Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P-3520D Utax
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Operation Guide P-3520D P-3521D.
This Operation Guide is for models P-3520D and P-3521D. This Operation Guide is intended to help you operate the machine correctly , perform routine maintenance and take a simple troubleshooting action as necessary , so that you can always use the machine in good condition.
i Contents 1 Machine Parts .............. ................ ................. ................ .............. 1-1 Components at the Front of the Printer ........ ................ ........... 1-2 Components at the Rear of the Printer ....... ...........
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iii Le gal and Safety Inf or ma tion Please read this information before using your machine. Th is chapter provides info rmation on the following topics: Legal Informa tion iv License Agree ment s vi .
iv Le gal Infor ma tion Notice on Sof twa re SOFTW ARE USED WITH THIS PRINTER MUST SUPPOR T THE PRINTER'S EMULA TION MODE. The prin ter is factory-set to emulate the PCL. The emulation mode can be changed. Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notification.
v This product was developed using the T ornado™ Real T ime Operating System and T ools from Wind River Systems. This product contains UFST™ and MicroT ypeR from Monotype Imaging Inc.
vi License Ag r eements IBM Program License Agreement THE DEVICE YOU HA VE PURCHASED CONT AINS ONE OR MORE SOFTW ARE PROGRAMS (“PROGRAMS”) WHICH BELONG TO INTERNA TIONAL BUSINESS MA CH INES CORPORA TION (“IBM”). THIS DOCUMENT DEFINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE SOFTW ARE IS BEING LICENSED TO YOU BY IBM.
vii 1. the equivalent of U.S. $25,000 in your local currency; or 2. IBM's then generally available license fee for the Program This limitation will not apply to claims for bodily injury or damages to real or tangible personal property for which IBM is legally liable.
viii 3. T o protect proprietary right s of Monotype Imaging, you ag ree to maintain the Software and other proprietary information concerning the T ypefaces in strict confidence and to establish reasonable procedures regulating access to and use of the Software and T ypefaces.
ix S a fe t y I n fo r m at i o n Radio Frequency T r ansmitter This machine contains a transmitter module. W e, the manufacturer hereby declare that this equipment (page printer), model P-3520D and P-3521D are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
x Ozone Concentration These printers generate ozone gas (O3), which may concentrate in the place of installation and cause an unpleasant smell. T o minimize the concentration of ozone gas to less than 0.1ppm, we recommend you not to install the printer in a confined area where ventilation is blocked.
xi Duplex Printing This printer includes duplex printing as a standard function. For example, by printing two single-sided original s onto a single sheet of paper as a duplex printing, it is possible to lower the amount of paper used. Printing in duplex mode reduces paper consumption and contributes to the conservation of forest resources.
xii Symbols The sections of this guide and parts of the machine marked with symbols are safety warnings meant to protect the user , other individuals and surrounding objects, and ensure correct and safe usage of the machine. The symbols and their meanings are indicated below .
xiii Installa tion Pr ecautions Environment Caution Avoid placing the machine on or in locations which are unst able or not level. Such locations may cause the machine to fall down or fall over . This type of situation presents a danger of personal injury or damage to the machine.
xiv Power Supply/Grounding the Machine Wa r n i n g Do not use a power supply with a voltage other than that specified. Avoid multiple connections in the same outlet. These types of situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock. Plug the power cord securely into the outlet.
xv Pr ecautions f or Use Cautions when using the machine Wa r n i n g Do not place metallic objects or cont ainers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cup s, etc.) on or near the machine. This situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should they fall inside.
xvi For safety purposes, always remove the power plug from the outlet when performing cleaning operations. If dust accumulates within the machine, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal pa rts.
xvii If the machine will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the paper from the cassette, return it to its original p ackage and reseal it. About the Operation Guide This Operation Gui de contains the following chapters: 1 Machine Par ts This chapter explains the names of part s.
xviii Conventions in This Guide This manual uses the following conventions. Convention Description Example It alic T ypeface Used to emphasize a key word, phrase or reference to additional information. Refer to Configuration T ool on page 3-9. Bold Used to denote buttons on the software.
Machine Parts 1-1 1 Mac hine P ar ts This chapter identifies machine part s, indicators, and operation p anel keys. Component s at the Front of the Printer 1-2 Component s at the Rear of the Printe r .
1-2 Machine Parts Component s at the Front of the Printer 1 T op Cover 2 Paper S topper 3 T op T ray 4 Operation Panel 5 Right Cover 6 Paper Cassette 7 Front Cover 8 MP T ray 9 Subtray 10 Power Switch.
Machine Parts 1-3 Component s at the Rear of the Printer 11 Optional Interface Slot Cover 12 USB Interface Connector 13 Rear Cover 14 Power Cord Connector 11 14 12 13.
1-4 Machine Parts Operation Panel 1 Ready Indicator 2 Attention Indicator 3 T oner Indicator 4D a t a Indicator 5 Paper Indicator 6 Jam Indicator 7 [Cancel] Key 8[ G O ] Key 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8.
Machine Parts 1-5 Indicators There are six indicators located on the top right of the printer . The indicators are used to identify the status of the printer at any time. T o identify the printer status, check the indicators on the printer and then refer to the table below .
1-6 Machine Parts Keys Refer to the following table for the name and description of the basic functions of each key . Key St atus Operation Function Cancel - Press for 1 second or more Cancels the data from the PC GO At Ready Press momentarily Switches On-line/Off-line Press for 3 to 9 seconds Prints the status page.
Loading Paper 2-1 2 Loading P aper This chapter explains paper specifications for this printer and how to load paper into the cassette or MP tray . General Guidelines 2-2 Selecting t he Right Paper 2-.
2-2 Loading Paper General Guidelines The machine is designed to print on standard copier p aper , but it can also accept a variety of other types of paper within the limits specified below .
Loading Paper 2-3 Minimum and Maximum Paper Sizes The minimum and maximum paper sizes are as follows. For the p aper smaller than JIS B6, postcards, and envelopes, the MP tray must be used.
2-4 Loading Paper Selecting the Right Paper This section describes the guidelines for selecting paper . Condition Avoid using p aper that is bent at the edges, curled, dirty , torn, embossed, or contaminated with lint, clay , or paper shreds.
Loading Paper 2-5 Basis weight Basis weight is the weight of paper expressed in grams per square meter (g/m²). Paper that is too heavy or too light may cause feed errors or paper jams as well as premature wear of the product.
2-6 Loading Paper The moisture content of the paper varies with the relative humidity in the room. When the relative humidity is high and the paper absorbs moisture, the paper edges exp and, becoming wavy in appearance. When the relative humidity is low and the paper loses moisture, the edges shrink and tighten, and print contrast may suffer .
Loading Paper 2-7 Special Paper The following types of special paper can be used: • Thin paper (60 to 64 g/m²) • Thick paper (90 to 220 g/m²) • Colored paper • Recycled paper • Overhead pr.
2-8 Loading Paper Some label paper is manufactured with an extra margin of top sheet around the edge. Do not remove the extra top sheet from the carrier sheet until after printing is finished. The table below list s the specifications for adhesive label paper .
Loading Paper 2-9 Thick Paper Fan the stack of pape r and align the edges before loading them in the MP tray . Some types of paper have rough edges on the back (those are created when the paper is cut). In this case, put the paper on a flat place and rub the edges once or twice with, for example, a ruler to smooth them.
2-10 Loading Paper Paper T ype The printer is capable of printing under the optimum setting for the type of paper being used. A different p aper type setting can be made for each paper source including the MP tray . Not only can preset paper types be selected, but it is also possible for you to define and select customized paper types.
Loading Paper 2-1 1 Prep aring the Paper After removing p aper from the packaging, fan through the sheet s to separate them prior to loading. If using paper that has been fold ed or is curled, straighten it prior to loading. Failure to do so may result in a paper jam.
2-12 Loading Paper 3 Adjust the position of the width guides located on the lef t and right sides of the cassette. Press the release button on the left guide and slide the guides to the paper size required. 4 Adjust the paper length guide to the paper size required.
Loading Paper 2-13 6 Insert the paper cassette into the slot in the printer . Push it straight in as far as it will go. There is a paper gauge on the lef t side of the front of the paper cassette to indicate the remaining paper supply . When paper is exhausted, the pointer will go down to the level of (empty).
2-14 Loading Paper Loading Paper into MP (Multi-Purpose)T ray This machine can load up to 50 sheets of 1 1 × 8 1/2" or A4 paper (80 g/m²) into the MP T ray . 1 Pull the MP tray towards you until it stops. 2 Adjust the position of the paper guides on the MP tray .
Loading Paper 2-15 When loading envelope, place with the envelope flap closed and keep the printing side face-up. Insert envelope against the guide with the flap on the front or left side until they stop. 5 S pecify the paper size and type for MP tray using Configuration T ool.
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Connecting an d Printing 3-1 3 Connecting and Printing This chapter explains how to start up the printer , print from your PC, and use the application software included in the DVD-ROM.
3-2 Connecting and Printing Connections This section explains how to start up the printer . Connecting the USB Cable Follow the steps as below for connecting the USB cable. 1 Connect the USB cable (not included) to the USB Interface Connector . 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB interface connector .
Connecting an d Printing 3-3 Inst alling the Printer Driver Ensure the printer is p lugged in and conn ected to the PC before installing the printer driver from the DVD-ROM. The printer driver is necessary to print data created in an application. For details on the printer driver , refer to Printi ng System Driver User Guide on the DVD-ROM.
3-4 Connecting and Printing 4 Select the device to be installed. Y ou can also select Use host name for port name and set to use the host name of the standard TCP/IP port.
Connecting an d Printing 3-5 Custom Inst all The following procedure is an example for installing the sof tware in Windows 7 using Custom Inst all . 1 Insert the DVD-ROM. 2 Click View License Agreement and read the License Agreement. Click Accept . 3 Select Custom Inst all tab.
3-6 Connecting and Printing 5 Select the device to be installed and driver to be inst alled, and then click the arrow button to move it to the Product s to Install list. 6 Select the utility to be installed, and then click the arrow butto n to move it to the Product s to Insta ll list.
Connecting an d Printing 3-7 Uninst alling the Sof tware Perform the following procedure to delete the Softwa re from your computer . 1 Click Start button on the Windows and then select All Programs , (name of offer comp any), and Uninst all Product Library to display the Uninstall Wizard.
3-8 Connecting and Printing 3 Double-click OS X 10.5 or higher . 4 Double-click (Brand Name) OS X 10.5+ . 5 The printer driver installation program st arts up. 6 Install the printer driver as directed by the instructions in the installation soft ware.
Connecting an d Printing 3-9 8 Click the plus symbol (+) to add the installed printer driver . 9 Click the IP icon for an IP connection and then enter the IP address and printer name. The number entered in Address will automatically appear in Name. Change if needed.
3-10 Connecting an d Printing Printing This section explains the printing proc ed ure from an application software. Y o u can specify the printing settings from each tab on Printing System Driver . Printing Syste m Driver is stor ed in the DVD-ROM (Product Library).
Connecting an d Printing 3-1 1 Printing from Application Sof tware The steps required to print a document created with an application are explained below . Y ou can select the printing paper size. 1 Load the paper required into the p aper cassette. 2 From the application File menu, select Print.
3-12 Connecting an d Printing Screen Overview The screen overview of the S tatus Monitor is as follows. Pop-up window If an information notification event occurs, a pop-up window appears. This window only appears when the 3D View is open on the desktop.
Connecting an d Printing 3- 13 S pecify the Notification setting for the S tatus Monitor . For details, refer to Notification Settings on page 3-13 . Exit Exits the S tatus Monitor . Notification Settings Use the Notification option to set up the S tatus Monitor .
3-14 Connecting an d Printing Configuration T ool The Configuration T ool allows you to check and/or change the settings for printers not included in the Printing System Driver . The Configuration T ool can be used for printers connected to the PC via a USB cable.
Connecting an d Printing 3- 15 Statu s T a b The S t atus tab displays current information about the device, such as the model name, system firmware, engine firmware, serial number , tot al memory , and number of printed pages.
3-16 Connecting an d Printing Printer T ab The Printer tab allows you to set print processing parameters tha t are not available in the Printing System Driver . As well as the form feed timeout, you can change the memory size used for processing raster data such as bitmap and JPEG files.
Connecting an d Printing 3- 17 Others T ab The Others tab enables you to configure the printer settings shown below . Item Description Auto sleep Configures the amount of time when the printer automatically enters Sleep Mode. EcoFuser Enables or disables the EcoFuser .
3-18 Connecting an d Printing.
Maintenanc e 4-1 4 Maintenance This chapter explains how to replace the toner container and clean the printer . General Information 4-2 T oner Cont ainer Re placement 4-2 Maintenance Kit Replacement 4.
4-2 Mainten ance General Information This chapter describes basic maintenance tasks you can perform for the printer . Y ou can replace the toner container according to the printer's status: Also, the internal part s need periodic cleaning.
Maintenanc e 4-3 Replacing the T oner Con t ainer This section explains how to replace the toner container . 1 Open the top cover . 2 T urn the lock lever to the unlock position. Push the lock lever to the position marked by the arrow and pull out the toner container .
4-4 Mainten ance 3 T ake the new toner container out of the toner kit. Shake the new toner container at lea st 5 times as shown in the figure in order to distribute the toner evenly inside the container . 4 Remove the label from the toner cont ainer .
Maintenanc e 4-5 6 T urn the lock lever to the lock position. 7 Close the top cover . Maintenance Kit Replacement When the machine prints 100,000 pages, a message is printed indicating that the maintenance kit should be replaced. The maintenance kit must then be replaced immediately .
4-6 Mainten ance Cleaning the Printer T o avoid print quality problems, the interior of the printer must be cleaned with every toner container replacement. 1 Open the top cover and front cover . 2 Lift the developer unit together with the toner container out of the printer .
Maintenanc e 4-7 4 Place the drum unit flat on a clean, level surface. 5 Use a clean, lint free cloth to clean dust and dirt away from the metal registration roller . 6 On the drum unit, slide the charger cleaner (green) back and forth 2 or 3 times to clean the charger wire, then return it to its original position (CLEANER HOME POSITION ).
4-8 Mainten ance 8 Return the developer unit to its position, aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer . Then, close the front cover and top cover .
Maintenanc e 4-9 Prolonged Non-Use and Moving of the Printer Prolonged Non-use If you ever leave the printer unused for a long period of time, remove the power cord from the wall outlet. We recommend you consult with your dealer about the additional actions you should take to avoid possible damage that may occur when the printer is used next time.
4-10 Maintenance.
T roublesho oting 5-1 5 T r oubleshooting This chapter explains how to handle printer problems, understand indicator combinations, and clean paper jams .
5-2 T roubleshooting General Guidelines The table below provides basic solutions for problems you may encounter with the printer . We suggest you consult this table to troubleshoot the problems before calling for service repairs. Tips Printer problems may be solved easily by following the tips below .
T roublesho oting 5-3 Print Quality Problems The tables and diagrams in the following sections define print quality problems and the corrective action you can conduct to solve the problems. Some solutions may require cleaning or replacing parts of the printer .
5-4 T roubleshooting Faint or blurred p rinting Check the toner container and if necessary replace. Refer to T oner Container Replacement on page 4-2 . Clean the charger wire. Refer to Cleaning the Printer on page 4-6 . Gray background Check the toner container and if necessary replace.
T roublesho oting 5-5 Underst anding Indicator s The indicator displays generally fall into one of three categories: normal operation, maintenance and errors (repairs). Click the icon to play the animation of the indicator combinations. Right-click an indicator , then select Playback and Play to play the animation repeatedly .
5-6 T roubleshooting The printer is installing toner . The printer is receiving dat a. The printer is receiving dat a. Printing resumes when the [GO] is pressed. The printer is printing the last page after waiting. Printing is possible. Offline st atus.
T roublesho oting 5-7 The printer is in sleep mode.The printer returns to online st atus when the [GO] is pressed, the cover is opened and closed, o r the printer receives the print jobs.
5-8 T roubleshooting Maintenance Indication The table below shows the indicator combinations when user intervention is required. It is assumed that the printer is online and is processing data. Indicator Meaning Remedy There is no paper in the casset te, MP tray .
T roublesho oting 5-9 A paper ja m occurred durin g printing. Open the printer cover and remove th e jammed pa per . The toner is r unning low . Have a ne w toner container ready . The toner ha s run out. Replace with a new toner con tainer . After replacing the toner con tainer , clean the inside of the printer .
5-10 T roubleshooting Error Indication If the indicato rs light or fl ash repeated ly in manne rs not descr ibed above for normal or mainten ance indication, a service error has probably occurred. Pre ss the power switch to turn the machine off, wait 5 seconds and then turn the printer on ag ain.
T roublesho oting 5-1 1 Cleaning Paper Jams If paper jams in the p aper transport system, or no p aper sheets are fed at all, the printer automatically goes offline, and the Jam indicator will light. S t atus Monitor or Embedded Web Server can indicate the location of the paper jam (the component where the p aper jam has occurred).
5-12 T roubleshooting General Considerati ons for Clearing Jams Bear in mind the following considerations when attempting paper jam removal: • If paper jams occur frequently , try using a different type of p aper , replace the paper with p aper from another ream, or flip the paper stack over .
T roublesho oting 5- 13 Paper Cassette/Paper Feeder 1 Pull out the cassette or optional paper feeder . 2 Remove any partially fed p aper . 3 Push the cassette back in securely . The printer warms up and resumes printing. IMPORTANT Do not try to remove paper that has already been partially fed.
5-14 T roubleshooting Duplexer Paper is jammed in the duplexer . Remove the jammed paper using the procedure given below . 1 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer . 2 Open the duplexer's cover in front of the printer and remove any jammed paper .
T roublesho oting 5- 15 Inside the Printer 1 Pull the paper cassette all the way out of the printer . Remove any partially fed p aper . 2 Open the top cover and front cover , and lift the developer unit together with the toner container out of the printer .
5-16 T roubleshooting 5 Return the drum unit to its position, aligning the guides at both ends with the slots in the printer . 6 Insert the developer unit together with the toner cont ainer , back into the machine. Close the top cover and the front cover .
T roublesho oting 5- 17 Rear Cover 1 Open the rear cover and remove the jammed paper by pulling it out. If the paper is jammed inside the fuser unit, open the fuser cover and remove the paper by pulling it out. 2 Close the rear cover , and open and close the top cover to clear the error .
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Option 6-1 6O p t i o n This chapter explains the options for this printer . General Information 6-2 Exp ansion Memory M odules 6-3 Removing a Memory Module 6-5 V erifying the expanded memory 6-5 Pape.
6-2 Option General Information The printers have the following options available to satisfy your printing requirements. For instructions on installing individual options, refer to the documentation included with the option. Some options are explained in the following sections.
Option 6-3 Exp ansion Memory Modu les T o expand the printer memory for more complex print jobs and faster print speed, you can plug in optional memory module (dual in line memory module) in the memory slot provided on the printer main controller board.
6-4 Option Inst alling the Memory Module 1 T urn of f the printer and disconnect the power cord and printer cable. 2 Remove the right cover as shown in the figure. 3 Remove the fixing tape in case of the first inst allation. Then, remove the memory slot cover as shown in the figure.
Option 6-5 7 The memory module is secured to the memory socket with the clamps. 8 Reinstall the memory slot cover and the right cover . Removing a Memory Module T o remove a memory module, remove the right cover and the memory slot cover from the printer .
6-6 Option Paper Feeder (PF-100) The PF-100 allows you to add one (for P-3520D) or two (for P-3521 D) more paper cassette to the bottom of the printer for continuous feeding of a large volume of paper . Each paper cassette can hold up to approximately 250 sheets of ISO A4, ISO A5, JIS B5, Letter , or Legal size (80g/m 2 ) paper .
Option 6-7 Network Interface Card (IB-23) The network interface card supports TCP/IP , IPX/SPX, NetBEUI and AppleT alk protocols, so that the printer can be used on network environments including Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, NetW are, etc.
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Appendix 7-1 7 A ppendix This section lists the following information of this printer . Specifications 7-2 Environment al St andard Requirements 7-4.
7-2 Appendix Specifications Note These specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description P-3520D P-3521D T ype Desktop Printing Method Electrophotography , laser scan Paper Weight .
Appendix 7-3 Operating Environment T emperature 10 to 32.5°C/50 to 90.5°F Humidity 15 to 80 % Altitude 2,500 m/8,202 ft maximum Brightness 1,500 lux maximum Supported OS Microsoft Windows XP/V ista/7/8, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2 Mac OS X 10.
7-4 Appendix Environment al S t andard Requirement s This machine conforms to the following environmental st andard requirements. • T ime for switching to Sleep mode (default): 1 minute • Duplex P.
Index-1 Inde x A Adhesive label ......... ............................ ............ ........... ..... 2 -7 Attention indicator operation pa nel ........................... .............. ................ 1-4 C Cancel key ........................ .....
Index-2 toner container ............. .............. ................. ..............4-3 M Machine part s ................. .............. ................. ................ ...1-1 Maintenance T oner container replacement, cleaning ............. .....
Index-3 U Understanding indicat ors .......... ................. .............. ........ 5-5 USB cable connection .............. .......................................... ........ 3-2 USB interface connector components ...... ................. ......
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