Triumph Adler LP 4118, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Handbook LP 4118 Laser Printer b w ...

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Page 3: ...nnections 9 Connecting to Parallel Interface 9 Connecting to USB Interface 10 Connecting to Power 10 4 Loading Software 13 5 Printing 15 Printing a Document 15 Manual Duplex 16 6 Maintenance 17 Toner Container 18 Cleaning the Printer 20 Prolonged Non Use and Moving the Printer 22 7 Troubleshooting 23 General Guide 23 Print Quality Problems 24 Paper Jams 24 8 Options 29 9 Specifications 31 ...

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Page 5: ...n a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into a...

Page 6: ...ance Standard according to Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the printer during any phase of user operation Laser notice This printer is certified in the U S to con...

Page 7: ...regulations apply to laser products manufactured after August 1 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States A label indicating compliance with the CDRH regulations must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States NOTE Do not remove these labels Label inside the printer Laser radiation warning Label on the printer s rear panel European Asian Pacific count...

Page 8: ...a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where perso...

Page 9: ...with Canadian ICES 003 Avis de conformitè aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada Cet appareil numèrique de à la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada ISO 7779 Maschinenlärminformationsverordnung 3 GSGV 18 01 1991 Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB A oder weniger gemäß ISO 7779 CE Marking Directive According to Council Directive 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC Manufactur...

Page 10: ...etain the following technical documentation in anticipation of the inspection that may be conducted by the authorities concerned User s instruction that conforms to the applicable specifications Technical drawings Descriptions of the procedures that guarantee the conformity Other technical information ...

Page 11: ...Legal and Safety Information OPERATION GUIDE ix ...

Page 12: ... the printer ENERGY STAR program guideline Group for Energy Efficient Appliances GEEA The goal of GEEA is efficient use of energy This product has a high efficiency profile and meets the criteria for receiving the GEEA Label GEEA criteria Regarding Trade Names KPDL and KIR Kyocera Image Refinement are trademarks of Kyocera Corporation Hewlett Packard PCL and PJL are registered trademarks of Hewlet...

Page 13: ...user license agreement which can be obtained from Agfa Japan Agfa Japan retains all rights title and interest to the Software and Typefaces and no rights are granted to you other than a License to use the Software on the terms expressly set forth in this Agreement 3 To protect proprietary rights of Agfa Japan you agree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the Typef...

Page 14: ...USE OR MISAPPLICATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND TYPEFACES 9 New York U S A law governs this Agreement 10 You shall not sublicense sell lease or otherwise transfer the Software and or Typefaces without the prior written consent of Agfa Japan 11 Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at FAR 252 22...

Page 15: ...ions merged into other programs IBM retains title to the Programs IBM owns or has licensed from the owner copyrights in the Programs 1 License Under this license you may use the Programs only with the device on which they are installed and transfer possession of the Programs and the device to another party If you transfer the Programs you must transfer a copy of this license and any other document...

Page 16: ...arty claim This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of Programs supplied to IBM IBM s and the developer s limitations of remedies are not cumulative Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this Section Some jurisdictions do not allow these limitations or exclusions so they may not apply to you 4 General You may terminate your license at any time IBM may terminate your license...

Page 17: ...OPERATION GUIDE 1 1 Machine Overview Top Cover Output Tray Manual Feed Tray Power Switch Parallel Interface USB Interface Paper Cassette Rear Cover Indicators Power Cord Paper Stopper Cancel Key Go Key ...

Page 18: ...tion Indicator red Lit X X X Cover Open Toner Container Empty Developer Unit or Drum Unit missing X X Fast Flashing X Warm Up X Paper Jam or Waiting for Jam Reset X X Slow Flashing X X X Paper empty or Paper Cassette is not installed during printing X Toner Low Add Paper during ready Off On line Ready Off line Data Processing Power is Off Sleeping X Key Status Operation Function Go At Ready Press ...

Page 19: ...tive B5 ISO Envelope C5 and 16K Manual Feed Tray 1 sheet 60 to 163 g m2 A4 B5 JIS A5 Letter Legal Folio Oficio II Statement Executive A6 B6 B5 ISO Envelope 10 Envelope 9 Envelope Monarch Envelope 6 Envelope C5 Envelope DL and 16K Item Specification Weight Cassette 60 105 g m2 16 to 28 lb ream Manual Feed Tray 60 163 g m2 16 to 43 lb ream Thickness 0 086 to 0 110mm 3 4 to 4 3 mils Dimensional Accur...

Page 20: ... are removed Loading Paper into a Cassette 1 Pull the cassette completely out of the printer IMPORTANT When pulling the cassette out of the printer ensure it is supported and does not fall out 2 Press the release button and adjust the paper length guide to the paper size required 3 Adjust the position of the width guides located on the left and right sides of the paper cassette Press the release b...

Page 21: ...rds the rear until it stops 4 Load the paper in the cassette IMPORTANT Always adjust the paper length and width guides before loading paper to avoid skewed paper feed and or a paper jam Do not load paper above the triangle mark located on the width guide Ensure the side to be printed is facing down and the paper is not folded curled or damaged 5 Push the cassette back into the printer until it sto...

Page 22: ...ed on the Manual Feed Tray is automatically fed and overrides the paper cassette 1 Pull out the cassette to access the Manual Feed Tray 2 Pull the Manual Feed Tray up and out 3 Pull out the front of the Manual Feed Tray 4 Push the cassette back into the printer ...

Page 23: ...hould be fed in the face up position right edge first IMPORTANT Load one sheet or envelope at a time NOTE Prior to purchasing envelopes print a sample to check quality Start printing after loading the Manual Feed Tray 6 After use move the width guides fully outwards and close the Manual Feed Tray NOTE For further information about the sizes and types of media that can be used refer to Specificatio...

Page 24: ...Loading Paper 8 OPERATION GUIDE ...

Page 25: ...EEE 1284 standards For optimum performance install the printer close to the computer The connection cable should be shielded and no longer than 3 meters 10 feet long 2 Close the clips on both sides to fix the connector in place 3 Connect the other end of the printer cable to the computer s parallel interface connector Power Cord USB Interface Parallel Interface Power Switch Power Cord Connector ...

Page 26: ...the other end of the USB cable to the computer s USB interface connector Connecting to Power Install the printer close to an AC wall outlet If an extension cord is used the total length of the power cord plus extension should be 5 meters 16 feet or less NOTE Ensure the printer s power switch is off Only use the power cord supplied with the printer 1 Connect the power cord to the Power Cord Connect...

Page 27: ... install the Toner Container and switch on the power two indicators will start fast flashing When the printer is first switched on after toner installation there will be a delay of approximately 15 minutes before the printer gets ready to print Once the Ready indicator lights printer installation is complete ...

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Page 29: ...e CD ROM Software Library into the CD ROM drive 3 The installation program launches and the License Agreement displays Select View License Agreement to read the information and select Accept to proceed NOTE If the installation program fails to launch use Windows Explorer to access the CD ROM and select Setup exe 4 Select Install KX Driver and follow the on screen instructions to complete the softw...

Page 30: ...Loading Software 14 OPERATION GUIDE ...

Page 31: ... on a single sheet of paper Also contains the scaling option Prologue Epilogue This option incorporates the PRESCRIBE commands into the document Setting Information Use this option to view a summary of the selected options in a tree format Imaging Select this tab to change the print quality and the font or graphic settings Output Use to select the number of prints and the collate option Watermark ...

Page 32: ...Select Flip on Long Edge for binding on the long edge or Flip on Short Edge for binding on the short edge Select Gutter Settings and enter the value required in the Gutter field Gutter width range 5 00 to 25 4 mm 0 20 to 1 00 inch 3 Select OK to return to the Print dialog box and select OK to start printing A Manual Duplex instruction message box displays 4 Remove all the even pages including the ...

Page 33: ...ontainer requires replacing when empty A starter toner container provides approximately 3000 prints A full toner container is offered in two yield types 2000 or 6000 pages at 5 coverage Developer Unit The developer unit should be removed to allow for cleaning tasks every time the toner container is replaced Drum Unit The drum unit should be removed to allow for printer cleaning tasks The charger w...

Page 34: ...t to force open or destroy the Toner Container 1 Open the Top Cover 2 Turn Lock Lever A to the unlock position push Lock Lever B to the right and pull out the Toner Container Place the used Toner Container in the plastic bag provided for disposal 3 Remove the packaging from the new Toner Container Shake the container horizontally to distribute the toner evenly 4 Remove the label from the Toner Con...

Page 35: ...ides approximately 2000 prints and the other approximately 6000 prints If you change from one capacity to another perform the following steps to ensure the remaining amount of toner is shown correctly on the status page Toner Gauge 1 Install KM NET for Clients using the CD ROM supplied and run the program 2 Select the Menu button located on the left and then the Menu tab 3 Select Toner and then Bl...

Page 36: ...nt 1 Open the Top Cover 2 Lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer 3 Using the green handles lift the Drum Unit out of the machine NOTE The Drum Unit is sensitive to light Never expose the Drum Unit to light for more than five minutes 4 Place the Drum Unit flat on a clean level surface IMPORTANT Do not place the Drum Unit on end ...

Page 37: ...black d during cleaning 6 Slide the Charger Cleaner green back and forth 2 or 3 times to clean the charger wire then return it to its original position 7 When cleaning is complete return the Drum Unit to its position aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer 8 Insert the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container back into the machine Close the Top Cover d c ...

Page 38: ...s you should take to avoid possible damage that may occur when the printer is used next time Moving the Printer When you move the printer Move it gently Keep it as level as possible to avoid spilling toner inside the printer Be sure to consult a service technician before attempting long distance transportation of the printer WARNING If you ship the printer remove and pack the developer unit and dr...

Page 39: ...nection Check the indicators display in a recognised combination refer to page 2 for further information Turn the power switch Off O and then On again Submit the print job again Print quality is poor Refer to page 24 for information Paper is jammed Refer to page 24 for information on jam clearance The indicators are off and the fan is not working Check the power cable Connect both ends of the powe...

Page 40: ...ll black pages Contact your Service Technician Dropouts horizontal streaks or stray dots Clean the charger wire refer to page 21 for information Black or white vertical streaks Check the toner container and if necessary replace Refer to page 18 for information Clean the charger wire refer to page 21 for information Check the charger cleaner is in its original position Refer to page 21 for informat...

Page 41: ...y pulling it out 2 Open and close the Top Cover to clear the error The printer warms up and resumes printing Paper Cassette 1 Pull out the cassette 2 Remove any partially fed paper Check to see if paper is loaded correctly If not reload the paper 3 Push the cassette back in firmly Open and close the Top Cover to clear the error The printer warms up and resumes printing ...

Page 42: ...ep 2 2 Open the top cover and lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer 3 Using the green handles lift the Drum Unit out of the machine NOTE The Drum Unit is sensitive to light Never expose the Drum Unit to light for more than five minutes 4 If the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers pull it along the normal running direction of the paper ...

Page 43: ...t to its position aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer 6 Insert the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container back into the machine Close the Top Cover 7 Reload the Manual Feed Tray The printer warms up and resumes printing Printer 1 Open the top cover and lift the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container out of the printer ...

Page 44: ...tes 3 Remove the paper from the printer NOTE If the jammed paper appears to be pinched by rollers pull it along the normal running direction of the paper 4 Return the Drum Unit to its position aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer 5 Insert the Developer Unit together with the Toner Container back into the machine Close the Top Cover The printer warms up and resumes printin...

Page 45: ...the PC Hook the finger to the concave portion and lift the side cover to release the latch hook c Slide the side cover to the right with both hand d and remove it from the printer e Install the expansion memory DIMM and memory card CompactFlash in the slots provided f Memory CompactFlash Card Slot A Memory Card is a microchip card that may contain option fonts macros forms etc The printer reads th...

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Page 47: ...lope 9 Envelope Monarch Envelope 6 Envelope C5 Envelope DL 16K Other 70 148 to 216 356 mm 2 8 5 8 to 8 5 14 Paper Types Cassette Plain paper recycled paper thick paper 60 to 105 g m2 16 to 28 lbs Manual Feed Tray Plain paper recycled paper thick paper 60 to 163 g m2 16 to 43 lbs Transparency adhesive backed labels envelopes and post cards supported Paper Feed Source Capacity Cassette 250 sheets Ma...

Page 48: ...emperature 10 32 5 C Relative Humidity 20 80 Altitude 2 000 m maximum Illumination 1 500 lux maximum Dimensions W H D 380 245 390 mm 15 9 6 15 4 Weight Approx 9 2 kg 20 3 lbs Operating noise in accordance with ISO 7779 Bystander Position sound pressure level at the front During printing LpA 49 dB A During standby LpA 28 dB A During sleep mode Immeasurably low ...

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