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  • Page 1 LP844C Advanced User Manual...
  • Page 2 10.13 for Mac OS and LP844C for the device. recommend you read them. This manual uses LP844C as an example to illustrate buttons and icons on the Indicates reference items. Please read them to learn the detailed op-erator panel, driver screens, and the method of inputting characters and information.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplex Printing) ..................49 Combining Multiple Pages onto One Sheet of Paper (Multiple page printing) ........... 50 Various printing functions ......................51 About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver ......6 Enlarged / Reduction Print .........................
  • Page 4 Setting the Web Port Number of the Machine ..................160 About Items That Can be Set or Checked ....................125 Sending a File to a Device That is Registered in Printronix LPR Utility ........... 161 Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job ......................161 Utility Software ..................
  • Page 5 Configuring Web Settings .........................167 Quitting Network Card Setup ........................167 Monitoring Tool ..........................168 Registering a Printer ..........................168 Updating Printer Firmware ........................169 Updating the printer software ........................170 Changing the Monitoring Tool Settings .....................170 Deleting a Printer ............................171 Problems on Monitoring Tool ........................172 Using from a Mobile Device ..............

  • Page 6: About Screens And Functions Of Each Printer Driver

    About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Windows PCL Printer Driver Windows PS Printer Driver Mac PCL Printer Driver Mac PS Printer Driver This section describes screens and functions of the printer drivers.

  • Page 7: Windows Pcl Printer Driver

    1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Windows PCL Printer Driver • [Job Options] Tab • [Setup] Tab Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. Scale Specifies the enlargement/reduction rate for printing. Item Description Copies Specifies the number of copies to print. Driver Setting Saves your settings.
  • Page 8 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Extend] Tab Item Description Watermarks Specifies when you want to use stamp print. Overlays Sets when printing print formats which are registered to the printer beforehand as overlays. Fonts Specifies TrueType fonts and printer fonts. User Authentication Specifies the user authentication.

  • Page 9: Windows Ps Printer Driver

    1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Windows PS Printer Driver • [Paper/Quality] Tab • [Layout] Tab Item Description Tray Selection Changes the paper feed tray. Color Selects Color or Black & White. Item Description Advanced Allows you to set detailed settings for print quality and a paper size. Orientation Specifies the printing direction.
  • Page 10 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Job Options] Tab Item Description Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default settings. • [Color] Tab Item Description Quality Specifies the resolution for printing. If you set [Toner Saving], the print density decreases to save toner.

  • Page 11: Mac Pcl Printer Driver

    1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Mac PCL Printer Driver • [Paper Handling] panel • [Layout] panel Item Description Pages to Print Selects the pages to be printed. Page Order Selects the order of the pages to be printed. Item Description Scale to fit paper size...
  • Page 12 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Cover Page] panel Item Description Paper Source Specifies the paper feed, type, weight, or other settings. Duplex Specifies this setting when you want to perform duplex printing. About Displays the version of the printer driver. Default Resets the settings on the tab to their default settings.
  • Page 13 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Color] panel • [User Authentication] panel Item Description Use User Authentication Select this check box if you set user authentication when printing. User Name The user name for user authentication. Item Description Password...
  • Page 14 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Supply Levels] panel Item Description Consumables Displays the usage status of consumables. - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Mac Ps Printer Driver

    1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver Mac PS Printer Driver • [Color Matching] Panel • [Layout] Panel Item Description ColorSync Specifies the ColorSync function. In printer Performs color matching with this machine. Profile Specifies a profile. • [Paper Handling] Panel Item Description Pages per Sheet...
  • Page 16 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Cover Page] Panel Item Description Collate pages Prints in units of copies by selecting this check box. Pages to Print Specifies pages to print. Page Order Specifies a page order to print. Scale to fit paper size Prints to fit a paper size.
  • Page 17 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Color] Panel • [Print Options] Panel Item Description Item Description Grayscale Specifies to use monochrome printing. Quality1, Quality2, Feed, Paper Specifies the print quality, toner saving, paper type, etc. Color Specifies alignment to color mode when printing in color.
  • Page 18 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [User Authentication] Panel • [Secure Print] Panel Item Description Item Description Job Type Specifies the job type. [Job Type Option] can be used if [Shared Use User Authentication Select this check box if you set user authentication when printing. Print] or [Private Print] is selected.
  • Page 19 1. About Screens and Functions of Each Printer Driver • [Supply Levels] Panel Item Description Consumables Displays the remaining amount of consumables. • The [Supply Levels] panel may not appear depending on the environment such as how to connect to the device. - 19 -...

  • Page 20: Printing On Various Types Of Paper

    Printing on Various Types of Paper Printing on Envelopes Printing on Labels Printing on Custom Size Paper Printing on Long Paper This section describes how to print on various type of paper.

  • Page 21: Printing On Envelopes

    2. Printing on Various Types of Paper Printing on Envelopes Open the file you want to print on the computer. Configure the paper size, paper source and orientation in the printer driver and When printing on envelopes, change the paper size setting, and use the MP tray and rear then start printing.
  • Page 22 2. Printing on Various Types of Paper Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. • For Mac PS Printer Driver Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] for [All Pages From] on the [Paper Feed] panel. Select the envelope size from [Paper Size] and select the orientation from [Orientation].

  • Page 23: Printing On Labels

    2. Printing on Various Types of Paper Printing on Labels Press the scroll button to select the [Labels] and then press the «ENTER» button. When printing on labels, change the paper type and paper size setting, and use the MP tray Press the «ON LINE»...
  • Page 24 2. Printing on Various Types of Paper Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] from [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab. Select [Landscape] from [Orientation]. Change paper weight and the other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. •...

  • Page 25: Printing On Custom Size Paper

    Open the "Printer folder". Supported Paper (User's Manual) Right-click the [PRINTRONIX LP844C PCL6] icon, and then select [Printing • The auto tray switch function is set to [ON] by factory default. When a tray runs out of paper during printing, another tray automatically starts feeding paper.
  • Page 26 Open the "Printer folder". Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu. Right-click the icon, and then select [ [PRINTRONIX LP844C PS] Printing Preferences Select [Manage Custom Sizes] from [Paper Size]. Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab. Click [+] to add an item to the list of custom paper sizes.

  • Page 27: Printing On Long Paper

    • For Windows PS Printer Driver Enter the paper width value using the numeric keypad and then press the «ENTER» button. Open the "Printer folder". Press the «BACK» button. Right-click the [PRINTRONIX LP844C PS] icon, and then select [Printing Preferences]. - 27 -...
  • Page 28 2. Printing on Various Types of Paper Click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab. Select [Multi-Purpose Tray] for [All Pages From] on the [Paper Feed] panel. Click [Paper Size], select [PostScript Custom Page Size] from the drop-down Change paper weight and the other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. list, and then enter values in [Width] and [Height].

  • Page 29: Changing The Finish

    Changing the Finish Adjusting the Color Obtaining Better Print Results This section describes settings to obtain better print results when printing from a computer.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Color

    3. Changing the Finish Adjusting the Color Adjusting the Density This machine automatically adjusts color registration when an image drum cartridge is replaced or when 500 sheets are printed. You can manually adjust color registration from the operator panel if necessary. •...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Color Balance (Density)

    3. Changing the Finish Adjusting Color Balance (Density) Printing Color Data in Grayscale When you adjust the shade to suit your preferences, operate from the operator panel. You can print color documents in grayscale. • For Windows PCL Printer Driver To specify, darken or lighten pale part (Highlight), middle tone part (Mid-tone), and dark part (Dark) of each color.

  • Page 32: Changing Black Finish

    3. Changing the Finish • For Mac Changing Black Finish Open the file to print. You can change the black finish when printing in color. The black finish setting can be used when [Office Color] or [Graphic Pro] is selected in the printer driver. From the [File] menu, select [Print].

  • Page 33: Using Color Matching On Printer Driver

    3. Changing the Finish Select the method to create black from [Black Finish], and click [OK]. Using Color Matching on Printer Driver Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Color Matching means managing and adjusting documents color to keep it consistent between input and output devices.

  • Page 34: Simulating Printing Results For Ink

    3. Changing the Finish Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Simulating Printing Results for Ink Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. You can simulate output such as that of an offset printing press by adjusting the CMYK color data.

  • Page 35: Color Separation

    3. Changing the Finish Select the [Color] tab and select [Graphic Pro], and then click [Options]. Color Separation You can do a printer simulation with [Office Color], for business or other documents, then click [Advanced], and select the properties of the ink you want to simulate from You can print by separating each color without using any applications.

  • Page 36: Adjust The Half-Tone Density

    3. Changing the Finish Adjust the Half-tone Density Changing the Mono-Print Mode You can adjust the half-tone density of CMYK colors printed by the printer. Use this function if You can adjust the print mode for monochrome pages. the color in a photograph or graphic is too dark. •...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Color With Software

    3. Changing the Finish Adjusting Color with Software Correcting Color Registration Error Manually Color can be adjusted by using the utility software. For details, refer to the explanation of the The machine automatically adjusts color registration when the machine turns on or the output respective software.

  • Page 38: Obtaining Better Print Results

    3. Changing the Finish Obtaining Better Print Results Enhancing Photos You can print photographs more vividly. • Enhancing Photos • Changing Print Quality (Resolution) • This function is not available with the Windows PS printer drivers or on Mac PS printer driver. •...

  • Page 39: Changing Print Quality (Resolution)

    3. Changing the Finish Select the [Job Options] panel. Changing Print Quality (Resolution) Select a print quality level from [Print Quality]. You can change the print quality if necessary. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. • For Windows Printer Driver Open the file to print.

  • Page 40: Emphasizing Fine Lines

    3. Changing the Finish Click [Advanced]. Emphasizing Fine Lines Check the [Adjust ultra fine lines] check box, and then click [OK]. To prevent blurry small letters or fine lines, turn on [Adjust ultra fine lines] on the printer driver. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. This function is turned on by default.

  • Page 41: Print Using The Printer Fonts

    Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. • For Windows PS Printer Driver Open the "Printer folder". Right-click the [ PRINTRONIX LP844C PS ] icon and then select [ Printer properties Double-click [Font Substitution Table] on the [Device Settings] tab. Click a TrueType font, and then select a printer font to be used to substitute the TrueType font from the list.

  • Page 42: Print Using The Fonts Of Computer

    3. Changing the Finish Click [TrueType Font], and then select [Download as Softfont]. Print Using the Fonts of Computer Click [OK]. You can print your documents by using TrueType fonts in a computer to reproduce the same font appearance as on the screen. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].

  • Page 43: Printing As An Image

    3. Changing the Finish Printing as an Image Eliminating White Gap Between Text and Background (Overprinting Black) If it takes time to print, selecting [Image] in print mode may shorten the print time. Depending on the conditions of use, you can set black to overprint and reduce the white gap The function is only for the Windows PCL printer driver.

  • Page 44: Making White Stripes At The Boundaries Between Colors Inconspicuous (Trapping)

    3. Changing the Finish Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Making White Stripes at the Boundaries Between Colors Inconspicuous (Trapping) Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. If white or colored stripes appear between overlaid objects, you can use the trapping function to make it inconspicuous.
  • Page 45 3. Changing the Finish Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. • For Mac PS Printer Driver Open the file to print. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Select the [Print Options] panel. Select [Narrow] or [Wide] from [Trapping] in the [Quality 1] tab according to the range you want to adjust.

  • Page 46: Useful Print Functions

    Useful Print Functions Saving toner and paper Various printing functions Changing the printing method Printing Confidential Document Other printing functions This section describes useful functions when printing from a computer.

  • Page 47: Saving Toner And Paper

    4. Useful Print Functions Saving toner and paper Saving Toner This section describes how to print saving paper or toner. Printing is possible with less toner. The amount of toner can be saved in three levels. • [Printer Setting]: Conforms to the printer setting. •...
  • Page 48 4. Useful Print Functions • For Windows PS Printer Driver Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. Open the file to print. • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  • Page 49: Printing On Both Sides Of Paper (Duplex Printing)

    4. Useful Print Functions • For Windows PS Printer Driver Printing on Both Sides of Paper (Duplex Printing) Open the file to print. You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Duplex printing is available for the following paper sizes. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

  • Page 50: Combining Multiple Pages Onto One Sheet Of Paper (Multiple

    4. Useful Print Functions Select the [Border] check box to mark off a boundary. Combining Multiple Pages onto One Sheet of Paper (Multiple page printing) Click [Advanced] and select page layout order from [Pages per Sheet Layout]. You can print multiple pages of a document onto a single side of a sheet of paper. Click [OK].

  • Page 51: Various Printing Functions

    4. Useful Print Functions Various printing functions Enlarged / Reduction Print This section describes various print settings such as enlarging/reducing document size or You can print data formatted for one size page onto a different size page without modifying the print data. making a booklet.

  • Page 52: Enlarging Or Reducing To Fit The Specified Paper Size

    4. Useful Print Functions • For Mac Enlarging or Reducing to Fit the Specified Paper Size Open the file to print. You can print on different paper sizes without changing the print data. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. • This function may not be available for some applications. Select the [Scale to fit paper size] check box on the [Paper Handling] panel.

  • Page 53: Collating A Multiple Page Document In Units Of Copies

    4. Useful Print Functions Collating a Multiple Page Document in Units of Copies • Turn off the collating pages function on the application. If the collating pages function is turned on, documents are printed without using the internal memory of the machine. You can print a multiple page document in units of copies.

  • Page 54: Dividing A Document To Print On Some Sheets For Making A Poster

    • To make an A3 poster using two sheets of A4 paper, select [A4] for the paper size, and the select [2] for [Zoom]. • If this function is not available with the Windows PS printer driver, open the "Printer folder", right-click the [PRINTRONIX LP844C PCL6] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > the [Advanced] tab > [Print processor] > [OKX05NPP] > [OK].

  • Page 55: Making A Booklet

    • • If this function is not available with the Windows PS printer driver, open the "Printer folder", right-click the [PRINTRONIX LP844C PS] icon, and then select [Printer properties] > [Advanced] > select the [Enable [Bind Margin]: Set a margin.

  • Page 56: Adding Semi-Transparent Text (Watermarks)

    4. Useful Print Functions Click [Watermark] on the [Job Options] tab. Adding Semi-transparent Text (Watermarks) Click [New]. Enter text that is printed as a watermark in [Text] in [Watermarks]. • This function is not available on Mac. • Watermarks are not printed properly for booklet printing. Set [Font], [Size], or other settings if necessary, and then click [OK].

  • Page 57: Overlaying Forms Or Logos (Overlay)

    4. Useful Print Functions Click [OK]. Overlaying Forms or Logos (Overlay) • For Windows PS Printer Driver • This function is not available on Mac. For the instructions, see "Registering Forms (Form Overlay)". • If [Print Mode] is set to [Image] on the Windows PCL printer driver, this function is not available. You can print overlays (such as logos or forms) on a document.
  • Page 58 4. Useful Print Functions Open the "Printer folder". Right-click the [ ] icon, and then select [ PRINTRONIX LP844C PS Printing Preferences Click [Overlays] on the [Job Options] tab. Select [User Overlay] from the drop-down list, and then click [New].

  • Page 59: Changing The Printing Method

    4. Useful Print Functions Changing the printing method Printing Only the Cover from a Different Tray You can feed the first page of a print job from one tray and the remaining pages from another tray. • Printing Only the Cover from a Different Tray •...

  • Page 60: Printing Manually One By One

    4. Useful Print Functions Printing Manually One by One • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog. You can print one sheet at a time by loading paper in the MP tray. The message prompting you to set paper on the MP tray is displayed on the display screen every time you print one page.
  • Page 61 4. Useful Print Functions Click [Advanced]. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Click [Feed paper individually], and then select [Yes]. Select [Multipurpose Tray] from [Paper Source] on the [Setup] panel. Click [OK]. Click [Printer Options]. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. Select [Use MP tray as manual feed] check box.

  • Page 62: Printing From The Last Page Of A Document

    Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. • If [Page Order] is not displayed, open the "Printer folder", right-click the [Printronix LP844C PS] icon, select [Printer properties] > the [Advanced] tab, and the select the [Enable advanced printing features] check box.

  • Page 63: Selecting A Tray Automatically For The Specified Paper

    4. Useful Print Functions Click [Print] on the [Print] screen. Selecting a Tray Automatically for the Specified Paper You can automatically select a tray (paper cassette (Tray 1 to 5)) or the MP tray that holds • For Windows PS Printer Driver paper of the same size that is set with the printer driver.

  • Page 64: Switching To Another Paper Feed Tray Automatically When A Tray Runs Out Of Paper

    4. Useful Print Functions Switching to Another Paper Feed Tray Automatically When a Tray Runs Out Of Paper • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog. When the specified tray runs out of paper, the machine can continue to print from another tray if paper of the same paper size and weight is loaded in the paper cassettes (Tray 1 to 5) and the MP tray.
  • Page 65 4. Useful Print Functions Select [Print] from the [File] menu. • If setting details are not displayed in the print dialog, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the dialog. Click [Preferences]. Click [Paper Feed Options] on the [Setup] tab. •...

  • Page 66: Printing Frequently Used Documents Without A Computer

    4. Useful Print Functions Select [Secure Print] from the panel menu. Printing Frequently Used Documents without a Computer Select [Shared Print] in the [Job Type]. Store a print job in the internal memory of the printer and print it as needed from the operator You can name a print job from Job Type Options.

  • Page 67: Storing Print Data In This Machine Before Printing

    4. Useful Print Functions Check the [Job Spool] check box, and then click [OK]. Storing Print Data in This Machine before Printing Change other settings if necessary, and then click [OK]. You can spool print jobs to the memory that is integrated in this machine. This allows you to finish your work on your computer early, which makes it possible for your computer to Click [Print] on the [Print] screen.

  • Page 68: Outputting A Document To A File Instead Of Printing On Paper

    • You must log in to a computer as the administrator. • This function is available only when you are using a TCP/IP network. • The Printronix LPR Utility is not available with the Mac OS printer driver. • For Windows •...

  • Page 69: Printing Confidential Document

    4. Useful Print Functions Printing Confidential Document Encrypting the Print Data and Setting a Password Before Printing (Private Print) This section describes how to obtain print results in a confidential manner. With the private print function, you can encrypt and password-protect private documents or confidential documents and store to the machine to prevent other people from seeing them, and then authenticate on the operator panel before printing them.
  • Page 70 4. Useful Print Functions Click [Print] on the [Print] Screen. Change other settings if necessary, and then click [Print]. The encrypted and password-protected print job is only sent to this machine, and it is The encrypted and password-protected print job is only sent to this machine, and it is not printed yet.

  • Page 71: Other Printing Functions

    4. Useful Print Functions Other printing functions Printing Out PS Errors You can print out the details of PostScript errors when they occur. • Printing Out PS Errors • Changing Emulation Mode (Printer Language) • This function is not available with the PCL printer driver or on Mac. •...

  • Page 72: Changing Emulation Mode (Printer Language)

    4. Useful Print Functions Changing Emulation Mode (Printer Language) Printing E-mail Attachment Files You can select the emulation mode. Print attachment file of received E-mail.PDF (v1.7), JPEG, and TIFF (V6 Baseline) formats can be printed. To use this function, you must set the e-mail reception settings on a POP server or SMTP •...

  • Page 73: Printing Data In Usb Memory

    4. Useful Print Functions To set other items, press the scroll button to select [Print Setup] and press Printing Data in USB Memory the «ENTER» button. You can connect USB Memory to the printer and print saved data. Select items you want to set and press the «BACK» button to go back to the file screen. Press the scroll button to select [Print], and then press the «ENTER»...

  • Page 74: Saving Frequently-Used Settings In The Printer Driver To Use

    Open the "Printer folder". Click [Preferences]. Right-click the [ ] icon, and then select [ PRINTRONIX LP844C PCL6 Printing preferences] Select a setting to use from [Driver Setting] on the [Setup] tab. Set the printing settings to save. Click [OK].

  • Page 75: Changing The Default Settings With A Printer Driver

    Open the "Printer folder". • This function is not available with Windows PCL printer driver. Right-click the [ *] icon, and then select [ PRINTRONIX LP844C PS Printing Preferences] Open the file to print. * Select a driver type to use.

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Print Position In The Additional Tray

    4. Useful Print Functions Adjusting the Print Position in the Additional Tray Target Tray Function No. MPTray You can adjust the print start position vertically and horizontally on the paper for each tray. Tray1 Tray2 Tray3 • A bold arrow in the illustration indicates the paper feed direction. Tray4 •...

  • Page 77: Management / Setting The Printer

    Management / Setting the Printer Checking the Current Settings Changing the Printer Settings User Authentication (Access Control) Initializing Web Page of This Machine...

  • Page 78: Checking The Current Settings

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Checking the Current Settings This section explains the procedure to print out print information. By printing out the print information, you can check the current settings of the printer. You can also check the content on the “Web Page of This Machine”.

  • Page 79: Changing The Printer Settings

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Changing the Printer Settings Administrator Setup Menu This section explains the basic procedure to change the equipment settings. This section describes how to change the settings of the printer as an Administrator. Press the scroll button several times to select [Admin Setup] and then press the «ENTER»...
  • Page 80 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Default Description Item Factory Description Default IPSec Disable Displayed only when [IPSec] is enabled and only the change to disable is available. Resolution 600 dpi Sets the resolution. SNMP Enable Sets whether to enable SNMP. Toner Save Toner Save Sets the amount of toner to be saved.
  • Page 81 5. Management / Setting the Printer • SIDM Setup Item Factory Description Default Item Factory Default Description Font Pitch 10.00 CPI Sets the width of the PCL default font. Available range: SIDM Manual ID# Sets up Pn specified in MANUAL by MANUAL-1 ID 0.44 to 99.99 CPI.
  • Page 82 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Default Description Item Factory Default Description Fit to Letter Disable or Enable * Sets the printing mode that can fit paper to the printable Erase job option No overwrite Sets how to delete a job. area equivalent to 11 inches (66 lines).
  • Page 83 5. Management / Setting the Printer • Tray Setup Item Factory Default Description Panel Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD of operation panel. Item Factory Default Description Available range: -10 to 0 Unit of Measurement millimeter or inch * Specifies the unit of custom paper size.
  • Page 84 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Item Factory Default Description Default Verify Password Enters the new password set in [New Password] to Job Cancel Setup Cancel Key Short Sets the behavior responding to the job cancel button. verify.

  • Page 85: Other Setup Menu

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Description Other Setup Menu Paper Feed Roller MPTray Indicates the number of pages fed from each tray. Counter When the paper feed rollers are replaced, clear the counter Tray1 Press the scroll button to select the setup menu on which you want to from the Admin Setup.
  • Page 86 5. Management / Setting the Printer • Configuration > Network Item Description Wireless (AP Mode) Wireless (AP Mode) Displays the status (enabled/disabled) of the wireless LAN Item Description Information (AP mode). Network Information Printer Name Displays the full printer name. SSID Displays the SSID of the connection destination.
  • Page 87 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Item Factory Description Default Default Tray1 Config Paper Size Cassette Size Selects a paper size for Tray 1. Sleep Time 15 minutes Sets the time to switch from the power save mode to the sleep mode.
  • Page 88 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Item Factory Description Default Default Error Report Sets whether to print out the error details when an internal Paper Color Setting Adjusts finely if the color contrast becomes weak, or blots or error occurs.
  • Page 89 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Item Factory Description Default Default Moisture Control Sets whether to enable the condensation control. When Print Color Tuning Pattern Execute Prints a test page for checking the adjusting value to be [Mode 1] or [Mode 2] is set, paper absorbs extra moisture at entered for any other C/M/Y/K Tuning menus.

  • Page 90: Print Statistics

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Print Statistics Default Maintenance Counter Disable Sets whether or not to add on a maintenance report (counters Display this menu when enabling/disabling the print statistics function or when printing that cannot be reset and number of times consumables are statistics results and resetting the counter.

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Factory Description Boot Menu Default Panel Lockout Disables button/key operation on the operator panel. Boot Menu is used to change system settings. [Mode1]: Disables all keys except for ONLINE, Settings, Cancel, Power save, and Help.

  • Page 92: Setup The Buzzer

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Setup the Buzzer Hiding the paper size confirmation message The buzzer volume can be adjusted in three stages for the following instances: If you pull out one of the trays 1–5 or load paper on the MP tray, [Tray Setup] for the tray is displayed on the operator panel.

  • Page 93: If A Power Failure Occurs

    5. Management / Setting the Printer If a Power Failure Occurs If the power supply is cut off when the machine is turned on, the machine does not automatically turn on after the power is restored. If you want to set the machine automatically resumes after the power supply is restored, select [Boot Menu] and set [After AC power supply fails] to [Always On] or [Last State].

  • Page 94: User Authentication (Access Control)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer User Authentication (Access Control) Preparation (For Administrator) Access control refers to the function with which authenticated users can use limited Before using the access control function, the following procedure is required to be performed on the Web page by the administrator.
  • Page 95 5. Management / Setting the Printer • .AdminRole: Kerberos User List: Add Kerberos users to whom the role is assigned. • This role is for the administrator of the machine. It can be assigned to general users. Users assigned to [.AdminRole] can act as administrators of the machine, and can access to the [Administrator Login] page on the web.
  • Page 96 5. Management / Setting the Printer LDAP User: User registered to the LDAP server. LDAP server authentication setting Click [Copy] on the right of the user name to display the user information screen, • is required. LDAP User cannot be registered. Only viewing users is available. You change items if required, and then register.
  • Page 97 5. Management / Setting the Printer Click [Submit]. Cache authentication information: This setting is to set if you temporarily save • authentication information in the machine. [Disable] (does not cache) is set by You can copy registered roles to add. default.
  • Page 98 5. Management / Setting the Printer Open the Web page of the machine. Use Google Cloud Print: Make the access control settings of the [Google Cloud Print] • function. Three options, [Color], [Mono], and [Disable] can be set. If [Color] is Open the Web Page of This Machine selected, received attached files are printed in color and monochrome according to their color settings.

  • Page 99: Log In To This Machine

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Log in to This Machine Printing from a Computer When the access control function is enabled, user authentication is required before using the If the access control is enabled, enter user information from the printer driver to print. machine.
  • Page 100 Set the user authentication options of printer driver from the [Device Options] tab or [Device Settings] tab in Printer Properties. Open the "Printer folder". Right-click [PRINTRONIX LP844C *] and then select [Printer properties]. * Drive type (ex. PCL6/PS) Select the [Use User Authentication] check box if it is displayed.
  • Page 101 5. Management / Setting the Printer Authentication Type: Enables to set authentication type for user authentication Auto: Follows the logon method to Mac when the user has logged on to the domain, • • setting. [Server LDAP] is used and when the users don't logged on to the domain, [Device Local] is used as the authentication method.

  • Page 102: Registering Ic Card Information

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Registering IC Card Information To log in the machine using an IC card, register the IC card information. You can register your IC card information yourself. • To use IC card authentication, connecting an IC card reader is required. •...

  • Page 103: Initializing

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Initializing Initializing Flash Memory This section describes how to initialize memory and settings saved in the machine. Flash memory stores data such as form data, etc. Use the following steps to initialize. You can delete data or settings stored on the printer to restore the settings to how they were at the time of purchase.

  • Page 104: Initializing The Network Settings

    5. Management / Setting the Printer When the confirmation screen is displayed again, press the scroll button Initializing the Network Settings to select [Yes] and press the «ENTER» button. The machine reboots and the standby screen appears. You can restore the network settings to the factory default settings. •...

  • Page 105: Initializing The Settings Of The Device

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Initializing the Settings of the Device You can return the configured settings of the device the following settings will return to the factory default settings. • When you initialize the settings of the device, the following data is deleted. - Menus setting - Admin Setup settings - Calibration settings...

  • Page 106: Web Page Of This Machine

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Web Page of This Machine Operating from the Web Page of the Printer You can make network settings or menu settings from the Web page of this machine. You can carry out the following operations from the web page. The Web page can be used for Windows and Mac.

  • Page 107: Open The Web Page Of This Machine

    • To change settings of the machine on the Web page, you must log in as the administrator of the machine. The description uses the following environment as an example. • Device name: LP844C • IP address of the machine: 192.168.0.2 Start a Web browser.

  • Page 108: Changing The Administrator Password (Web Page)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Set the machine information that can be checked on a network, click [OK] or Changing the Administrator Password (Web Page) [SKIP]. You can change the administrator password of this machine from the Web page. The administrator password specified on the Web page is used when logging from the Web page or operator panel.

  • Page 109: Checking Or Changing The Settings Of The Printer

    • You can set a paper size and type for each tray. The description uses the following environment as an example. Admin Setup • · Device name: LP844C Job List • · IP address of the machine: 192.168.0.2 Direct Print •...

  • Page 110: Store A Menu Map As A Data File

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Store a Menu Map as a Data File Setting Power Save Mode (Web Page) The setting status of the machine and usage status of consumables and maintenance parts Set the length of idle time before entering Power Save mode. can be stored in the CSV file format.

  • Page 111: Setting Sleep Mode (Web Page)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Setting Sleep Mode (Web Page) Setting Auto Power Off Mode (Web Page) Set the length of idle time before entering Sleep mode. You can set Auto Power Off. Open the Web page of this machine. Setting Auto Power Off Open the Web Page of This Machine Open the Web page of this machine.

  • Page 112: Encrypting Communication With Ssl/Tls

    5. Management / Setting the Printer In the case of a self-signed certificate, close the Web page by following the on-screen • Encrypting Communication with SSL/TLS instructions, proceed to "Enabling Encryption Settings". If you want to obtain a certificate issued by the certificate authority, proceed to step 9. •...

  • Page 113: Disabling Http

    Select [Network] > [Security] > [SSL/TLS]. • The web page of this machine cannot be opened with [Web Setting] of Network Extension and Printronix LPR Utility. To open the web page of this Select [Enable] for the protocol to which apply the encryption.

  • Page 114: Using Ipp

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Using IPP • If you are trying to disable HTTP when HTTPS is disabled, [HTTP and HTTPS /IPPS cannot be disabled at the same time] will be displayed. Please enable HTTPS and try again. Add this machine to your computer as an IPP printer.

  • Page 115: Encrypting Communication With Ipsec

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Click [Next]. Encrypting Communication with IPSec Select [Finish]. You can encrypt communication between your computer and the machine. Print the test page after installation is complete. The communication is encrypted by IPSec. When IPSec is enabled, encryption is applied for all the applications by using IP protocols.
  • Page 116 5. Management / Setting the Printer Click [Submit]. Click [Settings]. The new settings take effect when the network function of this machine restarts. Enter a value (minutes) in [Authenticate and generate a new key after every] in the [Key Exchange Settings] window. •...
  • Page 117 5. Management / Setting the Printer Click [Add] in the [IP Filter List] window. Click [Next] on the [IP Traffic Security] screen. Click [Next] on [IP Filter Wizard]. Select the [Edit Properties] check box, and then click [Finish]. Click [Next] on the [IP Filter Description and Mirrored property] screen. •...

  • Page 118: Limiting By Using An Ip Address (Ip Filtering)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Limiting by Using an IP Address (IP Filtering) Limiting by Using a MAC Address (MAC Address Filtering) You can control access to the machine by using an IP address. You can set whether to allow You can control access to the machine by using a MAC address.

  • Page 119: E-Mail Alert

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Setting to Send an E-mail Alert Regularly E-mail Alert Open the Web page of this machine. To use this function, you need to set up your mail server in advance. E-mail Setup (Web Page) Open the Web Page of This Machine Log in as the administrator.

  • Page 120: Using Snmpv3

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Using SNMPv3 Using IEEE802.1X (Wired LAN) If you use an SNMP manager that supports SNMPv3, you can encrypt the machine This machine supports IEEE802.1X authentication. IEEE802.1X authentication is performed management with SNMP. after IEEE802.1X authentication is enabled on the web page of this machine and the machine is reconnected is to the authentication switch.
  • Page 121 5. Management / Setting the Printer Connecting the Machine to the Authentication Switch Turn off the machine after this machine becomes online. Remove the LAN cable from the machine. Check that the machine is turned off. Go to "Connecting the Machine to the Authentication Switch". Connect the LAN cable to the network interface connector of the machine.

  • Page 122: Setting Ieee802.1X (Wireless Lan)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Setting IEEE802.1X (Wireless LAN) • Specify the certificate of the certificate authority (CA) to be used when authenticating RADIUS server. You can import a PEM, DER, and PKCS#7 file. You can set the IEEE802.1X authentication using the wireless LAN connection. In the first place, set the IEEE802.1X authentication on the web page of this machine, and then set the Click [Submit].

  • Page 123: Connecting Wireless Lan (Wpa/Wpa2-Eap)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer Go to "Connecting Wireless LAN (WPA/WPA2-EAP)" when the machine Connecting Wireless LAN (WPA/WPA2-EAP) becomes online. This machine supports WPA/WPA2-EAP, the security methods of the wireless LAN. Before setting WPA/WPA2-EAP as the security of wireless LAN, you need to complete the wired LAN or wireless LAN connection setting and make a setting from the [IEEE802.1X] menu.

  • Page 124: Setting The Ldap Server

    5. Management / Setting the Printer If you select other than [Anonymous] in step 9, specify the user ID and Setting the LDAP Server password to log in to the LDAP server. Select the encryption method in [Encryption]. • For details on the LDAP server and encryption setting, contact your network administrator. [None]: Encryption is not performed.

  • Page 125: E-Mail Setup (Web Page)

    5. Management / Setting the Printer E-mail Setup (Web Page) About Items That Can be Set or Checked • View Information You can set reception protocol (POP3, SMTP, etc.) so that the machine can receive e-mail. Open the Web page of this machine. Open the Web Page of This Machine Log in as the administrator.
  • Page 126 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Description Mail Server Sets a mail server. E-mail Receive Settings Sets an e-mail receive settings. E-mail Setup (Web Page) Alert Settings Sets the function that enables you to receive e-mail alerts about events that have occurred on the machine. E-mail Alert SNMP Settings...
  • Page 127 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Description Item Description Maintenance Reset/Restore Restarts and resets a network. Even if you access the Web page Private Print Setup Job Verification Sets whether to verify a job before printing. If enabled, the machine from the Web browser after restarting, the Web page is not displayed verifies that the job is not altered before starting printing.
  • Page 128 5. Management / Setting the Printer Item Description Job List Displays a list of print jobs that are sent to the machine. You can delete unnecessary jobs. • Direct Print Item Description Web Printing Specifies and prints a PDF file. E-mail Printing (This E-mail Printing Prints a PDF, JPEG and TIFF file if it is attached on an e-mail that...

  • Page 129: Utility Software

    Installing Software Color Correct Utility Color Swatch Utility PS Gamma Adjuster Utility Configuration Tool Printronix LPR Utility Network Extension Network Card Setup (Mac) Monitoring Tool Print Job Accounting Client This chapter describes utility software to make the machine more comfortable.

  • Page 130: List Of Utility Software

    The registered ICC profile is used to the color matching in the [Graphic Pro] mode of the printer driver. Printronix LPR Utility You can check the status of device Printronix LPR Utility connected to a network or transfer print data to another device from a computer.

  • Page 131: Mac Utilities

    6. Utility Software Mac Utilities • System Requirements macOS 10.14 - 10.12 / Mac OS X 10.11 - 10.10 Item Description References PS Gamma Adjuster You can adjust the color density used PS Gamma Adjuster Utility for photographs when printing from a computer.

  • Page 132: Installing Software

    6. Utility Software Installing Software Click [Network Connection] or [USB Connection] corresponding to your connection environment. Install the utility you want to use by following the procedure below. If the [Windows Security Alert] dialog is displayed, click [Allow access]. • For Windows Select the model name of this machine, and then click [Next].
  • Page 133 "Software DVD-ROM". Insert the included "Software DVD-ROM" into a computer. From [PRINTRONIX] > double-click the [Utilities] folder. Copy the folder of a utility to install by dragging to any location. • To start utility software, double-click the software icon in the folder.

  • Page 134: Color Correct Utility

    Importing Color Correction Settings • Deleting Color Correction Settings Click [Start] and select [Printronix] > [Color Correct Utility]. Select [Office Palette Tuning] and then click [Next]. Select the machine and click [Next]. Select the name the setting you want and then click [Print Sample].
  • Page 135 6. Utility Software Check each adjustable range from the pull-down menu for X and Y. Compare the colors of the color palette on the screen with those of the printed color sample for adjustment. The adjustable value varies depending on the color. Colors marked with cross cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 136: Changing Gamma Value Or Hue

    Click [Gamma/Hue/Saturation Tuning]. • For Windows Select the standard mode and click [Next]. Click [Start] and select [Printronix] > [Color Correct Utility]. Apply settings as necessary by adjusting the slide bar. Select [Hue & Saturation Tuning.] and then click [Next].

  • Page 137: Printing In Adjusted Color Settings

    Select [Print] from the [File] menu. • For Windows Click [Preferences] or [Properties]. Click [Start] and select [Printronix] > [Color Correct Utility]. Click [Detail] in the [Setup] tab and select [Office Color]. Select [Import/Export Color Settings.] and then click [Next].

  • Page 138: Importing Color Correction Settings

    You can import color correct settings from files. On the confirmation screen, click [OK]. • For Windows Click [Start] and select [Printronix] > [Color Correct Utility]. Select [Import/Export Color Settings.] and then click [Next]. Select the machine, and click [Next].

  • Page 139: Deleting Color Correction Settings

    Deleting Color Correction Settings Delete the color setting. • For Windows Click [Start] and select [Printronix] > [Color Correct Utility]. Select [Import/Export Color Settings.] and then click [Next]. Select the machine, and click [Next]. Select the file you want to delete and click [Delete].

  • Page 140: Color Swatch Utility

    Printing Color Swatch This section explains the Color Swatch Utility. You can print the RGB color swatch using the Click [Start], and select [Printronix] > [Color Swatch Utility]. Color Swatch Utility. You can check the printed color sample and adjust RGB value accordingly in order to print with desired colors from the application.

  • Page 141: Customizing The Color Swatch

    6. Utility Software Customizing the Color Swatch Printing a File With the Color You Want If you cannot find the color you want in "Printing Color Swatch" step 5, follow the procedures Open the file you want to print. below to customize the color. Select the text or graphic to adjust the RGB values in an application.

  • Page 142: Ps Gamma Adjuster Utility

    You can adjust the half-tone density of CMYK colors printed by the printer. Use this function if the color in a photograph or graphic is too dark. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [PS Gamma Adjuster]. Select [Printronix LP844C PS] from [Select Printer].

  • Page 143: Printing With A Registered Halftone

    6. Utility Software Click [Save]. Printing with a Registered Halftone Select [Printers & Scanners] in [System Preferences]. • For Windows PS Printer Driver Delete the registered printer to which the adjustment has been made, and Open the file to print. then register the printer again.

  • Page 144: Configuration Tool

    Registering This Machine In the Configuration Tool, you can manage multiple machines and change settings. When you install this machine for the first time, register it in Configuration Tool. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. • Registering This Machine Select [Register Device] from the [Tools] menu.

  • Page 145: Starting Configuration Tool

    Checking the Status of This Machine You can check the status and information of this machine. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix > [Configuration Tool]. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. Select the machine from [Registered Device Table].

  • Page 146: Displaying The Alert Info

    6. Utility Software Device Settings Displaying the Alert Info Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. • The time and time zone of this machine must be consistent with those of your computer. Select [Alert Info] from the [Plug-ins] menu.
  • Page 147 Checking Logs Using the event log, you can check whether there are any records about the machine that is registered. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. Select [Alert Info] from the [Plug-ins] menu. Select [Display log]. - 147 -...

  • Page 148: Setting The Network

    You can change the IP address for this machine. You can set a network with Configuration Tool. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. Searching for the Machine on a Network Select [Network Setting] from the [Plug-ins] menu.

  • Page 149: Registering Icc Profile

    ICC profile. describes how to register forms. About how to Print Overlays Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. Overlaying Forms or Logos (Overlay) Select [Storage Manager] from the [Plug-ins] menu. • When using a Windows PS printer driver, administrator privileges are required.

  • Page 150: Checking The Free Space In Memory/Hard Disk Drive

    Checking the Free Space in Memory/Hard Disk Drive Click (Add File to Project), and then select a created form file. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. The form is added to the project. Select [Storage Manager] from the [Plug-ins] menu.

  • Page 151: Registering A User Name And Password

    6. Utility Software Changing User Settings Registering a User Name and Password Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. You can restrict access to this machine by using a user name and password. If you click (Save to device), the changed settings are reflected to this machine.

  • Page 152: Removing This Machine

    Click (Save to device). Removing This Machine You can remove a registered machine. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Configuration Tool]. Right-click the machine from [Registered Device Table]. Select [Remove device]. Click [Yes] on a confirmation screen. - 152 -...

  • Page 153: Descriptions Of Screens For Configuration Tool

    6. Utility Software • [User Setting] tab Descriptions of Screens for Configuration Tool Set the user, role, and other settings. This section describes the name and function of each screen. • [Device Info] tab The status and information of the machine are displayed. Item Description Role Manager...
  • Page 154 6. Utility Software • [Alert Info] plug-in • [Network Setting] plug-in Detect a device event and sends a notification. Set the device network. Item Description Item Description Basic settings Edit the basic Alert Info settings. Discover Devices Discovers network devices. Setting devices Edit the communications settings for each device.
  • Page 155 6. Utility Software • [Storage Manager] plug-in Create or edit a file to download to a device. - 155 -...

  • Page 156: Printronix Lpr Utility

    Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Printronix LPR Utility]. by using Printronix LPR Utility. To use Printronix LPR Utility, TCP/IP must be enabled. • Printronix LPR Utility cannot be used for shared printers. Use the standard TCP/IP port. Starting Printronix LPR Utility •...

  • Page 157: Registering A Device To Printronix Lpr Utility

    - Click [Start] > [Printronix], right-click [Printronix LPR Utility], and then select [More] > [Run as administrator] to start. • You cannot add the device that is already registered in Printronix LPR Utility. To change the port, select [Confirm Connections] from [Remote Print].

  • Page 158: Forwarding Print Jobs To A Registered Device

    This section describes how to forward selected print jobs to a registered device using the Click [Add]. Printronix LPR Utility. This section also describes how to automatically forward a print job to a different registered device when a problem occurs on the forward destination device.

  • Page 159: Printing The Same Document From The Registered Multiple Devices

    Printing the Same Document from the Registered Multiple Opening the Web Page of the Registered Device Devices You can open the Web page of this machine from Printronix LPR Utility. You can print from multiple devices with a single command. Start Printronix LPR Utility.

  • Page 160: Following The Ip Address Of The Registered Device Automatically

    Following the IP Address of the Registered Device Setting the Web Port Number of the Machine Automatically Start Printronix LPR Utility. You can set so that you can maintain the connection with the original printer even after the IP address of the device changes.

  • Page 161: Sending A File To A Device That Is Registered In Printronix Lpr Utility

    Sending a File to a Device That is Registered in Printronix LPR Utility Deleting an Unnecessary Print Job If there is a device that is connected via a network and registered in Printronix LPR Utility, You can use Printronix LPR Utility to delete unnecessary print jobs.

  • Page 162: Uninstalling Printronix Lpr Utility (Uninstall)

    • You must have the administrator rights. Check that Printronix LPR Utility is closed. Click [Start], and then select [Printronix] > [Uninstall Printronix LPR Utility]. If the [User Account Control] dialog is displayed, click [Yes]. Click [Yes] on a confirmation screen.

  • Page 163: Network Extension

    • Network Extension is automatically installed when installing a printer driver through a TCP/IP network. • Network Extension works in conjunction with the printer driver. Do not install only Network Extension. • Network Extension only functions when the printer driver is connected to Printronix LPR port or the standard TCP/ IP port.

  • Page 164: Checking The Settings Of The Machine

    6. Utility Software Checking the Settings of the Machine Set Options Automatically You can check the settings of this machine. You can get the composition of options of the connected machine and automatically set the printer driver. Open the [Printer Properties] screen. •...

  • Page 165: Uninstall The Utility

    6. Utility Software Uninstall the Utility Click [Start], and then select [Control Panel] > [Programs and Features]. Select [Printronix Network Extension], and then click [Uninstall]. Follow the instructions on the screen and complete the uninstallation. - 165 -...

  • Page 166: Network Card Setup (Mac)

    6. Utility Software Network Card Setup (Mac) Setting the IP Address You can use Network Card Setup to configure the network. Start Network Card Setup. To use Network Card Setup, TCP/IP must be activated. Installing Software Select this machine from the list. •...

  • Page 167: Configuring Web Settings

    6. Utility Software Configuring Web Settings Quitting Network Card Setup You can set the network settings for this machine by starting Network Card Setup. Select [Quit] from the [Network Card Setup] menu. Enabling Web Settings Start Network Card Setup. Installing Software Select this machine from the list.

  • Page 168: Monitoring Tool

    You can use Monitoring Tool to update the printer firmware. Monitoring Tool can be used only on the Windows OS. Select [Start] > [Printronix] > [Monitoring Tool] and start Monitoring Tool. For the instructions on how to install Monitoring Tool, see "Installing...

  • Page 169: Updating Printer Firmware

    6. Utility Software Click [Close]. Updating Printer Firmware Monitoring Tool regularly checks the printer status and displays the following screen. If there are printers with updatable firmware, [Update recommended] is displayed in the Update field. Select the checkbox of the device, and then click [Update firmware]. Check that the registered printer is displayed.

  • Page 170: Updating The Printer Software

    Changing the Monitoring Tool Settings Monitoring tool regularly checks the PC status and displays the following screen. If a Select [Start] > [Printronix] > [Monitoring Tool] and start Monitoring Tool. software update is available, [Update recommended] is displayed in the [Status] field of the List of installed software.

  • Page 171: Deleting A Printer

    6. Utility Software [Server communication] tab • Deleting a Printer Delete the printer registered to Monitoring Tool. Select [Start] > [Printronix] > [Monitoring Tool] and start Monitoring Tool. Select [Delete printer] from the [Settings] menu. Item Description Communication timeout Sets the wait time for deciding the timeout error when connecting to the web site.

  • Page 172: Problems On Monitoring Tool

    6. Utility Software Problems on Monitoring Tool • If you cannot solve a problem with the following solutions, contact your dealer. • For problems caused by an application, contact the manufacturer of the application. • If firmware update has failed Cause solution Reference...

  • Page 173: Using From A Mobile Device

    Using from a Mobile Device Printing from a Mobile Device Displaying How to Fix the Error on the Mobile Device Mobile Device Problems...

  • Page 174: Printing From A Mobile Device

    Mobile Print is an application which allows you to print pictures or images stored in a mobile device or web pages currently displayed on the web browser, pictures taken by the camera installed in the mobile device directly with an Printronix printer. •...

  • Page 175: Airprint

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Enter the administrator password using the numeric keys, and then press the AirPrint «ENTER» button. The factory default administrator password is "123456". Using AirPrint (Print) allows you to print from a Mac without installing drivers. You can print from an iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with using AirPrint (Print).
  • Page 176 Select [Printronix-LP844C-******] and then click [Add]. advance. Connecting to a Wireless LAN (User's Manual) Check that the machine is displayed in [Printers], and [LP844C-AirPrint] is To use AirPrint from a Mac computer, connect this machine to the Mac. displayed in [Kind].
  • Page 177 • If you print for the first time and any model name other than this machine is displayed, select this machine in step 4. Open a file. Tap [Printer] to select your machine. Select [Print] from the [File] menu. Select [Printronix-Your Printer] from [Printer]. Set options. The functions that this machine supports are displayed. Click [Print]. - 177 -...

  • Page 178: Ipp Everywhere

    7. Using from a Mobile Device When connecting via a wired LAN, connect this machine to the access point with a LAN IPP Everywhere cable. IPP Everywhere allows you to print from Linux or Chromebook to IPP Everywhere compatible printers. This section gives an overview of IPP Everywhere and describes its basic settings.

  • Page 179: Google Cloud Print

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Registering this machine with Chromebook Google Cloud Print When using IPP Everywhere for the first time, register this machine on your Chromebook. Google Cloud Print is a print service provided by Google that enables you to print from a mobile phone, smartphone, computer, or other network devices.
  • Page 180 7. Using from a Mobile Device Access the Google Web site from a computer, smartphone, or other mobile device. • Since Google Cloud Print establishes communications via the Internet, it is recommended to employ security measures. Google Web site (https://accounts.google.com/signup) - Restrict communications from the Internet with a firewall or other security system.
  • Page 181 7. Using from a Mobile Device Enter a server name. You can enter up to 64 characters. • There is a time restriction for registration (authentication) processing (approximately 10 minutes). • Proceed to step 28 within the time restriction to complete the registration. Press the scroll button to select [OK] and press the «ENTER»...
  • Page 182 7. Using from a Mobile Device Printing with Google Cloud Print Press the scroll button several times to select [Google Cloud Print] and press the «ENTER» button. Set when to start printing when the machine receives print data from Google Cloud Print. Make sure that [Print Manually] is selected and then press the «ENTER»...
  • Page 183 7. Using from a Mobile Device Enter the Google account information, and then click [Sign in]. Open the Web page of this machine. Open the Web Page of This Machine Click [Print]. The registered printers are displayed. Log in as the administrator. Click [View Information].
  • Page 184 7. Using from a Mobile Device • Changing from the Operator Panel • The factory default administrator password is "123456". If the administrator password is changed, enter the Press the scroll button several times to select [Google Cloud Print] and updated password.
  • Page 185 7. Using from a Mobile Device • Checking from the Operator Panel About Importing the CA Licenses of the Proxy Server You can import the CA licenses from the Web page of this machine (http://(The IP address of Press the scroll button several times to select [Google Cloud Print] and this machine)).

  • Page 186: Displaying How To Fix The Error On The Mobile Device

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Displaying How to Fix the Error on the Mobile Device If an error occurs on the machine, pressing the «HELP» button on the operator panel displays an error handling method on the LCD panel. If a "NFC"...

  • Page 187: Mobile Device Problems

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Mobile Device Problems Mobile Print Problems • The machine may take a few minutes to connect to a network after turning on the machine. Check that the machine • Mobile Print Problems is connected to the network before printing. •...

  • Page 188: Airprint Problems

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Point to check Solution Reference AirPrint Problems Is there toner in the toner cartridge? Check the message informing you Error Messages (User's that toner runs out. Manual) • The machine may take a few minutes to connect to a network after turning on the machine. Check that the machine When an Error Message is connected to the network before printing.

  • Page 189: Troubleshooting For Ipp Everywhere

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Point to check Solution Reference Troubleshooting for IPP Everywhere Is there paper in the tray? Check the message informing you Error Messages (User's that paper runs out. Manual) • This machine may take 2 to 3 minutes to join a network after power-on. Make sure that the machine is connected When an Error Message to the network before attempting to print.

  • Page 190: Google Cloud Print Problems

    7. Using from a Mobile Device Point to check Solution Reference Google Cloud Print Problems Is IPP Everywhere set to [Enable]? Access the web page of this machine Web Page of This Machine and follow the procedure below to • The machine cannot be registered in Google Cloud Print. review your settings.
  • Page 191 7. Using from a Mobile Device • An error code is displayed on the panel Error code Solution Reference If an error occurs, the error code (8-digit alphanumeric value) is displayed on the xxxxxx15 Failed to connect to the proxy server. Checking Google Cloud Print Check the proxy server setting of the machine.
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