Kyocera FS C8500DN User Manual

							Handling Paper 3-11
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. 
Feeding rough edged paper may cause paper jams.
Colored Paper
Colored paper should satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, 
refer to Paper Specifications on page 3-2. 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 satisfy the same conditions as white bond paper, 
refer to Paper Specifications on page 3-2. 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 except for whiteness, refer to Paper Specifications on page 
3-2.
Coated Paper
Coated paper is created by treating the surface of the base paper with a 
coating that provides higher printing quality than plain paper. Coated 
paper is used for particularly high quality printing.
The surface of high-quality or medium-quality paper is coated with special 
agents that improve ink coverage by making the paper surface smoother. 
These agents are used either to coat both sides of the paper or just one 
side. The coated side appears slightly glossy.
IMPORTANT  When printing on coated paper in very humid 
environments, ensure that the paper is kept dry as moisture may 
cause sheets to stick together when they are fed into the printer.
Note  If the paper jams even after you smooth it out, load the 
paper in the MP tray with the leading edge raised up a few 
millimeters as shown in the illustration.
Note  Before purchasing recycled paper, test a sample on the 
machine and check that the printing quality is satisfactory.
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							3-12Handling Paper 
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 operation 
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. 
Refer to Media Type Set. (Paper type settings) on page 4-50. The 
following types of paper can be used. 
Paper Type
Paper Source
MP TrayPaper Cassette
Optional Paper Feeder Paper WeightDuplex Path
PLAINYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
TRANSPARENCYYes No Extra Heavy No
ROUGHYes Yes Normal 3 Yes
VELLUMYes Yes Light No
LABELSYes No Heavy 1 No
RECYCLEDYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
PREPRINTEDYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
BONDYes Yes Normal 3 Yes
CARDSTOCKYes No Heavy 2 No
COLORYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
PREPUNCHEDYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
LETTERHEADYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
ENVELOPEYes No Heavy 2 No
COATEDYe s N o N o r m a l  3 N o
THICKYes Yes Heavy 2 Yes
HIGH QUALITYYes Yes Normal 2 Yes
CUSTOM 1 (to 8)
†Yes Yes Normal 2 Yes
Yes: Can be stored     No: Cannot be stored
†. This is a paper type defined and registered by the user. Up to eight types of user settings may be defined. For 
details,  refer to Media Type Set. (Paper type settings) on page 4-50.
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							Handling Paper 3-13
Loading Paper
The following explains the procedure for loading paper in the cassette 
and the MP tray.
Loading Paper into the Cassette
1Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface 
to avoid media jams or skewed printing.
2Pull the paper cassette out toward you until it stops.
3Adjust the paper length guide to the length of the paper.
When loading A4 or smaller paper into paper cassette 1, raise the 
paper length guide. For B4 or larger paper, lower the paper length 
guide.
4Grasp the paper width adjustment knob and adjust the paper width 
guides to the width of the paper.
Note  Do not pull out more than one paper cassette at a time.
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							3-14Handling Paper 
5Align the paper against the left side of the paper cassette.
IMPORTANT  Before loading the paper, be sure that it is not curled or 
folded. Paper that is curled or folded may cause paper jams.
Ensure that the loaded paper is not higher than the level indicator (see 
illustration below).
When loading the paper, make sure that the side that was closest to 
the package seal is facing up.
The paper length and width guides must be adjusted to the paper 
size. Loading the paper without adjusting these guides may cause 
skewed feeding and paper jams.
Make sure that the paper length and width guides are in contact with 
the paper. If there is a gap, readjust the guides.
6Insert the appropriate paper size card in the slot to indicate the size 
of the paper.
7Gently push the paper cassette back in.
8On the operation panel, set the type of paper (plain, recycled, etc.) 
that is loaded in the paper cassette. Refer to Paper Settings on page 
4-46.
Note  Paper sizes are indicated on the paper cassettes as 
shown. 
To change between inch sizes and metric sizes (A, B sizes), follow 
the steps below to change the setting of the size switch.
1Grasp the paper width adjustment knob and move the paper 
width guides to a position other than that of the size of the 
paper.
2Turn size switch A 90°.
3Move size lever B up (C) or down (I).
C: Metric sizes (centimeters) (A, B sizes)
I: Inch sizes
4 Turn the size switch 90° to lock it.
Note  If the machine will not be used for a prolonged period, 
protect the paper from humidity by removing it from the paper 
cassettes and sealing it in its original packaging.
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Loading Paper into the MP (Multi-Purpose) Tray
1Fan the media (paper/transparencies), then tap it on a level surface 
to avoid media jams or skewed printing.
2Open the MP tray.
3When loading paper sizes from A3 to B4 or Ledger to Legal, pull out 
the MP extension.
4Adjust the paper width guides to the width of the paper.
Paper sizes are indicated on the MP tray.
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							3-16Handling Paper 
5Insert the paper along the paper width guides into the tray until it 
stops.
IMPORTANT  Make sure that the side that was closest to the package 
seal is facing up.
Curled paper must be straightened before use.
Straighten the top edge if it is curled.
Before loading paper in the MP tray, make sure no paper remains in 
the tray from a previous job. If a small amount of paper remains in the 
MP tray and you want to add more, remove the remaining paper from 
the tray, combine it with the new paper, fan the paper, and then load 
in the tray.
6Set the MP tray paper size on the printer’s operation panel. Refer to 
Paper Settings on page 4-46.
Paper stopper
When using A3 or Ledger paper, open the paper stopper.
Correct
Incorrect
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							Using the Operation Panel 4-1
4 Using the Operation Panel
This chapter contains explanations on the following topics:
General Information 4-2
Understanding the Operation Panel 4-3
Keys 4-6
Using the Menu Selection System 4-8
Setting a Mode Selection Menu 4-10
Report Print 4-11
USB Memory (USB memory selection) 4-16
Custom Box 4-22
Job Box 4-28
Job Log 4-42
Counter (Viewing the counter value) 4-44
Paper Settings 4-46
Print Settings 4-55
Network (Network settings) 4-65
Device Common (Selecting/Setting the common device)
4-72
Security (Security function setting) 4-85
Job Account.Set. (Job Account setting) 4-94
Administrator (Administrator settings) 4-102
Adjust/Maint. (Adjust/Maintenance selection/setting) 4-105
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							4-2Using the Operation Panel 
General Information
This chapter provides the information you need to configure the Ecosys 
Color printer. In general you need to use the operation panel only to make 
default settings. You can make most changes to the printer settings using 
the printer driver through the application software.
You can also access the printers various settings from a remote location, 
by using the control panel, the printer driver or other utilities such as the 
Status Monitor Utility. Other printer utilities can be installed using the CD-
ROM supplied with the printer.
The chapter describes the operation panel in detail, including its menus 
and the procedures for changing various printer settings.
Note  Changes to printer settings made using a software 
application override changes made using the operation panel.
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							Using the Operation Panel 4-3
Understanding the Operation Panel
The operation panel on the top of the printer has a 4-line by 21-character 
liquid crystal display (LCD), ten 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 code and errors where the printer requires 
the operators attention, refer to Troubleshooting on page 6-1.
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							4-4Using the Operation Panel 
Status Information 
Error Codes
Refer to the Troubleshooting on page 6-1.
MessageMeaning
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.
Loading paper...Appears while paper is being loaded.
Please wait.
Adding toner...Toner is currently being replenished. This message may be displayed during continuous 
printing of a large volume of pages which require a large amount of toner such as with 
photographs, etc.
Please wait.
Performing
Color Calibration...The color calibration function is being performed automatically as you powered on the 
printer. You can also execute this function manually on the operation panel. 
For details, refer to ColorCalibration on page 4-106.
Ready to print.The printer is ready to print.
Processing.The printer is receiving data to print. This is also shown when the printer is reading a USB 
memory or hard disk.
Sleeping.The printer is in Auto Sleep. The printer wakes from Auto Sleep whenever a print job is 
received. The printer then warms up and goes on-line.
For details on Auto Sleep, refer to Sleep Timer (Sleep timer timeout time) on page 4-82.
Canceling...Jobs inside the printer are being canceled. To cancel a job, refer to Canceling a Printing 
Job on page 4-6.
Waiting data.The printer is waiting to receive the data.
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