PRINTER Controller Infotec 4151 4181 4182 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 2 (option) For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Manuals for This Machine Manuals for This Machine The following manuals separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals. ❖ Copy Reference Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier. ❖ System Settings Describes the system settings of this machine.
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❖ Specification Low Power mode Copy feature Printer or facsimile installed Power consumption 70 Wh 80 Wh Default Time 15 minutes 15 minutes Less than 20 seconds Less than 20 seconds Power consumption - 70 Wh Default Time - 30 minutes Recovery Time - 20 seconds Power consumption Less than 1 Wh - Default Time 30 minutes - Recovery Time 20 seconds - Recovery Time Sleep Mode Auto Off mode Recycled Paper In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled pape
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties ................................. 1 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. 1 Windows 2000/Windows XP- Accessing the Printer Properties..................... 2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... 4 PostScript - Setting Up for Printing ....................................................
4. Using the Control Panel Adjusting Printer Features ...................................................................... 23 Printer Features Menu ................................................................................. 23 Printer Features Parameters ................................................................... 27 Job Control Menu......................................................................................... 27 Network Setup Menu...................................................
1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job B Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make any settings you require and click [Apply]. D Click [OK] to start printing. 1 Windows 2000/Windows XP- Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Note ❒ Under Windows XP, click [Start] on the taskbar, and then click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. 1 B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The Printing Preferences Properties appear.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
PCL Menu 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. 1 Note ❒ The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties 1 Changing the default printer settings To make the Printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties dialog box from the [Printers]window. Note ❒ With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied. A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing B Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. C Make any settings you require and click [Apply]. D Click [OK] to start printing. 1 Windows 2000/Windows XP- Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Note ❒ Under Windows XP, click [Start] on the taskbar, and then click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. 1 B Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The Printing Preferences Properties appear.
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties 1 Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Properties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. 1 Note ❒ The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog box may differ depending on the application.
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Setting up for printing from an application A Open the file you want to print. B On the [File] menu, click [Print]. 1 The [Printer] dialog box appears. C Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer :] box, and make the printer settings. D After configuring the settings, click [Print] .
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 Canceling a Print Job 1 A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Select the name of the job you want to cancel. C On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel].
Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job A Double-click the printer's icon on the desktop. 1 A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B Select the name of the job you want to cancel. C Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon. D Press {Job Reset}} on the control panel. ZENS570N The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled.
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2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver A Close all applications that are running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. 2 A Close all applications that are running.
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PostScript printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures. 2 Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver A Close all applications that are running. B Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. 2 A Close all applications that are running.
3. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution Toner is running out. It is time to supply toner. Bypass Tray in Use Please Wait Bypass tray is in use for copier or facsimile mode. Wait until the job which use the Bypass Tray will be completed. Clear Misfeed(s) There is misfeed at the right cover. Remove the misfed paper following the instructions inside the right cover. Close Front Cover The front cover is open.
Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Load Tray # Description Solution There is no paper left in this tray. Load paper into the tray indicated. Add memory to the printer. Job Incomplete A memory overflow has occurred. Memory Full A memory full has occurred. Add memory to the printer. Offline The printer is offline. The printer cannot accept or print out data. If you want to put the printer online, press {On Line} }. Printing... The printer is printing. Wait for a while.
Machine Does Not Print Machine Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Turn on the machine. Is the interface cable properly connected? Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any connectors or screws, make sure that they are fastened securely. Are you using the correct interface cable? Be sure to use the correct one. If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one.
Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Problem Action An image is printed on the reverse side of the paper. Set the paper upside down. Multiple pages are fed through the printer at once. Remove all the paper from the tray and fan them gently. Paper misfeeds occur frequently. Check the paper size settings. Use the recommended paper. Avoid using curled, folded or wrinkled paper, perforated paper, or glossy paper. An control panel error message stays on after removing the misfed paper.
4. Using the Control Panel Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, the "Printer Features" gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. "Printer Features" settings you make are retained even when you turn off the printer. Reference For more information about the copy features and their system settings, see the Copy Reference and the System Settings manuals.
Using the Control Panel Category Function menu Job Control Paper Input ⇒ p.27 Tray Priority Tray Locking Bypass Paper Size Standard Size Custom Size Duplex Print Quality Edge Smoothing Resolution PCL PS Toner Saving System 4 Print PS Errors I/O Timeout I/O Buffer Page Protect Auto Continue Sub Paper Size PCL Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number Point Size Font Pitch Symbol Set Network Setup IP Address ⇒ p.34 Subnet Mask Gateway Address Maintenance Restart Printer ⇒ p.
Adjusting Printer Features Accessing the Printer Features Menu Press {User Tools/Counter} }. Dial k Dial se/ ial ZENS058N 4 Press the 0 or 1 key to display “5.Printer Features”, and then press {OK} }. The following screen appears on the panel display. Press the 0 or 1 key to display the following four items one by one. • Job Control • Network Setup • Maintenance • List Print Note ❒ 1 key : Press to go to the next menu.
Using the Control Panel ❒ After making the printer settings, press {User Tools/Counter} } to return to the initial display. Dial k Dial se/ ial ZENS058N ❒ The revised settings are not canceled even if the power switch is turned off.
Printer Features Parameters Printer Features Parameters Job Control Menu There are five menu items in the “Job Control” menu. • Paper Input • Duplex • Print Quality • System • PCL Menu 4 Job Control Parameters ❖ Paper Input Menu Description Tray Priority When no tray or paper size is selected for a print job, the tray selected here is used. Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Tray 4 Note ❒ Default: Tray 1 ❒ Only the installed trays appear on the panel display.
Using the Control Panel Menu Description Bypass Paper Size You can specify the paper size, standard or custom, for the Bypass Tray. When the bypass paper size is not specified, the paper size you set on the control panel is used. If you use PCL 6 or PS2 printer driver to print custom paper size, the paper size you set in the printer driver is used. If you use PCL 5e printer driver to print custom paper size, paper size you set on the control panel is used.
Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Resolution You can set the print resolution in dots per inch. ❖ PCL 300 dpi, 600 dpi ❖ PS 300 dpi, 600 dpi Note ❒ Default: 600 dpi ❒ The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on control panel. Toner Saving You can select whether to enable Toner Saving. 4 • Off • On Note ❒ Default: Off ❒ If “Toner Saving” is “On”, “EdgeSmoothing” is ignored even if it is “On”.
Using the Control Panel Menu Description Page Protect When the "Print Overrun. Job Incomplete.” message appears on the panel display, set this function to "On”. • Auto • On Note ❒ Be sure to return “Page Protect”to “Auto” after the print job. With “Page Protect” “On”, the printer performance might be decreased. ❒ Default: Auto ❒ The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on control panel. Auto Continue 4 You can set whether to enable Auto Continue.
Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Font Source You can set the location of the default font. • Internal • Download Note ❒ Default: Internal ❒ When you select "Download", you can select only fonts downloaded to printer RAM. Font Number You can set the ID of the default font you want to use. • 0 to 54 (for Internal) • 1 to 54 (for Download source) Note 4 ❒ Default: Internal ❒ Default: 0 Point Size You can set the point size you want to use for the default font. 4 to 999.75 by 0.
Using the Control Panel Changing the Paper Input Menu The following procedure describes changing the “Tray Priority” as an example in the “Paper Input”menu. A Press {User Tools/Counter}}. Dial k Dial 4 se/ ial ZENS058N B Press the 0 or 1 key until the following message appears on the panel display. C Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. D Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. E Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display.
Printer Features Parameters F Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. G Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. H Press the 0 or 1 key to select the tray type you want to use. I Press {OK}}. 4 “Programmed” is displayed for two seconds. J The following screen appears on the panel display. K Press {User Tools/Counter}} to return to the initial display.
Using the Control Panel Network Setup Menu There are three menu items in the “Network Setup” menu. • IP Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway Address Note ❒ This “Network Setup” menu appears only when installing the optional Network Interface Board. Network Setup Parameters 4 Menu Description IP Address You can set the IP Address. Note ❒ Default: All zero Reference See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Panel” in Printer Reference 1. Subnet Mask You can set the Subnet Mask.
Printer Features Parameters Maintenance Menu There are three menu items in the “Maintenance” menu. • Restart Printer • Menu Reset • Hex Dump Maintenance Parameters Menu Description Restart Printer You can restart the printer. ⇒ p.35 “Restarting a Printer” Menu Reset You can reset the menu settings to the factory defaults except the optional Network Interface Board settings. Hex Dump You can set to isolate the source of a print job problem.
Using the Control Panel B Press the 0 or 1 key until the following message appears on the panel display. C Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. D Press the 0 or 1 key until the following message appears on the panel dis- 4 play. E Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. F Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. G Press {OK}}. “Ready” appears on the panel display.
Printer Features Parameters List Print Menu There are four menu items in the “List Print” menu. • Configuration Page • Menu List • PCL Font List • PS Font List List Print Parameters Menu Description Configuration Page You can print a Configuration Page. ⇒ p.37 “Printing a Configuration Page” Menu List You can print the Menu List which shows the function menus of this machine. PCL Font List You can print a PCL Font List. PS Font List You can print a PS Font List.
Using the Control Panel B Press the 0 or 1 key until the following message appears on the panel display. C Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. D Press the 0 or 1 key until the following message appears on the panel dis- 4 play. E Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. F Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. G Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display.
Printer Features Parameters Interpreting the Configuration Page Reference ❖ Printer ID Shows the serial number assigned to the board by its manufacturer. ❖ Firmware Version Shows the version number of the printer firmware. ❖ Pages Printed Shows the total number of pages printed by the printer to date. 4 ❖ Total Memory Shows the total amount of memory (SDRAM) installed on the printer. ❖ Options Show the options that you installed. Job Control Shows the settings made under the “Job Control” menu.
Using the Control Panel Adjusting System Settings Accessing the System Settings A Press {User Tools/Counter}}. Dial 4 k Dial se/ ial ZENS058N B Press the 0 or 1 key to display “2.System Settings”. C Press {OK}}. The following screen appears on the panel display. Select the desired menu you want to change. D Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display, and then press {OK} }. ⇒ p.
Adjusting System Settings System Settings Parameters This section contains the information about the parameters used for the printer. Reference For more information about the other parameters in the System Settings menu, see the “System Settings” manual. Menu Description 1.Function Priority You can specify the mode (Copier, Fax or Printer) to be displayed immediately after the operation switch is turned on or System Reset mode is turned on. Note ❒ Default: Copier 3.
Using the Control Panel Menu Description 11Print Priority (setting the multi-accessing function) Sets the print priority for each mode. • “Copier” Print priority is given to the copy function. • “Fax” Print priority is given to the fax function. • “Printer” Print priority is given to the printer function. • “Interleave” Prints jobs in the order in which they are initiated regardless of mode/function. • “Display” Print priority is given to the mode displayed on the display.
Adjusting System Settings Menu Description 4 Registering the key operator code (4.Prog. Key Op. Code) Register or change the key operator access code (8 digits). • Register the access code Select this function and input your desired number (8 digits) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} } key. • Change the access code When you select this function, the currently registered code is displayed on the left. 4 Enter the new code (8 digits) with the number keys, and then press the {OK} } key. 5.
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5. Appendix Collate and Rotate Collate If you select the collate function on the printer driver, the machine will store print data in memory and automatically collate the printouts. The collate function can be turned on or off from the printer driver. The machine automatically rotates the printouts under the following conditions: • When using A4, Letter or B5 paper • Paper with the same size and different orientations (e.g.
Appendix Specifications This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for the printer, including the information about the options. Component Resolution Specification 300 × 300 dpi; PCL5e *1 , PS2 *2 Printing Speed 600 × 600 dpi; PCL5e *1 , PCL6, PS2 15ppm, 18ppm (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K) Note Parallel Interface ❒ Printing Speed depends on the machine. Confirm which type of machine you have.
Specifications Options Network Interface Board Type 1018 ❖ Topology: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX) ❖ Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk ❖ Interface Connector: RJ45 ❖ Required Cable: Interface cable with ferrite core *A cable is not provided with this option.
INDEX A Auto Off Timer, 41 C Cancel key, 25 Config. Page, 37 Configuration Page, 37 E error, 19 F Function Priority, 41 H Hex Dump, 35 J Job Control, 25, 27 K Key Operators Tools, 42 L List Print, 25, 37 M Macintosh, 18 Maintenance, 25, 35 menu, accessing, 25 Menu List, 37 Menu Reset, 35 messages, 19 48 N Network Setup, 25, 34 P panel display, messages, 19 Paper Input, 27 Parameters, 27 PCL 5e, 1 Windows 2000, uninstalling, 15 Windows 95/98/Me, uninstalling, 15 Windows NT 4.
T Troubleshooting, 19 U User Tools/Counter key, 26 W Windows 2000 PCL 5e, uninstalling, 15 PCL 6, uninstalling, 15 PostScript, uninstalling, 17 printer properties, PCL, 2 printer properties, PostScript, 7 Windows 95/98/Me PCL 5e, uninstalling, 15 PCL 6, uninstalling, 15 PostScript, uninstalling, 17 printer properties, PCL, 1 printer properties, PostScript, 6 Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT canceling a job, 12 Windows NT 4.
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Note to users in the United States of America Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
PRINTER Controller Type 1018 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 2 (option) UE USA B405-8907A