Operating Instructions

Before You Start

• Model-Specific Information

• List of Options

Guide to Names and Functions of Components

• Guide to Components

  • Exterior: Front view

  • Exterior: Rear view

  • Interior: Front view

  • Guide to functions of the printer's internal options

• Guide to the Names and Functions of the Control Panel

• Guide to the Names and Functions of the Control Panel Screen

Logging in to the Printer

• User Code Authentication Using a Printer Driver

• Logging In Using the Control Panel

• Logging Out Using the Control Panel

• Logging In Using a Printer Driver

• Logging In Using Web Image Monitor

• Logging Out Using Web Image Monitor

• User Lockout Function

• Changing the Login Password

  • Changing the login password using Web Image Monitor

  • Changing the login password for the printer driver

Downloading Utility Software

• Device Manager NX

Installing Options

• Order of Option Installation

• Attaching the 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit

• Installing the Hard Disk

• Installing the Interface Units

  • Installing the Wireless LAN interface board

  • Installing the IEEE 1284 interface board

  • Installing the USB device server

• Installing SD Card Options

Turning On/Off the Power

• Turning On the Power

• Turning Off the Power

• Saving Energy

Connecting the Printer

• Connecting to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface

• Connecting to the USB (Type B) Interface

• Connecting a Device to the Printer's USB Host Interface

• Connecting to the IEEE 1284 Interface

• Connecting to the Wireless LAN Interface

  • Setup procedure

  • Checking the signal

• Connecting to the USB Device Server

Configuration

• Ethernet Configuration

  • Specifying an IP address (no DHCP)

  • Receiving an IP address automatically (DHCP)

  • Setting Ethernet Speed

• Wireless LAN Configuration

  • Configuring a wireless LAN using Easy Setup

  • Configuring a wireless LAN manually

• Specifying an IP address for the USB Device Server

Test Printing

• Interpreting the Configuration Page

Paper Settings

• Specifying a Paper Size

  • Specifying Standard Size Paper

  • Specifying Custom Size Paper

• Specifying a Paper Type

• Registering Unique Names to Paper Types

  • Registering names to paper types

  • Setting user paper types to trays

  • Printing using registered paper types

• Configuring Envelope Settings Using the Control Panel

Displaying the Printer Driver Settings Screen

• Displaying the Printer Driver Properties with Windows

  • Displaying the Printing Preferences dialog box from the [Start] menu

  • Displaying the Printing Preferences dialog box in an application

  • Using One Click Presets

  • Displaying the Printer Driver Help

• Displaying the Printer Driver Properties in OS X/macOS

  • Displaying the printing preferences screen from an application

Standard Printing

• Printing with Windows (PCL 6/PostScript 3)

• Printing with OS X/macOS

Convenient Print Functions

• Printing on Both Sides of a Page

• Combining Multiple Pages onto a Single Page

• Poster

• Booklet Printing

• Collate

• Conserving Toner when Printing

  • Enabling the economy color function

• Watermarks

• Printing Documents that Are Not Authorized for Duplication

  • Enabling unauthorized copy prevention for pattern

  • Enabling data security for copying

  • Notes

• Cover Sheet

  • Cover sheet precautions

• Slip Sheets

• Registering Classification Codes

  • Configuring classification codes

  • Specifying the classification code for a print job

• Banner Page

• Using Convenient Print Functions with Windows (PCL 6/PostScript 3)

  • Job Setup

  • Cover/Slip/Designate

  • 2 Sided/Layout/Booklet

  • Imposition

  • Output Settings

  • Print Quality:Standard

  • Print Quality:Advanced

  • Effects

• Using Convenient Print Functions with OS X/macOS

  • Layout

  • Unauthorized Copy Prevention

  • Printer Features

Printing on Envelopes

• Printing on Envelopes with Windows (PCL 6/PostScript 3)

• Printing on Envelopes with OS X/macOS

Specifying the Printer Behavior

• Applying the Settings Specified in the Printer Driver or Commands when Printing

• Specifying How to Process Jobs with Errors

  • Executing form feed when an error occurs

  • Automatically canceling printing of jobs with errors

Printing Stored Documents

• Storing a Document

  • Sending a print file with Windows

  • Sending a print file with OS X/macOS

• Printing Stored Documents

  • Print Job Screen

  • Printing from the job type list

  • Printing from the user name list

  • Specifying access privileges for stored print files

• Deleting Stored Documents

Canceling a Print Job

• Before Printing Starts

• While Printing Is in Progress

If an Error Occurs with the Specified Paper Size and Type

• Printing from a Selected Tray

• Changing the Paper Tray Settings

• Proceeding with Printing Using the Bypass Tray

• Canceling a Print Job

Displaying the Printer Configuration Screens Using the Control Panel

• Configuring Printer Settings from the [Menu] key

Printer Configuration Items List

• Paper Input

• Maintenance

  • Quality Maintenance

  • General Settings

  • Timer Settings

  • HDD Management

• List/Test Print

• System

• Print Settings

  • Machine Modes

  • PCL Menu

  • PS Menu

  • PDF Menu

  • XPS Menu

• Security Options

• Device Setting Information

• Host Interface

• Language

• Extended Features

• Installation Settings

• Memory Erase Status

Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items

• Paper Input

• Maintenance

  • Quality Maintenance

  • General Settings

  • Timer Settings

  • HDD Management

• List/Test Print

• System

• Print Settings

  • Machine Modes

  • PCL Menu

  • PS Menu

  • PDF Menu

  • XPS Menu

• Security Options

• Device Setting Information

• Host Interface

• Language

• Memory Erase Status

Monitoring and Configuring the Printer

• Using Web Image Monitor

  • Displaying the top page

  • List of setting items

  • Displaying Web Image Monitor Help

• Printer Status Notification by E-mail

  • Setting the account for e-mail notification

  • Mail authentication

  • Auto Email Notification

  • Contents of Auto Email Notification

  • Format of On-demand Email Notification

  • On-demand Email Notification

When Checking the Indicator Lamps, Status Icons, and Messages on the Control Panel

• Indicators

When Messages Are Displayed

• Status Messages

• Alert Messages (Displayed on the Control Panel)

• Alert Messages (Printed on Error Logs and Reports)

Other Printing Problems

• When You Cannot Print Properly

• Paper Misfeeds Occur Frequently

• Additional Troubleshooting

• The Printed Image is Different from the Image on the Computer

• When Printer Is Not Functioning Properly

Removing Jammed Paper

• Paper Misfeed Message (A) (E)

• Paper Misfeed Message (B) (Z)

• Paper Misfeed Message (C) (D)

• Paper Misfeed Message (Y1) (Y2) (Y3)

General Requirements

• Precautions

• Saving Printouts

• Backing Up Hard Disk Data

Cleaning the Printer

• Precautions When Cleaning the Printer

• Cleaning the Paper Guide, Rubber Coated Roller, Metal Roller

• Cleaning the Power Cord Plug

Manual Color Registration

• Normal Mode

• Advanced Mode

Correcting the Color Gradation

• Flow of Manual Gradation Correction

  • Gradation Correction Sheet

  • Setting Gradation Correction Values

• Resetting the Gradation Correction Value to the Default Value

Replenishing and Replacing Consumables

• Replacing the Print Cartridge

  • Disposing of used toner

• Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle

Consumables

• Print Cartridge

• Waste Toner Bottle

Specifications

• Specifications for the Printer

• Specifications for 500-sheet Paper Feed Unit

• Specification for Hard Disk

• Specifications for Wireless LAN Interface Board

• Specifications for IEEE1284 Interface Board

• Specifications for USB Device Server

Information for This Printer

• User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment

  • Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law on collection and treatment of E-waste

  • All Other Users

  • For Turkey only

• Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol (For EU countries only)

• Environmental Advice for Users

  • Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway

• Notes for users in the state of California

• ENERGY STAR Program