A3 Multi-Function Copier Quick Start Guide
Avision Inc.
Table of Contents
- Removing the Box and Packing Material
- Removing the Tapes and Latch
- Install the Toner Cartridge
- Install the Developing Unit
- Install the Drum Unit
- Raise the Paper Stopper
- Releasing the Lock Switch
- Load Paper into the Main Tray
- Load Paper into the Manual Tray
- Connect to Power
- Connect to a Wired Network
- Specify a Static IP Address
- Install the Printer Driver
1. Removing the Box and Packing Material
1. Open the carton with a utility knife and take out all accessories, including the Developing Unit (①), Power Cord/CD (②), Drum Unit (③), and Toner Cartridge (④), as shown below.
Diagram shows an opened carton with four labeled accessory packages: Developing Unit (①), Power Cord/CD (②), Drum Unit (③), and Toner Cartridge (④).
2. Remove four box supports.
Diagram shows the inside of the carton with four circular markers indicating box supports, with upward arrows pointing to them.
3. Remove all buckles on the sides of the printer box.
Diagram shows a hand using a utility knife to cut tape on the side of the printer box.
4. Pull the printer box upward.
Diagram shows an upward arrow indicating lifting the printer box out of the carton.
5. Check all items against the check list. If anything missing, contact your authorized distributor.
| No. | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MFP main unit | 1 |
| 2 | Drum unit | 1 |
| 3 | Toner Cartridge | 1 |
| 4 | Developing unit | 1 |
| 5 | Power Cord | 1 |
| 6 | USB Cable | 1 |
| 7 | DVD-ROM (driver and manual) | 1 |
| 8 | Warranty Card | 1 |
| 9 | Quick Installation Guide (This Document) | 1 |
Diagram displays the MFP main unit (①) and the individual components: Drum Unit (②), Toner Cartridge (③), Developing Unit (④), Power Cord (⑤), USB Cable (⑥), DVD-ROM (⑦), Warranty Card (⑧), and Quick Installation Guide (⑨).
2. Removing the Tapes and Latch
1. Pull down the manual tray and remove the tape.
Diagram shows the manual tray pulled down with tape being removed.
2. Pull the Paper Tray and remove the tapes on the Tray.
Diagram shows the main paper tray pulled out with tapes being removed from its interior.
3. Open Side Door and remove the tapes on the fuser.
Diagram shows the side door open, revealing the fuser area where tapes are removed.
4. Remove the Latch and its instruction sheet by pressing the bolt with one hand and pulling the latch with the other hand as shown below.
Diagram shows hands pressing a bolt and pulling a latch to remove a component.
3. Install the Toner Cartridge
WARNING!
- Be careful not to inhale toner.
- To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the toner rollers.
- If toner gets on your clothing or other fabric, wipe off the toner with a dry cloth. Wash the items in cold water and dry them in the shade.
- To prevent the toner cartridge from damage, do not expose it to light for more than several minutes.
5. Open the front cover by pulling the handle as shown.
Diagram shows the front cover being opened by pulling a handle.
6. Remove the package cushion and tapes on the toner cartridge. Tilt the toner cartridge up and down and then right and left 10 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the toner cartridge.
Diagram shows a toner cartridge being handled and tilted in various directions to distribute toner.
7. Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and insert it to its proper position as shown.
Diagram shows a hand holding the toner cartridge handle and inserting it into the machine.
8. Close the front cover.
Diagram shows the front cover being closed.
4. Install the Developing Unit
Caution!
To prevent damage to the Developing Unit, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
1. Pull the handle down to open the Side Door as shown.
Diagram shows the side door being opened by pulling a handle downwards.
2. Open the paper guide latch ① in a clockwise direction, and then push the paper guide ② up to fix the paper guide.
Diagram shows two close-ups: one of a latch being rotated clockwise (①), and another of a paper guide being pushed upwards (②).
3. Remove the tape ①, protective film ②, and the plugs ③ on both sides.
Diagram shows a component with tape (①), protective film (②), and plugs (③) being removed from its sides.
Important: Do not remove the transparent plastic protective cover on the surface of the developing unit as shown in the figure to avoid abnormal images.
4. Open the handle of the developing unit and hold the handle with both hands, as shown in the figure below.
Diagram shows a developing unit with its handle open, held by two hands.
5. Hold the handle with both hands, placing the front end of the developing unit to the top of the rails on both sides ①, and then gently push the developing unit into the machine along the rails ②. Make sure the handles are closed and left flat on the surface of the developing unit as shown in below ③.
Diagram shows three steps: placing the unit onto rails (①), pushing it along the rails (②), and ensuring the handles are closed (③).
6. Pull down the latch of the paper guide counterclockwise to restore the latch or the paper guide to its original status.
Diagram shows a latch being pulled counterclockwise.
7. Close the Side Door and then the Manual Tray as shown.
Diagram shows a sequence of closing the side door and then the manual tray.
5. Install the Drum Unit
1. Open the side door by pulling the handle as shown.
Diagram shows the side door being opened by pulling a handle.
2. Remove the plastic bag, tape ①, and then press down the Release Arms ② to pull out the protective film ③.
Diagram shows a drum unit with plastic bag and tape removed (①), release arms pressed down (②), and protective film pulled out (③).
3. Pull up the Release Arms on both ends.
Diagram shows release arms being pulled upwards.
Note: To prevent damage to the Developing Unit, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
4. Holding the handle of the Drum Unit, insert the Drum Unit horizontally into the slot along the top of the support frame on both sides.
Diagram shows a drum unit being inserted horizontally into the machine.
5. Close the Side Door and then the Manual Tray as shown.
Diagram shows a sequence of closing the side door and then the manual tray.
6. Raise the Paper Stopper
According to your paper length, raise its paper stopper.
Diagram shows a paper stopper on the output tray being adjusted upwards.
7. Releasing the Lock Switch
The product is designed with a lock switch to protect the machine from damage during transportation. As a result, before using the product, please move the lock switch to the [Unlocking position], otherwise the product may not work.
Diagram shows a close-up of a lock switch labeled "Unlock Position" with an upward arrow indicating the direction of movement.
Note: To transport the machine, be sure to move the lock switch back to the locked position.
8. Load Paper into the Main Tray
1. Fan your paper first to ensure that the pages do not stick together.
Diagram shows paper sheets being fanned.
2. Align the edges of the documents by tapping the bottom of the stack against the table top. Rotate the stack 90 degrees and repeat.
Diagram shows a stack of paper being tapped on a surface to align edges, and then rotated.
3. Pull out the main input tray.
Diagram shows the main input tray being pulled out of the machine.
4. Push the center of the [Width guide tab] as shown, and move the width guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded.
Diagram shows a width guide tab being pushed and the width guide being adjusted.
5. Unlock the length guide, squeeze the bottom of the [Length guide tab] inward as shown, and slide the guide to the correct position for the paper size being loaded.
Diagram shows a length guide tab being squeezed and the length guide being adjusted.
6. Load the paper stack face up. Note the print side face up for single-sided printing.
Diagram shows paper being loaded into the tray with the "face up" side indicated.
7. Pull back the main tray.
Diagram shows the main tray being pushed back into the machine.
8.1 Load Paper into the Manual Tray
1. Open the manual tray by grasping the handle and pull it down.
Diagram shows the manual tray being opened downwards.
2. Pull out the manual tray extension to meet your paper size.
Diagram shows the manual tray extension being pulled out.
3. Fan your paper first to ensure that the pages do not stick together.
Diagram shows paper sheets being fanned.
4. Align the edges of the documents by tapping the bottom of the stack against the table top. Rotate the stack 90 degrees and repeat.
Diagram shows a stack of paper being tapped on a surface to align edges, and then rotated.
5. Load the paper stack face down and slide the paper guides so that they slightly touch the paper stack.
Diagram shows paper being loaded into the manual tray with the "face down" side indicated, and paper guides adjusted.
9. Connect to Power
1. Connect one end of the power cable to the power jack of your product. Connect the other end to an appropriate power outlet.
Diagram shows the power cable connected to the back of the machine and plugged into a wall outlet.
2. Press the Power button on the bottom of the Control Panel to turn on the machine.
Diagram shows the control panel with the power button highlighted, indicating it should be pressed.
10. Connect to a Wired Network
1. Connect one end of your network cable to an available port of your Ethernet Hub.
Diagram shows a network cable plugged into an Ethernet hub.
2. Connect the other end to the LAN port at the back of the product as shown.
Diagram shows the back of the machine with a network cable plugged into the LAN port.
11. Specify a Static IP Address
Obtain the Product's IP Address: Tap [More Settings] on the main screen and then choose [Show Machine Status]; the IP address can be found.
Diagram sequence shows navigating from the main screen to the 'Machine Status' page where IP address is displayed.
1. Tap [More Settings] on the main screen and then choose [Show Machine Status]. This will prompt the [Machine Status] page.
Diagram shows the main screen with [More Settings] highlighted, followed by the [Machine Status] page.
2. Tap the "Tools" tab to prompt the "Tools" page.
Diagram shows the [Machine Status] page with the [Tools] tab highlighted.
3. Tap the "Network Settings" > "TCP/IP Settings" option. The following TCP/IP screen will be displayed. Disable DHCP, and be sure to enter the address information in the "IP address", "Subnet Mask", and "Gateway" fields respectively.
Diagram shows the TCP/IP Settings screen with fields for IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DHCP option.
4. Tap [Back] to leave the screen.
Diagram shows the [Back] button being tapped.
5. Tap the "Home" button on the Control Panel to show the main operation screen.
Diagram shows the [Home] button on the control panel being tapped.
12. Install the Printer Driver
Windows
System Requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Note: The printer driver includes the scanner driver, Capture Tool (Scanning Tool), and Printer Status Monitor. After installation, these programs are also installed on your computer. The scanner driver and Capture Tool allow scanning via your computer, while the Printer Status Monitor helps monitor printer status, consumables, and error conditions.
USB Interface Users
Important: DO NOT connect the USB cable before installing the scanner and printer drivers.
1. Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation menu will be displayed. Click "Install Printer Driver" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Diagram shows a CD-ROM being inserted into a drive, and a setup menu with an "Install Printer Driver" button.
2. When the Setup Type dialog box appears, select [USB].
Diagram shows the "Setup Type" dialog box with the [USB] option selected.
3. Select if you wish to create a Capture Tool shortcut on your desktop.
Diagram shows a "Create Shortcut" dialog box asking about creating a desktop shortcut.
4. During installation, the USB Connection dialog box will prompt you to connect the MFP to your computer with a USB cable.
Diagram shows a USB connection dialog box with instructions to connect the MFP via USB.
5. When the "Found New Hardware" screen appears, click [Next] to continue.
Diagram shows the "Found New Hardware" wizard.
6. When the Finish dialog box appears, click Finish to complete. If successfully installed, a printer named "Avision AMXXXX Printer" will be added in the "Printers and Faxes" option from the Control Panel (xxxx indicates model name).
Diagram shows the "Finish" dialog box and a notification about the printer being added.
Network Interface Users
1. Insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive. The installation menu will be displayed. Click "Install Printer Driver" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Diagram shows a CD-ROM being inserted into a drive, and a setup menu with an "Install Printer Driver" button.
1. When the Setup Type dialog box appears, check [TCP/IP] and click [Next] to continue.
Diagram shows the "Setup Type" dialog box with the [TCP/IP] option selected.
2. When the following Set IP dialog box appears, choose one of the following options and click [Add] to add to the printer list. When the desired option setting is completed, click [OK].
Diagram shows the "Set IP" dialog box with options to add to the printer list.
3. Select if you wish to create a Capture Tool shortcut on your desktop.
Diagram shows a "Create Shortcut" dialog box asking about creating a desktop shortcut.
4. When the Finish dialog box appears, choose "Finish" to complete. If successfully installed, a printer named "Avision AMXXXX NetWork" will be added in the "Printers and Faxes" option from the Control Panel (xxxx indicates model name).
Diagram shows the "Finish" dialog box and a notification about the printer being added.
Uninstalling the Scanner Driver and Printer Driver
1. From the "Start" menu, select "All Programs", "Avision AMXXXX MFP", and then "Uninstall Driver". Or from the "Start" menu, select "Control Panel", "Add or Remove Programs", "Avision AMXXXX MFP", and then "Remove".
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete removing the scanner driver and the printer driver.
Note: For more information, please refer to the user manual on the CD. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
