User’s Guide [Print Operations]
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Introduction Contents Introduction NetSNMP License .......................................................................... x-4 Copyright ........................................................................................ x-8 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................ x-9 About Adobe Color Profile ............................................................. x-11 ICC Profile for TOYO INK Standard Color on Coated paper (TOYO Offset Coated 2.0) ........................
Introduction When using Web service printing under Windows Vista .............. 2-14 For Windows 2000/NT 4.0 ............................................................ 2-15 Installing the printer driver using Plug and Play ........................... 2-18 For Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 2-18 For Windows XP/Server 2003 ...................................................... 2-19 For Windows Vista ......................................................
Introduction Installing the printer driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) ....... 3-17 Installing the printer driver (Windows Vista) ................................. 3-19 4 C550 3.8 Printing with NetWare ..................................................................... 3-21 Network printing in a NetWare environment ................................ 3-21 For Remote Printer mode with NetWare 4.x bindery emulation ......................................................................................
Introduction Stapling and hole punching .......................................................... 4-18 Center Staple and Fold/Fold ........................................................ 4-19 Paper Arrangement ...................................................................... 4-20 Cover Mode and Transparency Interleave ................................... 4-20 Per Page Setting ........................................................................... 4-21 Watermark ....................................
Introduction C550 5.4 Specifying the Finish tab settings ................................................. 5-21 Stapling ......................................................................................... 5-21 Specifying the center staple and fold setting ............................... 5-22 Hole punching .............................................................................. 5-22 Folding ..........................................................................................
Introduction 6 C550 Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.1 Settings .............................................................................................. 6-1 Common settings ........................................................................... 6-1 Basic tab ......................................................................................... 6-2 Layout tab ....................................................................................... 6-3 Finish tab ...................
Introduction Editing a watermark ...................................................................... 6-29 Printing different original documents together (overlay) ............... 6-30 Editing an overlay file .................................................................... 6-32 Creating an overlay file ................................................................. 6-33 Registering an overlay file ............................................................ 6-35 Printing with copy protection .......
Introduction 8 C550 Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.1 Settings .............................................................................................. 8-1 Page Setup dialog box ................................................................... 8-1 Print dialog box .............................................................................. 8-2 Common settings in the Print dialog box ....................................... 8-5 8.2 Page Setup ............................................
Introduction 9 C550 Various settings 9.1 Print settings in Utility mode ............................................................ 9-1 Default settings ............................................................................... 9-1 To display the User Settings screen ............................................... 9-1 PDL Setting .................................................................................... 9-2 Number of Copies ................................................................
Introduction Recalling jobs (Proof Print) ........................................................... 9-49 Recalling jobs (Secure Print) ......................................................... 9-51 When “Confidental Document Access Method” is set to “Mode 1” ...................................................................................... 9-52 When “Confidental Document Access Method” is set to “Mode 2” ......................................................................................
Introduction 12 Index 12.1 C550 Index .................................................................................................
Introduction About this user’s guide This User’s Guide contains information for using the printing functions of the Konica Minolta printer controller. For details on the copy functions, scanning functions, box functions, and fax functions, refer to the respective User’s Guide. This User’s Guide is aimed at users who already have a basic knowledge of computer and this machine operations.
Introduction User’s Guide [Box Operations] This manual contains operating procedures for using the user boxes on the hard disk. Refer to this manual for details on saving data in user boxes, retrieving data from user boxes and transferring data. User’s Guide [Network Scanner Operations] This manual contains descriptions on specifying network settings for standard equipment and operating procedures for scanning functions.
Introduction Product name Microsoft Windows Windows Screen images in this user’s guide Unless stated otherwise, the printer driver functions are described using the printer driver for Windows XP.
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Overview 1 1 Overview 1.1 Printer controller The printer controller is a device for performing printing functions and network printing functions with this machine. Role of the printer controller The printer controller is built into the machine. You can print from applications on the computer connected to the printing system. When using this machine as a network printer, you can print from applications on the computer.
Overview 1 2 Note To perform fax operations, optional fax kit FK-502 is required. ! Detail For details on the PC-fax transmission, refer to the User’s Guide [Fax Driver Operations].
Overview 1 Machine modes The printer driver settings are mainly set using a computer, however, the font list can be printed, and the printer controller settings and default print settings can be set using the control panel of this machine. In addition, fax and scanning operations can be used by switching the mode. To switch between modes, press the mode keys on the control panel. [Copy] This machine can be used as a copier. [Fax/Scan] This machine can be used as a fax or as a scanner.
Overview 1 Printing flow When using this printing system as a printer, the flow of the main process is described below. Print commands transmitted from the application are received by the printer driver. Data is transmitted to this machine over a USB interface when this machine is used as a USB printer, or over an Ethernet interface (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk) when this machine is used as a network printer.
Overview 1.2 1 Operating environment The system requirements for using this printing system and the interfaces used for connection are explained below. Compatible computers and operating systems Check that the computer being connected meets the following conditions. Windows Item Operating environment Operating System Windows NT Workstation /Server Version4.
Overview 1 Compatible interfaces The various interfaces that can be used to connect this printing system to a computer are described below. Ethernet interface Connect when using this printing system as a network printer. Supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T standards. In addition, the Ethernet interface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, peer-to-peer), IPX/ SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk). USB interface Connect when using this printing system as a network printer.
Overview 1 Connection diagram The printer cables can be connected to each port at the back of this machine.
Overview 1.3 1 Setting up the system In order to use this printing system, it must first be set up. Setup consists of connecting this machine to a computer and installing the printer driver onto the computer being used. To set up the printing system Setup of the printing system as described below. 1 Connect this machine to a computer. (Refer to “Compatible interfaces” on page 1-6.) 2 When using a network connection, set up the network. (Refer to “Setting up network printing” on page 3-1.
Overview 1 2 Note To update an existing printer driver, delete the existing printer driver first. For details, refer to “Uninstalling the printer driver” on page 2-21 and page 2-29. As necessary, set the interface timeout settings in the Utility mode on the control panel. For details, refer to “Print settings in Administrator mode” on page 9-33.
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Installing the printer driver 2 2 Installing the printer driver 2.1 Printer drivers and supported operating systems In order to use this printing system, the printer driver must be installed. The printer driver is a program that controls the processing of data for output. Install the printer driver onto the computer from the provided CD-ROM. The printer drivers included on the CD and the supported computer operating systems are listed below. Install the required printer driver.
Installing the printer driver 2 ! Detail For details on the fax driver, refer to the User’s guide [Fax Driver Operations].
Installing the printer driver 2.2 2 When used with Windows The installation procedure for the Windows printer driver differs depending on how this machine is connected to the computer and depending on which printer driver is used. The installation method also differs depending on the version of Windows that you are using. Refer to the table below for the appropriate procedure for installing the printer driver on your computer.
Installing the printer driver 2 Automatic installation using the installer With the installer, this machine is detected to determine whether it is connected by USB or is on the same TCP/IP network as the computer, and then the required printer is automatically installed. You can also manually specify the printer driver to be installed. 2 Note Since this machine is automatically detected with a network connection, be sure to set the IP address for this machine before connecting it.
Installing the printer driver 2 To install the printer driver 1 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. – – 2 Check that the installer starts up, and then continue with step 2. If the installer does not start up, open the printer driver folder on the CD-ROM, double-click “Setup.exe”, and then continue with step 3. Click “Printer Install”.
Installing the printer driver 5 Select this machine, and then click the [Next] button. – – – 6 If the connection of this machine cannot be recognized, the machine will not be listed. When this occurs, select “Specify the Printer/MFP Except for the Above. (IP Address, Host Name)”, and then specify this machine directly. In addition to “Normal Printing”, “Internet Printing” (IPP) or “Secure Printing” (IPPS) can also be selected as the printing method.
Installing the printer driver – 7 If not changing the settings, skip to step 8. Select the components to be installed, and then click the [OK] button. – 8 2 For details on the fax driver, refer to the User’s guide [Fax Driver Operations]. In the Confirm Installation Settings dialog box, click the [Install] button. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Installing the printer driver 2 For Windows XP/Server 2003 1 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Click the [Start] button, and then click “Printers and Faxes”. – 3 If “Printers and Faxes” does not appear in the Start menu, open the Control Panel from the Start menu, select “Printers and Other Hardware”, and then select “Printers and Faxes”. For Windows XP, click “Add a printer” on the “Printer Tasks” menu.
Installing the printer driver – Clear the “Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer” check box. 6 The Select a Printer Port dialog box appears. Select “LPT1” here, and then click the [Next] button. 7 Click the [Have Disk] button. 8 Click the [Browse] button. 9 Specify the desired folder on the CD-ROM that contains the printer driver, and then click the [OK] button.
Installing the printer driver 10 2 Click the [OK] button. The “Printers” list appears. 11 Click the [Next] button. 12 Follow the on-screen instructions. – – When the Digital Signature dialog box appears, click the [Continue Anyway] button. When using a network connection, perform a test print after the network settings have been specified. 13 When installation is complete, make sure that the icon of the installed printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window.
Installing the printer driver 4 2 Click “Add a printer” on the toolbar. The “Add Printer” dialog box appears. 5 Click “Add a local printer”. – – For details on installing the printer driver in a network environment, refer to “Setting up network printing” on page 3-1. Because it is necessary to specify other network settings in advance when installing the printer driver using a network connection, install it using a local connection at this time.
Installing the printer driver 2 6 Select “LPT1: (Printer Port)” from “Use an existing port”, and then click the [Next] button. 7 Click the [Have Disk] button. 8 Click the [Browse] button. 9 Specify the desired folder on the CD-ROM that contains the printer driver, and then click the [OK] button. Select the specified folder according to the printer driver to be used, the operating system, and the language.
Installing the printer driver 11 Select the printer to be installed, and then click the [Next] button. 12 Follow the on-screen instructions. – – – 2 If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the [Continue] button. If the Windows Security dialog box appears, click “Install this driver software anyway”. When using a network connection, perform a test print after the network settings have been specified.
Installing the printer driver 2 When using Web service printing under Windows Vista In Windows Vista, you can retrieve and install a printer that is on the network that is compatible for Web service printing. ! Detail Be sure to specify the IP address from TCP/IP Settings on this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4. If using Web service printing, be sure to enable the print function from Web Service Settings on this machine.
Installing the printer driver 6 2 Click “Locate and install driver software (recommended)”. The locate method confirmation dialog box appears. 7 Click “Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)”. 8 Click the [Browse] button. 9 Specify the desired folder on the CD-ROM that contains the printer driver, and then click the [Open] button. Select the specified folder according to the printer driver to be used, the operating system, and the language.
Installing the printer driver 3 2 Double-click the “Add Printer” icon. The Add Printer Wizard starts up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. 5 In the screen for selecting the printer connection, select “Local Printer”. 6 Click the [Next] button. – 7 Click the [Have Disk] button. 8 Click the [Browse] button. 9 Specify the desired folder on the CD-ROM that contains the printer driver, and then click the [OK] button. – – C550 If the screen for specifying the port appears, select “LPT1” here.
Installing the printer driver 10 2 Click the [OK] button. The “Printers” list appears. 11 Click the [Next] button. 12 If the screen for specifying the port appears, select “LPT1” here. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions. – – When the Digital Signature dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button. When using a network connection, perform a test print after the network settings have been specified.
Installing the printer driver 2 Installing the printer driver using Plug and Play For Windows 2000 1 After using a USB cable to connect this machine to a computer, turn on the computer. – Do not disconnect or connect the cable while the computer is starting up. 2 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3 Turn the main power of this machine on. The Found New Hardware Wizard starts up.
Installing the printer driver 2 For Windows XP/Server 2003 1 After using a USB cable to connect this machine to a computer, turn the computer on. – Do not disconnect or connect the cable while the computer is starting up. 2 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3 Turn the main power of this machine on. – If the Add New Hardware Wizard does not start up, turn the main power off, then on again.
Installing the printer driver 2 For Windows Vista 1 After using a USB cable to connect this machine to a computer, turn the computer on. – 2 Turn the main power of this machine on. The Found New Hardware dialog box appears. – – 3 If the Found New Hardware dialog box does not appear, turn the main power off, then on again. When turning the power off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power on again; otherwise, this machine may not function properly.
Installing the printer driver 2 This completes the printer driver installation. Uninstalling the printer driver If it becomes necessary to delete the printer driver, for example, when you want to reinstall the printer driver, follow the procedure below to delete the driver. When the printer driver contains the delete function If the printer driver was installed with an installer, the delete function of the printer driver is included.
Installing the printer driver 2 When the printer driver does not contain the delete function If the printer driver was not installed with an installer, the delete function of the printer driver is not included. 1 For Windows 2000/NT 4.0, click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. For Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [Start] button, and then click “Printers and Faxes”.
Installing the printer driver 2 8 Select “Remove driver and driver package” from the deletion confirmation dialog box, and then click the [OK] button. 9 In the deletion confirmation dialog box, click the [Yes] button. – In Windows Vista, the deletion confirmation dialog box is already displayed, therefore, click the [Delete] button. 10 Close the Print Server Properties dialog box and Printers window (for Windows XP/Server 2003, Printers and Faxes window). 11 Restart the computer.
Installing the printer driver 2.3 2 When used with Macintosh The installation procedure for the Macintosh printer driver differs depending on the Mac OS version and printer driver being used. Refer to the table below for the appropriate procedure for installing the printer driver on your Macintosh computer. Mac OS Printer driver Refer to Mac OS X 10.2, Mac OS X 10.3, and Mac OS X 10.4 PostScript PPD “Installing the printer driver” on page 2-24 Mac OS 9.
Installing the printer driver 7 2 In the Easy Install dialog box, click the [Install] button. – From the second time the printer driver is installed and thereafter, the [Install] button may appear as the [Upgrade] button. The printer driver is installed onto the Macintosh computer. When installation is complete, a message appears. 8 Click the [Close] button. This completes the printer driver installation. Next, select a printer.
Installing the printer driver 3 If this machine appears as a printer with a Bonjour connection, select “KONICA MINOLTA” from the “Print Using” drop-down list, select “KONICA MINOLTA C550 PS” in the model list, and then click the [Add] button. – – – 4 If the selected printer is registered in the printer list, this completes the setting procedure. When connecting with AppleTalk and this machine does not appear as a printer, click the [More Printers] button, and then continue with step 4.
Installing the printer driver – 2 When “IPP” is selected as the protocol in IP Printer, the text box for entering the queue name appears. For Mac OS 10.3, leave the queue name text box empty. For Mac OS 10.4, enter “ipp” in the queue name text box. 5 Select “KONICA MINOLTA” from the “Printer Model” drop-down list. 6 Select “KONICA MINOLTA C550 PS”, and then click the [Add] button. The selected printer is registered in the printer list. For Mac OS 9.
Installing the printer driver 2 5 Make sure that “AppleTalk” is set to “Active”, and then click the [LaserWriter] icon. 6 From the “Select a PostScript Printer” list, click the applicable printer for the printing system, and then click the [Create] button. – If a different PPD file has already been selected, click the [Setup] button in step 6, and then click the [Select PPD] button from the screen that is already displayed. The PostScript printer description (PPD) file selection screen appears.
Installing the printer driver 10 2 Close the Chooser window. Uninstalling the printer driver If it becomes necessary to delete the printer driver, for example, when you want to reinstall the printer driver, follow the procedure below to delete the driver. 2 Note Quit all running applications that may have started when the Macintosh computer was turned on. For Mac OS X 1 Open the Printer Setup Utility or Print Center, located in “Applications” – “Utilities” of “Hard Disk”.
Installing the printer driver 2 For Mac OS 9.2 1 Drag PPD file “KONICAMINOLTAC650UVxxx.ppd”, which is located in “System Folder” – “Extensions” – “Printer Descriptions” of “Hard Disk”, to the “Trash” icon. The related printer driver files are deleted. 2 Restart the computer. This completes the printer driver uninstallation procedure.
Setting up network printing 3 3 Setting up network printing 3.1 Overview of network functions Network functions By connecting this machine to a network through the Ethernet port, this printing system can be used as a network printer. Printing system Ethernet This machine Network Hub This printing system supports 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T standards. In addition, the Ethernet interface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, IPP, SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols.
Setting up network printing 3 Features of the network functions This printing system is equipped with the following network functions to flexibly support various network environments. - Automatic selection of 10Base-T, 100Base-TX or 1000Base-T (Fast Ethernet) - Obtains the IP address automatically from DHCP or BOOTP - Printing with SMB printing (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista) You can print with SMB in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista.
Setting up network printing 3 Network connection methods that can be selected in each Windows operating system This chapter describes the settings that must be specified for network printing. Setting procedures differ depending on the method of networking printing used (SMB, LPR, or IPP printing). Select the best method of network printing for your Windows environment. Network printing from a Windows operating system Protocol used Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT 4.
Setting up network printing 3.2 3 Setting the IP address for this machine Use this machine’s control panel to assign an IP address to this machine. 2 Reminder When specifying network settings, follow the instructions of the network administrator. 1 Press the [Utility/Counter] key in this machine’s control panel, touch [Administrator Settings], and then enter the administrator password. – C550 The administrator password is required to enter Administrator mode.
Setting up network printing 5 Touch [Manual Input] under “IP Application Method”. 6 Specify settings for the following: – – – 3 IP Address: Specify the IP address of this machine. Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the network to which you are connecting. Default Gateway: Specify the default gateway address for the network to which you are connecting. 7 Touch [OK]. 8 To apply the settings, restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again).
Setting up network printing 3 ! Detail Although the method for entering a static IP address without using the DHCP server is described in the procedure here, it is also possible to automatically assign the IP address from the DHCP server.
Setting up network printing 3.3 3 Accessing PageScope Web Connection Setting the IP address for this machine enables you to access PageScope Web Connection. With PageScope Web Connection, you can change the network settings of this machine from a computer. Use your Web browser to directly access PageScope Web Connection. 1 Start up the Web browser. 2 In the “Address” bar, enter the IP address for this machine as shown below, and then press the [Enter] key.
Setting up network printing 3.4 3 SMB printing You can use SMB printing (Windows printing) to print directly over the Microsoft network from computers running Windows. Operations on this machine Set the IP address for this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4. Next, specify the SMB print settings for this machine as described below. 2 Note The settings can also be specified from PageScope Web Connection.
Setting up network printing 5 3 To apply the settings, restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again). 2 Reminder When turning the power off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power on again; otherwise, this machine may not function properly. Printer driver settings 1 For Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. For Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [Start] button, and then click “Printers and Faxes”.
Setting up network printing 3.5 3 LPR printing The LPR print service is supported as standard in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. TCP/IP is used as the network protocol. Operations on this machine Set the IP address for this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4.
Setting up network printing 9 3 Click the [Next] button, and then click the [Finish] button to apply the setting. For Windows NT 4.0 1 Click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. 2 Right-click the icon of the installed printer, and then click “Properties”. 3 On the Ports tab, click the [Add Port] button. 4 In the “Available Printer Ports” list, select “LPR Port”, and then click the [New Port] button.
Setting up network printing 3.6 3 Port 9100 printing (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/ Vista) The Port 9100 print service is supported as standard in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. TCP/IP is used as the network protocol. Operations on this machine Set the IP address for this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4.
Setting up network printing 9 3 Click the [Next] button, and then click the [Finish] button to apply the setting. 2 Note If the RAW port is not specified to be used in the TCP/IP setting, printing cannot be performed. To specify the RAW port settings, refer to User’s Guide [PageScope Web Connection Operations].
Setting up network printing 3.7 3 IPP printing (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista) The IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) print service is supported as standard in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. TCP/IP is used as the network protocol. Operations on this machine Set the IP address for this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4. Next, specify the IPP settings for this machine as described below.
Setting up network printing 4 Touch [ON] under “IPP Settings” and “Accept IPP Jobs”. 5 Touch [Printer Information], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – – C550 3 Printer Name: Specify the printer name (up to 127 characters). Printer Location: Specify the printer location (up to 127 characters). Printer Information: Specify the printer manufacturer details (up to 127 characters).
Setting up network printing 6 Touch [Support Information], and then specify the print operations supported by IPP. After specifying the settings, touch [OK]. 7 Touch [Forward]. 8 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Forward]. – – C550 3 IPP Authentication Settings: Select [ON]. Authentication Method: Select the IPP authentication method.
Setting up network printing 3 9 Specify the user name and password. After specifying the settings, touch [OK]. 10 To apply the settings, restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again). 2 Reminder When turning the power off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power on again; otherwise, this machine may not function properly. ! Detail When using IPPS printing, a certificate must be registered to this machine.
Setting up network printing 3 3 For Windows 2000/Server 2003, double-click the “Add Printer” icon. For Windows XP, click “Add a printer” on the “Printer Tasks” menu. The Add Printer Wizard starts up. 4 Click the [Next] button. 5 In the Local or Network Printer dialog box, select “Network printer”, and then click the [Next] button. 6 In the Locate Your Printer dialog box, select “Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet”.
Setting up network printing 3 Installing the printer driver (Windows Vista) 1 Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Click the [Start] button, and then click “Control Panel”. 3 Click “Hardware and Sound”, and then click “Printers”. – If the control panel is in the classic view, double-click “Printers”. The Printers window appears. 4 Click “Add a printer” on the toolbar. The “Add Printer” dialog box appears. 5 Click “Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer”.
Setting up network printing 3 Printer drivers that can be selected: Windows Vista: PCL driver, PS driver, Fax driver 11 Click the [OK] button. The “Printers” list appears. 12 Click the [Next] button. 13 Follow the on-screen instructions. – – If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click the [Continue] button. If Verify the publisher in the Windows Security dialog box appears, click “Install this driver software anyway”. 14 Click the [Finish] button.
Setting up network printing 3.8 3 Printing with NetWare The printer controller supports the following environments. Network printing in a NetWare environment NetWare version Protocol used Emulation Service mode NetWare 4.x IPX NDS/Bindery PServer/Nprinter NetWare 5.x/6 IPX NDS PServer TCP/IP NDPS(lpr) For Remote Printer mode with NetWare 4.x bindery emulation 2 Note Before using bindery emulation, check that bindery emulation is compatible with the NetWare server.
Setting up network printing 3 2 Note The settings can also be specified from PageScope Web Connection. 1 Press the [Utility/Counter] key in this machine’s control panel, touch [Administrator Settings], and then enter the administrator password. – 2 Touch [Network Settings], then [NetWare Settings]. 3 Touch [IPX Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – C550 The administrator password is required to enter Administrator mode.
Setting up network printing 4 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [NetWare Print Settings], and then specify settings for the following. – – 5 C550 NetWare Print Settings: Select [ON]. NetWare Print Mode: Select [Nprinter/Rprinter]. Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – 6 3 Print Server Name: Specify the Print Server Name. Printer Number: Specify the printer number (0 to 254), or select [Auto]. Touch [Close].
Setting up network printing 7 3 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [User Authentication Setting (NDS)], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – User Authentication Setting (NDS): Select [ON]. (Depending on the network environment, select [OFF].) 8 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [Close]. 9 Restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again).
Setting up network printing 3 3 From the “Available Options” list, select “Quick Setup”, and then click the [Enter] button. 4 Enter the appropriate names in the “Printer Server Name”, “Printer Name”, and “Print Queue Name” fields, select “Other/Unknown” from the “Printer type” field, and then save the specified settings. 5 Click the [Esc] button to quit Pconsole. Next, specify the NetWare settings for this machine as described below.
Setting up network printing 3 Touch [IPX Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – 4 IPX Setting: Select [ON]. Ethernet Frame Type: Select “Auto Detect”. (Select the frame type according to the network environment.) In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [NetWare Print Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After the NetWare print mode is selected, the screen switches automatically.
Setting up network printing 5 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Forward]. – – – – 6 – – C550 Print Server Name: Specify the print server name created with Pconsole. Print Server Password: Specify only when setting from the NetWare server. Polling Interval: Specify 1. (Change as necessary.) NDS/Bindery Setting: Select [NDS & Bindery]. Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close].
Setting up network printing 8 3 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [User Authentication Setting (NDS)], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – User Authentication Setting (NDS): Select [ON]. (Depending on the network environment, select [OFF].) 9 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [Close]. 10 Restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again). 11 Use the NetWare server console to load MONITOR.NLM.
Setting up network printing 4 3 Enter the appropriate names in the “Printer Server Name”, “Printer Name”, “Print Queue Name”, and “Print Queue Volume” fields, select “Other/Unknown” from the “Printer type” field, and then save the specified settings. ! Detail For queue user privileges, printer notification options, assignment of multiple queues, and passwords, refer to the NetWare documentation, and specify the settings as necessary.
Setting up network printing 3 Touch [IPX Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – 4 IPX Setting: Select [ON]. Ethernet Frame Type: Select “Auto Detect”. (Select the frame type according to the network environment.) In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [NetWare Print Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After the NetWare print mode is selected, the screen switches automatically.
Setting up network printing 5 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – Print Server Name: Specify the Print Server Name. Printer Number: Specify the printer number (0 to 254), or select [Auto]. 6 Touch [Close]. 7 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [User Authentication Setting (NDS)], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – C550 3 User Authentication Setting (NDS): Select [ON].
Setting up network printing 11 3 Use the NetWare server console to display the print server screen, and then check that “C550” (created printer) is shown as “Waiting for Job” for the connected printer (0). 2 Reminder When turning the power off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power on again; otherwise, this machine may not function properly. For NetWare 4.x/5.
Setting up network printing 1 Press the [Utility/Counter] key in this machine’s control panel, touch [Administrator Settings], and then enter the administrator password. – The administrator password is required to enter Administrator mode. Ask the administrator of this machine for the administrator password. 2 Touch [Network Settings], then [NetWare Settings]. 3 Touch [IPX Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close].
Setting up network printing 4 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [NetWare Print Settings], and then specify settings for the following. After the NetWare print mode is selected, the screen switches automatically. – – 5 NetWare Print Settings: Select [ON]. NetWare Print Mode: Select [PServer]. Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – – – C550 3 Print Server Name: Specify the print server name created in NWadmin.
Setting up network printing 6 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [Close]. – – – File Server Name: Specify the name of the file server that connects to the PServer. NDS Context Name: Specify the name of the context that connects to the PServer. NDS Tree Name: Specify the name of the tree that PServer logs on to. 7 Touch [Close]. 8 In the NetWare Settings screen, touch [User Authentication Setting (NDS)], and then specify settings for the following.
Setting up network printing 3 11 Use the NetWare server console to load MONITOR.NLM. 12 Select the connection information and, in the active connection column, check that the created PServer is connected. 2 Reminder When turning the power off, then on again, wait at least 10 seconds before turning the power on again; otherwise, this machine may not function properly. For NetWare 5.
Setting up network printing 3 9 In “Connection type”, select “Remote (LPR on IP)”, and then register it. 10 Enter the IP address set for this machine as the host address, enter “Print” as the printer name, and then click the [Finish] button to register the settings. 11 The printer driver registration screen appears. Select “None” for each operating system to complete the registration.
Setting up network printing – 5 C550 3 Printer drivers that can be selected: Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista: PCL driver, PS driver Windows NT 4.0: PCL driver Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Setting up network printing 3.9 3 Printing with Macintosh This section describes this machine’s settings and the Macintosh network settings. Specify the printer network port settings after installing the printer driver and when selecting a printer. To select a printer, refer to “Selecting a printer” on page 2-25. Operations on this machine Set the IP address for this machine. For the setting procedure, refer to “Setting the IP address for this machine” on page 3-4.
Setting up network printing 3 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [OK]. – – – 4 3 AppleTalk Setting: Select [ON]. Printer Name: Specify the printer name (up to 31 characters). Zone Name: Specify the zone being connected to (up to 31 characters). To apply the settings, restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again).
Setting up network printing 3 2 Touch [Network Settings], then [Bonjour Setting]. 3 Specify settings for the following. After specifying the settings, touch [OK]. – – 4 Bonjour Setting: Select [ON]. Bonjour Name: Specify the Bonjour name that is to appear as the connected device name (up to 63 characters). To apply the settings, restart this machine (turn the main power off, then on again).
Setting up network printing 3 For Mac OS X 1 On the Apple menu, select “System Preferences”. 2 Click the “Network” icon. 3 From “Show”, select “Built-in Ethernet”. 4 Click the TCP/IP tab. 5 Select the items from “Configure” that correspond to the network settings for the Macintosh computer that is connected to the network, and then set the IP address and subnet mask.
Various printing methods 4 Various printing methods 4.1 Printing operations 4 For Windows Print jobs are specified from the application software. 1 Open the data in the application, click [File], and then click [Print]. 2 Check that the printer name has been selected in “Printer Name” or “Select Printer”. If the printer is not selected, click to select the printer. – 3 Specify the print range and the number of copies to print.
Various printing methods – 5 4 If the changed settings are not saved in the Print dialog box, the original settings are restored when the application is quit. Click the [Print] button. The Data indicator of this machine flashes. Test printing Printing is possible when the printer driver is installed and the network settings have been specified. To check that the connection has been made properly, you can print the standard Windows test page.
Various printing methods 4 For Macintosh Printing is possible when the printer driver is installed and the network settings have been specified. Print jobs are specified from the application software. For Mac OS X 1 Open the data in the application, click [File], and then click “Print”. 2 Check that the printer name has been selected. 3 Specify the print range and the number of copies to print, and then click the [Print] button.
Various printing methods 4 For Mac OS 9.2 1 Open the data in the application, click [File], and then click “Print”. 2 Check that the printer name has been selected. 3 Select “General”. 4 Specify the print range and the number of copies to print, and then click the [Print] button. The Data indicator of this machine flashes. 2 Note If the printer name does not appear in the list, select the printer from the Chooser window. For details, refer to “Selecting a printer” on page 2-25.
Various printing methods 4.2 4 Setting the printing functions The functions of this machine such as sorting and folding can be set when printing from a computer. Depending on the operating system running on the connected computer, the setting procedure of this machine’s functions may differ. Function list The function list contains a summary of the main settings related to printing and printer driver support.
Various printing methods Function C550 Overview 4 Printer driver PCL Post Script Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Offset When printing multiple copies, shifts the output position of each set. o o o o Combination/ Poster Mode Specifies whether to print multiple pages of text on one page with N in 1 printing, or print one sheet of an original document divided on multiple pages with Poster Mode printing.
Various printing methods Function C550 Overview 4 Printer driver PCL Post Script Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Watermark Prints a watermark (text stamp) on the page being printed. o o Create Overlay File Prints an original document on top of an overlay that was created separately. o o Copy Protect Prints a special pattern to prevent copying. o o o Date/Time Prints the date and time. o o o Page Number Prints the page number. o o o Header/Footer Prints a header and a footer.
Various printing methods 4 Function overview An overview of each function is summarized in this section. Original Orientation You can specify “Portrait” or “Landscape” as the orientation of the page being printed.
Various printing methods 4 Original Size and Paper Size You can specify the original document size and the output paper size. By specifying each size, you can specify the enlargement and reduction ratio.
Various printing methods 4 Zoom (enlargement and reduction) You can specify the enlargement or reduction ratio using numeric values. ABCD Original Enlarged ABCD ABCD ABCD Reduced Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 5-7 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 6-7 PostScript PPD “Page Attributes (basic settings)” on page 8-7 Mac OS X Mac OS 9.
Various printing methods 4 Paper Tray (paper source) You can select the paper tray for printing from the “Paper Tray” drop-down list. When changing the paper type, you can select a paper tray according to the desired paper type. Tray Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 5-7 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 6-7 PostScript PPD “Paper Tray/Output Tray” on page 8-25 Mac OS X Mac OS 9.
Various printing methods 4 Output Method (job management) You can select output methods such as “Secure Print”, which requires a password to print, or “Save in User Box”, which saves documents in a document folder. Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 5-7 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 6-7 PostScript PPD “Output Method” on page 8-10 Mac OS X Mac OS 9.
Various printing methods 4 Collate and Offset You can print the complete document sets the specified number of times or each page the specified number of times. By specifying offset, the output position can be shifted and output to the front and back for each copy. (Multiple paper sources are used when a shifting finisher is installed and when no finisher is installed.
Various printing methods 4 Combination/Poster Mode You can specify whether to print multiple pages of text on one page with N in 1 printing, or print one sheet of an original document divided on multiple pages with Poster Mode printing. N in 1 printing comes in handy when you want to reduce the number of output pages. Poster Mode printing allows you want to enlarge the print size when large paper sizes are not available (PCL printer driver and Mac OS X printer driver only).
Various printing methods 4 Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Layout tab settings” on page 5-17 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Layout tab settings” on page 6-17 PostScript PPD “Print dialog box” on page 8-2 “Layout/Finish” on page 8-19 Mac OS X Mac OS 9.2 “Layout (printing multiple pages on one page)” on page 7-9 Skip Blank Pages (saving paper) You can specify not to print blank pages in the data.
Various printing methods 4 Print Type (duplex printing/booklet printing) You can print onto both sides of a page or in a booklet format (two facing pages or center binding). This comes in handy when you want to bind multiple-page documents. The binding area can be specified by specifying the binding position.
Various printing methods 4 Image Shift You can specify whether to shift the entire print image according to the binding margins, then print. You can specify the shift direction and set the values for the print position. For duplex printing, the front side and back side of a page can be specified separately.
Various printing methods 4 Stapling and hole punching Documents can be stapled together or holes can be punched into the document. By specifying the binding margin, you can specify the margin for stapling or hole punching. Stapling ABCD ABCDEF Hole punching ABCD ABCDEF 2 Reminder The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed. The hole punch function is available only when the punch kit is installed on the optional finisher.
Various printing methods 4 Center Staple and Fold/Fold You can specify whether to fold a printed document in half or in three, or to fold a printed document in half and to staple in the center. Half-fold Tri-fold Center staple and fold 2 Reminder The center staple and fold function and fold function are available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed. The tri-fold function is available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed.
Various printing methods 4 Paper Arrangement When printing a document with duplex printing, you can specify whether to adjust the binding position with “Prioritize Arranging Papers”, which prints after all the print data is received, or with “Prioritize Productivity”, which prints the data simultaneously as it is received.
Various printing methods 4 Per Page Setting You can specify to have paper inserted between pages, and specify the simplex or duplex print type and the paper to be printed for each page.
Various printing methods 4 Overlay You can print an original document on top of overlay data that was created separately. Overlay New Product Form data New Product Created data Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings” on page 5-27 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings” on page 6-28 Copy Protect You can print a special pattern on an entire page while printing.
Various printing methods 4 Date/Time and Page Number You can print the date, time, or page numbers on a document. Operating system Printer driver Refer to Windows Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings” on page 5-27 Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings” on page 6-28 PostScript PPD “Stamp/Composition” on page 8-32 Mac OS X Header/Footer You can print a header and a footer on a document.
Various printing methods 4.3 4 Specifying the printer driver basic settings The settings specified for the functions of this machine when printing can only be applied while using the application. When the application is quit, the settings return to their default settings. When registering the settings, change the printer driver basic settings (default settings) or use the function for saving settings.
Various printing methods 4 PCL driver PostScript driver C550 4-25
Various printing methods 4 2 Note For the settings that can be specified with each printer driver, refer to the following: Konica Minolta PCL Driver: “Setting up the PCL driver (Windows)” on page 5-1 Konica Minolta PostScript Driver: “Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows)” on page 6-1 Use each tab in the dialog box to set up the printer driver. To specify custom settings, click Print in the application, and then click the [Properties] or the [Preferences] button in the Print dialog box.
Various printing methods 4 For Macintosh The functions of this machine that can be used when printing can be specified in the Print dialog box or the Page Setup dialog box. The settings can only be applied while using the application. When the application is quit, the settings return to their default settings. To specify the settings, save the settings in the printer driver dialog box. For Mac OS X In the Print dialog box, save the settings from the “Presets” function.
Various printing methods 4 2 Note For details on the settings that can be specified in the printer driver, refer to “Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X)” on page 8-1. For Mac OS 9.x In the Print dialog box, save the settings by clicking the [Save Settings] button. 2 Note The settings cannot be saved from the Page Setup dialog box. “General” cannot be saved from the Print dialog box. For details on the settings that can be specified in the printer driver, refer to “Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.1 Settings 5 Common settings The following describes the common settings and buttons that are displayed on all tabs. C550 Button Function OK Click this button to close the dialog box and apply any settings that have been changed. Cancel Click this button to cancel any settings that have been changed and close the dialog box.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Button Function View When the [Paper View] button is clicked, a preview of the page layout as specified in the current settings is displayed and a preview image of the print job can be checked. When the [Printer View] button is clicked, a printer figure is displayed showing any options, such as the paper tray, that are installed on this machine. Paper Printer 2 Note To enable any installed options, you must specify the Device Option settings.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Layout tab Item Function Combination Prints multiple pages on one page, or prints one sheet of an original document divided on multiple pages. Details can be specified by clicking the [Combination Details] button. Rotate 180 Prints the image rotated 180°. Skip Blank Pages Does not print blank pages in the data. Chapters Specifies the page to be printed on the front side. Print Type Specifies duplex printing and booklet printing.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Item Function Transparency Interleave Outputs and inserts interleaves when printing overhead projector transparencies. Interleave Tray Selects the input tray for the transparency interleaves. Stamp/Composition tab Item Function Watermark Prints a watermark (text stamp) on the page being printed. Watermarks can be added, changed, or deleted by clicking the [Edit] button.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Item Function Remove White Background Removes the white background when creating an overlay file with Microsoft PowerPoint. If this check box is cleared, the background is not removed and the overlay file is created according to the original document data. Check Driver Version Displays the version information of the printer driver.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Item Function Popup Authentication Dialog when printing Displays the User Authentication/Account Track dialog box when a print job is specified to enter the user name and department name. Save Custom Size Saves the custom paper sizes. 2 Note To display the Settings tab in Windows 2000/XP/NT 4.0/Server 2003/Vista, right-click the icon of the installed printer, and then click “Properties”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.2 5 Specifying the Basic tab settings Printing to suit the paper size You can enlarge or reduce documents created when printing to match the output paper size. 1 Click the Basic tab. 2 From the “Original Size” and “Paper Size” drop-down lists, select the desired settings. – You can also specify any enlargement or reduction ratio in the “Zoom” box. 2 Note “12 × 18” paper size is one size larger than A3 paper size at 504.8 × 457.2 mm.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 settings described below from [Basic (Paper)] – [Change Tray Settings] – [Wide Paper] in the control panel. Select “A4W”. Enter the A3 paper size (420.0 × 297.0) in [Change Size]. Specifying a custom size When printing on paper of a custom size, you can select a preregistered custom paper size or specify a paper size value as described below. 1 From the “Original Size” or the “Paper Size” drop-down list, select “Custom Size”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 1 Click the Basic tab. 2 From the “Paper Tray” drop-down list, select the desired paper tray. 2 Note If “Auto” is specified as the paper tray, you can select the paper type. If the paper tray setting is changed to a setting other than “Auto”, the paper type is fixed to its preregistered setting. Specify a paper type by clicking the [Paper Settings for Each Tray] button. For details, refer to “Specifying the paper type for a paper tray” on page 5-9.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 4 5 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note The current specified settings can be checked in “Device Status”. Click the [Restore Device Status] button to communicate with this machine and read the status of the settings specified on this machine. You cannot use this function if you are not connected to or able to communicate with this machine.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Secure Print If “Secure Print” was selected, enter the ID and password in the dialog box that appeared. 2 Note The ID and password that are required for “Secure Print” can be preregistered by clicking the [User Settings] button under “Output Method”. If the ID and password are already registered, the dialog box to enter the ID and password does not appear when “Secure Print” is selected.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Save in User Box When “Save in User Box” or “Save in User Box and Print” is selected, specify the file name to be saved and the box number for the save location in the dialog box that appears for entering the file name and box number. 2 Note The file name and box number that are required for “Save in User Box” can be preregistered by clicking the [User Settings] button under “Output Method”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Proof Print When a print job is sent, this machine stops printing temporarily after part of the document has been printed. The remaining print job is stored in this machine as a print job. When printing multiple copies, you can print the remaining part of the print job after checking the print results. 2 Note To print the document, release the held document from the Job mode in this machine’s control panel. For details, refer to “Print job management” on page 9-46.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 3 Select “Recipient User”, and then enter the user name and password. 4 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note If this machine has been set to permit public users, the machine can be used without a user name and password. If performing user authentication on a server, the server settings must be specified. Click the [Server Setting] button to select the server.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Specifying the account track settings If the account track settings have been specified on this machine, you must enter a department name and password. 2 Note If a job is printed using a department name or password that is not a registered account on this machine, or if a job is printed without “Account Track” selected, the operation is not authenticated by this machine and the job is canceled.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 4 5 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note Click the [Verify] button to communicate with this machine and to check whether authentication can be performed with the user that was entered. You cannot use this function if you are not connected to or able to communicate with this machine. If printing is not allowed, printing cannot be performed even when used by a registered account. For details on the account track function, consult the administrator of this machine.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.3 5 Specifying the Layout tab settings Printing multiple pages on one page (N in 1, Poster Mode) You can specify whether to print multiple pages of text on one page with N in 1 printing, or print one sheet of an original document divided on multiple pages with Poster Mode printing. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 Select the “Combination” check box, and then specify the setting from the drop-down list.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 2 Reminder When printing a job that contains pages of different sizes and orientations, images may be missing or overlapping when the document is printed. Chapters You can specify the page you want to print on the front side when duplex printing or booklet printing. Even if a specified page comes up to be printed on the back side in duplex printing or booklet printing, the specified page is moved and printed on the front side. 1 Click the Layout tab.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Setting the binding margin Binding margins are added to the document before it is printed. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 From the “Binding Position” drop-down list, select the binding position. 3 Select the “Binding Margin” check box. 4 To set the width of the binding margin, click the [Binding Margin Settings] button, and then specify the desired settings in the Binding Margin Settings dialog box that appears.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Shifting images The entire print image of a document is shifted and then printed. You can use this function when you want to adjust the print position. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 Select the “Image Shift” check box. 3 To set the image shift settings, click the [Image Shift Settings] button, and then specify the desired settings in the Image Shift Settings dialog box that appears. – – C550 Unit: Selects the measurement unit that specifies the size.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.4 5 Specifying the Finish tab settings Stapling Multiple-page documents can be stapled. 2 Reminder The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Staple” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, specify the number of staples and the stapling position. 2 Note Specify the staple position noting the binding position specified in “Binding Position”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Specifying the center staple and fold setting You can specify to center staple and fold a printed document. By specifying the center staple and fold setting, printed documents can be folded in half and stapled. 2 Reminder The center staple and fold function is available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Center Staple and Fold” check box.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Folding You can specify to fold a printed document. 2 Reminder The fold function is available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Fold” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, specify the folding condition. 2 Note The fold function cannot be specified when the staple, punch, or saddle stitch function is specified. Specifying the output tray You can specify the tray to which the printed document is output.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.5 5 Specifying the Cover Mode tab settings Printing documents with a front cover/back cover 1 Click the Cover Mode tab. 2 Select the “Front Cover” and “Back Cover” check boxes. 3 From the “Front Cover” and “Back Cover” drop-down lists, select the desired print settings. To print on the front cover and back cover, select “Print”. To only add a blank page, select “Blank”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 2 Note The Front Cover from Post Inserter function and the Back Cover from Post Inserter function are available only when an optional post inserter is installed. The Front Cover from Post Inserter function and the Back Cover from Post Inserter function cannot be specified when the Front Cover function and the Back Cover function are specified. Printing multiple pages You can specify the print type and paper tray for each page.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 6 Select the row that was added to the list, and then specify the print settings in “Add/Edit”. – – – – 7 5 Page Number: Enters the page number. When entering multiple page numbers, separate the page numbers with commas such as “2, 4, 6” or enter a page range using a hyphen such as “6-10”. Print Type: Specifies Print Insert, Insert Blank Sheet, Print (1-Sided), and Print (2-Sided). Paper Tray: Specifies the paper tray.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.6 5 Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings Printing a watermark You can print specific text in the background as a watermark. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Watermark” check box. 3 From the list, select the watermark that you want to print. ! Detail For Windows Vista x64, the watermark function cannot be specified when the following functions are specified at the same time.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Editing a watermark You can change the fonts and position of the watermark and you can register a new one. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Watermark” check box. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Watermark”. The Edit Watermark dialog box appears. 4 To create a watermark, click the [Add] button. To change a watermark, select the watermark from the “Current Watermark” list.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) – – – – – 6 5 Text Color: Specifies the watermark text color. Sharing: Specifies whether to register the watermark as public or private. Transparent: Prints the watermark as a transparent image. 1st Page Only: Prints the watermark on the first page only. Repeat: Prints several watermarks on a single page. Click the [OK] button. 2 Note Up to 30 watermarks can be registered with the shared setting, and up to 20 watermarks can be registered with the private setting.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Select the “Print in Overlay” check box. 6 From the list, select the overlay that you want to print. 7 Click the [Edit] button under “Print in Overlay”. 5 The Edit Print In Overlay dialog box appears.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 8 Specify the overlay printing method. – – 9 5 Pages: Specifies the pages to print. Overwrite: Specifies the sequence for printing the overlay on top of the original document. Click the [OK] button. The Stamp/Composition tab appears again. 10 Click the [OK] button. The Print dialog box appears again. 11 Click the [Print] button. The printing of the overlay is performed.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Creating an overlay file 1 Create the overlay file data using any application. 2 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 3 Select this machine in “Printer Name”, and then click the [Properties] button or the [Preferences] button. 4 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 5 Select the “Create Overlay File” check box. 6 Click the [OK] button. The Print dialog box appears again. 7 Click the [Print] button. The dialog box to save the overlay file appears.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 8 Specify the storage location for the overlay file, enter the file name in the “File Name” box, and then enter the overlay name or a comment in the “Overlay Name” text box. 9 Click the [Save] button. Instead of executing a print, the overlay file is saved and is added to the list to be used for the next operation. The file extension is “.KFO”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Registering an overlay file 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Click the [Edit] button under “Print in Overlay”. The Edit Print In Overlay dialog box appears. 3 Click the [Browse Files] button to open the overlay file. The overlay file is added to the “Select Overlay File” list. 2 Note By clicking the [Delete] button in the Edit Print In Overlay dialog box, the selected overlay file can be deleted from the overlay file list. The file itself is not deleted.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Printing with copy protection You can print a special pattern on an entire page while printing. When copying a printed page, the characters embedded in the pattern appear to prevent an illegal copy. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Copy Protect” check box. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Copy Protect”. The Edit Copy Protect dialog box appears. 4 Specify the copy protection type and the position. Multiple print items can be specified.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) – – – – – 5 – – C550 Serial Number: Embeds the serial number of this machine in a pattern. Distribution Control Number: Embeds the number of copies in a pattern when printing multiple copies. By clicking the [Edit] button under “Start Number”, you can specify the start number or the display type. Job Number: Embeds the print job number in a pattern for documents that are automatically paginated. Text Size: Specifies the text size of a pattern.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Printing the date and page numbers You can print the date and page numbers on a document. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Date/Time” or the “Page Number” check box. The “Date/Time” and “Page Number” check boxes can be selected at the same time. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Page Number”. The Edit Date/Time/Page Number dialog box appears. 4 Specify the format and print position for the date, time, and page number.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Printing a header and a footer 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Header/Footer” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, select the Header/Footer setting. – 4 To specify the header and the footer details, continue with step 4. Click the [Edit] button under “Header/Footer”. The Edit Header/Footer dialog box appears. 5 Specify the print settings and pages for the header and the footer.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.7 5 Specifying the Quality tab settings Adjusting the color and quality C550 1 Click the Quality tab. 2 Specify settings for the following: Select Color Specifies the color for printing. Full Color: Prints in color. Grayscale: Prints in grayscale. 2 Color: Prints the two colors selected from the drop-down list. Quality Adjustment Adjusts the image quality. Simple: Adjusts the entire document.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Font Settings You can replace the TrueType fonts used in Windows with the printer fonts of this machine. 1 Click the Quality tab. 2 Click the [Font Settings] button. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – 4 C550 Download Font Format: Selects the TrueType font downloading method. Use Printer Fonts: Replaces the TrueType fonts with the printer fonts. To use the printer fonts, change the fonts in “TrueType Font Substitution Table” as necessary.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 2 Note Using the printer fonts will shorten the printing time, however, there may be a difference in the screen display and the print results. By selecting the TrueType font download method from the “Download Font Format” drop-down list, you can select the TrueType font type to download when downloading the TrueType fonts and not using the printer fonts. When using TrueType fonts, select the font type to be downloaded to the printer.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.8 5 Specifying the Other tab settings Excel Job Control When printing multiple sheets in Microsoft Excel that have different page settings, the jobs may be separated by sheet depending on the data. Select this function to control jobs so that they are not separated. Remove White Background When printing an overlay file over Microsoft PowerPoint data, removes the white part so that the white background of the PowerPoint data does not conceal the overlay file.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.9 5 Specifying the Configure tab settings Selecting a model name and an option The functions of this machine can be used from the printer driver if the model name, the installed options, and the user authentication and account track functions are specified. 2 Reminder If the installed options and the user authentication and account track functions are not specified on the Configure tab, the option functions cannot be used from the printer driver.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) – 5 For Windows Vista, if the control panel is in the classic view, double-click “Printers”. 2 Right-click the icon of the installed printer, and then click “Properties”. 3 Click the Configure tab. 4 From “Device Option”, select “Model”. 5 Select the model to be used from the “Setting” drop-down list. 6 Select the options to be specified under “Device Option”. 7 Select the status of the option that is installed from the “Setting” dropdown list.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 3 Select the desired tray in “Paper Tray Information”, and then specify the paper size, paper orientation, and paper type. 4 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note The paper type for a paper tray can also be specified from the Basic tab. For details, refer to “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 5-7. Specify “Duplex Side 2” to print on the back side of a page.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 2 Select the “Encrypt. Passphrase” check box. 3 Enter the encryption passphrase in the “Encrypt. Passphrase” text box. Starting up a software tool You can start up tools such as PageScope Web Connection that can be used by this machine. C550 1 Click the Configure tab. 2 From the “Software Tools” drop-down list, select the function. 3 Click the [Start] button.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.10 5 Specifying the Settings tab settings Specifying the default settings You can change the default settings for displaying the confirmation messages or the dialog box for entering the authentication settings. 1 For Windows 2000/NT 4.0, click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. For Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [Start] button, and then click “Printers and Faxes”.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) – – – – – 5 EMF Spool: When using an original system environment, select this check box if a metafile (EMF) spool is required. Display Constraint Message: Specifies whether to display a message when functions that cannot be specified at the same time were enabled from the printer driver. Display paper set in Print Server Properties: Specifies whether to use the paper that was added in [Server Properties] of the printer folder.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 The new paper size is added to “List of Custom Size”. 4 Specify the paper name and size. 5 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note Up to 10 custom paper sizes can be registered. Up to 16 characters can be entered in the “Paper Name” text box. From the Save Custom Size dialog box, the selected custom paper size can be deleted by clicking the [Delete] button. To edit a custom paper size, select the custom paper size and change the paper name and paper size.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5.11 5 Saving the driver settings You can save the setting values of the changed driver and recall them as necessary. Saving the driver settings C550 1 Change the driver settings from the Basic tab and the Layout tab. 2 Click the [Add] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) – – – – 4 5 Name: Enters the specified registration name. Icon: Specifies the icon. The settings can be registered even if the icon is not specified. Sharing: Specifies whether to register the specified file as public or private. Comment: Enters the detailed description of the specified file, if necessary. Click the [OK] button. The specified settings are registered in the “Favorite Setting” dropdown list.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 Editing the settings You can edit the recalled function items such as the specified names and comments. C550 1 In the Printing Preferences dialog box, click the [Edit] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list. 2 From the list, select the specified name that you want to change, and then change the setting. To delete a setting, click the [Delete] button. To switch the order displayed, click the [Up] button or the [Down] button.
Setting up the PCL driver (Windows) 5 2 Note The specified settings of the driver functions cannot be changed. Importing and exporting the driver settings You can also save (export) or read (import) the settings that were specified to a file. This comes in handy when you want to use the same settings on another computer. 1 In the Printing Preferences dialog box, click the [Edit] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list.
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Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.1 Settings 6 Common settings The following describes the common settings and buttons that are displayed on all tabs. C550 Button Function OK Click this button to close the dialog box and apply any settings that have been changed. Cancel Click this button to cancel any settings that have been changed and close the dialog box.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Button Function Printer Information Click this button to start up PageScope Web Connection and check the information of the machine. This is enabled when communication with the machine is possible. View When the [Paper View] button is clicked, a preview of the page layout as specified in the current settings is displayed and a preview image of the print job can be checked.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Item Function Offset When printing multiple copies, shifts the output position of each set. Paper Settings for Each Tray Specifies the paper type for each paper tray. Layout tab Item Function Combination Prints multiple pages on one page. Details can be specified by clicking the [Combination Details] button. Rotate 180 Prints the image rotated 180°. Chapters Specifies the page to be printed on the front side.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Item Function Per Page Setting Inserts paper between pages and switches the paper and tray for each page. Transparency Interleave Outputs and inserts interleaves when printing overhead projector transparencies. Interleave Tray Selects the input tray for the transparency interleaves. Stamp/Composition tab Item Function Watermark Prints a watermark (text stamp) on the page being printed.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Advanced tab Item Function Advanced Printing Features Specifies whether to enable detailed print functions (booklet). PostScript Output Option Specifies the PostScript file output format. Send PostScript Error Handler Specifies whether to print an error report when a PostScript error occurs. Mirrored Output Reverses horizontally, then prints. PostScript Pass through Allows applications to print directly without using a GDI.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Configure tab Item Function Device Option Specifies the status of the options that are installed on this machine and the status of the user authentication and account track functions. Specify the status of each item from the “Setting” drop-down list. Paper Tray Information Shows the paper type specified for each tray. Click the [Paper Tray Settings] button to specify the settings for each paper tray.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.2 6 Specifying the Basic tab settings Printing to suit the paper size You can enlarge or reduce documents created when printing to match the output paper size. 1 Click the Basic tab. 2 From the “Original Size” and “Paper Size” drop-down lists, select the desired settings. – You can also specify any enlargement or reduction ratio in the “Zoom” box. 2 Note “12 × 18” paper size is one size larger than A3 paper size at 504.8 × 457.2 mm.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 To print, load A3 size paper in the tray (“Tray 1” or “Bypass Tray”) of this machine that was specified from the printer driver, and then specify the settings described below from [Basic (Paper)] – [Change Tray Settings] – [Wide Paper] in the control panel. “A4W”. Enter the A3 paper size (420.0 × 297.0) in [Change Size].
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note If “Auto” is specified as the paper tray, you can select the paper type. If the paper tray setting is changed to a setting other than “Auto”, the paper type is fixed to its preregistered setting. Specify a paper type by clicking the [Paper Settings for Each Tray] button. For details, refer to “Specifying the paper type for a paper tray” on page 6-9. Specifying the paper type for a paper tray You can specify the paper type for a paper tray.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note The current specified settings can be checked in “Device Status”. Click the [Restore Device Status] button to communicate with this machine and read the status of the settings specified on this machine. You cannot use this function if you are not connected to or able to communicate with this machine. The paper type for a paper tray can also be specified from the Configure tab, and the paper size and paper orientation can be specified as well.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Secure Print If “Secure Print” was selected, enter the ID and password in the dialog box that appeared. 2 Note The ID and password that are required for “Secure Print” can be preregistered by clicking the [User Settings] button under “Output Method”. If the ID and password are already registered, the dialog box to enter the ID and password does not appear when “Secure Print” is selected.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Save in User Box When “Save in User Box” or “Save in User Box and Print” is selected, specify the file name to be saved and the box number for the save location in the dialog box that appears for entering the file name and box number. 2 Note The file name and box number that are required for “Save in User Box” can be preregistered by clicking the [User Settings] button under “Output Method”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Proof Print When a print job is sent, this machine stops printing temporarily after part of the document has been printed. The remaining print job is stored in this machine as a print job. When printing multiple copies, you can print the remaining part of the print job after checking the print results. 2 Note To print the document, release the held document from the Job mode in this machine’s control panel.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 3 Select “Recipient User”, and then enter the user name and password. 4 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note If this machine has been set to permit public users, the machine can be used without a user name and password. If performing user authentication on a server, the server settings must be specified. Click the [Server Setting] button to select the server.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Specifying the account track settings If the account track settings have been specified on this machine, you must enter a department name and password. 2 Reminder If a job is printed using a department name or password that is not a registered account on this machine, or if a job is printed without “Account Track” selected, the operation is not authenticated by this machine and the job is canceled.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note Click the [Verify] button to communicate with this machine and to check whether authentication can be performed with the user that was entered. You cannot use this function if you are not connected to or able to communicate with this machine. If printing is not allowed, printing cannot be performed even when used by a registered account. For details on the account track function, consult the administrator of this machine.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.3 6 Specifying the Layout tab settings Printing multiple pages on one page (N in 1) You can specify to print multiple pages of text on one page with N in 1 printing. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 Select the “Combination” check box, and then specify the setting from the drop-down list. To change the “Border” settings, click the [Combination Details] button, and then change the settings in the dialog box that appears.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Reminder When printing a job that contains pages of different sizes and orientations, images may be missing or overlapping when the document is printed. Chapters You can specify the page you want to print on the front side when duplex printing or booklet printing. Even if a specified page comes up to be printed on the back side in duplex printing or booklet printing, the specified page is moved and printed on the front side. 1 Click the Layout tab.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Setting the binding margin Binding margins are added to the document before it is printed. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 From the “Binding Position” drop-down list, select the binding position. 3 Select the “Binding Margin” check box. 4 To set the width of the binding margin, click the [Binding Margin Settings] button, and then specify the desired settings in the Binding Margin Settings dialog box that appears.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Shifting images The entire print image of a document is shifted and then printed. You can use this function when you want to adjust the print position. 1 Click the Layout tab. 2 Select the “Image Shift” check box. 3 To set the image shift settings, click the [Image Shift Settings] button, and then specify the desired settings in the Image Shift Settings dialog box that appears. – – C550 Unit: Selects the measurement unit that specifies the size.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.4 6 Specifying the Finish tab settings Stapling Multiple-page documents can be stapled. 2 Reminder The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Staple” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, specify the number of staples and the stapling position. 2 Note Specify the staple position noting the binding position specified in “Binding Position”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Specifying the center staple and fold setting You can specify to center staple and fold a printed document. By specifying the center staple and fold setting, printed documents can be folded in half and stapled. 2 Reminder The center staple and fold function is available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Center Staple and Fold” check box.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Folding You can specify to fold a printed document. 2 Reminder The fold function is available only when optional finisher FS-608 is installed. 1 Click the Finish tab. 2 Select the “Fold” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, specify the folding condition. 2 Note The fold function cannot be specified when the staple, punch, or saddle stitch function is specified.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.5 6 Specifying the Cover Mode tab settings Printing documents with a front cover/back cover 1 Click the Cover Mode tab. 2 Select the “Front Cover” and “Back Cover” check boxes. 3 From the “Front Cover” and “Back Cover” drop-down lists, select the desired print settings. To print on the front cover and back cover, select “Print”. To only add a blank page, select “Blank”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note The Front Cover from Post Inserter function and the Back Cover from Post Inserter function are available only when an optional post inserter is installed. The Front Cover from Post Inserter function and the Back Cover from Post Inserter function cannot be specified when the Front Cover function and the Back Cover function are specified. Printing multiple pages You can specify the print type and paper tray for each page.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 A new row for specifying the print settings is added to “Settings List”. 6 Select the row that was added to the list, and then specify the print settings in “Add/Edit”. – – – – 7 C550 Page Number: Enters the page number. When entering multiple page numbers, separate the page numbers with commas such as “2, 4, 6” or enter a page range using a hyphen such as “6-10”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note To change existing print settings, select the desired row and change the settings. To delete existing print settings, select the desired row, and then click the [Delete] button. Click the [Up] button or the [Down] button to change the page number starting with the smallest page number. The list name can be changed by clicking the [Edit List Name] button.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.6 6 Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings Printing a watermark You can print specific text in the background as a watermark. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Watermark” check box. 3 From the list, select the watermark that you want to print. ! Detail For Windows Vista x64, the watermark function cannot be specified when the following functions are specified at the same time.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Editing a watermark You can change the fonts and position of the watermark and you can register a new one. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Watermark” check box. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Watermark”. The Edit Watermark dialog box appears. 4 To create a watermark, click the [Add] button. To change a watermark, select the watermark from the “Current Watermark” list.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) – – – – – – 6 6 Frame: Specifies the frame style. Text Color: Specifies the watermark text color. Sharing: Specifies whether to register the watermark as public or private. Transparent: Prints the watermark as a transparent image. 1st Page Only: Prints the watermark on the first page only. Repeat: Prints several watermarks on a single page. Click the [OK] button.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 5 Select the “Print in Overlay” check box. 6 From the list, select the overlay that you want to print. 7 Click the [Edit] button under “Print in Overlay”. 6 The Edit Print In Overlay dialog box appears.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 8 Specify the overlay printing method. – – 9 6 Pages: Specifies the pages to print. Overwrite: Specifies the sequence for printing the overlay on top of the original document. Click the [OK] button. The Stamp/Composition tab appears again. 10 Click the [OK] button. The Print dialog box appears again. 11 Click the [Print] button. The printing of the overlay is performed.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Creating an overlay file 1 Create the overlay file data using any application. 2 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 3 Select this machine in “Printer Name”, and then click the [Properties] button or the [Preferences] button. 4 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 5 Select the “Create Overlay File” check box. 6 Click the [OK] button. The Print dialog box appears again. 7 Click the [Print] button. The dialog box to save the overlay file appears.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 8 Specify the storage location for the overlay file, enter the file name in the “File Name” box, and then enter the overlay name or a comment in the “Overlay Name” text box. 9 Click the [Save] button. Instead of executing a print, the overlay file is saved and is added to the list to be used for the next operation. The file extension is “.KFO”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Registering an overlay file 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Click the [Edit] button under “Print in Overlay”. The Edit Print In Overlay dialog box appears. 3 Click the [Browse Files] button to open the overlay file. The overlay file is added to the “Select Overlay File” list. 2 Note By clicking the [Delete] button in the Edit Print In Overlay dialog box, the selected overlay file can be deleted from the overlay file list.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Printing with copy protection You can print a special pattern on an entire page while printing. When copying a printed page, the characters embedded in the pattern appear to prevent an illegal copy. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Copy Protect” check box. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Copy Protect”. The Edit Copy Protect dialog box appears. 4 Specify the copy protection type and the position. Multiple print items can be specified.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) – – – – – 5 – – C550 Serial Number: Embeds the serial number of this machine in a pattern. Distribution Control Number: Embeds the number of copies in a pattern when printing multiple copies. By clicking the [Edit] button under “Start Number”, you can specify the start number or the display type. Job Number: Embeds the print job number in a pattern for documents that are automatically paginated. Text Size: Specifies the text size of a pattern.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Printing the date and page numbers You can print the date and page numbers on a document. 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Date/Time” or the “Page Number” check box. The “Date/Time” and “Page Number” check boxes can be selected at the same time. 3 Click the [Edit] button under “Page Number”. The Edit Date/Time/Page Number dialog box appears. 4 Specify the format and print position for the date, time, and page number.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Printing a header and a footer 1 Click the Stamp/Composition tab. 2 Select the “Header/Footer” check box. 3 From the drop-down list, select the Header/Footer setting. – 4 To specify the header and the footer details, continue with step 4. Click the [Edit] button under “Header/Footer”. The Edit Header/Footer dialog box appears. 5 Specify the print settings and pages for the header and the footer.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.7 6 Specifying the Quality tab settings Adjusting the color and quality C550 1 Click the Quality tab. 2 Specify settings for the following: Select Color Specifies the color for printing. Full Color: Prints in color. Grayscale: Prints in grayscale. Quality Adjustment Adjusts the image quality. Simple: Adjusts the entire document. Detail : Specifies the color matching and the ICC profile for the text, photos, and charts of each object in a document.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Controlling the color profile You can add or delete the ICC profile that can be selected when adjusting the details of the image. 1 Click the Quality tab. 2 Click the [Quality Adjustment] button. The Quality Adjustment dialog box appears. 3 Click the [Manage Profile] button. The Color Profile Management dialog box appears. The profile list that can be used and that was acquired from this machine appears.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 4 Click the tab and select the color profile type. 5 From the Available Profile list, select the profile to be used, and then click the [Add] button. – To add a profile to the current driver settings, click the [New] button, and then enter the file name in the “File Name” text box and the profile name in the “Profile Name” text box. – The profile name can be changed in the “File Name” text box or the “Profile Name” text box.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Font Settings You can replace the TrueType fonts used in Windows with the printer fonts of this machine. 1 Click the Quality tab. 2 Click the [Font Settings] button. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – Download Font Format: Selects the TrueType font downloading method. Use Printer Fonts: Replaces the TrueType fonts with the printer fonts.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.8 6 Specifying the Other tab settings Excel Job Control When printing multiple sheets in Microsoft Excel that have different page settings, the jobs may be separated by sheet depending on the data. Select this function to control jobs so that they are not separated. Check Driver Version Displays the version information of the printer driver. 2 Note The “Excel Job Control ”setting cannot be used with Windows XP Professional x64 or Windows Server 2003 x64.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.9 6 Specifying the Configure tab settings Selecting a model name and an option The functions of this machine can be used from the printer driver if the model name, the installed options, and the user authentication and account track functions are specified. 2 Reminder If the installed options and the user authentication and account track functions are not specified on the Configure tab, the option functions cannot be used from the printer driver.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) – – 6 If “Printers and Faxes” does not appear in the Start menu in Windows XP/Server 2003, open the Control Panel from the Start menu, select “Printers and Other Hardware”, and then select “Printers and Faxes”. For Windows Vista, if the control panel is in the classic view, double-click “Printers”. 2 Right-click the icon of the installed printer, and then click “Properties”. 3 Click the Configure tab. 4 From “Device Option”, select “Model”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 3 Select the desired tray in “Paper Tray Information”, and then specify the paper size, paper orientation, and paper type. 4 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note The paper type for a paper tray can also be specified from the Basic tab. For details, refer to “Specifying the Basic tab settings” on page 6-7. Specify “Duplex Side 2” to print on the back side of a page.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Select the “Encrypt. Passphrase” check box. 3 Enter the encryption passphrase in the “Encrypt. Passphrase” text box. Starting up a software tool You can start up tools such as PageScope Web Connection that can be used by this machine. C550 1 Click the Configure tab. 2 From the “Software Tools” drop-down list, select the function. 3 Click the [Start] button.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.10 6 Specifying the Settings tab settings Specifying the default settings You can change the default settings for displaying the confirmation messages or the dialog box for entering the authentication settings. 1 For Windows 2000, click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. For Windows XP/Server 2003, click the [Start] button, and then click “Printers and Faxes”.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 4 6 Specify settings for the following: – – – – Display Constraint Message: Specifies whether to display a message when functions that cannot be specified at the same time were enabled from the printer driver. Display paper set in Print Server Properties: Specifies whether to use the paper that was added in [Server Properties] of the printer folder.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6.11 6 Saving the driver settings You can save the setting values of the changed driver and recall them as necessary. Saving the driver settings C550 1 Change the driver settings from the Basic tab and the Layout tab. 2 Click the [Add] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – – 4 6 Name: Enters the specified registration name. Icon: Specifies the icon. The settings can be registered even if the icon is not specified. Sharing: Specifies whether to register the specified file as public or private. Comment: Enters the detailed description of the specified file, if necessary. Click the [OK] button. The specified settings are registered in the “Favorite Setting” dropdown list.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Recalling the settings You can select the settings to recall from the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list on the Printing Preferences dialog box. The setting values are recalled, and the settings for the printer driver are changed. Editing the settings You can edit the recalled function items such as the specified names and comments. C550 1 In the Printing Preferences dialog box, click the [Edit] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 3 Click the [Option] button, select the check box of the function that you want to recall, and then click the [OK] button. 4 Click the [OK] button. 2 Note The specified settings of the driver functions cannot be changed.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 Importing and exporting the driver settings You can also save (export) or read (import) the settings that were specified to a file. This comes in handy when you want to use the same settings on another computer. 1 In the Printing Preferences dialog box, click the [Edit] button next to the “Favorite Setting” drop-down list. 2 From the list, select the specified name that you want to export, and then click the [Export] button.
Setting up the PostScript driver (Windows) 6 2 Note To read the specified file that was saved in the “Favorite Setting” dropdown list, click the [Import] button and specify the file.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 7 Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7.1 Settings The functions of this machine can be specified on the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes displayed from an application. The settings can only be applied while using the application. When the application is exited, the settings return to their defaults. Page Setup dialog box Page Setup items Menu Item Page Attributes Paper Specifies the paper size. Orientation Specifies the orientation.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 Menu Item Function Custom Page Sizes Paper Size Specifies any paper size. Margins Specifies the paper margins. Custom Page Size Name Enters the registered name for the specified paper size and margin after the [OK] button is clicked. Units Selects the specified unit. 2 Note Depending on the application, “Page Setup” may be displayed as “Paper Setup”. In addition, you may have to select “Paper Setup” – “Options” from the “File” menu.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) Menu Item Function Color Matching Print Color Specifies the color for printing. Intent Selects the matching method. Printer Profile Specifies the color adjustment profile of the output device. Background Printing Print in Specifies background printing. Print Time Specifies the priority level and print time. Save as File Format Specifies the PostScript file output format.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 Menu Item Function Finishing Options 2 Fold Performs folding. Front Cover Attaches a front cover page. Finishing Options 3 Finishing Options 4 Finishing Options 5 Front Cover Tray Selects the paper tray for the front cover. Back Cover Attaches a back cover page. Back Cover Tray Selects the paper tray for the back cover. PI Front Cover Attaches a front cover from the post inserter. PI Back Cover Attaches a back cover from the post inserter.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7.2 7 Page Setup Page Attributes (basic settings) 1 Select “Page Setup” or “Paper Setup” from the [File] menu. 2 Select “Page Attributes”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – Paper: Specifies the paper size. Orientation: Specifies the orientation. Scale: Specifies the enlargement and reduction ratio. 2 Note The folding function can be selected from the screen that is displayed when “Layout” is selected in the Print dialog box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 Custom Page Sizes 1 Select “Page Setup” or “Paper Setup” from the [File] menu. 2 Select “Custom Page Sizes”. 3 Click the [New] button. 4 Specify settings for the following: – – – – 5 Paper Size: Specifies the paper size. Margins: Specifies the paper margins. Custom Page Size Name: Enter the registered name for the specified paper size and margins, and then click the [OK] button. Units: Selects the specified unit. Click the [OK] button.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 PostScript Options 1 Select “Page Setup” or “Paper Setup” from the [File] menu. 2 Select “PostScript Options”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – – – – C550 Visual Effects: Provides “Flip Horizontal”, “Flip Vertical”, and “Invert Image” (negative image). Substitute Fonts: Replaces some fonts with printer fonts. Smooth Text: Smooths text data. Smooth Graphics: Smooths graphic data. Precision Bitmap Alignment: Corrects jagged graphic images.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7.3 7 Printing General (basic settings) 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “General”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – – C550 Copies: Specifies the number of copies to print. Collated: Prints multiple copies in sets. Pages: Specifies the print range to print. Paper Source: Selects the paper tray.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 Layout (printing multiple pages on one page) You can specify to print multiple pages on one page. 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Layout”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – C550 Pages per sheet: Specifies the number of pages to print on one page. Layout direction: Specifies the page order for printing multiple pages on one page. Border: Specifies the borders around pages.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7 Printer specific options (Finishing Options 1 to 5) You can specify printer-specific options. You can specify these options when using the staple or hole punch functions of this machine. 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Finishing Options 1 to 5”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – C550 Offset: Specifies offset. Output Tray: Selects the output tray.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) – – 7 Color Settings (Graphic): Adjusts the color quality of a chart and graph in a document to the text or photo settings. Smoothing (Graphic): Adjusts the smoothing process of a chart and graph in a document to the text or photo settings. 2 Reminder The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed. The hole punch function is available only when the punch kit is installed on the optional finisher.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS 9.2) 7.4 7 Setting options You can specify the options installed on this machine so that they can be used from the printer driver. 2 Reminder If the installed options on this machine are not set from “Installable Options”, the option function cannot be used with the printer driver. When installing options, be sure to make the proper settings. 1 On the Apple menu, click “Chooser”. 2 Select the printer name. 3 Click the [Create] button.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 8 Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.1 Settings The functions of this machine can be specified on the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes recalled from the application. The settings can only be applied while using the application. When the application is quit, the settings return to their default settings. Page Setup dialog box Page Setup items Menu Page Attributes Custom Paper Size*2 C550 Item Function Paper Size Specifies the paper size.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note Depending on the application, “Page Setup” may be displayed as “Paper Setup”. In addition, you may have to select “Paper Setup” – “Options” from the “File” menu. The dialog boxes differ depending on the application. The items indicated by *2 are displayed only in Mac OS 10.2 and Mac OS 10.3. Print dialog box Print items Menu Item Copies & Pages Layout Output Options*2 Scheduler C550 *1 Function Copies Specifies the number of copies to print.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) Menu Paper Handling ColorSync*1 Cover Page*1 Error Handling Output Method Layout/Finish C550 *1 8 Item Function Reverse Page Order (Page Order) Prints pages in the reverse order. Print Selects the pages for printing. Destination paper size*3 Specifies the output paper size. Color Conversion Specifies the color conversion method. Quartz Filter Specifies the color for printing. Print Cover Page Specifies whether to attach a cover page.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Menu Item Function Paper Tray/Output Tray Paper Tray Selects the paper tray for printing. Paper Type Selects the paper type for printing. Paper Settings for Each Tray Specifies the paper type for each paper tray. Output Tray Specifies the tray where to output the printed pages. Cover Mode/ Transparency Interleave Front Cover Attaches a front cover page. Back Cover Attaches a back cover page.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Common settings in the Print dialog box The following describes the common settings that are displayed by the specific operations (Output Method, Layout/Finish, Paper Tray/Output Tray, Cover Mode/Transparency Interleave, and Per Page Setting) for this machine. C550 Item Function Paper View A preview of the page layout as specified in the current settings is displayed and a preview image of the print job can be checked.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note Click the [Acquire Device Information] button on the Printer Information dialog box to communicate with this machine and read the status of the settings specified on this machine. You cannot use this function if you are not connected to or able to communicate with this machine.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.2 8 Page Setup Page Attributes (basic settings) 1 Select “Page Setup” or “Paper Setup” from the [File] menu. 2 Select “Page Attributes”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – Paper Size: Specifies the paper size. Orientation: Specifies the orientation. Scale: Specifies the enlargement and reduction ratio. 2 Note “12 × 18” paper size is one size larger than A3 paper size at 504.8 × 457.2 mm.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 [Wide Paper] in the control panel. Select “A4W”. Enter the A3 paper size (420.0 × 297.0) in [Change Size]. Custom Page Sizes 1 Select “Page Setup” or “Paper Setup” from the [File] menu. 2 For Mac OS 10.4, select “Manage Custom Sizes” from the “Paper Size” drop-down list. For Mac OS 10.2 and Mac OS 10.3, select “Custom Paper Size” from “Settings”. 3 Click the [New] (Mac OS 10.2/10.3) or the [+] (Mac OS 10.4) button. 4 Enter the paper size name.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.3 8 Printing General settings 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Copies & Pages”. 3 Specify settings for the following: – – – C550 Copies: Specifies the number of copies to print. Collated: Prints multiple copies in sets. Pages: Specifies the print range to print.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.4 8 Output Method Collate: Prints multiple copies in sets. Offset: Specifies offset. Output Method: Specifies the output method. For details, refer to “Selecting the output method” on page 8-11. User Authentication: Performs user authentication. For details, refer to “Specifying the user authentication settings” on page 8-14. Account Track: Performs account track. For details, refer to “Specifying the account track settings” on page 8-15.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Selecting the output method Not only can you print directly, but you can select “Secure Print”, which requires a password to print, or “Save in User Box”, which saves data in the boxes that were created on the HDD. From the “Output Method” drop-down list, select the output method. Print: Prints immediately. Secure Print: Saves the document to be printed in “Secure Print User Box” of this machine.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note By selecting the “Save Settings” check box, the specified settings are saved. In addition, if the “Do not show this window when setting” check box is selected, the dialog box does not appear when the function is specified. The dialog box can be displayed by clicking the [Detail Settings] button. For details, refer to “Selecting the output method” on page 8-11.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note By selecting the “Save Settings” check box, the specified settings are saved. In addition, if the “Do not show this window when setting” check box is selected, the dialog box does not appear when the function is specified. The dialog box can be displayed by clicking the [Detail Settings] button. For details, refer to “Checking the Output Method setting details” on page 8-16.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Specifying the user authentication settings If the user authentication settings have been specified on this machine, you must enter a user name and password. 2 Reminder If a job is printed using a user name or password that is not a registered account on this machine, or if a job is printed without selecting a user under “User Authentication”, the operation is not authenticated by this machine and the job is canceled.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note If this machine has been set to permit public users, the machine can be used without a user name and password. If performing user authentication on a server, the server settings must be specified. Click the [User Authentication Server Setting] button to select the server. By selecting the “Save Settings” check box, the specified settings are saved.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 2 Enter the department name and password. 3 Click the [OK] button. 8 2 Note By selecting the “Save Settings” check box, the specified settings are saved. In addition, if the “Do not show this window when setting” check box is selected, the dialog box does not appear when the function is specified. The dialog box can be displayed by clicking the [Detail Settings] button. For details, refer to “Checking the Output Method setting details” on page 8-16.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Secure Print: Displays the Secure Print dialog box for entering an ID and password. This is the same dialog box that appears when “Secure Print” is specified from the “Output Method” drop-down list. Save in User Box: Displays the Save in User Box dialog box for entering a file name and box number. This is the same dialog box that appears when “Save in User Box” or “Save in User Box and Print” is specified from the “Output Method” drop-down list.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Administrator Settings: Displays the dialog box in which you can change the display of the authentication setting dialog box or in which you can change the encryption passphrase. Popup Authentication Dialog when printing: Displays the User Authentication dialog box or the Account Track dialog box when a print job is specified to enter a user name or a department name.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.5 8 Layout/Finish You can switch between the Layout dialog box and the Finish dialog box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Print Type: Specifies duplex printing and booklet printing. Binding Position: Specifies the binding position. Poster Mode: Prints one page of an original document divided on multiple pages. Overlap width line: Prints an overlap width line on split pages. This setting can be specified when “Poster Mode” is specified. Rotated 180: Prints the image rotated 180°. Image Shift: Prints by shifting the entire print image. For details, refer to “Shifting images” on page 8-22.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Reminder When printing a job that contains pages of different sizes and orientations with the “Poster Mode” setting specified, images may be missing or overlapping when the document is printed. The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed. The hole punch function is available only when the punch kit is installed on the optional finisher. The fold & staple function are available only when optional finisher FS608 is installed.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Shifting images The entire print image of a document is shifted and then printed. You can use this function when you want to adjust the print position. 1 Select the “Image Shift” check box. 2 Select the shift direction and set the values. By clearing the “Same value for Front and Back sides” check box, you can set separate values for the front and back sides. 2 Note By selecting the “Save Settings” check box, the specified settings are saved.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Chapters You can specify the page you want to print on the front side when duplex printing or booklet printing. Even if a specified page comes up to be printed on the back side in duplex printing or booklet printing, the specified page is moved and printed on the front side. 1 Select the “Chapters” check box. The dialog box for setting the detailed settings appears. 2 Enter the page number of the page you want to print on the front side.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Checking the Layout/Finish setting details By clicking the [Detail Settings] button, the “Layout/Finish” functions for which detailed settings have been specified are shown. The settings can be shown by clicking the [Expand All] button. By selecting a function and clicking the [Settings] button, the dialog box for specifying the detailed settings for the selected function appears. Image Shift: Displays the Image Shift dialog box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.6 8 Paper Tray/Output Tray Paper Tray: Selects the paper tray for printing. Paper Type: Selects the paper type for printing. This setting can be specified when the paper tray setting is set to “Auto”. Paper Settings for Each Tray: Specifies the paper type for each paper tray. For details, refer to “Specifying the paper type for a paper tray” on page 8-26. Output Tray: Specifies the tray where to output the printed pages.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Specifying the paper type for a paper tray You can specify the paper type for a paper tray. 1 Click the [Paper Settings for Each Tray] button. The dialog box for setting the detailed settings appears. 2 Select the desired paper tray, and then select the paper type to be specified from the “Paper Type” drop-down list. 2 Note Click the [Restore Device Status] button to communicate with this machine and read the status of the settings specified on this machine.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.7 8 Cover Mode/Transparency Interleave You can switch between the Cover Mode dialog box and the Transparency Interleave dialog box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Front Cover: Attaches a front cover page. Select this check box, and then select the print conditions from the upper drop-down list, and the paper tray that contains the loaded paper to be used from the lower drop-down list. Back Cover: Attaches a back cover page. Select this check box, and then select the print conditions from the upper drop-down list, and the paper tray that contains the loaded paper to be used from the lower drop-down list.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.8 8 Per Page Setting You can specify the print type and paper tray for each page. This comes in handy when you want to change the paper tray during a print job when printing multiple pages. The settings are added to the per page setting list and can be used as necessary. Per Page Setting: Enables the per page setting function. List: Displays the list of the settings that have been added to Per Page Setting. Add: Adds settings to Per Page Setting.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Adding and editing the settings in Per Page Setting 1 Select the “Per Page Setting” check box. 2 Click the [Add] button to add a new setting to the list. To edit the list, select the desired name in the list, and then click the [Edit] button. The Per Page Settings dialog box for specifying the print settings appears. 3 Click the [Add] button to add the setting to the list. A new row for specifying the settings is added to the settings list.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 2 Note To change existing print settings, select the desired row and change the settings. To delete existing print settings, select the desired row, and then click the [Delete] button. Click the [+] button or the [,] button to change the page number starting with the smallest page number. The name of the list can be changed in the “List Name:” text box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.9 8 Stamp/Composition Copy Protect: Prints a special pattern to prevent copying. Date/Time: Prints the date and time. Page Number: Prints the page number. Header/Footer: Prints a header and a footer. Printing with copy protection You can print a special pattern on an entire page while printing. When copying a printed page, the characters embedded in the pattern appear to prevent an illegal copy. 1 Select the “Copy Protect” check box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 2 Specify the copy protection type and the position. Multiple print items can be specified. – – – – – – – C550 8 Characters: Embeds the selected character string in a pattern. A preregistered character string (common stamp) or a character string registered on this machine (registered stamp) can be specified. Date/Time: Embeds the selected date and time in a pattern. Serial Number: Embeds the serial number of this machine in a pattern.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 3 Select the composition method for copy protection. Select “Copy Protect” to specify the desired results when copying, or simply select “Repeatable Stamp”. In addition, you can select the embedding conditions. – – – – 4 8 Pattern: Specifies the embedding method of a pattern. Pattern Overwrite: Specifies the order for printing a pattern on the original document. Background Pattern: Specifies the pattern background. Adjust Color: Specifies the color of the pattern.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Printing the date and time You can print the date and time on a document. 1 Select the “Date/Time” check box. The Date/Time dialog box appears. 2 Specify the format and print position for the date and time. – – – – 3 Format: Displays the format for the date and time to be printed. Pages: Specifies the pages to print the date and time. Text Color: Specifies the text color to print. Print Position: Specifies the print position. Click the [OK] button.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Printing the page numbers You can print the page numbers on a document. 1 Select the “Page Number” check box. The Page Number dialog box appears. 2 Specify the format and print position for the printing the page number. – – – – – 3 Starting Page: Specifies the page to start printing the page number. Starting Page Number: Specifies the start number for printing the page number.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Printing a header and a footer You can print a header and a footer on a document. 1 Select the “Header/Footer” check box. The Header/Footer dialog box appears. 2 Specify the print settings and pages for the header and the footer. – – – – 3 Recall Header/Footer:Select the header and the footer setting that is registered in this machine. Distribution Control Number: Displays the number of the copy in the header or the footer when printing multiple copies.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.10 8 Quality Select Color: Specifies whether to print in color or grayscale. Glossy Mode: Prints with a gloss. Color Settings: Prints with a quality suitable for the selected original document. Document: Prints with a quality suitable for documents with many characters. Photo: Prints with a quality suitable for photos. DTP: Prints with a quality suitable for documents produced using DTP. Web: Prints with a quality suitable for Web page printing.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Controlling the color profile You can add or delete the color profiles that can be selected from Quality Adjustment. 1 Click the [Quality Adjustment] button. The Quality Adjustment dialog box appears. 2 Click the [Manage Profile] button. The Color Profile Management dialog box appears. The profile list that can be used and that was acquired from this machine appears.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 3 Select the color profile type from the drop-down list. 4 From the Available Profile list, select the profile to be used, and then click the [Add] button. – To add a profile to the current driver settings, click the [New] button, and then enter the file name in the “File Name” text box and the profile name in the “Profile Name” text box. – The profile name can be changed in the “File Name” text box or the “Profile Name” text box.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.11 8 Setting options You can specify the options installed on this machine so that they can be used from the printer driver. 2 Reminder If the installed options on this machine are not set from “Installable Options”, the option function cannot be used with the printer driver. When installing options, be sure to make the proper settings. 1 Open Printer Setup Utility or Print Center, located in “Applications” – “Utilities” of “Hard Disk” and select this machine.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8.12 8 Saving the driver settings For Mac OS X drivers, you can save the setting values of the changed driver and recall them as necessary. Saving the driver settings 1 Change the driver settings in “Copies & Pages” and “Layout”. 2 From “Presets”, click “Save as”. 3 Enter the preset name in the “Save Preset As” text box. 4 Click the [OK] button. The settings are added to the preset settings.
Setting up the PPD driver (Mac OS X) 8 Changing the settings 1 Select “Presets” from the Print dialog box to change the settings. 2 Change the driver settings in “Copies & Pages” and “Layout”. 3 From “Presets”, click “Save”. To delete, click “Delete”. To change the name, click “Rename”. The preset settings are changed.
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Various settings 9 Various settings 9.1 Print settings in Utility mode 9 You can change the settings of the printer functions in this machine’s control panel. Default settings To display the User Settings screen C550 1 Press the [Utility/Counter] key. 2 Touch [2 User Settings].
Various settings 9 The User Settings screen appears. 2 Note An item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button. For [2 User Settings], press the [2] key in the keypad. To quit specifying the Utility mode settings, press the [Utility/Counter] key. Otherwise, cancel the Utility mode by touching [Close] in each screen until the screen for the Copy, Fax/Scan, or Box mode appears.
Various settings C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [1 Basic Settings]. 3 Touch [PDL Setting].
Various settings 4 9 Touch the button for the desired setting. Number of Copies You can specify the default number of copies when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. (Default setting: 1) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [1 Basic Setting]. 3 Touch [Number of Copies].
Various settings 4 9 Press the [C] (clear) key to erase the value, and then use the keypad to type in the default number of copies (between 1 and 9999 sets). – 5 If a value outside of the allowable range is specified, the message “Input Error” appears. Type in a value within the allowable range. Touch [OK]. The default number of copies is set. Original Direction You can specify the default image orientation. (Default setting: Portrait) Portrait: Prints the image vertically on the page.
Various settings 3 Touch [Original Direction]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. 9 Spool setting You can specify whether or not a spool is used. (Default setting: ON) ON: When the next job is received while processing a job, the print data is stored in the HDD. OFF: The print data is not stored in the HDD. 2 Reminder Be sure not to change the setting to “OFF”. Printing may not be possible.
Various settings 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [1 Basic Setting]. 3 Touch [Spool Print Jobs in HDD before RIP]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. 9 Paper size change You can specify whether similar paper sizes 8-1/2 × 11 and A4, and 11 × 17 and A3 are substituted for each other when there is no paper of the size specified with the printer driver. (Default setting: OFF) 2 Reminder The image may be defected since printing is forced.
Various settings 9 ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [1 Basic Setting]. 3 Touch [A4/A3⇔LTR/LGR Auto Switch]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. Banner Sheet Setting You can specify whether to print banner pages (cover pages) with the sender of the print job and title. (Default setting: OFF) ON: Prints banner pages.
Various settings 9 ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [1 Basic Setting]. 3 Touch [↑] or [↓], and then touch [Banner Sheet Setting]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 Binding Direction Adjustment You can specify whether to adjust the binding position for duplex printing. (Default setting: Finishing Priority) If you want to increase the print efficiency, select “Productivity Priority”. If the desired binding position and width cannot be achieved, select “Finishing Priority”. Finishing Priority: Adjusts the binding position to the most suitable position after all of the print data is received by this machine.
Various settings 4 9 Touch the button for the desired setting. Line Width Adjustment You can adjust the line width to make fine lines and small characters easy to see. (Default setting: Thin) - Thin: Prints sharp characters and lines. Elaborately reproduces the details of the characters and graphics. Normal: Prints the characters and lines at an intermediate thickness. Thick: Prints thick characters and lines. Clearly reproduces the characters and graphics.
Various settings 9 3 Touch [↑] or [↓] to switch the page, and then touch [Line Width Adjustment]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. Paper Tray You can specify the input tray to use when none has been specified from the printer driver. (Default setting: Auto) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 C550 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings].
Various settings 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [Paper Tray]. 4 Touch the button of the desired paper tray. – 5 C550 9 To select the paper tray automatically, touch [Auto]. Touch [OK].
Various settings 9 Paper Size You can specify the paper size to use when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. (Default setting: 8-1/2 × 11) 2 Note For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [Paper Size]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 2-Sided Print You can specify the default duplex printing setting. (Default setting: OFF) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [2-Sided Print]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 Binding Position You can specify the default binding position for duplex printing. (Default setting: Left Bind) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [Binding Position]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 Staple You can specify the staple settings. (Default setting: OFF) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [Staple]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. 2 Reminder The staple function is available only when the optional finisher is installed.
Various settings 9 Punch You can specify the hole punching settings. (Default setting: OFF) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [↑] or [↓], and then touch [Punch]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. 2 Reminder The hole punch function is available only when the punch kit is installed on the optional finisher.
Various settings 9 Banner Paper Tray You can specify the paper tray to be used for banner page printing. (Default setting: Auto) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [2 Paper Setting]. 3 Touch [↑] or [↓], and then touch [Banner Paper Tray]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 Font Settings You can specify the font to use when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. (Default setting: Courier) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [3 PCL Settings]. 3 Touch [1 Font Settings].
Various settings 4 Touch [Resident Font]. – 5 – C550 If downloaded fonts are available, [Download Font] can also be selected. Touch the button for the desired setting. – 6 9 Touch [↑] or [↓] to switch the pages, and then touch the button for the desired setting. You can check the selected font number and font size units. Touch [OK].
Various settings 9 Symbol Set You can specify the font symbol set to use when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. (Default setting: Depends on the location.) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [3 PCL Settings]. 3 Touch [2 Symbol Set]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting.
Various settings 9 Font Size You can specify the font size to use when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. (Default settings: Scalable Font - 12.00 point; Bitmap Font - 10.00 pitch) Scalable Font: Specifies the font size in points. Bitmap Font: Specifies the width of the fixed-width font in pitches. ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings].
Various settings 4 9 Press the [C] (clear) key to erase the value, and then use the keypad to type in the default font size (Scalable Font: between 4.00 and 999.75 points; Bitmap Font: between 0.44 and 99.00 pitches). – 5 If a value outside of the allowable range is specified, the message “Input Error” appears. Type in a value within the allowable range. Touch [OK]. The font size is set. Line/Page You can specify the number of lines per page when printing text.
Various settings 9 3 Touch [4 Line/Page]. 4 Press the [C] (clear) key to erase the value, and then use the keypad to type in the default number of lines (between 5 and 128). – 5 If a value outside of the allowable range is specified, the message “Input Error” appears. Type in a value within the allowable range. Touch [OK]. The number of lines per page is set. CR/LF Mapping You can specify the data substitution method when printing text data.
Various settings 9 ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [3 PCL Settings]. 3 Touch [5 CR/LF Mapping]. 4 Select [Yes] or [No]. If [Yes] is selected, be sure to also touch the button for the desired setting. 5 Touch [OK].
Various settings 9 Print PS Errors You can specify whether to print the error message when an error occurs during PS rasterization. (Default setting: OFF) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [4 PS Setting]. 3 Touch [Print PS Errors].
Various settings 4 9 Touch the button for the desired setting. ICC Profile Settings You can specify the profiles to use when no setting has been specified from the printer driver. ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. C550 1 In the User Setting screen, touch [5 Printer Settings]. 2 Touch [4 PS Setting]. 3 Touch [ICC Profile Settings].
Various settings 4 Touch the desired setting. 5 Touch the profile name for the desired setting. 9 Verify XPS Digital Signature You can specify whether to verify a digital signature when XPS printing. If verification is specified as “ON”, printing cannot be performed if the name is invalid. (Default setting: OFF) ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1. 1 C550 In the User Settings screen, touch [5 Printer Settings].
Various settings 2 Touch [5 XPS Settings]. 3 Touch [Verify XPS Digital Signature]. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. 9 ! Detail If an error in the verification of a signature occurs, and if the print information setting is enabled under Print XPS Errors, the error information will be printed. For details, refer to “Print XPS Errors” on page 9-41.
Various settings 9 Print Reports You can output the following four types of reports. The report output method here is explained in the PCL font list. Configuration Page: Outputs a list of this machine’s settings. Demo Page: Outputs a test page. PCL Font List: Outputs the PCL font list. PS Font List: Outputs the PS font list. ! Detail For details on displaying the User Settings screen, refer to “To display the User Settings screen” on page 9-1.
Various settings C550 9 4 Touch the button for the desired paper tray and touch [1-Sided] or [2Sided]. 5 To print a report, touch [Start] or press the [Start] key.
Various settings 9.2 9 Print settings in Administrator mode To display the Administrator Settings screen C550 1 Press the [Utility/Counter] key. 2 Touch [3 Administrator Settings].
Various settings 3 9 Enter the password, and then touch [OK]. – In the Utility mode, an item can also be selected by pressing the key in the keypad for the number beside the desired button. For [3 Administrator Settings], press the [3] key in the keypad. – For details on setting or changing the password, refer to the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. The Administrator Settings screen appears. 2 Note To quit specifying the Utility mode settings, press the [Utility/Counter] key.
Various settings 9 Print/Fax Output Setting You can specify whether to print data after it is received or to print it simultaneously as it is being received. You can specify this function for the printer and for faxing. (Default settings: Printer - Page Print; Fax - Batch Print) 2 Reminder To display the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “To display the Administrator Settings screen” on page 9-33. 1 In the Administrator Settings screen, touch [1 System Settings].
Various settings 4 9 Touch [Print] or [Fax]. The buttons for the available settings appear. 5 Touch the button for the desired setting. The timing the data is printed is set. 2 Note If “Batch Print” is selected, printing starts when all the data is received and the print job is queued. If “Page Print” is selected, printing starts when the data for the first page is received and the print job is queued.
Various settings 3 9 In the Output Settings screen, touch [2 Output Tray Settings]. The Output Tray Settings screen appears. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. The output tray is set. To delete secure print documents All saved secure print documents can be deleted. C550 1 In the Administrator Settings screen, touch [1 System Settings]. 2 In the Systems Settings screen, touch [0 User Box Settings]. 3 In the User Box Settings screen, touch [2 Delete Secure Print Documents].
Various settings 4 To delete the secure print documents, touch [Yes]. 5 Touch [OK]. 9 To specify the secure document delete time The length of time for deleting a secure document after it is saved can be specified. C550 1 In the Administrator Settings screen, touch [1 System Settings]. 2 In the System Settings screen, touch [0 User Box Settings]. 3 In the User Box Settings screen, touch [3 Auto Delete Secure Document].
Various settings 9 4 Select [Yes] or [No]. If [Yes] is selected, be sure to also select the time until the secure document is deleted. 5 Touch [OK]. Printing without specifying the authentication setting You can specify whether to allow print jobs without a specified user name or password to be printed when this machine is performing User Authentication or Account Track.
Various settings 9 ! Detail To display the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “To display the Administrator Settings screen” on page 9-33. Even if “Allow” or “Restrict” is specified, a job is not printed and it is canceled if the user name or password, or department name or password that is specified to the job is incorrect. 1 In the Administrator Settings screen, touch [4 User Authentication/Account Track]. 2 In the User/Account screen, touch [Print without Authentication].
Various settings 9 2 In the Printer Settings screen, touch the button of the desired interface setting. 3 Press the [C] (clear) key to erase the value, and then use the keypad to type in the default length of time (between 10 and 1000 seconds). – 4 If a value outside of the allowable range is specified, the message “Input Error” appears. Type in a value within the allowable range. Touch [OK]. The time until a communication timeout occurs is set.
Various settings 1 In the Administrator Setting screen, touch [7 Printer Setting]. 2 Touch [Print XPS Errors]. 3 Touch the button for the desired setting. 4 Touch [OK]. 9 Print Data Capture You can specify whether to allow or prohibit data capturing of a print job. (Default setting: Allow) ! Detail To display the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “To display the Administrator Settings screen” on page 9-33. For details on capturing a print job, consult a service technician.
Various settings 2 In the Security Settings screen, touch [4 Security Details]. 3 In the Security Details screen, touch [Print Data Capture]. 9 The buttons for the available settings appear. 4 Touch the button for the desired setting. The capturing of a print job is either allowed or prohibited. 2 Note For details on capturing a print job, consult a service technician.
Various settings 9 2 Note To display the Administrator Settings screen, refer to “To display the Administrator Settings screen” on page 9-33. Encryption can be performed with an encryption common key, however, the passwords that can be used are the user password, account password, and the secured document password. When specifying the encryption password with “User-Defined”, be sure to specify “Encryption Key” in the printer driver.
Various settings 4 If “User-Defined” was selected, enter 20 characters for the encryption password, and then touch [OK]. – 5 9 Consecutive encryption passwords with the same characters are invalid. Reenter the encryption password, and then touch [OK]. The encryption password is specified.
Various settings 9.3 9 Print job management Specifying job operations You can specify the job operations on this machine by setting a printer driver.
Various settings 9 For details, refer to “Selecting the output method” on page 5-10 and page 6-10.
Various settings 9 Specifying settings (for Mac OS X) 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Output Method”. 3 From the “Output Method” drop-down list, select the output method. – – Print: Prints immediately. Secure Print: Enters the ID and password in the dialog box that appears and saves the print document in “Secure Print User Box” on this machine. When printing, you are required to enter the ID and password in this machine’s control panel.
Various settings 9 Job storage When “Output Method” in the printer driver is selected, a print document can be stored in this machine as a print job. To print a stored job, you must recall the job using this machine’s control panel. Recalling jobs (Proof Print) ! Detail For details on using the keys in the control panel, refer to the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. For details on the box functions of this machine, refer to the User’s Guide [Box Operations].
Various settings 2 9 With [Current Jobs] displayed, touch [Release Held Job]. The Release Held Job screen appears. 3 From the job list, select the job you want to print. – – – 4 To check the print results, select the job whose sample copy is to be printed from the job list, and then press the [Proof Copy] key in the control panel. – 5 To print the remaining jobs, skip to step 7. To check the print results again, continue to step 4. To change the printing conditions, skip to step 5.
Various settings 6 9 Change the printing conditions on the Change Settings screen, and then touch [OK]. The Release Held Job screen appears again. 7 Touch [OK] or press the [Start] key in the control panel. – To cancel printing the job, touch [Cancel]. The stored job is changed to an active job, then printed. Recalling jobs (Secure Print) “Secure Print” jobs are saved in “Secure Print User Box”. To print a secured document, the ID and password that were specified in the printer driver are required.
Various settings 9 When “Confidental Document Access Method” is set to “Mode 1” C550 1 Press the [Box] key in this machine’s control panel, and then touch [Use Document]. 2 Select [System User Box], then [Secure Print User Box], and then touch [OK].
Various settings 9 3 Type in the ID for the secure print document, and then touch [OK]. 4 Type in the password for the secure print document, and then touch [OK]. If the specified ID and password match, the secure print document list appears.
Various settings 5 9 Select the document to be printed, and then touch [Print]. – The contents and a preview of the document can be checked by touching [Document Details]. 6 If necessary, change the print conditions. 7 Touch [Start] or press the [Start] key in the control panel. – To cancel printing the job, touch [Cancel]. The document is printed.
Various settings 9 When “Confidental Document Access Method” is set to “Mode 2” C550 1 Press the [Box] key in this machine’s control panel, and then touch [Use Document]. 2 Select [System User Box], and touch [Secure Print User Box], and then touch [OK]. 3 Type in the ID for the secure print document, and then touch [OK].
Various settings 9 If the specified ID matches, the secure print document list appears. 4 Select the document to be printed, and then touch [Enter Password]. – 5 The contents and a preview of the document can be checked by touching [Document Details]. Type in the password for the secure print document, and then touch [OK]. If the specified password matches, the security print document list appears.
Various settings 9 6 Select the document to be printed, and then touch [Print]. 7 If necessary, change the print conditions. – 8 If “Prohibit Functions when Auth. Error” in Administrator mode is set to “Mode 2” and an incorrect document password is entered the specified number of times, the selected document is locked. Contact the administrator to cancel operation restrictions. Touch [Start] or press the [Start] key in the control panel. – To cancel printing the job, touch [Cancel].
Various settings 9 Recalling jobs (Save in User Box) “Save in User Box” and “Save in User Box and Print” jobs are saved in a box of the specified number. To print a document saved in a box, open the specified box to remove the document. If a password is specified to a box, the box password is required. ! Detail For details on using the keys in the control panel, refer to the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. For details on the box functions of this machine, refer to the User’s Guide [Box Operations].
Various settings – 3 9 If a password is not specified to a box, skip to step 4. Type in the password for the box, and then touch [OK]. The specified box document list appears. 4 C550 Select the document to be printed, and then touch [Print].
Various settings 5 If necessary, change the print conditions. 6 Touch [Start] or press the [Start] key in the control panel. 9 – To cancel printing the job, touch [Cancel]. The document is printed. Printing with this machine when user authentication settings have been applied When the user authentication function has been specified on this machine, a user name and password must be entered when printing.
Various settings 9 2 Note If printing is not allowed, printing cannot be performed even when used by a registered user. For the user authentication details, consult the administrator of this machine. If performing user authentication with an optional authentication unit, enter the user name and password. For details, refer to the operation manual of the authentication unit.
Various settings 5 9 After specifying the settings, click the [OK] button to begin printing. – If the entered user name is a name registered on this machine, the job is printed and counted as a job for the specified user. Specifying settings (for Mac OS X) C550 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Output Method”. 3 Select the “User Authentication” check box. 4 Select “Recipient User”, and then enter the user name and password.
Various settings 9 – If this machine has been set to permit public users, the machine can be used without a user name and password. Printing with this machine when account track settings have been applied When the account track settings have been specified on this machine, you must enter a password when printing a job.
Various settings 9 Specifying settings (for Windows) 1 Click the [Properties] button or the [Preferences] button on the Print dialog box to display the Printing Preferences dialog box. 2 Click the Basic tab. 3 Click the [Authentication/Account Track] button. 4 Enter the department name and password. – 5 A default password can be registered and used rather than entering a password for each job. After specifying the settings, click the [OK] button to begin printing.
Various settings 9 Specifying settings (for Mac OS X) C550 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 Select “Output Method”. 3 Select the “Account Track” check box. 4 Enter the department name and password.
Various settings 9 Job operations on PageScope Web Connection From PageScope Web Connection, you can also check the status of the job being performed by this machine. For details, refer to the User’s Guide [PageScope Web Connection Operations].
Troubleshooting 10 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 Unable to Print This chapter explains the troubleshooting procedures for possible malfunctions. Perform the troubleshooting procedures described below if this machine does not print after you have sent a print job. Symptom Probable cause Action The message “No printers are connected.” or “Print error” appears. The printer driver selected for printing is not compatible with the printer controller. Check the printer name selected.
Troubleshooting 10 Symptom Probable cause Action The machine does not start printing although the print job was completed on the computer. The printer driver selected for printing is not compatible with the printer controller. Check the printer name selected. The network cable, or USB cable is disconnected. Check that the cable is connected properly. An error has occurred in this machine. Check this machine’s control panel. A print job is queued in this machine, delaying printing.
Troubleshooting 10.2 10 Unable to specify desired settings or unable to print as specified Perform these troubleshooting procedures if you cannot specify the desired settings in the printer driver, or if the print results do not represent the settings that have been specified. 2 Note Some of the printer driver functions cannot be combined with other functions. Symptom Probable cause Action A printer driver setting cannot be selected. Some functions cannot be combined.
Troubleshooting C550 10 Symptom Probable cause Action The stapling position is not as expected. The orientation setting is not correct. Check the stapling position in the printer driver setup dialog box. The hole punch function cannot be specified. Hole punching cannot be specified if “Booklet”, “Transparency”, “Thick2”, “Thick3”, or “Envelope” is selected. Check each setting in the printer driver. Optional finishers and punch kit are required.
Troubleshooting 10.3 C550 10 Error message Message Cause and remedy Cannot connect to the network. A connection to the network could not be established. Check if the network cable is correctly connected. In addition, check that the Network Setting parameters on the Administrator Setting screen have been correctly specified.
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Appendix 11 11 Appendix 11.1 Specifications C550 Item Specifications Model Built-in printer controller Power supply Common with the main body RAM 1024 MB Hard disk 60 GB Interface Standard: Ethernet (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T) USB 2.0 Frame type Ethernet 802.2 Ethernet 802.
Appendix 11 Item Printer driver C550 Specifications Konica Minolta PCL Driver (PCL driver) Windows NT Workstation/Server Version4.
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Appendix 11 PS font list C550 11-5
Appendix 11 Demo page C550 11-6
Appendix 11.4 11 PPD driver (Linux and applications) PPD driver types The PPD driver contains the PPD information for Mac OS 9, Linux, and applications. - For Linux: Install the driver when using with Linux. (The PPD driver for Linux and the PPD driver for OpenOffice are included.) - For applications: Install the driver when using applications such as Adobe PageMaker that require the PPD driver.
Appendix 11 To register the PPD driver for OpenOffice 1 In CUPS Printing System, click the [Add Printer] button, and then specify PPD to add this machine. 2 Open the OpenOffice Printer Administrator tool. 3 Click the [New Printer] button. 4 In the Choose a device type dialog box, select “Add a printer”, and then click the [Next] button. 5 In the Choose a driver dialog box, click the [Import] button. 6 Select “KONICA MINOLTA C650 OpenOffice PPD”, and then click the [OK] button.
Appendix 11 About the PPD driver for applications PPD registration destination (example: Adobe PageMaker) - Adobe PageMaker 6.0 Copy the PPD file to RSR\CPPD4, which is under the folder to which PageMaker is installed. - Adobe PageMaker 6.5/7.0 Copy the PPD file to RSRC\\PPD4, which is under the folder to which PageMaker is installed. To print C550 1 From the [File] menu, select “Print”. 2 From the “PPD” box in the print dialog box, select this machine.
Appendix 11.5 C550 11 Glossary Term Definition 10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000Base-T An Ethernet standard, which is a cable consisting of twisted copper wire pairs. The transmission speed of 10Base-T is 10 Mbps, of 100Base-TX is 100 Mbps, and of 1000Base-T is 1000 Mbps. Adobe® Flash® Software developed by Adobe Systems, Inc. (formarly developed by Macromedia, Inc.), and used to create data combining vector-graphic animation and sound, and the format of this data file.
Appendix C550 11 Term Definition DNS Abbreviation for Domain Name System. A system that acquires the supported IP addresses from host names in a network environment. DNS allows the user to access other computers over a network by specifying host names, instead of difficult to memorize and understand IP addresses. DPI (dpi) Abbreviation for Dots Per Inch. A resolution unit used by printers and scanners. Indicates how many dots per inch are represented in an image.
Appendix C550 11 Term Definition LPD Abbreviation for Line Printer Daemon. A printer protocol that uses TCP/IP and is platform-independent. Originally developed for BSD UNIX, it has become the standard printing protocol and can be used with any general computer. LPR/LPD Abbreviation for Line Printer Request/Line Printer Daemon. A printing method over a network in a Windows NT system or UNIX system. Using TCP/IP, you can output print data from Windows or Unix to a printer over a network.
Appendix C550 11 Term Definition PostScript A typical page-descriptive language developed by Adobe and is commonly used for high quality printing. PPD Abbreviation for PostScript Printer Description. A file used to describe the resolution, usable paper size, and the PostScript printer model special information. Peer-to-peer A network format that allows connected devices to communicate without using a dedicated server.
Appendix C550 11 Term Definition SLP Abbreviation for Service Location Protocol. A protocol capable of finding services over a TCP/IP network and automatically specifying a client. SMB Abbreviation for Server Message Block. A protocol that shares files and printers over a network and which is mainly used by Microsoft Windows. SMTP Abbreviation for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. A protocol for sending and forwarding e-mail. SNMP Abbreviation for Simple Network Management Protocol.
Index 12 12 Index 12.1 Index A Account track ................ 4-12, 5-15, 6-15, 8-15, 9-63 Configuration page .............. 9-31, 11-3 Configure tab ....................... 5-43, 6-45 Connecting ...................................... 1-5 Add printer wizard ............................2-7 Copies ............................. 7-8, 8-9, 9-4 Administrator mode ........................9-33 Copies & Pages ............................... 8-9 AppleTalk .............................
Index 12 Folding ................ 4-19, 5-23, 6-23, 7-10, 8-19 NDS ........................... 3-21, 3-28, 3-32 Font list ...........................................11-4 Network ........................................... 3-1 Font settings ............. 5-40, 6-43, 9-20 Network connection ................ 2-3, 3-3 Font size .........................................9-23 Novell Distributed Print Service .... 3-36 Front cover ................ 4-20, 5-24, 6-24, 7-10, 8-27 Nprinter ...................
Index Paper tray ........... 4-11, 5-8, 5-44, 6-8, 6-46, 8-25, 9-12 Paper type ............................4-11, 8-25 Pattern ............................................5-39 PCL driver ................................2-1, 5-1 12 Q Quality ........................................... 8-38 Quality adjustment .......................... 4-23, 5-39, 6-40, 8-38 Quality tab ........................... 5-39, 6-40 PCL font list ....................................9-31 PDL setting ..................................
Index 12 T Test printing .....................................4-2 Time ................ 4-23, 5-37, 6-38, 8-35 Transparency interleave ................ 4-20, 5-26, 6-27, 7-10, 8-27 Troubleshooting .............................10-1 U Unable to print ................................10-1 Unable to specify desired settings ...........................................10-3 Uninstalling ...........................2-21, 2-29 USB ..................................................1-6 USB connection ................
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