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Loading Printer Driver Ensure the printer is plugged in and connected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the CD-ROM. Installing the software in Windows Note In Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000, you must be logged on with administrator privileges. You can use either Express mode or Custom mode to install the software. Express mode automatically detects connected printers and installs the required software.
Express Mode (Windows Vista or Windows XP) In Express mode, the installer automatically detects the printer when it is turned on. Use Express mode for standard connection methods. 1 In the installation method selection window, select Express Mode and click "Next". The print system detection window appears and the installer detects the connected printers. If the installer does not detect a print system, check that the print system is connected via USB or a network and that it is turned on.
Custom Mode (Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003) Use Custom mode if you want to specify the printer port and select the software to be installed. For example, if you do not want fonts installed on your computer to be replaced, select Custom Mode and deselect the Fonts checkbox in the installation window. 1 Select Custom Mode and click "Next". (E.g.
Printing from Application Software The steps required to print a document created with an application are explained below. You can select the printing Paper Size and Output Destination. 1 2 Load the paper required into the paper cassette. 3 Click the drop down list of printer names. All the printers installed in Windows are listed. Click the name of the machine. 4 Use Number of copies to enter the number of prints required. Up to 999 copies can be entered.
3 Maintenance This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Information Toner Container Replacement Replacing the Waste Toner Box Cleaning the Printer Maintenance 3-2 3-2 3-5 3-7 3-1
General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform on the printer. You can replace the following component according to the printer’s display: • Toner Kits • Waste Toner Box Also, the following parts need periodic cleaning: • Paper Transfer Unit • Main Charger Units Toner Container Replacement Frequency of toner container replacement The life of the toner containers depends on the amount of toner required to accomplish your printing jobs.
• Installation Guide Note Do not remove the toner container from the carton until you are ready to install it in the printer. Understanding Messages Requesting Toner Container Replacement The printer displays messages for individual colors at two stages of toner usage. This message is automatically alternated with the other printer message (such as Ready): • When the printer becomes low on toner, for example in the cyan container, the printer displays the message Toner low C,M,Y,K as the first caution.
Plastic Bag 2 Carefully remove the old toner container from the printer. 3 Put the old toner container in the plastic bag (contained in the toner kit) and discard it later according to the local code or regulations for waste disposal. 4 5 Take the new toner container out of the toner kit. 6 Set the new toner container in the printer as shown in the figure below. 7 Push down on the top of the toner container to install it firmly in place.
Replacing the Waste Toner Box Replace the waste toner box when the Check waste toner box message is displayed. A new waste toner box is included with the toner kit. The printer will not operate without replacing the waste toner box. 1 Open the left cover. 2 While holding the waste toner box, press the lock lever and then gently remove the waste toner box. Left Cover Note Remove the waste toner box as gently as possible so as not to scatter the toner inside.
5 Open the cap of the new waste toner box. 6 Insert the new waste toner box as shown in the figure below. When the box is set correctly, it will snap into place. 7 Make sure that the waste toner box is correctly inserted and close the left cover. Cap New Waste Toner Box New Waste Toner Box After replacing the toner containers and the waste toner box, clean the main charger units and the paper transfer unit. For instructions, see Cleaning the Printer on page 3-7.
Cleaning the Printer The paper transfer unit should be cleaned each time the toner container and waste toner box are replaced. To maintain optimum print quality, it is also recommended that the inside of the printer be cleaned once a month as well as when the toner container is replaced. It should also be cleaned if streaking or lines appear on printed copies, or if printouts appear faint or blurred.
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4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains explanations on the following topics: General Guidelines Print Quality Problems Error Messages Clearing Paper Jams 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-11 If a problem cannot be corrected, contact your service technician.
General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer. We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service. Symptom Check Items Print quality is not good. See Print Quality Problems on page 4-3. Paper is jammed. See Clearing Paper Jams on page 4-11. Nothing lights on the operation panel Check that the power cord is properly even when power is turned on and the plugged into the power outlet. fan makes no noise.
Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer. If the suggested corrective action will not solve the problem, call for service. Printed Results Corrective Action Skewed-color printout Conduct color registration using the printer operation panel. Completely blank printout Check the toner containers.
Printed Results Corrective Action Dropouts, horizontal streaks, stray dots Clean the main charger units. For details see the LSU/Charger section in the Advanced Operation Guide. Black or white vertical streaks Check the operation panel for toner. If the Toner low C,M,Y,K message is displayed with color description, install a new toner kit for the color. To replace the toner container, see Toner Container Replacement on page 3-2. Clean the main charger units.
Printed Results Corrective Action Refresh drum. Perform the following procedures on the operation panel and try cleaning the drum surface using the printer's built-in cleaning system. Grey background 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press U or V repeatedly until Adjust/Maintenance > appears. 3 Press Z. Press U or V repeatedly until >Service > appears. 4 Press Z. Press U or V repeatedly until >>Drum appears. 5 Press [OK] ([ENTER]) twice. 6 The message display shows Please wait. After approx.
Error Messages The following table lists errors and maintenance messages that you can be dealt with by yourself. If Call service appears, turn off the printer, disconnect the power cord, and contact your service technician. Some errors cause the alarm to sound. To stop the alarm, press [CANCEL].
Message Enter Account Corrective Action An account code must be entered. This message is displayed if you try to print from the operation panel (e.g. printing a status page or using the Job Retention function) when the Job Accounting function is enabled. Enter the correct account code and then press [GO] to begin printing. For more information, see Job Accounting (Job Accounting selection/setting) in section 2 Using the Operator Panel in the Advanced Operation Guide.
Message KPDL error Press GO Corrective Action ## Load Cassette # (A4)/(PLAIN) † Load MP Tray (A4)/(PLAIN) † Memory overflow Press GO Current print processing cannot continue because of occurrence of KPDL error which is categorized by ##. To print out an error report, display > Print KPDL err(s) from the menu system, and select On. Press [GO] to resume printing. You can abandon printing by pressing [CANCEL].
Message RAM disk error## Press GO Replace toner C,M,Y,K Corrective Action A RAM disk error has occurred. Look at the error code given in place of ## and refer to Storage Error Codes on page 4-10. To ignore the RAM disk error, press [GO]. Two message items are displayed alternately. Toner has run out in the toner container(s). Replace the toner container using a new toner kit for the particular color. The printer does not operate when this message is displayed.
Storage Error Codes Hard Disk Errors Code Meaning 01 Hard disk format error. If this error recurs even if the power has been turned off and then on, reformat the hard disk. 02 The disk system is not installed. Recheck the requirements for using the system and the devices. 03 The memory card is write-protected. Check the memory card status. 04 There is no available hard disk space. Delete unnecessary files, etc., in order to free up space. 05 The specified file does not exist in the hard disk.
Clearing Paper Jams If the paper jammed in the paper transport system, or no paper sheets were fed at all, the Paper jam message appears and the location of the paper jam (the component where the paper jam has occurred) is also indicated. The printer automatically goes off-line when this message is displayed. Remove jammed paper. After removing jammed paper, the printer will re-start printing. Possible Paper Jam Locations The figure below explains the printer’s paper paths including the options.
General considerations for clearing jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting jam removal: CAUTION 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. • If paper jams occur frequently, try using a different type of paper, replace the paper with paper from another ream, flip the paper stack over, or rotate the paper stack 180 degrees.
A 2 If paper is jammed as shown in A, remove the paper by pulling the center up. If paper is jammed as shown in B, remove the paper by pulling the edge. 3 Close the front cover.
[Paper jam MP Tray] Paper is jammed at the MP tray. Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below. 1 Remove the paper jammed at the MP tray. 2 Open and close the front cover (the paper jam error will be reset). [Paper jam Cassette 2 (to 4)] 1 4-14 If the paper jams in the paper feeder, pull out the paper feeder and remove the jammed paper.
5 Specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Description Item FS-C5100DN FS-C5200DN FS-C5300DN Printing Method Electrophotographic four color (CMYK) printing using tandem (4) drum system Printing Speeds - Cassette A4: 21ppm, B5, A5, Letter: 23ppm Legal: 17ppm - MP Tray A4: 19ppm, B5, A5, Letter: 20ppm, Legal: 17ppm Resolution 600 dpi First Print Out Time 10 seconds or less (Sleep: 35 seconds or less) 9.5 seconds or less (Sleep: 39.
Description Item FS-C5100DN Paper Sizes - Cassette - MP Tray Paper Types - Cassette - MP Tray FS-C5200DN FS-C5300DN A4, B5, A5, Folio, 8 1/2 × 14"(Legal), 8 1/2 × 11"(Letter), Oficio II, Executive, ISO B5, Envelope C5, 16K, and Custom A4, B5, A5, Folio, 8 1/2 × 14"(Legal), 8 1/2 × 11"(Letter), Oficio II, Statement, Executive, A6, B6, ISO B5, Env.
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