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Setup Guide

For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it
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Page 1: ...Setup Guide For safety please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference...

Page 2: ...ite equipment The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer The laser chassis is not repairable in the field Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all...

Page 3: ...ed with those marks Notes Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine Certain options might not be available in some countries For details please con tact your local...

Page 4: ...y Disconnect the power plug by pulling the plug not the cable if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure do not remove any cover...

Page 5: ...e Do not allow paper clips staples or other small metallic objects to fall inside the equipment Do not eat or swallow toner Keep toner used or unused and toner cartridge out of reach of children For e...

Page 6: ...ine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy saving system for developing and introducing energy efficient of...

Page 7: ...instruction is not followed paper might be misfed or data might be lost Be sure to read this Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op erating Note This...

Page 8: ...Installing the 1394 Interface Unit Type1045 32 Installing the User Account Enhance Unit TypeB 36 Installing the Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C 39 Installing the Duplex Unit Type 3800C 42 Installing the...

Page 9: ...with the New Generation Controller With the new high speed 64 bit controller architecture and the new RPCS command system optimized for Windows software this printer can output at top speed You can a...

Page 10: ...er when replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Development Unit or Photoconductor Unit A screwdriver is attached to the front cover 4 Power Switch Use this switch to turn the power on and off 5 Tray 1 Loads...

Page 11: ...interface unit 11 Parallel Port Use a parallel cable to connect the printer to the host computer 12 Ethernet Port Use an network interface cable to connect the printer to the network 13 Bypass Tray Ex...

Page 12: ...cable for the Duplex Revers al Unit to this port 4 4 bin Mailbox 2 Tray Finisher Port Connect the cable for the 4 bin Mailbox or the 2 Tray Finisher to this port 5 Power Port Connect the power cable t...

Page 13: ...ppropriate toner cartridge 5 Photoconductor Unit The printer comes with one black Photo conductor Unit and three color yellow cyan magenta Photoconductor Units When Replace Color PCU Type A ap pears o...

Page 14: ...s not match with the actual set size or type 5 Menu key Press this key to make and check the cur rent printer settings 6 Power indicator Power indicator is on while the power switch is on Power indica...

Page 15: ...more than necessary These actions could damage the cable A frayed or damaged cable might cause an electrical and fire hazard Do not handle the plug with wet hands Doing this might cause an elec trica...

Page 16: ...A 46 cm 19 inch or more B 10 cm 4 inch or more C 55 cm 22 inch or more D 70 cm 28 inch or more Optimum Environmental Conditions Possible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are as follows...

Page 17: ...y detect an odd smell To keep the workplace comfortable we recommend that you keep it well ventilated Environments to Avoid Important Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light Dusty areas A...

Page 18: ...ssing items contact your sales or service representative Manuals and CD ROMs Description form Setup Guide This manual Maintenance Guide 1 Administrator Reference 1 Printer Client Reference 1 CD ROM Pr...

Page 19: ...Cartridge K Magenta M Cyan C Yellow Y Toner Cartridges Paper Feed Unit Labels Additional Documentations Note This package does not include an interface cable Please purchase one for use with your hos...

Page 20: ...Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper D D D D Close Tray 1 slowly E E E E Open Tray 2 F F F F Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper G G G G Close Tray 2 slowly H H H H Open the front cove...

Page 21: ...t slowly in a level man ner Important Be sure to pull out all four piec es of tapes to avoid printer mal function during operation The removed tape is dirty Be careful not to let it touch your hands o...

Page 22: ...O A sticker stating that paper for an ink jet printer cannot be used with this printer is supplied Please attach the sticker to the bottom right corner of the top of the printer A so that sticker is e...

Page 23: ...ng unit until the pow er switch is turned on D D D D Put the removed Fusing Unit in a stable and level place E E E E Take out the Fuser Oil Unit from the bag and remove seal A A A A and then seal B B...

Page 24: ...tion shown by the arrow B B B B to attach the Fus er Oil Unit to the Fusing Unit H H H H Holding the green handle with one hand use your other hand to push the front area of the handle to a slight sla...

Page 25: ...Installing the Fuser Oil Unit 17 2 J J J J Attach the External Tray to the printer Insert the hooks of the Ex ternal Tray into the printer slits and then lower it toward you ZDJH010J...

Page 26: ...uld 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 A Attach th...

Page 27: ...of the print er and the Duplex Feed Unit inside the printer T G Attach the 2 Tray Finisher SR770 Attach the SR770 to the left side of the printer You cannot install the SR770 unless both the Paper Fe...

Page 28: ...umn of paper See p 28 Installing the Paper Bank PS470 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray 4 SR770 2 Tray Finisher Performs Job Separation staples and punches holes Install the Finisher on the left side of...

Page 29: ...Finisher and 4 bin Mailbox at the same time Interior 1 Memory Unit Type B SDRAM Module Install 64MB 128MB or 256MB RAM into the slot of the Controller Board See p 30 Installing the Memory Unit Type B...

Page 30: ...ore installation check the ori entation of the Paper Feed Unit or 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray you want to place When installing multiple options install the Paper Feed Unit first Four persons are n...

Page 31: ...four corners of the printer to those of the 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit and then lower the printer slowly into place Important Four persons should hold the handles located on two sides of the printer to...

Page 32: ...e thumb screw Use a coin to fasten it tightly H H H H Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops I I I I Open the right cover of the 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit J J J J Hook the mounting b...

Page 33: ...x 2 Preparation If you want to use the optional Du plex Unit 2 Tray Finisher or 4 bin Mailbox at the same time install the optional Paper Feed Unit first and then install these options If you have alr...

Page 34: ...pen the tray of the 1000 sheet Paper Feed Unit A Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper B Remove the adhesive tape and the corrugated paper inside the tray as shown in the illustra tion E E E E T...

Page 35: ...er thumb screw Use a coin to fasten it tightly L L L L Close the right cover of the 1000 sheet Paper Feed Unit M M M M Stick labels 3 and 4 above the handles on the front of the 1000 sheet Paper Feed...

Page 36: ...installing the optional 2000 sheet Large Ca pacity Tray Important Before installation check the ori entation of the 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray you want to place When installing multiple options i...

Page 37: ...one thumb screw Use a coin to fasten it tightly G G G G Slide Tray 2 back into the printer slowly until it stops H H H H Open the right cover of the 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray I I I I Hook the mou...

Page 38: ...after reinstalla tion contact your sales or serv ice representative Reference See p 69 Test Printing Installing the Memory Unit Type B SDRAM Module Important Be sure to touch a metal object be fore t...

Page 39: ...F F F F Adjust the notch of the Memory Unit to the slot and insert vertical ly G G G G Keep pressing the Memory Unit down until it clicks into the locked position H H H H Adjust the Controller Board...

Page 40: ...ndows 95 98 or Me If the plug and play function starts click Cancel The 1394 Interface Unit Type1045 requires the optional Memory Unit at least 64 MB or more In Windows 2000 the 1394 Inter face Unit c...

Page 41: ...the two smaller screws B B B B Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable and inter face cable C C C C Remove two screws that are fas tening the Controller Board on the back of the printer u...

Page 42: ...nt area A A A A and push it in the direction of the arrow B B B B Confirm that the 1394 Interface Unit is connected firmly to the Controller Board H H H H Tighten two screws to fasten the 1394 Interfa...

Page 43: ...will see Installed for IEEE1394 If the 1394 Interface Unit is not installed properly Not In stalled is shown In such a case reinstall from step A If you can not install it properly even after reinstal...

Page 44: ...unit Do not subject the User Account Enhance Unit to physical shocks A A A A Check the contents of the box User Account Enhance Unit One Screw B B B B Turn off the power switch and unplug the power ca...

Page 45: ...count Enhance Unit to the Controller Board If there is a screw coming out from the place of attachment insert the screw in the hole at the tip of the User Account Enhance Unit A A A A and push the uni...

Page 46: ...osi tion on the inside of the front cover Note After finishing all installation for printing you can check whether the User Account En hance Unit is installed properly Print the Configuration Page fro...

Page 47: ...he contents of the box Printer Hard Disk Type 3800C Flat Cable Power Cable Two Screws B B B B Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable C C C C Remove two screws that are fas tening the Con...

Page 48: ...ng provided screw driver H H H H Connect the power cable and flat cable to the Printer Hard Disk I I I I Connect the flat cable to the Con troller Board J J J J Connect the power cable to the Controll...

Page 49: ...mes necessary to format the Printer Hard Disk after initial setup execute HDD Format in the Mainte nance menu Important Formatting the Printer Hard Disk will delete all data A A A A Press Menu Menu ap...

Page 50: ...tion If you want to use the optional Pa per Feed Unit at the same time in stall the optional Paper Feed Unit first and then install the Duplex Unit R CAUTION R CAUTION Installing the Duplex Reversal U...

Page 51: ...he power cable from the wall outlet D D D D Lift the External Tray in the direc tion of the arrow A A A A and remove B B B B E E E E Remove the two small covers on the upper left cover of the printer...

Page 52: ...ends down as shown in the illustration and while holding it lightly A A A A in sert it into the holes of the stand B B B B H H H H Insert the claws of the stand into the holes on the left side of the...

Page 53: ...sp the bar inside the groove of the stand B B B B Supporting the Duplex Reversal Unit remove the stopper of the mounting bracket on the printer This stopper will be used in a later step E so be carefu...

Page 54: ...eversal Unit slowly and then adhere it to the printer G G G G Remove the adhesive tape which hold the cable and then connect the cable of the Duplex Reversal Unit to the upper connector on the back of...

Page 55: ...Open the front cover slowly by pulling the two points on the left and right B B B B Holding the Duplex Feed Unit with both hands place it on the vertical rail and insert slowly un til it stops The ve...

Page 56: ...install it properly even after reinstalla tion contact your sales or serv ice representative Reference See p 69 Test Printing E E E E Check for spare parts You will not use these spare parts Installin...

Page 57: ...28 MB You cannot install the 4 bin Mail box and 2 Tray Finisher at the same time A A A A Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable B B B B Remove the adhesive tape and packing materials Imp...

Page 58: ...ternal Tray of the printer A Stand it vertically B Fold it into printer E E E E Insert the rail with a wheel in the mounting bracket F F F F Temporarily fasten one long screw in the position shown in...

Page 59: ...eft corner of the mount ing bracket adjusted to the posi tion shown by the arrow in the illustration fasten the left side of the mounting bracket with a long screw using provided screwdriv er Also tig...

Page 60: ...1000 sheet Paper Feed Unit or 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray installed pro ceed to step O N N N N If you have the 500 sheet Paper Feed Unit installed change the position of the connecting brack et on...

Page 61: ...fastening the cable to the 2 Tray Finisher S S S S Connect the cable of the 2 Tray Finisher to the lower connector on the back of the printer T T T T Install the two 2 Tray Finisher Trays to the 2 Tra...

Page 62: ...e Fisher Tray that is in stalled on the Duplex Unit back into place A Lift the top B Lower slowly Note After finishing all installa tion for printing you can check whether the Finisher is installed pr...

Page 63: ...A A A Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cable B B B B Remove the attached package Important Do not remove the adhesive tape that is fastening the cable at this point Remove it in step M...

Page 64: ...of the printer Lower it slowly to fit into the openings and then insert until you hear a click If the Duplex Unit is installed pro ceed to step G F F F F Pull up the External Tray in the direction of...

Page 65: ...ont cover J J J J Close the upper left cover If the Duplex Unit is installed pro ceed to step L K K K K Install the External Tray to the printer Hook the External Tray to the slits of the printer and...

Page 66: ...es on the labels pro vided and stick them to the sides of the 4 bin Mailbox Note After finishing all installation for printing you can check whether the 4 bin Mailbox is in stalled properly Print the...

Page 67: ...Take out the toner cartridges from the box Note The black K toner cartridge contains more than the other toner cartridges C C C C Shake the toner cartridge back and forth about 5 6 times Do not incin...

Page 68: ...E E Insert the toner cartridge slowly until the green hook snaps on the metal contact area Important Do not insert and remove the toner cartridges over and over This could result in a toner leak F F F...

Page 69: ...Paper in Tray 1 See p 63 Changing the settings Settings of the Paper Trays at Factory Default Tray 1 Standard A4K exclusive 2000 sheet Large Capacity Tray Optional A4K exclusive Reference For more in...

Page 70: ...ack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray Be sure to adjust the side guides to the paper size or paper misfeeds might occur C C C C Slide the paper tray back slowly until it stops Tray 2 S...

Page 71: ...rce If you do the front and side guide might move Be sure to adjust the side guides to the paper size or paper misfeeds might occur Changing the settings Important Tray 1 is A4K paper exclusive Load o...

Page 72: ...the tray Important Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the Limit mark inside the tray D D D D Pressing the green lever of the side guide A A A A adjust it to the loaded paper size B...

Page 73: ...he end guide A A A A move it to the position of the loaded paper B B B B G G G G Slide the paper tray back slowly until it stops Important Do not slide the paper tray in with force If you do the front...

Page 74: ...slowly until it stops B B B B Align all four sides of the paper stack and then load two stacks next to each other Important Be sure to align the paper and load them against the left and right walls o...

Page 75: ...on the back of the printer C C C C Plug in the power cable Important Make sure the power cable is plugged securely into the wall outlet Turn the power switch off when plugging and unplugging the powe...

Page 76: ...display Lan guage C C C C Press Enter The following message appears on the panel display D D D D Press U U U U or T T T T until the lan guage you want to select appears on the panel display E E E E Pr...

Page 77: ...wn C C C C Press U U U U or T T T T to display the Config Page and then press OK The following message appears and the Configuration Page is printed Note If printing is not normal check to see if an e...

Page 78: ...r C C C C Connect the network interface ca ble to the port on the right side of the printer D D D D Connect the other end of the net work interface cable to network equipment such as a hub Reference F...

Page 79: ...284 and a parallel port available on the host computer Use shielded interface cables Using a cable other than a shielded cable could result in radio interference noise A A A A Turn off the printer and...

Page 80: ...5 15 Fusing Unit 5 G Guide to the Printer Control Panel 6 Exterior Front View 2 Exterior Rear View 4 Inside 5 I Inner Cover 5 Installing Options 18 Installing the Duplex Unit Duplex Feed Unit 47 Duple...

Page 81: ...61 Tray 2 2 62 Turning the Power On 67 U Unpacking the Printer 12 Upper Cover 2 Upper Left Cover 4 Upper Right Cover 2 User Account Enhance Unit Type B 21 User Account Enhance Unit TypeB 36 W Warning...

Page 82: ...74 AE AE G060 MEMO...

Page 83: ...of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC In accordance with IEC 60417 this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch a a a a means POWER ON b b b b me...

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