KYOCERA FS-3830N Benutzerhandbuch

Glossary

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Operator panel

This is located on the top of the printer. The 

panel consists of the message display three 

indicators and eight keys. The message display 

shows the printer’s status. Press the keys when 

you want to switch the printer between online 

and offline status, or to cancel printing.

Outline font

With outline fonts, characters outlines are 

represented by numerical expressions, and fonts 

can be enlarged, reduced, or painted in different 

ways by changing the numeric values of those 

expressions. Printing remains clear even if you 

enlarge fonts, since the letters are defined by an 

outline. You can specify font size in steps of 0.25 

points up to 999.75 points.

Parallel interface

With this interface, data transfer between the 

printer and the computer takes place on 8-bit 

chunks. The printer can perform IEEE1284 

compatible bi-directional communications.

Printer driver

The printer driver makes it possible for you to 

print data created using application software. 

The printer driver for either the printer is on the 

CD-ROM supplied with the printer. Install the 

printer driver on the computer connected to the 

printer.

RAM disk

This is a virtual disk drive that uses part of the 

printer’s memory. With RAM disk you can set 

any memory size arbitrarily, and use electronic 

sorting (to reduce print time).

Rear tray

Tray installed at the rear of the printer. Select 

paper output to the rear tray when printing on 

postcards, envelopes, or labels.

Simple Network Management 

Protocol (SNMP)

This is a protocol for the management of 

networks that use TCP/IP (Transmission Control 

Protocol/Internet Protocol).

Sleep mode

This mode is activated after a specified amount 

of time elapses. The printer goes into economy 

mode and a minimum amount of power is 

consumed. You can change the amount of time 

before the printer goes into sleep mode from the 

printer’s operator panel. The default setting is 15 

minutes.

Status page

This lists printer conditions, such as the printer’s 

memory, the total number of copies printed, and 

paper source settings. 

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

An interface standard for tow to middle speed 

serial interfaces. This printer supports Hi-Speed 

USB 2.0. The maximum transfer rate is 

480 Mbps and the maximum cable length is 

5 meters (16 feet).