Kyocera FS C5250DN User Manual

4-3Using the Operation Panel
Understanding the Operation Panel
The operation panel on the top of the 
printer has a 2-line by 21-character 
liquid crystal display (LCD), eight keys, and three indicators (LED).
Messages that appear on the display and functions of indicators and keys 
are explained in this chapter.
Message Display
The message display on the operation panel shows:
• Status information, the ten messages listed below which are displayed  during normal operation.
• For information on error...

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Status Information 
Error Codes
Refer to the  Troubleshooting on page 6-1 .
MessageMeaning
Self test The printer is performing self-diagnostics after power-up.
Please wait The printer is warming up and is not ready. 
When the printer is switched on for the first time, this message will take several minutes.
Please wait
(Paper loading) This message appears when the printer is 
preparing to print coated paper (COATED) fed 
from the optional paper feeder PF-530.
Please wait...

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Indicators in Message Display
Ready, Data, and Attention Indicators
The following indicators light during normal operation and whenever the 
printer needs attention. Depending on the status of lighting, each 
indicator has the following meaning:
Ready
IndicatorDescription
Flashing.
 Indicates an error that you can resolve. For 
details, refer to the  Troubleshooting on page 6-1 .
On.  Indicates that the printer is ready and on-line. The 
printer prints the data it receives....

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Keys
The operation panel keys are used to configure the printer operation. 
Note that certain keys have a secondary function.
GO Key
Use this key to:
• Recover from certain errors.
• Recover from Auto Sleep.
Cancel Key
This key is used to:
• Cancel a printing job.
• Stop the alarm sound.
• Reset numeric values or cancel a setting procedure while using menu  system.
Canceling a Printing Job
1While the printer displays  Processing, press [Cancel] .
Print Cancel?  appears on...

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OK Key
This key is used to:
• Finalize settings of numeric values and other selections.
• Set the paper source when 
Use alternative? is shown in the 
message display.
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Using the Menu Selection System
Menu Selection System
This section explains how to use the menu selection system. 
[MENU]  on the operation panel allows you to use the menu to configure 
the printer settings to your specific needs. Settings can be made when 
Ready , Processing , or a similar message is indicated on the printer 
message display.
Entering the Mode Selection Menu
Press  [MENU]  when Ready  is indicated on the printer message display.
The mode selection menu is...

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Selecting a Menu
The mode selection menu is hierarchical. Press 
U or  V to display the 
desired menu.
If the selected menu has a sub-menu,  > is displayed after the menu.
Press  Z to move to the sub-menu or  Y to go back.
>  is displayed before the sub-menu.
Press  Z to move to another sub-menu or  Y to go back.
>>  is displayed before the second sub-menu.
Setting a Menu
Select the desired menu and press  [OK] to set or change the 
configuration.
Press  U or V  to display...

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Setting a Mode Selection Menu
This section explains the setting procedures used for each menu item in 
the mode selection menu.
1While the printer displays  Ready, Please wait , Sleeping and 
Processing , press [MENU] . The mode selection menu is 
displayed. (For example :  Report Print)
2Each time you press  U or  V, the selection changes.
• Report Print
• USB Memory
•Custom Box
• Job Box
• Counter
• Paper Settings
• Print Settings
•Network
• Device Common
• Security
• Job...

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Report Print
The printer prints the report. Report 
Print includes the following items:
• Print Menu Map
• Print Status Page
• Print Fonts List
• Print Hard Disk File List
• Print RAM Disk File List
1Press  [MENU] .
2Press U or  V repeatedly until  Report Print >  appears.
Note that menus shown in the list may vary depending on which optional 
units installed in the printer.
Print Menu Map
The printer prints a full list of the menu selection system menu map.
1Press  Z while...

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Menu Map Sample
Menu Map
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Menu Map
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