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Gestetner P7145 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Declaration of Conformity Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 3 Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Novell, Netware, NDS are registered trademarks or Novell, Inc. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType and LaserWriter are registered trade- marks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to...
  • Page 5 R CAUTION: • Do not eat or swallow toner. • Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children. • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. •...

  • Page 6: Energy Star Program

    ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.

  • Page 7: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for This Printer Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.

  • Page 8: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Features of This Printer ................1 Printer Drivers for This Printer..............3 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM........5 Guide to This Printer .................. 6 Mainframe ...................... 6 Control Panel ....................9 2. Installing Options Available Options ..................
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  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started Features of This Printer This printer is designed especially for office work groups. It can be used for net- work environments and allows you to handle documents efficiently. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ High Performance The new 45 print per minute (ppm) engine with RM7000A 250 MHz proces- sor and built-in 10 GB Printer Hard Disk (HDD) reduces waiting time for out- put.
  • Page 12 Getting Started ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Major Specifications Continuous Printing Speed 45 ppm (A4/letterK, simplex and duplex) Engine Resolution 300 dpi, 600 dpi Printer Languages PCL 5e, PCL 6, RPCS Adobe PostScript 3 500 sheets × 2 trays + 50 sheets Bypass Tray Paper Input Capacity Max.

  • Page 13: Printer Drivers For This Printer

    Printer Drivers for This Printer Printer Drivers for This Printer Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. The following drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Printer Language PCL 6 PCL 5e RPCS PostScript3 Operating system...
  • Page 14 Getting Started ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files The Adobe Postscript printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Adobe PostScript printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The PPD files allow the printer driver to enable the printer specific functions.

  • Page 15: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM There are three CD-ROMs that come with this printer. “Operating Instructions”, “Printer Drivers and Utilities” and "Document Management Utility". The fol- lowing items are included on the CD-ROMs. ❖...

  • Page 16: Guide To This Printer

    Getting Started Guide to This Printer Mainframe Exterior: Front View Printer Board Output Tray Remove this board when installing some Printed output is stacked here with the options. print side face down. Parallel Interface Connector Control Panel Plug the parallel cable, which connects Contains keys for printing operation and the printer to your computer, into this a panel display that shows the printer...
  • Page 17 Guide to This Printer Exterior: Rear View Duplex Unit Lower Vertical Paper Feed Cover Allows you to print onto both sides of the Open this cover when accessing the in- paper. side of the printer. Duplex Unit Right Cover Power Cord Open this cover when accessing the in- Plug this cord into a wall outlet.
  • Page 18 Getting Started Interior Fusing Unit Toner Holder When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- Slide this out when replacing the toner. pears on the panel display, replace this Development Unit unit. When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- Transfer Unit pears on the panel display, replace this When “Replace Maintenance Kit”...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Guide to This Printer Control Panel { { { { On Line} } } } Key Panel Display Shows the current status of the printer Press this key to switch the printer be- and error messages. tween online and offline. See “Error &...
  • Page 20 Getting Started { { { { Escape} } } } Key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the panel display. { { { { Enter #} } } } Key Press this key to execute menu items se- lected on the panel display.

  • Page 21: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty minutes. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn if touched. • Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the cord is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged.
  • Page 22 Installing Options Large Capacity Tray RT36 Finisher SR730 Holds up to 1500 sheets of plain pa- If you want to install the Finisher per. (80 g/m , 20 lb. bond) SR730, contact your sales or service representative. If you want to install the Large Capac- ity Tray RT36, contact your sales or Mailbox CS360 service representative.

  • Page 23: How To Use The Screwdriver

    Available Options How to Use the Screwdriver The screwdriver (A) is attached in the standard paper tray (Tray 1). It is used to install options. To easily drive a screw, first place the screw in the screwdriver, and then tighten the screw.

  • Page 24: Installing Options

    Installing Options Installing Options C C C C Remove the two screws locking Installing Memory Unit TypeC the printer board. The screws are needed to lock the R CAUTION: printer board afterwards. • Do not touch the inside of the printer board compartment.

  • Page 25: Installing Paper Bank Ps430

    Installing Options G G G G Align the printer board with the Installing Paper Bank PS430 top and bottom rails in the print- er, and then insert the printer R CAUTION: board slowly until it clicks into • Before moving the machine, un- place.
  • Page 26 Installing Options B B B B D D D D Remove the tape that holds the Align the printer over the Paper Paper Bank, and then remove the Bank, and then lower it carefully packing material. onto the Paper Bank. Important ❒...
  • Page 27 Installing Options F F F F I I I I Pull the second paper tray (Tray 2) Set the second paper tray (Tray 2) until it stops. After that, lift it into the printer. slightly, and then pull it out. TAPH221E J J J J Open the lower vertical paper...

  • Page 28: Installing Printer Hard Disk Type4510

    Installing Options M M M M ❒ When the Printer Hard Disk is be- Close the connector cover. ing accessed, the Data In indicator blinks. Do not turn off the printer power when the Data In indicator is blinking as it may destroy the hard disk.
  • Page 29 Installing Options D D D D G G G G Remove the two screws locking Hold the handle, and carefully the printer board. pull out the printer board half- way. The screws are needed to lock the printer board afterwards. H H H H Connect the bigger plug of the E E E E...
  • Page 30 Installing Options J J J J M M M M Connect the power cord to the Align the printer board with the Printer Hard Disk. top and bottom rails in the print- er, and then insert the printer board slowly until it stops. K K K K Connect the connector to the Printer Hard Disk.

  • Page 31: Hdd Format

    Installing Options F F F F Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . Formatting Printer Hard Disk Type4510 Important If you are formatting the Printer Hard ❒ Do not turn off the printer while Disk from the menu, follow the pro- formatting the Printer Hard cedures below while using the control...

  • Page 32: Installing 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510

    Installing Options Installing the 1394 Interface Unit Installing 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510 A A A A Check the contents of the box for the following items: R CAUTION: • 1394 Interface Unit • Do not touch the inside of the printer board compartment.
  • Page 33 Installing Options E E E E I I I I Hold the handle, and carefully Lock the 1394 Interface Unit cover pull out the printer board. with the two screws you removed G G G G in step F F F F Put the printer board on a flat sur- J J J J face.
  • Page 34 Installing Options ❒ To use the 1394 Interface Unit, con- Note figure the unit from the control ❒ Be sure to return the screwdriv- panel of the printer. er to the paper tray after using it. ❒ Print a configuration page to Printing with SCSI Print confirm that the unit is properly installed.
  • Page 35 Installing Options • If the printer driver for the con- Printing with IP over 1394 nected printer has already been installed, the icon is automati- With the IPP driver of Windows Me cally added to the Printers fold- and by setting the IEEE 1394 Interface e r .
  • Page 36 Installing Options M M M M Click [Have Disk…]. Installing the Printer Driver The "Install From Disk" dialog box You need the Microsoft Windows Me appears. CD-ROM for the installation. N N N N Insert CD-ROM labeled To find out whether the Windows Me "Printer Drivers and Utilities"...
  • Page 37 Installing Options E E E E Click [IEEE 1394]. Configuration and Usage from a Web Browser Make all the necessary settings. Note Preparation ❒ For more information about the If you want to use this printer from installation p ro cedure, see a Web browser, its IP address must Help.
  • Page 38 Installing Options Troubleshooting Invalidate Device for Windows 2000 With Windows 2000, if "Detect New Hardware Wizard" appears every IEEE 1394 Printer Removal Utility time you restart the computer or un- If you cannot print when the printer is plug the cable, invalidate the device connected via the 1394 Interface Unit using the following procedure.
  • Page 39 Installing Options - 1394 Interface Unit specification ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Operating System: Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 or later (when connecting with SCSI print) Windows Me (when connecting with IP over 1394) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Interface: IEEE Std 1394-1995 compliant, IEEE Std 1394a-2000 compliant ❖...
  • Page 40 Installing Options...

  • Page 41: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Control Panel

    3. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Panel A A A A After installing the optional Network Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Interface Board, configure it for the network using the printer's control panel.

  • Page 42: Host Interface

    Configuring the Printer for the Network D D D D A Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } until the fol- Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Net- lowing message appears.
  • Page 43 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Panel H H H H Note If you use TCP/IP, you should as- ❒ Usually, use the default setting sign “Subnet Mask” and “Gate- way Address” following the same (“Auto ”). When you first select procedure for entering the IP ad- “Auto ”, the frame type detected dress.

  • Page 44: Ieee 1394 Configuration

    Configuring the Printer for the Network IEEE 1394 Configuration C C C C Configure the printer for using in the Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . IEEE 1394 environment. The follow- ing table shows the control panel set- tings and their default settings.
  • Page 45 IEEE 1394 Configuration G G G G E Repeat steps C C C C and D D D D to enter Set "SCSI print" in the same way. the IP address. H H H H Assign the IP address to the print- IP Address1394: 192.168.000.011 Note...
  • Page 46 Configuring the Printer for the Network...

  • Page 47: Installation Method

    4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software This manual assumes that you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details. Installation Method The following table shows how to install the printer drivers and software. Auto Run Quick Install Custom...

  • Page 48: Quick Install

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Quick Install Auto Run will start the installer automatically when you load the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. By selecting Quick Install, you can install the necessary soft- ware easily. TCP/IP requires the following: •...
  • Page 49 Quick Install F F F F Click to select a model name you want to use when the "Select Printer" di- alog box appears. Note ❒ For a network connection with TCP/IP, select the printer whose IP address is displayed in [Connect To]. ❒...

  • Page 50: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Two kinds of PCL printer drivers, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer. We recommend PCL 6 as your first choice. Limitation ❒...
  • Page 51 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Setting up options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. Limitation ❒ In Windows 2000, changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers per- mission.

  • Page 52: Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Limitation ❒ If your system is Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, installing a printer driv- er by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a print- er driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
  • Page 53 Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Setting up options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. Limitation ❒ In Windows 2000, changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers per- mission.

  • Page 54: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes basic instructions for installing the PostScript printer driv- er. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedures below. Important ❒ When updating the printer driver by installing the latest version, you should uninstall that of former version if any.

  • Page 55: Windows 2000 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Setting up options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 56 Installing the Printer Driver and Software D D D D Select [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. [Add Printer Wizard] starts. E E E E Click [Next]. F F F F Check [Local Printer] and then click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the printer port appears. G G G G Select the check box of the port you want to use, and then click [Next].

  • Page 57: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Important ❒...
  • Page 58 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 59: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver • On Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0, [Enable bi-directional support] must be selected and [Enable printer spooling] must not be selected on the [port] tab. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When connecting with the network •...

  • Page 60: Installing The Smartnetmonitor For Client/Admin

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin Limitation ❒ If your system is Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, installing software by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permis- sion.

  • Page 61: Installing The Agfa Monotype Font Manager 2000

    Installing the Agfa Monotype Font Manager 2000 Installing the Agfa Monotype Font Manager 2000 Limitation ❒ If your system is Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, installing software by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permis- sion.

  • Page 62: Macintosh

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Macintosh Macintosh - Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver It is necessary to install a printer driver and a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow these steps to install a printer driver and a PPD file on Macintosh run- ning the 8.6 operating system or later up to 9.1.

  • Page 63: Setting Up Options

    Macintosh D D D D Click [Setup]. E E E E Click the printer description file you want to use, and then click [Select]. The PPD file is set up, and the [Adobe PS] icon appears at the left of the ma- chine name in the list.

  • Page 64: Index

    INDEX Gateway Address , 31 , 35 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510 , 12 , 22 HDD (Option) Slot , 6 Active Protocol , 31 Agfa Font Manager , 5 , 51 IP address , 31 Bridge Unit Type1045 , 12 Bridge Unit Type460 , 12 Bypass Tray , 7 Job Reset Key , 9...
  • Page 65 PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 , 49 screwdriver , 13 Panel Display , 9 Setup Guide , v Paper Bank , 6 , 11 , 15 SmartNetMonitor for Admin , 5 , 50 paper tray , 6 SmartNetMonitor for Client , 5 , 50 parallel interface connector , 6 Subnet Mask , 31 , 35 PCL 5e , 3 , 40...
  • Page 66 MEMO G065...

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