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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this machine. If the optional fax kit is installed on this machine, faxes can be sent directly from Windows-compatible computers. This User’s Guide contains details of the fax driver functions that can be used to send faxes and descriptions of their operations and precautions.
Introduction THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY ERIC YOUNG "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS SOFTWARE IS NOT ORIGINAL MIT SOFTWARE, MODIFIED BY KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Mersenne Twister A C-program for MT19937, with initialization improved 2002/1/26.
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Introduction Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
Introduction SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT This package contains the following materials provided by Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc. (KMBT): software included as part of the printing system, the digitally-encoded machine-readable outline data encoded in the special format and in the encrypted form ("Font Programs"), other software which runs on a computer system for use in conjunction with the Printing Software ("Host Software"), and related...
Introduction Contents Introduction OpenSSL statement ..........................x-2 NetSNMP License ...........................x-3 Kerberos ..............................x-5 Mersenne Twister ............................x-5 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ........................x-7 Contents ..................................x-8 Notations ...............................x-10 Screen images in this user’s guide ......................x-10 Using this user’s guide ..........................x-10 Overview Printer controller........................... 1-1 Role of the printer controller ........................1-1 Flow of the PC-FAX operation........................1-2 Operating environment ........................
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Introduction Specifying the Layout tab settings....................3-14 Printing multiple pages on one page (N in 1, Poster Mode) ..............3-14 Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings................3-15 Printing a watermark..........................3-15 Editing a watermark..........................3-15 Specifying the Configure tab settings ....................3-17 Selecting an option..........................3-17 Change encryption passphrase......................3-18 Using a phone book..........................
Introduction Notations Product name This machine This machine or printer Integrated network controller Network controller Printer controller, including this machine, Printing system and printing system Microsoft Windows Windows Screen images in this user’s guide Unless stated otherwise, the fax driver functions are described using the fax driver for Windows XP. Using this user’s guide Fax Driver x-10...
Overview Overview Printer controller The printer controller is a device that allows this machine to be used as a printer. The printing functions provided by the printer controller can also be used to perform PC-FAX operations, which allow a fax to be sent from a computer.
Overview Flow of the PC-FAX operation Conventionally, faxes are sent by loading an original into a fax machine and sending it. With computer faxing, you can send a fax directly from your computer without using any paper. Transmission commands sent from the application are received by the fax driver. Data is transferred to this machine through the USB interface (when using a USB connection) or through the Ethernet (TCP/IP or IPX/SPX) (when using a network connection), and then the data is transferred from this machine to the printer controller.
Overview Operating environment The system requirements for using this printing system and the interfaces used for connection are explained below. Compatible computers and operating systems Check that the computer being connected meets the following conditions. Windows Item Operating environment Operating System Windows NT Workstation /Server Version4.0 (Service Pack 6 or later), Win- dows 2000 Professional/Server (Service Pack 3 or later), Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,...
Overview Setting up the system In order to use this printing system, it must first be set up. Setup consists of connecting this machine to a computer and installing the fax driver onto the computer being used. To set up the printing system Setup of the printing system as described below.
Installing the fax driver Installing the fax driver Connection and installation procedures In order to use this printing system, the fax driver must be installed. The fax driver is a program that controls the processing of data for output. Install the fax driver onto the computer from the provided CD-ROM. The installation procedure for the Windows fax driver differs depending on how this machine is connected to the computer.
Installing the fax driver To install the fax driver Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. – Check that the installer starts up, and then continue with step 2. – If the installer does not start up, open the printer driver folder on the CD-ROM, and then double- click "Setup.exe"...
Installing the fax driver – For Windows Vista, an IPPS connection (security printing) cannot be set up using the installer. To set up an IPPS connection, use the Add Printer Wizard. Check the [Installation Settings] button. Select the components to be installed, and then click the [OK] button. In the Confirm Installation Settings dialog box, click the [Install] button.
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Installing the fax driver For Windows XP, click "Add a printer" on the "Printer Tasks" menu. For Windows Server 2003, double-click the "Add Printer" icon. Windows XP Windows Server 2003 The Add Printer Wizard starts up. Click the [Next] button. Select "Local printer attached to this computer", and then click the [Next] button.
Installing the fax driver Click the [Next] button. Follow the on-screen instructions. – When the Digital Signature dialog box appears, click the [Continue Anyway] button. – When using a network connection, perform a test print after the network settings have been specified.
Installing the fax driver Select "LPT1: (Printer Port)" from "Use an existing port", and then click the [Next] button. Click the [Have Disk] button. Click the [Browse] button. Specify the desired folder on the CD-ROM that contains the fax driver, and then click the [OK] button. Select the specified folder according to the printer driver to be used, the operating system, and the language.
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Installing the fax driver The Printers window appears. Double-click the "Add Printer" icon. The Add Printer Wizard starts up. Follow the on-screen instructions. In the screen for selecting the printer connection, select "Local Printer". Click the [Next] button. – If the screen for specifying the port appears, select "LPT1" here. Click the [Have Disk] button.
Installing the fax driver When installation is complete, make sure that the icon of the installed printer appears in the Printers window. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. This completes the fax driver installation. Installing the fax driver using Plug and Play For Windows 2000 After using a USB cable to connect this machine to a computer, turn on the computer.
Installing the fax driver Click the [Finish] button. When installation is complete, make sure that the icon of the installed printer appears in the Printers and Faxes window. Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. This completes the fax driver installation. For Windows Vista After using a USB cable to connect this machine to a computer, turn the computer on.
Installing the fax driver Select the components to be deleted, and then click the [Delete] button. Follow the on-screen instructions. If the restart dialog box appears, click [OK] to restart the computer. When the fax driver does not contain the delete function If the fax driver was not installed with an installer, the delete function of the fax driver is not included.
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Installing the fax driver Close the Print Server Properties dialog box and Printers window (for Windows XP/Server 2003, Printers and Faxes window). Restart the computer. This completes the fax driver uninstallation procedure. Reminder Be sure to restart the computer. Note Even if the fax driver is deleted using the method described above, the model information file will remain in the computer for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Sending a fax Fax operations Reminder To use the fax function, you must install the optional fax kit onto this machine. In addition, you must enable the fax kit on the Configure tab after installation. Note For details on the fax function of this machine, refer to the User’s Guide [Fax Operations].
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Click the [OK] button. The fax data is sent via this machine. Note Up to 80 characters can be entered in the "Name" text box. Up to 38 characters (numbers 0 through 9, hyphens (-), #, *, P, and T) can be entered in the "FAX Number"...
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Select "Personal List" or "Group" from the list on the left side of the dialog box to display the desired recipient in "Personal Information". – Click the [Find] button to specify the conditions to search for a recipient. Select the name of the recipient you want to send a fax to, and then click the [Add Recipients] button.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the transmission settings When sending a fax, you can specify the transmission settings in the Fax Mode Details dialog box that appears when the [Fax Mode Setting Details] button is clicked in the FAX Transmission Popup dialog box. Print Recipient File: Prints the document after a fax was sent.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Select the "FAX Cover Sheet" check box in the FAX Transmission Popup dialog box. Click the [Settings] button. The FAX Cover Sheet Settings dialog box appears. Select the size of the cover sheet from the "Cover Size" drop-down list. On the Basic tab, specify the format of the cover sheet and subject of the fax.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) – Load Set Information: Lists the information that was entered in the "Company", "Department", "Name", and "FAX Number" text boxes. – Read: Reads the information of the first recipient to the information box. – Up to 40 separate cover sheets can be created if "Change Each Recipient"...
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Settings Common settings The following describes the common settings and buttons that are displayed on all tabs. Button Function Click this button to close the dialog box and apply any settings that have been changed.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) FAX tab Item Function Resolution Specifies the fax resolution. Print Recipient File Prints the document after the fax was sent. Timer Send Sets the transmission time. By clicking the [Reflect Current Time] button, the current time set on the computer is displayed in the "Send Time"...
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Settings tab Item Function Display Constraint Message Displays a message when functions that cannot be specified at the same time were enabled from the printer driver. Display paper set in Print Uses the paper that was added in [Server Properties] of the printer folder. Server Properties Verify Authentication set- Verifies the authentication settings for this machine before printing and displays a mes-...
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the FAX tab settings Resolution: Specifies the fax resolution. If the resolution is increased, the transmission time may take longer. Print Recipient File: Prints the document after a fax was sent. When sending a fax, this function can be specified when specifying the transmission settings.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the Basic tab settings Original Orientation: Specifies the orientation of the original document. Original Size: Specifies the paper size of the original document. Paper Size: Specifies the output paper size of the recipient. Automatically enlarges or reduces when the Original Size setting is changed.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the user authentication settings If the user authentication settings have been specified on this machine, you must enter a user name and password. Reminder If a fax is sent using a user name or password that is not a registered account on this machine, or if a fax is sent without selecting a user under "User Authentication", the operation is not authenticated by this machine and the job is canceled.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) If the usage is not allowed, transmission cannot be performed even when used by a registered user. For details on the user authentication function, consult the administrator of this machine. If performing user authentication with an optional authentication unit, enter the user name and password in step 3.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the Layout tab settings Combination: Prints multiple pages on one page, or prints one sheet of an original document divided on multiple pages. Details can be specified by clicking the [Combination Details] button. Skip Blank Pages: Does not print blank pages in the data.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the Stamp/Composition tab settings Printing a watermark You can print specific text in the background as a watermark. Click the Stamp/Composition tab. Select the "Watermark" check box. From the list, select the watermark that you want to print. Editing a watermark You can change the fonts and position of the watermark and you can register a new one.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) – [Add]: Click to create a new watermark. – [Delete]: Click to delete the selected watermark. – Position: Specifies the vertical and horizontal positions. The watermark position can also be specified by using the horizontal and vertical sliders in the dialog box. –...
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Specifying the Configure tab settings Selecting an option The functions of this machine can be used from the fax driver if the model name, and the installed options are specified. Reminder If the installed options are not set using the Configure tab, the option function cannot be used with the fax driver.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Change encryption passphrase When a user has defined an encryption passphrase for this machine, the same encryption passphrase as that for this machine must be entered. The encryption key for the entered characters is automatically created, which is to be used for communication with this machine.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Using a phone book Adding a recipient to the phone book When sending a fax, you can recall the fax numbers that are used frequently by adding them to a phone book. A phone book can be added from the FAX tab in the FAX Printing Preferences dialog box. From the FAX tab in the FAX Printing Preferences dialog box, click the [Phone Book Entry] button.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) – Change the transmission mode as necessary. ECM: Specifies the ECM (Error Correction Mode). If the "V.34 Mode" check box is selected, the "ECM" check box cannot be cleared. International Transmission Mode: Slows the speed when sending faxes overseas. Select this check box if errors occur when sending faxes overseas.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Note The Save As dialog box appears when a phone book is registered for the first time. The Save As dialog box does not appear from the second time the phone book is changed and thereafter since the phone book file is automatically overwritten.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) To change a registered recipient to a group: From "Personal List" on the left side of the dialog box, select the name you want to change, and then select or clear the check box of the group under the "Select Group" drop- down list.
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Saving the driver settings You can save the setting values of the changed driver and recall them as necessary. Saving the driver settings Change the driver settings from the Basic tab and the Layout tab. Click the [Add] button next to the "Favorite Setting"...
Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Recalling the settings Select the settings to recall from the "Favorite Setting" drop-down list on the FAX Printing Preferences dialog box. The setting values are recalled, and the settings for the fax driver are changed. Editing the settings You can edit the recalled function items such as the specified names and comments.
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Setting up the fax driver (Windows) Click the [Save] button. The specified file is created. The file extension is ".KSF". Note To read the specified file that was saved in the "Favorite Setting" drop-down list, click the [Import] button and specify the file. Fax Driver 3-25...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Unable to Fax This chapter explains the troubleshooting procedures for possible malfunctions. Perform the following troubleshooting procedures, in order, if the fax cannot be sent after the send command is applied. Symptom Probable cause Action The message "No printers The fax driver specified for faxing may not Check the printer name selected.
Troubleshooting Unable to specify desired settings or unable to print as specified Perform these troubleshooting procedures if settings cannot be specified in the fax driver or if the fax is not sent as specified. Note Some of the fax driver functions cannot be combined with other functions. Symptom Probable cause Action...
Troubleshooting Error message Message Cause and remedy Cannot connect to the net- A connection to the network could not be established. work. Check if the network cable is correctly connected. In addition, check that the Net- work Setting parameters on the Administrator Setting screen have been correctly specified.
Appendix Appendix Glossary Term Definition 10Base-T/100Base- An Ethernet standard, which is a cable consisting of twisted copper wire pairs. The TX/1000Base-T transmission speed of 10Base-T is 10 Mbps, of 100Base-TX is 100 Mbps, and of 1000Base-T is 1000 Mbps. Abbreviation for Binary Digit. The smallest unit of information (data quantity) on a computer or printer.
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Appendix Term Definition IPX/SPX Abbreviation for Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange. A protocol developed by Novel, Inc. that is commonly used under a NetWare environ- ment. IP address A code (address) that is used to identify individual network devices over the Internet. A maximum of three digits for four numbers are displayed such as 192.168.1.10.
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Appendix Term Definition Property Attribute information When using a printer driver, various functions can be specified in the file properties. In the file properties, you can check the attribute information of the file. Protocol The rules that allow computers to communicate with other computers or peripheral devices Proxy server A server that is installed to act as an intermediary connection between each client...