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2.1 General 2.1 General The Ecosys Color FS-C8008 Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper, like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter. Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams, misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity. Note Kyocera Mita will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use paper that does not meet these standards. 2.1.1 Available paper types The FS-C8008 Series printers can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers accept paper used for xerographic copiers as well. Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper. The higher the grade, the less risk of problems (such as paper jams), and higher the print quality. The differences in paper characteristics of different paper makers also affect the printer performance. High-performance printers can produce high-quality results only when the right types of paper are selected. Low-priced paper is not always economical, especially if it ends up causing frequent printing problems. Paper of the different grades is available in basis weights (explained later). The recommended basis weights of paper for the printers are 16, 20, and 24 pounds. When expressed in grams per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 90 g/m². 2.1.2 Paper specifications Table 2-1 summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the subsequent pages. Item Weight (basis weight) Thickness Dimensions Dimensional accuracy Squareness of corners Moisture content Table 2-1 Values Cassette: 64 to 90 g/m² (17 to 24 lb/ream) MP tray: 64 to 220 g/m² (17 to 58 lb/ream)† 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils) See Table 2-3. ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) 90 ±0.2 ° 4 to 6 % 2-2

Section	Page
Contents	19
Chapter 1 Introduction	22
1.1 Features	23
1.1.1 General	23
1.1.2 Hardware	23
1.1.3 Software	24
1.1.4 Networking	25
1.2 Parts and Functions	26
1.2.1 Front	26
1.2.2 Internal	28
1.2.3 Rear	30
Chapter 2 Handling Paper	32
2.1 General	33
2.1.1 Available paper types	33
2.1.2 Paper specifications	33
2.1.3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes	34
2.1.4 Recommended Paper	34
2.2 Selecting the Right Paper	35
2.2.1 Guidelines	35
2.2.2 Paper properties	36
2.2.3 Other properties of paper	38
2.3 Loading Paper	39
2.3.1 Loading Paper into the Cassette	39
2.3.2 Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray	41
2.4 Special Paper	42
2.4.1 Selecting the Special Paper	42
Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel	46
3.1 Understanding the Operator Panel	47
3.1.1 Message Display	47
3.1.2 Indicators in Message Display	48
3.1.3 Keys	51
3.2 Using the Menu Selection System	53
3.2.1 Menu Selection System	53
3.2.2 Menu System Road Map	55
3.3 Menu Map and Status Pages	60
3.3.1 Printing a Menu Map	60
3.3.2 Printing a Status Page	62
3.4 e-MPS	65
3.4.1 Using Quick Copy	66
3.4.2 Using Proof-and-Hold	68
3.4.3 Printing a Private Print/Job Retention	69
3.4.4 Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB)	73
3.4.5 Changing e-MPS Configuration	75
3.5 Changing the Interface Parameters	79
3.5.1 Changing Parallel Interface Mode	79
3.5.2 Changing Serial Interface Parameters	80
3.5.3 Changing Network Interface Parameters	82
3.5.4 Resolving IP Address	84
3.6 Making Default Settings	87
3.6.1 Default Emulation	87
3.6.2 KC-GL Pen Width and Color	88
3.6.3 Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation	89
3.6.4 Printing KPDL Errors	90
3.6.5 Default Font	91
3.7 Pagination	98
3.7.1 Number of Copies	98
3.7.2 Print Orientation	99
3.7.3 Page Protect Mode	100
3.7.4 Linefeed (LF) Action	101
3.7.5 Carriage-Return (CR) Action	102
3.8 Setting Print Quality	103
3.8.1 Tone Mode	103
3.8.2 Gloss Mode	104
3.9 Operating the Storage Device	105
3.9.1 Using the Memory Card	105
3.9.2 Using the Option Hard Disk	112
3.9.3 Using the RAM Disk	112
3.10 Paper Handling	114
3.10.1 MP Tray Mode	114
3.10.2 Setting MP Tray Paper Size	115
3.10.3 Setting the MP Tray Paper Type	117
3.10.4 Setting the Cassette Paper Type	118
3.10.5 Selecting the Paper Feed Source	119
3.10.6 Duplex Printing (FS-C8008DN)	120
3.10.7 Overriding Difference between A4 and Letter	122
3.10.8 Creating Custom Paper Types	123
3.10.9 Resetting the Custom Paper Type	125
3.10.10 Selecting the Output Stack	126
3.10.11 Selecting the Option Sorter Mode	127
3.11 Selecting Monochrome or Color Printing	130
3.12 Reading Life Counters	131
3.12.1 Displaying the Total Printed Pages	131
3.12.2 Resetting the Toner Counter	132
3.13 Other Modes	133
3.13.1 Selecting the Message Language	133
3.13.2 Automatic Form Feed Timeout Setting	134
3.13.3 Setting the Sleep Timer	135
3.13.4 Received Data Dump	137
3.13.5 Printer Resetting	138
3.13.6 Resource Protection	139
3.13.7 Alarm (Buzzer) Setting	140
3.13.8 Auto Continue Setting	141
3.13.9 Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time	142
3.13.10 Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting	143
3.13.11 Printing the Service Status Page	144
3.13.12 Color Calibration	145
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting	146
4.1 General Guidelines	147
4.1.1 Tips	147
4.2 Print Quality Problems	148
4.3 Error Messages	151
4.4 Clearing Paper Jams	157
4.4.1 Possible Paper Jam Locations	157
4.4.2 General considerations for clearing jams	158
4.4.3 Paper Jam — Right Cover #	159
4.4.4 Paper Jam — Cassette #	159
4.4.5 Paper Jam — MP Tray	160
4.4.6 Paper Jam — Duplexer	161
4.4.7 Paper Jam — Paper Transfer Unit	162
4.4.8 Paper Jam — Left Cover	167
4.4.9 Paper Jam — Option Stacker/Finisher/Sorter	168
Chapter 5 Maintenance	169
5.1 Toner Container Replacement	170
5.1.1 Frequency of toner container replacement	170
5.1.2 Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement	171
5.1.3 Replacing the Toner Container	172
5.2 Replacing the Waste Toner Box	174
5.3 Cleaning the Printer	176
5.3.1 Cleaning the Paper Transfer Unit	176
5.3.2 Cleaning the Main Charger Unit	180
Appendix A Options	182
A.1 Options	184
A.2.1 Installing the Memory Modules	185
A.3 General Description of Options	188
A.3.1 Memory Card	188
A.3.2 PF-30A Paper Feeder	189
A.3.3 PD-800 Duplex Unit	190
A.3.5 ST-30 Bulk Stacker	191
A.3.6 DF-31 Document Finisher	192
A.3.7 CA-31 Casters and CA-31B Caster Kit	192
A.3.8 Hard Disk	193
A.3.9 IB-20/IB-21E/IB-22 Network Interface Cards	194
Appendix B Computer Interface	195
B.1 Parallel Interface	196
B.1.1 Communication Modes	196
B.1.2 Interface Signals	197
B.2 USB Interface	199
B.2.1 Specifications	199
B.2.2 Interface Signals	199
B.3 Serial Interface (Option)	200
B.3.1 Interface Signals	200
B.3.2 Interface voltage levels	200
B.4 RS-232C Protocol	201
B.4.1 Parameters of the RS-232C Protocol	201
B.4.2 PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command	202
B.5 RS-232C Cable Connection	203
B.5.1 Preparing an RS-232C Cable	203
B.5.2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer	203
Appendix C Technical Specifications	207
C.1 Printer Specification	208
C.2 Printing Speeds	210

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2.1 General

2-2

2.1

General

The Ecosys Color FS-C8008 Series printers are designed for high-grade bond (copy) paper,

like those widely used for ordinary xerographic copiers. The printers will also support other

types of paper as long as they meet the standards explained in this chapter.

Selecting the right paper is very important. Use of unsuitable paper can cause paper jams,

misfeed, curling, poor print quality, and even worse, printer damage. This chapter shows

you how to use your printer in a way that will ensure efficient, error-free printing and

minimal printer damage. This practice will increase your office productivity.

Note

Kyocera Mita will not be liable for any problems that may occur if you use paper that

does not meet these standards.

2.1.1

Available paper types

The FS-C8008 Series printers can use almost any type of printer paper. These printers

accept paper used for xerographic copiers as well.

Paper comes in three generic grades: economy, standard, and premium. The grades are

determined by how easily the paper can pass through the printer. This depends on the

smoothness, size, moisture content, and cutting of the paper. The higher the grade, the less

risk of problems (such as paper jams), and higher the print quality.

The differences in paper characteristics of different paper makers also affect the printer

performance. High-performance printers can produce high-quality results only when the

right types of paper are selected. Low-priced paper is not always economical, especially if it

ends up causing frequent printing problems.

Paper of the different grades is available in basis weights (explained later). The recommended

basis weights of paper for the printers are 16, 20, and 24 pounds. When expressed in grams

per square meter, the recommended basis weights range from 60 to 90 g/m².

2.1.2

Paper specifications

Table 2-1

summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are given on the subsequent

pages.

Item

Values

Weight (basis weight)

Cassette: 64 to 90 g/m² (17 to 24 lb/ream)

MP tray: 64 to 220 g/m² (17 to 58 lb/ream)

†

Thickness

0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)

Dimensions

See

Table 2-3

Dimensional accuracy

0.7 mm (

0.0276 inches)

Squareness of corners

0.2 °

Moisture content

4 to 6 %

Table 2-1