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Model No.
Information
Introduction
This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use
of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before
using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference.

Power Source

120 V, 60 Hz, 8 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cable to a power source as above.

Laser Safety

This machine is considered class I laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The ma-
chine contains 6.2 milliwatt, 770 - 795 nanometer wavelength, AlGaAs laser di-
odes. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to
prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event
will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequen-
tial damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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  • Page 1: Power Source

    Model No. Information Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Power Source 120 V, 60 Hz, 8 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cable to a power source as above.
  • Page 2 Prohibition Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, pass- ports, driver's licenses. The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. In this manual, the following important symbols are used: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 4 R WARNING: • Do not take apart or attempt any modifications to this machine. There is a risk of fire, electric shock, explosion or loss of sight. If the ma- chine has laser systems, there is a risk of serious eye damage. •...
  • Page 5 R CAUTION: • Dispose the used toner containers at an authorized dealer or approved col- lection site. If you are going to dispose of the used toner containers your- self, do so according to local regulations. • If you use the machine in a confined space, ensure there is continuous air circulation.
  • Page 6 Note ❒ Under certain temperature and humidity conditions, printing may cause va- pour to issue from paper. The standard tray (behind the control panel) may emit steam during printing. ❒ Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.
  • Page 7: Positions Of Rwarning And Rcaution Labels

    Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. AUB050S Do not incinerate toner or toner containers. Toner dust may cause flashback when exposed to open flames.
  • Page 8: Energy Star Program

    ENERGY STAR Program ® ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program ® The ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program encourages energy conservation by promot- ing energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products that feature energy saving functions.
  • Page 9 Others Symbols In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: • a means POWER ON. • b means POWER OFF. Note to users in the United States of America Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 10 Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
  • Page 11 IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type I (R-WL11B) Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé...
  • Page 12 Copyright © 2006 Printed in China G176-8607 %$&$%...
  • Page 13 Errata for Safety Information and Hardware Guide Please note the following corrections to these manuals: <Noise Emission> P.191 Specifications in “Hardware Guide” ❖ Sound Power Level: Mainframe only Error Correction 36 ppm model printer 36 ppm model printer Standby 44 dB (A) 42 dB (A) ❖...
  • Page 15 MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/ Quick Installation Guide LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N Read this manual carefully before you use the product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information before using the machine.
  • Page 16 • For details about usable types of paper, see “Loading Paper”, Hardware Guide. AUB042S Press the { { { { { Menu} } } } } key to return to the initial screen. Next Sheet MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N Quick Installation Guide G1768611_SincereP1-EN-F1.p65 06.12.8, 11:45 AM...
  • Page 17 • Subnet Mask • Gateway Address • Consult your network administrator for informa- tion about making network settings. • For details about network environment settings, see Software Guide. Next Sheet MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N G1768611_SincereP1-EN-F1.p65 06.12.8, 11:45 AM...
  • Page 18 • Enable IPv4 to use the Pure IPv4 environment of NetWare 5/5.1, NetWare 6/6.5. • For details about printing the configuration page, see “Printing the Test Page”. Copyright © 2006 Printed in China Next Sheet G176-8611 MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N Quick Installation Guide G1768611_SincereP1-EN-F1.p65 06.12.8, 11:45 AM...
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Hardware Guide Guide to the Printer Installing Options Connecting the Printer Configuration Paper and Other Media Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Cleaning the Printer Adjusting the Printer Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information before using the machine.
  • Page 20 This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licenses.
  • Page 21: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Positions of WARNING and CAUTION labels..................5 Manuals for This Printer............................7 How to Read This Manual..........................8 Symbols................................8 Description for the Specified Model.........................9 Installing the Operating Instructions.......................10 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior................................11 Inside.................................13 Control Panel..............................14 2. Installing Options Available Options............................17 Option List..............................17 Option Installation Flow Chart........................17...
  • Page 22 Setting the Ethernet Speed..........................59 IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration....................61 Setting SSID..............................63 Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN......................65 Setting a WEP key............................65 Setting WPA..............................66 Configuring WPA (802.1X)..........................70 Installing a Site Certificate...........................70 Installing Device Certificate.........................71 Setting Items of WPA...........................72 5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer..................75 Paper Recommendations..........................78 Loading Paper..............................78...
  • Page 23 Cleaning the Friction Pad..........................130 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller........................132 Cleaning the Registration Roller........................135 8. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density.........................139 Adjusting Tray Registration...........................141 Reducing Paper Curl............................144 9. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel....................145 Panel Tone..............................152 Printer Does Not Print............................153 Checking the Port Connection........................154 Other Printing Problems..........................156 When You Cannot Print Properly......................156...
  • Page 24 Options...............................192 INDEX ................................197...
  • Page 25: Positions Of Warning And Caution Labels

    Positions of WARNING and CAUTION labels This machine has labels for WARNING and CAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. AUB050S Do not incinerate toner or toner containers. Toner dust may cause flashback when exposed to open flames.
  • Page 26 The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts with this label (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns.
  • Page 27: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver.
  • Page 28: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the "Safety Information". Indicates important safety notes.
  • Page 29: Description For The Specified Model

    Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model.
  • Page 30: Installing The Operating Instructions

    Installing the Operating Instructions Follow the instructions in the HTML Operating Instructions Manuals that are provided on the "Manuals" CR-ROM. • System Requirements : • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 or Windows NT4.0. • 800 × 600 or higher monitor resolution. •...
  • Page 31: Guide To The Printer

    1. Guide to the Printer Exterior AUB034S 1. Paper Size Dial Adjust this dial to match the size and feed direction of the paper loaded in the paper tray. 2. Bypass Tray Extension Pull out this extension to load paper into the Bypass Tray when its length is longer than B5 . 3.
  • Page 32 1. Guide to the Printer 6. Output Tray (Standard Tray) Stacks printed output with the print side facing down. 7. Paper Exit Cover Open this cover to remove misfed paper. 8. Ventilator Helps to keep components inside the printer from overheating. Do not block or obstruct this hole.
  • Page 33: Inside

    Inside Inside [Back view] [Front view] AUB031S 1. Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) Includes toner and a photo conductor unit. When "Replace Print Cartridge" appears on the display, replace this unit. 2. Front Cover Open this cover when accessing the inside of the printer. 3.
  • Page 34: Control Panel

    1. Guide to the Printer Control Panel AUB035S 1. Display Shows the current status of the printer and error messages. 2. Power indicator Is on while the printer power is on. Is off when the power is turned off or while the printer is in Energy Saver mode. 3.
  • Page 35 Control Panel 8. [Menu] key Press this key to make and check the current printer settings. 9. [Escape] key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display. 10. [ Enter] key Press this key to execute menu items selected on the display. Press this key to clear some errors.
  • Page 36 1. Guide to the Printer...
  • Page 37: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options Available Options This section describes how to install options. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an expanded variety of features to use. • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn if touched.
  • Page 38: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options Attach the paper feed unit (Paper Feed Unit TK1030). Attach the paper feed unit to the bottom of the printer. You can attach up to two paper feed units. Up to 1600 sheets of paper can be loaded. Attach the envelope feeder (Envelope Feeder Type 400).
  • Page 39 Available Options Exterior AUB053S 1. Paper Feed Unit TK1030 (Tray 2 or Tray 3) You can load up to 500 sheets (60-130 g/m , 16-34 lb.) of plain paper into the tray. See p.22 "Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1030". 2. Envelope Feeder Type 400 You can load up to 60 envelopes (72-90 g/m , 19-24 lb.) into the tray.
  • Page 40: Caution When Re-Installing The Controller Board

    2. Installing Options Interior AUB055S 1. Memory Unit Type C 128MB/ 256MB (SDRAM module) Install 128 MB or 256 MB SDRAM module into the controller board slot. See p.29 "Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128MB/256MB (SDRAM Module)" 2. Optional cards See p.40 "Attaching Optional Cards".
  • Page 41 Available Options • The following may occur if the controller board is not properly installed: • all control panel indicators are lit. • no control panel indicators is lit. • the error message appears on the display.
  • Page 42: Attaching Paper Feed Unit Tk1030

    2. Installing Options Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1030 When installing multiple options, install the paper feed unit first. • Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the cord is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. Damaged plugs or cords can cause an electrical or fire hazard. •...
  • Page 43 Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1030 Remove the adhesive tape from the paper feed unit. ZKDX390J Align the holes over the pins, and then lower the printer gently onto the paper feed unit. There are three pins on the top of the paper feed unit that point straight up. On the bottom of the printer, there are three holes.
  • Page 44 2. Installing Options Unit (Tray 2)" or "Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2)", "Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3)" for "Connection Equipment" on the configuration page. • If the paper feed unit is not installed properly, reinstall it from the start. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 45: Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 400

    Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 400 Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 400 • Do not slide more than plural paper tray out at once. Having plural full paper trays fully extended could cause the machine to topple. • The tray of the upper optional paper feed unit (Tray 2) is beneath the standard paper tray (Tray 1). •...
  • Page 46 2. Installing Options Lift the front of the envelope feeder, and slide it carefully into the paper feed until it stops. ZKEP340E • This unit is a tray that slides into the optional paper feed unit. Without the optional paper feed unit, this Envelope Feeder cannot be used.
  • Page 47: Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2650

    Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2650 Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2650 • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. • Before touching the hard disk drive, touch something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the hard disk drive.
  • Page 48 2. Installing Options Slowly insert the hard disk drive while aligning it with the top and bottom rails in the printer until it stops. AUB216S Fasten the two screws to fix the hard disk drive. AUB217S • Use a coin or similar object if the screws do not turn easily. •...
  • Page 49: Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128Mb/256Mb (Sdram Module)

    Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128MB/256MB (SDRAM Module) Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128MB/ 256MB (SDRAM Module) • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction or a burn. • Before touching the memory unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 50 2. Installing Options Pull the handle, and then slide the controller board out. AUB204S Place the controller board on a flat surface. The Memory Unit is installed in the slot shown in the illustration below. AUB504S Replacing the default SDRAM module, press down the levers on both sides ( ) to remove the default module ( ).
  • Page 51 Attaching Memory Unit Type C 128MB/256MB (SDRAM Module) Align the notch of the SDRAM module to the slot, and then push it down until it clicks. AUA024S Match the controller board to the top and bottom rail using the " " mark, and then slide it into the printer slowly until it stops.
  • Page 52 2. Installing Options Fasten the controller board to the printer with the two screws. AUB209S • Use a coin or similar object if the screws do not turn easily. • After finishing the installation, you can check the memory unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu.
  • Page 53: Attaching Ieee 802.11B Interface Unit

    Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a machine malfunction or a burn. • Before handling the IEEE 802.11b interface board, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 54 2. Installing Options Remove the two screws and the cover of the IEEE 802.11b interface unit mounting bracket. AUB210S The removed cover is not used when installing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. Keep it for possible future use. Attach the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. Insert the end of the IEEE 802.11b interface unit into the slot.
  • Page 55 Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Attach the antenna to the card with the label facing down and the uneven side of the antenna facing up. AET096S Insert the card slowly into the interface unit with the label facing down and the uneven black antenna surface facing up until it stops.
  • Page 56 2. Installing Options • After finishing installation, you can check the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is properly installed: Print the configuration page from the [List/Test Print] menu. If it is installed properly, "IEEE 802.11b" will appear for "Device Connection" on the configuration page. •...
  • Page 57: Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A

    Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction or a burn. • The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer.
  • Page 58 2. Installing Options Disconnect the cables from the Ethernet port and the USB port of the printer, and cover each port with its protective cap. AUB237S Remove the two screws and the cover of the Gigabit Ethernet board mounting bracket. AUB210S The removed cover is not used when installing the Gigabit Ethernet board.
  • Page 59 Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A Fasten the Gigabit Ethernet board to the controller board with two screws. AUB239S Check the Gigabit Ethernet board is connected firmly to the controller board. • Use a coin or similar object if the screws do not turn easily. •...
  • Page 60: Attaching Optional Cards

    2. Installing Options Attaching Optional Cards • Do not subject the optional cards from physical shocks. • Using the upper slot is recommended for inserting the cards. • Do not touch the optional cards while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly.
  • Page 61 Attaching Optional Cards Carefully insert the optional card into the upper slot, until the card clicks into the place. AUB219S Reattach the cover over the optional card. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. AUB220S...
  • Page 62: Attaching Ad1000 (Duplex Unit)

    2. Installing Options Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit) • If you attach the duplex unit and the paper feed unit, the paper feed unit must be attached prior to attaching the duplex unit. • Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. Check the contents of the box for the following items: AD1000 (Duplex Unit) AUB014S...
  • Page 63 Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit) AUB222S Open the rear cover. AUB225S Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. AUB234S Proceed to step 7 if the paper tray cover is not installed.
  • Page 64 2. Installing Options Pull the bottom of the paper tray cover ( ) up slightly, and then remove the paper tray cover ( ), in the order shown in the illustration. AUB244S Push in the duplex unit along the rails at the back of the printer. AUB226S Push the duplex unit securely into the printer.
  • Page 65 Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit) • If the printing position is not correct, adjust the registration of the trays. For more information about adjusting the registration of the trays, see "Adjusting Tray Registration". • The rear cover of the printer is not used with the duplex unit attached, keep it for possible future use. •...
  • Page 66 2. Installing Options...
  • Page 67: Connecting The Printer

    3. Connecting the Printer Network Connection Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare the hub and other network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port. Alternatively, the optional Gigabit Ethernet board, which supports 1000BASE-T, is available. •...
  • Page 68 3. Connecting the Printer Using the Gigabit Ethernet cable For using the Gigabit Ethernet cable, attach one ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable, and attach the other ferrite core about 10 cm (4 inches) ( ) from this core making a loop as shown.
  • Page 69: Reading The Led Lamps

    Network Connection Reading the LED Lamps For the standard Ethernet port AUB065S 1. Yellow: comes on when 100BASE-TX is being used. It comes off when 10BASE-T is being used. 2. Green: comes on when the printer is properly connected to the network. For the Gigabit Ethernet board AUB066S 1.
  • Page 70: Usb Connection

    3. Connecting the Printer USB Connection • The USB2.0 cable is not supplied with the printer. Obtain a cable that is suitable for the computer you are using. • USB connection is possible under Windows Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, and Mac OS X.
  • Page 71 USB Connection • p.37 "Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A"...
  • Page 72: Parallel Connection

    3. Connecting the Printer Parallel Connection • The parallel interface cable is not supplied with the printer. • The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that requires an IEEE 1284- compliant 36-pin parallel cable and a computer parallel port. •...
  • Page 73: Configuration

    4. Configuration Ethernet Configuration Make the following network settings according to the network interface you are using. You can use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or a Web browser to make IP address-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. • Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. •...
  • Page 74 4. Configuration Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Network Setup], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 75 Ethernet Configuration Press the [Escape] key until the screen returns to the [Network Setup] menu. If you use IPv4, assign the IPv4 address to the printer. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [IPv4 Settings], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 76: Using Dhcp - Detecting The Network Address Automatically

    4. Configuration Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically • When you use this printer in DHCP environment, select [DHCP] following this procedure. • When [DHCP] is selected, you cannot make settings for the following items: • IPv4 Address •...
  • Page 77: Making Network Settings For Using Netware

    Ethernet Configuration Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [DHCP], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [On] or [Off], and then press the [ Enter] key. The address will be detected by the printer.
  • Page 78 4. Configuration Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Network Setup], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 79: Setting The Ethernet Speed

    Ethernet Configuration Setting the Ethernet Speed Set the access speed for Ethernet. Confirm your network environment, and then select a speed that matches it using the following table. Printer 10Mbps Half 10Mbps Full 100Mbps Half 100Mbps Full Auto Select Router/HUB 10 Mbps half duplex 10 Mbps full...
  • Page 80 4. Configuration The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Network Setup], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 81: Ieee 802.11B (Wireless Lan) Configuration

    IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Default Value Comm.
  • Page 82 4. Configuration Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [IEEE 802.11b], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Comm.
  • Page 83: Setting Ssid

    IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Set [Trans. Speed] in the same way. The factory default is [Auto]. If you need to change the transmitting speed depending on environment you are using, select the appropriate transmitting speed. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. •...
  • Page 84 4. Configuration Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. • SSID can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see the Web Image Monitor Help, and "Configuring the Network Interface Board", Software Guide. • WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help. •...
  • Page 85: Setting Security Method Of Wireless Lan

    Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN Setting a WEP key In the case of using a WEP key on a network, activate the WEP setting to be used for communication along with WEP. • When activating the WEP Setting, you must enter the WEP key. Press the [Menu] key.
  • Page 86: Setting Wpa

    4. Configuration Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Change (HEX)] or [Change (ASCII)], and then press the Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to enter the characters, and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 87 Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN • For setting WPA, installing the optional HDD or the optional Data Storage Card is required. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 88 4. Configuration Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select encryption method, and then press the [ Enter] key. Consult your network administrator for information about making encryption settings. Encryption settings are as follows: • TKIP Uses the same algorithm as RC4, but further reduces vulnerability using methods such as key mixing.
  • Page 89 Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 90: Configuring Wpa (802.1X)

    4. Configuration Configuring WPA (802.1X) WPA (802.1X) uses an authentication server to provide greatly enhanced security compared to WPA-PSK. WPA (802.1X) can be configured using Web Image Monitor's administrator mode. You can select four types of EAP authentication method: EAP-TLS, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, and PEAP. Note that each EAP authentication method has different configuration settings and authentication procedures.
  • Page 91: Installing Device Certificate

    Configuring WPA (802.1X) Check that the imported certificate's [Status] shows "Trustworthy". If [Site Certificate Check] shows "Active", and the [Status] of the certificate shows "Untrustworthy", communication might not be possible. Click [OK]. Click [Logout]. Quit the Web Image Monitor. • For details about user name and password, see, Note to Administrator. Installing Device Certificate Start your Web browser.
  • Page 92: Setting Items Of Wpa

    4. Configuration Click [Certificate 2] on "Certification", and then click [OK]. • If you request two certificates simultaneously, the certificate authority might not display either certificate. Click [Cancel Request] to cancel the request. • You can select [Certificate 1] and [Certificate 2] in the "Device Certificate" window. Note that if you select [Certificate 1] in the "Device Certificate"...
  • Page 93 Configuring WPA (802.1X) • Select [On] or [Off] in "Trust Intermediate Certificate Authority". • Enter the host name of the RADIUS server on "Server ID". • LEAP • Click [Change] in "Password", and then enter the password set in the RADIUS server. •...
  • Page 94 4. Configuration...
  • Page 95: Paper And Other Media

    5. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. • The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direction. In this manual On the display Paper feed direction...
  • Page 96 5. Paper and Other Media Input Paper Sizes Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2/3) Metric version / Inch version A4 , B5 JIS , A5 , 8 × 14(Legal) , 8 × 11(Letter) , 5 × 8 The following sizes are supported but not indicated on the tray dial. You should set the tray dial to "...
  • Page 97 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Weight and Number of Sheets to Be Set Maximum number of sheets Supported paper weight (plain paper) Tray 1 60 - 130 g/m (16 - 34 lb.) 500 (80 g/m , 20 lb.) Bypass Tray 52 - 162 g/m (14 - 43 lb.)
  • Page 98: Paper Recommendations

    5. Paper and Other Media Paper Recommendations Loading Paper • Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. • When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray.
  • Page 99 Paper Recommendations Printer driver setup Click [Plain] or [Plain/Recycled] in the "Paper type:" list. Enabled paper feeding tray Any input tray can be used. Number of sheets that can be set Tray 1: 500 Tray 2, Tray 3 (Paper Feed Unit TK1030): 500 Bypass Tray: 100 •...
  • Page 100: Ohp Transparencies

    5. Paper and Other Media Both-sided printing Not possible Additional cautions Print speed is slightly slower than when using plain paper. OHP transparencies Printer setup Make the following settings using the control panel: • Press the [Menu] key, select [Paper Input], and then select [Transparency] for the bypass tray's paper type.
  • Page 101 Paper Recommendations Enabled paper feeding tray Tray 2, Tray 3 (Envelope Feeder Type 400) Bypass Tray • Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit mark ( ) inside the tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides inside the bypass tray.
  • Page 102: Paper Not Supported By This Printer

    5. Paper and Other Media AUB454S • Load envelopes with the print side facing up on the bypass tray. • Load envelopes with flaps closed to the left side of the tray. When printing with a printer driver, select the [Rotate by 180 degrees] check box on the "Misc." tab. AUB260S Paper Not Supported by this Printer Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer.
  • Page 103: Print Area

    Paper Recommendations • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation • Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing • Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed • Paper with clips or staples •...
  • Page 104 5. Paper and Other Media 1. Print area 2. Feed direction 3. Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches) 4. Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches) • The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings. Envelope AUB040S 1.
  • Page 105: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray. • Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury. Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1).
  • Page 106 5. Paper and Other Media Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S Fan the paper before loading paper in the paper tray. AUB042S Load paper into the tray with the print side down. AUB110S...
  • Page 107 Loading Paper Lift the front of the tray, and then slide it carefully into the printer until it stops. AUB111S • p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer" Changing the paper size • Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial matches the paper size and feed direction of the paper in the tray, otherwise the printer might be damaged, or printing problems might occur.
  • Page 108 5. Paper and Other Media Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops. Adjust the paper size dial to match the size and feed direction of paper in the paper tray. AUB250S Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S If you load paper larger than A4 , you should extend the tray as follows: Slide the catches inwards to unlock the tray.
  • Page 109 Loading Paper Slide the tray until it stops. AUB252S Return the catches to their original positions. AUB253S Adjust the rear and side guides to the paper size you want to load. AUB254S...
  • Page 110 5. Paper and Other Media Load paper into the tray with the print side down. AUB110S If you extend the tray in Step 3, pull the bottom of the paper tray cover ( ) up slowly, and then remove the paper tray cover ( ), in the order shown in the illustration. AUB236S Lift the front side of the tray, and then place it into the printer.
  • Page 111 Loading Paper Setting a paper size by using the control panel If you want to use the paper size and feed direction that are not indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to " ". In this case, you should set the paper size using the control panel. Follow the procedure described below to set the paper size.
  • Page 112 5. Paper and Other Media Specifying custom size paper for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit • When printing on custom size paper, specify the paper size using the control panel or printer driver. • The custom size paper selected using the printer driver overrides that selected using the control panel. Do not make settings using the control panel if you have already made settings using the printer driver.
  • Page 113 Loading Paper By pressing the [ ] or [ ] key, the value increases or decreases by 0.1 mm (0.01 inch). By pressing and holding the [ ] or [ ] key, the value varies by 1 mm (0.1 inch). The screen for entering the length appears.
  • Page 114: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    5. Paper and Other Media Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Type], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 115 Loading Paper • Set the size and direction of the loaded paper on the control panel and with the printer driver. Make sure the settings do not conflict. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be affected. •...
  • Page 116 5. Paper and Other Media Adjust the side guides to the paper width. AUB259S • 45 g/m (12 lb.) paper or paper of A4 or 8 × 11 or longer may not feed in properly unless it is cut at right angles. •...
  • Page 117 Loading Paper The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Bypass Size], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 118 5. Paper and Other Media Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Bypass Size], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 119 Loading Paper You can set the vertical value in the following range: 139.7 mm - 432 mm (5.50 -17.00 inches). Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. • The printer driver Help Specifying a paper type for the bypass tray By selecting the paper type you want to load, the printer performs better.
  • Page 120: Loading Envelopes

    5. Paper and Other Media Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Type], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 121 Loading Paper Load envelopes until they stop, with the print side up and the sides of the flaps on the left as shown below. AUB260S Slide the side guides against the edge of the envelope stack. Set the envelope size and feed direction. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears.
  • Page 122 5. Paper and Other Media • Do not push the stack of envelopes with too much force. • Confirm that the edges of envelopes fit under the side guides. • p.78 "Types of Paper and Other Media" Loading envelopes into the envelope feeder unit The following explanation uses the example of installing the envelope feeder unit in "Tray 2".
  • Page 123 Loading Paper Pinch the side guides, and then slide them outward until they stop. Pinch the rear guide, and then slide it toward the back. ZGDY260E Push the bottom plate down until it locks into place. ZDDP360E Load envelopes into the envelope feeder unit, with the print side down and the flap on the left as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 124 5. Paper and Other Media Pinch the side guides, and then slide them along the edge of the envelope stack. ZGDY370E Pinch the rear guide, and then slide it along the edge of the envelope stack. ZGDY390E Lift the front of the tray, and then slide it carefully into the printer until it stops. ZKEP340E...
  • Page 125: Switching Between Paper Trays

    Loading Paper Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Tray Paper Size], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 126 5. Paper and Other Media on paper loaded in the paper feed unit, switch the tray to be used to the paper feed unit using [Tray Priority] in the [Paper Input] Menu. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 127: Replacing Consumables And Maintenance Kit

    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame. The toner might ignite and cause burns or a fire.
  • Page 128 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit • When handling toner cartridges, never stand them up on either end or position them upside down. • Store toner cartridges in a cool dark place. • Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzine. •...
  • Page 129 Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) • Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes. Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button. AUB101S Lift the front side of the toner cartridge, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB103S Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface.
  • Page 130 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Pull out the tape inside the unit horizontally while holding the cartridge with one hand as shown in the illustration. AFE007S Hold the grips of the cartridge, and then insert it into the printer until it stops. AUB106S Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position.
  • Page 131 Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) Close the front cover. AUB107S Wait while the toner loads. To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power until "Ready" appears on the display. • Do not shake or shock the toner cartridge after pulling out the toner seal to avoid dirt on paper surfaces, toner spillage, or printer failure.
  • Page 132: Replacing The Maintenance Kit

    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Maintenance Kit • The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labeled " " (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns. • Grip the plug, not the cord, when pulling the plug from the socket. Pulling the cord causes wear and tear that can result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 133: Replacing The Friction Pad

    Replacing the Maintenance Kit 3. Paper Feed Roller × 3 See "Replacing the Paper Feed Roller". 4. Fusing Unit See "Replacing the Fusing Unit". Replacing the Friction Pad Replace all the friction pads in the tray. The following procedure shows how to replace the tray's friction pad (Tray 1) and the other are for the paper feed unit(s) (Tray 2, 3).
  • Page 134 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Remove paper from the paper tray. Place the tray upside down on a flat surface. AUB321S Use a sharp-pointed item like a ball-point pen, to release the two catches that lock the friction pad. AUB301s The friction pad may fall off when the catches are released.
  • Page 135: Replacing The Transfer Roller

    Replacing the Maintenance Kit AUB303S After pushing in the friction pad, press on it several times to check it is properly installed. If it jumps back into position due to the force of the spring, it is properly installed. Push the friction pad until it locks securely. Repeat the replacement procedure for any optional paper feed units that are installed.
  • Page 136 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer, while raising the front side. AUB103S To avoid dirtying your hands with toner from the transfer roller, wear the gloves included in the Maintenance Kit. Hold the lock levers, and then pull them. AUB304S Hold the green parts of the roller on both sides, and remove the roller from the printer, as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 137 Replacing the Maintenance Kit Insert the new transfer roller on the socket with the gear of the roller positioned to the left. AUB306S Push down the lock levers on both ends of the printer as shown in the illustration, until they click into place.
  • Page 138: Replacing The Paper Feed Roller

    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. AUB105S Close the front cover. AUB107S • Be sure to place the used cartridge on the level place. • When the transfer roller is set, the transfer roller cover will return to its original position automatically. Replacing the Paper Feed Roller Replace all feed rollers including the printer and the optional paper feed unit(s).
  • Page 139 Replacing the Maintenance Kit • Do not put the printer on an unstable or sloped surface. • Be sure to move the printer horizontally. Moving the printer up and down may cause toner to scatter. Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops. AUB108S Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer.
  • Page 140 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Push the under board levers ( ), and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S Move the printer to the edge of a sturdy and stable table or desk. AUB308S Slide the green lock lever to the left ( ), and then remove the paper feed roller ( ).
  • Page 141 Replacing the Maintenance Kit While sliding the green lock lever to the left ( ), set the new roller ( ). Then, return the green lock lever to its original position ( ). AUB310S Confirm the green lock lever secures the roller correctly by checking that sure the new roller rotates smoothly.
  • Page 142: Replacing The Fusing Unit

    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer. AUB226S Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S • If the printer is equipped with the optional paper feed unit, do not move the printer and the unit together, because they are not securely attached.
  • Page 143 Replacing the Maintenance Kit Open the rear cover. AUB225S Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. AUB234S If the optional duplex unit is attached, push down the lever on the right side of the duplex unit ( ), and then pull it out until it stops ( ).
  • Page 144 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Push the under board levers ( ), and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. AUB311Sz Pull the fusing unit out.
  • Page 145 Replacing the Maintenance Kit Pull out the pins on both sides of the new fusing unit. AUB313S Push the new fusing unit into the printer. AUB314S Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until they click. AUB315S...
  • Page 146 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Position the rear cover horizontally and align it with the grooves in the printer's interior. AUB316S Close the rear cover. AUB317S When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer.
  • Page 147 Replacing the Maintenance Kit Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S Print a configuration page to confirm that the printer works properly. • "Print the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide.
  • Page 148 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit...
  • Page 149: Cleaning The Printer

    7. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to Take When Cleaning • Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a high voltage and could give you an electric shock. Also, if the machine has laser systems, direct (or indirect) reflected eye contact with the laser beam may cause serious eye damage.
  • Page 150: Cleaning The Friction Pad

    7. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Friction Pad If the friction pad is dirty, a multi-feed or a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the pad as follows: • Do not use chemical cleaner or organic solvent such as thinner or benzine. •...
  • Page 151 Cleaning the Friction Pad Wipe the friction pad with a soft damp cloth. Then, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. ZKEY700E Load paper into the paper tray with the print side up. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops.
  • Page 152: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    7. Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller If the paper feed roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the roller as follows: • When lifting the printer, use the grips on both sides of the printer, otherwise the printer might fall and cause personal injury.
  • Page 153 Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S Move the printer to the edge of a stable table or desk. AUB308S Do not put the printer on an unstable or tilted surface. Slide the green lock lever to the left ( ), so that the paper feed roller can be released ( ).
  • Page 154 7. Cleaning the Printer While sliding the green lock lever to the left ( ), set the paper feed roller to its original position ( ). After that, return the green lock lever to its original position ( ). AUB310S Check the green lock lever secures the roller correctly by making sure the new roller rotates smoothly.
  • Page 155: Cleaning The Registration Roller

    Cleaning the Registration Roller Cleaning the Registration Roller If the registration roller is dirty, a misfeed might occur. In this case, clean the roller as follows: • Be sure to turn off the power switch and wait for about 15 minutes before cleaning the Registration roller.
  • Page 156 7. Cleaning the Printer Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer by holding the grips of the cartridge. AUB103S Wipe around the metallic Registration roller by turning with a soft damp cloth. AUB300S Holding the grips of the toner cartridge, push it into the printer until it stops. AUB106S...
  • Page 157 Cleaning the Registration Roller Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. AUB105S Close the front cover. AUB107S • Carefully close the front cover. If you cannot close the cover easily, pull the toner cartridge out of the printer and insert it again.
  • Page 158 7. Cleaning the Printer...
  • Page 159: Adjusting The Printer

    8. Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density You can adjust the image density using the control panel if the image density is not appropriate. • Extreme settings may create printouts that appear dirty. • Image Density settings should be made from the application or the printer driver whenever possible. Press the [Menu] key.
  • Page 160 8. Adjusting the Printer • To maintain a darker image under high volume printing conditions, Selecting 3 from the control panel is highly recommended. • You can adjust the image density in seven steps from -3 to +3. Increasing the value makes the printouts darker and decreasing the value makes the printouts lighter.
  • Page 161: Adjusting Tray Registration

    Adjusting Tray Registration Adjusting Tray Registration You can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is used for all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But when the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases.
  • Page 162 8. Adjusting the Printer Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the registration value. ZKEX480E In this setting, adjust the margins of the test sheet so that they are equal in size. In the [Registration] menu, press the [ ] or [ ] key to select [Adjustment], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 163 Adjusting Tray Registration Pressing the [ ] or [ ] key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm steps. Press the [ Enter] key. The display returns to the print area [Adjustment] menu. Print the test sheet to confirm the adjustment result. Press the [Online] key.
  • Page 164: Reducing Paper Curl

    8. Adjusting the Printer Reducing Paper Curl Follow the procedure below to reduce paper curl. Push the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 165: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel This section describes the main messages that appear on the display. If a message that is not described here, follow its instructions. Status Messages Ready This is the default ready message. The machine is ready for use. No action is required. Processing...
  • Page 166 9. Troubleshooting Cannot check Signal in Ad hoc An attempt to check the radio signal was made while the communication mode was set to [802.11 Ad hoc] in the [Maintenance] menu. • To check the radio signal, select Infrastructure in the communication mode settings. •...
  • Page 167 Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Hardware Problem Ethernet The printer detected an ethernet error. • Turn the power off, and then on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative. Hardware Problem HDD The printer identified a HDD Board error. •...
  • Page 168 9. Troubleshooting IEEE 802.11b card access failure. • Turn the power off, and then on. Remove and re-install the IEEE 802.11b interface unit or interface unit correctly. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative. • See p.33 "Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit". Invalid Password Try again The invalid password was entered and Locked or Stored Print is incorrect.
  • Page 169 Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Proxy User Name/Password error Proxy user name and password are incorrect. • Change the current user name and password to the correct user name and password. RC Gate connection error The printer cannot communicate with Remote Communication Gate. •...
  • Page 170 9. Troubleshooting Replace Print Cartridge soon The printer is almost out of toner. • Prepare a new toner Cartridge. Reset Fusing Unit correctly The fusing unit is not set correctly or is not set, or your fusing unit is improper. •...
  • Page 171 Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel Supply order failed Call for supply order has failed. • Contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 172: Panel Tone

    9. Troubleshooting Panel Tone The following table explains the meaning of the various beep patterns that the printer alerts to users about its conditions. Beep pattern Meaning Cause Two long beeps. Printer has warmed up. After cooling or being switched on, the printer has fully warmed up and is ready for use.
  • Page 173: Printer Does Not Print

    Printer Does Not Print Printer Does Not Print Is the power on? Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the power. Does the Online indicator stay on? If not, press the [Online] key to light it. Does the Alert indicator stay red? If so, check the error message on the display and take the required action.
  • Page 174: Checking The Port Connection

    9. Troubleshooting How is the signal strength when using the wireless LAN? Ad hoc Mode or 802.11 Ad hoc Mode Either move to a location where the signal is good, or remove obstructions. Infrastructure Mode Check the signal status from the [Maintenance] menu on the control panel. If the signal is poor, either move to a location where it is good, or remove obstructions.
  • Page 175 Printer Does Not Print For Windows XP Home Edition: On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. Click [Printers and Faxes]. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Port] tab.
  • Page 176: Other Printing Problems

    9. Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems When You Cannot Print Properly Toner smears appear on the print side of the page. The paper setting may not be correct. For example, although you are using thick paper, the setting for thick paper may not be set. •...
  • Page 177 Other Printing Problems • If you select [Toner saving] on the [Print Quality] tab in the printer properties dialog box, printing is generally less dense. See the printer driver Help. • Toner is almost depleted. When the "Replace Print Cartridge" message appears on the display, replace the toner cartridge.
  • Page 178: Paper Misfeeds Occur Frequently

    9. Troubleshooting Paper Misfeeds Occur Frequently Paper jams occur frequently. • Number of paper set in the tray exceeds the limit. Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. See p.85 "Loading Paper". •...
  • Page 179: The Printed Image Is Different From The Image On The Computer

    Other Printing Problems See p.78 "Storing Paper". • Paper is too thin. See p.78 "Types of Paper and Other Media". • There may be a gap between the guides and the paper in the paper tray. Make sure there are no gaps.
  • Page 180 9. Troubleshooting PDF Direct Print is not executed (PDF file is not printed). • You must install an optional hard disk drive or set the value of the [RAM Disk] in the [System] menu to 2 MB or higher. See p.27 "Attaching Hard Disk Drive Type 2650", for optional hard disk drive installation. For [RAM Disk], see the "System Menu", Software Guide.
  • Page 181: When Printer Is Not Functioning Properly

    Other Printing Problems When Printer is Not Functioning Properly Paper is not fed from the selected tray. When you are using a Windows operating system, the printer driver settings override those set using the control panel. Set the desired input tray using the printer driver. See the printer driver Help.
  • Page 182: Additional Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting Strange noise is heard. If a supply was recently replaced or an option attached in the area the strange noise is coming from, check the supply or option is properly attached. If the strange noise persists, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 183 Additional Troubleshooting Alert Occurrence and Alert Resolving are set for sending e-mail, but while no Alert Occurrence mail is received, Alert-resolved e-mail is received. Alert-notification e-mail is not sent if the problem is resolved before sending. However, an Alert-resolved e-mail is sent. Alert-notification level was changed, and e-mail stopped arriving.
  • Page 184: Using The Envelope Lever

    9. Troubleshooting Using the Envelope Lever • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a " " label (means hot surface). Touching a part with a " " label (means hot surface) could result in a burn. •...
  • Page 185 Using the Envelope Lever Push the under board levers ( ) and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S Use the envelope lever. Lowering the envelope lever increases roller pressure. AUB036S Keep the envelope lever lowered when printing normally. Close the rear cover.
  • Page 186 9. Troubleshooting When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rail in the back of the printer. AUB226S Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S...
  • Page 187: Removing Misfed Paper

    10. Removing Misfed Paper Removing Misfed Paper An error message appears if a paper misfeed occurs. The error message gives the location of the misfeed. • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a " " label (means hot surface).
  • Page 188 10. Removing Misfed Paper Pull out the paper tray until it stops, and then remove misfed paper. AUB400S Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. AUB413S Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button, and then close it to reset the misfeed condition.
  • Page 189: When "Remove Misfeed Internal Path" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When "Remove Misfeed Internal Path" Appears • Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the printer. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. • If paper is fed from the Bypass Tray, be sure to remove all the paper from the Bypass Tray and close it before opening the front cover.
  • Page 190 10. Removing Misfed Paper Pull out the misfed paper by holding both sides of paper. Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes. AUB401S Hold the grips of the toner cartridge, and then push it into the printer until it stops. AUB106S Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position.
  • Page 191: When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper Close the front cover. AUB107S When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears • Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the printer. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. •...
  • Page 192 10. Removing Misfed Paper Lift the front side of the toner cartridge, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB103S Pull out the misfed paper by holding both sides of paper. Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes.
  • Page 193 Removing Misfed Paper Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. AUB105S Close the front cover. AUB107S Removing misfed paper from the exit cover Open the paper exit cover. Place your finger under the indentation in the exit cover, raise it ( ) and pull it backward to open it ( ).
  • Page 194 10. Removing Misfed Paper Remove the misfed paper. AUB403S Close the paper exit cover until it clicks. AUB404S Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button. AUB101S...
  • Page 195 Removing Misfed Paper Close the front cover. AUB107S • Once all misfed paper is removed, the error message will disappear and printing will continue. Removing misfed paper from the fusing unit If the error message is still displayed, check the inside of the fusing unit and remove any paper inside. Turn off the power and wait for about an hour before turning it back on.
  • Page 196 10. Removing Misfed Paper Remove the misfed paper. AUB403S Open the rear cover. AUB225S Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. AUB234S...
  • Page 197 Removing Misfed Paper If the optional duplex unit is attached, push down the lever on the right side of the duplex unit ( ), and then pull it out until it stops ( ). AUB318S Push the under board levers ( ) and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 198 10. Removing Misfed Paper Pull the fusing unit out. AUB312S Hold the tab, and then remove the misfed paper. AUB405S Push the fusing unit until it stops. AUB314S...
  • Page 199 Removing Misfed Paper Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until they click. AUB315S Proceed to step 13 if the optional duplex unit is installed. Position the rear cover horizontally and align it with the grooves in the printer's interior. AUB316S Close the rear cover.
  • Page 200 10. Removing Misfed Paper When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rail in the back of the printer. AUB226S Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S Close the paper exit cover until it clicks. AUB404S Turn the power on.
  • Page 201: When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears • Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the duplex unit. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. Removing misfed paper inside the cover Open the rear cover of the duplex unit.
  • Page 202 10. Removing Misfed Paper Close the rear cover of the duplex unit. AUB408S Lift the lever ( ), open the cover of the duplex unit ( ). AUB409S Remove the misfed paper. AUB410S...
  • Page 203 Removing Misfed Paper Close the cover of the duplex unit. AUB411S Removing misfed paper inside the duplex unit • When A5 paper misfeeds, you might not be able to remove it by pulling the duplex unit out. In this case, pull the paper tray out and remove the paper. Push down the lever on the right side of the duplex unit ( ), and then pull it out until it stops ( ).
  • Page 204 10. Removing Misfed Paper Push in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer. AUB227S • If the error message appears again, the misfed paper might be left in the printer. Confirm that any torn paper scraps are not in the inside of the printer. For more information, see "When Remove Misfeed Internal Path Appears".
  • Page 205: 11. Appendix

    11. Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer • When you move the printer, remember to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid a fire or an electric shock. • When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip the plug, not the cord, to avoid damaging the cord and causing a fire or an electric shock.
  • Page 206 11. Appendix Lift the printer by using the inset grips on both side of the printer, and then move it horizontally to the place where you want to install it. AUB100S If you removed options, move them separately and reinstall them. •...
  • Page 207: Consumables

    Consumables Consumables • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) Toner cartridge Average printable number of pages per cartridge Black 15,000 pages •...
  • Page 208: Maintenance Kit

    11. Appendix Maintenance Kit Maintenance Kit SP 4100 Name Average printable number of pages Paper Feed Roller × 3 90,000 pages Fusing Unit 90,000 pages Transfer Roller 90,000 pages Friction Pad × 3 90,000 pages • The actual number of printable pages varies depending on the image volume and density, number of pages to be printed at a time, paper type and paper size used, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
  • Page 209: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mainframe Configuration: Desktop Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing Dual cmponent development First Print Speed: 7.5 sec or less (A4 , 8 ×11 ) Printing Speed: 31 ppm model • Maximum 31 pages per minute (A4 , 8 ×11 ) 36 ppm model •...
  • Page 210 11. Appendix Optional Envelop Feeder Unit 60 sheets Paper weight: 60 - 130 g/m (16 - 34 lb.) You can load up to 10 envelopes (55 - 157 g/m , 14 - 42 lb.) at the same time. To use the envelope feeder unit, the optional paper feed unit is required. The paper tray of the feed unit can be replaced with the envelope feeder unit.
  • Page 211 Specifications Width Depth Height Printer with two 388 mm (15.2 ") 450 mm (17.7 ") 615 mm (24.2 ") optional paper feed unit Weight: Approximately 17 kg (37.5 lb) (power cord included) Noise Emission Sound Power Level : Main frame only 31ppm model printer 36ppm model printer Stand-by...
  • Page 212 11. Appendix Printer Language: RPCS, PCL 5e/6, PostScript Level 3, PDF Fonts: PCL 5e/6 • Monotype Imaging 35 Intellifonts, 10 TrueType fonts, 13 International fonts, and 1 Bitmap font. PostScript 3, PDF • 136 fonts (Type 2:24, Type 14:112) • If the printer has not been used for a while, there may be a short delay before the first page starts printing.
  • Page 213 Specifications Paper Size: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". AD1000 (Duplex Unit) Dimensions (W×D×H): 305.5 × 336.6 × 216.4 mm (12.0 × 13.3 × 8.5 inches) Paper Size: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". Paper Weight: 60 - 130 g/m (17 - 34 lb.)
  • Page 214 11. Appendix IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H This unit is for the following model: Transmission Spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Protocol: IPv4, IPv6, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Data Transfer Speed: Auto select from below speed 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps Frequency Range: •...
  • Page 215 Specifications Data Transfer Speed: Auto select from below speed 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps Frequency Range: • Inch version: 2412-2464 MHz (1-11 channels) • Metric version: 2412-2472 MHz (1-13 channels) Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m These figures are a guideline for outdoor use.
  • Page 216 11. Appendix...
  • Page 217 INDEX Ethernet............47, 53 Ethernet Port............AD1000 (Duplex Unit)........ 42, 193 Ethernet Speed............Additional Troubleshooting........ Adjusting Image Density..............Friction Pad......... 113, 130, 188 Tray Registration............. Fusing Unit........... 122, 188 Appendix............. Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit)......Attaching Envelope Feeder........Gigabit Ethernet Board....17, 37, 47, 195 Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board......
  • Page 218 Option Installation Flow Chart......94, 96 Bypass Tray..............Options..............Optional Paper Feed Unit..........Tray 1.................. Other Printing Problems........SSID................ Status Messages..........Paper and Other Media........Storing Paper............Paper Feed Roller......118, 132, 188 Switching Between Paper Trays......Paper Feed Unit....... 17, 22, 85, 192 Paper Not Supported by this Printer....
  • Page 219 MEMO...
  • Page 220 MEMO G176...
  • Page 221 Copyright © 2006...
  • Page 222 Model No. MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N G176-8602...
  • Page 223: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Software Guide Preparing for Printing Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Using Paper Types that have Unique Names Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using a Printer Server Special Operations under Windows Mac OS Configuration Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 224 This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law: bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licenses.
  • Page 225 TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Printer...........................10 How to Read This Manual..........................11 Symbols................................11 Description for the Specified Model.......................12 Using Keys................................13 1. Preparing for Printing Quick Install..............................15 Confirming the Connection Method.......................17 Network Connection...........................17 Local Connection............................19 Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port........................21 Installing DeskTopBinder-SmartDeviceMonitor for Client................21 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP)..................22 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (IPP)....................23 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - TCP/IP)..........25...
  • Page 226 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)...............45 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2)....46 Using as the NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer..................48 When using the PostScript 3 Printer Driver....................49 Form Feed..............................50 Banner Page..............................50 Printing after Resetting the Printer........................50 Installing the Printer Driver Using USB......................51 Windows Me - USB.............................51 Windows 2000 - USB..........................53...
  • Page 227 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing.......................81 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties................81 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties...................82 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Accessing the Printer Properties......83 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties.................85 Mac OS - Setting Up for Printing........................87 3.
  • Page 228 Windows - Canceling a Print Job......................116 Mac OS - Canceling a Print Job......................117 Checking the Error Log..........................119 Collate................................120 Spool Printing..............................121 Setting Spool Printing..........................121 Viewing or Deleting spooled jobs using Web Image Monitor..............122 Cover................................123 Slip Sheets..............................125 4. Using Paper Types that have Unique Names From Registration of User Paper Types to Use....................127 Registering Names to Paper Types......................129 Setting User Paper Types to Trays........................130...
  • Page 229 Changing the PCL Menu...........................163 PCL Menu Parameters..........................163 PS Menu.................................166 Changing the PS Menu..........................166 PS Menu Parameters..........................166 PDF Menu...............................168 Changing the PDF Menu...........................168 PDF Menu Parameters..........................168 Language Menu.............................170 Changing the Language Menu........................170 Language Menu Parameters........................170 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor...........................171 Displaying Top Page..........................172 About Menu and Mode..........................173...
  • Page 230 Printer Status Notification by E-Mail......................190 Auto E-mail Notification..........................191 On-demand E-mail Notification.......................191 Mail authentication...........................192 Sending On-demand E-mail........................193 Remote Maintenance by telnet........................197 Using telnet..............................197 access.................................198 autonet................................199 bonjour(rendezvous)..........................199 devicename...............................201 dhcp................................201 diprint.................................203 dns................................203 domainname..............................205 help................................206 hostname..............................206 ifconfig................................206 info................................208 ipp................................208 ipv6................................209 lpr................................209 netware..............................209 passwd...............................211 pathmtu...............................211 prnlog.................................211 route................................212 set................................213...
  • Page 231 spoolsw..............................221 ssdp................................221 ssh................................222 status................................222 syslog................................223 upnp................................223 web................................223 wiconfig..............................224 wins................................228 SNMP................................230 Getting Printer Information over the Network.....................231 Current Printer Status..........................231 Printer Configuration..........................235 Understanding the Displayed Information....................237 Print Job Information..........................237 Print Log Information..........................237 Configuring the Network Interface Board....................239 Message List..............................248 System Log Information..........................248 7.
  • Page 232 9. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS................................275 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver and PPD File................275 Setting Up PPD Files..........................276 Using USB Interface..........................276 Setting Up Options............................276 Installing Adobe Type Manager......................277 Installing Screen Fonts..........................278 Changing to EtherTalk..........................278 Mac OS X...............................280 Installing the PPD Files..........................280 Setting Up PPD Files..........................280 Setting Up Options............................281 Using USB Interface..........................281...
  • Page 233 Starting Printer Utility for Mac........................302 Printer Utility for Mac Functions........................302 10. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM..................309 Printer Drivers for This Printer........................309 SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin.......................310 DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client..................311 Protection Using Encryption..........................314 SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption....................315 User Settings for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)..................318 Setting the SSL / TLS Encryption Mode....................319 SNMPv3 Encryption..........................319...
  • Page 234: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver.
  • Page 235: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
  • Page 236: Description For The Specified Model

    Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model.
  • Page 237: Using Keys

    Using Keys This section describes configuration using the display panel on the initial screen. AUB035S 1. Display Shows the current status of the printer and error messages. 2. Power indicator Is on while the printer power is on. Is off when the power is turned off or while the printer is in Energy Saver mode. 3.
  • Page 238 8. [Menu] key Press this key to make and check the current printer settings. 9. [Escape] key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display. 10. [ Enter] key Press this key to execute menu items selected on the display. Press this key to clear some errors.
  • Page 239: Preparing For Printing

    1. Preparing for Printing Quick Install Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 users can easily install this software using the CD-ROM provided. Quick Install sets the TCP/IP port and installs DeskTopBinder and the PCL and/or RPCS driver. • To install printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 240 1. Preparing for Printing • Select a printer to whose IP address is displayed in [Connect To] to install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client when using TCP/IP. • Download the printer driver from the supplier's web site when using under Windows NT 4.0. •...
  • Page 241: Confirming The Connection Method

    Confirming the Connection Method Confirming the Connection Method This printer supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the printer is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This printer can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
  • Page 242 1. Preparing for Printing Windows 2000 Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP port LPR port Windows XP Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP port LPR port Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b...
  • Page 243: Local Connection

    Confirming the Connection Method • In an IPv6 environment, Netware servers cannot be used. Windows 2000/XP Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 NetWare NetWare Windows NT 4.0 Print Server File Server Print Server Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP/ Windows NT 4.0 Server 2003/2003 R2 ZZZ501S •...
  • Page 244 1. Preparing for Printing • Windows XP: USB and Parallel connections • Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: USB and Parallel connections • Windows NT 4.0: Parallel connection • See the explanation of how to install the printer driver for each method of connection. •...
  • Page 245: Using The Smartdevicemonitor Port

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port Installing DeskTopBinder-SmartDeviceMonitor for Client • To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator. •...
  • Page 246: Installing The Pcl Or Rpcs Printer Driver (Tcp/Ip)

    1. Preparing for Printing Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP) • To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 247: Installing The Pcl Or Rpcs Printer Driver (Ipp)

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port Click [Continue]. Installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. • Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory.
  • Page 248 1. Preparing for Printing Select the printer model you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.
  • Page 249: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - Tcp/Ip)

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port • This allows a SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin user to display and check the number of sheets each user prints. For details, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Help. • To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installation is complete. •...
  • Page 250: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - Ipp)

    1. Preparing for Printing Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the IPv4 address or host name of the printer. You cannot add an IPv4 address partially similar to the one already used.
  • Page 251 Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Finish]. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. On the [Details] tab, click [Add Port...].
  • Page 252: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Tcp/Ip)

    1. Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - TCP/IP) • Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.
  • Page 253: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Ipp)

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port • The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi. • A User Code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about User Code, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 254: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Tcp/Ip)

    1. Preparing for Printing Click [Detailed Settings] to make necessary settings, and then click [OK]. For information about the settings, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help. Click [OK]. Check that the name of the printer whose driver you want to install is selected, and then click [Next >].
  • Page 255: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Ipp)

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port Click [Local printer attached to this computer], and then click [Next >]. If the [Automatically detect and install Plug and Play Printer] check box is selected, clear it. Click [Create a new port:]. Click [SmartDeviceMonitor], and then click [Next >]. Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].
  • Page 256 1. Preparing for Printing Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >]. Click [Local printer attached to this computer], and then click [Next >]. If the [Automatically detect and install Plug and Play Printer] check box is selected, clear it.
  • Page 257: Changing The Port Settings For Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port • Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory. • The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi.
  • Page 258 1. Preparing for Printing • User, proxy, and timeout settings can be configured for IPP. • If no settings on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab are available, follow the procedure below. 1. Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box. 2.
  • Page 259: Using The Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    Enter the printer name or IPv4 address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When screen for Device selection appears, select "RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model".
  • Page 260: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    1. Preparing for Printing Click [Next >]. Click [Finish] in the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box. The installation start dialog box reappears. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Configure the default printer as necessary. Click [Continue].
  • Page 261: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2)

    Enter the printer name or IPv4 address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, and then click [Next >[. When screen for Device selection appears, select "RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model". Click [Finish] in the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box.
  • Page 262 Enter the printer name or IPv4 address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When screen for Device selection appears, select "RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model". Click [Next >].
  • Page 263: Using The Lpr Port

    Using the LPR Port Using the LPR Port Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver • To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 264: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    1. Preparing for Printing Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. • Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory.
  • Page 265: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2)

    Using the LPR Port Check that the name of the printer whose driver you want to install is selected, and then click [Next >]. Change the printer name if you want, and then click [Next >]. Select the [Yes] check box to configure the printer as default. Specify whether or not to share the printer, and then click [Next >].
  • Page 266 1. Preparing for Printing Click [LPR Port] in [Create a new Port], and then click [Next >]. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box. Enter "lp" in the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, and then click [OK]. Check that the name of the printer whose driver you want to install is selected, and then click [Next >].
  • Page 267: Using As The Windows Network Printer

    Using as the Windows Network Printer Using as the Windows Network Printer Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting "Network printer server", and then select the Windows 2000/XP, or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 shared printer. This section assumes that the client has already been configured to communicate with a Windows 2000/ XP, or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 print server.
  • Page 268: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)

    1. Preparing for Printing Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK]. Double-click the computer name you want to use as a print server in the [Browse for Printer] window. Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:].
  • Page 269: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Using as the Windows Network Printer Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [Next >]. Click [Browse]. Double-click the computer name you want to use as a print server in the [Browse for Printer] window.
  • Page 270: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2)

    1. Preparing for Printing Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >]. Click [Network printer], and then click [Next >]. Select the location method from the [Locate Your Printer] screen, and then click [Next >]. Double-click the computer name you want to use as a print server in the [Shared printers:] box.
  • Page 271 Using as the Windows Network Printer Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >]. Click [A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer], and then click [Next >].
  • Page 272: Using As The Netware Print Server/Remote Printer

    1. Preparing for Printing Using as the NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer This explains how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. • To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 273: When Using The Postscript 3 Printer Driver

    Using as the NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK]. Double-click the name of the NetWare file server on the network tree. The created queue is displayed. Select the print queue, and then click [OK]. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Click [Continue].
  • Page 274: Form Feed

    1. Preparing for Printing • In an IPv6 environment, Netware servers cannot be used. In the [Printers] or [Printers and Faxes] window, open the printer properties. Click the [PostScript] tab. If you are using Windows 2000/XP or Windows NT4.0, click the [Device Settings] tab, and then clear the check boxes.
  • Page 275: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the computer and no print jobs are in progress.
  • Page 276 1. Preparing for Printing Insert the printer driver. In the [New Hardware Found Wizard] dialog box, click [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], and then click [Next >]. Select the Specify a location: check box, and then click [Browse...]. The [Browse for Folder] dialog box appears.
  • Page 277: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Windows 2000 - USB • Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the "USB"...
  • Page 278: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Usb

    1. Preparing for Printing • To disable Auto Run, press the left Shift key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes reading from the CD-ROM. • The number after "USB" varies depending on the number of printers connected. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - USB •...
  • Page 279: Troubleshooting Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB D:\DRIVES\PS3\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 Check the printer driver location, and then click [Next >]. Click [Continue]. Click [Finish]. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer connected to the "USB001" port is added to the [Printers and Faxes] window. •...
  • Page 280: Printing With Parallel Connection

    1. Preparing for Printing Printing with Parallel Connection To use a printer connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when installing the printer driver. The optional IEEE 1284 interface board must be installed on the printer. Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver •...
  • Page 281: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)

    Printing with Parallel Connection • Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory. • To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installation is complete. • A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run.
  • Page 282: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    1. Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) • Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.
  • Page 283: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2)

    Printing with Parallel Connection Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2) • Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.
  • Page 284: Having Problems Installing The Printer Driver From The Cd-Rom

    1. Preparing for Printing Having Problems Installing the Printer Driver from the CD-ROM If Quick Install fails, refer to "Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client" and proceed with the installation. If the installation procedures explained in "Installing PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers" or "Installing PostScript3 Printer Driver"...
  • Page 285 Having Problems Installing the Printer Driver from the CD-ROM • Available ports may change depending on the combination of Windows operating system version and the interface. For details about how to find an available port, see "Confirming the Connection Method". •...
  • Page 286: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    1. Preparing for Printing Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the printer using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed direction settings to be automatically sent to the printer.
  • Page 287: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Making Option Settings for the Printer • Microsoft TCP/IP print IP address must be specified for use (for Windows NT 4.0). • When using IPP protocol with the PCL printer driver, the IPP port name must include the IP address. When connected with USB The printer must be connected to the computer's USB port using the USB interface cable.
  • Page 288: Memory Capacity And Paper Size

    1. Preparing for Printing Memory Capacity and Paper Size Additional memory apart from standard memory may be required depending on the paper size and data type. • Available paper sizes change depending on the selection you made for [Memory Usage] in the System menu.
  • Page 289 Memory Capacity and Paper Size • Only single-sided printing (1200 × 600 dpi) 192/256 MB: • A4, B5 JIS, A5, Letter, and Legal sized paper can be printed on. • Complex images might fail to print out properly on maximum custom sized paper. 384 MB: •...
  • Page 290 1. Preparing for Printing...
  • Page 291: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] window. •...
  • Page 292: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver Click [OK] to start printing. • The procedure to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. • With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 293: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences • You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 294 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties • To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 295: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows XP On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
  • Page 296 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver • Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. • Do not make a setting for [Form to Tray Assignment]. • For details about settings, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Default Settings - Default •...
  • Page 297 PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties • The procedure to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. • With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 298: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the [Printer Properties] dialog box. "Multi-tab" is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help. Multi-tab This dialog box type is designed for users who often change print settings to perform various printing operations.
  • Page 299: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95/98/Me.
  • Page 300 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. When you open the [Printer Properties] dialog box initially after installing the RPCS printer driver, a confirmation message appears. After clicking [OK], the [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].
  • Page 301: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties • The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. • Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. •...
  • Page 302: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences • You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
  • Page 303 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties • To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 304: Making Printer Settings From An Application

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver • Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. • For details about settings, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from that application.
  • Page 305: Postscript 3 - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the [Printer Properties] dialog box from the [Printers] window. •...
  • Page 306: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver • The procedure to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. • With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 307: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences • You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 308 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties • To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 309: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows XP.
  • Page 310 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver • Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. • Do not make a setting for [Form to Tray Assignment]. • For details about settings, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Default Settings - Default •...
  • Page 311: Mac Os - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing • The procedure to open the [Printer Properties] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. • With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 312 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver...
  • Page 313: Other Print Operations

    3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to this printer for printing, without having to open a PDF application. • The function can be used with genuine Adobe PDF files only. • This function supports version 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5 PDF files. •...
  • Page 314 3. Other Print Operations • Auto Run may not work under certain operating system settings. In this case, launch "Setup.exe" located on the CD-ROM root directory. DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and then click [Extended Features Wizard].
  • Page 315 Printing a PDF File Directly When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next >] repeatedly until the [Printing Function2] screen appears. On the [Printing Function2] screen, click [Properties] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties]. Select the [Use PDF Password] check box at the bottom right of the screen, and then click [OK].
  • Page 316: Using Commands

    3. Other Print Operations 1. Setting name: Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) 2. Change Icon... Change the icon displayed on the tool bar. 3. Printer: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that support PDF direct printing. 4.
  • Page 317 Printing a PDF File Directly • p.269 "Printing Files Directly from Windows"...
  • Page 318: Unauthorized Copy Control

    3. Other Print Operations Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Unauthorized Copy Control consists of two functions: [Data security of copying] and [Mask type:]. • This function is designed to discourage copying of confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.
  • Page 319: Using [Mask Type:]

    Unauthorized Copy Control Printing a document using [Data security for copying] AJL030S 1. The pattern and text you have set is printed. 2. The document is copied in copiers/multifunction machines which the supplier's optional Copy Data Security unit is installed. 3.
  • Page 320 3. Other Print Operations Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. • You can set only [Text:], but [Mask type:] and [Text:] must be set together. Printing a document using [Mask type:] AJL031S 1.
  • Page 321: Important Notice

    Unauthorized Copy Control Important Notice • The supplier does not provide warranty regarding the appearance of print patterns and other copy protection features. The appearance of the print patterns and the performance of Unauthorized Copy Control may vary depending on the quality of paper used and the printer model and settings. •...
  • Page 322: Sample Print

    3. Other Print Operations Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After you have checked the result, remaining sets can be printed or canceled using the printer's control panel. This can reduce misprints due to mistakes in content or settings.
  • Page 323: Printing The First Set

    Sample Print Printing the First Set The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the PCL 6/5e and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement.
  • Page 324 3. Other Print Operations If the number of sets to be printed is not specified, one less set than the smallest number specified on the machine is printed for every selected document. If the smallest number of sets specified on the machine is "1", one set each is printed for every document.
  • Page 325: Deleting Sample Print Files

    Sample Print Deleting Sample Print Files If you are not satisfied with the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable. Deleting a selected Sample Print file only Press the [Menu] key.
  • Page 326: Locked Print

    3. Other Print Operations Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents on the printer over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data using the display panel once it is stored in this printer. When using Locked Print, it is not possible to print unless a password is entered on the printer's display panel.
  • Page 327: Printing A Locked Print File

    Locked Print From an application, select a command to print. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Properties]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. In the [Job Type:] box, click [Locked Print]. When printing with the PostScript 3 printer driver, click [Locked Print] in the [Job Type:] box on the [Job Log] tab.
  • Page 328: Deleting Locked Print Files

    3. Other Print Operations Printing all Locked Print file Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Locked Print], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Print All File], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 329 Locked Print Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Delete One File], and then press the [ Enter] key. The file name and the time when the job was stored appear. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the file you want to delete, and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 330: Hold Print

    3. Other Print Operations Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold a file in the printer, and print it from the computer or the printer's control panel later. • To use this function, the optional hard disk must be installed on the printer. •...
  • Page 331: Printing A Hold Print File

    Hold Print • Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function. From an application, select a command to print. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Properties]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears.
  • Page 332: Deleting Hold Print Files

    3. Other Print Operations Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. Printing all Hold Print files Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Hold Print], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 333 Hold Print Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the file you want to delete, and then press the [ Enter] key. To cancel deleting a Hold Print file, press the [Escape] key. Check the file you want to delete is displayed, and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 334: Stored Print

    3. Other Print Operations Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the printer, and then print it from the computer or the printer's control panel later. Jobs are not deleted after they are printed, so the same job need not be resent in order to print multiple copies.
  • Page 335: Stored Print Job To The Printer

    Stored Print Stored Print Job to the Printer The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the PCL 6/5e, RPCS and Postscript 3 printer driver. For information about how to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Supplement included.
  • Page 336 3. Other Print Operations Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the file you want to print, and then press the [ Enter] key. If you set a password in the printer driver, a password confirmation screen appears. Enter the password.
  • Page 337: Deleting Stored Print Files

    Stored Print • The machine prints files that correspond to the entered password and files that do not require a password. • To stop printing after printing has started, press the [Job Reset] key. A Stored Print file is not deleted even if the [Job Reset] key is pressed.
  • Page 338 3. Other Print Operations Deleting all Stored Print files Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Stored Print], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Del. All Files], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 339: Form Feed

    Form Feed Form Feed This section gives instructions for operating the printer when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the printer has run out. • The tray cannot be changed if the following functions are set: •...
  • Page 340: Canceling A Print Job

    3. Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job You can cancel printing from either the printer or a client computer. Since canceling procedures vary depending on the print job status, check the job status and cancel printing according to the following procedure.
  • Page 341: Mac Os - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printer] window. Select the name of the job you want to cancel. On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel Printing]. • When this printer is used as a network printer, other users' print jobs cannot be canceled from a client computer.
  • Page 342 3. Other Print Operations • To secure enough time for sending a command to cancel printing, set a long period of time in [I/O Timeout] on the [Host Interface] menu. If the print job you want to cancel is not being printed Double-click the printer icon on the desktop.
  • Page 343: Checking The Error Log

    Checking the Error Log Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. • The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.
  • Page 344: Collate

    3. Other Print Operations Collate The Collate function allows you to print while sorting printouts into page-ordered sets, such as when printing multiple copies of meeting materials. • Up to 100 pages can be sorted using RAM. If the optional hard disk drive is installed, up to 1,000 pages can be sorted.
  • Page 345: Spool Printing

    Spool Printing Spool Printing With Spool Printing, the print data is saved in the hard disk before printing. To use this function, set it from the menu. See Remote Maintenance by telnet. • Use the "spoolsw clear job" telnet command to clear a spooled print job. Do not turn off the printer or computer while a print job is being spooled and the Data In is flashing.
  • Page 346: Viewing Or Deleting Spooled Jobs Using Web Image Monitor

    3. Other Print Operations • p.197 "Remote Maintenance by telnet" • p.171 "Using Web Image Monitor" • Web Image Monitor Help Viewing or Deleting spooled jobs using Web Image Monitor Follow the procedure below to check or delete spooled jobs using Web Image Monitor. Open a Web browser.
  • Page 347: Cover

    Cover Cover Using this function, you can insert cover fed from a different tray to that of the main paper, and print on them. • To use this function, Collate must be set. • The cover sheets should be the same size and orientation as the body of the paper. Cover sheet Prints the first page of the document on the sheet for the cover page.
  • Page 348 3. Other Print Operations AEV018S • When printing both sides AEV033S • If Auto Tray Select is set for the body paper feed tray, body paper will be delivered from a tray that contains paper set in portrait orientation. Therefore, if the cover paper is set to landscape orientation, the orientation of the cover and body paper will be different.
  • Page 349: Slip Sheets

    Slip Sheets Slip Sheets This section explains the Slip Sheet Function that inserts a slip sheet between each page. When this function is enabled, paper is fed alternately from two trays. • This function is available only if two or more paper trays are installed on the machine. •...
  • Page 350 3. Other Print Operations AEU024S • Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. • The slip sheet should be the same size and orientation as the main paper. • If "Auto Tray Select" has been set as the paper feed tray for the body paper, the paper will be delivered from a tray containing paper in orientation.
  • Page 351: Using Paper Types That Have Unique Names

    4. Using Paper Types that have Unique Names From Registration of User Paper Types to Use This section explains the procedures for selecting the paper type according to usage, registering the paper type under a unique name, and printing a file using the registered paper type. •...
  • Page 352 4. Using Paper Types that have Unique Names • Set an unprinted paper on the bypass tray. • For details about this procedure, see "Loading Paper", Hardware Guide. 4. Using RPCS Printer Driver, print a document on the registered custom size paper. •...
  • Page 353: Registering Names To Paper Types

    Registering Names to Paper Types Registering Names to Paper Types Log on to Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. • The control panel might not display the paper type name correctly if it is registered using non- alphanumeric characters (i.e., other than a-z, A-Z, or 0-9). Start your Web browser.
  • Page 354: Setting User Paper Types To Trays

    4. Using Paper Types that have Unique Names Setting User Paper Types to Trays Before printing, set the paper registered on the user paper type to the paper tray, and then set the paper type already registered. Paper types can be set either from Web Image Monitor or from the printer's control panel.
  • Page 355: Printing Using Registered Paper Types

    Printing Using Registered Paper Types Printing Using Registered Paper Types Select a registered paper type to print onto. • This function can be used when the machine is operating in a network, in conjunction with the RPCS printer driver, and under Windows 2000 or higher (under earlier systems, registered paper types appear as [Plain] in the printer driver).
  • Page 356 4. Using Paper Types that have Unique Names...
  • Page 357: Making Printer Settings Using The Control Panel

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Chart This section explains how to change the default settings of the printer and provides information about the parameters included in each menu. Sample Print Menu Print One File Print All Files Delete One File Del.
  • Page 358 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Aut. Tray Select Tray Priority • [Duplex Setting] appears when the optional duplex unit is installed. List/Test Print Menu Multiple Lists Config. Page Error Log Network Summary Menu List PCL Config.Page PS Config.
  • Page 359 Menu Chart Menu WL.LAN Signal WL.LAN Defaults Panel Key Sound Warm-Up Beeper • [Del. All Temp] [Del. All Stored] [HDD Format] appear when the optional hard disk is installed. • [WL.LAN Signal] and [WL.LAN Defaults] appear when the optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit is installed.
  • Page 360 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Auto Del.Stored Memory Usage Unit of Measure Edge Smoothing Toner Saving Spool Printing Letterhead Mode Bypass Priority Auto Tray SW RAM Disk Auto Email Ntfy • [Auto Del. Temp] [Auto Del. Stored] [Spool Printing] appear when the optional hard disk is installed. •...
  • Page 361 Menu Chart PCL Menu Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number Point Size Font Pitch Symbol Set Courier Font Ext. A4 Width Append CR to LF Resolution PS Menu Menu Data Format Resolution PDF Menu Menu PDF: Change PW PDF Group PW Resolution...
  • Page 362 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Language Menu English German French Italian Dutch Swedish Norwegian Danish Spanish Finnish Portuguese Czech Polish Hungarian...
  • Page 363: Paper Input Menu

    Paper Input Menu Paper Input Menu This section explains about paper settings on the Paper Input menu such as paper sizes and types on each tray. Changing the Paper Input Menu Auto Tray Select Follow the procedure below to set Aut.Tray Select. Press the [Menu] key.
  • Page 364: Paper Input Menu Parameters

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Paper Input Menu Parameters This section explains about parameters that can be set on the Paper Input menu. Bypass Size You can specify the paper size for Bypass Tray. A4 (210×297), A5 (148×210): Vert., A5 (148×210): Horiz., A6 (105×148), B5 JIS (182×257), C5 Env (162×229), C6 Env (114×162), DL Env (110×220), 8 "×14", 8 "×13", 8...
  • Page 365 Paper Input Menu C5 Env (162×229), C6 Env (114×162), DL Env (110×220), 8 "×13", 8 "×13", 8"×13", "×10 ", 4 "×9 ", 3 "×7 ", 16K (195×267), Custom Size "×13", 8 "×13", 8"×13", 7 "×10 ", 4 "×9 ", 3 "×7 ", C5 Env (162×229), C6 Env (114×162), DL Env (110×220), 16K (195×267), Custom Size...
  • Page 366 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • Duplex • Do not duplex • Default : Duplex Aut.Tray Select You can select whether to assign each tray to automatically print the paper size and type set by printer driver. •...
  • Page 367: List/Test Print Menu

    List/Test Print Menu List/Test Print Menu You can print lists of configurations on printer or the paper printings. Also, you can check the types and characters of all the printable fonts. Printing a Configuration Page Follow the procedure below to print the configuration page. •...
  • Page 368 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Device Connection The items are displayed when the device options are installed. HDD:Font / Macro Download You can print the hard disk status when the optional hard disk when the optional hard disk is installed.
  • Page 369: List/Test Print Menu Parameters

    List/Test Print Menu Host Interface Settings made on the [Host Interface] menu are displayed. When DHCP is active on the network, the IPv4 address, subnet mask and gateway address appear in parentheses on the configuration page. • p.157 "Host Interface Menu" Interface Information Interface information is displayed.
  • Page 370: Maintenance Menu

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Maintenance Menu You can set printing conditions such as density and calibration, and printer management such as formatting the optional hard disk unit. Changing the Maintenance Menu This section explains changing the Maintenance menu using examples. HD Format Follow the procedure below to set HD Format.
  • Page 371 Maintenance Menu Registration You can adjust the starting position of the printing page. • Prt. Test Sheet You can print the registration test sheet. Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3, Bypass Tray, Duplex Unit • Only the installed trays appear on the display panel. •...
  • Page 372 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel The menu appears when the 802.11b interface unit is installed. WL.LAN Defaults Reset the wireless LAN to default. The menu appears when the 802.11b interface unit is installed. Panel Key Sound You can select whether or not to sound the beeper when the control panel is pressed. •...
  • Page 373: System Menu

    System Menu System Menu The System Menu allows you to set the printer's basic functions. Although you can operate the printer using the default settings, you can also change its settings to better suit your printing needs. Changes made to settings remain effective after power off.
  • Page 374 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 1 minute • 5 minutes • 10 minutes • 15 minutes • Default: Off • If you set [Auto Continue] to On, a job might be cancelled if an error occurs while it is printing out.
  • Page 375 System Menu • Default: Off Page Size You can specify the default paper size. A4 (210×297), A5 (148×210), A6 (105×148), B5 JIS (182×257), C5 Env (162×229), C6 Env (114×162), DL Env (110×220), 8 "×14", 8 "×13", 8 "×11", 8 "×13", 8"×13", 7 "×10 ", 5 "×8...
  • Page 376 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • Default: Off • This menu appears only when the optional duplex unit is installed. Blank Pages You can specify whether or not to print blank pages. • Print • Do not print •...
  • Page 377 System Menu • 60 minutes • Default: 5 minute Auto Reset Time Auto Reset Specify whether to revert to the initial configuration at certain interval. This also specifies the interval to reset the configuration. • On • Off • Default: On Reset Time(sec) •...
  • Page 378 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Auto Delete • On • Off • Default: On Days to Delete 1 to 180 days by 1 day. • Default: 3 days Memory Usage You can select memory to be used from "Font Priority" or "Frame Priority". •...
  • Page 379 System Menu Spool Printing You can select whether all of the print data is spooled to the hard disk drive before printing. • On • Off • Default: Off • Spooling stores a sent print job temporarily in the printer, and then prints it. •...
  • Page 380 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 0 MB • 2 MB • 4 MB • 8 MB • 16 MB • Default: 4 MB • When the amount of SDRAM is small and RAM Disk is set to 16 MB, printing may not be possible depending on the print job and duplex printing may be canceled.
  • Page 381: Host Interface Menu

    Host Interface Menu Host Interface Menu You can set configurations about network connections and communication when using parallel connection between the printer and the computer. The changed configuration holds even if the printer is turned off. Changing the Host Interface Menu Follow the procedure below to change the [I/O Timeout].
  • Page 382 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 60 seconds • Default: 15 seconds Network Setup You can make network-related settings. This menu appears only when the optional 802.11b interface unit is installed. • For details about, see Hardware Guide. IPv4 Settings You can select whether to set the IPv4 address automatically or manually.
  • Page 383 Host Interface Menu • Active • Not Active • Default: Active Frame Type (NW) You can select the frame type for NetWare. • Auto Select • Ethernet II • Ethernet 802.2 • Ethernet 802.3 • Ethernet SNAP • Default: Auto Select Active Protocol You can select the effective protocol.
  • Page 384 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Active, Not Active • Default: Active Ethernet Speed You can select the network speed to operate the printer. • Auto Select • 10Mbps Half D. • 10Mbps Full D. • 100Mbps Half D. •...
  • Page 385 Host Interface Menu 1-13 1-11 • Default: 11 Trans. Speed You can select the transmission speed for IEEE 802.11b. • Auto • 11 Mbps • 5.5 Mbps • 2 Mbps • 1 Mbps • Default: Auto SSID You can set an SSID in the infrastructure mode and the 802.11 Ad hoc mode. •...
  • Page 386 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • Change (HEX): Enter the WEP key using a hexadecimal number sequence. When using 64 bit WEP, enter 10 ASCII characters. When using 128 bit WEP, enter 26 ASCII characters. • Change (ASCII): Enter the WEP key using an ASCII character sequence. When using 64 bit WEP, enter 5 ASCII characters.
  • Page 387: Pcl Menu

    PCL Menu PCL Menu You can set conditions when using PCL for printing. Changing the PCL Menu Follow the procedure below to change the setting for Orientation. Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [PCL Menu], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 388 5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • RAM • HDD • SD • SD Font Download • Default: Resident • When you select [RAM], you can select only fonts downloaded to the printer RAM. • When you select [HDD], you can select only fonts downloaded to the optional hard disk. •...
  • Page 389 PCL Menu • Regular • Dark • Default: Regular Ext. A4 Width You can extend the width of the printable area of A4 sheets reducing side margin width. • Off • On • Default: Off Append CR to LF You can specify whether or not to append a CR code to each LF code to print text data clearly. •...
  • Page 390: Ps Menu

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel PS Menu You can set conditions when using Postscript for printing. Changing the PS Menu Follow the procedure below to change the setting for date format. Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [PS Menu], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 391 PS Menu Resolution You can select the resolution. • 300dpi • 600dpi Fast • 600dpi Std. • Default: 600dpi Fast...
  • Page 392: Pdf Menu

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel PDF Menu You can set conditions when using PDF printing. Changing the PDF Menu Follow the procedure below to change the resolution setting. Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [PDF Menu], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 393 PDF Menu • Default: no password set Resolution You can select the resolution for the PDF file executing PDF Direct Print. • 300dpi • 600dpi Fast • 600dpi Std. • Default: 600dpi Fast...
  • Page 394: Language Menu

    5. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Language Menu You can set language displayed on the menu. Changing the Language Menu Follow the procedure below to change the language. Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Language], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 395: Monitoring And Configuring The Printer

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor Using Web Image Monitor, you can check the printer status and change settings. Available operations The following operations can be remotely performed using Web Image Monitor from a client computer. •...
  • Page 396: Displaying Top Page

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Display and operation problems can occur if you do not enable JavaScript and cookies, or if you are using a non-recommended Web Browser. • If you are using a proxy server, change the Web browser settings. Contact your administrator for information about the settings.
  • Page 397: About Menu And Mode

    Using Web Image Monitor AUB900S 1. Menu area If you select menu, it's content will be shown on the work area, or the sub area. 2. Tab area Details about each menu appears. 3. Header area The dialog box for switching to the user mode and administrator mode appears, and each mode's menu will be displayed.
  • Page 398: Administrator Mode

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer About Guest Mode In the guest mode, printer status, settings, and print job status can be viewed, but the printer settings cannot be changed. AUB901S 1. Home The [Status], [Device Info], and [Counter] tab are displayed. Details of the tab menu are displayed on the work area.
  • Page 399: Access In The Administrator Mode

    Using Web Image Monitor 2. Printer: Print Jobs Allows you to display list of Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print jobs. Appear only when the optional hard disk is installed. 3. Job Display all print files. 4. Address Book User information can be registered, displayed, changed, and deleted.
  • Page 400: Downloading Help

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Downloading Help In the [OS] list, select the operating system. In the [Language] list, select the language. Click [Download]. Download Help by following the instructions on the screen. Store the downloaded compressed file in a location, and then decompress the file. To view the downloaded Web Image Monitor Help, set the path to the location of the decompressed file.
  • Page 401: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, you can monitor the network printers. Also, you can change the configuration of the network interface board using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX. • IPv6 cannot be used on this function. Protocol stack provided with Operating System •...
  • Page 402: Installing Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Available operations The following functions are available: • Printer Information function • Display the network settings and detailed information of the printer. • Display the number of pages printed under each user code. • Display the status of print jobs sent from computers. •...
  • Page 403: Changing The Network Interface Board Configuration

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Click [OK]. • Auto Run may not work under certain operating system settings. In this case, launch "Setup.exe" located on the CD-ROM root directory. • If you are required to restart the computer after installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, restart the computer and continue the configuration.
  • Page 404: Locking The Menus On The Printer's Control Panel

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Locking the Menus on the Printer's Control Panel Follow the procedure below to lock the menus on the printer's control panel. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPv4], [IPX/SPX] or [IPv4 SNMPv3].
  • Page 405: Managing User Information

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin On the [Tools] menu, point to [Device Settings], and then click [Paper]. A Web browser opens and the dialog box for entering the password for the Web Image Monitor administrator appears. Enter the user name and password, and then click [Login]. For details about the login user name and password, consult your administrator.
  • Page 406 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • For details about User Management Tool, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Help. Displaying the Number of Sheets Printed Follow the procedure below to display the number of sheets printed under each user code. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. Click the [User Counter Information] tab of User Management Tool.
  • Page 407: Setting Applicable Functions To New Users

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Restricting Functions Follow the procedure below to restrict use of individual functions. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. Click the [User Counter Information] tab of User Management Tool. On the [Edit] menu of User Management Tool, click [Restrict Access To Device]. Select the check box of the functions you want to restrict.
  • Page 408: Setting A Password

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPv4], [IPX/SPX] or [IPv4 SNMPv3]. A list of printers using the selected protocol appears. Select the protocol of the printer whose configuration you want to change. If you are using IPv4 SNMPv3, enter the user authentication.
  • Page 409: Checking The Printer Status

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Quit Web Image Monitor. Quit SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. Checking the Printer Status Follow the procedure below to check printer status. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPv4], [IPX/SPX] or [IPv4 SNMPv3].
  • Page 410 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Enter the user name and password, and then click [Login]. Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. For details about the login user name and password, consult your administrator. Click [Configuration]. Click [System] on the [Device Settings] area, and then change the settings. Click [OK].
  • Page 411: Viewing And Deleting Spool Print Jobs

    Viewing and Deleting Spool Print Jobs Viewing and Deleting Spool Print Jobs Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPv4], [IPX/SPX] or [IPv4 SNMPv3]. A list of printer using the selected protocol appears. Select the protocol of the printer whose configuration you want to change.
  • Page 412: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client To view the status of printers using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, configure SmartDeviceMonitor for Client beforehand. Monitoring Printers Follow the procedure below to monitor the printer using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. Right-click the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon, point to [Properties], and then click [Option...].
  • Page 413 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client • The network printer can only receive one print job from SmartDeviceMonitor for Client at a time. While the network printer is printing, another user cannot access it until the job is finished. In this case, SmartDeviceMonitor for Client tries to access the network printer until the retry interval expires.
  • Page 414: Printer Status Notification By E-Mail

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Whenever a paper tray becomes empty or paper jams, a notification e-mail is sent to the registered addresses. You can make the timing and content settings for notification e-mail. •...
  • Page 415: Auto E-Mail Notification

    Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Make the following settings: • Items in the Reception column: Make the necessary settings for sending and receiving e-mail. • Items in the SMTP column: Configure the SMTP server. Check your mailing environment, and then specify the necessary items. You can also perform mail authentication for the SMTP server. •...
  • Page 416: Mail Authentication

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Make the following settings: • Notification Subject: Enter a text string to be added to the subject line of return e-mails. • Items in the Notification Message column: You can set this according to your needs, for example, the printer's location, service representative contact information.
  • Page 417: Sending On-Demand E-Mail

    Printer Status Notification by E-Mail POP before SMTP Authentication Select whether to log on to the POP3 server before sending e-mail. 1. In the menu area, click [Configuration], and then click [E-mail] in "Device Settings". 2. Make the following settings: •...
  • Page 418 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description From (Referred to as From) Specify a valid mail address. The device information will be sent to the address specified here. • A mail message must be within 10 KB in size. •...
  • Page 419 Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Parameters specifying the information to be obtained Information to be obtained Parameter System configuration information sysconfig Network configuration information netconfig Printer configuration information prtconfig Supplies information supply Device status information status Parameters specifying the mail format Mail format Parameter Text...
  • Page 420 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Language for mail body Parameter Portuguese Swedish Czech Polish Hungarian...
  • Page 421: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Remote Maintenance by telnet • Remote Maintenance should be password-protected so that access is allowed to administrators only. • The password is the same as the one of Web Image Monitor administrator. When the password is changed using "mshell", other passwords change also.
  • Page 422: Access

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer access Use the "access" command to view and configure access control. You can also specify two or more access ranges. View settings msh> access IPv4 Configuration msh> access [×] range "start-address end-address" • [×] represents a target number between 1 and 5. (Up to five access ranges can be registered and selected.) Example: to specify accessible IPv4 addresses between 192.168.0.10 and 192.168.0.20: msh>...
  • Page 423: Autonet

    Remote Maintenance by telnet • Up to five access ranges can be specified. The entry is invalid if the target number is omitted. • You cannot send print jobs, or access Web Image Monitor and diprint from a restricted IP address. autonet Use the "autonet"...
  • Page 424 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> bonjour Bonjour service name setting You can specify the bonjour service name. msh> bonjour cname "computer name" • The computer name can be entered using up to 63 alphanumeric characters. Bonjour Installation location information setting You can enter information about the location where the printer is installed.
  • Page 425: Devicename

    Remote Maintenance by telnet • If many types of interface are installed, configure the interface that communicates with linklocal address. • If the connected computer's IP address is a link local address specified by the DHCP's Autonet, and multiple interfaces are connected to the printer, you can select an interface to communicate through.
  • Page 426 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer View settings The following command displays the current DHCP settings. msh> dhcp Configuration You can configure DHCP. msh> dhcp "interface_name" {on|off} • Click {on} to enable DHCP. Click {off} to disable DHCP. • If the DNS server address and domain name are obtained from DHCP, be sure to click {on}. •...
  • Page 427: Diprint

    Remote Maintenance by telnet diprint The direct printing port enables direct printing from a network-connected computer. Use the "diprint" command to change direct printing port settings. View settings The following command displays the current direct printing port settings: msh> diprint Example output: port 9100 timeout=300(sec)
  • Page 428 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer The following command displays a configuration using the IP address 192.168.15.16 on a DNS 1 server: msh> dns 1 server 192.168.15.16 • You can register IPv4 DNS Server address. • You can register up to three IPv4 DNS server numbers. •...
  • Page 429: Domainname

    Remote Maintenance by telnet A records registration msh> dns arecord {dhcp|own} • {dhcp} You can specify the method of registering an A record when the dynamic DNS function is enabled and DHCP is used. • {own} To register an A record using the printer as the DNS client. The DNS server address and the domain name already designated are used for the registration.
  • Page 430: Help

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Deleting the Domain Name msh> domainname "interface_name" clear "name" help Use the "help" command to display the available command list and the procedures for using those commands. Command list display msh> help Display of procedure for using commands msh>...
  • Page 431 Remote Maintenance by telnet View settings msh> ifconfig IPv4 Configuration msh> ifconfig "interface_name" "parameter" "address" • If you did not enter an interface name, it is automatically set to the Ethernet interface. • wlan can be specified only when the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is installed. Interface name Interface configured ether...
  • Page 432: Info

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Use "0x" as the initial two letters of a hexadecimal address. info Use the "info" command to display printer information such as paper tray, output tray, and printer language. Printer information display msh> info •...
  • Page 433: Ipv6

    Remote Maintenance by telnet After configuring the settings, the following message appears: User configuration changed. ipv6 Use the "ipv6" command to display and configure IPv6 settings. View Setting msh> ipv6 IPv6 stateless address msh> ipv6 stateless {on|off} • If "on" is selected, IPv6 requests information required for maintaining stateful connection to the router for as long as the printer power is turned on.
  • Page 434 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Encap type msh> netware encap {802.3|802.2|snap|ethernet2|auto} Remote Printer Number msh> netware rnum {0-254} Timeout msh> netware timeout {3-255} Printer server mode msh> netware mode pserver msh> netware mode ps Remote printer mode msh> netware mode rprinter msh>...
  • Page 435: Passwd

    Remote Maintenance by telnet passwd Use the "passwd" command to change the remote maintenance password. Changing the Password msh> passwd • Enter the current password. • Enter the new password. • Renter the new password to confirm it. Changing the Password of the administrators using the Supervisor msh>...
  • Page 436: Route

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Print logs display msh> prnlog • Displays 16 previous print jobs. msh> prnlog "ID Number" • Specify the ID number of the displayed print log information to display additional details about a print job. •...
  • Page 437: Set

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Adding a specified IPv6 destination to Routing Table msh> route add6 "destination" "prefixlen" "gateway" • Specify the IPv6 address to destination and gateway. Deleting a specified IPv6 destination from Routing Table msh> route delete6 "destination" "prefixlen" •...
  • Page 438 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> set usb msh> set lpr msh> set lpr6 msh> set ftp msh> set ftp6 msh> set rsh msh> set rsh6 msh> set diprint msh> set diprint6 msh> set web msh> set snmp msh> set ssl msh>...
  • Page 439 Remote Maintenance by telnet msh> set ipv6 {up | down} • If you disable IPv6, you cannot use remote access after logging off. If you did this by mistake, you can use the control panel to enable remote access via IPv6. •...
  • Page 440: Show

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer show Use the "show" command to display network interface board configuration settings. View settings msh> show • If "-p" is added, you can view settings one by one. • p.237 "Understanding the Displayed Information" Use "slp"...
  • Page 441: Snmp

    Remote Maintenance by telnet • To notify print job completion, specify "on". Otherwise, specify "off" Deleting Computer Nam msh> smb clear comp Deleting Group Name msh> smb clear group Deleting Comment msh> smb clear comment View Protocol msh> smb protocol snmp Use the "snmp"...
  • Page 442 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Community name configuration msh> snmp "number" name "community_name" • You can configure ten SNMP access settings numbered 1-10. • The printer cannot be accessed from SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or SmartDeviceMonitor for Client if "public" is not registered in numbers 1-10. When changing the community name, use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin and SNMP Setup Tool to correspond with printer settings.
  • Page 443 Remote Maintenance by telnet • The network interface board accepts requests only from hosts that have IPv4, IPv6, and IPX addresses with access types of "read-only" or "read-write". Enter "0" to have network interface board accept requests from any host without requiring a specific type of access. •...
  • Page 444: Sntp

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Configuring a sending protocol for SNMP v3 TRAP msh> snmp v3trap {1-5} active {ipv4|ipv6|ipx} {on|off} Configuring a user account for SNMP v3 TRAP msh> snmp v3trap {1-5} account "account_name" • Enter an account name using up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Deleting an SNMP v3 TRAP user account msh>...
  • Page 445: Spoolsw

    Remote Maintenance by telnet spoolsw Use the "spoolsw" command to view and configure Job Spool settings. You can only specify diprint, lpr, ipp, ftp, smb and sftp protocol. • The "spoolsw" command for configuring Job Spool settings is available only when the optional hard disk is installed.
  • Page 446: Ssh

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Advertise packet TTL settings msh> ssdp ttl {1-255} • The default is 4. Use the "ssh" command to view and configure SSH settings. View settings msh> ssh Data compression communication settings msh> ssh compression {on|off} •...
  • Page 447: Syslog

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Messages msh> status • p.231 "Getting Printer Information over the Network" syslog Use the "syslog" command to display the information stored in the printer's system log. View message msh> syslog • p.248 "Message List" upnp Use the "upnp" command to display and configure the universal plug and play. Public URL display msh>...
  • Page 448: Wiconfig

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Specify "1" or "2" for x as the corresponding number to the URL. Link name configuration You can enter the name for URL that appears on Web Image Monitor. msh> web name "Name you want to display" •...
  • Page 449 Remote Maintenance by telnet Parameter Value configured An SSID value is set automatically to the nearest access point if no setting is made. If no setting is made for the ad hoc mode, the same value as for the infrastructure mode or an ASSID value is automatically set.
  • Page 450 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Parameter Value configured To use this function, set the same key number and WEP key for all ports that transmit data to each other. You can omit the numbers with "val". The key number is set to 1 when making these omissions. encval {1|2|3|4} You can specify which of the four WEP keys is used for packet encoding.
  • Page 451 Remote Maintenance by telnet Parameter Value configured wpa: WPA(802.1X) authentication psk "character string" You can specify the Pre-Shared key. Usable characters: ASCII 0x20-0x7e (8 to 63 bytes). The default is blank. eap {tls|ttls|leap|peap} {chap|mschap| You can specify the EAP authentication type. mschapv2|pap|md5|tls} tls: EAP-TLS (default) ttls: EAP-TTLS...
  • Page 452: Wins

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Parameter Value configured Usable characters: ASCII 0x20-0x7e(128 bytes). The default is blank. srvcert {on | off} You can set the server certificate. The default is "off". imca {on | off} You can enable or disable the certificate when the intermediate certificate authority is present.
  • Page 453 Remote Maintenance by telnet • Use the "secondary" command to configure a secondary WINS server IPv4 address. • Do not use "255.255.255.255" as the IPv4 address. NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) Scope ID Selection You can specify the NBT scope ID. msh>...
  • Page 454: Snmp

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer SNMP The SNMP agent operating on UDP and IPX is incorporated into the built-in Ethernet board and optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit of this printer. Using the SNMP manager, you can get information about the printer. •...
  • Page 455: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Getting Printer Information over the Network Getting Printer Information over the Network This section explains details of each item displayed in the printer status and information. Current Printer Status The printer status can be checked using the following commands: • UNIX: Use the "lpq" command and "rsh", "rcp", "ftp" and "sftp" parameters. •...
  • Page 456 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Error: PDL An error has occurred in the page description language. Error: Rem. Certificate Renewal An error has occurred in the remote certificate renewal. Error: USB Board An error has occurred in the USB board. Error: USB Interface An error has occurred in the USB interface.
  • Page 457 Getting Printer Information over the Network Messages Description Mismatch: Paper Size and Type Indicated paper tray does not contain paper of selected size and type. Mismatch: Paper Type Indicated paper tray does not contain paper of selected type. Near Replacing: Fusing Unit Prepare the new fusing unit.
  • Page 458 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Paper Misfeed: Input Tray The paper has jammed in the input tray. Paper Misfeed: Internal/Output The paper has jammed inside the printer. Print Complete The print was completed. Printing Printing is in progress. Processing Data is being processed.
  • Page 459: Printer Configuration

    Getting Printer Information over the Network Messages Description Tray Error: Chaptering The paper feed tray specification error has occurred because chaptering as well as the normal paper use the same tray for printing. Tray Error: Duplex Printing Selected paper tray cannot be used for duplex printing.
  • Page 460 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Output Tray Item Description ID number of the output tray Name Name of the output tray status Current status of the output tray • Normal:Normal • PaperExist:Paper exist • OverFlow:Paper is full • Error:Other errors Printer Language Item Description...
  • Page 461: Understanding The Displayed Information

    Understanding the Displayed Information Understanding the Displayed Information This section explains how to read status information returned by the network interface board. Print Job Information Use the following command to display print job information: • UNIX: Use the "info" command and "rsh", "rcp", and "ftp" parameters. •...
  • Page 462 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • telnet : Use the "prnlog" command. See Remote Maintenance by telnet. Item Description Print request ID. User Print request user name. Page Number of pages printed Result Print Request Result Communication Result • OK Print was completed normally.
  • Page 463: Configuring The Network Interface Board

    Understanding the Displayed Information Configuring the Network Interface Board Use the following command to display network interface board settings: • telnet : Use the "show" command. Item Description Common Mode Protocol Up/ Protocol Settings Down AppleTalk IPv4 IPv6 NetWare SCSI print Device Up/Down Device Settings Parallel...
  • Page 464 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Mode Object Type Zone TCP/IP Mode (IPv4) Mode (IPv6) telnet diprint http ftpc snmp autonet Bonjour ssdp...
  • Page 465 Understanding the Displayed Information Item Description sftp IPv4 TCP/IP Settings DHCP Address Netmask Broadcast Gateway IPv6 Stateless Manual Gateway EncapType Host name DNS Domain Access Control Access Control Settings IPv4 X can be set Access Entry [X] between 1 and 5. IPv6 X can be set Access Entry [X]...
  • Page 466 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Time server polling time SYSLOG server Websys Settings Home page URL1 Home page link URL of home page name1 Home page URL2 Home page link name2 Help page URL NetWare EncapType RPRINTER number Print server name File server name Context name...
  • Page 467 Understanding the Displayed Information Item Description SMB Settings Switch Mode Direct print Notification Workgroup name Computer name Comment Share name[1] Protocol SCSI print Bidi IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11b Settings Host name Communication Mode SSID Channel range Channel TX Rate Security Authentication WEP Encryption key number...
  • Page 468 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description WEP Encryption X can be set keys[X] between 1 and 5. WPA Encryption Authentication Pre-Shared Key User name Domain name EAP Type Password Phase 2 user name Phase 2 Method TTLS Phase 2 Method PEAP Server cert Intermediate CA...
  • Page 469 Understanding the Displayed Information Item Description Domain name ether wlan DDNS ether wlan WINS WINS Settings ether Primary WINS Secondary WINS wlan Primary WINS Secondary WINS SSDP SSDP Settings Ad_Mode UUID Profile UPnP UPnP Settings Bonjour Bonjour (Rendezvous) Settings Computer Name (cname)
  • Page 470 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Local Hostname (ether) Local Hostname (wlan) Location Priority (diprint) Priority (lpr) Priority (ipp) IP TTL LinkLocal Route for Multi I/F IPP Port SNMP SNMP Settings SMNPv1v2 SMNPv3 protocol v1Trap v2Trap v3Trap SNMPv1v2 Remote Setting SNMPv3 Privacy ssh Settings...
  • Page 471 Understanding the Displayed Information Item Description LoginTimeOut AuthFree Authfree Settings IPv4 AuthFree Entry [X] X can be set between 1 and 5. IPv6 AuthFree Entry [X] X can be set between 1 and 5. Parallel Iprm check host lpr prnerrchk Certificate Verification Remote...
  • Page 472: Message List

    6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message List This is a list of messages that appear in the printer's system log. The system log can be viewed using the "syslog" command. System Log Information Use the following command to display the system log information: •...
  • Page 473 Message List Message Problem and solutions add_sess_IPv6: community <community name> The same community name already exists. Use already defined. another community name. add_sess_IPX: bad trap<IPX address>community The IPX address (00:00:00:00:00:00) is <community name> unavailable when the community access type is TRAP.
  • Page 474 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions Client password rejected The client's password was rejected. Check the client password. Client tls certificate rejected The client's TLS certificate was rejected. Check the certificate. Connected DHCP Server(<DHCP serveraddress>). The IP address was successfully received from the DHCP server.
  • Page 475 Message List Message Problem and solutions exiting The lpd service has ended and the system is exiting the process. Exit pserver (In the print server mode) The print server function is disabled because the necessary print server settings have not been made. Frametype =<frame typename>...
  • Page 476 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions Name registration success. WINS Server=<WINS Name registration of <NetBIOS Name> to <WINS server address> NetBIOS Name=<NetBIOS server address> was successful. name> Name registration success in Broadcast Name registration by Broadcast name of name=<NetBIOS Name>...
  • Page 477 Message List Message Problem and solutions sap enable, saptype=<SAP type>, sapname=<SAP The SAP function has started. The SAP packet is name> issued to advertise the service on the SAP table on the NetWare server. server identity invalid The server ID is disabled. Check the server authentication.
  • Page 478 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions number is incorrect. Check the SMTP server name, port number, or the SMTP server port number. SMTPC: no smtp server. connection close. Connection to the SMTP server failed due to no response from SMTP.
  • Page 479 Message List Message Problem and solutions The print server received error <error number> Login to the file server failed. The print server is not during attempt to log in to the network. Access to registered or a password is specified. Register the the network was denied.
  • Page 480 6. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • For details about UNIX commands and parameters, see UNIX Supplement. • For details about "syslog" command, see Remote "Remote Maintenance by telnet". • p.197 "Remote Maintenance by telnet"...
  • Page 481: Using A Printer Server

    7. Using a Printer Server Preparing Printer Server This section explains how to configure the printer as a Windows network printer. The printer is configured to enabling network clients to use it. When the network printer is connected via SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, you can set the printing notification function to notify clients of the results of their print jobs.
  • Page 482 7. Using a Printer Server On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], [SmartDeviceMonitor for Client], and then click [Print Server Setting]. The print server setting dialog box appears. Select the [Notify client PCs of printout/data-transmission] check box, and then click [OK]. After print server setting is made, a dialog box appears.
  • Page 483: Using Netware

    Using NetWare Using NetWare This section describes the setting procedure for network printers in the NetWare environment. In the NetWare environment, you can connect the printer as a "print server" or "remote printer". • IPv6 cannot be used on this function. Setting procedure •...
  • Page 484: Setting Up As A Print Server (Netware 3.X)

    7. Using a Printer Server Printers listed by SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin lists printers connected to the network. If you cannot identify the printer you want to configure, print configuration page, and then check the printer name. Setting Up as a Print Server (NetWare 3.x) Follow the procedure below to connect the printer as a print server using NetWare 3.x.
  • Page 485: Setting Up As A Print Server (Netware 4.X, 5/5.1, 6/6.5)

    Using NetWare Click [Logout]. • To check that the configuration is made correctly, enter the following from the command prompt. F:> USERLIST • If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as a connected user. •...
  • Page 486: Using Pure Ip In The Netware 5/5.1 Or 6/6.5 Environment

    7. Using a Printer Server • NDS Context Name: To enable NDS mode, enter the print server context. Use up to 127 characters. • Operation Mode: Specify whether to use the interface board as a print server or a remote printer. •...
  • Page 487 Using NetWare • To use the printer in a pure IP environment, set it to TCP/IP. Setting up using NWadmin From Windows, start NWadmin. For details about NWadmin, see the NetWare manuals. Select the object in which the print queue is located in the directory tree, and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu.
  • Page 488: Setting Up As A Remote Printer (Netware 3.X)

    7. Using a Printer Server To exit CAREE: unload pserver To start CAREE: load pserver "print_server_name" Setting up using Web Image Monitor Start Web Image Monitor. Click [Login]. A dialog box for entering the login user name and login password appears. Enter the login user name and password, and then click [Login].
  • Page 489 Using NetWare From the [Print Server Configuration] menu, select [Printer Configuration]. Select the printer indicated as [Not Installed]. To change the printer name, enter a new name. A name "Printer x" is assigned to the printer. The "x" stands for the number of the selected printer. As type, select [Remote Parallel, LPT1].
  • Page 490: Setting Up As A Remote Printer (Netware 4.X, 5/5.1, 6/6.5)

    7. Using a Printer Server Click [Logout]. Setting Up as a Remote Printer (NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6/6.5) Follow the procedure below to use the printer as a remote printer under NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1 and 6. • To use the printer as a remote printer under NetWare 4.x/5/5.1, set it to NDS mode. •...
  • Page 491 Using NetWare In the [Class of new object] box, click [Print Server], and then click [OK]. For NetWare 5, click [Print Sever (Non NDPS)]. In the [Print Server Name] box, enter the print server name. Use the same print server name specified using NIB Setup Tool. Select the [Define additional properties] check box, and then click [Create].
  • Page 492 7. Using a Printer Server...
  • Page 493: Special Operations Under Windows

    8. Special Operations under Windows Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands. For example, you can print PostScript files for PostScript 3. Windows 95/98/Me You can print files directly using "ftp" command. Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, Windows NT 4.0 You can print files directly using "lpr", "rcp"...
  • Page 494: Using A Host Name Instead Of An Ipv4 Address

    8. Special Operations under Windows Using a Host Name Instead of an IPv4 Address When a host name is defined, you can specify a printer by host name instead of IPv4 address. The host names vary depending on the network environment. When using DNS Use the host name set to the data file on the DNS server.
  • Page 495: Printing Commands

    Printing Files Directly from Windows Add an IPv4 address and host name to the hosts file using the following format: 192.168.15.16 host # NP "192.168.15.16" is the IPv4 address, "host" is the printer's host name, and "#NP" is replaced by comments.
  • Page 496 8. Special Operations under Windows When specifying a printer by IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's IP address [-Poption] [-ol] \pass name\file name When using a host name instead of an IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's host name [-Poption] [-ol] \pass name\file name When printing a binary file, add the "-ol"...
  • Page 497 Printing Files Directly from Windows Password: When printing a binary file, set the file mode to binary. ftp> bin When printing a binary file in ASCII mode, print may not come out correctly. Specify files to be printed. The following shows the examples of printing a PostScript file named "file 1" in the "C:\PRINT" directory and printing file 1 and file 2.
  • Page 498 8. Special Operations under Windows...
  • Page 499: Mac Os Configuration

    9. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS This section explains how to configure a Mac OS to use EtherTalk and USB. The following explains how to configure Mac OS 9.1. If you are not using Mac OS 9.1, see the manual of the Mac OS you are using for details.
  • Page 500: Setting Up Ppd Files

    9. Mac OS Configuration Open the [Disk1] folder. Drag the PPD file and the plugin file into [Printer Descriptions] in [Extensions] under [System Folder]. Restart the Mac OS. Setting Up PPD Files • Make sure that the printers are connected to an AppleTalk network before performing the following procedure.
  • Page 501: Installing Adobe Type Manager

    Mac OS Click the [Adobe PS] icon. In the [Select the PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use, and then click [Setup...]. Click [Configure]. A list of options appears. Select the option you want to set up, and then select an appropriate setting for it. Click [OK].
  • Page 502: Installing Screen Fonts

    9. Mac OS Configuration Installing Screen Fonts Follow the procedure below to install screen fonts. The screen fonts described below can be found in the [Fonts] folder on the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive icon appears. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
  • Page 503 Mac OS • For information about installing applications required for EtherTalk, see the Mac OS manuals.
  • Page 504: Mac Os X

    9. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X This section explains how to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk and USB. Follow the procedure below to configure Mac OS X 10.1. If you are not using Mac OS X 10.1, see the manual of the Mac OS X you are using for details.
  • Page 505: Setting Up Options

    Mac OS X Select the printer, and then select its manufacturer from the [Printer Model:] pop-up menu. Under Mac OS X 10.4 or later, select the printer you are using from the [Print Using] popup menu. A list of printer types appears. Select the PPD file for the model you are using, and then click [Add].
  • Page 506: Using Bonjour (Rendezvous)

    9. Mac OS Configuration Quit Printer Setup Utility. • When printing with a USB connection to a Macintosh computer, printer language does not change automatically. Use the control panel on this printer to change printer language to [Auto Detect] or [PS] before printing.
  • Page 507 Mac OS X When the settings are made, click [Apply Now]. Quit [System Preference]. • For information about installing applications required for EtherTalk, see the Mac OS manuals.
  • Page 508: Configuring The Printer

    9. Mac OS Configuration Configuring the Printer Use the control panel to enable AppleTalk. (The default is active.)
  • Page 509: Using Postscript 3

    Using PostScript 3 Using PostScript 3 Job Type Use this to select the type of print job. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Mac OS [Job Type:] on [Job Log] in the print dialog box. Mac OS X [Job Type:] on [Job Log] in the print dialog box.
  • Page 510 9. Mac OS Configuration Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the printer, and then print it from the computer or the printer's control panel later. • The "User ID:" can contain up to eight alphanumeric (a- z, A- Z, 0- 9) characters. The "Password" must be 4-8 digits.
  • Page 511 Using PostScript 3 • When there are 100 Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print and Stored Print jobs saved on the hard disk. • When the total number of pages saved on the hard disk exceeds 1,000 pages. In the application, on the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears.
  • Page 512 9. Mac OS Configuration Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Sample Print], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Delete One File], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 513 Using PostScript 3 • If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before sending a print job. By default, locked print jobs are automatically collated by the printer driver. If the collate option is selected in the application print dialog box, more prints than intended may be printed.
  • Page 514 9. Mac OS Configuration Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. • When printing is completed, the stored file will be deleted. • To stop printing after printing has started, press the [Job Reset] key. The file will be deleted. Deleting a selected Locked Print file only Press the [Menu] key.
  • Page 515 Using PostScript 3 The printer deletes files that correspond to the entered password. The number of files to be deleted is displayed on the confirmation screen. Press Check the file you want to delete is displayed, and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 516 9. Mac OS Configuration To print the document, perform the following steps. To delete the document, see "Deleting a Hold Print File". Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] to display key [Hold Print], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 517 Using PostScript 3 Deleting all Hold Print files Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Hold Print], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Del. All Files], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 518 9. Mac OS Configuration Stores the file in the printer and print it later using the control panel. • [Stored and Print] Prints the file at once and also stores the file in the printer. In the [User ID:] box, enter a user ID using up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters, and then enter a 4-8 digit password in the [Password:] box.
  • Page 519 Using PostScript 3 • p.149 "System Menu" Deleting a selected Stored Print file only Press the [Menu] key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Stored Print], and then press the [ Enter] key. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Delete One File], and then press the [ Enter] key.
  • Page 520: User Code

    9. Mac OS Configuration User Code Use this to set a user code for print logging. Enter a user code using up to eight digits. A user code identifies a group of users and allows you to check the number of sheets printed under each code with SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
  • Page 521: Paper Source (Paper Feed)

    Using PostScript 3 Paper Source (Paper Feed) Use this to select the paper sources. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Mac OS [Paper Source:] on [General] in the print dialog box. Mac OS X [Paper Feed] in the print dialog box.
  • Page 522: Toner Saving

    9. Mac OS Configuration • To use this function, the optional duplex unit must be installed on the printer. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Mac OS [Print on Both Sides] on [Layout:] in the print dialog box. Mac OS X •...
  • Page 523: Paper Type

    Using PostScript 3 • To use this function, a memory unit of at least 192 MB or hard disk drive must be installed on the printer. • If you are using Mac OS or Mac OS X, make sure that the following check boxes have not been selected.
  • Page 524: Dithering

    9. Mac OS Configuration Performs image smoothing unconditionally. Auto Performs image smoothing automatically for images that have a resolution less than 25% of supported printer resolution. Less than 90 ppi - Less than 300 ppi Performs image smoothing only when the image has an image resolution (pixels per inch) less than the respective value you have selected in the list.
  • Page 525: Printer Utility For Mac

    Printer Utility for Mac Printer Utility for Mac By using Printer Utility for Mac, you can download fonts, change the name of the printer and so on. • If a Macintosh and printer are connected by USB, you cannot use Printer Utility for Mac. •...
  • Page 526: Starting Printer Utility For Mac

    9. Mac OS Configuration Starting Printer Utility for Mac Mac OS • Before starting Printer Utility for Mac, make sure the printer is selected in [Chooser] on the Apple menu. Double-click the Printer Utility for Mac icon. The [Printer Utility for Mac] dialog box appears. Click [OK].
  • Page 527 Printer Utility for Mac • Confirm that a Macintosh and the printer are connected with Appletalk. Select [Download PS Fonts...] on the [File] menu. Click [Add to list]. The dialog box to select fonts appears. Select the desired font files, and then click [Open]. The list of selectable font names appears.
  • Page 528: Printing Font Catalog

    9. Mac OS Configuration Select [Printer's memory] or [Printer's disk]. Select the fonts you want to delete. Click [Delete]. A confirmation message appears. Confirm the fonts you want to delete and the printer name from which you want to delete the fonts.
  • Page 529 Printer Utility for Mac Click [Print]. • The paper selected under [Page Setup] is used. Printing Font Sample You can print samples of fonts downloaded to the hard disk drive or memory. Select [Print Fonts Sample...] on the [File] menu. Click [Print].
  • Page 530 9. Mac OS Configuration Click [Rename]. The printer name is changed. Click [OK]. On the [Printer Utility for Mac] menu, click [Choose Printer...]. In the [Available Network Zones:] list, select the zone for the Macintosh in use. In the [Available Printers:] list, select the printer whose name you changed, and then click [Choose].
  • Page 531 Printer Utility for Mac Select the zone in which you want to locate the printer, and then click [Change]. A confirmation message appears. Click [Continue]. A confirmation message appears. Click [OK]. On the Apple menu, click [Chooser]. Click the [AdobePS] icon. In the [AppleTalk zone:] list, select the zone you changed.
  • Page 532 9. Mac OS Configuration Launching the Dialogue Console You can create and edit a PostScript file for printing, and then download it to the printer. • "Launch Dialogue Console" is recommended for users with an understanding of PostScript. • Do not download any file other than PostScript files to the printer. •...
  • Page 533: 10. Appendix

    10. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM The following softwares and utilities are included in the CD-ROMs that come with the printer. Font Manager 2000 For installing new screen fonts, or organizing and managing fonts already in the system. For details about Font Manager 2000, see the manual on the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Utilities".
  • Page 534: Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    10. Appendix RPCS printer driver This printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer using a printer language. In addition to the conventional user interface, another preset user interface is provided. The following operating system is supported. • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files PostScript printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM provided with this printer.
  • Page 535: Desktopbinder - Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM Operating system Protocol stack IPX/SPX provided with Windows 2000 NetWare Client provided with Windows 2000 Novell Client provided with Windows 2000 or Window NT Windows XP TCP/IP provided with Windows XP IPX/SPX provided with Windows XP NetWare Client provided with Windows XP Novell Client provided with Windows XP Windows Server 2003/2003...
  • Page 536 10. Appendix NETWORK\DEVMON\CLIENT\DISK1 Operating system Protocol stack Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP provided with Windows 95/98/Me IPX/SPX provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetWare Client provided with Windows 95/98/Me Novell Client provided with Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 TCP/IP provided with Windows 2000 IPX/SPX provided with Windows 2000 NetWare Client provided with Windows 2000 Novell Client provided with Windows 2000 or NT Windows XP...
  • Page 537 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM • Executes prior group registration of printers specified for Recovery Printing or Parallel Printing. • Notification function • Displays an error message when there is an error on the specified printer while transferring or printing data.
  • Page 538: Protection Using Encryption

    10. Appendix Protection Using Encryption When you access the printer using a Web Image Monitor or IPP, you can establish encrypted communication using SSL. When you access the printer using an application such as SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, you can establish encrypted communication using SNMPv3 or SSL.
  • Page 539: Ssl (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption

    Protection Using Encryption 3. Create shared key from the user's computer, and then encrypt it using public key. 4. The encrypted shared key is sent to the printer. 5. The encrypted shared key is decrypted in the machine using private key. 6.
  • Page 540 10. Appendix Creating and Installing the Self-Signed Certificate Create and install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor. This section explains the use of a self- certificate as the server certificate. Log on to Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. In the left area, click [Configuration], and then click [Device Certificate] in "Security".
  • Page 541 Protection Using Encryption Apply to the certificate authority for the server certificate. The application procedure depends on the certificate authority. For details, contact the certificate authority. • If you apply for two certificates simultaneously, the certificate authority may not appear in the certificates.
  • Page 542: User Settings For Ssl (Secure Sockets Layer)

    10. Appendix Log on to Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. In the left area, click [Configuration], and then click [SSL/TLS] in "Security". The [SSL/TLS] page appears. Click [Active] for [SSL/TLS]. Click [OK]. The SSL setting is enabled. Quite Web Image Monitor. •...
  • Page 543: Setting The Ssl / Tls Encryption Mode

    Protection Using Encryption Setting the SSL / TLS Encryption Mode By specifying the SSL/TLS encrypted communication mode, you can change the security level. Encrypted Communication Mode Using the encrypted communication mode, you can specify encrypted communication. Ciphertext Only Allows encrypted communication only. If encryption is not possible, the printer does not communicate.
  • Page 544 10. Appendix When using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or another application to make various settings, you can encrypt the data transmitted. By making this setting, you can protect data from being tampered with. Specify the SNMPv3 encrypted communication mode using Web Image Monitor. Log on to Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode.
  • Page 545: Cautions To Take When Using In A Network

    Cautions to Take When Using in a network Cautions to Take When Using in a network Connecting a Dial-up Router to a Network When the NetWare file server and printer are on opposite sides of a router, packets are sent back and forth, causing communication charges to be incurred.
  • Page 546 10. Appendix When static IPv4 addresses are set for each interface • IPv4 address: When set at the same value, the Ethernet interface is preferred. • Subnet mask: When a value overlaps, the Ethernet interface is preferred. • Gateway address: The value set is used. For the gateway address, set the gateway address located in the subnetwork set by the interface.
  • Page 547: Using Autonet

    Cautions to Take When Using in a network • If there is more than one DHCP server, use the same setting for all servers. The printer operates using data from the DHCP server that responds first. Using AutoNet If the printer IPv4 address is not assigned by a DHCP server automatically, a temporary IPv4 address starting with 169.254, which is not used on the network, can be automatically selected by the printer.
  • Page 548: Using The Dynamic Dns Function

    10. Appendix Enter "http://(printer's address)/" in the address bar to access the printer whose settings you want to change. Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. Click [Login]. The dialog box for entering the user name and password appears. Enter the user name and password, and then click [Login]. Contact your administrator for information about the settings.
  • Page 549: Dns Servers Targeted For Operation

    Cautions to Take When Using in a network For DHCP settings As a substitute for the printer, the DHCP server updates the record, and one of the following occurs: • When the printer acquires the IP address from the DHCP server, the DHCP server updates the A and PTR records.
  • Page 550 10. Appendix • Microsoft DHCP servers with standard Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 3 or higher versions)/ Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 features • ISC DHCP 3.0 or higher • DHCP server with standard NetWare 5 features Setting the dynamic DNS function Make settings with telnet using the "dns"...
  • Page 551: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Installing Font Manager 2000 Installing Font Manager 2000 • Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, or Windows NT 4.0, installing applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission. Quit all applications currently running.
  • Page 552: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    10. Appendix Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or Under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the .ppd extension in the folder "DRIVERS\PS\WIN9X_ME \(Language)\DISK1\" on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 553: When Using Windows Terminal Service/Metaframe

    When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame When Using Windows Terminal Service/ MetaFrame The following explains how to use Windows Terminal Service and Maintenance. Operating Environment The following operating systems and MetaFrame versions are supported. Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition with SP6 or higher •...
  • Page 554 10. Appendix Windows Terminal Service In an environment where Windows Terminal Service is installed, some printer driver functions are unavailable, even if no Windows Terminal Service functions are used. Use the install mode to install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client in an environment where Terminal Service is running on a Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition or Windows 2000 Server family computer.
  • Page 555 When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame • If the printer drivers are not properly copied, install them directly onto each server.
  • Page 556: Copyright Information About Installed Applications

    10. Appendix Copyright Information about Installed Applications expat Use of the software installed on this product, including the controller (hereinafter "software") and the expat Version 1.95.2 application software (hereinafter "expat 1.95.2"), is subject to the following conditions: The product manufacturer provides warranty and support to the software of the product including expat 1.95.2 and the product manufacturer allows the initial developer of expat 1.95.2 to be free from these obligations.
  • Page 557 Copyright Information about Installed Applications This product contains NetBSD operating system: For the most part, the software constituting the NetBSD operating system is not in the public domain; its authors retain their copyright. The following text shows the copyright notice used for many of the NetBSD source code. For exact copyright notice applicable for each of the files/binaries, the source code tree must be consulted.
  • Page 558: Samba(Ver 2.2.2-1.1)

    10. Appendix • This product includes software developed by Manuel Bouyer. • This product includes software developed by Charles Hannum. • This product includes software developed by Charles M. Hannum. • This product includes software developed by Christopher G. Demetriou. •...
  • Page 559: Rsa Bsafe

    Copyright Information about Installed Applications ® RSA BSAFE ® • This product includes RSA BSAFE cryptographic or security protocol software from RSA Security Inc. • RSA is a registered trademark and BSAFE is a registered trademark of RSA Security Inc.in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 560 10. Appendix...
  • Page 561: Index

    INDEX Downloading PostScript Files......Downloading PS Fonts........Access Control............. Duplex Printing............ Administrator Mode........173, 175 Dynamic DNS............Adobe Type Manager........Auto E-mail Notification........Auto Tray Select..........E-Mail Notification..........autonet..............Encrypted Communication Mode...... AutoNet..............Energy Saver Mode..........Energy Saver Timer..........Enter key..............Banner Page............
  • Page 562 Installing DeskTopBinder-SmartDeviceMonitor for Client..............NetBSD..............Installing Printer Utility for Mac......NetWare....... 48, 49, 209, 259, 321 Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin..NetWare 3.x..........260, 264 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver..21, 35, 39, 43, 48, 56 NetWare 4.x..........261, 266 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver..
  • Page 563 Printer Information..........SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin..177, 179, 180, 181, 183, 184, 185, 187, 310 Printer Properties........67, 74, 81 SmartDeviceMonitor for Client..21, 188, 257, Printer Server............Printer Status........185, 188, 190 SmartDeviceMonitor Port....... 17, 21 Printer Utility for Mac......... 301, 302 smb...............
  • Page 564 User Settings for SSL........... Using as the NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer ................Using as the Windows Network Printer....Using Commands..........Using Keys............. Using the Dynamic DNS Function...... Using the LPR Port..........Using the SmartDeviceMonitor Port..... Using the Standard TCP/IP Port......Using USB Interface........
  • Page 565 Copyright © 2006...
  • Page 566 Model No. MLP31n/MLP36n/P7031n/P7035n/LP131n/LP136n/Aficio SP 4100N/Aficio SP 4110N G176-8605...
  • Page 567: Note To Administrator

    Note to Administrator This manual is intended to provide administrators with additional information about the security functions of this printer. Read this manual as well as “Hard- ware Guide” and “Software Guide”. This manual and its contents should be kept by, and restricted to, administra- tors.
  • Page 568 Addendum for {Menu} function Administrator menu The control panel allows you to perform various basic configurations and ad- justments that are required to use the printer. However, in order to protect the printer from threats such as unauthorized access, data manipulation, and tam- pering, “administrator menus”, which are not normally displayed, are provided for administrators.
  • Page 569 Displaying administrator menus You can display the administrator menus by using specific key combinations on the control panel of the printer. This section describes how to display the administrator menus. Check the printer is online. Press the {q Enter} key, press the {Escape} key, and then press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 570 Maintenance menu parameters (administrator menu) ❖ Netwrk Security You can disable the network security settings enabled in Web Image Monitor. You can use this menu item when you change the settings. ❖ Key Repeat You can specify whether or not to scroll the display panel when the {U} or {T} key is held down.
  • Page 571 ❖ Ppr.Size Errors When the paper size setting in the tray differs from that of actual paper size in the tray, the error of paper size is detected. • Detect • Do not detect Note ❒ Default: Detect ❖ File Locking If the user tries to access a file and enters the wrong password 10 times, the file is automatically locked.
  • Page 572 Host Interface menu parameters (administrator menu) ❖ USB Speed You can specify the USB communication speed. • Full Speed You can set the communication speed of USB to USB1.1. • Auto Select Note ❒ Default: Auto Select ❒ The settings you apply here take effect on the USB interface that comes with an optional Gigabit Ethernet unit.
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