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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Guide to the Printer
Installing Options
Connecting the Printer
Configuration
Paper and Other Media
Replacing Consumables
Adjusting the Printer
Troubleshooting
Removing Misfed Paper
Appendix
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Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION
labels
This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions
shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine
as indicated.
High temperature parts. Turn off the main power and be careful when replacing
fusing unit/removing misfed paper.
The surface of the fusing unit becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled “R
(indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.
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Manuals for This Printer
For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.
Safety Information
Provides information on safe usage of this machine.
To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this.
Quick Installation Guide
Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a
computer, and installing its driver.
Hardware Guide
Contains information about paper and procedures such as installing options,
replacing consumables, responding to error messages, and resolving jams.
Software Guide
Contain procedures for using this machine in a network environment, utiliz-
ing the software, and using security functions.
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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these
notes.
They can be found in the "Safety Information".
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in moderate or minor injury, or damage to the
machine or to property. Be sure to read these notes.
They can be found in the "Safety Information".
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations
of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure
to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine’s functions, and instruc-
tions on resolving user errors.
This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find fur-
ther relevant information.
[ ]
Indicates the names of keys that appear on the machine’s display panel.
{ }
Indicates the names of keys on the machine’s control panel.
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Description for the Specified Model
In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified
models:
This explains about the 220–240 V model printer.
Read if you purchase this model.
This explains about the 120 V model printer.
Read if you purchase this model.
Note
You can identify the printer's model by checking the label on its inside as
shown.
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Installing the Operating Instructions
The CD-ROM “Manuals” provided with the printer contains an HTML Operat-
ing Instructions Manual in HTML version. Follow this instructions to install it.
Important
System Requirements :
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 or Win-
dows NT4.0.
800 × 600 or higher monitor resolution.
Web Browsers :
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 or higher
Firefox 1.0 or higher
A Quit all applications currently running.
B Insert the CD-ROM “Manuals” into the CD-ROM drive.
The installer starts.
Auto Run may not work under certain operating system setting. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory.
C Select an interface language, and then click [OK].
D Click [Install manuals].
E Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
F Click [Finish] when the installation is completed.
G Click [Exit].
Note
Auto Run may not work under certain operating system setting. If this is
the case, copy all data on the CD-ROM root directory to your hard disk
drive, and then launch “Setup.exe” to start the installation.
To uninstall the Operating Instructions Manual, select [Programs] in the
[Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. You can
uninstall each Manual Guide separately.
If you are using an incompatible Web browser and the simpler version of
the Operating Instructions Manual does not display correctly, open the
folder “MANUALLANG (language)\(manual name)unv” on the CD-
ROM “Manuals”, and then double-click on “index.htm”.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trademarks..............................................................................................................i
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..............................................ii
Manuals for This Printer.......................................................................................iii
How to Read This Manual ....................................................................................iv
Symbols .................................................................................................................... iv
Description for the Specified Model.....................................................................v
Installing the Operating Instructions ..................................................................vi
1. Guide to the Printer
Exterior: Front View...............................................................................................1
Exterior: Rear View ................................................................................................2
Inside.......................................................................................................................3
Control Panel..........................................................................................................4
2. Installing Options
Available Options...................................................................................................5
Option List ..................................................................................................................5
Option Installation Flow Chart ....................................................................................6
Installing Options........................................................................................................7
Caution when re-installing the controller board..........................................................9
Attaching Paper Feed Unit PB 3020...................................................................10
Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E .................................................16
Attaching Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100....................................................20
Attaching Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM
Module) ...............................................................................................................27
Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit ...............................................................32
Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A....................................................36
Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board ......................................................................38
Attaching VM Card Type D..................................................................................41
Attaching Data Storage Card Type A .................................................................43
3. Connecting the Printer
Network Connection ............................................................................................45
Reading the LED Lamps ..........................................................................................47
USB Connection...................................................................................................48
Parallel Connection .............................................................................................49
4. Configuration
Ethernet Configuration........................................................................................51
Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically..................................54
Making Network Settings for Using Netware............................................................55
IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration .....................................................57
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5. Paper and Other Media
Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer...........................................63
Paper Recommendations....................................................................................67
Loading Paper..........................................................................................................67
Storing Paper ...........................................................................................................67
Types of Paper and Other Media.............................................................................68
Paper not supported by this printer..........................................................................69
Print Area .................................................................................................................70
Loading Paper......................................................................................................71
Loading Paper in Tray 1, Tray 2, and the Optional Paper Feed Unit .......................71
Loading Paper in the Optional Large Capacity Tray ................................................74
Setting a Paper Size by Using the Control Panel.....................................................76
Specifying a Paper Type for Tray 1/2 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit ................78
Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ...........................................................................79
Switching between Paper Trays...............................................................................85
6. Replacing Consumables
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...........................................................................87
Adding Staples.....................................................................................................92
7. Adjusting the Printer
Adjusting the Image Density...............................................................................95
Adjusting Tray Registration................................................................................96
8. Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel ................................................99
Printer Does Not Print .......................................................................................101
Checking the port connection.................................................................................102
Other Printing Problems ...................................................................................104
Additional Troubleshooting..............................................................................109
Removing Jammed Staples ..............................................................................111
Removing Punch Waste ....................................................................................114
9. Removing Misfed Paper
Removing Misfed Paper ....................................................................................117
When “Remove Misfeed A,Y:Paper Tray” Appears ...............................................118
When “Remove Misfeed B,C,D:Inter.Path” Appears..............................................121
When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears........................................................124
When “Remove Misfeed U:LCT” Appears..............................................................127
When “Remove Misfeed Z:Duplex Unit” Appears ..................................................129
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10.Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer...............................................................131
Moving the Printer ..................................................................................................132
Consumables .....................................................................................................133
Toner Cartridge ......................................................................................................133
Maintenance Kit .....................................................................................................133
Specifications.....................................................................................................134
Mainframe ..............................................................................................................134
Options...................................................................................................................137
INDEX....................................................................................................... 143
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1. Guide to the Printer
Exterior: Front View
1. Controller Board
Remove this board when installing the
hard disk unit, SDRAM modules, or User
Account Enhance unit.
2. Optional board slots
Remove the cover when installing the op-
tional board.
3. USB port
Use a USB cable to connect the printer to
the host computer.
4. Ethernet Port
Use a network interface cable to connect
the printer to the network.
5. Expansion card slot
Insert an optional unit into a slot.
6. Power Switch
Use this switch to turn the printer power
on and off.
7. Output Tray
Printed output is stacked here with the
print side face down.
8. Control Panel
Contains keys for printing operation and
a panel display that shows the printer
status.
9. Front Cover
Open this cover if you replace some parts
or if a paper misfeed occurs.
10. Paper Tray
Holds up to 550 sheets of plain paper per
tray and 1100 sheets in total. (80 g/m
2
, 20 lb.)
11. Paper Feed Unit PB 3020 (Op-
tion)
Holds up to 550 sheets of plain paper per
tray and 1100 sheets in total. (80 g/m
2
, 20 lb.)
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Guide to the Printer
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Exterior: Rear View
1. Duplex Unit
Allows you to print onto both sides of the
paper.
2. Duplex Unit Right Cover
Open this cover when accessing the in-
side of the printer.
3. Bypass Tray
Holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper. (80
g/m
2
, 20 lb.)
4. Upper Vertical Paper Feed Cover
Open this cover when accessing the in-
side of the printer.
If you install the optional Large Capacity
Tray RT45, remove this cover.
5. Lower Vertical Paper Feed Cover
Open this cover when accessing the in-
side of the printer.
6. Power Cord
Plug this cord into a wall outlet.
7. Ventilator
Helps to keep components inside the
printer from overheating.
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Inside
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Inside
1. Fusing Unit
When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap-
pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.
2. Transfer Unit
When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap-
pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.
3. Toner Lock Handle
Turn up the lever when replacing the
toner.
4. Toner Holder
Slide this out when replacing the toner.
5. Development Unit
When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap-
pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.
6. Right Cover
Open this cover when accessing the in-
side of the printer.
Reference
For details about the messages which appear on the screen to prompt you to
replace the units, see p.99 “Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”.
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Guide to the Printer
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Control Panel
1. {Menu} Key
Press this key to make and check the cur-
rent printer settings.
2. Panel Display
Shows the current status of the printer
and error messages.
3. {Online} Key
Press this key to switch the printer be-
tween online and offline.
4. {Job Reset} Key
When the printer is online, press this key
to cancel any ongoing print job.
See “Canceling a Print job”, Softtware
Guide.
5. {Form Feed} Key
If the printer is offline, press this key to
print all the data left in the printer's input
buffer.
This does not work if the printer is online.
6. Power Indicator
Is on when the printer power is on.
Is off when the power is off or when the
printer is in Energy Saver mode.
7. Alert Indicator
Blinks or lights up whenever any printer
error occurs. A message describing the
cause of the error also appears on the
panel display.
8. Data In Indicator
Blinks while the printer is receiving data
from a computer.
Is on if there is data to be printed.
9. {q Enter} Key
Press this key to execute menu items se-
lected on the panel display.
Press this key to clear some errors.
10. {U} {T} Keys
Use these keys to increase or decrease
values on the panel display when making
settings.
11. {Escape} Key
Press this key to return to the previous
condition on the panel display.
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2. Installing Options
Available Options
This section describes how to install options.
By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex-
panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see p.134
“Specifications”.
R
CAUTION:
Important
The voltage rating of the connector for options is 24 V DC or less.
Option List
The following is a list of options for this printer.
Finisher SR 3040
*1
Paper Feed Unit PB 3020
*1
Large Capacity Tray RT45
*1
Bridge Unit Type 2045
*1
Punch Kit Type 1045
*1
Memory Unit Type D 128MB
Memory Unit Type E 256MB
User Account Enhance Unit Type E
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit
IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A
Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A
Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100
•VM Card Type D
Data Storage Card Type A
*1
If you want to install the unit, contact your sales or service representative.
Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged
for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and
can cause a burn if touched.
Before moving the machine, unplug the power cable from the outlet. If the
cable is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. Damaged plugs or
cables can cause an electrical or fire hazard.
When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could
break or cause an injury if dropped.
Installing Options
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2
Option Installation Flow Chart
Installing multiple options in the following order is recommended:
A Attatch the paper feed unit (Paper Feed Unit PB 3020).
Attach the paper feed unit to the bottom of the printer.
B Take out the controller board from the printer.
C Install User Account Enhance Unit (User Account Enhance Unit Type E).
Install the module to the User Account Enhance Unit slot of the controller
board.
D Remove all SDRAM modules before installing the hard disk drive.
E Install the hard disk drive (Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100).
Install the hard disk drive to the controller board.
F Install the SDRAM module (Memory Unit Type D 128MB, Memory Unit
Type E 256MB).
Install the module to the SDRAM module slot on the controller board.
There are two types of memory unit: 128 MB and 256 MB.
G Install IEEE 1284 interface board, IEEE 802.11b interface unit, or Gigabit
Ethernet board.
Install one of these options into the vacant expansion slot (on the left) of the
controller board.
The followings can be installed:
IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit
Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A
Do not install more than one option. These options do not function simulta-
neously.
H Install the VM card (VM Card Type D) or the data storage card (Data Stor-
age Card Type A).
Insert these units into the SD card slot on the controller board.
Available Options
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Installing Options
Install options in the positions shown in the illustration.
Exterior
1. Paper Feed Unit PB 3020
2. Large Capacity Tray RT45
Holds up to 1500 sheets of plain pa-
per. (80 g/m
2
, 20 lb.)
If you want to install the Large Capac-
ity Tray RT45, contact your sales or
service representative.
3. Bridge Unit Type 2045
This unit is necessary when using the
Finisher.
If you want to install the Bridge Unit
Type 2045, contact your sales or serv-
ice representative.
4. Finisher SR 3040
If you want to install the Finisher SR
3040, contact your sales or service rep-
resentative.
Note
Bridge Unit Type 2045 is required when you install Finisher SR 3040.
To use the punch function with the Finisher SR 3040, Punch Kit Type 1045
is required.
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Installing Options
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Interior
1.
Memory Unit Type D 128MB/Memo-
ry Unit Type E 256MB (SDRAM module)
Install 128 MB or 256 MB SDRAM
module into the controller board slot.
See p.27 “Attaching Memory Unit
Type D 128MB, Memory Unit Type E
256MB (SDRAM Module)”.
2. Optional boards
See p.32 “Attaching IEEE 802.11b In-
terface Unit”.
See p.36 “Attaching IEEE 1284 Inter-
face Board Type A”.
See p.38 “Attaching Gigabit Ethernet
Board”.
3. Optional units
See p.41 “Attaching VM Card Type
D”.
See p.43 “Attaching Data Storage
Card Type A”.
4. Printer Hard Disk Drive Type 8100
See p.20 “Attaching Printer Hard Disk
Drive Type 8100”.
5. User Account Enhance Unit Type E
See p.16 “Attaching User Account En-
hance Unit Type E”.
Note
You cannot install following options at the same time:
IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit
IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A
Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A
Reference
For the specifications of each option, see p.134 “Specifications”.
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Available Options
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Caution when re-installing the controller board
This section describes handling the controller board when installing options.
If you slide out the controller board to install units, carefully read the instruction
to re-install the controller board.
Important
The following may occur if the controller board is not properly installed:
all control panel indicators are lit.
no control panel indicators is lit.
the error message appears on the display.
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