Kyocera Printer FS 3820N User Manual

FS-3820N  
FS-3830N  
Page Printers  
Operation Guide  
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All resident fonts in this printer are licensed from Agfa Corporation.  
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ITC Avant Garde Gothic, ITC Bookman, ITC ZapfChancery and ITC Zapf Dingbats are registered trademarks of International Type-  
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Cautions for Toner Handling  
Do not incinerate toner and toner containers. Dangerous sparks may cause burn.  
Never open the toner container or waste toner box.  
Make sure not to inhale the toner, and not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth with the hands stained with the toner. And make  
sure not to stick to your skin.  
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Introduction  
The Kyocera Mita page printer has many extremely desirable features. It was designed to  
make a contribution to a cleaner environment as well as to represent the latest generation of  
page printer technology.  
This section contains the following subsections.  
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Features  
This section outlines the common major printer features of the FS-3830N  
page printer.  
Ultra long life modules  
The drum, developer, and fuser have been designed for ultra long life.  
Amorphous silicon drum  
The drum has been developed using Kyocera’s unique ceramic technology  
using amorphous silicon.  
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
This is Kyocera’s original smoothing function. It uses software to enhance  
the printer’s resolution and produce high-quality printing. The default  
setting is On.  
Superb print quality  
Using 1200 dpi resolution in Fast 1200 mode or Fine 1200 mode, the  
printout is close to typeset quality. Also, with Kyocera Image Refinement  
(KIR) technology, high quality printing can be achieved even at 300 dpi and  
600 dpi.  
Large paper capacity  
Approximately 500 sheets can be loaded into the paper cassette, and about  
100 sheets can be loaded into the MP tray.  
Wide variety of print media  
As well as standard paper, the printer will print on transparency, labels  
and other types of special purpose media.  
Sleep Mode  
Conserves energy during the printer’s idle periods.  
Ecoprint  
Extends the toner yield by reducing the amount of toner used on the page.  
Displaying printer messages in any of eight languages  
Printer messages can be displayed in English, French, German, Italian,  
Dutch, Spanish, or Portuguese.  
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface  
This printer supports Hi-Speed USB 2.0 standards. Connection to a  
computer with a USB interface gives a higher communication speed than  
parallel interface connection.  
e-MPS  
‘e-MPS’ is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System,’ which  
is a post-processing function that combines electronic sorting, job  
retention, and virtual mailboxing.  
When printing multiple copies of a document, the data is transferred from  
the computer to the printer only for the first copy; the data is then stored  
on the printer’s hard disk. Copies of the document are printed using the  
stored data.  
Printing is performed faster with less computer spooling time and less  
network traffic.  
Furthermore, printed data that is stored on the hard disk can be called up  
using job retention functions, such as Quick Copy etc., allowing you to  
quickly print additional copies of a document from the printer at any time,  
without needing to re-spool the document or start up the computer system.  
Printer control language PRESCRIBE  
The printer uses PRESCRIBE, Kyocera Mita’s page printer control  
language with enhanced color graphics capabilities. The simple commands  
of PRESCRIBE allow the programmers to easily define pagination and  
device control.  
KPDL3 (Kyocera Printer Description Language 3)  
KPDL3 is the Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page description  
language Level 3. The printer has 80 fonts that are compatible with Adobe  
PostScript fonts. (The printer also has 80 PCL fonts.)  
PDF direct printing  
Allows you to send a selected PDF (version 1.4 or less) file directly to the  
printer without invoking a printer driver.  
Account management system  
The account management system function records the number of pages  
printed by each department. The administrator can preset the maximum  
number of pages that each department will be allowed to print.  
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Microdrive (hard disk unit) slot for various functions such as job  
retention, VMB, and more  
By saving print jobs onto the Microdrive, they can be printed out at the  
operator panel when desired. The electronic sort function can be used for  
much faster printing.  
CompactFlash card slot for option fonts, macros, forms, etc.  
Data in the CompactFlash card can be selectively read from the printer’s  
operator panel.  
SNMP compliance  
The printer complies with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).  
The SNMP is used for providing and transferring management information  
(MIB) between the printer and the host computer.  
Built-in and external network interfaces  
Because the network interface supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and  
EtherTalk protocols, network printing is possible with various  
environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and NetWare, etc.  
Support for network printer monitor utility (KM-NET VIEWER)  
Allows network wide management of printers. See the readme file in the  
CD-ROM (comes with the printer) for details.  
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For More Information...  
Item  
Description  
Installation Guide  
(paper manual)  
Describesproceduresfromprintersetuptoprinting  
a test page.  
KX Printer Driver  
Installation Guide  
(paper manual)  
Describestheproceduretoinstalltheprinterdriver  
software.  
Operation Guide  
(this manual)  
Guides you through topics concerning the  
operations and maintenance of the printer.  
KX Printer Drivers  
Operation Guide  
Describes how to install and set the printer driver.  
PRESCRIBE Command  
Technical Reference  
PRESCRIBE is the native language of the Kyocera  
Mita printers. This Technical Reference contains  
the information about how the printing is  
performed using the PRESCRIBE commands as  
well as the font and emulation description. Also  
included is a list of permanent parameters and  
their explanation needed when customizing your  
printer.  
PRESCRIBE Command  
Reference  
Gives a detailed explanation of the PRESCRIBE  
command syntax and parameters with the aid of  
print examples.  
For information on how to install the printer driver software, refer to  
the KX Printer Driver Installation Guide that is included with the  
printer.  
Note  
For information on how to use the printer driver software, refer to the  
KX Printer Driver Operation Guide that is included on the CD-ROM  
(comes with the printer).  
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Guide to the Operation Guide  
This Operation Guide has the following chapters:  
Chapter 1 Using the Operator Panel  
This chapter explains the message display, indicators and keys on the  
operator panel, and how to make various settings from the operator panel.  
Chapter 2 Paper Selection  
This chapter explains the types of paper that can be used with the printer.  
Chapter 3 Maintenance  
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container, waste toner box,  
and how to care for your printer.  
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting  
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur, such  
as paper jams.  
Chapter 5 Fonts  
This chapter explains about fonts and lists the printer’s internal fonts.  
Appendix A Options  
This appendix explains how to expand the printer’s memory and how to  
install each option unit.  
Appendix B Host Computer Interface  
This appendix explains the pin assignment and specifications for the  
printer’s parallel interface, USB interface, and option serial interface.  
Appendix C Specifications  
This appendix lists the printer’s specifications.  
Glossary  
This glossary explains the terminology used in this guide.  
The following symbols are used to attract your attention in this guide. The  
symbols and their meanings are as follows:  
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Indicates tips or advice useful for operation.  
Note  
Indicates situations that are potentially hazardous to the human body or  
devices.  
Caution  
Indicates situations that are potentially extremely hazardous to the  
human body or devices.  
Warning  
Option  
Indicates operations that can be performed or are effective only when the  
required option unit is installed.  
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Chapter 1  
Using the Operator  
Panel  
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This chapter explains the following topics:  
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Understanding the Operator Panel  
Understanding the Operator Panel  
The operator panel has a LCD message display, three indicators, and eight  
keys.  
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys  
are explained in the sections that follows.  
Message Display  
The message display gives information in the form of short messages. The  
eight messages listed below are displayed during normal warm-up and  
printing.  
Other messages that may appear when the printer needs the operator’s  
attention are explained in Chapter 4.  
Message  
Meaning  
The printer is self-testing after power-up.  
Self test  
Please wait  
The printer is warming up and is not ready. When  
the printer is switched on for the first time after the  
toner container is installed, (Adding toner)  
also appears.  
The printer is ready to print.  
Ready  
The printer is receiving data, generating graphics,  
reading a CompactFlash card/Microdrive, or  
printing.  
Processing  
The printer is in sleep mode. The printer wakes  
from sleep mode whenever the GO key on the  
operator panel is pressed, the cover is opened or  
closed, or data is received. The printer then warms  
up and goes online. The time that the printer takes  
to enter sleep mode depends on the sleep timer  
setting.  
Sleeping  
Jobs inside the printer arebeing canceled. To cancel  
a job, see the table on page 1-5.  
Cancelling data  
Waiting  
The printer is waiting for the end-of-job command  
before printing the last page. Pressing the GO key  
allows you to obtain the last page immediately.  
The printer is printing the last page after a waiting  
period.  
FormFeed Time Out  
Table 1-1  
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INTERFACE  
Interface Indicator  
The interface indicator shows the interface that is currently used. It uses  
the following abbreviations:  
PAR  
USB  
NET  
SER  
OPT  
---  
Standard bi-directional parallel interface  
Standard USB interface  
Network interface  
Option serial interface (RS-232C)  
Option network interface card  
No interface is active.  
Each interface has a timeout time of 30 seconds during which the other  
interface should wait to receive a print job. Even a print job has been  
complete on the interface, you should wait for this period until the other  
interface begins printing the job.  
Note  
SIZE  
Paper Size Indicator  
This indicator indicates the paper size of the current paper cassette. The  
following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper sizes.  
Message Paper Size  
Display  
Message Paper Size  
Display  
A4  
A5  
ISO A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) EX  
ISO A5 (14.8 × 21 cm) #6  
Executive (7-1/4 × 10-1/2 inches)  
Commercial 6-3/4  
A6  
ISO A6  
(10.5 × 14.8 cm)  
#9  
Commercial 9  
B5  
B6  
JIS B5 (18.2 × 25.6 cm) O2  
Oficio II (8-1/2 × 13 inches)  
16 kai (19.7 × 27.3 cm)  
JIS B6  
16K  
(12.8 × 18.2 cm)  
LT  
LG  
MO  
BU  
DL  
C5  
b5  
Letter  
(8-1/2 × 11 inches)  
ST  
FO  
HA  
OH  
Y2  
Y4  
Statement (5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches)  
Folio (21 × 33 cm)  
Legal  
(8-1/2 × 14 inches)  
Monarch  
(3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches)  
Japanese Postcard (10 × 14.8 cm)  
Business  
(4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches)  
Return Postcard (20 × 14.8 cm)  
ISO DL (11 × 22 cm)  
Envelope (Youkei 2)  
(11.4 × 16.2 cm)  
ISO C5  
(16.2 × 22.9 cm)  
Envelope (Youkei 4)  
(10.5 × 23.5 cm)  
ISO B5 (17.6 × 25 cm) CU  
Custom Size  
(14.8 × 21 cm to 21.6 × 35.6 cm)  
Table 1-2  
With only the MP tray feeding.  
While the printer is processing data, the SIZE indicator indicates the  
paper size selected by the application software.  
Note  
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TYPE  
Paper Type Indicator  
This shows the paper type defined for the current paper casette. Automatic  
cassette switching is available according to the paper type.  
The paper type can be specified at the operator panel. See Creating  
The following abbreviations are used to indicate the paper type.  
Message Display Paper Type  
Message Display Paper Type  
None  
Auto  
LETTERHEA  
COLOR  
Letterhead  
Color  
PLAIN  
Plain  
TRNSPRNCY  
PREPRINTE  
LABELS  
BOND  
Transparency  
PREPUNCHE  
ENVELOPE  
CARDSTOCK  
THICK  
Prepunched  
Preprinted  
Envelope  
Labels  
Cardstock  
Bond  
Thick  
RECYCLED  
VELLUM  
ROUGH  
Recycled  
HIGH QUAL  
CUSTOM 1(to 8)  
High quality  
Vellum  
Custom 1 (to 8)  
Rough  
Table 1-3  
With only the MP tray feeding.  
READY, DATA, and ATTENTION Indicators  
The following indicators light during  
normal operation and when the  
printer needs attention.  
READY  
Ready  
PAR A4 PLAIN  
DATA  
ATTENTION  
INTERFACE SIZE  
TYPE  
Indicator  
Description  
Flashing: Indicates when an error occurs that you can clear  
by yourself.  
READY  
Lit: Indicates that the printer is on-line.  
The printer prints received data.  
Off: Indicates that the printer is off-line. Data can be received  
but will not be printed. Also indicates when printing is  
automatically stopped due to occurrence of an error.  
Flashing: Indicates data transfer is taking place.  
Lit: Indicates either that data is being processed, or that data  
is being written to the memory card.  
DATA  
Flashing: Indicates when the printer needs maintenance  
attention or the printer is warming up (Please wait).  
Lit: Indicates when a problem or an error occurs that you can  
clear by yourself.  
ATTENTION  
(For example, paper jam occurs.)  
Table 1-4  
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Understanding the Operator Panel  
Keys  
The operator panel keys are used to  
configure the printer. Note the  
certain keys have the secondary  
function.  
GO  
?
CANCEL  
MENU  
ENTER  
Settings made with these keys effect only the interface currently in use.  
Note  
Key  
Function  
• Switches the printer on-line and off-line.  
• Prints and feed out one page.  
• Cancels specific errors.  
GO  
• Cancels a printing job.  
To cancel, proceed as follows:  
1 Check if Processingis displayed in the message display.  
2 Press the CANCEL key.  
3 Print Cancel?appears in the message display and then interface to be canceled.  
Parallel  
USB  
Network  
Serial(appears only when an option serial interface board kit is installed)  
Option(appears only when an option network interface card is installed)  
Press the CANCEL key again if you wish to stop the cancellation of printing.  
4 Select the interface to cancel using the or key and then press the ENTER key. Printing  
from the selected interface will stop. Cancelling dataappears in the message display  
and printing stops after the current page is printed.  
• Resets numeric values, or cancels a setting procedure.  
• Used to stop the sounding of the alarm buzzer an error occurs.  
CANCEL  
• When pressed during mode selection, terminates the setting and the printer returns to the  
Readycondition.  
• Used to select the emulation, font, character code set; to read an CompactFlash card, and  
more.  
MENU  
Used to access a desired item or enter numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the >  
and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.  
Used to access a desired item or enter of numeric values. In some of the control procedures, the  
> and < keys are used to enter or exit a sub item.  
Used as the < key in the mode selection function.  
• Used as the > key in the mode selection function.  
• Displays online help messages on the message display when paper jam errors occur. When  
pressedintheReadycondition, displaysexplanations ofonlinehelpmessages. Whenpressed  
while the online help is displayed, cancels the online help.  
?
Finalizes numeric values and other selections.  
ENTER  
Table 1-5  
If you hold down the ENTER key and press the MENU key when Readyis shown on this printer, the AdministrationIDmenu  
will be displayed. This menu is the setting menu for administration under the Account Management System and is normally not  
used. Press the MENU key to return to the Readydisplay.  
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Understanding the Operator Panel  
Menu System Road Map  
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. The MENU key  
on the operator panel allows you to use the menu to set or change the  
printer environment such as the number of copies to make, emulation, etc.,  
to your specific needs. Settings can be made when Readyis indicated on  
the printer message display.  
The printer obeys the most recently received printer settings sent from  
the application software, or from the printer driver, which take priority  
over operator panel settings.  
Note  
The following is the hierarchy diagram of the menu selection system of the  
printer.  
The vertical transition is made with the and keys and horizontal  
transition is made with the > and < keys. To change or finalize  
configuration on an item, use the ENTER key.  
These items will not appear unless the printer  
is installed with the applicable option unit.  
Ready  
PAR A4 PLAIN  
MENU  
Print  
Menu Map  
Print  
Status Page  
e-MPS  
>
>Quick Copy  
>Private/Stored  
>Print VMB Data  
>List of VMB  
>List of  
Code JOB  
>e-MPS  
>
>>Quick Copy  
Configuration  
>>Temp.Code JOB  
Size  
>>Perm.Code JOB  
Size  
>>VMB Size  
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Interface  
Parallel  
>
>Parallel I/F  
Auto  
USB  
Normal  
>
Network  
High Speed  
Nibble (high)  
>
Serial  
Option  
>
>NetWare  
Off  
>NetWare  
>
>>NetWare Frame  
On  
Auto  
>TCP/IP  
Off  
>>DHCP  
OFF  
On  
>Ether Talk  
Off  
>>IP Address  
>>Subnet Mask  
>>Gateway  
>Network Status  
Page  
On  
>Baud Rate  
9600  
>Data Bits  
8
>Stop Bits  
1
>Parity  
None  
>Protocol  
DTR (pos.)&XON  
>NetWare  
Off  
On  
>
>>NetWare Frame  
Auto  
>TCP/IP  
Off  
>>DHCP  
OFF  
On  
>Ether Talk  
Off  
>>IP Address  
>>Subnet Mask  
>>Gateway  
>OPT. StatusPage  
Off  
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Emulation  
PCL 6  
Emulation  
KPDL  
>
>
>Print KPDL errs  
Off  
On  
Emulation  
>Alt. Emulation  
PCL 6  
KPDL (AUTO)  
Emulation  
>Print KPDL errs  
Off  
On  
Line Printer  
Emulation  
IBM Proprinter  
Emulation  
DIABLO 630  
Emulation  
EPSON LQ-850  
Font  
>
Font Select  
Internal  
>
>> I000  
>
Option  
>>Courier  
Dark  
>Code Set  
IBM PC-8  
Regular  
>>Letter Gothic  
Regular  
>List of  
Internal Fonts  
Dark  
>List of  
>>Size  
012.00  
Option Fonts  
>>Pitch  
10.00 cpi  
>Copies  
001  
Page Set  
>
>Orientation  
Portrait  
Landscape  
>Page Protect  
Auto  
On  
>LF Action  
LF only  
CR and LF  
Ignore LF  
>CR Action  
CR only  
CR and LF  
Ignore CR  
>Wide A4  
Off  
On  
Continued on next page  
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Print Quality >  
>KIR Mode  
On  
Off  
>Ecoprint Mode  
Off  
On  
>Resolution  
Fast 1200 mode  
Fine 1200 mode  
300 dpi  
600 dpi  
>Print Density  
03  
Hard Disk  
>
>Read Data  
>Write Data  
>Delete Data  
>List of  
Partitions  
RAM Disk Mode  
Off  
>RAM Disk Size  
>Read Data  
On  
>Write Data  
>Delete Data  
>List of  
Partitions  
Memory Card  
>
>Read Fonts  
>Read Data  
>Write Data  
>Delete Data  
>Format  
>List of  
Partitions  
Continued on next page  
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Paper Handling >  
>MP Tray Mode  
Cassette  
>MP Tray Size  
A4 or Letter  
>MP Tray Type  
Plain  
>EF Size  
DL or Business  
>EF Type  
Envelope  
>BulkFeeder Size  
A4  
>BulkFeeder Type  
Plain  
>Cassette Size  
A4  
>  
Custom  
>>Unit  
mm  
inch  
>Cassette Type  
Plain  
>>X Dimension  
>>Y Dimension  
>Feed Select  
Cassette  
>Duplex Mode  
None  
>Stack Select  
Top tray FaceDn  
RearTray FaceUp  
>Sorter Mode  
Sorter  
>Override A4/LT  
Off  
On  
>Type Adjust  
Custom 1  
>
>>Paper weight  
Normal 2  
>Reset Type  
Adjust  
>>Duplex Path  
Enable  
Disable  
Life Counters >  
>Total Print  
0123456  
>New Toner  
Installed  
Continued on next page  
The option bulk paper feeder can only be installed on the FS-3830N.  
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Others  
>
>MSG Language  
English  
>Form Feed  
Time Out 030sec.  
>Sleep Timer  
>
>>Sleep Mode  
On  
015 min.  
Off  
>Print HEX-DUMP  
>Printer Reset  
>Resource Prot.  
Off  
Permanent  
Perm / Temp  
>Buzzer  
On  
Off  
>Auto Continue >  
>>Auto Continue  
Timer 030sec.  
Mode  
On  
Mode  
Off  
>Finishing  
>
>
>>Duplex  
Off  
On  
>Service  
>>Print  
Status Page  
>>Print  
Event Log  
††  
††  
>>Developer  
>>DRUM-CTRL  
00  
††  
>>Drum  
††  
This menu is for service personnel.  
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Printing Test Pages  
This section explains the procedure for printing the printer’s internal  
information using the menu selection system. The menu map is usefull as a  
reference to guide yourself through the menu selection system.  
The status page is a list of parameters and settings for most basic printer  
configurations. You may be required to produce a status page when  
requesting service to the printer.  
Menu Map  
The printer prints a full list of menu selection system. Note that menus  
indicated on the list may vary depending on which option units are  
installed on the printer.  
Press the MENU key.  
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2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Menu Mapappears.  
Print  
Menu Map  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
3
Print  
Menu Map ?  
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a menu map.  
4
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Sample MENU MAP  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
MENU MAP  
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Status Page  
If you want to check the printer's current status, including memory  
available and option settings, you can find the information you need on the  
status page.  
Press the MENU key.  
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2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Status Pageappears.  
Print  
Status Page  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
3
Print  
Status Page ?  
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a status page.  
4
For a full description of the status page, see the following pages.  
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The following is a sample status page. The numbers below refer to the  
contents explained on the following pages.  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
STATUS PAGE  
Firmware Version:  
Released:  
1
3
Hardware Information  
Memory  
2
Page Information  
Network Status  
Installed Options  
Emulation  
4
6
5
7
8
Error Log  
Toner Gauge  
0
9
100  
Interfaces  
10  
11  
KIR Test pattern  
ON  
Items and values on the status page may vary depending on the printer’s  
firmware version.  
Note  
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1 — Software Version  
This information shows the firmware version and date of issue of the  
printer.  
2 — Hardware Information  
This information shows various printer settings, such as the size and type  
of the paper in the paper cassettes.  
3 — Memory  
This shows the amount of total memory installed in the printer, the  
amount of currently available memory, and the current status of the RAM  
4 — Page Information  
This shows the print resolution, number of copies, and the total page count.  
5 — Installation Options  
This shows the option(s) installed in the printer.  
6 — Network Status  
This shows the IP address, Subnet Mask address, and Default Gateway  
address for the network interface card in the printer.  
7 — Emulation  
This shows all available emulations of the printer. The printer is shipped  
from the factory with PCL 6 emulation selected as the default.  
8 — Error Log  
This shows the last three instances of the following types of errors, listing  
them in the order of their occurrence:  
KPDL (PostScript) errors  
Memory card errors  
Memory card, hard disk, RAM disk errors  
The most recent error is displayed on the top line of the Error Log. For  
error remedies, see section Error Messages on page 4-10. Error  
information is cleared when the printer’s power is turned off.  
9 — Toner Gauge  
This shows the approximate level of remaining toner. When the value is  
100, the toner container is full.  
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10 — Interface Information  
This information shows the default font and the default emulation for all  
interfaces installed in the printer.  
11 — KIR Test Pattern  
KIR is the Kyocera Mita’s original smoothing function. This test pattern  
shows the effect of the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) system.  
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Service Status Page  
The service status page contains printer settings information that is more  
detailed than the standard status page and is therefore for mostly service  
purposes. However, since there is a great deal of information available on  
the service status page that may be helpful to you, the procedure for  
printing it out is given below.  
Press the MENU key.  
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2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Service >appears.  
>Service  
>
Press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Print Status Page  
appears.  
>>Print  
Status Page  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
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8
>>Print  
Status Page ?  
Press the ENTER key again. The display indicates Processingand  
printing starts.  
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Network Interface Status Page  
You can print out a status page for the network interface. The network  
interface status page shows the firmware version, the network addresses,  
and other information under various network protocols about the network  
interface card. The default setting is Off(not print). If the setting is  
changed to On(print) as follows, however, the network interface status  
page will be printed when the printer status page is printed.  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
NETWORK STATUS PAGE  
Printing out a network interface status page may not be possible with the  
option network interface card. For details, see the manual for the network  
interface.  
Note  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Interface >appears.  
Interface  
Parallel  
>
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Interface  
? Parallel  
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Press the or key repeatedly until Networkappears.  
4
5
6
Interface  
? Network  
Press the ENTER key again. A >appears.  
Interface  
Network  
>
Press the > key and then press the or key repeatedly until the  
message display indicates >Network Status Page.  
>Network Status  
Page Off  
The default setting is Off. If it is set to On, change it as follows.  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
7
>Network Status  
Page ? Off  
Select Onusing the or key.  
8
9
>Network Status  
Page ? On  
Press the ENTER key again.  
>Network Status  
Page On  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Font Lists  
To help in selecting fonts, you can print the lists of the fonts including  
option fonts.  
Press the MENU key.  
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
1
2
Font  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until > Font Select>appears.  
>Font Select >  
Internal  
To print a list of the internal fonts, check that Internalis  
displayed. To print a list of option fonts, press the ENTER key. Press  
the or key repeatedly until the message display indicates  
Optionand press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >List of Internal Fonts  
or >List of Option Fontsappears.  
>List of  
Internal Fonts  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
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8
>List of  
Internal Fonts?  
Press the ENTER key again. Processingappears, then Ready. The  
printer prints a list of fonts with a short sample and font ID  
(number) for each font.  
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Font Lists  
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List  
PRESCRIBE  
Font Name  
Scalable/Bitmap  
Password  
Selection  
[FSET]  
Font ID  
Internal Scalable and Bitmapped Fonts List  
PRESCRIBE  
Font Name  
Scalable/Bitmap  
Password  
Selection  
[FSET]  
Font ID  
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Received Data Dumping  
It is possible to print data received by the printer as hexadecimal code for  
the purposes of debugging programs and files.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until > Print HEX-DUMPappears.  
>Print HEX-DUMP  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
6
>Print HEX-DUMP?  
Press the ENTER key again. Processingappears for a second, and  
then Waitingappears.  
Processing  
Waiting  
Send data to be dumped to the printer. The message Processing  
will be displayed during receiving the data.  
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Once the dumped data you require has been output, it is possible to  
cancel the printing of any further dumped data by taking the printer  
offline by pressing the GO key and then pressing the CANCEL key.  
Once all data has been received, the message Waitingwill appear.  
Press the GO key to finish printing.  
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Paper Handling  
Paper Handling  
This section explains how to use the operator panel to change the paper  
size and type for each paper source, the mode for the MP (multi-purpose)  
tray, and other settings regarding paper handling.  
Setting the Paper Size  
Set the paper sizes according to the sizes of paper to be set in the paper  
cassette and the MP tray.  
If they do not match, printing will not be made on the correct size paper  
when automatic paper size selection is made by the application software  
(printer driver).  
Setting the Paper Size in Paper Cassette  
To set the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal (for U. S. A. only)  
size for the paper cassette, use the following procedure to set the paper size  
dial of the paper cassette.  
If you use a non-standard size, see Custom Paper Size on next page.  
Properly set the paper into the paper cassette. For details about the  
adjustment of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper  
cassette, set the Installation Guide supplies with the printer.  
Turn the paper size dial so that the size of the paper you are going to  
use appears in the paper size window.  
1
Paper Size Dial  
Paper Size Window  
Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper cassette  
to the size of the paper to be used and load the paper into the  
cassette.  
2
The paper size setting for the paper cassette is completed.  
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Custom Paper Size  
In addition to the standard sizes A5, A4, B5, Letter, and Legal (for U. S. A.  
only) size for the paper cassette, paper of other sizes can be fed as custom  
sizes. When placing paper of sizes other than A5, A4, B5, Letter, or Legal  
(for U. S. A. only) into the paper cassette, set the size of the paper to be  
used into the printer by following the procedure given below. If an option  
paper feeder (PF-60) is installed, custom sizes for its paper cassette can be  
set using the same procedure.  
This menu appears when the paper size dial of the paper cassette is set to  
OTHER.  
Properly set the paper into the paper cassette. For details about the  
adjustment of the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper  
cassette, see the Installation Guide supplied with the printer.  
Setting Paper Size Dial  
Use the following procedure to set the paper size dial to OTHER.  
Pull out the paper cassette from the printer and turn the paper size  
1
Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper inside the paper cassette  
to the size of the paper to be used and load the paper into the  
cassette.  
2
When using non-standard size paper, read the next section to set the  
paper size from the operator panel.  
Setting a custom size from the Operator Panel  
Set the size of the paper loaded in the paper cassette into the printer from  
the printer operator panel.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
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Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette Size >appears.  
4
If option paper feeders are added, Cassette 1 Sizewill appear for  
the standard paper cassette and Cassette 2 Size, Cassette 3  
Size, and Cassette 4 Size will appear for the option paper  
feeders.  
>Cassette Size >  
Custom  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
6
>Cassette Size  
? Custom  
Press the or key to display the desired paper size. The message  
display toggles through the following paper sizes:  
Custom  
Oficio II  
Folio  
16K  
C5  
A5  
B5  
ISO B5  
A4  
Executive  
Letter  
Legal  
When the desired paper size is displayed, press the ENTER key. The  
paper size is set for the paper cassette.  
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If you selected Customin step 6, be sure to set the unit of  
measurement and the dimensions of the paper as described in the  
following sections.  
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Selecting the Unit of Measurement  
Then, use the following procedure to set the unit of measurement.  
Press the > key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Unitappears. The unit of  
measurement can be selected between millimeters and inches. The  
current unit of measurement is displayed (the default setting is mm).  
>>Unit  
mm  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
>>Unit  
? mm  
Select mmor inchusing the or key.  
4
5
Press the ENTER key.  
Set the dimensions of paper as described in the next section.  
Entering the Width and Length  
Then, use the following procedure to set the paper size.  
Enter the paper size for X Dimensionand Y Dimensionas  
shown in the figure.  
X Dimension  
148 to 216 mm  
(5.83 to 8.5 inches)  
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When the unit of measurement is set, press the key.  
>>X Dimensionappears as shown below (the paper width setting).  
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>>X Dimension  
216 mm  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
2
3
>>X Dimension  
216 mm  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking and display the desired width. The  
width can be set between 148and 216mm (5.83to 8.5inches). You  
can use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left.  
Display the paper width and press the ENTER key.  
4
5
When the width is set, press the key. >>Y Dimensionappears  
(the paper length setting). Set the desired length in the same way as  
the width. The length can be set between 210and 356mm (8.27to  
14.02inches).  
Display the paper length, press the ENTER key.  
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7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
To print using the custom size set above, define the same custom size  
on the printer driver. For details, see KX Printer Drivers  
Operation Guide.  
Setting the Paper Size in MP Tray  
When using the MP tray in the cassette mode, you should set the same  
paper size to the MP tray as that is used to format the job to print. The  
factory default setting is A4or Letter.  
This menu does not appears when the option envelope feeder is installed on  
the printer.  
For more details about the paper sizes that can be fed from the MP tray, see  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
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Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray Sizeappears.  
>MP Tray Size  
A4  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
6
>MP Tray Size  
? A4  
Press the or key to display the desired MP tray size. The display  
changes as shown below.  
A4  
Executive  
Letter  
Legal  
Custom  
Hagaki  
OufukuHagaki  
Oficio II  
Statement  
Folio  
Youkei 2  
Youkei 4  
16K  
Monarch  
Business  
Comm. #9  
Comm. #6 3/4  
DL  
C5  
A6  
B6  
A5  
B5  
ISO B5  
When the desired paper size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
The paper size setting for the MP tray is completed.  
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Setting the Paper Type  
Set the paper types according to the paper to be set in the cassette and the  
MP tray.  
Setting the Paper Type in Paper Cassette  
Make this setting to match the paper type fed from the paper cassette of  
the printer. If the paper type is set correctly, you can perform printing  
using the media type selection function from the application software  
(printer driver). The factory default setting is Plain.  
For more details about the paper types that can be fed from the paper  
cassette, see Chapter 2.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Cassette Typeappears.  
>Cassette Type  
Plain  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Cassette Type  
? Plain  
Press the or key to display the desired cassette type. The display  
changes as shown below.  
6
Plain  
Preprinted  
Bond  
Recycled  
Rough  
Letterhead  
Color  
Prepunched  
High quality  
Custom(1to 8)  
When the desired cassette type is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Setting the Paper Type in MP Tray  
You can automatically select the paper cassette according to the selection  
made by the application software (printer driver). The factory default  
setting is Plain.  
This menu does not appears when the option envelope feeder is installed on  
the printer.  
For more details about the paper types that can be fed from the MP tray,  
see Chapter 2.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray Typeappears.  
>MP Tray Type  
Plain  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>MP Tray Type  
? Plain  
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Press the or key to display the desired MP tray type. The display  
changes as shown below.  
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Plain  
Transparency  
Preprinted  
Labels  
Bond  
Recycled  
Vellum  
Rough  
Letterhead  
Color  
Prepunched  
Envelope  
Cardstock  
Thick  
High quality  
Custom(1to 8)  
When the desired MP tray type is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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8
Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.  
Creating Custom Paper Type  
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 setting the paper type for a  
paper source.  
The paper weight and duplex path can be set (see Setting the Paper  
selecting the paper type to be customized as follows. For how to reset the  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Type Adjust >appears.  
>Type Adjust >  
Custom 1  
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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6
>Type Adjust >  
? Custom 1  
Press the or key to display the desired paper type. The display  
changes as shown below.  
Custom(1to 8)  
Plain  
Transparency  
Preprinted  
Labels  
Bond  
Recycled  
Vellum  
Rough  
Letterhead  
Color  
Prepunched  
Envelope  
Cardstock  
Thick  
High quality  
When the paper type to be customized is displayed, press the ENTER  
key.  
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Press the > key and proceed to Setting the Paper Weight on the  
following page.  
starting from the following page.  
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Setting the Paper Weight  
You can set the paper thickness for your custom paper type to be  
customized.  
Display the custom paper type (see Creating Custom Paper Type  
on page 1-32) and press the > key.  
1
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Paper Weightappears.  
2
>>Paper Weight  
Normal 2  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
>>Paper Weight  
? Normal 2  
Press the or key to display the desired paper thickness. The  
display changes as shown below. For details of the default setting for  
each paper type, see Paper Type on page 2-12.  
4
Light  
Normal 1  
Normal 2  
Normal 3  
Heavy l  
Heavy 2  
Heavy 3  
Extra Heavy  
When the desired paper thickness displayed, press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
If the paper type is set to Customand the option duplexer is installed  
on the printer, duplex printing can be enabled and disabled. See  
Setting the Duplex Path on the following page.  
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Paper Handling  
Setting the Duplex Path  
To use this function, the duplexer must be installed on the printer.  
Option  
If the paper type is set to Customand the option duplexer is installed on  
the printer, you can set whether or not to enable duplex printing as follows.  
The default setting is Enable.  
Display the custom paper type (see Creating Custom Paper Type  
on page 1-32) and press the > key.  
1
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Duplex Pathappears.  
2
>>Duplex Path  
Enable  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
>>Duplex Path  
? Enable  
Select Enableor Disableusing the or key. For details of the  
default setting for each paper type, see Paper Type on page 2-12.  
4
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
The custom paper type setting is completed.  
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Paper Handling  
Resetting the Custom Paper Type  
Resets the settings of Custom 1to 8that are set in Creating Custom  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Reset Type Adjust  
appears.  
>Reset Type  
Adjust  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Reset Type  
Adjust ?  
Press the ENTER key. All the customized paper weight and duplex  
path settings will be reset to the default. The message display  
returns to Ready.  
6
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Paper Handling  
MP Tray Mode  
The MP tray can be used in either of two modes – firstor cassette. The  
MP tray feed paper differently depending on the mode:  
Cassette Mode  
This is the default mode. The MP tray acts in the same manner as  
other paper source. The printer can correctly feed paper from any paper  
source as you command on the printer driver. The cassette mode  
provides a faster printing speed than the first mode.  
First Mode  
The MP tray automatically feeds paper placed on the MP tray  
overriding another paper source that is selected on the printer driver.  
After all paper sheets in the MP tray have been used up (approximately  
100 sheets [A4 size, 0.11 mm thickness]), paper will be fed from the  
paper source originally selected. This mode is convenient to feed paper  
of special size or type without reloading the current paper source.  
However, the MP tray must be kept empty if you desire to feed paper  
from the intended paper source.  
This menu does not appears when the option envelope feeder is installed on  
the printer.  
The maximum capacity for the MP tray of 100 sheets is based on A4  
paper. If you use Legal size paper on the MP tray, the number of paper  
you use should be considerably smaller than 100 sheets to avoid  
possible paper jam.  
Note  
To switch the MP tray to First mode, proceed as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >MP Tray Modeappears.  
>MP Tray Mode  
Cassette  
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>MP Tray Mode  
? Cassette  
Select Firstor Cassetteusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
6
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Selecting the Paper Feed Source  
You can select from which paper source printing will be performed. If no  
option units are installed, the only selections are the paper cassette and  
MP tray of the printer. If option paper feeders are installed, they can also  
be selected using the manner described below.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Feed Selectappears.  
>Feed Select  
Cassette  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Feed Select  
? Cassette  
Select MP trayor Cassetteusing the or key.  
6
7
8
Press the ENTER key.  
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Paper Handling  
Selecting the Output Stack  
The following procedure allows you to select whether printouts will be  
received by the top tray or to the rear tray. If an option sorter is installed, it  
can also be selected using the manner described below.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Stack Selectappears.  
>Stack Select  
Top tray FaceDn  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Stack Select  
?Top tray FaceDn  
Press the or key to display the desired destination. The output  
tray changes as shown below.  
6
Top tray FaceDn (Printer’s top tray) [Default]  
RearTray FaceUp (Printer’s rear tray) [Option rear tray required]  
Sorter FaceDn[Option sorter required]  
When the desired paper source displayed, press the ENTER key.  
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Paper Handling  
Overriding A4 and Letter Size Difference  
This selects whether to enable or disable the difference between A4 size  
and Letter size. Under the default setting of Off, the paper size of the  
paper source is matched to the paper size formatting the jobs. If these  
differ, a corresponding error message is displayed. When this is set to On,  
printing is performed even if the actual paper size differs from the paper  
size formatting the jobs.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Paper Handling >appears.  
Paper Handling>  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Override A4/LTappears.  
>Override A4/LT  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Override A4/LT  
? Off  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
6
7
8
Press the ENTER key.  
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Pagination  
Pagination  
The items regarding pagination can be made from the operator panel. The  
items that can be set are shown below.  
Emulation  
The following procedure allows you to select the printer’s emulation mode.  
To change the emulation mode, proceed as follows:  
Changing the Emulation  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Emulationappears. One of  
the emulation modes shown below appears, indicating the current  
emulation.  
PCL 6(default)  
KPDL  
KPDL (AUTO)  
Line Printer  
IBM Proprinter  
DIABLO 630  
EPSON LQ-850  
KPDL is the Kyocera’s implementation of the PostScript page  
description language.  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Emulation  
?PCL 6  
Press the or key repeatedly until the desired emulation mode  
appears.  
4
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Pagination  
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Alternative Emulation for KPDL Emulation  
The auto KPDL (KPDL (AUTO)) emulation enables the printer to  
automatically change the emulation mode according to the print job  
received. The alternative emulation can be selected using the operator  
panel. The default alternative emulation is PCL 6.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Emulationappears.  
Emulation  
PCL 6  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Emulation  
?PCL 6  
Press the or key repeatedly until the message display indicated  
KPDL (AUTO)appears.  
4
Emulation  
?KPDL (AUTO)  
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the > key. When > Print KPDL Errsis displayed, press the  
or key. The display cycles through the emulation in the following  
order:  
PCL 6(default)  
Line Printer  
IBM Proprinter  
DIABLO 630  
EPSON LQ-850  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>Alt. Emulation  
?PCL 6  
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Pagination  
Press the or key repeatedly until the desired alternative  
emulation appears.  
8
9
Press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Printing KPDL Errors  
The printer can print error descriptions when printing error occurs during  
KPDL emulation. The default is Off– the printer does not print KPDL  
errors.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Emulation >appears.  
Emulation  
PCL 6  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Emulation  
?PCL 6  
Select KPDLor KPDL (AUTO)using the or key.  
4
Emulation  
?KPDL  
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the > key. The message display changes to that shown below. If  
>Alt. Emulationis displayed when the KPDL (AUTO)emulation  
is selected, press the or key to change it.  
>Print KPDL Errs  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
7
>Print KPDL Errs  
? Off  
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Pagination  
Select Onusing the or key.  
8
9
>Print KPDL Errs  
? On  
Press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Font  
You can select the default font for the current interface. In addition to the  
internal fonts, all fonts that are downloaded to the printer memory, or fonts  
stored on a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, or option ROM, can be selected  
as the default font.  
In this menu, you can also set the type and pitch for Courier and Letter  
Gothic.  
Default font  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
Font  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Font Select >appears.  
>Font Select >  
Internal  
To select an internal font, check that Internalis displayed. If  
Internalis not displayed, press the ENTER key. Press the or  
key repeatedly until the message display indicates Internaland  
press the ENTER key.  
5
To select an option font, press the ENTER key. Press the or key  
repeatedly until the message display indicates Optionand press the  
ENTER key. This operation is possible only when option fonts are  
installed in the printer.  
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Press the > key. The message display changes to that show below.  
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>> I000  
The letter before the number indicates the type of font as shown  
below:  
Letter  
Description  
Internal font  
I
S
M
H
O
Soft (down load) font  
Fonts in an option CompactFlash card  
Fonts in a RAM disk or option Microdrive.  
Fonts in an option ROM  
Table 1-6  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
7
>>?I000  
Press the or key repeatedly until the desired font number  
appears. For font numbers of the internal fonts, see List of Fonts on  
8
9
When the desired font is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Default Font Size  
The following procedure determines the size of the default font. If the  
default font is a fixed font such as Courier or Letter Gothic, the character  
pitch can be changed instead of the font size.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
Font  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Font Select >appears.  
>Font Select >  
Internal  
Check that Internalis displayed and press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Sizeappears.  
>>Size  
012.00 point(s)  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _) appears.  
7
>>Size  
012.00 point(s)  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking. The font size can be set between 4 and  
999.75 points, in 0.25-point increments. You can use the > or < key to  
move the cursor right and left.  
8
9
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Changing Type for Courier/Letter Gothic  
Courier or Letter Gothic font type can be selected as Regular or Dark. For  
example, to change the type of Courier, proceed as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
Font  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Font Select >appears.  
>Font Select >  
Internal  
Check that Internalis displayed and press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Courierappears.  
>>Courier  
Regular  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
7
>>Courier  
? Regular  
Select Regularor Darkusing the or key.  
8
9
Press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key and the message display returns to Ready.  
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Pagination  
Setting the Character Pitch for Courier/Letter Gothic  
The character pitch for fixed fonts is adjustable when the default font is  
Courier or Letter Gothic.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
Font  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Font Select >appears.  
>Font Select >  
Internal  
Check that Internalis displayed and press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Pitchappears.  
>>Pitch  
10.00 cpi  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _) appears.  
7
8
9
>>Pitch  
10.00 cpi  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking. The character pitch can be set between  
0.44 and 99.99 characters per inch, in 0.01 character-per-inch  
increments. You can use the > or < keys to move the cursor right and  
left.  
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Code Set  
You can change the character code set. Available character code sets vary  
depending on the current font. (The default is IBM PC-8.)  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Font >appears.  
Font  
>
Press the > key. Press the or key until > Code Setappears.  
3
4
>Code Set  
IBM PC-8  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
>Code Set  
?IBM PC-8  
Press the or key until the desired character code set appears.  
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
7
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Number of Copies  
You can set the number of copies to be printed of each page for the current  
interface. The number of copies can be set between 1and 999.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page set >appears.  
Page Set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Copiesappears.  
>Copies  
001  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _) appears.  
5
>Copies  
001  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking. It can be set between 1 and 999. You  
can use the > and < keys to move the right and left.  
6
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Printing Orientation  
The default orientation of the page can be selected from the portrait  
(upright) and landscape (sideways) page orientation.  
Portrait orientation  
Landscape orientation  
A
A
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page Set >appears.  
Page Set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Orientationappears.  
>Orientation  
Portrait  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Orientation  
? Portrait  
Select Portraitor Landscapeusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
6
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
This printer incorporates the KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement) smoothing  
function. This function provides high print quality by providing software  
enhancement of print resolution.  
Q
With KIR Off  
With KIR On (default)  
Set the print density to 3 when setting the KIR mode. For details on print  
density, see page 1-95.  
Note  
Look at the check line, the last line on a status page, to make the optimum  
KIR mode setting.  
Optimized stripes  
Status Page  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
STATUS PAGE  
Firmware Version:  
Released:  
Hardware Information  
Memory  
The current KIR setting is optimal.  
Page Information  
Network Status  
Installed Options  
Emulation  
Error Log  
Toner Gauge  
0
100  
Interfaces  
Dark vertical stripes  
Set the KIR mode to Off. Try printing the status  
page again. If you still get dark vertical stripes,  
adjust the print density control to a lighter setting.  
KIR Test patter
O
KIR Checking  
Lines  
White vertical stripes  
Set the KIR mode to On. Try printing the status  
page again. If you still get white vertical stripes,  
adjust the print density control to a darker setting.  
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Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality >appears.  
Print Quality >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >KIR Modeappears.  
>KIR Mode  
On  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>KIR Mode  
? On  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
6
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Ecoprint  
The Ecoprint enables you to reduce the amount of toner consumed on the  
page so as to save your printing costs. You can set to Ecoprint mode on, as  
follows. (The factory default setting is Off.)  
The Ecoprint setting has no effect on the print speed.  
The Ecoprint mode setting is Onwhen the printing image becomes lighter,  
yet very readable.  
Ecoprint setting is Off  
Ecoprint setting is On  
(default).  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality >appears.  
Print Quality >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >EcoPrint Modeappears.  
>EcoPrint Mode  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>EcoPrint Mode  
? Off  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
6
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Resolution  
Proceed as follows to set the default print resolution from four ways — 300  
dpi, 600 dpi, Fast 1200 mode, and Fine 1200 mode. The clarity of  
printed characters and graphics becomes sharper in this order.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality >appears.  
Print Quality >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Resolutionappears.  
>Resolution  
Fast 1200 mode  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Resolution  
? Fast 1200 mode  
Select Fast 1200 mode, Fine 1200 mode, 300 dpior 600 dpi  
using the or key.  
6
Press the ENTER key.  
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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e-MPS  
e-MPS  
e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which  
implements the following functions that are available from the printer  
driver:  
Job Retention  
Job Storage  
In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred  
from the computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk.  
Since copies of the document are printed using the stored data, printing is  
performed faster with less computer spooling time and less network traffic.  
To use the e-MPS system, an option hard disk must be installed in the  
printer. For details, see Appendix A Options.  
Note  
The RAM disk may also be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private  
Print modes. See Activating the RAM Disk on page 1-81 for details on  
RAM disk setup.  
Job Retention  
Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are  
selected when you choose on the printer driver through the application  
software:  
Mode  
Quick Copy  
Proof and Hold  
Private Print  
Stored Job  
Primary function  
To later print  
Toproofthefirstcopy Toholdthedocument To electronically  
additional copies  
before printing  
multiple copies  
in printer to prevent storedocumentssuch  
unauthorized access as fax cover pages  
Start storing by  
Printer driver  
Printer driver  
Printer driver  
Does not print  
Printer driver  
Does not print  
Onterminatingprint Prints  
setting from  
Prints one copy  
simultaneously  
simultaneously  
application software  
Retrieved by  
Operator panel  
Operator panel  
Operator panel  
Operator panel  
Default number of  
copies printed at  
retrieval  
Same as storing  
(can be changed)  
One less  
(can be changed)  
Same as storing  
(can be changed)  
One  
(can be changed)  
Maximum number of 32, expandable to 50 32, expandable to 50 Depends on the hard Depends on the hard  
jobs stored  
disk capacity  
disk capacity  
(Private jobs are  
deletedautomatically  
once it is retrieved.)  
PIN security  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes (if necessary)  
Stored  
Data after printing  
Data at power off  
Hard disk required  
Stored  
Deleted  
Yes  
Stored  
Deleted  
No  
Deleted  
Deleted  
No  
Stored  
Yes  
Table 1-7  
Jobs in excess will cause the earlier ones to be deleted.  
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Job Storage  
Job storage stores print jobs either temporarily or permanently, or in  
virtual mailboxes, as you click an appropriate radio button on the printer  
driver when printing from a computer.  
Virtual Mailbox  
Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the  
Virtual mailbox is part of Job Storage, which stores print jobs on the hard  
disk without printing. It enables you to retrieve jobs later from the  
operator panel or the KM-NET Printer Disk Manager utility in the CD-  
ROM.  
Each mailbox may be used by an individual who desires to share the  
printer in this mode. By default, each mailbox is numbered from ‘Tray 001,’  
‘Tray 002,’ ... etc. To ‘post’ a job in one of these mailboxes, you assign a  
numbered or named mailbox on the printer driver when printing.  
To retrieve the stored job for printing, see Retrieving Jobs from Virtual  
The virtual mailbox can be used in PCL 6 emulation only.  
Note  
Quick Copy  
This mode enables you to print the requested number of copies of a job,  
simultaneously storing the job on the Microdrive. When additional copies  
are required, you can reprint the required number of copies from the  
printer operator panel. To print a job as a quick copy job, see KX Printer  
Drivers Operation Guide.  
The default number of print jobs that can be stored on the Microdrive is 32.  
This value can be increased to up to 50 from the e-MPS Configuration  
menu. For details, see e-MPS Configuration on page 1-70. When the  
number of jobs reaches the limit, the oldest job will be overwritten by the  
new one.  
When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.  
Printing Additional Copies using Quick Copy  
To print additional copies of a job stored in the printer:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
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Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Quick Copyappears  
followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name  
is assigned at printing using the printer driver.  
>Quick Copy  
Harold  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before  
the user name.  
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>Quick Copy  
?Harold  
Press the or key to display the desired user name, Arlen, in this  
example.  
>Quick Copy  
?Arlen  
Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver  
(Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?)  
before the letters.  
>Arlen  
?Report  
Press the or key to scroll to the desired job title.  
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Press the ENTER key. The number of copies to be printed can be set.  
To increase the copy count, press the key; to decrease the copy  
count, press the key.  
>Report  
Copies  
001  
Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints  
the specified number of copies for the job.  
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Deleting a Quick Copy Job  
All quick copy jobs are automatically deleted when the printer is turned off.  
If you desire to explicitly delete a stored quick copy job, proceed as follows:  
Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section to let the title of the job  
displayed.  
1
When the title of the job is displayed, e.g. Report, below, press the  
ENTER key. The cursor below the copy count starts to blink.  
2
>Report  
Copies  
001  
Press the key repeatedly until Deleteappears below the title.  
3
4
>Report  
Delete  
_
Press the ENTER key. The stored quick copy job is deleted.  
Proof and Hold  
When you print multiple copies, this mode first prints one copy so that you  
can proof it before continuing to print the remaining copies. Since you can  
proof the printouts before printing the remaining copies, wastage of paper  
can be reduced.  
The printer prints one copy and, at the same time, saves the print job on  
the Microdrive. You can also change the number of copies when resuming  
printing from the operator panel.  
When the printer is turned off, all stored jobs will be deleted.  
Printing Remaining Copies of a Proof and Hold Job  
Printing a Proof and Hold job on the operator panel is similar to printing a  
quick copy job. To print remaining copies of a job held in the printer:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
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Press the or key repeatedly until >Quick Copyappears  
followed by the user name (Harold, in this example). The user name  
is assigned at printing using the printer driver.  
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>Quick Copy  
Harold  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before  
the user name.  
5
6
7
>Quick Copy  
?Harold  
Press the or key to display the desired user name, Arlen, in this  
example.  
>Quick Copy  
?Arlen  
Press the ENTER key. The job name entered in the printer driver  
(Report, in this example) appear with a blinking question mark (?)  
before the letters.  
>Arlen  
?Report  
Press the or key to scroll to the desired job title.  
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9
Press the ENTER key. The number of copies to be printed can be set.  
To increase the copy count, press the key; to decrease the copy  
count, press the key.  
>Report  
Copies  
001  
Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints  
the specified number of copies for the job.  
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Printing a Private Job  
In private printing, you can specify that a job is not printed until you  
release the job from the operator panel. At sending the job from the  
application software, you should specify a 4-digit access code in the printer  
driver. The job is released for printing by entering the access code on the  
operator panel. Thus, this function ensures confidentiality of the print job.  
When the printer is turned off, all the print jobs will be deleted.  
Releasing a Private Job  
To print a private job through the operator panel:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Private/Storedappears.  
The name entered in the printer driver (Harold, in this example)  
also appears.  
>Private/Stored  
Harold  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) before a user  
name appears.  
5
6
7
>Private/Stored  
?Harold  
Press the or key to display the desired user name (Arlen, in this  
example).  
>Private/Stored  
?Arlen  
Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job name (Agenda, in  
this example) entered in the printer driver appear with a blinking  
question mark (?).  
>Arlen  
?Agenda  
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Press the or key to display the desired job title.  
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9
Press the ENTER key. The ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit  
access code entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key.  
To enter the ID, press the < or > key to move the cursor to the  
number to be changed and then enter the correct number by pressing  
the or key.  
>Agenda  
ID  
0000  
You can set the number of copies to be printed. To increase the copy  
count, press the key; to decrease the copy count, press the key.  
10  
11  
>Agenda  
Copies  
001  
Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints  
the specified number of copies for the job.  
Deleting a Private Job  
To delete a stored private job, proceed as follows:  
Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section.  
1
2
When the title of the job to be printed is displayed (Agenda, in this  
example), press the ENTER key. Enter the four-digit access code  
entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key.  
>Agenda  
Copies  
001  
Press the key repeatedly until Deleteappears for the number of  
copies.  
3
4
>Agenda  
Delete  
_
Press the ENTER key. The private job is deleted from the Microdrive.  
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Printing a Stored Job  
The procedure below allows you to store print jobs to the Microdrive that  
are frequently needed such as fax cover pages, check lists, and order forms,  
for printing at any later time using the operator panel.  
The print jobs will not be deleted when the printer is turned off.  
Releasing a Stored Job  
To print a stored job through the operator panel:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Private/Storedappears.  
The name entered in the printer driver (Harold, in this example)  
also appears.  
>Private/Stored  
Harold  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) before a user  
name appears.  
5
6
7
>Private/Stored  
?Harold  
Press the or key to display the desired user name (Arlen, in this  
example).  
>Private/Stored  
?Arlen  
Press the ENTER key. The user name and the job name (Agenda, in  
this example) entered in the printer driver appear with a blinking  
question mark (?).  
>Arlen  
?Agenda  
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Press the or key to display the desired job title.  
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9
Press the ENTER key. If you entered an access code for the printer  
driver, the ID input line appears. Enter the four-digit access code  
entered in the printer driver and press the ENTER key. To enter the  
ID, press the < or > key to move the cursor to the number to be  
changed and then enter the correct number by pressing the or  
key.  
>Agenda  
ID  
0000  
You can specify the number of copies to print. To increase the copy  
count, press the key; to decrease the key.  
10  
11  
>Agenda  
Copies  
001  
Press the ENTER key to finalize the copy count. The printer prints  
the specified number of copies for the job.  
Deleting a Stored Job  
To delete a stored job, proceed as follows:  
Follow steps 1 through 8 in the above section.  
1
2
When the title of the job to be printed is displayed (Agenda, in this  
example), press the ENTER key. If you entered an access code for the  
printer driver, enter the four-digit access code and press the ENTER  
key.  
>Agenda  
Copies  
001  
Press the key repeatedly until Deleteappears for the number of  
copies.  
3
4
>Agenda  
Delete  
_
Press the ENTER key. The stored job is deleted from the Microdrive.  
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Printing a Code Job  
KM-NET Job Manager  
Install the KM-NET for Clients software from the CD-ROM supplied with  
the printer. To do this, from the CD-ROM Main Menu, select Printer  
Utilities > KM-NET for Clients.  
Browse through Windows Start > Programs > Kyocera Mita > KM-  
NET for Clients.  
1
Click the Add Printer icon (below). Select the Local or Network port.  
2
Add Printer Icon  
Follow the wizard until the Discovered Printing System(s) dialog  
box is reached. When the printer is found in the list, click (highlight)  
it, then Finish.  
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Select the printer and then click on the Job Manager icon. The jobs  
that are stored in that printer will be displayed. To print the job,  
right click Job name and then click Print on the drop down list that  
appears.  
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Job Manager Icon  
For more detailed information, refer to KM-NET for Clients Operation  
Guide that is included on the CD-ROM which comes with the printer.  
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Printing a List of Code Jobs  
If you select Permanent Job Storage on the printer driver, you can have a  
List of Code Job printed using the operator panel.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >List of Code JOBappears.  
>List of  
Code JOB  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
6
>List of  
Code JOB ?  
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a Code Job list.  
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Retrieving Jobs from Virtual Mailbox (VMB)  
To use this mode, an option Microdrive must be installed in the printer.  
Option  
To retrieve the jobs posted in the virtual mailbox, proceed as follows.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Print VMB Dataappears.  
The virtual mailbox number will also appear.  
>Print VMB Data  
Tray001  
:
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
6
>Print VMB Data  
Tray001  
?
Press the ENTER key. The document in the mailbox is printed and  
automatically deleted from the mailbox.  
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Printing a List of VMB  
A Virtual Mailbox list includes the jobs currently stored in the mailboxes.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
Press the or key repeatedly until >List of VMBappears.  
4
5
6
>List of VMB  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
>List of VMB ?  
Press the ENTER key again. The printer prints a list of jobs currently  
posted in the virtual mailboxes.  
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e-MPS Configuration  
You can change the following parameters for e-MPS operation:  
Maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof and Hold jobs  
Maximum space assigned to temporary code jobs  
Maximum space assigned to permanent code jobs  
Maximum space assigned to virtual mailboxes  
Option  
The total amount of storage areas specified must not exceed the total  
size of the Microdrive. Otherwise, you may only be able to accommodate  
print jobs of a smaller amount of print jobs than specified.  
Note  
Changing the Maximum Number of Quick Copy/Proof and Hold  
Jobs  
This changes maximum number of Quick Copy/Proof and Hold jobs from 0  
to 50. The default is 32.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration >  
appears.  
>e-MPS  
>
Configuration  
Press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Quick Copyappears.  
>>Quick Copy  
32  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
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>>Quick Copy  
32  
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Press the or key to increase or decrease the value at the blinking  
cursor. The value can be set between 0 and 50. Use the > and < keys  
to move the cursor right and left.  
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9
When the desired maximum number of jobs is set, press the ENTER  
key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Maximum Space Assigned to Temporary Code Jobs  
This changes the Microdrive space that holds temporary code jobs. You can  
change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual  
maximum size depends on the size of free hard disk space, however. The  
default size is 50 MB.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration >  
appears.  
>e-MPS  
>
Configuration  
Press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Temp. Code JOB Size  
appears.  
>>Temp. Code JOB  
Size  
050MB  
To change the maximum disk space, press the ENTER key. A  
blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
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>>Temp. Code JOB  
Size  
050MB  
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Press the or key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value  
at the blinking cursor. Use the > and < keys to move the cursor right  
and left.  
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9
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Maximum Space Assigned to Permanent Code Jobs  
This changes the Microdrive space that holds permanent code jobs. You can  
change the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual  
maximum size depends on the size of free Microdrive space, however. The  
default size is 50 MB.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration >  
appears.  
>e-MPS  
>
Configuration  
Press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>Perm. Code JOB Size  
appears.  
>>Perm. Code JOB  
Size  
050MB  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
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>>Perm. Code JOB  
Size  
050MB  
Press the or key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value  
at the blinking cursor. Use the > and < keys to move the cursor right  
and left.  
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When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Maximum Space Assigned to Virtual Mailboxes  
This changes the Microdrive space for virtual mailboxes. You can change  
the maximum space from 0 to 9999 (megabytes). The actual maximum size  
depends on the size of free Microdrive space, however. The default size is  
50 MB.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until e-MPS >appears.  
e-MPS  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >e-MPS Configuration >  
appears.  
>e-MPS  
>
Configuration  
Press the > key.  
5
6
Press the or key repeatedly until >>VMB Sizeappears.  
>>VMB Size  
050MB  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
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>>VMB Size  
050MB  
Press the or key to increase or decrease, respectively, the value  
at the blinking cursor. Use the > and < keys to move the cursor right  
and left.  
8
9
When the desired size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
10 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Interface  
This printer is equipped with a parallel interface, a USB interface and a  
network interface. An optional serial interface and a second network  
interface can be installed as well. Various printing environment  
parameters such as the default emulation can be changed indepently on  
different interfaces by using the printer’s menu selection system. Before  
select the interface to apply the changes in the procedure described below.  
This interface selection described below does not select which interface  
data will be received from. The printer automatically selects an interface  
data is received.  
Note  
Parallel Interface Mode  
The parallel interface mode of this printer supports a bi-directional/high-  
speed mode. Normally, this interface is used under the default setting  
AUTO. For details, see Appendix B. After setting the interface, be sure to  
reset the printer or turn the power off at least once. The new setting will be  
enabled thereafter.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Interface >appears. One of  
the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current  
interface.  
Parallel(default)  
USB  
Network  
Serial(when a serial interface board kit is installed)  
Option(when a network interface card is installed)  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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Interface  
? Parallel  
If Parallelis not displayed, press the or key repeatedly until it  
is Parallel.  
If you want to abandon the interface selection procedure, press the  
CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged.  
Press the ENTER key again.  
4
5
Press the > key. The message display changes to the communication  
mode menu.  
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>Parallel I/F  
? Auto  
Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display  
changes as shown below. Press the ENTER key.  
Auto(default)  
Normal  
High Speed  
Nibble (high)  
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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USB Interface Mode  
About USB interface, for details, see Appendix C.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key until Interface >appears. One of the  
interface names shown below appears, indicating the current  
interface.  
Parallel(default)  
USB  
Network  
Serial(when a serial interface board kit is installed)  
Option(when a network interface card is installed)  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Interface  
? Parallel  
Press the or key until USBappears.  
4
Interface  
? USB  
Press the ENTER key.  
5
6
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Serial Interface Parameters  
This section applies to the printers having the option serial interface  
board kit (IB-11) installed.  
Option  
The baud rate, data bits, stop bits, parity, and protocol for the serial  
interface can be set as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Interface >appears. One of  
the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current  
interface.  
Parallel(default)  
USB  
Network  
Serial(when a serial interface board kit is installed)  
Option(when a network interface card is installed)  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
3
Interface  
? Parallel  
If you want to abandon the interface selection procedure, press the  
CANCEL key. The interface remains unchanged.  
Press the or key repeatedly until Serialappears.  
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Interface  
? Serial  
Press the ENTER key again.  
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Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the setting item  
and current setting change as shown below.  
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Definable baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800,  
9600(default), 19200, 38400, 57600,  
115200  
>Baud Rate  
9600  
Definable data bits: 7, 8(default)  
>Data Bits  
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Definable stop bits: 1(default), 2  
>Stop Bits  
1
Definable parity: None(default), Odd, Even,  
Ignore  
>Parity  
None  
Definable protocol: DTR(pos.)&XON  
(default), DTR(positive), DTR  
(negative), XON/XOFF, ETX/ACK  
>Protocol  
DTR(pos.)&XON  
Display the setting item to be changed and press the ENTER key. A  
question mark (?) appears.  
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8
The following example explains how to change the baud rate. The  
settings for other items can be changed in a similar manner.  
>Baud Rate  
? 9600  
Press the or key to display the desired setting. The setting  
changes as shown below.  
The baud rate can be selected from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 (default),  
19200, 38400, 57600, and 115200.  
Some computers may not be compatible with a baud rate of 115200 bps.  
If you set the baud rate to 115200 and communication problems occur,  
lower the baud rate.  
Note  
Display the desired baud rate and press the ENTER key.  
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Network Interface Parameters  
This printer supports TCP/IP, NetWare and EtherTalk protocols. In  
addition, you can install the option network interface card in the option  
interface slot.  
Using the operator panel, you can:  
Activate or deactivate TCP/IP, NetWare, and EtherTalk  
Activate or deactivate DHCP  
Enter IP address, subnet mask address, and default gateway address  
To confirm or change network card parameters, proceed as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Interface >appears. One of  
the interface names shown below appears, indicating the current  
interface.  
Parallel(default)  
USB  
Network  
Serial(when a serial interface board kit is installed)  
Option(when a network interface card is installed)  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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Interface  
? Parallel  
If the option network interface card is installed in the printer,  
Optionwill be displayed. The setting procedure is basically the  
same even in this case.  
Press the or key repeatedly until Networkappears.  
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Interface  
? Network  
Press the ENTER key again.  
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Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the display  
changes as shown below.  
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Range  
Set this item to Onwhen you connect to a  
network using NetWare. In submenu (>),  
frame mode can be selected from Auto,  
Ethernet, 802.2, 802.3, and 802.3 SNAP.  
>NetWare  
On  
>
Set this item to Onwhen you connect to a  
network using TCP/IP. Submenu (>) has  
items including DHCP, IP address, subnet  
mask address, and gateway address.  
>TCP/IP  
On  
>
EtherTalk must be activated (On) for  
networking with Macintosh computers.  
>EtherTalk  
Off  
When the item is set to On, the printer prints  
out a network status page when it prints the  
printer status. See page 1-19.  
>Network Status  
Page On  
The following example explains how to activate TCP/IPprotocol to  
connect the printer in the network. You can select Netwareor  
EtherTalkin a similar manner.  
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>TCP/IP  
On  
>
If TCP/IPis currently Offis displayed, select Onusing the or  
key. Press the ENTER key again.  
>TCP/IP  
? On  
>TCP/IP  
On  
>
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Press the > key. Each time the or key is pressed, the item  
changes as shown below.  
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>>DHCP  
Off  
>>IP Address  
000.000.000.000  
>>Subnet Mask  
000.000.000.000  
>>Gateway  
000.000.000.000  
Display the item to be set and press the ENTER key.  
For DHCP, a question mark (?) appears. For IP Address, Subnet  
Mask, and Gateway, the cursor ( ) blinks.  
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For DHCP, select Onor Offusing the or key. For IP Address,  
Subnet Mask, and Gatewayaddresses, press the or key to  
change the number (000to 255) where the cursor is blinking. You  
can use the > and < key to move the cursor right and left.  
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To obtain these addresses, consult your network administrator.  
Press the ENTER key.  
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12 Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
Operating the Storage Device  
The printer supports three types of storage devices: CompactFlash card,  
Microdrive, and RAM disk.  
The printer is equipped with a slot for a CompactFlash card and a  
Microdrive. By inserting a CompactFlash card or Microdrive into the  
printer, the following operations become available. For details about the  
handling of the CompactFlash card and Microdrive, see Appendix A.  
The following procedure assumes use of a CompactFlash card. The similar  
procedure can be applied when using the Microdrive.  
You can format the Microdrive using the operator panel when the first  
time you installed a new Microdrive. About formatting a new Microdrive.  
Note  
Activating the RAM Disk  
The RAM disk is a memory space shared within the printer memory that  
can temporarily store print jobs for electronic sorting. The stored print job  
can then be used to print multiple copies of the job reducing the total  
amount of period required to print the whole job. It acts similar to the  
option Microdrive except that the data is effective only during the printer  
is powered up.  
To set up the RAM disk, the option Microdrive must not be installed.  
To use the RAM disk, activate and enter the desired size of the RAM disk  
in the manner described below. The maximum RAM disk size can be  
calculated as follows:  
Maximum RAM disk size = Total printer memory - 9 MB  
For example, if the total memory installed in your printer is 96 MB, you  
can set 87 MB of RAM disk. If you attempt to set the RAM disk size beyond  
this restriction, the printer automatically round it down so that the size is  
always 9 MB less than the total printer memory. Once the RAM disk size is  
set, the printer must be reset.  
By default, the RAM disk is not activated (Off). To confirm the RAM disk  
size or activate the RAM disk, proceed as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until RAM Disk Mode >appears.  
RAM Disk Mode  
Off  
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The default setting is Off. Press the ENTER key. A blinking question  
mark (?) appears. Select On using the or key, and then press the  
ENTER key.  
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RAM Disk Mode  
? On  
Press the > key to display >RAM Disk Size.  
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>RAM Disk Size  
0087 Mbyte  
Press the ENTER key again, and change the RAM disk size using the  
or key. It is not possible to make a setting that exceeds total  
printer memory. The default value for the RAM disk is the total  
printer memory minus 9 MB. This parameter may be set anywhere  
from 0001to 1024depending on the available printer memory.  
When the desired RAM disk size is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key and restart the printer. The setting will be  
activated after restart.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
Reading Data  
To read data on a CompactFlash card, Microdrive, or the RAM disk use the  
following procedure:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >, Hard Disk  
>or RAM Disk Mode >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Read Dataappears. The  
data name also appears.  
>Read Data  
data name  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before  
the data name.  
5
>Read Data  
?data name  
Press the or key to display the desired data name.  
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Press the ENTER key. Processingappears and the reading of data  
from the storage device starts.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
Writing Data  
You can write data to a CompactFlash card, the Microdrive, or the RAM  
disk using the operator panel. When writing data to the storage device, a  
name is automatically assigned to the data. The CompactFlash card or the  
Microdrive or the RAM disk must be formatted. Otherwise, the >Write  
Datamessage explained below will not appear on the display. To format a  
CompactFlash card or the Microdrive or the RAM disk, see Formatting a  
You can format the Microdrive or the RAM disk using the operator panel  
when the first time you installed a new Microdrive or the RAM disk. About  
formatting a new Microdrive.  
Note  
After writing is complete, you can print a list of data stored in the storage  
device for confirmation. See Printing a List of Data Names on page  
1-89.  
To write data to a CompactFlash card, the Microdrive or the RAM disk,  
proceed as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >, Hard Disk  
>or RAM Disk Mode >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Write Dataappears.  
>Write Data  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Write Data ?  
Press the ENTER key. Processingappears, then Waiting.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
In this state, send the file from the computer to the printer.  
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The file is written onto the storage device given a destination name  
(also referred to as a partition name) which the printer automatically  
assigns one after another as follows:  
DataS001 (first data),  
DataS002 (second data),  
DataS003 (third data)...  
In the example above, if the file TEST.TXT is the first data to be  
written onto the storage device, the destination name will be  
DataS001.  
As the printer receives data, the message display changes to  
Processing, then when the end of the data is received, the message  
display changes to Waiting.  
Check that the message display has changed to Waiting, then press  
the GO key. This writes the file to the memory card and instructs the  
printer to automatically print out a CompactFlash card write  
information page as shown below.  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
WRITE INFORMATION  
Partition Type. Type of data written (currently only type 2 is supported).  
Partition Name. Name of data written.  
Write Partition Length. Length (size) of the data written.  
Others. Additional information, such as error information.  
When the write information page is printed, the message display  
returns to Ready.  
If the writing was not completed successfully, an error code appears  
on the message display. For details, see Error Messages on page  
4-10. If this happens, press the GO key. The message display returns  
to Ready.  
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Repeat above steps until you have transferred all data (files) that  
you want to write to the CompactFlash card. Each time you finish  
writing data, a CompactFlash card write information page is printed  
from the printer showing the information explained in step 4 above,  
but pertaining only to the data just written. To see all data contained  
in the CompactFlash card at once, print a list of data names as  
explained on page 1-89, Printing a List of Data Names.  
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Deleting Data  
You can use the printer’s operator panel to delete data from a  
CompactFlash card, the Microdrive or the RAM disk.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >, Hard Disk  
>or RAM Disk Mode >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until > Delete Dataappears. The  
data name also appears.  
>Delete Data  
data name  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears before  
the data name.  
5
>Delete Data  
?data name  
Press the or key to display the desired data name.  
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Press the ENTER key. Processingappears and the data is deleted  
from the CompactFlash card.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
Reading Fonts from a CompactFlash Card  
If a font (CompactFlash) card is already inserted into the slot when the  
printer is turned on, the fonts are automatically read into the printer.  
To re-read fonts into the printer from a CompactFlash card, proceed as  
follows.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Read Fontsappears.  
>Read Fonts  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Read Fonts ?  
Press the ENTER key. Processingappears and the reading of fonts  
from the CompactFlash card starts.  
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When the reading of fonts ends, the message display returns to  
>Read fonts.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
Formatting a Storage Device  
A new CompactFlash card or Microdrive must be formatted before it can be  
used in the printer. You can format the storage device using the printer  
operator panel.  
Formatting will destroy any existing data on a storage device.  
You can format the Microdrive using the operator panel when the first  
time you installed a new Microdrive. About formatting a new  
Microdrive.  
Note  
To format a CompactFlash card or the Microdrive, use the following  
procedure:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >or Hard  
Disk >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Formatappears.  
>Format  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Format ?  
Press the ENTER key. Processingappears and formatting of the  
CompactFlash card or the Microdrive starts.  
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Operating the Storage Device  
When the formatting is successfully completed, the printer automatically  
prints out a format information page as shown below.  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
FORMAT INFORMATION  
Capacity. The total size of the CompactFlash card or the Microdrive memory.  
Used Space. The size the printer uses for its system.  
Free Space. The size remaining in the CompactFlash card or the Microdrive for storing  
data.  
When the format information is printed, the message display returns to  
Ready.  
Printing a List of Data Names  
The printer prints a list of all data names (referred to as partitions) stored  
in the storage device for reference. (Printing a list is also available for a  
font card.)  
To print a list of data names for the CompactFlash card, the Microdrive, or  
the RAM disk proceed as follows.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Memory Card >, Hard Disk  
>, or RAM Disk Mode >appears.  
Memory Card >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >List of Partitions  
appears.  
>List of  
Partitions  
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Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
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>List of  
Partitions ?  
Press the ENTER key. Processingappears and the printing of the  
list starts.  
FS-3830N Page Printer  
PARTITION LIST  
Device Information  
Partition Information  
The list provides the following information that are automatically  
generated by the printer about data currently stored in the storage  
device:  
Device Name/Number. Description for the storage device. For example,  
‘MEMORY CARD/Ais indicated for a memory card.  
Capacity. Total capacity of the storage device in bytes.  
Used Space. The total space used for data stored in the storage device in bytes.  
Free Space. The space remaining in the storage device for storing more data,  
including the memory space required by the printer for its file system.  
Partition Name. The name assigned automatically by the printer for written  
data.  
Partition Size. Size of the written data in bytes.  
Partition Type. The type identifying the written data, i.e., whether it is host  
data (Data) or font data (Font).  
When the list of file names (partition list) for the storage device is  
printed, the display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Configuration  
This section explains the details of printer settings. The following items  
are covered.  
Page Protect Mode  
The Page Protect Menu does not normally appear, however, Page Protect  
will be forcibly set to On if a print overrun error occurs due to insufficient  
printer memory. When this has happened, be sure to reset Page Protect  
to Auto(default) in order to maintain the optimum use of printer memory.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page set >appears.  
Page set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Page Protectappears.  
>Page Protect  
On  
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Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>Page Protect  
? On  
Press the or key repeatedly until Autoappears.  
>Page Protect  
? Auto  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
Linefeed (LF) Action  
This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a linefeed  
code (character code 0AH).  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page set >appears.  
Page set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >LF Actionappears.  
>LF Action  
LF only  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>LF Action  
? LF only  
Press the or key repeatedly until desired linefeed action  
appears.  
LF only  
CR and LF  
Ignore LF  
A linefeed is performed. (default)  
A linefeed and carriage return are performed.  
The linefeed is ignored.  
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When the desired action is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Carriage-Return (CR) Action  
This procedure instructs the printer what to do when it receives a carriage-  
return code (character code 0DH)  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page set >appears.  
Page set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >CR Actionappears.  
>CR Action  
CR only  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>CR Action  
? CR only  
Press the or key repeatedly until desired carriage-return action  
appears.  
CR only  
CR and LF  
Ignore CR  
A carriage-return is performed. (default)  
A carriage-return and linefeed are performed.  
The carriage-return code is ignored.  
When the desired action is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Wide A4 Pitch  
Turn this to Onto increase the maximum number of characters that can be  
printed in a line for A4 page (78 characters at 10 pitch) and Letter size  
page (80 characters at 10 pitch). This setting is effective in only PCL 6  
emulation.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Page set >appears.  
Page set  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Wide A4appears.  
>Wide A4  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>Wide A4  
? Off  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Print Density  
The print density can be adjusted in five steps: from 01(light) to 05(dark).  
The factory setting is 03.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Print Quality >appears.  
Print Quality >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Print Densityappears.  
>Print Density  
03  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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>Print Density  
? 03  
Select the print density from five steps from 01(light) to 05(dark)  
using the or key.  
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Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Total Printed Pages  
This procedure displays the total number of printed pages.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Life Counters >appears.  
Life Counters >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Total Printappears, the  
total number of printed pages displayed.  
>Total Print  
0012345  
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Toner Counter Resetting  
When the toner container is replaced, reset the toner counter as follows so  
that an accurate toner gauge measurement is indicated on the status page.  
Note that if this operation is performed when the toner container is not  
replaced, the toner gauge measurement will not be indicated correctly.  
Also refer to the Installation Guide supplied with the toner kit when  
replacing the toner container.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Life Counters >appears.  
Life Counters >  
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >New Toner Installed.  
appears  
>New Toner  
Installed  
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Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
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>New Toner  
Installed ?  
Press the ENTER key. The toner counter is reset. The message  
display returns to Ready.  
Message Language  
You can select the language of the messages on the message display by  
following the procedure given below. You can optionally download messages  
in order language. Contact your Kyocera Mita dealer for information.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >MSG Languageappears. The  
default message language is English.  
>MSG Language  
English  
To change the language, press the ENTER key. A blinking question  
mark (?) appears.  
5
>MSG Language  
? English  
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Press the  
in the following order (The  
key. The display cycles through the available selections  
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key cycles in the reverse order):  
>MSG Language  
? English  
>Langue  
? Francais  
>Anzeigesprache  
? Deutsch  
>Lingua  
? Italiano  
>Berichttaal  
? Nederlands  
>Idioma  
? Español  
>Idioma da MSG  
? Portugues  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Automatic Form Feed Timeout  
When the printer receives no data for a certain time, it time out and  
releases the current interface: it prints whatever data it has in its buffer  
and feeds out the page. You can adjust the time-out time as follows:  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Form Feed Timeappears.  
The default setting is 30 seconds.  
>Form Feed  
Time Out 030sec.  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
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>Form Feed Time.  
Time Out 030sec.  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The time can  
be set between 0and 495seconds, in 5-second increments. You can  
use the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left.  
Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Sleep Timer Setting  
The printer has a sleep timer to conserve power when the printer is not  
printing, processing, or receiving data. You can adjust the timer value, the  
length of time the printer waits before entering sleeping mode in the  
absence of data.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Sleep Timer >appears.  
The default setting is 015 min.  
>Sleep Timer >  
015 min.  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( _) appears.  
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6
>Sleep Timer  
015 min.  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The timer can  
be set between 5and 240 min, in 5-minute increments. You can use  
the > and < keys to move the cursor right and left.  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Turning Off the Sleep Timer  
You can turn off the sleep timer function by following the procedure given  
below.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Sleep Timer >appears.  
>Sleep Timer >  
015 min.  
Press the > key and display >>Sleep Mode.  
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>>Sleep Mode  
On  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
>>Sleep Mode  
? On  
Select Offusing the or key.  
>>Sleep Mode  
? Off  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Printer Resetting  
The procedure described below resets the printer’s temporary conditions,  
such as the current unit of measurement, page orientation, font, character  
code set, margins, etc., set by commands to their default values.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Printer Resetappears.  
>Printer Reset  
Press the ENTER key. A question mark (?) appears.  
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>Printer Reset ?  
Press the ENTER key again. Self testappears while the printer is  
resetting itself, then Please waitfollowed by Ready.  
Self test  
Please wait  
Ready  
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Configuration  
Resource Protection  
When you switch from the PCL 6 emulation to another, all downloaded  
fonts and macros are lost. Resource protection preserves these PCL  
resources in memory so that they are intact when you change the  
emulation back to PCL 6.  
Resource protection requires extra memory to store the downloaded  
fonts and macros. The total size of the printer memory recommended for  
using the resource protection option is affected by several factors. See  
Note  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Resource Prot.appears.  
>Resource Prot.  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
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6
>Resource Prot.  
? Off  
Press the or key to display the desired mode. The display  
changes as shown below.  
Off(default)  
Permanent  
Perm / Temp  
When the desired mode is displayed, press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Alarm (Buzzer) Setting  
In addition to the message displayed when the paper supply is exhausted,  
or when paper jamming occurs, an audio warning is made to sound. This is  
useful, for example, when the printer is in a location some distance from  
the user.  
The audio alarm is set to Onwhen leaving the factory. If the alarm is set to  
Off, it is made not to sound.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until Buzzerappears.  
>Buzzer  
On  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Buzzer  
? On  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
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Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Auto Continue Setting  
When Auto Continue is enabled, the printer will automatically print the  
next received data following a preset amount of time passes after any one  
of the following errors occurs:  
Memory overflow Press GO  
Print overrun Press GO  
KPDL error Press GO  
File not found Press GO  
Hard disk err Press GO  
RAM disk error Press GO  
MemoryCard err Press GO  
Duplex disabled Press GO  
If one of the above errors is caused by someone on a network where the  
printer is being shared, for example, data sent from another person will be  
printed after a preset amount of time.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until Auto Continue >appears.  
>Auto Continue>  
Mode On  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
5
>Auto Continue  
Mode ? On  
Select Onor Offusing the or key.  
Press the ENTER key.  
6
7
8
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Setting the Auto Continue Recovery Time  
Follow the procedure given below to change the recovery time for Auto  
Continue.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until Auto Continue Mode >  
appears.  
>Auto Continue>  
Mode On  
Press the > key and display >>Auto Continue Timer.  
5
6
Press the ENTER key. A blinking cursor ( ) appears.  
>>Auto Continue  
Timer 000Sec.  
Press the or key to increase or decrease the value of the figure  
where the cursor is blinking and set the desired time. The time must  
be set between 000and 495seconds, in 5-second increments. If set to  
000, printing will be continued immediately without allowing any  
time interval. You can use the > and < keys to move the cursor right  
and left.  
7
Display the desired time and press the ENTER key.  
8
9
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Configuration  
Duplex Printing Error Detection Setting  
If the error detection setting for duplex printing has been turned On, and  
you attempt to print onto a paper size and paper type that cannot be used  
for duplex printing, the Duplex disabled Press GOerror message will  
be displayed and printing will stop. To print onto one-side of the paper only  
when this message is displayed, press the GO key. The default setting is  
Off.  
Press the MENU key.  
1
2
Press the or key repeatedly until Others >appears.  
Others  
>
Press the > key.  
3
4
Press the or key repeatedly until >Finishing Error >  
appears.  
>Finishing >  
Error  
Press the > key and display >>Duplex.  
5
6
7
>>Duplex  
Off  
Press the ENTER key. A blinking question mark (?) appears.  
>>Duplex  
? Off  
Press the or key to change Offto On.  
>>Duplex  
? On  
Press the ENTER key.  
8
9
Press the MENU key. The message display returns to Ready.  
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Chapter 2  
Paper Selection  
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This chapter explains the following topics:  
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General Guidelines  
General Guidelines  
The printer is designed to print on high-quality copier bond paper (the kind  
used in ordinary dry copier machines), but it can also accept a variety of  
other types of paper within the limits specified below.  
The manufacturer assumes no liability for problems that occur when  
paper not satisfying these requirements is used.  
Note  
Selection of the right paper is important. Using the wrong paper can result  
in paper jams, misfeeding, curling, poor print quality, and paper waste, and  
in extreme cases can damage the printer. The guidelines given below will  
increase the productivity of your office by ensuring efficient, trouble-free  
printing and reducing wear and tear on the printer.  
Paper Availability  
Most types of paper are compatible with a variety of machines. Paper  
intended for xerographic copiers can also be used with the printer.  
There are three general grades of paper: economy, standard, and premium.  
The most significant difference between grades is the ease with which they  
pass through the printer. This is affected by the smoothness, size, and  
moisture content of the paper, and the way in which the paper is cut. The  
higher the grade of paper you use, the less risk there will be of paper jams  
and other problems, and the higher the level of quality your printed output  
will reflect.  
Differences between paper from different 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).  
The traditional standard weights are 16, 20, and 28 pounds (60 to 105 g/m²).  
Paper Specifications  
The following table summarizes the basic paper specifications. Details are  
given on the following pages.  
Item  
Specification  
Cassette: 60 to 105 g/m² (16 to 28 lb/ream)  
MP tray: 60 to 200 g/m² (16 to 53 lb/ream)  
Weight  
Thickness  
0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to 4.3 mils)  
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches)  
90° ±0.2°  
Dimensional accuracy  
Squareness of corners  
Moisture content  
Direction of grain  
Pulp content  
4 to 6 %  
Long grain  
80 % or more  
Table 2-1  
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General Guidelines  
Selecting the Right Paper  
Laser printing is a process involving laser light, electrostatic discharge,  
toner, and heat. In addition, as the paper passes through the printer it  
undergoes considerable sliding, bending, and twisting motions. A high-  
quality printing paper matching the printer’s requirements withstands all  
these stresses, enabling the printer to turn out clean, crisp printed copies  
consistently.  
Remember that all paper is not the same. Some of the factors to consider  
when selecting paper for the printer are as follows:  
Condition of the Paper  
Avoid using paper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty, torn, embossed, or  
contaminated with lint, clay, or paper shreds.  
Use of paper in these conditions can lead to illegible printing, misfeeding,  
and paper jams, and can shorten the life of the printer. In particular, avoid  
using paper with a surface coating or other surface treatment. The paper  
should have as smooth and even a surface as possible.  
Composition  
Do not use paper that has been coated or surface-treated and contains  
plastic or carbon. The heat of fusing can cause such paper to give off  
harmful fumes.  
Bond paper should contain at least 80 % pulp. Not more than 20 % of the  
total paper content should consist of cotton or other fibers.  
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General Guidelines  
Paper Size  
Cassettes and an MP tray are available for the paper sizes listed in the  
table below. The dimensional tolerances are ±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inches) for  
the length and width. The angle at the corners must be 90° ±0.2°.  
Multi-purpose  
tray  
Size  
Cassette or  
multi-purpose  
tray  
Size  
Monarch  
Business  
ISO A6  
3-7/8 × 7-1/2 inches Legal  
4-1/8 × 9-1/2 inches Letter  
8-1/2 × 14 inches  
8-1/2 × 11 inches  
21 × 29.7 cm  
10.5 × 14.8 cm  
11 × 22 cm  
ISO A4  
ISO A5  
ISO DL  
14.8 × 21 cm  
Commercial 9  
3-7/8 × 8-7/8 inches ISO C5  
16.2 × 22.9 cm  
17.6 × 25 cm  
Commercial 6-3/4 3-5/8 × 6-1/2 inches ISO B5  
JIS B6  
12.8 × 18.2 cm  
JIS B5  
18.2 × 25.7 cm  
Statement  
5-1/2 × 8-1/2 inches Executive  
7-1/4 × 10-1/2  
inches  
Hagaki  
10 × 14.8 cm  
14.8 × 20 cm  
11.4 × 16.2 cm  
10.5 × 23.5 cm  
Oficio II  
Folio  
8-1/2 × 13 inches  
21 × 33 cm  
Ofuku-Hagaki  
Youkei 2  
16K  
19.7 × 27.3 cm  
Youkei 4  
Custom  
Cassette: 14.8 to 21.6 cm × 21 to 29.7 cm  
For U. S. A.: 5-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 8-1/4 to 14 inches  
MP tray: 7 to 21.6 cm × 14.8 to 29.7 cm  
(2-13/16 to 8-1/2 inches × 5-13/16 to 11-11/16 inches)  
Table 2-2  
Smoothness  
The paper should have a smooth, uncoated surface. Paper with a rough or  
sandy surface can cause voids in the printed output. Paper that is too  
smooth, however, can cause multiple feeding and fogging problems.  
(Fogging is a gray background effect.)  
Basis Weight  
Basis weight is the weight of a standard quantity of paper. In the  
traditional system, the standard quantity is a ream consisting of 500  
sheets measuring 17 × 22 inches each. In the metric system the standard  
quantity is 1 square meter.  
Paper 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 105 g/m² for the paper cassette, and  
60 to 200 g/m² for the MP tray.  
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General Guidelines  
Paper Weight Equivalence Table  
Paper weight is listed with expression in U.S. bond weight (lb) and  
European metric (g/m²). The shaded point indicates the standard weight.  
U. S. Bond  
Weight (lb)  
16  
60  
17  
64  
20  
75  
21  
80  
22  
81  
24  
27  
28  
32  
34  
36  
39  
42  
43  
47  
53  
Europe Metric  
Weight (g/m²)  
90 100 105 120 128 135 148 157 163 176 199  
Table 2-3  
Thickness (Caliper)  
Thick paper is referred to as high-caliper paper and thin paper as low-  
caliper paper. The paper used with the printer should be neither extremely  
thick nor extremely thin. If you are having problems with paper jams,  
multiple feeds, and faint printing, the paper you are using may be too thin.  
If you are having problems with paper jams and blurred printing, the  
paper may be too thick. The proper thickness is 0.086 to 0.110 mm (3.4 to  
4.3 mils).  
Moisture Content  
Moisture content is defined as the percent ratio of moisture to the dry mass  
of the paper. Moisture can affect the paper’s appearance, feedability, curl,  
electrostatic properties, and toner fusing characteristics.  
The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the  
room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture,  
the paper edges expand, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative  
humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and  
tighten, and print contrast may suffer.  
Wavy or tight edges can cause misfeeding and alignment anomalies. The  
moisture content of the paper should be 4 to 6%.  
To ensure the proper moisture content, it is important to store the paper in  
a controlled environment. Some tips on moisture control are:  
Store paper in a cool, dry location.  
Keep the paper in its wrapping as long as possible. Rewrap paper that  
is not in use.  
Store paper in its original carton. Place a pallet, etc., under the carton  
to separate it from the floor.  
After removing paper from storage, let it stand in the same room as the  
printer for 48 hours before use.  
Avoid leaving paper where it is exposed to heat, sunlight, or damp.  
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Paper Grain  
When paper is manufactured, it is cut into sheets with the grain running  
parallel to the length (long grain) or parallel to the width (short grain).  
Short grain paper can cause feeding problems in the printer. All paper used  
in the printer should be long grain.  
Other Paper Properties  
Porosity: Refers to the density of the paper structure; that is, how openly  
or compactly the fibers are bonded.  
Stiffness: Limp paper can buckle inside the printer, while paper that is too  
stiff may bind. Either way the result is a paper jam.  
Curl: Most paper has a natural tendency to curl in one direction. The  
paper should be loaded so that the natural curl is downward, to counteract  
the upward curl imparted by the printer. Printed sheets will then come out  
flat. Most paper also has a top and bottom surface. Loading instructions  
are usually given on the paper package.  
If the paper is considerably curled in one direction, e.g. when the paper  
was used to print on one side, try to roll the paper in the opposite  
direction to counteract the curl. Printed sheets will then come out flat.  
Note  
Electrostatic properties: During the printing process, the paper is  
electrostatically charged to attract the toner. The paper must be able to  
release this charge so that printed sheets do not cling together in the  
output tray.  
Whiteness: The contrast of the printed page depends on the whiteness of  
the paper. Whiter paper provides a sharper, brighter appearance.  
Quality control: Uneven sheet size, corners that are not square, ragged  
edges, welded (uncut) sheets, and crushed edges and corners can cause the  
printer to malfunction in various ways. A quality paper supplier should  
take considerable care to ensure that these problems do not occur.  
Packaging: Paper should be packed in a sturdy carton to protect it from  
damage during transport. Quality paper obtained from a reputable  
supplier is usually properly packaged.  
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Special Paper  
Special Paper  
This section explains printing on special paper. The page printer can use  
the following types of special paper. In this case, set the media type  
according to the table below.  
Paper type  
Media type  
Color  
Colored paper  
Preprinted paper  
Overhead projector transparencies  
Postcards  
Preprinted  
Transparency  
Cardstock  
Envelope  
Labels  
Envelopes  
Labels  
Table 2-4  
When using the above types of paper, be sure to use products that are  
specified for use with photocopiers and/or page printers. Feed paper other  
than colored paper or pre-printed paper from the MP (multi-purpose) tray.  
Use paper that is sold specifically for use with copiers (heat-fusing type).  
Label paper and envelopes should not be placed in the cassette; they must  
be fed manually and delivered in the face up stack.  
Since the composition and quality of special paper vary considerably,  
special paper is more likely than white bond paper to give trouble during  
printing. No liability will be assumed if moisture, etc., given off in printing  
on special paper causes harm to the machine or operator.  
Before purchasing any type of special paper, test a sample on the printer  
and check that print quality is satisfactory.  
Note  
Specifications for each type of special paper are given below.  
Transparency (Overhead Projection Film)  
Transparency must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the  
printing process. It should satisfy the conditions given in the table below.  
Item  
Specification  
Tolerance of heat  
Thickness  
Must tolerate at least 190 °C (374 °F)  
0.100 to 0.110 mm (3.9 to 4.3 mils)  
Polyester  
Material  
Dimensional accuracy  
Squareness of corners  
±0.7 mm (±0.0276 inch)  
90° ± 0.2°  
Table 2-5  
To avoid trouble, transparency must be delivered face-up.  
If transparency jams frequently, pull the top of the sheet very gently as it  
leaves the printer.  
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Special Paper  
Adhesive-Backed Labels  
The basic rule for printing on adhesive labels is that the adhesive must  
never come into contact with any part of the printer. Adhesive paper  
sticking to the drum or rollers will damage the printer.  
Be sure to feed label paper from the MP tray. Feeding label paper from a  
paper cassette may cause printer failure.  
Note  
Label paper has a structure comprised of three layers, as shown in the  
figure below. The top sheet is printed on. The adhesive layer consists of  
pressure-sensitive adhesives. The carrier sheet (also called the linear or  
backing sheet) holds the labels until use. Due to the complexity of its  
composition, adhesive-backed label paper is particularly likely to give  
trouble in printing.  
Top sheet (white bond paper)  
Adhesive  
Carrier sheet  
Adhesive label paper must be entirely covered by its top sheet, with no  
spaces between the individual labels. Labels with spaces in between are  
apt to peel off, causing serious paper jam problems.  
Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet  
around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet  
until after printing is finished.  
Acceptable  
Unacceptable  
Top sheet  
Carrier sheet  
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Special Paper  
The table below lists the specifications for adhesive label paper.  
Item  
Specification  
Weight of top sheet  
Composite weight  
Thickness of top sheet  
Composite thickness  
Moisture content  
Table 2-6  
44 to 74 g/m² (12 to 20 lb/ream)  
104 to 151 g/m² (28 to 40 lb/ream)  
0.086 to 0.107 mm (3.9 to 4.2 mils)  
0.115 to 0.145 mm (4.5 to 5.7 mils)  
4 to 6 % (composite)  
Postcards  
Fan the stack of postcards and align the edges before loading them in the  
MP tray. Make sure the postcards you are going to set are not curled.  
Feeding curled postcards may cause paper jams.  
Some postcards have rough edges on the back (those are created when the  
paper is cut). In this case, put the postcards on a flat place and rub the  
edges with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.  
Envelopes  
The printer can print on envelopes using paper with a basis weight of 60 to  
79 g/m² (16 to 21 lb/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 print quality over the  
entire envelope surface.  
Many envelopes have a diagonal grain orientation (See Paper Grain on  
page 2-6). This orientation is more likely to wrinkle and crease on its way  
through the printer. Before purchasing envelopes for use with the printer,  
test a sample to verify the envelope’s suitability.  
Do not use envelopes that have an encapsulated liquid adhesive.  
Avoid long printing runs consisting of envelopes only. Extensive envelope  
printing can cause premature printer wear.  
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Special Paper  
To avoid jamming due to curled envelopes, do not leave more than  
approximately 10 printed envelopes stacked in the paper trays during  
multiple envelope printing.  
Envelopes should be fed in the face-up position, right edge first.  
Thick Paper  
Fan the stack of paper and align the edges before loading them in the MP  
tray. Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created  
when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place and rub  
the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them in the  
same way as described in Postcards on page 2-9. Feeding rough edged  
paper may cause paper jams.  
If the paper jams even after you smooth it out in such a way, set the paper  
in the MP tray with the leading edge raised up a few millimeters as shown  
in the illustration.  
Note  
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Special Paper  
Colored Paper  
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper,  
listed in Paper Specifications on page 2-2. In addition, the pigments  
used in the paper must be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the  
printing process (up to 200 °C or 392 °F).  
Preprinted Paper  
Preprinted paper should have a bond paper base. The preprinted ink must  
be able to withstand the heat of fusing during the printing process, and  
must not be affected by silicone oil.  
Do not use paper with any kind of surface treatment, such as the type of  
paper commonly used for calendars.  
Recycled Paper  
Select recycled paper that meets the same specifications as the white bond  
paper (see Paper Specifications on page 2-2) except whiteness.  
Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the printer and check  
that the print quality is satisfactory.  
Note  
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Paper Type  
Paper Type  
The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of  
paper being used.  
Setting the paper type for the paper source from the printer’s operator  
panel will cause the printer to automatically select the paper source and  
print in the mode best suited to that type of paper.  
A different paper type setting can be made for each paper source including  
the MP tray. Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it is also  
possible for you to define and select customized paper types. See Creating  
The following types of paper can be set.  
Paper source MP  
tray  
Paper  
Cassette Weight  
Paper  
Duplex path  
(MP tray available  
only in Cassette  
mode)  
Paper Type  
Plain  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Normal 2  
Extra Heavy  
Normal 1  
Heavy 1  
Yes  
No  
Transparency  
Preprinted  
Labels  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Bond  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Normal 3  
Normal 2  
Light  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Recycled  
Vellum  
Rough  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Normal 3  
Normal 3  
Normal 3  
Normal 1  
Heavy 3  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Letterhead  
Color  
Prepunched  
Envelope  
Cardstock  
Thick  
No  
Heavy 3  
No  
No  
Heavy 1  
No  
High quality  
Custom 1 (to 8)  
Yes  
Yes  
Normal 2  
Normal 2  
Yes  
Yes  
Table 2-7  
This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings  
may be defined. For details on Creating Custom Paper Type on page 1-32.  
Yes: Can be stored No: Cannot be stored  
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Chapter 3  
Maintenance  
3
This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and how to clean parts such as the  
registration roller and charger wire.  
This chapter explains the following topics:  
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Toner Container Replacement  
Toner Container Replacement  
The toner container in the printer should be replaced as soon as the  
message display shows Toner lowor soon after. If you continue to use the  
printer, eventually the toner supply will be exhausted at which point the  
printer will stop printing and the Replace toner Clean printer  
message will be shown instructing you to install a new toner kit.  
Toner Container Replacement Interval  
Assuming an average toner coverage of 5% and Ecoprint mode turned off,  
the toner container will need replacing approximately once every 20,000  
pages.†  
For a new printer with a toner kit installed for the first time, the  
number of copies that can be printed will be approximately 10,000.  
Toner Kits to be Used  
Contents:  
Toner container  
Waste toner box  
Wiper cloth  
Grid cleaner  
2 plastic bags (for disposal of the old toner container and  
waste toner box)  
Installation Guide  
Be sure to distance items such as floppy disks during toner container  
replacement.  
Note  
Be sure to clean the inside of the printer when replacing the toner  
container. For details, see Cleaning on page 3-9.  
Use of original Kyocera Mita toner kits is highly recommended to  
prevent printer trouble and ensure the long life of the printer.  
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Toner Container Replacement  
Replenishing Toner  
Open the printer top cover all the way.  
1
2
Top Cover  
Pull the lock lever (blue colored) to the right and gently lift the old  
toner container.  
Lock Lever  
Keep the toner container as level as possible while removing.  
Note  
Put the old toner container in the plastic bag supplied with the toner  
kit and dispose of it.  
3
Old Toner Container  
The old toner container may be incinerated without the risk of generating  
harmful gas.  
Note  
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Toner Container Replacement  
Take the new toner container from the bag.  
4
5
With the label side down, thoroughly shake the toner container (in  
the direction of the arrows) ten times or more. This ensures that the  
toner is evenly distributed inside.  
New Toner Container  
10 times or  
more  
Carefully remove the protective seal (orange colored).  
6
7
Protective Seal  
Install the toner container into the printer.  
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Toner Container Replacement  
Push firmly on the top of the toner container at the positions marked  
PUSH HERE.  
8
When the toner container fits into place, it will lock with a clicking  
sound.  
Close the top cover.  
9
It is necessary to clean the inside of the printer after replacing the toner  
container. If the toner container is replaced when Replace toner Clean  
printeris displayed, Clean printer Press GOwill appear after  
replacement. After cleaning the inside of the printer (see Cleaning on  
page 3-9), the message will disappear when the GO key is pressed, and  
the printer will be ready for printing.  
Note  
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Waste Toner Box Replacement  
Waste Toner Box Replacement  
Replacing the Waste Toner Box  
When replacing the toner container, the used waste toner box in the  
printer should also be replaced with the new one from the new toner kit.  
Note  
Open the left cover on the left side of the printer.  
1
Old Waste  
Toner Box  
Left Cover  
While holding the waste toner box, press the lock lever and then  
gently remove the waste toner box.  
2
Lock Lever  
Remove the waste toner box as gently as possible so as not to scatter  
the toner inside. Do not let the opening of the waste toner box face  
downward.  
Note  
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Waste Toner Box Replacement  
Cap the waste toner box after removing from the printer.  
3
4
Cap  
Old Waste  
Toner Box  
To avoid toner spilling, place the capped waste toner box in the  
plastic bag supplied before proper disposal.  
Plastic Bag  
Open the cap of the new waste toner box.  
5
Cap  
New Waste  
Toner Box  
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Waste Toner Box Replacement  
Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure below. The box  
will be locked when it fits into place.  
6
New Waste Toner  
Box  
Ensure that it is correctly inserted and close the left cover.  
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The printer parts must be cleaned when replacing the toner  
container. See Cleaning on page 3-9.  
When the toner container is replaced, reset the toner counter (see  
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Cleaning  
Cleaning  
To avoid print quality problems, the following printer parts must be  
cleaned with every toner container replacement. In addition, the charger  
wire and paper transfer unit should be cleaned from time to time, or  
whenever print quality problems occur.  
If the toner container was replaced when Replace toner Clean  
printerwas displayed, Clean printer Press GOwill appear after  
replacement. After cleaning the inside of the printer following the  
procedure shown below, press the GO key; the message will disappear  
and the printer will be ready for printing.  
Note  
Cleaning the Charger Wire  
The charger wire is a part in the drum unit that needs to be periodically  
cleaned. You can clean the charger wire by pulling the cleaning knob as  
instructed below.  
Open the left cover on the left side of the printer.  
1
Left Cover  
Charger Unit  
Pull the cleaning knob (blue colored) slowly in and out a few times.  
This cleans charger wire inside the printer.  
2
Cleaning Knob  
(Blue)  
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Cleaning  
Cleaning the Charger Grid  
The charger grid is a part located at the bottom of the charger unit, which  
also needs to be cleaned. You should use a grid cleaner attaching it to the  
printer and pull out the charger unit as instructed below.  
Take the grid cleaner from protective bag in the new toner kit, and  
remove the cap.  
1
Protective Bag  
Cap  
Grid Cleaner  
The grid cleaner pad is supplied with water soaked. Perform the  
following procedure before the pad dries.  
Note  
Pull out the charger unit approximately 5 cm (2 inches).  
2
(1)  
Charger Unit  
(2)  
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Cleaning  
Attach the grid cleaner to the printer with the pad at the top, as  
shown in the figure.  
3
4
Grid Cleaner  
Making sure that the charger roller does not come into contact with  
the grid cleaner pad, repeat a few times the action of slowly pulling  
out and pushing back in the charger unit, as shown in the figure.  
This cleans grid part underneath the charger unit.  
Charger Roller  
Charger Unit  
Do not push the charger unit all the way in. Otherwise, water from the  
pad will cause the charger unit to become wet and this may affect  
printing.  
Note  
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Cleaning  
Remove the grid cleaner from the printer and dispose of it. The grid  
cleaner is not re-usable.  
5
6
After cleaning the charger wire and grid, push the charger unit all  
the way in and close the left cover.  
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Cleaning  
Paper Transfer Unit  
To avoid print quality problems due to paper dust and debris, clean the  
paper transfer unit in the following manner.  
While pulling the paper transfer unit release lever (green colored),  
pull out the paper transfer unit.  
1
Paper Transfer Unit Release Lever  
(green colored)  
Paper Transfer Unit  
Wipe away the paper dust on the registration roller and the paper  
ramp using the wiper cloth included in the toner kit.  
2
Transfer Roller [Black]  
See Note below.  
Wiper Cloth  
Paper Ramp  
Registration Roller [Metal]  
Paper Transfer Unit  
Be careful not to touch the transfer roller (the black roller) during  
cleaning as this may adversely affect print quality.  
Note  
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Chapter 4  
Troubleshooting  
4
This chapter explains how to handle printer problems that may occur. If a problem cannot be  
corrected, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.  
This chapter explains the following topics:  
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General Guide  
General Guide  
There are quite a few printer problems that you can deal with by yourself. This section explains how to  
correct these problems. Therefore, if some kind of problem should occur, check the following before  
concluding the printer is broken.  
Symptom  
Check Items  
Corrective Action  
The printer will not  
print from the  
computer.  
Check the READY  
indicator.  
Off  
Look through the items below and check  
anything that seems appropriate.  
Flashing  
An error has occurred. For details on error  
warnings and remedies, see Indicators on  
Lit  
See the appropriate item below.  
Check the ATTENTION  
indicator.  
Flashing  
Lit  
A maintenance message appears in the  
message display.  
Print quality is not good.  
Paper is jammed.  
Nothing lights on the Check that the power cord is properly  
Turn off the printer’s power, plug in the power  
cord securely, and try turning on the printer’s  
power again.  
operator panel even  
when power is turned  
on and the fan makes  
no noise.  
plugged into the power outlet.  
Check that the power switch is really in the ON ( ) position.  
The printer prints a  
status page, but data  
from the computer is  
not being printed  
normally.  
Check the interface cable.  
Connect both ends of the interface cable  
securely. Try replacing the printer cable. For  
detailsontheparallelinterfaceforthisprinter,  
see Appendix B.  
Check program files and application  
software.  
Try printing another file or using another  
print command. If the problem occurs only  
with a specific file or application, check the  
printer settings for that application.  
Table 4-1  
If you still cannot correct a printer problem even after checking the above, please contact your Kyocera  
Mita dealer.  
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Print Quality Problems  
Print Quality Problems  
As the following table shows, there are many possible causes of print quality problems, such as blank  
output as. The troubleshooting procedure for each type of problem is explained below. If you still can not  
solve the problem, contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.  
Printed Results  
Corrective Action  
Completely blank printout  
Check the developer unit.  
Open the printer top cover and check that the developer  
unit is inserted correctly and check that the developer’s  
connector is connected properly.  
Check the toner container.  
Open the printer top cover and check that the toner  
container is correctly installed in the printer. See Toner  
All-black printout  
Check the charger unit.  
Open the printer left cover and check that the charger  
unit is correctly installed.  
Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots  
Clean the charger wire.  
Open the printer left cover. Pull the cleaning knob (green  
colored) slowly in and out a few times. See Cleaning on  
Black or white vertical streaks  
Check the operator panel.  
If the Toner lowmessage is displayed and the  
ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit.  
Clean the charger wire.  
Open the printer left cover. Pull the cleaning knob (green  
colored) slowly in and out a few times. See Cleaning on  
Table 4-2  
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Print Quality Problems  
Printed Results  
Corrective Action  
Faint or blurred printing  
Check the Ecoprint setting.  
When this setting is On, switch it to Offon the Operator  
Check the operator panel.  
If the Toner lowmessage is displayed and the  
ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner  
3-2.  
Set the print density from the operator panel to a  
higher level than the current setting. See Print  
Make sure the paper type setting is correct. See  
Clean the charger wire.  
Open the printer left cover. Pull the cleaning knob (green  
colored) slowly in and out a few times. See Cleaning on  
Grey background.  
Check the operator panel.  
If the Toner lowmessage is displayed and the  
ATTENTION indicator is flashing, install a new toner kit.  
Check the print density.  
Display the print density menu from the operator panel  
andselectalighterdensitysetting. SeePrintDensityon  
Clean the charger wire.  
Open the printer’s left cover. Pull the cleaning knob  
(green colored) slowly in and out a few times. See Toner  
Check the charger unit installation.  
Open the printer left cover and check that the charger  
unit is correctly installed and seated as far as it will go.  
Table 4-2 (Continued)  
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Print Quality Problems  
Printed Results  
Corrective Action  
Dirt on the top edge or back of the paper  
Check the paper chute and the ramp.  
Pulloutthepapertransferunitandcheckfortoneronthe  
paper ramp. Clean the paper ramp using a soft, dry, lint-  
Check the transfer roller.  
If the transfer roller is dirty with toner, try printing  
several pages.  
Characters out of position.  
Check the file or program.  
Check whether the problem is being caused by a  
PRESCRIBE command error. If the problem occurs only  
with a specific file or program, the most likely cause is an  
error in a parameter to a command or command syntax.  
Table 4-2 (Continued)  
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Indicators and Messages  
Indicators and Messages  
The tables on the following pages indicate how to respond to problems  
indicated by the operator panel indicators and messages.  
Indicators  
Indicator  
Name  
Condition  
Flashing  
Lit  
Description  
n error occurs that you can clear by yourself.  
A
The printer is on-line. The printer is ready to print.  
Ready  
indicator  
READY  
The printer is off-line. The printer stores but does not print received  
data. Also indicates when printing is automatically stopped due to  
occurrence of an error.  
Off  
Flashing  
Lit  
Data transfer is taking place.  
Data  
indicator  
DATA  
Either data is being processed, or data is being written onto the  
option CompactFlash card or Microdrive.  
The printer needs maintenance attention or the printer is warming  
up (Please wait).  
Flashing  
Attention  
indicator  
A problem or an error occurs that you can clear by yourself. (For  
example, a paper jam occurs.)  
ATTENTION  
Lit  
Off  
Operations are normal.  
Table 4-3  
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Maintenance Messages  
The following table lists maintenance messages that you can deal with by yourself. If Call service  
personappears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your Kyocera Mita dealer.  
Message  
Corrective Action  
Add paper (paper source)  
The paper has run out. Supply paper according to the paper source displayed (paper  
cassette, MP tray, or option paper feeder).  
Messages indicating the printer status (Ready, Please wait, Processing ,  
Waiting, and FormFeed Time Out ) are displayed alternately.  
Call service  
F000  
The ATTENTION indicator turns on and the READY indicator goes off. Indicates a  
problem with the controller and the operator panel. Call a service person. The printer  
does not operate when this message is displayed.  
Call service  
####  
TheATTENTION indicatorturnson. Indicatesacontrollererror. Call aserviceperson.  
The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.  
Call service  
####:0123456  
The ATTENTION indicator turns on. Indicates a mechanical error. Or an unsupported  
option hardware has been installed. Be sure to install proper option hardware  
compatible with the FS-3830N. Call a service person. 0123456indicates the number  
of printed pages.  
Cassette #  
not loaded  
The paper cassette may not be properly inserted into the printer. Reinsert the paper  
cassette. The paper source number (#) is only displayed when there is an option paper  
feeder installed.  
Check waste  
toner box  
The waste toner box is not installed. After installing the waste toner box, you should  
be able to print. Replace the old waste toner box with the new one which is included  
in the toner kit. Themessagewillalso be shownifthe waste toner box has becomefull.  
The waste toner box should be replaced when the message display eventually shows  
;Ò  
Clean printer  
Press GO  
Please clean the inside of the printer. See Cleaning on page 3-9.  
This message will be displayed when replacing the toner container after the message  
Replace toner Clean printeris displayed. After cleaning the inside of the  
printer, press the GO key and the printer will be ready for printing.  
If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset  
period of time.  
;Ò  
Close duplexer  
rear cover  
Open the option duplexer rear cover, then close tightly.  
Close  
Open the left cover, then close tightly.  
left cover  
Close sorter  
rear cover  
Open the sorter rear cover, then close tightly.  
Open the top cover, then close tightly.  
Close  
top cover  
Close paper  
Open the paper transfer unit, then close tightly.  
transfer unit  
Duplex disabled  
Press GO  
You attempted to print with a paper size and paper type that cannot be used for  
duplex printing. Press the GO key to print onto one-side of the paper only.  
:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer.  
;Ò  
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Indicators and Messages  
Message  
Corrective Action  
Load Cassette #  
(paper size)/(paper type)  
There is data for printing that matches with a paper cassette setting (paper size,  
paper type), but there is no paper in the paper cassette.  
††  
Set paper into the paper source as displayed on the operator panel, and press the  
GO key to restart printing. However, the paper source number (#) is only displayed  
when there is an option paper feeder installed.  
Or, ifyouwanttoprintfromadifferentpapersource pressthe and key to display  
Use alternative?and you can change the source for paper feeding.  
After selecting a paper source and pressing the MENU key, Paper Handling >  
appears. By pressing the > key, the paper type settings menu appears. After setting  
the correct paper type, press the ENTER key and printing starts.  
;Ò  
Load MP tray  
(paper size)/(paper type)  
There is no paper cassette set (paper size, paper type) that matches with the data for  
printing, so printing is done from the MP tray. Set paper into the MP tray that  
matches the paper size and type shown on the display and press the GO key to restart  
printing.  
Or, ifyouwanttoprintfromadifferentpapersource pressthe and key to display  
Use alternative?and you can change the source for paper feeding.  
After selecting a paper source and pressing the MENU key, Paper Handling >  
appears. By pressing the > key, the paper type settings menu appears. After setting  
the correct paper type, press the ENTER key and printing starts.  
;Ò  
Missing  
The duplex drawer is either not installed or incorrectly inserted. Insert the duplex  
duplex drawer  
drawer securely.  
Paper jam  
###############  
Open the top cover or the paper transfer unit and correct the paper jam (or paper mis-  
feeding in the paper cassette). The location of the paper jam is also indicated in place  
of the #’s. Online help messages which are useful for correcting the paper jam will be  
?
displayed by pressing the  
;Ò  
Remove paper  
There is still paper in the option sorter’s tray indicated by #when the power was  
sorter tray ##  
turned on or the sorter’s mode was switched. Remove all the paper inside the sorter.  
;Ò  
Replace toner  
Clean printer  
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. The printer does not operate when  
this message is displayed. See Toner Container Replacement on page 3-2.  
;Ò  
Set paper  
Press GO  
The MP tray is out of paper. Load paper and press the GO key. (Note that feeding the  
paper having a paper size which does not match the current paper size from the MP  
tray can cause paper jam.)  
Sorter tray ##  
paper full  
The sorter tray indicated by #is now full. Remove some of the paper from the sorter  
tray concerned.  
;Ò  
Toner low  
Replace the toner container using a new toner kit. See Toner Container  
Top tray  
paper full  
The top tray has become full (approx. 250 pages). You must remove all printed pages  
from the top tray. When the printer senses that the top tray is empty again, it will  
continues printing into the top tray.  
;Ò  
:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer.  
;Ò  
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Message  
Corrective Action  
Warning  
Printingjob cannot be done in current resolution because there isnot enough internal  
image adapt  
memory. Try adding more memory or changing resolution. See Appendix A.  
Warning  
low memory  
The printer’s internal memory is running low due to the number of fonts and macros  
downloaded. Printa statuspage to seehow muchuser memoryis left, and trydeleting  
unnecessary fonts and macros. See Appendix A.  
Table 4-4 (Continued)  
These messages will not appear if the number of copies is set to 2 or more.  
†† (paper size) and (paper type) are displayed flashing alternately.  
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Error Messages  
The following table lists error messages that can be dealt with by the user.  
Message  
Corrective Action  
File not found  
Press GO  
VMB: A VMB tray that was specified for output does not contain any jobs, or the VMB  
tray is not being used. Confirm the VMB tray.  
If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset  
period of time. See Auto Continue Setting on page 1-105.  
;Ò  
Format error  
Memory card  
This message appears when the printer is in the ready state and the CompactFlash  
(memory) card is not formatted, and therefore cannot be read or written. Follow the  
procedure in Formatting a Storage Device on page 1-88 to format the card.  
Format error  
Hard disk  
Initialization (formatting) of the Microdrive is required. Initialize the Microdrive.  
Hard disk err ##  
Press GO  
Look at the error code given in place of ##and refer to the corresponding description  
given below.  
01: Microdrive format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off  
and then on, reformat the Microdrive.  
02: The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system  
and the devices.  
04: There is no available Microdrive space. Delete unnecessary files, etc., in order to  
free up space.  
05: The specified file does not exist in the Microdrive.  
06: There is no memory available to the Microdrive system. Increase the available  
memory.  
10: Formatting is not possible because host data is being spooled on the Microdrive.  
Wait until the Microdrive is ready, and then format.  
85: VMB; Alias error (the alias setting was lost, or the VMB tray corresponding to  
the alias does not exist). Set the alias again.  
97: Code job; The number of permanent code job reached the limit value, and no  
more can be saved. Either delete some unnecessary jobs, etc., or increase the  
limit.  
99: A print job for the specified ID does not exist in the Microdrive.  
;Ò  
I/F occupied  
ID error  
This message is displayed when you attempt to use the printer’s operator panel to  
change the environmental settings on the interface from which data are presently  
being received.  
The ID entered for a private job, or a stored job is not correct. Check the ID that is set  
using the printer driver.  
Insert the same  
memory card  
You have inserted the wrong CompactFlash (memory) card when the Insert again  
message was displayed. Remove the wrong CompactFlash card from the printer’s  
CompactFlash card slot and insert the correct CompactFlash card. The printer again  
reads it from the beginning of the data.  
KPDL error  
Press GO  
##  
Current print processing cannot continue. To print out an error report, display >  
Print KPDL errsfrom the mode select menu, and select On. Press the GO key to  
resume printing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key.  
If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset  
period of time. See Auto Continue Setting on page 1-105.  
;Ò  
:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer.  
;Ò  
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Indicators and Messages  
Message  
Corrective Action  
Memory card err  
Insert again  
The CompactFlash card is accidentally removed from the printer’s memory card slot  
during reading. If you continue reading the memory card, insert the same memory  
card into the slot again. The printer again reads it from the beginning of the data.  
Note: We recommend that you follow the reading procedure from the  
beginning to ensure correct reading of the memory card.  
Memory overflow  
Press GO  
The total amount of data received by the printer exceeds the printer’s internal  
memory. Try adding more memory (expansion DIMM). Press the GO key to resume  
printing. You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key.  
If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset  
period of time. See Auto Continue Setting on page 1-105.  
;Ò  
MemoryCard err##  
Press GO  
This message appears when an error occurs during access to the CompactFlash card  
using the PRESCRIBE RWER command or from the printer’s operator panel. Look at  
the error code given in place of ##and refer to the corresponding description given  
below.  
01: The CompactFlash card does not meet specifications. This CompactFlash card  
cannot be used by this printer. Insert a CompactFlash card which can be used by  
this printer.  
02: The CompactFlash card is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the  
CompactFlash card.  
04: The capacity of the CompactFlash card is insufficient. Clean up files.  
05: Specified file not on CompactFlash card.  
06: No memory for use by CompactFlash card. Expand printer memory.  
;Ò  
Paper path error  
There is no paper cassette in the feeder, or the cassette is not inserted properly. After  
reinserting the paper cassette, you should be able to print. When two or more option  
feeders are installed and the lowest one is selected, the same message will appear if  
any of the upper paper feeder and the printer cassette is improperly installed.  
;Ò  
Print overrun  
Press GO  
The data transferred to the printer was too complex to print on a page. Press the  
GO key to resume printing. (The page may break in some pages.)  
You can abandon printing by the CANCEL key.  
Note: After this message is displayed, page protect mode will be On. To  
maintain optimum use of memory during printing, display >Page protect  
from the operator panel, and re-select Auto.  
If Auto Continue is set to On, printing will be automatically resumed after a preset  
period of time. See Auto Continue Setting on page 1-105.  
;Ò  
RAM disk error##  
Press GO  
Look at the error code given in place of ##and refer to the corresponding description  
given below.  
01: Abnormal format. Try turning the power off and on again.  
02: RAM disk mode is Off. Turn RAM disk mode On.  
04: No disk space. Clean up files.  
05: Specified file not on disk.  
06: No memory for use by disk system. Expand printer memory.  
;Ò  
Virtual mail box  
full  
The storage area for the VMB is full. Print out accumulated VMB data.  
:Alarm buzzer sounds when an error occurs. Press the CANCEL key to stop the alarm buzzer.  
;Ò  
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Correcting a Paper Jam  
Correcting a Paper Jam  
The Paper jammessage is displayed on the message display when paper  
becomes stuck in the paper transport system, the paper feed timing is  
incorrect, or paper fails to feed at all. The jam can be corrected by removing  
the paper.  
The printer goes off-line when the Paper jammessage is displayed.  
When a paper jam occurs, a paper jam message and the paper jam location  
are indicated on the message display. Details of the messages and paper  
jam locations are as follows:  
Paper jam  
message  
Paper jam  
location  
Reference  
page  
Description  
Paper jam  
Cassette 1  
Paper is jammed at the paper  
cassette or inside the printer.  
A
B
Paper jam  
Cassette 2(to 4)  
Paper is jammed at the option  
paper feeder’s cassette.  
Paper is jammed inside the rear  
cover of the option duplexer or at  
the duplexer drawer.  
Paper jam  
Duplexer  
C
Paper jam  
Sorter  
Paper is jammed at the option  
sorter.  
D
E
Paper jam  
MP Tray  
Paper is jammed at the MP tray.  
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Correcting a Paper Jam  
When the jammed paper has been removed, open and close the printer’s  
top cover or the paper transfer unit. Then the printer automatically warms  
up, goes on-line, and continues printing. Depending on the point at which  
the jam occurred, the printer may or may not print the jammed page.  
If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace  
with paper from another ream, turn the stack of paper over, or turn the  
paper the other way around. Read the information in Chapter 2. Also, look  
for tiny pieces of paper that may have been torn off and overlooked when  
the jammed paper was removed.  
If you cannot solve the problem by changing the paper, there may be a  
problem with the printer. Call a service person.  
When pulling the paper, pull it gently so as not to tear it. Torn pieces of  
paper are difficult to remove and may be easily overlooked, deterring the  
jam recovery.  
Note  
Online help messages  
With the online help message function, this printer can display the  
procedure to correct a paper jam on the message display. When a paper jam  
?
message is displayed, press the  
key. The display will show  
Please waitafter the jammed paper has been removed.  
Pressing the key at the online help message display shows the next step;  
pressing the  
key shows the previous step.  
?
To exit the online help message display, press the  
shown paper jam message appears.  
key. The previously  
Online help messages that can be displayed when a paper jam occurs and  
their respective corrective actions are given below:  
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Correcting a Paper Jam  
Jam at the Paper Cassette or Inside the Printer  
Paper is jammed at the paper cassette or inside the printer. Remove the  
jammed paper using the procedure given below.  
Paper jam  
Cassette 1  
While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP  
?
START, press the  
key. An online help message appears.  
-- HELP START --  
Press  
?
key  
?
Examples of online help  
messages  
Pull out the paper cassette and remove the jammed paper.  
1
2
Open  
cassette 1 and  
pull out paper  
transfer unit  
then remove  
the paper jam.  
Push the paper cassette back in. While pulling the paper transfer  
unit release lever (green colored), pull out the paper transfer unit.  
Paper Transfer Unit Release Lever  
(green colored)  
Paper Transfer Unit  
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Correcting a Paper Jam  
If paper is jammed before the registration roller, remove it as shown  
in A. If paper is jammed under the registration roller, remove it as  
shown in B.  
3
B
A
Registration  
Roller  
Registration  
Roller  
Open the rear cover and remove the jammed paper.  
4
5
Also, remove  
the paper jam  
Rear Cover  
from  
rear cover.  
Push the paper cassette and paper transfer unit back in and close  
the rear cover.  
Close paper  
transfer unit.  
- HELP END --  
Press Key  
?
?
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Correcting a Paper Jam  
Paper Jam at the Option Duplexer  
Paper is jammed inside the rear cover of the option duplexer or at the  
duplexer drawer. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given  
below.  
Paper jam  
Duplexer  
While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP  
?
START, press the  
key. An online help message appears.  
-- HELP START --  
Press  
?
key  
?
Examples of online help  
messages  
Open the rear cover of the duplexer and remove the jammed paper.  
1
2
Open duplexer  
rear cover and  
remove  
the paper jam.  
Rear Cover  
Pull out the duplex drawer.  
Pull out  
duplex drawer,  
Duplex Drawer  
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Remove the jammed paper.  
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4
and remove  
the paper jam.  
Close the rear cover of the duplexer and the duplex drawer.  
Close  
rear cover  
and  
duplex drawer.  
- HELP END --  
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?
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Paper Jam at the Option Sorter  
Paper is jammed at the option sorter. Remove the jammed paper using the  
procedure given below.  
Paper jam  
Sorter  
While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP  
?
START, press the  
key. An online help message appears.  
-- HELP START --  
Press  
?
key  
?
Examples of online help  
messages  
Open the rear cover of the option sorter.  
1
2
Open sorter  
rear cover  
Rear Cover  
Remove the jammed paper. If both ends of the paper are inside the  
sorter, turn the paper feed gears in the direction of the arrows. The  
paper can then be removed easily.  
and remove  
the paper jam  
Paper Feed Gears  
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Close the rear cover of the option sorter.  
3
Close  
rear cover.  
- HELP END --  
Press Key  
?
?
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Jam at the MP Tray  
Paper is jammed at the MP tray. Remove the jammed paper using the  
procedure given below.  
Paper jam  
MP tray  
While the display alternates between the paper jam message and HELP  
?
START, press the  
key. An online help message appears.  
-- HELP START --  
Press  
?
key  
?
Examples of online help  
messages  
Remove the paper jammed at the MP tray.  
1
2
Open and close the top cover (the paper jam error will be reset).  
Check the  
MP tray and  
remove  
the paper jam.  
Open and close  
top cover to  
release paper  
jam error.  
- HELP END --  
Press Key  
?
?
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Chapter 5  
Fonts  
5
This appendix explains the types of fonts you can use with the printer. A font is a set of  
characters of a particular design. The design is referred to as a typeface. Several  
characteristics identify a font. These include the code set (For details on the code sets, read  
the Programming Manual on the supplied CD-ROM), spacing, pitch, height, style, stroke  
weight, and typeface family.  
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List of Fonts  
List of Fonts  
This section contains a full list of the printer’s internal fonts. The printer  
has 80 PCL fonts, 1 bitmap font, and 80 PostScript Level 3 compatible  
fonts. You can print the font list from the printer by using the printer’s  
operator panel key. To print a list of fonts, see Font Lists on page 1-21.  
Font may be downloaded to the printer’s memory from an option memory  
card or a hard disk.  
PCL (Scalable and Bitmap) Fonts  
Font  
number Font samples  
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1
2
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12  
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Font  
number Font samples  
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number Font samples  
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71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
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80  
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List of Fonts  
KPDL Fonts (2)  
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Appendix A  
Options  
A
This appendix explains how to expand the printer’s memory and how to install each option  
unit. Also refer to the manuals of the respective option units.  
This appendix explains the following option units:  
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Available Options  
Available Options  
1 SO-60 Sorter  
SO-60  
Sorter  
1
Equipped with five trays each with 200 sheets capacity.  
Performs sorting, collating, and mailbox functions.  
Attaches to the top of the printer.  
PT-4/PT-60  
Rear Tray  
2
2 PT-4/PT-60 Rear Tray  
It attaches to the rear of the printer.  
3 Network Interface Card (IB-20/21E/22)  
Insert the card into the option interface slot at the rear of  
the printer. The printer can be used on network  
environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX,  
NetWare, etc. For details, see User’s Manual in the CD-  
ROM supplied with IB-20/21E/22.  
Printer  
Network  
Serial lnterface Board Kit (IB-11)  
Connect to the computer’s serial printer port with a serial  
cable.  
Interface Card  
(3.3 V DC) or  
Serial Interface  
Board Kit  
3
EF-60  
4 EF-60 Envelope Feeder  
(IB-11)  
Envelope  
4
Holds more envelopes at a time than the MP tray. This  
envelope feeder can be attached to the front of the printer  
after the MP tray has been removed.  
Feeder  
DU-61  
Duplexer  
5 DU-61 Duplexer  
5
Performs duplex printing for short edge and long edge  
binding. Attaches to the bottom of the printer.  
6 PF-60 Paper Feeder  
Holds approximately 500 sheets of A5 to A4/Letter and  
Legal size paper. Up to three paper feeders can be  
attached to the bottom of the printer.  
PF-60  
Paper Feeder  
6
Other Options  
Bulk Paper Feeder (PF-8E)  
Holds approximately 2,000 sheets of 76 to 216 mm (3 to 8-1/2") ×  
148 to 305 mm (5-13/16 to 12") size paper. This bulk paper feeder  
can be attached to the front of the printer after the MP tray has  
been removed, but can only be installed on the FS-3830N.  
Paper Cassette (PC-60LG)  
Holds A5 to A4/Letter and Legal size paper.  
Microdrive (Hard Disk Unit)  
Enables the electronic sorting and job retention functions. To be  
inserted into the slot designed for it on the main circuit board of  
the printer. See your dealer for purchasing information  
regarding the Microdrives that are best suited for use with this  
printer.  
CompactFlash Card  
This is a microchip card that may contain option fonts, macros,  
and forms. Insert the card into the card slot located near the  
handle on the right of the printer. See your dealer for purchasing  
information regarding the CompactFlash Cards that are best  
suited for use with this printer.  
Memory DIMM  
See your dealer for purchasing information of the DIMM that  
are best suited for use with this printer. See Expanding the  
Printer Memory for the installation procedure.  
Printer combined with options  
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Expanding the Printer Memory  
Expanding the Printer Memory  
This section explains how to expand the printer’s memory. Expanded  
printer memory enables you to print more complex pages, download more  
fonts, and define more macros.  
This section first explains how to remove the main circuit board and then  
how to install a DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) on the main circuit  
board.  
The FS-3830N comes supplied with 96 MB of memory installed, while the  
FS-3820N comes with 64 MB of memory. Two sockets are provided on the  
FS-3830N and one socket on the FS-3820N for expanding that memory.  
Expanding the printer’s memory allows more complex printing jobs to be  
accomplished and increases the printing speed. By installing DIMM into  
your printer, the memory of the FS-3830N can be increased to a maximum  
of 576 MB and that of the FS-3820N to a maximum of 320 MB.  
The expansion memory should be installed only by a Kyocera Mita  
authorized dealer or Kyocera Mita certified technician. Kyocera Mita  
shall not be liable for damage due to improper installation of the  
expansion memory.  
Note  
The 32 MB DIMM memory that come standard with the FS-3830N is  
installed in one of the expansion sockets.  
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Expanding the Printer Memory  
Removing the Main Circuit Board  
The main circuit board of the printer is equipped with two sockets for  
memory expansion. Expansion memory is available in the form of DIMM.  
The following instructions are intended for the technician only.  
Note  
Notes on Handling the Main Circuit Board and DIMM  
Protect the electronics by taking these precautions:  
Before touching the main circuit board and DIMM, touch a water pipe  
or other large metal object to discharge yourself of static electricity.  
While doing the work, it is recommended that you wear an antistatic  
wrist strap.  
Touch the main circuit board and DIMM only at the edges.  
YES  
NO  
Removing the Main Circuit Board from the Printer  
Be sure to remove the CompactFlash Card (memory card) first if inserted  
in the printer’s card slot.  
Note  
Remove the main circuit board completely from the printer as follows:  
Turn the printer off and unplug its power cord. Disconnect the  
1
printer from the host computer.  
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Remove the two screws from the printer’s rear panel.  
2
3
Screws  
Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer.  
DIMM Sockets  
Before pulling the main circuit board out, clear away the area behind  
the printer. Foreign objects, accidentally sticking to the back of the  
main circuit board, can cause serious damage to the printer.  
Note  
There are two sockets are provided on the FS-3830N and one socket  
on the FS-3820N for expanding the printer's memory. (The extra  
32 MB of DIMM memory that come standard with the FS-3830N is  
installed in one of the expansion sockets.)  
Install the DIMM as described on the following page.  
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DIMM to be used  
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, and 256 MB DIMM can be used for  
memory expansion. See your Kyocera Mita dealer for purchasing  
information of the DIMM that are best suited for use with this printer.  
Installing DIMM  
Insert the DIMM into the socket as shown below.  
Remove the DIMM from its package.  
1
2
3
Open the clips on both ends of the DIMM socket.  
Insert the DIMM into the socket, so that the notches on the DIMM  
align with the corresponding protusions in the socket.  
Close the clips of the DIMM socket to secure the DIMM.  
4
5
When you finish installing the DIMM, reinsert the main circuit  
board into the printer by reversing the removal procedure.  
DIMM  
Clip  
Socket  
Clip  
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Removing DIMM  
To remove a DIMM, carefully pull the end clips outwards, then pull the  
DIMM out of the socket.  
Return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the procedure  
Testing the Expansion Memory  
After you finish installing DIMM in the printer, test the printer to see if the  
installation was successful.  
To test the expansion memory, proceed as follows:  
Make sure printer is turned off. Plug the power cord into the printer  
and turn the printer on.  
1
Press the MENU key on the operator panel.  
2
3
Press the  
appears.  
and  
key repeatedly until Print Status Page  
Press the ENTER key twice.  
4
5
If the installation was successful, the amount of memory shown on  
the status page will correspond with the amount of expanded  
memory. (The factory installed memory size is 64 MB for the FS-  
3820N and 96 MB for FS-3830N.)  
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Adjusting the Memory on the Printer Driver  
After you install the additional memory to the printer, follow the  
instructions below to set the printer driver so that the printer can use the  
memories efficiently.  
Click the Windows start button, and click Printers and Faxes.  
1
2
Right click the Kyocera Mita FS-3830N KX icon, and click  
Properties.  
The Properties dialog box will open. Click the Device Settings tab.  
Enter the total memory size installed to the printer (up to 576 MB)  
in the Memory box.  
3
Click the OK button to close the window.  
4
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Installing Option Units  
Installing Option Units  
PF-60 Paper Feeder  
Up to three option paper feeders can be installed below the printer. A paper  
feeder can hold approximately 500 sheets of paper at a time. By using  
option paper feeders in conjunction with the printer paper cassette, which  
can also hold approximately 500 sheets of paper, up to approximately 2,000  
sheets of paper can be fed continuously. The paper cassette of the paper  
feeder can feed Legal size paper.  
When installing more than one paper feeder, first stack the paper feeders  
together.  
Note  
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.  
1
2
Gently place the printer on top of the paper feeder(s).  
Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the paper feeder.  
3
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Push down the bottom plate until it locks.  
4
5
Set the paper size dial to the size of paper to be used.  
Adjust the paper guides and paper stopper to the size of paper to be  
used.  
6
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Load paper.  
7
Do not load more paper than will fit under the load limits on the paper  
guides.  
Note  
The paper cassette will hold approximately 500 sheets of paper with a  
80 g/m² (21 lb) basis weight, or with a thickness of 0.11 mm.  
Load Limit  
Load Limit  
Set the stack of paper so that it is under the clips as shown in the  
figure.  
8
9
Clip  
Clip  
Insert the paper cassette back in.  
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DU-61 Duplexer  
Install the option duplexer immediately below the printer. By combining  
the two binding modes (short edge bind and long edge bind) with the two  
printing orientations (portrait and landscape), duplex printing is possible  
in four different methods. Duplex printing can be specified from the  
application (printer driver).  
Remove the tape and the pad from the duplexer.  
1
Pad  
While pushing the rear cover release lever inward, remove the  
duplexer rear cover.  
2
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.  
3
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Gently place the printer on top of the duplexer.  
4
5
Connect the printer cable (parallel interface cable, USB interface  
cable, serial interface cable or network interface cable) according to  
your operation environment. If you are using a paper cassette for  
Legal size paper, be sure to pull the cassette out towards you first  
before you connect the printer cable.  
Connect the power cord to the printer.  
6
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Pass the connected cable and power cord through the opening in the  
duplexer.  
7
8
Install the duplexer rear cover.  
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SO-60 Sorter  
Install the option sorter on top of the printer. It is equipped with five sorter  
trays, with a capacity of 200 sheets each. There are three modes in which  
printouts can be received: the sorter mode, the collator mode, and the mail  
box mode (for details about the modes, see KX Printer Drivers  
Operation Guide.  
The following installation procedure explains how to install the sorter  
when the option paper feeder (PF-60) and duplexer (DU-61) have already  
been installed.  
Unpack the sorter and place it on its side.  
1
2
Remove the tapes from the sorter.  
Tape  
Tape  
Unfold the two attachment legs of the sorter.  
3
Legs  
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.  
4
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If the duplexer is installed, remove the duplexer rear cover, power  
cord, and printer cable.  
5
6
7
Remove the sorter connection cover from the printer. Store the  
removed cover in a safe place.  
Sorter Connection  
Cover  
Install the sorter by inserting the four hooks on its attachment legs  
into the notches in the printer.  
Notch  
Hook  
Notch  
Hook  
Notch  
Hook  
Notch  
Hook  
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Push the sorter down. The levers of the attachment legs are in the  
lock position.  
8
When removing the sorter, unlock the attachment legs by releasing  
the levers as shown in the figure one by one, and then lift the sorter.  
Connect the sorter cable to the printer.  
9
Sorter Cable  
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When disconnecting the sorter cable, hold the grip on the connector as  
shown in the figure and then pull it out.  
Grip  
The sorter is equipped with two power cord sockets. The upper one is  
10  
to be connected to a power outlet and the lower one is to be connected  
to the printer. If you are using a paper cassette for Legal size paper,  
be sure to pull the cassette out towards you first before you connect  
the printer cable.  
To power supply  
To printer  
Power Cord  
Secure the connected sorter cable and power cord to an attachment  
leg on the sorter.  
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If the duplexer is installed, secure the power cord to the duplexer.  
Take care not to loosen the power cord.  
12  
13  
NO  
If the duplexer is installed, remove the two cut-out portions from the  
upper part of the duplexer rear cover removed in step 5.  
14 Reinstall the duplexer rear cover.  
Duplexer  
Rear Cover  
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15 Install the five sorter trays to the sorter.  
Sorter Tray  
16 Connect the power cord supplied with the printer to the sorter.  
Do not move or lift the printer with the sorter installed.  
Warning  
NO  
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Installing Option Units  
EF-60 Envelope Feeder  
Install the option envelope feeder at the front of the printer. By installing  
the envelope feeder, you can print on a wide variety of different envelope  
sizes. And the EF-60 feeds envelopes automatically, making it easy to print  
on large quantities of envelopes at one time.  
Installing the envelope feeder on the printer  
Turn OFF the power to the printer before installing the envelope feeder.  
Note  
Pull the printer’s paper transfer unit release lever (green colored),  
then draw the paper transfer unit fully out of the printer.  
1
Paper Transfer Unit Release Lever  
(green colored)  
Paper Transfer Unit  
Gently tilt the MP tray toward the printer until that it rests on its  
side as shown in the figure, and remove the MP tray from the printer  
by lifting it straight upward.  
2
MP tray  
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Fit both ends of the envelope feeder into their mountings on the  
paper transfer unit as shown in the figure and lay the envelope  
feeder down toward you.  
3
4
Envelope Feeder  
Return the paper transfer unit into the printer with the envelope  
feeder mounted.  
Load envelopes into the envelope feeder  
Push the bottom tray downward, as shown in the figure, until you  
hear a clicking sound to secure it.  
1
Bottom Tray  
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Pull out the sub-tray that matches the size of the envelopes.  
2
3
Sub-tray  
Load envelopes into the envelope feeder so that they feed in face up,  
right edge first. Then adjust the envelope feeder’s paper guides to the  
width of the envelope.  
Paper Guides  
Do not set different types of envelopes into the feeder at the same  
time.  
Note  
Do not load envelopes into the envelope feeder higher than the  
limitation marks (  
) on either side of the feeder.  
Do not force paper into the envelope feeder. Damage to the  
mechanism may result.  
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Press the paper setting button. The envelope feeder’s bottom tray is  
lifted and envelopes that are fed are secured to the envelope feeder.  
4
Paper Setting Button  
Paper feed errors may occur when using large envelopes. If this  
happens, remove the envelopes and move the switch to the up (  
position as shown in the figure. This improves seating of the  
envelopes in the envelope feeder.  
)
Note  
Do not touch envelopes while they are being fed, or attempt to pull an  
envelope back once it starts being fed. Damage to the mechanism  
may result.  
To avoid trouble, we recommend that envelopes be delivered face-up  
using the option rear tray. Refer to next page.  
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PT-4/PT-60 Rear Tray  
Use the rear tray when you wish paper to be stacked with the printed side  
facing up (reverse order), or when you are printing on envelopes, postcards,  
transparencies, or thick paper. When installing it directly to the printer,  
use PT-4. If an option duplexer has been installed, use PT-60.  
Install the paper stopper according to the size of paper to be used.  
(same for both PT-4 and PT-60)  
1
Legal Size  
A4 Size  
Letter Size  
Paper Stopper  
Install the rear tray on the rear of the printer.  
2
Rear Tray (PT-4)  
When installing directly to the printer  
Rear Tray (PT-60)  
If a duplexer has been installed to the printer  
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Network Interface Card  
Insert the option network interface card into the option interface slot at the  
rear of the printer. Along with the standard for the network interface on  
the printer, the network interface card supports TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,  
NetBEUI, and EtherTalk protocols, so that the printer can be used on  
network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetWare,  
etc.  
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.  
1
2
Remove the two screws from the option interface slot cover.  
Option Interface  
Slot Cover  
Screws  
Insert the network interface card and secure it with the screws  
removed in step 2.  
3
Network Interface  
Card  
Screws  
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Connect the network cable.  
4
5
Network Cable  
Set the network address from the printer operator panel (for details  
1-78).  
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Microdrive (Hard Disk)  
Insert the Microdrive into its slot on the main circuit board of the printer. If  
a Microdrive is installed in the printer, received data can be rasterized and  
stored on this Microdrive. This enables high-speed printing of multiple  
copies using an electric sort function. Also, you can use the e-MPS  
functions. For details, see e-MPS on page 1-56.  
For details of available Microdrives, see your dealer.  
Turn off the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable.  
1
2
Remove the two screws from the rear panel.  
Rear Panel  
Screws  
Pull the main circuit board all the way out of the printer.  
3
Main Circuit  
Board  
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Install the Microdrive into its slot on the main circuit board.  
4
5
Microdrive Slot  
Microdrive  
Return the main circuit board to the printer by reversing the  
procedure followed when removing it.  
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CompactFlash (Memory) Card  
Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot located near the handle on  
the right of the printer. A CompactFlash card is a microchip card that may  
contain option fonts, macros, forms, etc. The printer reads the contents of  
the card into its internal memory when printer is turned on. The presence  
of this data in the printer memory can be confirmed on the status printout.  
For details of available CompactFlash cards, see your dealer.  
Turn off the printer.  
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Do not insert or remove a CompactFlash card while power is on. If the  
CompactFlash card is removed while the printer is on, damage could  
result in the printer’s electronics or the CompactFlash card.  
Note  
Insert the CompactFlash card in the slot. Insert it face up, connector  
end first. Push it in all the way.  
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CompactFlash  
Card  
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Appendix B  
Host Computer  
Interface  
B
This appendix explains the signals used in the printer’s parallel and RS-232C interfaces. It  
also lists pin assignments, signal functions, timings, connector specifications, and voltage  
levels. The RS-232C protocols are also covered. Finally, it explains how to use the printer in  
a multi-computer environment.  
This appendix explains the following topics:  
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Parallel Interface  
Parallel Interface  
Parallel Interface Communication Modes  
The printer features fast data transmission with the parallel interface. The  
parallel interface mode can be activated from the operator panel.  
Use a parallel printer cable that complies with the IEEE1284 standard.  
You can choose from four communication modes:  
Note  
Communication Reception  
Mode  
Transmission  
Auto [default]  
Nibble (high)  
High-speed  
Normal  
High-speed/ECP  
Nibble/ECP  
High-speed  
High-speed  
Normal  
Nibble  
Table B-1  
Interface Signals  
The pins of the parallel interface connector carry the signals listed in the  
the table indicate signals that are active low. The table also indicates  
whether each signal is incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.  
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Pin  
1
In/out  
Description  
In  
Strobe* [nStrobe]  
2
In/Out Data 0 [Data 1]  
In/Out Data 1 [Data 2]  
In/Out Data 2 [Data 3]  
In/Out Data 3 [Data 4]  
In/Out Data 4 [Data 5]  
In/Out Data 5 [Data 6]  
In/Out Data 6 [Data 7]  
In/Out Data 7 [Data 8]  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
Out  
Out  
Out  
Acknowledge* [nAck]  
Busy [Busy]  
Paper Empty [PError], returns paper empty status if FRPO  
O2=2  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
Out  
Select (Online) [nSelect], returns off-line status if FRPO O2=2  
In  
Auto-feed [nAutoFd]  
-
Not connected  
-
0 V DC  
-
Chassis GND  
-
+5 V DC  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
Ground  
-
-
Ground  
Ground  
-
Ground  
In  
Out  
-
Ignored [nInit]  
Error*, returns error status if FRPO O2=2 [nFault]  
Not connected  
-
Not connected  
Out  
In  
Power Ready  
Ignored [nSelectIn]  
Table B-2 Parallel Connector Pin Assignment  
[ ]: Signal names in the Auto mode and Nibble (high) mode (IEEE1284). In the Auto mode and  
Nibble (high) mode, these signals are bi-directional.  
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Detailed descriptions of the signals follow.  
Strobe* [nStrobe] (Pin 1)  
A negative-going Strobe* pulse causes the printer to read and latch the  
data on the Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] signal lines.  
Data 0 [1] to Data 7 [8] (Pins 2 to 9)  
These eight signals form the data byte sent from the host computer to the  
printer. Data 7 [8] is the most significant bit.  
Acknowledge* [nAck] (Pin 10)  
This negative-going pulse acknowledges the previous character received by  
the printer.  
Busy [Busy] (Pin 11)  
This signal is high when the printer is busy and low when it is able to  
accept more data.  
Paper Empty [PError] (Pin 12)  
This signal goes high when the printer has received a print job and run out  
of paper.  
Select [Online] (Pin 13)  
This signal is high when the printer is online and low when the printer is  
offline. It goes low when the GO key is pressed to set the printer offline.  
+5 V DC (Pin 18)  
This line is connected to the printer’s +5 V DC line (+5 V ±0.5 V, maximum  
400 mA, fused).  
Error* [nFault] (Pin 32)  
When the high-speed parallel line control is on (FRPO O2=2), this line  
returns error status.  
Power Ready (Pin 35)  
This signal is high when the printer is turned on.  
The Paper Empty, Online, and Error signals are not used unless enabled  
by the FRPO command (O2 parameter).  
Note  
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USB Interface  
USB Interface  
This printer supports the Hi-Speed USB 2.0/Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface  
specifications and interface signals are as follows.  
Specifications  
Basic specification  
Complies with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0/Full-Speed USB 2.0.  
Connectors  
Printer: B-type receptacle (female) with upstream port  
Cable: B-type plug (male)  
Cable  
Use shielded cable that complies with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 standards and  
not longer than 5 meters (16 feet).  
Transfer Mode  
High speed (480 Mbps)  
Full speed (12 Mbps)  
Power Control  
Self-power device  
Interface Signals  
Pin  
Signal  
Vbus  
D-  
Description  
1
Power supply (+5 V)  
Data transmission  
Data transmission  
Signal ground  
Shield  
2
3
D+  
4
GND  
Shell  
Table B-3  
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Serial Interface (Option)  
Serial Interface (Option)  
Installing the option serial interface board kit (IB-11) in the printer  
enables connection to a computer with an RS-232C standard serial  
interface.  
RS-232C Interface  
Interface Signals  
The pins of the printer’s RS-232C interface connector carry the signals  
listed in table below. The table also indicates whether each signal is  
incoming or outgoing with respect to the printer.  
Pin  
1
In/out  
-
Signal  
FG  
Description  
Frame ground  
2
Out  
In  
TXD  
RXD  
RTS  
CTS  
DSR  
SG  
Transmit Data  
Receive Data  
3
4
Out  
In  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
5
6
In  
Data Set Ready  
Signal Ground  
Data Terminal Ready  
7
-
20  
Out  
DTR  
Table B-4  
Brief descriptions of the signals follow.  
FG - Frame Ground - (Pin 1)  
This pin is connected directly to the printer frame.  
TXD - Transmit Data - (Pin 2)  
This output carries asynchronous data sent by the printer to the computer.  
It is used mainly in handshaking protocols.  
RXD - Receive Data - (Pin 3)  
This input carries serial asynchronous data sent by the computer to the  
printer.  
RTS - Request To Send - (Pin 4)  
This output is always held high (above 3 volts).  
CTS - Clear To Send - (Pin 5)  
DSR - Data Set Ready - (Pin 6)  
Unused.  
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SG - Signal Ground - (Pin 7)  
All signals can transmit between the printer and the host computer to send  
each signal with a signal ground.  
DTR - Data Terminal Ready - (Pin 20)  
This output is used as a buffer nearly-full handshake line. It is held high  
(above 3 volts) when the buffer can accept more data.  
RS-232C Interface Voltage Levels  
The voltage levels of the interface signals conform to EIA RS-232C  
specifications. SPACE is from 3 volts to 15 volts. MARK is from -3 volts to  
-15 volts. Voltages between -3 volts and 3 volts are undefined.  
RS-232C Protocol  
A protocol is a set of rules the computer follows in sending data to the  
printer. The RS-232C 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 provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. The  
parameters and their identification codes are given below.  
H1: Baud rate  
Parameter value  
Baud rate  
1200  
12  
24  
48  
96  
19  
38  
57  
11  
2400  
4800  
9600  
19200  
38400  
57600  
115200  
Table B-5  
The factory setting is 9600 baud.  
H2: Data bits  
7 or 8, factory-set to 8.  
H3: Stop bits  
1 or 2, factory-set to 1.  
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RS-232C Protocol  
H4: Parity  
Parameter value  
Meaning  
None  
0
1
2
3
Odd  
Even  
Ignore  
Table B-6  
The factory setting is “None” (0 on the status printout).  
H5: Protocol logic  
Parameter value  
Meaning  
Combination of 1 and 3 below  
DTR/DSR, positive logic  
DTR/DSR, negative logic  
XON/XOFF  
0
1
2
3
4
5
ETX/ACK  
XON/XOFF recognized only as protocol  
Table B-7  
The factory setting is 0.  
H6: Buffer nearly-full threshold  
This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 90.  
H7: Buffer nearly-empty threshold  
This is a percentage from 0 to 99. The factory setting is 70.  
The factory settings of the buffer nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds  
(H6 and H7) are subject to change without notification.  
The gap between the nearly-full and nearly-empty thresholds allows the  
computer to send a fairly large amount of data in a continuous stream.  
H8: Received-data buffer size  
This is the size of the input buffer, specified in units of 10 Kbytes. The  
factory-set value is 6, meaning 60 Kbytes.  
Since DTR/DSR protocol is not used with the RS-422A standard, select a  
parameter value other than 0, 1, or 2 for the H5 setting when using the  
RS-422A interface.  
Note  
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PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 Command  
The PRESCRIBE FRPO D0 command provides control over XON/XOFF  
operation when an error occurs on the serial interface. The following table  
summarizes the error status corresponding to different D0 values.  
Timing of XON transfer to  
host while Ready or Waiting  
Serial interface error  
Error not handled Error handled  
XON sent every 3-5 seconds  
XON not sent  
D0=0 (default)  
D0=10  
D0=1  
D0=11  
Table B-8  
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RS-232C Cable Connection  
RS-232C Cable Connection  
Obtain a Suitable RS-232C Cable  
Make sure that the RS-232C cable is wired correctly. The cable must be a  
null modem cable; that is, one in which pin 2 on either end of the cable is  
connected to pin 3 on the other end. You cannot use a straight cable such as  
IBM communication adapter cable type 1502067 unless you purchase a  
null modem adapter.  
Connecting the Printer to the Computer  
Check that the power of both the printer and the computer is switched off.  
Discharge yourself of static electricity by touching a metal object  
such as a doorknob.  
1
Plug the printer end of the RS-232C interface cable into the printer’s  
RS-232C connector and screw it in place.  
2
Plug the other end of the cable into the computer’s RS-232C interface  
connector.  
3
Switch on the printer’s power.  
4
5
The printer’s RS-232C parameters are factory-set to the following  
values:  
Baud rate=9600 bps, data bits (character length)=8 bits, stop bits=1,  
parity=none  
The two RS-232C protocols are XON/XOFF and DTR. The printer  
performs both of them simultaneously, using positive logic for DTR.  
If you are uncertain as to the printer’s current parameter settings,  
you can reset them to the values listed above. See Serial Interface  
Set the computer to the same parameters as the printer. On many  
computers this can be done by setting DIP switches before the power  
is turned on. Another method is as follows:  
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RS-232C Cable Connection  
With Windows XP, make settings as follows:  
Click on the Start button in the Windows XP task bar and align the  
cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among the  
items displayed.  
1
The Control Panel window opens. Double click on System.  
2
3
System Properties window opens. Click on the Hardware tab, then  
click on the Device Manager button, and double click on Ports (COM  
& LPT).  
Double click on Communications Port.  
4
5
The Communications Port Properties dialog is displayed for the  
selected COM port. Click on the Port Settings tab and set the port  
properties.  
After setting the properties, click the OK button.  
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RS-232C Cable Connection  
With Windows 95/98/Me, make settings as follows:  
Click on Start button in the Windows 95/98/Me Task Bar and align  
the cursor with Settings, then click on Control Panel from among  
the items displayed.  
1
The control panel folder opens. Double click on System.  
2
3
System Properties opens. Click on the Device Manager tab, then  
click on the COM port to be used.  
Click on Properties button.  
4
5
The Properties sheet is displayed for the selected COM port. Click on  
the Port Settings tab and set the port properties.  
After setting the properties, click OK button.  
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RS-232C Cable Connection  
In DOS, enter the following commands:  
C:\>MODE COM1:96,N,8,1,P  
C:\>MODE LPT1:=COM1  
To test the interface, enter the following:  
CTRL P  
C:\>DIR  
CTRL P  
The software settings made using the above procedures are temporary. On  
most computers, permanent settings must be made with DIP switches.  
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Specifications  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Item  
Description  
FS-3820N  
FS-3830N  
Printing method  
Printing speed  
Electrophotography, laser scan  
29 pages/minute (Letter size) when  
printing multiple copies of the same  
page  
35 pages/minute (letter size) when  
printing multiple copies of the same  
page  
Resolution  
Fast 1200 mode with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
Fine 1200 mode  
600 dpi with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
300 dpi with KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
First print  
Approx. 19.5 seconds or less (A4  
size), depending on input data  
Approx. 26.5 seconds or less (A4  
size), depending on input data  
Warm-up time  
Approx. 10 seconds or less  
(from sleep mode)  
Approx. 15 seconds or less  
(from sleep mode)  
Approx. 18 seconds or less  
(from power on)  
Approx. 20 seconds or less  
(from power on)  
at 23 °C, 120 or 230 V  
at 23 °C, 120 or 230 V  
Controller  
PowerPC 750CXe (300 MHz)  
64 MB, expandable up to 320 MB  
IEEE1284, 1  
Main memory  
96 MB, expandable up to 576 MB  
Interfaces  
Parallel  
USB  
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)/Full-Speed USB 2.0 (12 Mbps), 1  
Protocol support: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, EtherTalk, 1  
Serial interface/Network interface card, 1  
1 (CompactFlash card)  
Network  
Option  
Memory card slot  
Hard disk slot  
Self test  
1 (Microdrive)  
Performed at power-up  
Maximum duty cycle  
Drum  
125,000 pages/month  
Amorphous silicon drum  
Ecoprint mode  
175,000 pages/month  
Toner saving  
Paper  
Paper feed trays  
Cassette  
A5 to A4/Letter universal cassette 148 to 216 mm × 210 to 297 mm. Holds  
500 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm  
For U. S. A.: A5 to A4/Letter and Legal universal cassette 5-13/16 to 8-1/2"  
× 8-1/4 to 14"  
MP tray  
Top tray  
70 to 216 mm (2-3/4 to 8-1/2") × 148 to 297 mm (5-13/16 to 11-11/16") (see  
page 2-4). Holds 100 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm  
Capacity of output  
trays  
250 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm  
Rear tray PT-4: 250 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm  
(Option)  
PT-60: 100 sheets of thickness 0.11 mm  
Table C-1  
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Item  
Description  
FS-3820N  
FS-3830N  
Ambient conditions  
Temperature:  
Humidity:  
10 to 32.5 °C (50 to 90.5 °F)  
20 to 80 % RH  
Optimum conditions: 23 °C (73.4 °F), 60 % RH  
Altitude:  
Max. 2,000 m (6,500 feet)  
Illumination:  
Max. 1,500 lux  
Power requirements  
120 V, 60 Hz, max. 8.0 A (U. S. A./Canada)  
220–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, max. 4.0 A (European countries)  
Max. allowable voltage fluctuation: ±10 %  
Max. allowable frequency fluctuation: ±2 %.  
Power consumption  
Max: 1008 W  
During printing: 425 W  
During sleep mode: 13 W  
Max: 1008 W  
During printing: 521 W  
During sleep mode: 13 W  
Operating noise (in accordance  
During printing:  
LpA = 55 dB (A) During printing:  
LpA = 57 dB (A)  
with ISO 7779 [Bystander Position, During standby:  
sound pressure level at the front]) During sleep mode: Immeasurably  
LpA = 33 dB (A) During standby:  
LpA = 36 dB (A)  
During sleep mode: Immeasurably  
low  
low  
Dimensions  
345 (13-9/16) wide × 300 (11-13/16) high × 390 mm (18-1/4") deep  
[( ): U. S. A.]  
Weight  
13.2 kg (29-9/16 lb) [( ): U. S. A.]  
Table C-1 (Continued)  
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Glossary  
Cassette mode  
IEEE1284  
This is an operation mode for the MP tray. When  
this mode is used, approximately 100 sheets of  
plain paper can be fed continuously, the same as  
for the cassette.  
This is a standard used when connecting a  
printer to a computer, and was established by the  
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  
in 1994.  
dpi (dots per inch)  
KIR (Kyocera Image Refinement)  
This indicates the number of dots printed per  
inch, and is the unit of printer resolution.  
This is Kyocera’s original smoothing function. It  
uses software to enhance the printer’s resolution  
and produce high-quality printing. The default  
setting is On.  
Ecoprint  
This is a printing mode that controls toner  
consumption. Pages printed in the Ecoprint mode  
are lighter than pages printed in the normal  
mode. The default setting is Off.  
KM-NET VIEWER  
This is a network management tool that can be  
used with the Kyocera Mita FS series. You can  
view information for printers connected to the  
network using SNMP commands. KM-NET  
VIEWER is contained on the CD-ROM supplied  
with the printer.  
Emulation  
This refers to emulation of manufacturers’  
printers. The printer emulates operation of the  
following printers: PCL, Line printer, IBM  
Proprinter, DIABLO 630, EPSON LQ-850,  
KPDL.  
MB (mega byte)  
This unit is used to express data quantities and  
memory capacities. 1 MB is equivalent to  
1024 kB, or 1,048,576 bytes.  
Expansion memory  
This option is used to increase printer memory.  
The printer has an expansion socket, into which  
you can install a 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, or  
256 MB DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module).  
See your Kyocera Mita dealer to purchase the  
DIMM that is best suited for use with this  
printer.  
MP tray  
This is an abbreviation for Multi-Purpose tray.  
The MP tray is used instead of the cassette when  
printing on envelopes, postcards, transparency  
sheets, and labels.  
Offline  
First mode  
The printer can receive data, but cannot print.  
Turn the printer online if you want to print.  
This is an operation mode for the MP tray. When  
the MP tray setting is set to first mode (priority  
printing from the MP tray) with paper inserted  
in the MP tray, the first paper will always feed  
from there even if another paper source is  
selected. The printer is set to the cassette mode  
(another MP tray operation mode) as the factory  
default, but you can change this setting from the  
operator panel.  
Online  
The printer can output received data.  
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Operator panel  
Simple Network Management  
Protocol (SNMP)  
This is located on the top of the printer. The  
panel consists of the message display three  
indicators and eight keys. The message display  
shows the printer’s status. Press the keys when  
you want to switch the printer between online  
and offline status, or to cancel printing.  
This is a protocol for the management of  
networks that use TCP/IP (Transmission Control  
Protocol/Internet Protocol).  
Sleep mode  
This mode is activated after a specified amount  
of time elapses. The printer goes into economy  
mode and a minimum amount of power is  
consumed. You can change the amount of time  
before the printer goes into sleep mode from the  
printer’s operator panel. The default setting is 15  
minutes.  
Outline font  
With outline fonts, characters outlines are  
represented by numerical expressions, and fonts  
can be enlarged, reduced, or painted in different  
ways by changing the numeric values of those  
expressions. Printing remains clear even if you  
enlarge fonts, since the letters are defined by an  
outline. You can specify font size in steps of 0.25  
points up to 999.75 points.  
Status page  
This lists printer conditions, such as the printer’s  
memory, the total number of copies printed, and  
paper source settings.  
Parallel interface  
With this interface, data transfer between the  
printer and the computer takes place on 8-bit  
chunks. The printer can perform IEEE1284  
compatible bi-directional communications.  
USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
An interface standard for tow to middle speed  
serial interfaces. This printer supports Hi-Speed  
USB 2.0. The maximum transfer rate is  
480 Mbps and the maximum cable length is  
5 meters (16 feet).  
Printer driver  
The printer driver makes it possible for you to  
print data created using application software.  
The printer driver for either the printer is on the  
CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the  
printer driver on the computer connected to the  
printer.  
RAM disk  
This is a virtual disk drive that uses part of the  
printer’s memory. With RAM disk you can set  
any memory size arbitrarily, and use electronic  
sorting (to reduce print time).  
Rear tray  
Tray installed at the rear of the printer. Select  
paper output to the rear tray when printing on  
postcards, envelopes, or labels.  
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A
K
Adhesive label 2-8  
Alarm (Buzzer) setting 1-104  
Keys 1-5  
Amorphous silicon drum  
KM-NET VIEWER xii, Glossary-2  
Auto continue 1-105  
L
C
Left cover 3-6, 3-9  
Cassette size 1-24  
Charger unit 3-10  
Cleaning 3-9  
charger wire 3-9  
grid cleaner 3-10  
paper transfer unit 3-13  
Cleaning knob 3-9  
M
Main circuit board A-4, A-28  
Maintenance messages 4-7  
Memory expansion A-4  
Menu map 1-12  
Code job 1-67, 1-72  
CompactFlash card xii, 1-81, A-2, A-30  
Menu system road map 1-6  
Message display 1-2  
Message language 1-97  
Microdrive 1-81, A-2, A-28  
MP tray 1-24  
D
Developer unit 4-3  
DIMM A-4  
Duplexer (DU-61) 4-16, A-12  
cassette mode 1-37, Glossary-2  
first mode 1-37, Glossary-2  
paper guides 1-25  
E
N
Ecoprint x, 1-54  
e-MPS 1-56, 1-70  
Network interface xii, 1-3, 1-78  
status page 1-19  
Emulation 1-16, 1-41, Glossary-2  
Envelope feeder (EF-60) A-21  
Envelopes 2-9  
Network interface card A-2  
O
Error messages 4-10  
Expansion memory Glossary-2  
Online help messages 1-5, 4-13  
Operator panel 1-2, Glossary-3  
indicators 1-4  
F
INTERFACE indicator 1-3  
message display 1-2  
SIZE indicator 1-3  
Font 5-1  
Font lists 1-21  
TYPE indicator 1-4  
Options A-2  
Orientation 1-51  
G
Grid cleaner 3-2, 3-10  
P
I
Paper 2-1  
IB-11 A-2, B-6  
adhesive labels 2-8  
colored paper 2-11  
condition 2-3  
envelope 2-9  
grain 2-6  
Indicators 1-4, 4-6  
Interface 1-3, B-1  
Internal font 5-2  
postcards 2-9  
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preprinted paper 2-11  
recycled paper 2-11  
size 2-4  
Sleep mode x, 1-2, 1-100, Glossary-3  
Sleep timer 1-2, 1-100  
Sorter (SO-60) 4-18, A-15  
Specifications C-1  
special paper 2-7  
specifications 2-2  
Status page 1-14  
thick paper 2-10  
thickness 2-5  
type 2-7  
T
weight 2-4  
Paper cassette 1-3, A-9  
clip A-11  
Toner container 3-2  
dispose 3-3  
grid cleaner 3-10  
lock lever 3-3  
load limit A-11  
Paper feeder (PF-60) A-9  
Paper guide 1-25  
Paper jam 4-12  
Paper size dial 1-24, 1-25, A-10  
Paper size window 1-24  
Paper stopper 1-25, A-10, A-25  
Paper transfer unit release lever 3-13  
Parallel interface 1-3, 1-74, B-2, Glossary-3  
communication modes B-2  
pin assignment B-3  
protective seal 3-4  
replacement 3-2  
Toner gauge 1-16, 1-96  
Toner kit 3-2  
Top cover 3-3  
Troubleshooting  
error messages 4-10  
indicators 4-6  
interface 4-2  
maintenance messages 4-7  
quality problems 4-3  
Typeface 5-1  
Plastic bag 3-2  
PRESCRIBE command xi, xiii, B-9  
PRESCRIBE Programming Manual xiii  
Print density 1-95  
U
Print quality 4-3  
Printer driver 1-6, A-8, Glossary-3  
Printer drivers guide xiii  
Protocol 1-76, B-7  
USB interface xi, 1-3, 1-75, B-5, Glossary-3  
V
Virtual Mailbox (VMB) 1-68  
R
RAM disk 1-81, Glossary-3  
Rear tray (PT-4/PT-60) A-25, Glossary-3  
Recycled paper 2-11  
Registration roller 3-13, 4-15  
Resolution 1-55  
W
Waste toner box 3-2, 3-6  
Windows B-12  
Wiper cloth 3-2, 3-13  
Resource protection 1-103  
RS-232C 1-76, B-6, B-7, B-10  
RS-422A B-7  
S
Serial interface 1-76, B-6  
computer interface B-11  
protocol 1-76, B-7  
RS-232C mode B-6  
Serial interface board kit (IB-11) A-2, B-6  
Service status page 1-18  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
Index-3  
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