User’s Guide: Print Functions
Table of contents 1 2 Printer Functions 1.1 1.2 Overview of printer functions ........................................................................................................ 1-2 System requirements...................................................................................................................... 1-3 For Windows .......................................................................................................................................1-3 For Mac OS...................
Skipping blank pages ([Skip Blank Pages]) ......................................................................................2-22 2.4.4 Adjusting the layout ..........................................................................................................................2-23 Printing in a booklet format ([Booklet])..............................................................................................2-23 Adding a margin on pages ([Binding Margin])..........................................
3 2.6.2 2.6.3 2.6.4 Available operations in the [Configure] tab .......................................................................................2-52 Available operations in the [Settings] tab..........................................................................................2-52 [Printing Preferences] window of the printer driver...........................................................................2-53 How to display the [Printing Preferences] window .....................................
4 3.4.3 Saving the number of printed sheets................................................................................................3-17 Copying on both sides of paper ([2-Sided]) ......................................................................................3-17 Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet ([Pages per Sheet:]) .............................3-17 3.4.4 Adjusting the layout .........................................................................................
How to use Direct Print .......................................................................................................................4-2 4.2 5 Printing directly from a USB memory device ............................................................................... 4-3 Printing from a USB memory device ..................................................................................................4-3 Supported USB memory devices .................................................................
1 Printer Functions
1.1 Overview of printer functions 1 Printer Functions 1.1 Overview of printer functions 1 The printer driver is software that specifies how to use the printing functions of this machine from other application software. When you install the printer driver on your computer, you can use a variety of this machine's printing functions. Furthermore, the printer driver supports a wide range of connection methods and provides flexibility in various environments.
1.2 1.2 1 System requirements System requirements For Windows Item Specifications Operating system The supported versions of the operating system vary depending on the installed printer driver. For details, refer to page 2-5. CPU Any processor of the same or higher specifications as recommended for your operating system Memory Memory capacity as recommended for your operating system The memory space must be enough for the OS and applications used.
1.3 1.3 1 Cable connection ports of this machine Cable connection ports of this machine The printer cables are connected to each port on this machine. 1 USB TEL LAN LINE 2 No. Port Description 1 USB port Use a USB interface cable for USB connection. Use a type A (4-pin, male) to type B (4-pin, male) USB cable. A USB cable measuring three meters or less is recommended. 2 Ethernet (LAN) Port (1000Base-T/100BaseTX/10Base-T) Use the LAN cable to connect this machine to the network.
2 Printing in the Windows Environment
2.1 Preparation for printing (network connection) 2 Printing in the Windows Environment 2.1 Preparation for printing (network connection) 2.1.1 Overview 2 Before using this machine as a printer, you need to install the printer driver on your computer. This section describes preparatory steps for printing from this machine using the installer that are supplied with this machine. 2.1.
2.1 2 Preparation for printing (network connection) Configuring the network printing environment Set up the operating environment to suit the printing method. If the printing method is not specified before installation, Normal Printing (Port 9100) is selected for printing. Use Normal Printing (Port 9100) unless otherwise specified. For details on how to configure settings, refer to Chapter 1 "Using Web Connection" in [User's Guide: Applied Functions].
2.1 2 Preparation for printing (network connection) Preparing CD-ROM disks for the printer driver The following CD-ROMs are supplied with this machine: The printer driver is included on the Driver & Utilities CD-ROM. CD-ROM Description Driver & Utilities CD-ROM Contains Windows printer driver (PCL/PS/XPS), Mac OS printer driver, Linux printer driver, and TWAIN driver. This also contains the page for downloading utility software. User's Guide CD-ROM Contains user's guides.
2.1 Preparation for printing (network connection) 2 Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver The following lists the printer drivers included on the CD-ROMs supplied with this machine and the supported operating systems.
2.1 2 Preparation for printing (network connection) Installation procedure Install the printer driver using the installer. 0 Administrator privileges are required to perform this task. 0 Use the Driver & Utilities CD-ROM. 1 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. % Make sure that the installer starts, then proceed to Step 2. % If the installer does not start, open the printer driver folder on the CD-ROM, double-click [Setup.exe], then go to Step 3.
2.1 2 Preparation for printing (network connection) 7 Select the check box of the printer driver you want to install, then click [Next]. % For features of each printer driver, refer to page 2-4. 8 Check the components to be installed, then click [Install]. 9 If necessary, change the printer name or print a test page, then click [Finish]. Installation of the printer driver is then completed. Settings Description [Review] Displays the installed components for checking.
2.1 2.1.4 2 Preparation for printing (network connection) Initializing the printer driver Configuring the optional environment of this machine When you use this machine for the first time, check that information such as what options are installed on this machine and whether or not authentication settings have been configured is correctly reflected to the printer driver. 1 Display the [Properties] window of the printer driver.
2.2 2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 2.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 2.2.1 Overview Before using this machine as a printer, you need to install the printer driver on your computer. This section describes preparatory steps for printing from this machine using the installer that are supplied with this machine. 2.2.
2.2 2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) Checking the printer driver type The following types of printer drivers are available. Select the printer driver that meets your printing aims. Printer driver Page description language Description PCL driver PCL6 This is a standard driver for printing general office originals. Among the three drivers, this driver provides the fastest printing speed.
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2.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 5 2 Select [No, let me choose what to do], select [Never install driver software from Windows Update.], then click [Save Changes]. % After you have installed the printer driver, change the setting back to [Yes, do this automatically (recommended)]. 6 Click [OK] to close the [System Properties] window. Installation procedure Install the printer driver using the installer. 0 Administrator privileges are required to perform this task.
2.2 2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 8 Select the check box of the printer driver you want to install, then click [Next]. % For features of each printer driver, refer to page 2-4. 9 Check the components to be installed, then click [Install]. 10 If necessary, change the printer name or print a test page, then click [Finish]. Installation of the printer driver is then completed. Settings Description [Review] Displays the installed components for checking.
2.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 2 2 In the [Configure] tab, configure the information such as what options are installed on this machine and whether or not authentication settings have been configured. % If you are using Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, [Auto] under [Acquire Settings...] is enabled by default. Thus, the information of this machine is automatically obtained and applied for [Device Option]. % When [Auto] in [Acquire Settings...
2.3 How to print 2.3 How to print 2.3.1 Printing operation flow 1 Open data of the original using the application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. 2 In [Printer Name] (or [Select Printer]), make sure that the desired printer has been selected. 2 % The [Print] dialog box varies depending on the application software. 3 Specify the print range and the number of copies to print.
2.3 2 How to print 2 Click [Add...]. % When you edit an existing setting, select its name from the [Favorite Setting], then click [Edit] In the Edit dialog box, you can select functions to be recalled with a favorite setting or import and export a favorite setting. 3 Enter names of the favorites to be registered. % Set an icon, a comment and call options for the favorite settings, if necessary. Settings Description [Name] Enter names of the favorites to be registered.
2.3 How to print 2 Customizing the setting window You can gather setting items from difference tabs and place them in [My Tab]. Registering frequently used setting items in [My Tab] allows you to change settings in one tab, without switching among multiple tabs. This section describes how to edit [My Tab]. 1 Click [My Tab] - [Edit My Tab...].
2.4 Useful printing functions 2.4 Useful printing functions 2.4.1 Changing the paper size or type 2 Enlarging or reducing to the paper size ([Paper Size]) To make prints, enlarge or reduce the original with the zoom ratio that is automatically determined from the original size and paper size. If you select a paper size larger than the original size, the original is enlarged to the paper size. If you select a paper size smaller than the original size, the original is reduced to the paper size.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Printing on paper of a special size ([Original Size]) A special sized original is printed on custom sized paper loaded in the Manual Feed Tray. 1 In [Original Size] of the [Basic] tab, select [Custom Size]. % In [Paper Size], select [Same as Original Size]. 2 Specify the width and length as desired, then click [OK]. dReference Load the custom sized paper in the Manual Feed Tray.
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Tips If you select [Auto], the paper tray for the paper you have selected in [Paper Size] is automatically selected. Printing on postcards Print the original on the postcard loaded in the Manual Feed Tray or Tray 1. 1 Set as follows on the [Basic] tab. % [Original Size]: Select [Postcard]. % [Paper Size]: Select [Same as Original Size]. % [Paper Tray]: Select [Manual Feed] or [Tray 1]. 2 Execute printing.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Printing on a set basis ([Collate]) When the [Collate] check box on the [Basic] tab is selected, copies are output separately in a set-by-set manner, for example, "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5", "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5", and then "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5". 2.4.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Settings Description [Border] Select this check box to draw border lines between pages. In addition, select the type of border lines from [Frame] and [Line]. Copying on both sides of paper ([2-Sided]) By using both sides of paper for printing, you can halve paper consumption. In [Print Type] of the [Layout] tab, select [2-Sided]. Skipping blank pages ([Skip Blank Pages]) Skip blank pages contained in the original when printing the original.
2.4 2.4.4 2 Useful printing functions Adjusting the layout Printing in a booklet format ([Booklet]) Sort pages of the original in booklet format to perform 2-sided printing in two-page spread. When the printed sheets are collectively folded in two, they are arranged in the page order like a book. In [Print Type] of the [Layout] tab, select [Booklet]. If necessary, click [Booklet Details...], then specify the binding position and whether or not to insert a border line between pages.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Adding a margin on pages ([Binding Margin]) You can add a binding margin to each page to bind the printed sheets. 1 In the [Layout] tab, select the [Binding Margin] check box. % In [Binding Position] of the [Layout] tab, specify the margin position. 2 Click [Binding Margin Settings...]. 3 Adjust the size of margin, then click [OK]. Settings Description [Shift Mode] Select how the images are shifted for creating the margin.
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Printing a poster-sized image ([Combination]) Enlarge an original image and divide it into multiple sheets to make prints. When you join the printed sheets together, a large poster is created. In [Combination] of the [Layout] tab, select "N e N". For example, when you select [2 e 2], one page of the original image is enlarged, divided, and printed on four sheets. If necessary, click [Combination Details...] to select whether or not to create overlap margins.
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Fine-tuning the print position ([Image Shift]) Fine-tune the print position of an image upward, downward, rightward, and leftward with respect to the paper. When performing 2-sided printing, you can also fine-tune the print position of an image on the back side. This function is available when a fine adjustment is required to slightly adjust the print position or change the print position between the front and back sides.
2.4 2.4.5 2 Useful printing functions Stapling printed materials Stapling ([Staple]) Staple each set of printed sheets of paper before feeding them out. This function is useful when preparing a project proposal or other booklet materials. In the [Finish] tab, select the [Staple] check box. Also, specify the binding position. Tips To use the staple function, the optional Finisher is required. 2.4.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Registering or editing a watermark This machine has several factory-set watermarks. However, you can register new watermarks or edit existing watermarks, if necessary. 1 In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Watermark] check box, and click [Edit]. 2 Click [Add] and register the watermark data. % To edit a registered watermark, select the watermark from the [Current Watermark] list, and edit the data.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Composing an overlay image ([Print in Overlay]) You can recall an overlay image registered on the computer to print it on the original as a composite image. For details on how to register an overlay image on your computer, refer to page 2-30. In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Print in Overlay] check box, then select the overlay image to be composed on the original from the list. If necessary, click [Edit...] to add or delete overlay images.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Creating an overlay image on the computer In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Create Overlay File] check box, then print data to be registered as an overlay image to create an overlay file on the computer. 1 Create an original to be registered in an overlay image using application software. 2 In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Create Overlay File] check box. 3 In the application software, execute printing. The [Create Overlay File] window appears.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Tips This function is only available for the Windows printer driver. Adding a date and time ([Date/Time]) Add a date and time to make prints. In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, select the [Date/Time] check box. If necessary, click [Edit...] to change the format of the text. Settings Description [Format] If necessary, click [Edit...] to specify the format of the date and time or specify whether to print out the time.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions Tips This function is only available for the Windows printer driver. 2.4.7 Deterring unauthorized copying Printing a concealed security watermark ([Copy Protect]) Print a text such as "Copy" or "INTERNAL USE" in the background pattern as concealed text. This function is called the Copy Protect function. When a copy-protected original is copied, the concealed security watermark appears on the entire page, thereby indicating that it is an unauthorized copy.
2.4 2.4.8 2 Useful printing functions Inserting paper into the original Inserting a front or back cover ([Front Cover] / [Back Cover]) Insert a cover sheet different from text sheets into the head and end of the original. You can select a sheet that is different from text sheets (colored paper or thick paper) as a front cover, and collectively print the front cover with text pages. 1 In [Paper Tray] of the [Basic] tab, select the paper tray for printing text pages.
2.4 2.4.9 2 Useful printing functions Specifying the image quality level for printing Selecting the appropriate image quality level for the original ([Quick Settings]) Select the optimum settings for an original such as photos or presentation materials to print it at the optimum image quality level. In [Quick Settings] of the [Quality] tab, select the optimum quality mode to fit the original.
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Fine-tuning the image quality according to the original ([Quality Adjustment]) The image quality level can be finely adjusted to fit the original. 1 In the [Quality] tab, click [Quality Adjustment]. 2 Adjust the brightness, contrast and density to fit the original. % When the PS/XPS driver is used, you can adjust only the brightness and density. 3 Click [OK].
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Saving the toner consumption ([Toner Save]) Selecting the [Toner Save] check box in the [Quality] tab adjusts the printing density in order to reduce the amount of toner consumed. Sharpening the border between texts ([Edge Strength]) Sharpen the edges of images such as text in the table and graphics to improve legibility. In the [Quality] tab, select the [Edge Strength] check box, then select the emphasis level.
2.4 2 Useful printing functions 2 Change how the fonts are processed for printing. Settings Description [Download Font Format] Select a type of font to be downloaded from the computer to this machine. [Use Printer Fonts] Select this check box to replace TrueType fonts with printer fonts during printing. Use of printer fonts increases the printing speed. In normal printing operations, we recommend that you select this check box.
2.4 Useful printing functions 2 Composing and printing an image correctly in PowerPoint The process executed when an overlay image is printed on a PowerPoint original where a white background is optimized. This function prevents the overlay image from being overwritten by the white background of the PowerPoint original. In the [Other] tab, select the [Remove White Background] check box. Tips This function is only available for the Windows printer driver (PCL/XPS).
2.5 Printing options 2.5 Printing options 2.5.1 Making a trial printing for only one copy ([Proof then Print]) 2 Proof then Print Proof then Print is a function that makes prints by only one copy and holds the remaining copies when printing multiple copies. Because you can check the print result before starting to print the remaining copies from the Control Panel, this function is useful for preventing printing of a large number of misprints.
2.5 Printing options 2 Tap [Documents to Print]. 3 Select the desired user, then tap [Open]. 4 Select a job to print, then tap [Print]. 2 % To delete a job, tap [Delete]. 5 2.5.2 If necessary, change the number of copies, then tap [OK]. Printing highly confidential documents ([Secured Job]) Secured Job Secured Job is a function that saves print data with a password on the HDD of this machine.
2.5 Printing options 2 Enter the password, then click [OK]. 3 Execute printing. 2 Print data is saved on the HDD of this machine. Continue to "Operations on this machine". Operations on this machine To print the saved data, you need to enter the password specified in the printer driver. 1 Tap [Document Print/Delete]. 2 Tap [Documents to Print]. 3 Select the desired user, then tap [Open]. 4 Select a job to print, then tap [Print]. % To delete a job, tap [Delete].
2.5 2.5.3 Printing options 2 Saving an original on the HDD of this machine ([Store Job] / [Print and Hold]) Store Job Store Job is a function that saves print data on the HDD of this machine. Using the Print and Hold function, you can print data while simultaneously saving it on the HDD. How to print from the computer 1 In [Job Retention] of the [Basic] tab, select [Store Job]. % To print data while simultaneously saving it on the HDD, select [Print and Hold]. 2 Execute printing.
2.5 Printing options 2 Tap [Documents to Print]. 3 Select the desired user, then tap [Open]. 4 Select a job to print, then tap [Print]. 2 % To delete a job, tap [Delete]. 5 2.5.4 If necessary, change the number of copies, then tap [OK].
2.5 2 Printing options Operations required to use this function In the [Configure] tab of the printer driver, check that the User Authentication/Account Track setting is correctly configured. 1 Display the [Properties] window of the printer driver. % For information on how to display the [Properties] window, refer to page 2-49. 2 In [Device Option] of the [Configure] tab, check that the User Authentication/Account Track setting is correctly configured for your operating environment.
2.5 Printing options 2 2 When user authentication is enabled, select [Recipient User], then enter the user name and password. % If access to this machine by public users (unregistered users) is allowed, you can select [Public User] and print data without entering the user name and password. % When an external authentication server is used, click [Server Setting...] and select the authentication server.
2.5 2 Printing options dReference User Authentication/Account Track can only be configured using Web Connection. For details, refer to Chapter 1 "Using Web Connection" in [User's Guide: Applied Functions]. To enable the ID & Print function, select [Security] - [ID & Print Settings] in the Web Connection administrator mode, then set [ID & Print] to [Enable]. For details, refer to Chapter 1 "Using Web Connection" in [User's Guide: Applied Functions].
2.5 Printing options 2 Operations on this machine (Printing only specific data) To print only specific data, log in to this machine, then specify data to be printed. 1 Enter the user name and password. 2 In [ID & Print], select [Access Basic Screen], then tap [Login]. 3 Tap [Document Print/Delete]. 4 Tap [ID & Print].
2.5 Printing options 5 Tap [Login User]. 6 Select data to be printed, then tap [Print]. 2 % To delete data, tap [Delete]. The printed data is deleted from the HDD.
2.6 Printer driver setting items 2.6 Printer driver setting items 2.6.1 [Properties] window of the printer driver 2 How to display the [Properties] window The printer driver has two windows for configuring settings: the [Properties] window and the [Printing Preferences] window. This section describes the [Properties] window. In the [Properties] window, you can configure settings for the optional environment of this machine or Windows functions.
2.6 2 Printer driver setting items % In Windows Vista/Server 2008, click the Start menu, and select [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. When [Control Panel] is displayed in Classic View, double-click [Printers]. % In Windows Server 2003, click the Start menu, then select [Printers and Faxes]. If [Printers and Faxes] is not displayed, select [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] [Printers and Faxes]. When [Control Panel] is displayed in Classic View, double-click [Printers].
2.6 2 Printer driver setting items 2 Open the printer properties. % In Windows 7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, right-click the icon of the installed printer, and from [Printer properties], click the displayed printer name. % In Windows Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008, right-click the icon of the installed printer, then click [Properties]. The [Properties] window appears.
2.6 2.6.2 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in the [Configure] tab You can specify which optional devices are installed on this machine using the [Configure] tab. You can automatically obtain information of this machine to manually configure settings. Settings Description [Device Option] The model name, options installed on this machine, and authentication settings of this machine are displayed.
2.6 Printer driver setting items 2 Tips 2.6.4 - [EMF Spool] is a function of the PCL driver. - [Save Custom Size...] is a function of the PCL driver. - The procedure for opening [Server Properties] is as follows: If Windows 7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 is running, select a printer, then click [Print Server Properties] on the toolbar.
2.6 2 Printer driver setting items % In Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, open the Start menu, then click [Devices and Printers]. If [Devices and Printers] is not displayed, select [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound], and click [View devices and printers]. % In Windows Vista/Server 2008, click the Start menu, and select [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Printers]. When [Control Panel] is displayed in Classic View, double-click [Printers].
2.6 2 Printer driver setting items 2 Open [Printing preferences]. % In Windows 7/8/8.1/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, right-click the icon of the installed printer, and from [Printing Preferences], click the displayed printer name. % In Windows Vista/Server 2003/Server 2008, right-click the icon of the installed printer, and click [Printing Preferences...]. The [Printing preferences] window of the printer appears. Tips The print settings changed here are registered as default values.
2.6 2 Printer driver setting items Items common to each tab The following explains the commonly used settings and buttons in each tab. 2.6.5 Settings Description [Favorite Setting] You can register the current print settings as a favorite and recall it when executing printing. For details on the [Favorite Setting], refer to page 2-15. View Selecting [Paper View] displays a sample page layout based on the current settings for checking the output result image.
2.6 2.6.7 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in [Basic] In the [Basic] tab, you can configure basic settings about paper or printing. Functions that are frequently used in normal printing are placed in this tab. Settings Description [Original Orientation] Specify the orientation of the original created in application software. If the setting in the printer driver differs from the one specified in the application software, correct the setting.
2.6 2.6.8 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in the [Layout] tab In the [Layout] tab, you can configure layout settings for printing. You can combine pages or adjust print positions. Settings Description [Combination] Select how the original pages are combined on sheets. • [2 in 1]/[4 in 1]/[6 in 1]/[9 in 1]/[16 in 1]: Multiple pages are reduced and printed on the same side of one sheet.
2.6 2.6.9 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in the [Finish] tab The [Finish] tab allows you to configure a setting for finishing printed materials. Settings Description [Staple] Select this check box to staple printed sheets of paper. Select the staple position from the left or right corner. Tips To use the staple function, the optional Finisher is required. 2.6.10 Available operations in the [Cover Mode] tab In the [Cover Mode] tab, you can insert covers and pages.
2.6 2.6.11 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in the [Stamp/Composition] tab In the [Stamp/Composition] tab, you can configure settings for adding text or an image to the original. 2.6.12 Settings Description [Watermark] Select this check box to print a watermark (text stamp) on the original. In addition, from the list, select the watermark you want to print. Clicking [Edit...] allows you to register or edit a watermark. For details, refer to page 2-28.
2.6 2.6.13 2 Printer driver setting items Available operations in the [Other] tab In the [Other] tab, you can check the driver version and configure print settings for application software. Settings Description [Excel Job Control] Select this check box to print multiple Microsoft Excel sheets with different page settings at one time. When multiple sheets with different page settings are printed at one time, the sheets may be separated into single-sheet jobs depending on the data contained.
2.7 2.7 Uninstalling the printer driver 2 Uninstalling the printer driver Using the deletion program If the printer driver was installed using the installer, the uninstallation function for the printer driver is also installed. 0 Administrator privileges are required to perform this task. 1 Start the deletion program. % From the Start menu, click [All Programs] (or [Programs]) - [KONICA MINOLTA] - model name of this machine - [Uninstall Printer Driver]. % In Windows 8.
3 Printing in the Mac OS Environment
3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 3 Printing in the Mac OS Environment 3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 3.1.1 Overview 3 Before using this machine as a printer, you need to install the printer driver on your computer and add the printer to your computer. This section describes preparations required to carry out printing on this machine by Bonjour (Rendezvous) connection that is supported in Mac OS X 10.3 or later. Tips 3.1.
3.1 3.1.3 3 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) Setting up the computer Preparing the printer driver Preparing the printer driver CD-ROM % For the CD-ROM, contact the administrator of this machine. Checking the operating systems supported by the printer driver % Check that your computer meets the operating environment requirements of the printer driver.
3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 3 3 Copy the driver file onto the desktop according to the Mac OS X version. % Mac OS X 10.3: model name of this machine_103104.pkg % Mac OS X 10.4: model name of this machine_103104.pkg % Mac OS X 10.5: model name of this machine_105.pkg % Mac OS X 10.6: model name of this machine_106.pkg % Mac OS X 10.7: model name of this machine_106.pkg % Mac OS X 10.8: model name of this machine_106.pkg % Mac OS X 10.9: Model name of this machine_106.
3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 5 3 From the [Printer Name] list, select the desired printer for a Bonjour connection. % To check the printer name, select [Network] - [Bonjour Setting] in the administrator mode of Web Connection. % By default, ( ) at the end of the printer name corresponds to the last three bytes of the MAC address. The printer driver for the selected printer is displayed in [Print Using:]. % When the printer driver is displayed, go to Step 7.
3.1 3 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 5 Manually select the printer driver. % In [Printer Model:], select [KONICA MINOLTA], then click the driver of the desired printer from the model list. 6 Click [Add]. The addition process of the printer is then completed. Then, proceed to the [Installable Options] window to configure the optional environment for this machine. For details, refer to page 3-6. 3.1.
3.1 Preparation for printing (Bonjour connection) 3 Changing the default print settings In the [Page Setup] window of the printer driver, you can change the default settings for paper and zoom ratio. 1 Display the [Page Setup] window of the printer driver. % For information on how to display the [Page Setup] window, refer to page 3-29. 2 [Print Functions] Change the settings, and select [Save As Default] from [Settings:].
3.2 3 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 3.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 3.2.1 Overview Before using this machine as a printer, you need to install the printer driver on your computer and add the printer to your computer. This section describes preparations required to carry out printing on this machine by USB connection. 3.2.2 Setting up the computer Preparing the printer driver Preparing the printer driver CD-ROM % For the CD-ROM, contact the administrator of this machine.
3.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 3 Installing the printer driver Install the printer driver using the installer. 0 Before installation, exit all application software programs that are running. 1 Insert the Driver & Utilities CD-ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. 2 Open the folder on the CD-ROM that contains the desired printer driver. % Select the folder according to the printer driver, operating system, and language to be used.
3.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 5 3 Click [Default]. Connected printers are detected. % If no printer is detected, check that this machine is turned on and the USB cable is connected, then restart the computer. 6 From the [Printer Name] list, select the desired printer that is connected via the USB port. The printer driver for the selected printer is displayed in [Print Using:]. 7 Click [Add]. The addition process of the printer is then completed.
3.2 3 Preparation for printing (USB connection) Configuring USB connection settings (Mac OS X 10.3) 1 Connect a USB cable to the USB port of this machine. % For details on the cable connection port, refer to page 1-4. 2 Select [Macintosh HD] (hard disk of the system) - [Applications] - [Utilities], then double-click [Printer Setup Utility] to open the dialog box. 3 In the [Printer List] window, click [Add]. 4 Select [USB] as the connection method. Connected printers are detected.
3.2 Preparation for printing (USB connection) 5 3 Click [OK] or [Apply Changes] to close the [Printer Information] window. Change the default print settings In the [Page Setup] window of the printer driver, you can change the default settings for paper and zoom ratio. 1 Display the [Page Setup] window of the printer driver. % For information on how to display the [Page Setup] window, refer to page 3-29. 2 [Print Functions] Change the settings, and select [Save As Default] from [Settings:].
3.3 3 How to print 3.3 How to print 3.3.1 Printing operation flow 1 Open data of the original using the application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. 2 Check that the desired printer is selected in [Printer:]. % The [Print] dialog box varies depending on the application software. 3 Specify the print range and the number of copies to print. % In Mac OS X 10.7/10.8/10.9, if the setting items (1) are not displayed, click [Show Details]. % In Mac OS X 10.5/10.
3.3 3.3.2 How to print 3 Registering frequently used print settings You can register the current print settings as a preset and recall it when executing printing. When you register a frequently used combination of print settings as a preset, you can easily apply all of those settings just by selecting the combination from the presets, even if the combination is complicated as it contains settings on multiple menus. 1 Display the [Print] window of the printer driver.
3.4 3 Useful printing functions 3.4 Useful printing functions 3.4.1 Changing the paper size or type Enlarging or reducing by the desired zoom ratio ([Scale:]) You can print the original image after it has been enlarged or reduced by the desired zoom ratio. In [Scale:] of [Page Attributes], specify the zoom ratio. Printing on custom size paper ([Page Setup]) A special sized original is printed on custom sized paper loaded in the Manual Feed Tray.
3.4 3 Useful printing functions Specifying the paper type ([Paper Type:]) In [Paper Type:] of the [Basic] menu for [Printer Features], select the paper type for printing. Specifying the paper tray ([Paper Feed]) In [All Pages From:] of [Paper Feed], select the paper tray that contains paper to be printed.
3.4 Useful printing functions 3 Printing on a set basis ([Collate]) When the [Collate] check box is selected on the [Basic] menu of [Printer Features], copies are output separately in a set-by-set manner, for example, "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5", "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5", and then "Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5". 3.4.3 Saving the number of printed sheets Copying on both sides of paper ([2-Sided]) By using both sides of paper for printing, you can halve paper consumption.
3.4 3.4.4 Useful printing functions 3 Adjusting the layout Reversing the left and right sides ([Flip horizontally]) Reverse the left and right sides of a print image to make prints. In [Layout], select the [Flip horizontally] check box. Tips This function is only available for Mac OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9. Rotating a print image 180 degrees ([Reverse page orientation]) Print an image upside down. This function is available when printing on envelopes of which the loading direction cannot be changed.
3.4 3.4.6 Useful printing functions 3 Inserting a front cover Inserting a front cover ([Paper Feed]) Insert a cover sheet that is different from text sheets into the head of the original. You can select a sheet that is different from text sheets (colored paper or thick paper) as a front cover, and collectively print the front cover with text pages. In [First Page From:] of [Paper Feed], select the paper tray to load a sheet to be used as a front cover.
3.4 Useful printing functions 3 Fine-tuning the brightness to fit the original ([Brightness:]) In [Brightness:] of [Quick Settings], fine-tune the brightness to fit the original. Specifying screen properties ([Halftone]) Select [Quick Settings] - [Halftone], then specify the screen property for each of the image, text, and graphics categories.
3.4 Useful printing functions 3 Increasing the legibility of small or faint text ([Edge Strength:]) Sharpen the edges of images such as text in the table and graphics to improve legibility. In [Edge Strength:] of [Quick Settings], select the strength level.
3.5 Printing options 3.5 Printing options 3.5.1 Making a trial printing for only one copy ([Proof then Print]) 3 Proof then Print Proof then Print is a function that makes prints by only one copy and holds the remaining copies when printing multiple copies. Because you can check the print result before starting to print the remaining copies from the Control Panel, this function is useful for preventing printing of a large number of misprints.
3.5 Printing options 2 Tap [Documents to Print]. 3 Select the desired user, then tap [Open]. 4 Select a job to print, then tap [Print]. 3 % To delete a job, tap [Delete]. 5 3.5.2 If necessary, change the number of copies, then tap [OK]. Printing a highly confidential original ([Secured Job]) Secured Job Secured Job is a function that saves print data with a password on the HDD of this machine.
3.5 Printing options 3 Operations on this machine To print the saved data, you need to enter the password specified in the printer driver. 1 Tap [Document Print/Delete]. 2 Tap [Documents to Print]. 3 Select the desired user, then tap [Open]. 4 Select a job to print, then tap [Print]. % To delete a job, tap [Delete]. 5 Enter the password specified when printing data from the computer. 6 If necessary, change the number of copies, then tap [OK].
3.5 3.5.3 3 Printing options Attaching authentication information Printing when authentication is set When printing a document in an environment where user authentication or account track is employed, you need to send the authentication information (user name and password) to this machine to execute printing. This requirement limits the users who can use this machine, preventing unauthorized use by a third party.
3.5 3.5.4 3 Printing options Printing at the same time as authentication ([ID & Print]) ID & Print ID & Print is a function that saves print data to the HDD of this machine when user authentication is installed. Because the data is not printed straight away, this function prevents printed materials from going missing or being left unattended.
3.5 Printing options 3 Operations on this machine (Printing simultaneously with login) Print all data saved by the ID & Print function simultaneously when performing authentication on this machine. 1 Enter the user name and password. 2 Check that [ID & Print/MFP Access] is selected in [ID & Print], then tap [Login]. % When an optional Authentication Unit is used, you can switch [ID & PW] and [Authentication Device] in [Authentication Method].
3.5 Printing options 3 Tap [Document Print/Delete]. 4 Tap [ID & Print]. 5 Tap [Login User]. 6 Select data to be printed, then tap [Print]. 3 % To delete data, tap [Delete]. The printed data is deleted from the HDD.
3.6 3 Printer driver setting items 3.6 Printer driver setting items 3.6.1 [Page Setup] window of the printer driver How to display the [Page Setup] window 1 Open the original data using the application software. From the [File] menu, click [Page Setup] (or [Paper Setup]). 2 Check that the desired printer is selected in [Format for:]. The [Page Attributes] window appears. Available operations in [Page Attributes] In [Page Attributes], you can configure basic paper settings.
3.6 3.6.2 3 Printer driver setting items [Print] window of the printer driver How to display the [Print] window 1 Open data of the original using the application software. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. 2 Check that the desired printer is selected in [Printer:]. Items common to each window This section describes the settings and buttons common to the [Print] window. Settings Description [Copies:] When printing multiple sets of copies, specify the number of sets.
3.6 3.6.3 3 Printer driver setting items Available operations in [Layout] In [Layout], you can configure layout settings for printing. 3.6.4 Settings Description [Pages per Sheet:] Select how many pages are to be printed on the same side of one sheet. For example, when you select [9], every set of nine pages is reduced and printed on the same side of one sheet. However, if you are using Adobe Reader, the system does not function accurately when a value other than [1] is specified for printing.
3.6 3.6.6 3 Printer driver setting items Available operations in [ColorSync] In [ColorSync], you can specify the color conversion method or Quartz filter. Settings Description [Color Conversion:] Select the color conversion method. • [Standard]: Performs color conversion using the computer. • [In Printer]: Performs color conversion using the printer. [Quartz Filter:] Specify the Quartz filter to be applied. Tips This function is available only for Mac OS X 10.3/10.4. 3.6.
3.6 3.6.10 3 Printer driver setting items Available operations in [Paper Feed] In [Paper Feed], you can specify the paper tray for printing. 3.6.11 Settings Description [All Pages From:] Specify the paper tray for printing. [First Page From:] Specify the paper tray to load sheets for printing the first page. Also, in [Remaining From:], specify the paper tray for printing the remaining pages.
3.6 3.6.13 3 Printer driver setting items Available operations in [Printer Features] Configure the basic print settings on the [Basic] menu. Settings Description [Collate] When printing multiple sets of copies, select this check box to output sets of copies one by one.
3.7 3.7 3 Uninstalling the printer driver Uninstalling the printer driver When you have to remove the printer driver, for example, when re-installation of the printer driver is necessary, uninstall the driver using the following procedure. 1 Open [System Preferences...] in the Apple menu, then click the [Print & Fax] icon. % In Mac OS X 10.7/10.8, click the [Print & Scan] icon. In Mac OS X 10.9, click the [Printer & Scanner] icon. % In Mac OS X 10.
4 Printing without Using the Printer Driver
4.1 Directly printing from the computer (Direct Print) 4 Printing without Using the Printer Driver 4.1 Directly printing from the computer (Direct Print) 4 Direct Print Direct Print is a function that directly sends files on your computer to this machine to print them without using the printer driver. You can print a file stored on your computer by specifying it using Web Connection. This function is available for file types PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Compact XPS, OOXML (.docx/.xlsx/.
4.2 4.2 4 Printing directly from a USB memory device Printing directly from a USB memory device Printing from a USB memory device By connecting a USB memory device to this machine and specifying a file stored in the USB memory device, you can print the file. This function is available for file types PDF, Compact PDF, JPEG, TIFF, XPS, Compact XPS, OOXML (.docx/.xlsx/.pptx), and PPML (.ppml/.vdx/.zip). Tips However, the encrypted PDF file cannot be printed.
4.2 4 Printing directly from a USB memory device Printing procedure 1 Connect a USB memory device to the USB port of this machine. 2 Tap [Document Print/Delete]. 3 Tap [External Memory]. 4 Select a file to print, then tap [Print]. % Tap [Up] to move upward. % Tap [Open] to open the folder and move downward. 5 If necessary, change print settings, then tap [Print]. Settings Description [Paper Size] Select the size of paper for printing.
5 Index
5 5 Index Numerics M 2-Sided ............................................................2-22, 3-17 My Tab ............................................................ 2-17, 2-56 A O Account Track .................................................2-43, 3-25 Advanced ..................................................................2-56 Options ....................................................2-8, 2-13, 3-11 Original Size .............................................................. 2-19 Other .
5 Resolution .......................................................2-34, 3-19 Reverse page orientation ..........................................3-18 Rotate 180 .................................................................2-25 S Scale ..........................................................................3-15 Scheduler ..................................................................3-31 Secured Job ....................................................2-40, 3-23 Security ...........................
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