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This Kyocera Mita Printer Help module provides useful information on how to select driver features and options to create the best possible documents. The module features red buttons [image] to move from global topic to global topic and green buttons [image] to obtain specific information about the current topic.

The Help module uses the six tabs in the Printer’s Properties window as the core for understanding the driver. All of the printer driver’s capabilities are controlled through the following six tabs:

Media tab

Layout tab

Imaging tab

Output tab

Device Settings tab

About tab


 Media tab

The Media tab allows you to specify the page size, print size, source, media type, and orientation of the printed page.

The Media tab includes

Page Size

Custom Paper Size

Print Size

Orientation

Source

Media Type

3-D Image


 Page Size

Allows you to specify a paper or envelope size for your print job from the available list. Page sizes are dependent on the selected Paper Source. For example, a Paper Source set to Cassette 2 will not display envelopes, because cassettes do not support envelopes. Envelopes can only be fed to the printer through the Multi-Purpose Feeder or Envelope Feeder.

To set a custom size, click the Custom button to open the Custom Paper Size dialog box. The Multi-Purpose Feeder supports a minimum size of 80 x 148 mm (3.1 x 5.8 inches) and a maximum paper size of 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches).

The Cassette features an adjustable rotary-type paper selector on the front, inside part of the cassette that must be set to match the paper size in the cassette. Printer Sensors will read this setting. The Multi-Purpose Feeder (MP Tray) does not have a sensor and only needs to be set in the driver’s Page Size.

Supported Page sizes for the cassette

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported Page sizes for the Paper Feeder, Cassettes 2-4

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported Page sizes for the Multi-Purpose Feeder

A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), B6 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelope #6, Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope C5, Envelope DL, Custom

Supported Page sizes for the Envelope Feeder

Envelope, #6, Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope C5, Envelope DL

Supported Page sizes for the Duplex Unit

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported Page sizes for the Sorter Stacker

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal

 Setting MP Tray Paper Sizes.

See also

Media tab

Custom Paper Size

Print Size

Orientation

Source

Media Type


 Custom Paper Size

Allows you to create custom page dimensions then name and save for use later.  Once created, this custom media size can be selected under the Page Size settings in the Media tab. Custom media sizes are not supported for Cassette 2-4  (Paper Feeder) Paper Source setting.

Although not restricted in the driver, the printer supports custom media size dimensions for a Cassette 1 Paper Source at a minimum of 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.27 inches) to a maximum of 216 x 256 mm (8.5 x 10.08 inches) when the cassettes are used as the paper source. A wider range of paper sizes may be manually fed through the Multi-Purpose Feeder. The Multi-Purpose Feeder supports a minimum size of 80 x 148 mm (3.1 x 5.8 inches) when fed lengthwise. The maximum Multi-Purpose Feeder paper size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). Custom envelope sizes are not supported by the Envelope Feeder. The Duplex Unit supports a minimum size of 148 x 216 mm (5.8 x 8.5 inches) to a maximum of 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 inches).

 Setting, Renaming, and Deleting a Custom Paper Size

See also

Media tab	Source
Page Size	Media Type
Print Size	Paper Feeder
Orientation	Envelope Feeder


Setting, Renaming, and Deleting a Custom Paper Size

To set a Custom Paper Size, follow these steps:

1.	Click the Custom button, to open the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box.

2.	Click the Add button, to open the Edit Paper Size dialog box.

3.	Under Name, type a name for the custom size.

4.	Under Units, select Inches or Millimeters.

5.	Under Size, select the desired Height and Width.

6.	Click OK.

7.	Click OK in the Custom Paper Sizes dialog.

The Custom size will be available as a Page Size option, when Auto Source Selection or Multi-Purpose Feeder are selected as the Source.

To rename a Custom Paper Size, follow these steps:

1.	Click the Custom button, to open the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box.

2.	Click the Edit button, to open the Edit Paper Size dialog box.

3.	Select the name you want to rename.

4.	Click Edit, to open the Edit Paper Size dialog box.

5.	Under Name, type a new name in place of the old name.

6.	Click OK.

7.	Click OK in the Custom Paper Sizes dialog.

The renamed Custom size will be available as a Page Size option, when Auto Source Selection or Multi-Purpose Feeder are selected as the Source.

To delete a Custom Paper Size, follow these steps:

1.	Click the Custom button, to open the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box.

2.	Under Name, select the size you want to delete.

3.	Click the Remove button, then click Yes.

4.	Click OK.

The deleted Custom size will no longer be available as a Page Size option.


 Print Size

There are two ways to scale a page with the driver: Print Size, and Scaling (on the Layout tab).

Print Size allows you to increase or decrease the size of the printed output, relative to the selected Page Size. Print Size options are the same as Page Size options.

•	To match the selected Page Size, select Same as Page Size.

Example: If A4 is displayed in Page Size, A4 will not be displayed in Print Size, but will be designated by selecting Same as the Page Size.

•	To print a different size from the Page Size, select the desired size from the drop down menu. For each option, the menu displays the scaling relative to the selected Page Size.

Example: If Letter is displayed in Page Size and you select Executive – 84% Scaling in Print Size, the printed result will measure 7.25 x 10.5 inches, not 8.5 x 11 inches.

Supported Print sizes:

A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), B6 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelope #6, Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope C5, Envelope DL

See also

Media tab	Source
Page Size	Media Type
Custom Paper Size	Layout tab
Orientation	Scaling


 Orientation

Specifies which direction for the data to be positioned on the printed page.

A Portrait setting will place the data on a page where the paper height is greater than the paper width, while a Landscape setting will print the data on a page where the paper width is greater than the paper height. The paper can be fed the same way for each setting; the data will be oriented on the printed page as specified. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

Rotated allows you to rotate the data 180 degrees on the printed page, effectively turning it upside down. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

See also

Media tab

Page Size

Custom Paper Size

Print Size

Source

Media Type


 Source

Allows you to select where the paper for your job will originate based on location (Cassette 1-4, Multi-Purpose Feeder, or Envelope Feeder). An Auto Source Selection setting will select the first available source that matches the job’s paper size.

The internal cassette and Paper Feeder each accommodate 500 sheets, while the Multi-Purpose Feeder (MP Tray) holds 100 sheets. The Envelope Feeder holds envelopes to a thickness of 40 mm (1.5 inches) or approximately 70 envelopes.

Media and Custom type source locations must first be manually set from the printer’s front panel. When duplex printing from the Multi-Purpose Feeder, set MP Tray mode to "First" on the printer’s front panel.

Supported Page sizes for the Internal Standard Cassette, Paper Feeder, Cassettes 2–4

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported Page sizes for the Multi-Purpose Feeder

A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), B6 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelope # 6, Envelope # 9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope C5, Envelope DL

Supported Page sizes for the Envelope Feeder

Envelope # 6, Envelope # 9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope C5, Envelope DL

Setting Media and Custom Paper Sources

Setting MP Tray as First

See also

Media tab

Page Size

Custom Paper Size

Print Size

Orientation

Media Type


 Media Type

Allows you to select where the paper for your job will originate based on Media type or Custom Media type. An Auto Media Selection will select the first source available that matches both the job’s media type and paper size. If the paper size or media type selected is not available, a message will appear on the printer’s front panel display, instructing you to load the correct paper into the Multi-Purpose Feeder.

To use a specific Media type or Custom media type, source locations must first be manually set from the printer’s front panel. When duplex printing from the Multi-Purpose Feeder, set MP Tray mode to "First" on the printer’s front panel, so that the paper is drawn from the Multi-Purpose Feeder.

Supported Media types for Cassettes

Plain, Transparency, Labels, Bond, Vellum

Supported Media types for the Multi-Purpose Feeder

Plain, Transparency, Preprinted, Labels, Bond, Recycled, Vellum, Rough, Letterhead, Color, Prepunched, Envelope, Card Stock, Custom 1-8

Setting Media and Custom Paper Sources

Setting MP Tray as First

See also

Media tab

Page Size

Custom Paper Size

Print Size

Orientation

Source


 Layout tab

The Layout tab allows you to make selections for printing multiple pages on a single sheet, for adjusting scaling, and for printing on both sides of the sheet.

The Layout tab includes

Pages per Sheet

Scaling

Duplex Mode

3-D Image


 Pages per Sheet

Allows you to print multiple pages on a single sheet. You may select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, or 25 pages. The 3-D Image will change to illustrate your selection.

Print Borders allows you add borders to each page printed on a single sheet. Select the box to add borders, or clear the box to remove borders. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

Layout allows you to select the relative position of each page printed on a single sheet. The available options will change depending on the number of pages selected. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

See also

Layout tab

Scaling

Duplex Mode


 Scaling

There are two ways to scale a page with the driver: Scaling, and Print Size (on the Media tab).

Scaling allows you to change the size of the printed data without changing its shape. Select the desired percentage in the Scaling box. Scaling range is 20 % (five times smaller) to 500 % (five times larger).

See also

Layout tab

Pages per Sheet

Duplex Mode

Media tab

Print Size


 Duplex Mode

Allows you to print on both sides of the page. To enable duplex printing, install the Duplex Unit, then install it as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab.

Select Print on Both Sides (Duplex) to print on both sides of the page. Clear the box if you do not want to print data on the back of the page.

The settings Flip on Long Edge and Flip on Short Edge refer to what page edge to turn to properly view the data on the other side. With a Flip on Long Edge setting, turn the long edge of the page to properly view the data, while with a Flip on Short Edge setting, turn the short edge. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

For Duplex printing from the Multi-Purpose Feeder, set MP Tray to "First" on the printer’s front panel and set the paper size and paper type to match that of the current selection. If the paper sizes differ, paper jams may occur. When the MP Tray mode is set to "Cassette," you cannot use the Multi-Purpose Feeder to print duplex documents.

Duplex printing requires at least 16 MB of printer memory and as high as 32MB for true 1200 dpi printing. Lower resolutions require less memory.

Some media types are not supported by the Duplex Unit. Using unsupported media types will result in paper jams and may damage the Duplex Unit.

Supported paper sizes for the Duplex Unit:

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported media types for the Duplex Unit:

Plain, Preprinted, Bond, Recycled, Rough, Letterhead, Color, Prepunched, Custom

Setting MP Tray as First

Setting MP Tray as Cassette

Setting Media and Custom Paper Sources

Setting MP Tray Paper Sizes

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Layout tab

Pages per sheet

Scaling

Media tab

Page Size

Print Quality

Device Settings tab

Memory

Duplex Unit


 Imaging tab

The Imaging tab allows you to change the visual appearance of text and images on the printed job by adjusting print quality, grayscale adjustment, and font downloading.

The Imaging tab includes

Print Quality

Grayscale Adjustment

TrueType Fonts

3-D Image


 Print Quality

Establishes the resolution of the print job in dots per inch (dpi).  Higher settings produce higher resolution, more detailed printed images.

•	A High Quality setting will create a high resolution, detailed output for both text and graphics.

•	A Proof setting will decrease the image quality but increase the print speed.

•	A Draft setting will reduce the amount of toner placed on the printed page, extending the life of the toner cartridge, making it both economical and ecological. Because toner saturation is reduced, the entire image, text and graphics will appear lighter on the printed job.

•	Select Custom for additional Print Quality settings. Click the button to open the Print Quality Settings dialog box. Then select from additional settings under Resolution, Kyocera Image Refinement, and EcoPrint.

Resolution

•	A 1200 dpi Fine setting will create genuine 1200 dpi, high resolution detailed output, but at a slower speed than Fast 1200. This is the optimum setting for high-resolution image rendering. The increased resolution will affect image-rendered objects only. No difference exists between 1200 dpi and 600 dpi for text and vector graphics.

•	A 1200 dpi Fast setting will simulate 1200 dpi output, increasing the resolution of image-rendered objects when compared to a 600 dpi setting, and at a faster speed than 1200 dpi. No difference exists between Fast 1200 dpi and 600 dpi for text and vector graphics.

•	A 600 dpi setting will create a high resolution, detailed output for both text and graphics.

•	A 300 dpi setting will decrease the image quality but increase the print speed.

Kyocera Image Refinement

Kyocera Image Refinement, also known as anti-alias, is a hardware based feature that smoothes the edges of text and vector graphics. The default setting is Off, but for smooth text and graphics it is recommended to set this feature to On. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

EcoPrint

The EcoPrint feature reduces the amount of toner placed on the printed page, extending the life of the toner cartridge, making it both economical and ecological. Because toner saturation is reduced, the entire image, text and graphics, will appear lighter on the printed job. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection. EcoPrint will not increase print speed.

See also

Imaging tab

Grayscale Adjustment

TrueType Fonts


 Grayscale Adjustment

Allows you to adjust the appearance of the graphic images of your printed job by controlling the grayscale spectrum. The Grayscale Adjustment settings are useful if your graphic images are printing too light, too gray, or too dark. Text is unaffected by the Grayscale Adjustment settings.

The Brightness setting allows you to lighten or darken the graphic images of your printed job. A high Brightness setting will lighten the grayscale spectrum while a low setting will darken the grayscale. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection. Adjusting Brightness is useful when graphic images are printing either too dark or too light. Text is unaffected by the Brightness setting.

The Contrast setting allows you to control the levels of gray between black and white for the graphic images of your printed job. A high Contrast setting will decrease the gray levels, lightening light grays and darkening dark grays. A low Contrast setting will increase the gray levels, darkening light grays and lightening dark grays. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection. Adjusting Contrast is useful if the graphic images are printing either too gray or too black and white. Text is unaffected by the Contrast setting.

See also

Imaging tab

Print Quality

TrueType Fonts


 TrueType Fonts

Allows you to specify how TrueType fonts are sent to the printer. The method will affect the speed at which your print job is produced and may resolve some font printing issues.

Select Download TrueType Fonts as Outline to reduce the file size for printing a large document, especially if it contains several fonts or several font sizes. This is the default setting.

Select Download TrueType Fonts as Bitmap for a print job with fewer fonts and similar font sizes, though file size will be larger. This selection is useful for older operating systems that have fewer TrueType Fonts available (Windows 3.x, 9x).

Select Substitute with Device Fonts in these circumstances:

•	The print job contains a font that the printer does not support.

•	You decide to change a font that is spread throughout a large document. Instead of changing the document, this selection substitutes the desired font wherever the undesired font appears.

Click the Font Substitution button to open the Font Substitution dialog box. In the System Fonts box, select the font in your document. In the Available Device Fonts box, select the font to substitute. Click OK.

See also

Imaging tab

Print Quality

Grayscale Adjustment


 Output tab

The Output tab allows you to specify the output location, copy count, finishing options, and storage options for the printed job.

The Output tab includes

Output to

Copies

Finishing Options

Hard Disk Options

3-D Image


 Output to

Specifies the output location for the print job. Available Output selections are dependent on two conditions: the selected Device Options in the Device Settings tab and the optional devices attached to the printer.

For a standalone printer (a printer with no options attached), the Face Up or Face Down locations are the only available output bins.

•	Rear Tray (Face Up) setting will send print jobs to the face up output at the back of the printer. The optional face up tray (PT-4) should be mounted on the back of the printer to properly stack sent jobs. The optional face up tray supports a maximum of 250 sheets.

•	Top Tray (Face Down) will send jobs to the top bin with the image side face down. The face down output bin on top of the printer supports a maximum of 250 sheets.

With the optional Sorter Stacker attached and installed as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab, Output to locations include the following:

•	Bulk Tray (Face Down) stacks the job in the bottom tray of the optional Sorter Stacker.

•	Mailbox (Face Down) sends the print job to any of five mailboxes when the optional Sorter Stacker is installed. Select Mailbox (Face down) and choose the destination mailbox from the list.

•	Printer Default sends the print job to the face down tray on top of the printer.

•	Top Tray (Face Down) sends the print job to the face down tray on top of the printer.

With the optional Duplex Unit attached and installed as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab and no optional output devices attached, the Face Up Tray should be mounted on the back of the duplexer to properly stack sent jobs. The optional face up tray supports a maximum of 250 sheets.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Copies

Finishing Options

Hard Disk Options

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Sorter Stacker

Duplex Unit


 Copies

Specifies how many copies of your job will be printed. The maximum copy count is 999 copies.

See also

Output tab

Output to

Finishing Options

Hard Disk Options


 Finishing Options

Allows you to collate pages and select from additional options depending on optional devices attached to the printer.

Collate specifies the order in which the pages of a multi-page job are printed:

•	Select, to print all pages of the first copy, and continue in that manner with each subsequent copy.

•	Clear, to print all copies of the first page, and continue in that manner with each subsequent page.

Collate is available with all output selections. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

Selecting Collate also increases the print speed when printing multiple copies of a single job. Greater print speed is achieved by caching the job’s data as rendered page images in the printer’s RAM after it has been downloaded the first time. The remaining job copies will print from this stored data, bypassing the process of sending down the job’s data from the computer to the printer with every copy.

Collate will increase print speed only if RAM Disk is installed in the Device Options window in the Device Settings tab. Even without using the RAM Disk function, you may still select Collate to specify print order.

The printer must have at least 12MB of memory to use the print speed function of collating. The RAM Disk box is shaded until at least 12MB is selected in the Memory window in the Device Settings tab. If an optional Hard Disk was installed, it must be removed.

Because rendered page images are stored in RAM, the images are stored temporarily. Once the job has been completed, the stored images will be deleted and cannot be accessed again.

Mailbox sends the print job to any of five mailboxes when the optional Sorter Stacker is installed. Select Mailbox and choose the destination mailbox from the list.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Output to

Copies

Hard Disk Options

Device Settings tab

Device Options

RAM Disk

Sorter Stacker

Memory


 Hard Disk Options

Allows you to select from Job Storage or Job Retention options and to assign a job name. To use job storage and job retention functions, an optional Hard Disk must be installed and selected as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab.

Two sets of functions are available, depending on whether e-MPS (Job Retention) is selected or cleared in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box in the Device Settings tab:

e-MPS (Job Retention) selected		e-MPS (Job Retention) cleared
Quick Copy		Temporary Storage
Proof and Hold		Permanent Storage
Private Print		Virtual Mail Box
Job Storage  NOTE: To use these functions, you must also have e-MPS (Job Retention) selected in the Hard Disk Options dialog.		NOTE: To use these functions, you must also have Hard Disk (Job Storage) selected in the Hard Disk Options dialog.

When switching between e-MPS (Job Retention) selected or cleared, you must click OK in the Hard Disk Settings dialog and in the Properties dialog, for the change to be applied.

Job Name

Allows you to select a name for your print job. This name may be displayed on the printer’s front panel while the job is printing.

•	Select Application Defined, to allow the application to define the Job Name.

•	Select Custom and type a name, which assigns your own Job Name.

 Selecting a Front Panel Message

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Output to

Copies

Finishing Options

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

Administrator Settings


 Temporary Storage

Allows you to store print jobs temporarily in the memory of an optional Hard Disk. These jobs are removed from memory when the printer is reset or powered off. To use Temporary storage, e-MPS (Job Retention) must be cleared in the Hard Disk Settings dialog in the Device Settings tab.

The advantage of a Temporary setting is increased print speed on a multiple copy job. For instance, the first copy of the job need only be rendered once, then all subsequent copies of the job would print at the rated speed of the printer.

On the Output tab, click Hard Disk Options to open the Hard Disk Options dialog box. Select Hard Disk (Job Storage), then select Temporary.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Hard Disk Options

Permanent Storage

Virtual Mail box

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings

Hard Disk


 Permanent Storage

Allows you to store a job in the printer’s optional Hard Disk, so that it is protected from being erased when the printer is powered off or reset. A custom job name and user name can be attached to the job so that it can be easily identified later on the printed Job List. The custom job name is selected in the Hard Disk Options dialog. The custom user name is selected in the User Settings dialog.

A barcode can also be placed on the job for printing the job again using the optional Barcode Reader. To use Permanent Storage, e-MPS (Job Retention) must be cleared in the Hard Disk Settings dialog in the Device Settings tab.

 Printing a Permanent Code Job List.

 Placing a Barcode on a Print Job.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Hard Disk Options

Temporary Storage

Virtual Mail box

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Hard Disk

Barcode Reader


Placing a Barcode on a print job

Placing a barcode on a print job allows you to print a job stored on the Hard Disk, using the optional Barcode Reader. To use the barcode feature, e-MPS (Job Retention)  must be cleared in the Hard Disk Settings dialog in the Device Settings tab.

To place a printed barcode on a print job, follow these steps:

1.	In the Output tab, click Hard Disk Options.

2.	In the Hard Disk Options dialog box, select Hard Disk (Job Storage).

3.	Select Permanent.

4.	Click Options.

5.	In the Job Storage Options dialog box, select Barcode.

6.	Select Print on first page only to print the barcode on the first page but not the remaining pages. Select Print on all pages to print the barcode on each page.

7.	In the Position menu, select where on the page you want the barcode to print. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

8.	In the Orientation menu, select whether you want the barcode to print in a horizontal or vertical position. The default orientation is horizontal. The graphic will change to illustrate your selection.

9.	Select Print Barcode ID if you want the printer to generate a numerical Job ID that will be printed under the barcode on the print job.

10.	Click OK.


 Barcode Reader

Allows you to print jobs by scanning barcodes on printed pages or job lists. You can also use the Barcode Reader to delete a print job stored in the optional Hard Disk. Connect the Barcode Reader to the serial port on the back of the printer.

If you placed a barcode on a print job using the Permanent storage function, you can print another copy by scanning the printed barcode with the Barcode Reader:

•	Scanning the barcode on the first page prints the whole document.

•	Scanning the barcode on other pages prints only that page.

If you printed a Permanent Code Job List:

•	To print a job, scan the Job Output barcode on the left side next to the job name.

•	To delete a job from the Hard Disk memory, scan the Job delete start barcode, then scan the selected barcode on the right side under Job Delete.

If you printed a Virtual Mail Box List:

•	To print a job, scan the Output (1) barcode, then scan the selected barcode in the list.

•	To delete a job from the Hard Disk memory, scan the Delete (1) barcode, then scan the selected barcode in the list.

Placing a barcode on a print job

Printing a Permanent Code job list

Printing a Virtual Mail box job list

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Hard Disk Options

Permanent Storage

Virtual Mail Box

Device Settings tab

Memory


 Virtual Mail Box

Allows you to send print jobs to your choice of virtual output trays. Virtual Mail Box is a mailbox function that does not require a physical mailbox to be attached to the printer. Data sent from the printer accumulates in a numbered virtual output tray. To actually print the data, you specify the virtual output tray number where the data is stored using the printer’s front panel or an optional Barcode Reader. You must have the optional Hard Disk installed to use the Virtual Mail Box function.

The printer will not print a job until a user activates printing at the printer’s front panel. To use Virtual Mail Box, e-MPS (Job Retention) must be cleared in the Hard Disk Settings dialog in the Device Settings tab.

You can assign virtual Mail Boxes to users in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box in the Device Settings tab. A total of 255 mail boxes can be assigned. Once virtual mail box jobs are printed, they are deleted from the printer’s memory.

Sending Jobs to the Virtual Mail Box

Printing Accumulated Virtual Mail Box Data

Printing a Virtual Mail Box Job List

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Hard Disk Options

Permanent Storage

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk

Barcode Reader


Sending Jobs to the Virtual Mail Box

Sending print jobs to a Virtual Mail Box allows you to print the job from the printer’s front panel by accessing any of 255 Virtual Mail Boxes.

To send print jobs to one or more Virtual Mail Boxes, follow these steps:

1.	From the application program, click File, then Print, to open the Print dialog box.

2.	Access the printer’s Properties dialog: depending on the application you are using, click the Properties or Setup button.

3.	Click the Output tab, then the Hard Disk Options button.

4.	Select Hard Disk, then select Virtual Mail Box.

5.	Click the Selection button to open the Virtual Mail Box Selection dialog box.

6.	Select one or more mail boxes from the list of Defined Mail Boxes.

7.	Click OK in all dialog boxes.

The job will be sent to the Virtual Mail Boxes selected.


Printing Accumulated Virtual Mail Box Data

Once print jobs have been sent to a Virtual Mail Box, you may print them from the printer’s front panel.

To print data that has accumulated in a Virtual Mail Box, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the MENU button.

2.	Press the ^ key to display e-MPS, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until Print VMB data Tray000 appears.

4.	Press Enter to display a flashing ? .

5.	Press the ^ key to select tray number.

6.	Press Enter to print the accumulated data in the selected tray.


Printing a Virtual Mail Box job list

Once print jobs have been sent to Virtual Mail Boxes, you may wish to view a printout of accumulated Virtual Mail Box jobs.

To print a Virtual Mail Box job list, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the MENU button.

2.	Press the ^ key to display e-MPS, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until List of VMB appears.

4.	Press Enter to display a flashing ? .

5.	Press Enter again to print the Virtual Mail Box job list.

You may print copies of a print job from the Virtual Mail Box job list using an optional Barcode Reader. See Barcode Reader for details.


Printing a Permanent Code Job List

Once print jobs have been stored permanently on the optional Hard Disk, you may wish to view a printout of the job list.

To print a Permanent Code job list, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the MENU button.

2.	Press the ^ key to display e-MPS, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until Private/Stored appears.

4.	Press Enter to display a flashing ? .

5.	Press Enter again to print the Permanent code job list.

You may print copies of a print job from the Permanent Code Job List using an optional Barcode Reader. See Barcode Reader for details.


 e-MPS (Job Retention)

Allows you to store a print job on the printer’s optional Hard Disk so it can be accessed and printed at a later time. Job Retention features require an optional Hard Disk installed into the printer and installed as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab, and e-MPS (Job Retention)  must be checked in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

Job Retention consists of four possible features:

•	Quick Copy jobs may be sent to the printer, printed once, and stored for future access.

•	Proof and Hold  allows you to proof jobs before mass production.

•	Private Print allows you to restrict access to certain jobs.

•	Job Storage allows you to store a job permanently in the optional Hard Disk.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings

Hard Disk


 Proof and Hold

Prints one copy of a multiple copy job and then stores the remaining copies on the printer’s optional Hard Disk. This first copy is the job’s "proof." Once the first copy has been proofed, the remaining copies may then be printed out. You may also change the number of remaining copies or delete the job completely.

The number of Proof and Hold jobs that can be stored on the optional Hard Disk depends on available disk space. Once the Hard Disk reaches its maximum capacity and a new job is sent to be stored, the oldest temporary stored job will be replaced by the new job. Permanently stored jobs will not be deleted or replaced.

Proof and Hold jobs are stored temporarily and will be deleted once the printer is reset or powered off. The stored Proof and Hold jobs can be accessed from the printer’s front panel.

Proof and Hold requires an optional Hard Disk installed into the printer and installed in the Device Settings tab, and e-MPS (Job Retention)  must be selected in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

Printing Remaining Proof and Hold Copies

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

e-MPS (Job Retention)

Quick Copy

Private Print

Job Storage

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings


 Quick Copy

Prints all copies of a job and then stores the job on the printer’s optional Hard Disk temporarily for later access. The stored Quick Copy jobs can be accessed from the printer’s front panel.

The number of Quick Copy jobs that can be stored on the optional Hard Disk depends on available disk space. Once the Hard Disk reaches its maximum capacity and a new job is sent to be stored, the oldest temporary stored job will be replaced by the new job. Permanently stored jobs will not be deleted or replaced.

Quick Copy jobs are stored temporarily and will be deleted once the printer is reset or powered off.

Quick Copy requires an optional Hard Disk installed into the printer and installed in the Device Settings tab, and e-MPS (Job Retention) must be selected in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

Printing Additional Quick Copy Jobs

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

e-MPS (Job Retention)

Proof and Hold

Private Print

Job Storage

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings


 Private Print

A secure printing procedure that sends jobs to the printer and stores them on the optional Hard Disk without any initial printout. Private Print requires a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) to be sent along with the print job. Stored Private Print jobs can only be accessed and printed out by using the printer’s front panel with the PIN. Once accessed, multiple copies of the Private Print job may be printed.

The number of Private Print jobs that can be stored on the optional Hard Disk depends on available disk space. Once the Hard Disk reaches its maximum capacity and a new job is sent to be stored, the oldest temporary stored job will be replaced by the new job.

Private Print jobs will be deleted when the printer is reset or powered off. If you do not want a job deleted, select Job Storage instead.

Private Print requires an optional Hard Disk installed into the printer and installed in the Device Settings tab, and e-MPS (Job Retention) must be selected in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

Printing Private Print Jobs

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

e-MPS (Job Retention)

Proof and Hold

Quick Copy

Job Storage

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings


 Job Storage

Stores print jobs on the printer’s optional Hard Disk, to be printed out at a later time. Jobs are stored permanently and will not be deleted when the printer is powered off. Job Storage requires a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) to be sent along with the print job. Stored Job Storage jobs can only be accessed and printed out by using the printer’s front panel with the PIN. Once accessed, multiple copies of the Job Storage job may be printed.

The number of Job Storage jobs that can be stored on the optional Hard Disk depends on available disk space. Once the Hard Disk reaches its maximum capacity and a new job is sent to be stored, the oldest temporarily stored job will be replaced by the new job.

Job Storage requires an optional Hard Disk installed into the printer and installed in the Device Settings tab, and e-MPS (Job Retention) must be selected in the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

To manage jobs in the optional Hard Disk (delete, rename, organize jobs), use the utility software provided with the Hard Disk. Another way to delete a print job from the Hard Disk is with the optional Barcode Reader: Print a Permanent Code Job List. Scan the Job delete start barcode with the Barcode Reader, then scan the selected barcode on the right side under Job Delete.

Printing Job Storage Jobs

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Output tab

e-MPS (Job Retention)

Proof and Hold

Quick Copy

Private Print

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings

Barcode Reader


Printing Additional Quick Copy Jobs

A print job stored in Quick Copy may be printed from the printer’s front panel as long as the printer is still turned on.

To print additional Quick Copy jobs from the printer’s front panel, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the Menu key once.

2.	Press the ^ key a few times until e-MPS appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key a few times until Quick Copy appears on the display, then press the Enter key.

4.	Scroll through the Job User Names by pressing the ^ key a few times until the desired name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

5.	Scroll through the Job ID Names by pressing the ^ key a few times until the desired name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

6.	Select the number of copies to be printed by pressing the ^ or V key to increase or decrease the copy number.  You may select from 1 to 999 copies. A zero setting will delete the Quick Copy job.

7.	Press the Enter key to print the Quick Copy job.


Printing Remaining Proof and  Hold Jobs
Printing Remaining Proof and Hold Copies

After proofing the initial printed copy, you may print the remaining Proof and Hold copies from the printer’s front panel.

To print the remaining Proof and Hold copies from the printer’s front panel, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the Menu key once.

2.	Press the ^ key a few times until e-MPS appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key a few times until Quick Copy appears on the display, then press the Enter key.

4.	Scroll through the Job User Names by pressing the ^ key a few times until the desired name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

5.	Scroll through the Job ID Names by pressing the ^ key a few times until the desired name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

6.	Select the number of copies to be printed by pressing the ^ or V key to increase or decrease the copy number.  You may select from 1 to 999 copies. A zero setting will delete the Proof and Hold job.

7.	Press the Enter key to print the remaining Proof and Hold copies.


Printing Private Print Jobs

Using the Personal Identification Number (PIN), you may print Private Print jobs from the printer’s front panel.

To print additional Private Print jobs from the printer’s front panel, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the Menu key once.

2.	 Press the ^ key a few times until e-MPS appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key a few times until Private/Stored appears on the display, then press the Enter key.

4.	Press the ^ key a few times until the desired User Name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

5.	Press the ^ key a few times until the desired Job Name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

6.	Enter the correct Personal Identification Number (PIN) by pressing <, >, ^, and V keys. Press Enter to submit the PIN.

7.	Select the number of copies to be printed by pressing the ^ or V key to increase or decrease the copy number. You may select from 1 to 999 copies.  A zero setting will delete the Private Print job.

8.	Press the Enter key to print the Private Print job.

The Private Print job will be deleted once printed unless stored with the Job Storage feature.


Printing Job Storage Jobs

At any time, you may print Job Storage jobs from the printer’s front panel. They are not deleted when the printer is powered off.

To print Job Storage jobs from the printer’s front panel, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the Menu key once.

2.	Press the ^ key a few times until e-MPS appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key a few times until Private/Stored appears on the display, then press the Enter key.

4.	Press the ^ key a few times until the desired User Name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

5.	Press the ^ key a few times until the desired Job Name is displayed, then press the Enter key.

6.	Enter the correct Personal Identification Number (PIN) by pressing <, >, ^, and V keys. Press Enter to submit the PIN.

7.	Select the number of copies to be printed by pressing the ^ or V key to increase or decrease the copy number. You may select from 1 to 999 copies. A zero setting will delete the Job Storage job.

8.	Press the Enter key to print the Job Storage job.

The Job Storage job will be stored permanently and will not be deleted when the printer is powered off.


 About tab

The About tab displays driver name, version, and build number as well as relative system information. This information may be requested by technical support.

• Version	Displays information about installed driver components.
• Plug In	Displays information about optional Plug In modules, and allows you to enable and disable installed Plug Ins from the Kyocera Mita Printing System.

Other properties tabs

Media tab

Layout tab

Imaging tab

Output tab

Device Settings tab

See also

Accessing the Device Settings tab

About Prescribe Command Language

Welcome


 Device Settings tab

The Device Settings tab allows you to select installed printer options so that their associated features may be used with the printer driver. You may also match the memory setting in the driver with the memory installed in your printer.

The Device Settings tab includes	See also
Device Options	Paper Feeder
Hard Disk Settings	Envelope Feeder
User Settings	Duplex Unit
Administrator Settings	Hard Disk
Memory	Sorter Stacker
RAM Disk	Bulk Feeders and Stackers
3-D Image


 Device Options

Allows you to select from installed devices. Each printer model has a unique set of printer options that will be displayed in the Device Options window. If you have attached one or more printer options, select the check box next to that device.

The printer supports the following optional devices. See the full topic for details:

• Paper Feeder	A 500 sheet paper source
• Envelope Feeder	Feeds multiple envelopes from a stack not exceeding 40 mm (1.5 inches)
• Bulk Feeder	A 2000 sheet paper feeder
• Duplex Unit	Enables printing on both sides of the page
• Hard Disk	A disk drive providing 340 MB of storage memory
• Sorter Stacker	Allows print jobs to be sorted, collated and delivered to five mailboxes
• Bulk Stacker	A 2000 sheet stacker
• RAM Disk	Allows you to use the Job Caching function by allocating a given amount of printer memory as a RAM Disk

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory


 Bulk Feeders and Stackers

For high volume printing, bulk paper feeders and stackers are available for certain models. The printer supports the following bulk feeders and stackers:

•  Bulk Feeder	2000 sheet paper feeder
•  Bulk Stacker	2000 sheet stacker

The Bulk Feeder cannot be selected if the Paper Feeder or Envelope Feeder is installed and selected. To use the Paper Feeder, both the Paper Feeder and the printer must be placed on the Printer Base.

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


 Hard Disk Settings

Allows you to assign a Name and Virtual Output Tray to each Virtual Mail Box. This function is available only when an optional Hard Disk is installed on the printer and installed in the Device Options window in the Device Settings tab.

Assigning a Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray.

e-MPS (Job Retention) allows you to use various job storage functions, depending on whether the e-MPS (Job Retention) box is checked or cleared:

e-MPS (Job Retention) selected	e-MPS (Job Retention) cleared
Quick Copy	Temporary Storage
Proof and Hold	Permanent Storage
Private Print	Virtual Mail Box
Job Storage
Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

e-MPS (Job Retention)

Hard Disk


Assigning a Mailbox Name and Mailbox ID
Assigning a Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray

With an optional Hard Disk installed, assigning Mailbox Names and Virtual Output Trays allow you to use the Virtual Mail Box function. You may also change or delete a Defined Name.

To assign a Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray, follow these steps:

1.	Click the Settings button to open the Hard Disk Settings dialog box.

2.	If necessary, clear the e-MPS (Job Retention) box in the lower left corner.

3.	Type a name in Mailbox Name.

4.	Type a number or numbers in Virtual Output Tray.  Enter numbers and ranges separated by commas. For example: 1, 3, 5-12. Numbers must be selected from 1 to 255, the maximum number of mailboxes that can be established.

5.	Click Save.

The Mailbox Name will be added to the list in the Defined Names window.

•	To change a Virtual Output Tray, select the name in Defined Names, select the number or numbers in Virtual Output Tray, type new number or ranges, and click Save.

The Mailbox Name will remain listed in the Defined Names window, now associated with the new Virtual Output Tray number or numbers.

•	To delete a Defined Name from the list, select it in the Defined Names window and click Delete.

•	There is no Rename function. If you wish to change a Defined Name, delete the name and start over with a new Mailbox Name.


 User Settings

Allows you specify User and Department names, to select a Page Description Language, and to set additional KPDL settings. Click the User button to open the User Settings dialog box.

Identification

Designate a User Name and Department name that can be displayed on the printer’s front panel during printing.  These names may not exceed 32 characters. Type the name in the box and click OK.

Page Description Language

In the Page Description Language list, select from these options:

PCL XL	Enhanced over PCL 5e in these areas: • Reduced file size • Better print speed • Faster return to application • Less network traffic • Improved WYSIWYG printing Drawback: Lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL versions
KPDL	• Kyocera’s emulation of PostScript® printing • Strong graphics reproduction • Print speeds may be slower than PCL
PCL 5E	• Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions • Bidirectional communication support • Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft® Windows® applications

If desired, type User Name and Department information in the windows at the top, up to 32 characters. The administrator may establish a policy that allows this information to be displayed on the printer’s front panel and to be used instead of the job name when a job is stored to the hard disk.

Options for KPDL

There are a number of print enhancements for KPDL that can be selected when KPDL is selected as the Page Description Language. Click the Settings button to open the KPDL Settings dialog box, and select from these options:

• Mirror Print	Select this option to print the data backwards, as it would appear in a mirror image.
• Reverse Image	Prints the page as a negative, reversing black and white images.
• Allow Data Passthrough	Available for overly complex documents. It may also solve compatibility issues with PostScript® applications.

GDI Compatible

Select GDI Compatible when you need greater WYSIWYG capabilities. This setting converts vector graphics into raster (bitmap) graphics that the printer can output. Do not select when printing from a PostScript® application or when you have very little memory available.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


 Administrator Settings

Allows you to display job information on the printer’s front panel and to set a password for security purposes.

Click the Administrator button to open the Administrator Settings dialog box.

When you first install the printer driver, you may set a password. Click Set Password. Type your password once to set and again to confirm, then click OK. Thereafter, the Administrator Settings dialog box will display Edit Password. You must enter the password in the Edit Password dialog box to enable the Front Panel Message function.

Selecting a Front Panel Message

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


Selecting a Front Panel Message

Selecting a Front Panel Message allows you to choose a message that will be displayed on the printer’s front panel while the job is printing.

To select a Front Panel Message, follow these steps:

1.	In the Administrator Settings dialog box:

•	If a password has been set, click Edit Password, type the password, and click OK. Then select Front Panel Message.

•	If a password has not been set, select Front Panel Message.

2.	Select from the three options:

•	Display Job Name

•	Display User Name

•	Display Department

NOTE: You can set the User Name and Department in the User Settings dialog box. You can set the Job Name in the Hard Disk Options dialog box in the Output tab.


 Memory

Allows you to match the memory setting in the printer driver with the memory installed in your printer. The default memory setting in the printer driver is 8 MB for the FS-1800 and 16 MB for the FS-3800. Available memory configurations are:

• FS-1800	8, 24, 40, 56, 72, 88, 104, 136, 152, 168, 200, 264 MB
• FS-3800	16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, 112, 144, 160, 176, 208, 272 MB
Standard printer memory accommodates most duplex printing scenarios. When printing with true 1200 dpi output, the printer requires 16 MB of memory. The minimum memory configuration for the FS-3800 is 16 MB. For the FS-1800, use at least 16 MB of memory to properly support duplexing.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

User Settings

Administrator Settings

RAM Disk

Duplex Mode


 RAM Disk

Allows you to use the Job Caching function by allocating a given amount of printer memory as a RAM Disk. RAM Disk is not available until 12MB of memory is installed in the printer and selected in the Memory window in the Device Settings tab.

With the RAM Disk installed and the Collate function selected under Finishing Options in the Layout tab, print speed on a multiple copy job will increase. For instance, the first copy of the multi-copy job need only be rendered once, then all subsequent copies of the job will print at the rated speed of the printer.

RAM Disk cannot be selected when the optional Hard Disk is installed and selected. If a Hard Disk has been installed, you must remove it to use RAM Disk.

RAM Disk memory is temporary. All data sent to the RAM Disk will be lost when the printer is reset or the printer power is turned off.

Turning on RAM Disk from the Printer's Front Panel

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

Output tab

Finishing Options


Turning on RAM Disk from the Printer's Front Panel

At least 12 MB of RAM must be installed in the printer to utilize RAM Disk. Follow these instructions to turn the RAM Disk on and allocate memory from the printer’s front panel. In addition to this requirement, RAM Disk must also be activated in the printer driver in the Device Settings tab.

To turn on the RAM Disk from the printer’s front panel, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel press the MENU key.

2.	Press the ^ key until RAM Disk  mode appears on the display, then press the ENTER key.

3.	When a flashing ? appears beneath RAM Disk, press the ^ key until On appears.

4.	Press the ENTER key.

Memory must also be allocated on the printer’s front panel after RAM Disk has been set to On.

5.	With RAM Disk mode displayed on the front panel, press the > key.

6.	With RAM Disk size displayed on the front panel, press the ENTER key.

7.	When a flashing _ appears beneath the rightmost displayed digit, press the ^ or v key until the appropriate amount of memory appears.

The maximum amount of memory available for allocation is dependant on the amount of memory installed and available for use. The printer uses approximately 4 MB for system memory that cannot be allocated.

8.	Press the ENTER key. Press the Menu key.

9.	The printer must be reset or powered off and on again, to complete the task.


 Paper Feeder

The Paper Feeder is an optional 500 sheet paper source. To use this paper source, first attach it beneath the printer’s Internal Cassette and install it as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab. A maximum of three Paper Feeders may be attached to a printer, increasing the cassette paper sources to four and a total paper capacity to 2000 sheets.

The Paper Feeder can be used with all other optional printing devices. If you are using the Paper Feeder in conjunction with a Duplex Unit, attach the Duplex Unit directly below the Paper Feeder(s).

Supported paper sizes for the Paper Feeder

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter Legal, Custom

Supported media types for the Paper Feeder

Plain, Transparency, Labels, Bond, Vellum

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


 Envelope Feeder

The Envelope Feeder is an optional paper source designed to feed multiple envelopes. The Envelope Feeder’s maximum envelope capacity depends on the thickness of the envelopes loaded. The height of the envelope stack should not exceed 40 mm (1.5 inches).

The Envelope Feeder must be attached to the printer and installed as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab. Envelopes cannot be used with the Duplex Unit or the Sorter Stacker.

The Envelope Feeder does not support Custom envelope sizes. Unsupported sizes may jam or damage the device.

Supported envelope sizes for the Envelope Feeder

Envelope #6, Envelope #9, Envelope #10, Envelope Monarch, Envelope DL, Envelope C5

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


 Duplex Unit

The Duplex Unit enables printing on both sides of a page. Install the Duplex Unit directly below the printer’s main body, and above any Paper Feeder(s) that may be attached. The face up tray must also be attached.

To use the Duplex Unit, select and install it as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab. Duplex printing can be utilized by selecting Print on Both Sides (Duplex) on the Layout tab. You may then choose how the copies are duplexed by selecting between Flip on Long Edge and Flip on Short Edge.

Some media types are not supported with the Duplex Unit. Using unsupported media types will result in paper jams and may cause damage to the Duplex Unit.

Supported paper sizes for the Duplex Unit

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter, Legal, Custom

Supported media types for duplex printing

Plain, Preprinted, Bond, Recycled, Rough, Letterhead, Color, Prepunched, Custom

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab	Memory
Device Options	RAM Disk
Hard Disk Settings	Layout tab
User Settings	Duplex Mode
Administrator Settings


 Hard Disk

The Hard Disk is an optional disk drive providing 340 MB of storage memory. To use the Hard Disk, install it into the IC card slot in the printer, then install it as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab.

The Hard Disk provides for permanent storage of print jobs while using the Job Storage function. With the Hard Disk installed, you may not use the RAM Disk.

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk

Job Storage


 Sorter Stacker

The Sorter Stacker is a high capacity, output destination that allows print jobs to be sorted, collated and delivered to five mailboxes. To enable the Sorter Stacker features, attach the Sorter Stacker to a printer, and install it as a Device Option in the Device Settings tab. Then choose Mailbox (Face Down) as an output destination.

Each mailbox tray holds a capacity of 200 sheets. All five trays receive jobs in the face down position (image side down).

Supported paper sizes for the Sorter Stacker

A4, A5, B5 (JIS), Letter Legal, Custom

Supported media types for the Sorter Stacker

Plain, Transparency, Label, Bond, Vellum

Accessing the Device Settings tab

See also

Device Settings tab

Device Options

Hard Disk Settings

User Settings

Administrator Settings

Memory

RAM Disk


 3-D Image

Each of the five major tabs–Media, Layout, Imaging, Output, and Device Settings–contains a 3-D Image that illustrates a particular function available on the tab. The following explanations summarize the purpose of each 3-D Image:

Media tab

Illustrates the Source selection. When you select a particular Source from the available list, the selected Source appears green in the Image. With an Auto Source Selection setting, no green appears in the Image. See Source for more information.

Layout tab

Illustrates the Pages per Sheet function:

•	When you select two or more pages per sheet, the Image shows the selected number of pages.

•	When you select Print Borders, borders appear around each page in the Image.

•	When you select a Layout from the available list, the relative position of each page appears in the Image. With an Auto setting, the relative position of each page does not appear.

See Pages per Sheet for more information.

Imaging tab

Illustrates the Grayscale Adjustment function. When you adjust either the Brightness or Contrast setting, the Image demonstrates how graphic images in your print job will be affected. See Grayscale Adjustment for more information.

Output tab

Illustrates the Output to function. When you select a particular Output location from the available list, the selected Output location appears green in the Image. With a Printer Default selection, no green appears in the Image. See Output to for more information.

Device Settings tab

Illustrates the Device Options selection. When you install an optional device on the printer and select it in the Device Options list, that device appears with the printer in the Image. Exception:  Devices that are installed internally, such as Hard Disk and some duplex units, do not appear in the Image. If no optional devices are selected, only the printer appears in the Image. See Device Options for more information.


Setting MP Tray as Cassette

Setting the MP Tray as Cassette allows faster printing than setting the MP Tray as First. However, with the Cassette setting, you cannot use the MP Tray for duplex printing.

To set the MP Tray as Cassette, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel press the MENU key.

2.	Press the ^ key until Paper handling appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until MP tray mode appears on the display, then press the ENTER key.

4.	When a flashing ? appears beneath MP tray mode, press the ^ key until Cassette appears.

5.	Press the ENTER key, then press the MENU key.

A setting of First will override the driver’s Paper Source selection and instruct the printer to select first from the Multi-Purpose Feeder when it is loaded. If the Multi-Purpose Feeder is not loaded, then the driver’s Paper Source selection will determine the paper source.


Setting MP Tray as First

Setting the MP Tray as First directs the printer to automatically feed paper placed in the MP Tray, even if another paper source is selected. After all MP Tray paper is used, the printer will feed paper from the source originally set.

To set the MP Tray as First, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel press the MENU key.

2.	Press the ^ key until Paper handling appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until MP tray mode appears on the display, then press the ENTER key.

4.	When a flashing ? appears beneath MP tray mode, press the ^ key until First appears.

5.	Press the ENTER key, then press the MENU key.


Setting MP Tray Paper Sizes

The MP Tray must be set to the proper size to use it as a paper source.

To set MP Tray paper sizes, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel press the MENU key.

2.	Press the ^ key until Paper handling appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Press the ^ key until MP tray size appears on the display, then press the ENTER key.

4.	When a flashing ? appears beneath MP tray size, press the ^ key until desired paper size appears.

5.	Press the ENTER key, then press the MENU key.


Setting Media and Custom Paper Sources

Cassettes and the MP Tray must be set to the proper media type to use them as a paper source.

To set Media and Custom Paper Sources, follow these steps:

1.	On the printer’s front panel, press the MENU key.

2.	Press the ^ key until Paper handling appears on the display, then press the > key.

3.	Find the desired paper source (Cassette or MP Tray) by pressing the ^ key, then press the ENTER key.

4.	When the display shows a flashing ? next to a media type below the source, use the ^ key to scroll through available media types until the desired type appears, then press the ENTER key.

5.	Press the MENU key.


Accessing the Device Settings tab

The Device Settings tab allows you to select installed printer options so that their associated features may be used with the printer driver. You may also match the memory setting in the printer driver with the memory installed in your printer.

To access the Device Settings tab, follow these steps:

1.	Open the Start menu, located in the bottom left corner of the Windows screen.

2.	Select Settings.

3.	Select Printers.

4.	Right-click on the desired printer.

5.	Select Properties.

6.	Select the Device Settings tab.


Prescribe Command Language

Prescribe is a highly accessible, user-oriented command language that makes it easy for you to take full advantage of your printer’s capability. Prescribe is an additional mode of operation in which the printer understands data it receives not as text to be printed, but as commands to be executed. The Prescribe mode is available at any time during operation from any emulation mode.


Specifies a paper or envelope size for the print job from the available list.


Opens Custom Paper Sizes dialog, to select custom paper size.


Specifies the size of the printed output, relative to the chosen Page Size.


Specifies where the paper for the job will come from based on physical location, media type, or Custom type.


Sets the printer to match the media type and paper source used in the print job.


Specifies which direction the data will be positioned on the page.


Prints the data on a page where the paper height is greater than the paper width. The paper can be fed the same way for each orientation; the data will be rotated on the printed page if necessary.


Prints the data on a page where the paper width is greater than the paper height. The paper can be fed the same way for each orientation; the data will be rotated on the printed page if necessary.


Allows you to rotate the data 180 degrees on the printed page, effectively turning it upside down.


The graphic will change to illustrate your Orientation selections.


Allows you to create custom page dimensions then name and save for use later.  Once created, this custom paper size can be selected under the Page Size settings in the Media tab.


Displays the list of added Custom Paper Sizes.


To create a new Custom Paper Size, click the Add button, to open the Edit Paper Size dialog box.


To delete a Custom Paper Size from the list, select the item and click Remove.


To edit or rename a Custom Paper Size, click Edit, to open the Edit Paper Size dialog box.


To set or rename a Custom Paper Size, type the name in the box.


Specifies the Height and Width for the Custom Paper Size.


Specifies the desired Height for the Custom Paper Size.


Specifies the desired Width for the Custom Paper Size.


Specifies Inches or Millimeters as the unit for the Custom Paper Size.


Specifies Inches as the unit for the Custom Paper Size.


Specifies Millimeters as the unit for the Custom Paper Size.


Prints more than one page on a single sheet.


Adds a border to each page printed on a single sheet.


Specifies the relative position of each page printed on a single sheet.


Enables printing both sides of the page when a duplex unit is used.


Changes the size of the printed data without changing its shape.


Establishes the resolution of the print job.


Opens the Print Quality Settings dialog box, to select from additional Resolution options, and to enable Kyocera Image Refinement and EcoPrint functions.


Establishes the resolution of the print job. Select from the list.


Provides additional resolution options for the print job. Select from the list.


Creates a genuine 1200 dpi, high resolution detailed output, but at a slower speed than Fast 1200. This is the optimum setting for high-resolution image rendering. The increased resolution will affect image-rendered objects only. No difference exists between 1200 dpi and 600 dpi for text and vector graphics.


Simulates 1200 dpi output, increasing the resolution of image-rendered objects when compared to a 600 dpi setting, and at a faster speed than 1200 dpi. No difference exists between Fast 1200 dpi and 600 dpi for text and vector graphics.


Establishes a resolution of 600 dots per inch, to create a high resolution, detailed output for both text and graphics.


Establishes a resolution of 300 dots per inch to decrease the image quality but increase the print speed.


Illustrates the Resolution selections.


Smoothes the edges of text and vector graphics. The default setting is Off, but for smooth text and graphics it is recommended to set this feature to On.


Select to use Kyocera Image Refinement, for smooth text and graphics.


Makes Kyocera Image Refinement function unavailable. This is the default setting.


Illustrates the Kyocera Image Refinement selection.


Reduces the amount of toner placed on the printed page, extending the life of the toner cartridge, making it both economical and ecological. Because toner saturation is reduced, the entire image, text and graphics, will appear lighter in the printed job. EcoPrint will not increase print speed.


Select to use EcoPrint, for economical and ecological printing with a lighter appearance.


Makes the EcoPrint function unavailable.


Illustrates the EcoPrint selection.


Adjusts the appearance of the graphic images by controlling the grayscale spectrum.


Lightens or darkens the graphic images of the print job.


Controls the levels of gray between black and white for the graphic images of the print job.


Specifies how TrueType fonts are sent to the printer.


Substitutes a printer font for a document font when the document font is not supported by the printer, or when you want to change a font spread throughout a large application document.


Selects the application font not supported by the printer.


Selects the printer font to substitute for the application font.


Specifies the output location for the print job.


Specifies the number of copies to be printed.


Selects output options depending on optional devices attached to the printer.


Prints and stacks each copy of a multi-page print job separately. Also increases the print speed of a multi-copy print job when used with an installed RAM Disk.


Sends the print job to any of five mailboxes when the optional Sorter Stacker is installed.


Opens the Hard Disk Options dialog to set storage options and allows user to assign a job name.


Stores print jobs temporarily in the memory of an optional Hard Disk.


Stores a print job in the printer’s optional Hard Disk memory so that it is protected from being erased when the printer is powered off or reset. Click the Options button to place a barcode on the print job.


Sends print jobs to your choice of virtual output trays. Click the Selection button to select a defined mailbox.


Specifies options for placing a barcode on the print job.


Places a barcode on the job for printing the job again using the optional Barcode Reader.


Specifies that the barcode be printed only on the first page of the print job.


Specifies that the barcode be printed on all pages of the print job.


Specifies that a numerical Job ID be printed under the barcode.


Species where on the page the barcode will be printed.


Specifies whether the barcode will be printed vertically or horizontally.


Sends print jobs to your choice of virtual output trays on the optional Hard Disk. Click the Selection button to select a defined mailbox.


Allows you to select one or more virtual mail boxes to which print jobs will be sent.


Allows you to store a print job on the printer’s optional Hard Disk so it can be accessed and printed at a later time.


Prints all copies of a job and then stores the job on the printer’s optional Hard Disk temporarily for later access. The stored Quick Copy jobs can be accessed from the printer’s front panel.


Prints one copy of a multiple copy job and then stores the remaining copies on the printer’s optional Hard Disk. This first copy is the job’s "proof." Once the first copy has been proofed, the remaining copies may then be printed out.


A secure printing procedure that sends jobs to the printer and stores them on the optional Hard Disk without any initial printout. Stored Private Print jobs can only be accessed and printed out by using the printer’s front panel with the Personal Identification Number (PIN).


Stores print jobs on the printer’s optional Hard Disk, to be printed out at a later time. Jobs are stored permanently. Stored Job Storage jobs can only be accessed and printed out by using the printer’s front panel with the Personal Identification Number (PIN).


Specifies a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for use with Private Print and Job Storage print jobs.


Specifies a title given to the print job, which can be displayed on the printer’s front panel.

•	Select Application defined to allow the application to define the Job Name.

•	Select Custom to type your own Job Name.


Selects installed printer options so that their associated features may be used within the printer driver.


Opens the User Settings dialog box, to specify user information and a page description language.


Opens the Administrator Settings dialog box, to display job information and set a password.


Specifies the memory in the printer driver to match the memory installed in the printer.


Specifies that printer memory has been allocated as RAM Disk, and allows you to use the Job Caching function to increase print speed.


With an optional Hard Disk installed, opens the Hard Disk Settings dialog box, to specify a Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray to use with the Virtual Mail Box function.


Assigns a Mailbox Name and Virtual Output Tray to use with the Virtual Mail Box function.

•	Type a name in Mailbox Name.

•	Type numbers or a range of numbers (1-255) in Virtual Output Tray.

•	Click Save to save in Defined Names.

•	To delete, select in Defined Names and click Delete.


Lists the Virtual Mail Boxes that have been defined and are available for selection in the Virtual Mail Box Selection dialog box.


Saves the assigned Mailbox Name and displays it in the list in Defined Names.


Removes the selected name from the list in Defined Names.


Allows you to use various job storage functions.

•	Select, to use Quick Copy, Proof and Hold, Private Print, and Job Storage.

•	Clear, to use Temporary Storage, Permanent Storage, and Virtual Mail Box.


Specifies a user name and department name, up to 32 characters each, that may be displayed on the front panel.


Specifies a user name and department name, up to 32 characters each, that may be displayed on the front panel.


Specifies a user name and department name, up to 32 characters each, that may be displayed on the front panel.


Specifies a page description language from available options.


Allows greater WYSIWYG capabilities by converting vector graphics into raster (bitmap) graphics that the printer can output.


Opens the KPDL Settings dialog box, to specify special printing options available when KPDL is chosen as the page description language.


Prints the data backwards, as it would appear in a mirror image.


Prints the page as a negative, reversing black and white images.


Available for overly complex documents. May also solve compatibility issues with PostScript® application.


Specifies job information to be displayed on the printer’s front panel. Select Front Panel Message, and select the name to be displayed.


Allows administrator to set and edit a password for security purposes.


Specifies the desired password. Type a 4-digit password in New Password box. Type again in Confirm new password box to confirm.


Specifies the desired password. Type the previously set password in the Password box.


Opens the Version Information window, to display information about installed driver components.


Opens the Plug In Information window, to display information about optional Plug In modules.


Displays information that may be needed for technical assistance.


Displays the Kyocera Mita logo.


Illustrates the Source selection. When you select a particular Source from the available list, the selected Source appears green in the Image. With an Auto Source Selection setting, no green appears in the Image. See Source for more information.


Illustrates the Pages per Sheet function:

•	When you select two or more pages per sheet, the Image shows the selected number of pages.

•	When you select Print Borders, borders appear around each page in the Image.

•	When you select a Layout from the available list, the relative position of each page appears in the Image. With an Auto setting, the relative position of each page does not appear.

See Pages per Sheet for more information.


Illustrates the Grayscale Adjustment function. When you adjust either the Brightness or Contrast setting, the Image demonstrates how graphic images in your print job will be affected. See Grayscale Adjustment for more information.


Illustrates the Output to function. When you select a particular Output location from the available list, the selected Output location appears green in the Image. With a Printer Default selection, no green appears in the Image. See Output to for more information.


Illustrates the Device Options selection. When you install an optional device on the printer and select it in the Device Options list, that device appears with the printer in the Image. Exception:  Devices that are installed internally, such as Hard Disk and some duplex units, do not appear in the Image. If no optional devices are selected, only the printer appears in the Image. See Device Options for more information.


Returns all Media tab settings to those previously set in Printer’s Properties.


Returns all Layout tab settings to those previously set in Printer’s Properties.


Returns all Imaging tab settings to those previously set in Printer’s Properties.


Returns all Output tab settings to those previously set in Printer’s Properties.