of the RS-232C interface cable into the printer's RS-232C connector and screw it in parameters, you can use the printer's FRPO (firmware reprogram) command. See the Programming Manual for details. C-10
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    messages Add paper 5-8 Call service person En 5-9 Call service person Fn 5-9 Clean printer Press CONTINUE 5-8 Face-down tray paper full 5-8 Missing Waste- toner bottle 5-8 Paper feed unit Open 5-8 Paper jam 5-8, 5-12 Replace Toner Clean printer 5-8 Replace Waste- toner bottle 5-8 Side cover Open
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    C-8 RS-232C mode C-5 RS-422A mode C-5 Service Status page C-6 Set up 1-7 Setup emulation 1-15 face-up output tray 1-13 interface 1-14 paper 1-11 paper cassette 1-11 paper stopper 1-13 power cord 1-14 printer driver 1-16 status page printing 1-15 toner container 1-8 SIMM installing 1-25 removing 1-26
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    indicators 5-7 interface 5-2 maintenance messages 5-8 quality problem 5-3 Two-dimensional bar code (PDF417) xiv Typeface 3-1 W Waiting 2-2 Waste toner bottle 1-9 Windows 1-16 Wiper cloth 4-8 Index Index-3
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    (pos.)&XON >NetWare >ONfeftWare > On >TPC/IP >ONfeftWare > On >Ether Talk Off >OPT. StatusPage Off These items willl not show unless the printer is installed with the applicable option unit/kit. Basic Operations During Mode Selection This diagram gives quick reference to all menu options
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    Continued from Previous page Font > IFnotnetrnal > Option Page set > Print quality > Opt. ROM > > I000 >Courier D>aCrokurier Regular >Letter Gothic R>eLgeutltaerr Gothic Dark >Size 012.00 point (s) >Pitch 10.00 cpi >List of Fonts (*3) (*3) (*4) >Copies 001 >Orientation P>
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    type Plain >Cassette size > >Cassette type Plain >Duplex mode None >>Unit >m>mUnit inch >>X dimension >>Y dimension (*9) >Sorter mode Sorter >>Manual elevate >Override A4/LT >OOfvferride A4/LT On (*10) >Type adjust > Custom 1 >Reset type adjust >>Paper weight >N>oPrampaelr weight Heavy
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    Service > >>Print Status Page >>Developer (*14) >>Drum *1: Depending on the emulation selected, the following set >Code sets are available. *2: The printer can be set to print error data during KPDL emulation. If this is set to On, error data will be printed if trouble the DP-1400 memory has
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    of this warranty, the original retail purchaser must immediately notify the Authorized Dealer from whom the printer was purchased of the defects. If the Dealer is not able to provide warranty service, write or call Mita at the below address, for the name and address of an Authorized Dealer in your
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    initial doit immédiatement aviser des défauts le détaillant autorisé de Mita auprès de qui l'imprimante a été achetée. Si le détaillant de Mita n'est pas en mesure de fournir le service de garantie, écrivez ou téléphonez à Mita à l'adresse indiquée ci-dessous pour obtenir le nom et I'adresse d'un
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    MS Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Phone: (020) 6540000 Home page: http://www.mita.nl, Email: [email protected] MITA NEDERLAND B.V. Gyroscoopweg 122, 1042 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands Phone: (020) 5877200 MITA COPYSTAR (U.K.) LTD. Mita House, Hamm Moor Lane, Addlestone, Weybridge, Surrey KT15 2SB, U.K. Phone
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DP-1400
DP-1800
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK
Please read this instruction handbook before using the
printer.
Keep it close to the printer for easy reference.
Laser Printer