OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) LASER PRINTER Be sure to become thoroughly familiar with this manual to gain the maximum benefit from the product. Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual (for general information and copier operation)".
INTRODUCTION This manual explains the procedures for using the printer function of the machine. See the table below to determine which printer driver to use in your environment. Environment Printer driver type Can be used in the standard machine configuration. Windows PCL6, PCL5e* The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 and PCL5e printer control languages. It is recommended that you use the PCL6 printer driver.
NOTES ● For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help function. ● The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows® XP. The screens may vary depending on the version of the operating system or the software application. ● The explanations of screens and procedures in a Macintosh environment are based on Mac OS X v10.4 in the case of Mac OS X, and on Mac OS 9.2.2 in the case of Mac OS 9.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ............................... ● SELECTING THE PAPER................................... USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING..... VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP........................... SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS .... ● SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING........................................................... ● USING SAVED SETTINGS................................. CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS .......
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK ................. ● How to access the Web page and view Help...... ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) ................. ● Directly printing a file on a computer................... ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR)...................................................... ● Protecting information programmed in the Web page ([Passwords]) .............................................
CHAPTER 1 PRINTING FROM WINDOWS This chapter explains the basic procedures for printing from a Windows environment. Page BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ........................................................... 1-2 ● SELECTING THE PAPER............................................................... 1-4 USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING................................. 1-5 VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP....................................................... 1-7 SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS ..............
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE The following example explains how to print a document from "WordPad", which is a standard accessory program in Windows. Select [Print] from the [File] menu of WordPad. 1 NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Open the printer driver properties window. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. • If the printer drivers appear as icons, click the icon of the printer driver to be used.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (1) Select print settings. (2) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the paper size. To select settings on other tabs, click the desired tab and then select the settings. (3) Click the [OK] button. 3 (3) Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.0, click the [OK] button.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains how to configure the "Paper Selection" setting on the [Paper] tab of the printer driver properties window. When the machine is connected to a network, the paper size setting, paper type setting, and amount of paper remaining in the tray can be viewed. Before printing, click the [Tray Status] button to check the latest tray information. • When [Auto Select] is selected...
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING When "Auditing mode" is enabled in the administrator settings, a count can be kept of the number of pages printed by each user. The counts can be viewed and totaled whenever needed. Account numbers for printing are set in the administrator settings. For more information, see the administrator settings guide. Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine.
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING (1) Enter your account number. (2) (1) Click the [Job Handling] tab. (2) Enter your account number. Enter your account number (5-digit number). (3) Click the [OK] button. 2 (3) NOTE To have a confirmation window appear before printing starts, select the [Auto Job Control Review] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Start printing. 3 NOTE Printing is normally possible without entering your account number.
VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP When selecting settings in the printer driver, you can display Help to view explanations of the settings. Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. 1 (1) (2) NOTE The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application.
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Settings configured on each of the tabs at the time of printing can be saved as user settings. Saving frequently used settings or complex settings under an assigned name makes it easy to select those settings the next time you need to use them. SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF PRINTING Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button.
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS Save the settings. (1) (1) Enter a name for the settings (maximum of 20 characters). (2) Click the [OK] button. 3 (2) Click the [OK] button. 4 Start printing. 5 NOTES • Up to 30 sets of user settings can be saved. • The following items cannot be saved in user settings.
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS USING SAVED SETTINGS Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. 1 (1) (2) NOTE The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application. Select the print settings. (1) Select the user settings that you wish to use.
CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings of the printer driver can be changed using the procedure below. The settings selected using this procedure are saved and become the default settings when printing from a software application. (Settings selected in the printer driver properties window when printing from an application remain in effect only while the application is in use.) Click the [start] button and then click [Printers and Faxes]. In Windows 98/Me/NT 4.
CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT SETTINGS Click the [Printing Preferences] button on the [General] tab. In Windows 98/Me, click the [Setup] tab. 3 Configure the settings and click the [OK] button. For explanations of the settings, see printer driver Help.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH This chapter explains the basic procedures for printing in a Macintosh environment. Page BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ........................................................... 2-2 ● SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS .................................................... 2-2 ● PRINTING ....................................................................................... 2-4 ● SELECTING THE PAPER...............................................................
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE The following example explains how to print a document from the standard accessory program "TextEdit" in Mac OS X ("SimpleText" in Mac OS 9). NOTE To use the machine as a printer in a Macintosh environment, the network function of the machine must be useable*1 and the PS3 expansion kit must be installed. For the procedures for installing the PPD file and configuring the printer driver settings, see "SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT " in the software setup guide.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Mac OS 9 Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. 1 Select paper settings. (1) (1) Make sure that the correct printer is selected. (2) Select paper settings. The paper size, paper orientation, and enlarge/reduce can be selected. (3) Click the [OK] button. 2 (2) (3) NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Format for" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on your machine model.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE PRINTING Mac OS X Select [Print] from the [File] menu of TextEdit. 1 NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Make sure that the correct printer is selected. 2 NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on the machine model.) Select print settings.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Click the [Print] button. Printing begins. 4 Mac OS 9 Select [Print] from the [File] menu of SimpleText. 1 NOTE The menu used to execute printing may vary depending on the software application. Make sure that the correct printer is selected. 2 NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on your machine model.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE Select print settings. Click next to [General] and select the settings that you wish to configure from the pull-down menu. The corresponding setting screen will appear. 3 Click the [Print] button. Printing begins.
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE SELECTING THE PAPER This section explains the [Paper Feed] settings* in the print settings window. • When [Auto Select] is selected... The tray that contains the size of paper set in "Paper Size" in the page settings screen is automatically used for printing. • When the paper tray is selected... Printing will take place using paper from the selected tray regardless of the "Paper Size" setting in the page settings screen. • When the paper type is selected...
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING When "Auditing mode" is enabled in the administrator settings, a count can be kept of the number of pages printed by each user. The counts can be viewed and totaled whenever needed. Account numbers for printing are set in the administrator settings. For more information, see the administrator settings guide. Mac OS X (This function cannot be used in Mac OS X v10.1.5.) Select [Print] from the application's [File] menu.
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING Start printing. (1) Enter your account number. Enter your account number (5-digit number). (2) Click the [Print] button. 3 (1) (2) NOTE You can click the (lock) button after entering your account number, to simplify operation the next time you wish to print based on the same account number. NOTES • Printing is normally possible without entering your account number. (In this case, the printed pages will be added to the "Others" count.
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING Display the job control screen. (1) (1) Make sure that the machine's printer name is selected. (2) Select [Job Control]. 2 (2) NOTE The machine name that appears in the "Printer" menu is normally [SCxxxxxx]. ("xxxxxx" is a sequence of characters that varies depending on the machine model.) Start printing. (1) Enter your account number. Enter your account number (5-digit number). (2) Click the [Print] button.
CHAPTER 3 FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS This chapter explains frequently used print functions. Page FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS ....................................................... 3-2 ● TWO-SIDED PRINTING ................................................................. 3-2 ● FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER............................... 3-4 ● PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE .............................. 3-5 ● STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT .................
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS This chapter explains frequently used functions. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver properties window, see the following section: ☞ Windows: BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (page 1-2) ☞ Macintosh: BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (page 2-2) NOTE In Windows, view printer driver Help for details on printer driver settings for each printing function.
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Windows (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) (1) (2) Select [2-Sided[Book]] or [2-Sided[Tablet]]. Macintosh Mac OS X (1) (2) (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select [Long-edged binding] or [Shortedged binding]. NOTES • In Mac OS X v10.1.5, select the settings in [Duplex]. • In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the settings in [Advanced]. Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (1) Select [Output/Document Style]. (2) Select [Flip on long edge] or [Flip on short edge].
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER This function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. This is convenient for such purposes as enlarging an A4 or letter size document to A3 or ledger size to make it easier to view, and to print when the same size of paper as the document image is not loaded in the machine.
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This function can be used to reduce the print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you want to conserve paper. This function can also be used in combination with two-sided printing for maximum conservation of paper.
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) (1) Select [Layout]. (2) (2) Select the number of pages per sheet. (3) Select the order of the pages. (4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the desired type of borderline. (4) (3) Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (3) (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select the number of pages per sheet. (3) Select the order of the pages. (4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the desired type of borderline.
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT Staple function The staple function can be used to staple output. This function saves considerable time when preparing handouts for a meeting or other stapled materials. The staple function can also be used in combination with two-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance. Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS Windows (3) (1) (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) (2) Select the binding edge. (3) Select the staple function or the punch function. • For the staple function, select the number of staples in the "Staple" menu. • For the punch function, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Macintosh Mac OS X (1) (2) (3) (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the "Binding Edge". (3) Select the staple function or the punch function.
CHAPTER 4 CONVENIENT PRINT FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient print functions. Page CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ................................................ 4-2 ● CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple) ................. 4-2 ● INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift).................................... 4-4 ● ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) ......................................................................
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS This chapter explains convenient functions for specific printing objectives. The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (This function cannot be used in Mac OS X v10.1.5.) (1) (2) (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the "Binding Edge". [2 Staples] can be selected in the "Staple" menu when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. (3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet]. NOTE In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the "2-Side Printing" and "Binding Edge" menus in [Advanced]. (3) Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (1) Select [Output/Document Style].
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the print image to increase the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output but the binding area overlaps the text. When a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or the punch function can be used with this function. Windows (1) (2) (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the "Binding Edge".
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (1) Select [Advanced 1]. (2) Select the binding edge and margin shift.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature rotates the image 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch holes). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated 180 degrees.) ABCD ABCD Windows (1) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) (2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox .
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (3) (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. (2) Select the [Flip Horizontal] and [Flip Vertical] checkboxes . The print image will show an image of the print result. (3) Click the [OK] button. ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Scale/XY-Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button. (2) (1) Mac OS 9 (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) The image can be reversed to create a mirror image. This function can be used to conveniently print a design for a woodblock print or other printing medium. B B Windows (This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.) (1) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) (2) Select a mirror image setting. If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select [Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically, select [Vertical].
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Image Adjustment) (This function is only available in Windows.) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. Windows (1) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) (2) Click the [Image Adjustment] button. (3) Adjust the image settings.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black) (This function is only available in Windows.) When printing a colour image, colour text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out colour text and lines that are faint and difficult to see. ABCD ABCD • [Text To Black] can be selected to print all text other than white text in black.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES (Watermark) CO NF ID EN TI AL Faint shadow-like text can be added to the background of the printed image as a watermark. The size and angle of the text of a watermark can be adjusted. The text can be selected from a pre-stored list, or entered to create an original watermark. Windows (1) (2) (1) Click the [Watermarks] tab. (2) Select the watermark settings. Select a stored water mark from the pull-down menu.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (1) Select [Watermark]. (2) Configure watermark settings. Detailed watermark settings can be configured. Select the text from the "Watermark" menu. Select the size and angle of the text from the corresponding menus.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA (Overlays) (This function is only available in Windows.) The print data can be printed in a previously created overlay. By creating table rulings or a decorative frame in an application different from that of the text file and registering the data as an overlay file, an attractive print result can be easily obtained without the need for complex manipulations.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT PAPER (Different Paper) • Using this function in a Windows environment The front and back cover and specified pages of a document can be printed on paper that is different from the other pages. Use this function when you wish to print the front and back cover on heavy paper, or insert coloured paper or a different paper type at specified pages. You can also insert paper as an insert without printing on it.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (1) (2) (1) Select [Paper Feed]. (2) Select cover insertion settings. Select the paper tray or paper type for the first page in "First page from", and then select the paper tray or paper type used for the remaining pages in "Remaining from". Mac OS 9 (1) (2) (1) Select [General]. (2) Select cover insertion settings.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) When printing on transparency film, this function helps prevent the sheets of transparency film from sticking together by inserting a sheet of paper between each sheet of film. It is also possible to print the same content on each inserted sheet of paper as is printed on the corresponding sheet of transparency film. A B C Windows (1) Click the [Paper] tab.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Mac OS 9 (1) (1) Select [Advanced 1]. (2) (2) Select the transparency insert settings. To print the same content on the insert as is printed on the sheet of transparency film, select [On (Printed)] from the "Transparency Inserts" menu. Select the paper source and type if needed. PRINTING A CARBON COPY (Carbon Copy) (This function is only available in Windows.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS USING TWO MACHINES TO PRINT A LARGE PRINT JOB (Tandem Print) Two machines are required to use this function. Tandem Print allows you to divide a large print job between two machines connected to your network. The machines simultaneously print each half of the job, making it possible to shorten the printing time when printing a large number of sets.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS SAVING AND USING PRINT FILES (Retention/Document Filing) This function is used to store a print job as a file on the machine's hard drive, allowing the job to be printed from the operation panel when needed. The location for storing a file can be selected to prevent the file from being mixed together with files of other users. When printing from a computer, a password (5-digit number) can be set to maintain the secrecy of information in a stored file.
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS Macintosh Mac OS X (This function cannot be used in Mac OS X v10.1.5.) (2) (1) (1) Select [Job Handling]. (2) Select the retention setting. Click the [Retention] checkbox . Select the retention method in "Retention Settings". To simplify operation the next time the same password is set, click the (lock) button after entering the password (5-digit number). (3) Select document filing settings. Select the folder for storing the file in "Document Filing Settings".
CHAPTER 5 WEB PAGES IN THE PRINTER This chapter explains various functions that allow you to access the Web pages in the printer from your computer. Page REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK.............................................. 5-2 ● How to access the Web page and view Help .................................. 5-2 ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) ............................................. 5-3 ● Directly printing a file on a computer...............................................
REMOTE OPERATION VIA A NETWORK You can use a Web browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer on your computer to access the Web page in the machine and configure settings. The Web pages include both pages for users and pages for the administrator. In the user Web pages, users can monitor the machine, and directly print a file specified on a computer. In the administrator Web pages, the administrator can configure the machine's e-mail settings, settings for print by e-mail, and passwords.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) When you access the user Web pages in the machine, the following page will appear in your browser. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item. When you have finished configuring settings, be sure to click [Submit] to save them. For explanations of the settings, click [General] under [Help] in the menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR USERS) Directly printing a file on a computer The address of a file that can be accessed from your computer can be specified to directly print the file without using the printer driver. In addition to files on your computer, files on any other computer on the same network that can be accessed from your computer can be printed in this way. To directly print a file on a computer, follow these steps: [Submit Print Job] in the link menu of 1 Click the menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) In addition to the menus that appear for users, other menus that can only be used by the administrator appear in the administrator Web pages. A menu frame appears on the left side of the page. When you click an item in the menu, a screen appears in the right frame that allows you to configure settings for that item. Settings that can only be configured by the administrator are explained here.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Protecting information programmed in the Web page ([Passwords]) Passwords can be set (click [Passwords] in the menu frame) to restrict Web page access and protect settings. The administrator must change the password from the factory default setting. The administrator must also take care to remember the new password. The next time the Web pages are accessed, the new password must be entered.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) Directly printing a file on an FTP server A FTP server can be stored in the machine to enable direct printing of a file on the FTP server from the operation panel of the machine without using the printer driver. Files with the extensions pcl, ps*, pdf*, tiff, tif, and prn can be printed. * The PS3 expansion kit is required. (Encrypted PDF files cannot be printed, with the exception of files encrypted with a null password.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) 4 Select the desired file or folder name. PPD1_FTP_server FILE OR FOLDER NAME 1/2 Data base User_area Product_info.tiff Reply.pdf If the file or folder does not appear in the screen, press the or key until it appears. To return to the global access screen, touch the key. When a file name ( appears (step 5). ) is touched, the print screen When a folder ( ) is touched, all files in the folder appear. Touch the desired file.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Print When an e-mail account is set up for the machine, this function is used to have the machine periodically check the mail server and automatically print attachments to e-mails it receives without the need for the printer driver. ■ Configuring E-mail print settings To use E-mail Print, the machine's e-mail account information must be configured in the machine. Follow these steps: [Print Port] in the link menu of the 1 Click menu frame.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) E-mail Status and E-mail Alert settings These functions send information on machine use (print count, copy count, etc.) and error conditions (paper misfeed, out of paper, out of toner, etc.) via e-mail to the administrator of the machine or the dealer. ■ Information setup ■ SMTP setup Machine identification information for the status and alert e-mail functions is configured in the "Information Setup" screen.
ABOUT THE WEB PAGES (FOR THE ADMINISTRATOR) ■ Status message setup ■ Alerts message setup Use the status message function to send the current counter information, including the copy count, print count, and total output count, based on the specified schedule. The destinations can be set for administrators and dealers respectively.
CHAPTER 6 PRINTER BASIC SETTINGS This chapter describes the printer configuration settings. Page MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING................................................... 6-2 ● Operation procedure common to all printer configuration settings (items that can be set from the operation panel)............................. 6-2 ● Printer Default settings.................................................................... 6-4 ● PCL settings....................................................................
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING The printer configuration setting allows basic printer settings to be made. The items set with the printer configuration settings are shown below. ● Printer default settings .........Basic settings used in printing (See page 6-4.) ● PCL settings .........................Sets a PCL symbol set. (See page 6-5.) ● PostScript settings* ..............Sets whether a PostScript error page is printed or not when a PostScript error has occurred. (See page 6-5.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Supplementary explanation of key operation for configuration setting These keys and indicator are available on setting screens that require the entry of numerical values. SYSTEM SETTINGS PRINTER DEFAULT SETTINGS A DEFAULT OUTPUT TRAY DEFAULT PAPER TYPE LINE THICKNESS 20 CENTRE TRAY B C D 999) B PLAIN 5 C A (1 D The name of the setting category or particular item to be set will appear on the touch key. A touch of the key will select the item displayed.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING Printer Default settings The default settings are used to set specific print conditions for printing in an environment where the print driver is not used (such as printing from MS-DOS or from a computer that does not have the provided print driver installed). NOTE When the printer driver is used for printing and the printer driver settings conflict with the printer default settings, the printer driver settings take precedence.
MAKING CONFIGURATION SETTING ■ Line thickness This setting is used to adjust the line width of vector graphics. For example, if you desire a finer line, select a value from 0 to 4. If you desire a thicker line, select a value from 6 to 9. To return to the standard line thickness, select 5. Use this setting for special applications such as CAD when lines do not appear with sufficient clarity. For regular applications, there is usually no need to change the setting.
CHAPTER 7 PRINTING FROM THE OPERATION PANEL This chapter explains the job retention function and other functions that enable printing to be executed from the machine's operation panel. Page HOLD JOB LIST ............................................................................................
HOLD JOB LIST If "Hold Only", "Hold After Print", or "Sample Print" is selected in the printer driver retention settings when printing a print job, the print job will be held in the machine's hold job list. A held print job can be printed or deleted from the machine's operation panel. The machine can hold up to 100 print jobs. NOTES ● This function can only be used when the network expansion kit (with hard drive) is not installed.
CHAPTER 8 ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS This chapter explains the administrator settings for the print function. The administrator of the machine should read this chapter well to ensure correct use of the settings. Page ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS.......................................................................8-2 ● Administrator setting list .........................................................................8-2 ● Procedure for using administrator settings.............................................
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Administrator settings related to the printer function are explained here. For administrator settings for general use of the machine, see the administrator settings guide. NOTE The administrator settings that can be accessed depend upon how the product is configured with optional equipment.
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Procedure for using administrator settings The procedure for configuring an administrator setting is explained below. 1 Press the [SYSTEM SETTINGS] key. 4 Touch the [PRINTER SETTINGS] key. SYSTEM B STATUS SETTINGS PRINTER SETTINGS In the following steps, the setting screens for the selected setting will CHANGE ADMIN appear. Refer to the PASSWORD setting explanations on page 8-5 and following, and then follow these steps to select a setting for the setting.
ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS Administrator setting menu The administrator settings are accessed via the following menu structure. Refer to this menu when changing the settings explained on the following pages.
DESCRIPTION OF SETTINGS The administrator settings related to the printer function are explained here. Printer settings ■ Default settings Print hold setting*1 These settings are used to adjust the settings of various printer functions. The following items can be configured in the "Default settings".
DESCRIPTION OF SETTINGS ■ Interface settings USB port emulation switching These settings are used to control data transmitted to the USB port or network port of this printer. The following items can be configured in the "Interface settings" ● Hexadecimal dump mode ● I/O timeout ● Enable USB port ● USB port emulation switching ● Enable network port ● Network port emulation switching ● Port switching method If the machine is connected using the USB port, select the emulated printer language.
CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter when using the machine. Be sure to read this chapter whenever you encounter a problem. Page TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................ 9-2 ● Checking the IP address .................................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING The following problems may not be due to a machine failure, so please check again before calling for service. In the event that service is required, turn off the machine main power switch and power switch, unplug the power plug from the outlet. Problems related to the printer function are described in this chapter.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Solution or cause The printer driver Is there sufficient free space on your hard cannot be installed. drive? Are you using an operating system that is not supported? Delete any unneeded files and applications to increase free space on your hard drive. Make sure your operating system is supported. (See the software setup guide that accompanied the machine.) Two-sided printing is not possible.
TROUBLESHOOTING Checking the IP address There are two ways to check the IP address: 1. Using [LIST PRINT] in [SYSTEM SETTINGS] in the operation panel Select ALL CUSTOM SETTING LIST to print a list of the machine settings. The IP address that has been set for the machine can be found in this list. Follow the procedure below to check the IP address using ALL CUSTOM SETTING LIST. 2. Using the administrator settings The IP address can be verified using the administrator settings.
CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX This chapter contains product specifications and other technical information. Page PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS ................................................... 10-2 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 10-4 NOTICE PAGE PRINTING ...................................................................... 10-5 PRINT AREA ..........................................................................................
PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS PCL6 PCL5e PS Windows PPD*1 Macintosh PPD*1 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 1-999 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,8,9,16 2,4,6,9,16*2,3 2,4,6,9,16 Order Selectable Selectable Selectable Selectable Selectable Border On/Off On/Off On/Off Yes Selectable 2-Sided Print*4 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Fit To Page Yes Yes Yes No Yes*5 Selectable Selectable Selectable No Yes*6 Staple*7 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Punch*7 Yes Yes Yes
PRINTER DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS PCL6 PCL5e PS Windows PPD*1 Macintosh PPD*1 Image Adjustment Yes Yes Yes No No Text To Black/ Vector To Black Yes Yes Yes No No Functions to combine text and images Watermark Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Overlay Yes Yes Yes No No Image Quality Resolution 600x600 dpi/ 300x300 dpi 600x600 dpi/ 300x300 dpi 600x600 dpi 600x600 dpi 600x600 dpi Yes Yes No No No Toner Save*13 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Resident font 80 fonts 80 fonts 136 fonts 136
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Memory capacity (standard) Standard 128MB DIMM slots for additional memory One (256 MB memory can be mounted.) Page description language PCL6, PCL5e, PS3 emulation* Resident font For PCL: Outline fonts: 80 Barcode fonts (option): 28 Bitmap font: 1 PostScript compatible fonts (option): 136 Interface USB1.1 (Windows98/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003) USB2.
NOTICE PAGE PRINTING A notice page will be printed when the current print job cannot be run due to a system limitation and an explanation of the limitation is too lengthy to be shown in the message display. A notice page will describe the limitation and other possible ways instead of possibilities to run the job. Printing of the notice page is initially disabled in the administrator settings (see "PROHIBIT NOTICE PAGE PRINTING" on page 8-5). A notice page will be printed in the following cases.
PRINT AREA The print area of this product is shown below. Approx. 4.2mm (11/64") Approx. 4.2mm (11/64") Approx. 4.2mm (11/64") ●The print area is the entire page excluding a margin of 4.2 mm (11/64") at each edge. The actual print area may vary depending on the printer driver used and the type of software application. Approx. 4.2mm (11/64") Paper size Printable area PCL symbol set No. symbol set No.
OPERATION MANUAL (for printer) MXM450-EX1-PRINTER