Printer/Scanner Unit Type 3030 Operating Instructions Printer Reference Getting Started Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Printer Features Using the Document Server The Functions and Settings of the Machine 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 in the "General Settings Guide"...
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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. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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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, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................1 How to Read This Manual ..................3 1. Getting Started Control Panel......................5 Display Panel ......................6 User Authentication....................8 User Code Authentication (Using the Control Panel)..........8 User Code Authentication (Using a Printer Driver) ............8 Login (Using the Control Panel) .................8 Logoff (Using the Control Panel)................9 Login (Using a Printer Driver)..................9...
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Printing with Parallel Connection...............45 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver..............45 Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print)....... 47 Windows 2000......................47 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003................50 Printing with Bluetooth Connection..............52 Supported Profiles....................52 Printing with Bluetooth Connection ................52 If a Message Appears during Installation ............55 Making Option Settings for the Printer ..............
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Printing from List Per User ID................98 Printing the Desired Print Job ..................98 Printing All Print Jobs ....................98 Spool Printing ....................100 Form Feed......................101 Print Using a Selected Tray ...................101 Canceling Form Feed.....................102 Canceling a Print Job ..................103 Windows - Canceling a Print Job ................103 Checking the Error Log ..................
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8. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM ..........143 Printer Drivers for This Printer................144 SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin ................146 SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ................147 Troubleshooting....................149 Error & Status Messages on the Display Panel .............149 The Machine Does Not Print .................. 151 Other Printing Problems..................
Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine type. ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
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❖ Printer Reference (this manual) Describes system settings, operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine’s printer function. ❖ Scanner Reference (PDF file - CD-ROM 1) Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine’s scan- ner function. ❖ Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite DeskTopBinder Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled “Scanner Driver and Document Management Utility”.
How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury, or damage to proper- * The statements above are notes for your safety.
1. Getting Started Control Panel AJO001S Indicators Main power indicator Display errors and machine status. Lights when the main power switch is turned on. d: Add Staple indicator D: Add Toner indicator Important B: Load Paper indicator ❒ Do not turn off the main power L: Service Call indicator switch while the On indicator is lit M: Open Cover indicator...
Getting Started Function keys Function status indicators Press to switch between the “Copy”, These show the status of the above func- “Document Server”, “Fax”, Printer”, and tions: “Scanner” screens. • Green: the function is active. The indicator for the selected function •...
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Control Panel [Form Feed] [Print Jobs] Press to print all the data left in the ma- Press to display print jobs sent from a chine's input buffer. computer. [Error Log] Note Press to display the error logs of print ❒ When the machine is online, the status jobs that sent from a computer.
Getting Started User Authentication When user authentication (User Code User Code Authentication Authentication, Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, LDAP Au- (Using a Printer Driver) thentication, or Integration Server Authentication) is set, the authentica- When user authentication is set, spec- tion screen is displayed. Unless a val- ify the user code in the printer prop- id user name and password are erties of a printer driver.
User Authentication Logoff (Using the Control Login (Using a Printer Driver) Panel) When Basic Authentication, Win- dows Authentication, LDAP Authen- Follow the procedure below to log off ti c at i on , o r I n t e g r a t i o n S e r v e r when Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication is set, make encryp- Authentication, LDAP Authentica-...
Getting Started Connecting the Machine Reference Connect the USB 2.0 interface ca- ble to the USB port. For information about connection using Ethernet and wireless LAN, see “Confirming the Connection”, Network Guide. For information about connection using Bluetooth, see the manual that comes with the optional Blue- tooth interface unit.
Connecting the Machine Turn off the main power switches Connecting the Machine to the of the machine and computer. Host Using the Parallel Cable / Important IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Cable ❒ Before turning off the main power switch, see “Turning Off Connect the machine to the host com- the Power”, General Settings puter using the optional parallel...
Getting Started Turn on the computer. Turn off the main power switch. Note Important ❒ When using Windows 95 / 98 / ❒ Make sure the main power is Me / 2000 / XP and Windows off. See “Turning On the Pow- Server 2003, a printer driver in- er”, General Settings Guide.
Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for set- Limitation ting paper on the bypass tray. Use the ❒ The following functions are dis- bypass tray to print onto OHP trans- abled when printing from the by- parencies, labels, thick paper, and en- pass tray:...
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Getting Started ❒ Fan the paper to get air between Adjust the paper guides to the pa- the sheets to avoid a multi-sheet per size. feed. ❒ When setting an OHP transpar- Important ❒ If the paper guides are not flush ency, make sure that its front against the paper, skewing and and back sides are properly po-...
Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray Reference Setting Custom Size Paper For printer driver settings, see the printer driver Help. Note For details about setting custom ❒ The following procedures are not sizes, see p.15 “Setting Custom required if you select [Driver / Com- Size Paper”.
Getting Started ❒ If the printer driver is not used, se- Enter the vertical size of the paper lect [Machine Settings] from [Bypass using the number keys, and then Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of press [#]. [Printer Features] (see p.128 “Sys- tem”).
2. Preparing the Machine Quick Install Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the CD-ROM provided. Using Quick Install, the PCL printer driver and/or RPCS printer driver and SmartDeviceMonitor for Client is installed under network environment, and TCP/IP port will be set.
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Preparing the Machine Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD- ROM. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe”...
Confirming the Connection Method Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
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Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394) None ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394)
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Confirming the Connection Method Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. ZZZ003S Reference See the explanation of how to install the printer driver for each type of net- work printer.
Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via parallel, USB, IEEE 1394 (SCSI print), and Bluetooth connections. Windows operating system version determines the available connection methods. • Windows 95: • Parallel connections • Windows 98: • Parallel connections •...
Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Important ❒ To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000 / XP Profes- sional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an ac- count that has Manage Printers permission.
Preparing the Machine Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP) Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, 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.
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Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port 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 machine not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the machine.
Preparing the Machine Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (IPP) Important ❒ To install printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission. For this, log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
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Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://printer's address/printer” as the print- er's address. If the server authentication is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://printer's address/printer” (Internet Explorer 5.01, or a higher version must be installed). (example IP address: 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer https://192.168.15.16/printer...
Preparing the Machine Changing the Port Settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client set- tings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. Windows 95 / 98: Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use.
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Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Windows XP, Windows Server 2003: Open the [Printers and Faxes] window from the [Start] menu. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. Click the icon of the machine you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
Preparing the Machine Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Enter the printer name or IP 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 the device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”.
Preparing the Machine Using the LPR Port Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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Using the LPR Port 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]. The port is added. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:].
Preparing the Machine Using as a 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, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.
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Using as a Windows Network Printer Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer models 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.
Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This explains how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer 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. Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK].
Preparing the Machine Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer may not print properly. Follow the procedure below to disable form feed according to the operating sys- tem used: •...
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 comput- er and no print jobs are in progress. The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine.
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Preparing the Machine Specify the location where USB Printing Support is located, and then click [Next >]. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of USB Printing Support are stored in the following location: D:\DRIVERS\USBPRINT\WIN98ME Check the location, and then click [Next >]. USB Printing Support is installed.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Click [Finish]. Installation is complete. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.
Preparing the Machine Specify the location where the source files of the printer driver is stored. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: • RPCS D:\DRIVERS\RPCS\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PCL 5e D:\DRIVERS\PCL5E\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 •...
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Installing the Printer Driver Using USB In the Found New Hardware Wizard display, click [Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]], and then click [Next >]. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Note ❒ If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. ❒...
Preparing the Machine Troubleshooting for Using USB Problems Solutions The machine is not automatically recognized. Turn off the power of the machine, reconnect the USB cable, and then turn it on again. Windows has already configured the USB set- Open Windows' Device Manager, and then, tings.
Printing with Parallel Connection Printing with Parallel Connection To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when install- ing the printer driver. Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. Click [Finish] in the installation completion dialog box. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed.
Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine. Important ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print during installation. ❒...
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Preparing the Machine Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Note ❒ If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. ❒ 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.
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Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Follow the on-screen instructions. When installation is complete, the printer connected to “1394_00n” appears in the [Printers] window: (“n” shows the number of printers connected.) Note ❒ If the printer driver has already been installed, the printer icon is added to the [Printers] window.
Preparing the Machine Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Important ❒ SCSI print must be set to “active” from the control panel. For details, see Net- work Guide. ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Note ❒...
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Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Specify the location where the source files of the printer driver is stored, and then click [Next >]. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: •...
Preparing the Machine Printing with Bluetooth Connection Supported Profiles ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP. • When connecting more than one Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computer at the same time, the first device that establishes connection is se- lected.
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Printing with Bluetooth Connection Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. Check that the printer you want to use appears in 3Com Bluetooth Connec- tion Manager. On the [Tool] menu, click [COM port]. Check that the message “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx) “ appears under Client Ports.
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Preparing the Machine Configuring Security Mode Settings Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. On the [Tools] menu, click [Security Mode]. The [Security Mode] dialog box appears. Select the security mode in the [Security Mode:] list. If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password.
If a Message Appears during Installation If a Message Appears during Installation Message number 58 or 34 indicates that the printer driver cannot be installed us- ing Auto Run. Install the printer driver using [Add Printer] or [>Install Printer]. For Windows 95 / 98 / Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0: On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Preparing the Machine Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.58 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed di- rection settings to be automatically sent to the printer.
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Making Option Settings for the Printer ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be installed, and TCP/IP must be used. • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS printer driver.
Preparing the Machine If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Limitation ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
Installing Font Manager 2000 Installing Font Manager 2000 Limitation ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To in- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.
Preparing the Machine Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, 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\(Lan- guage)\DISK1\”...
3. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use. ❒...
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PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ 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.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ 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.
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PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ 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.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
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PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see Printer Driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application.
Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - 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.
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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.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ 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.
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RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ 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.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ 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.
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RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ 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.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
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RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Default Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Reference For details, see Printer Driver Help.
4. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the Printing Method machine for printing, without having to open a PDF application. ❖ Using DeskTopBinder Lite Limitation PDF files registered with Desk- ❒ This function is possible only when TopBinder Lite can be sent directly the optional PostScript 3 unit is in- to the machine for printing.
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 for copying] and [Mask type:]. Important ❒ This function is designed to discourage copying of confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.
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Unauthorized Copy Control ❖ Printing a document using [Data security for copying] AJO041 The print preview of the pattern and text you have set is displayed. The document is copied or stored in this machine or another copi- er/multifunction machine where the optional Copy Data Security unit is installed.
Other Print Operations Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. Note ❒...
Unauthorized Copy Control Reference For details about setting [Mask type:], see Printer Driver Help. Limitation ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ Printing at 200 dpi is not possible. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. Note ❒...
Other Print Operations Using the Print Job List Print files stored in the machine can be printed. You can select the print files from the Complete List or List Per User ID screen. Selecting the Initial Print Job List For the print job list, select one of the two display types: •...
Using the Print Job List Displaying a Print Job List A list of files stored in the machine can be viewed on the display panel. Press the {Printer} key. AJO030S The Printer screen appears. Press [Print Jobs]. Either the Complete List or List Per User ID screen appears, depending on the [Initial Print Job List] setting in [System] of [Printer Features].
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Other Print Operations [Sample Print Job List] [UPrev.] / [TNext.] Displays only Sample Print files If the list of files does not fit on the stored in the machine. See p.86 “Sam- screen, scroll down to view the list. ple Print”. [Exit] [Hold Print Job List] Returns to the Printer screen.
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Using the Print Job List Reference For details about printing from the List Per User ID screen, see p.98 “Print- ing from List Per User ID”. Note ❒ The display is not updated if a new file is stored while the list of stored files is displayed.
Other Print Operations Sample Print ❒ If the first set of the Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After files is not as you expected and you you have checked the result, remain- do not want to print remaining ing sets can be printed or canceled us- sets, delete the Sample Print file...
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Sample Print Start printing from the applica- Press [Sample Print Job List]. tion's [Print] dialog box. A list of Sample Print files stored in the machine appears. Note ❒ Make sure to set more than two copies. The Sample Print job is sent to the machine, and the first set is printed.
Other Print Operations Enter the new number of sets us- Deleting Sample Print Files ing the number keys. If you are not satisfied with the sam- ple printout, you can delete the Sam- ple Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable.
Locked Print Locked Print ❒ After the Locked Print file is print- Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents ed, the job is automatically deleted. on the machine over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data us- Printing a Locked Print File ing the display panel once it is stored in this machine.
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Other Print Operations Press [Print Jobs]. Select the file you want to print by pressing it. Note ❒ To select all print jobs, press [Se- lect All Jobs]. ❒ Press [UPrev.] or [TNext.] to scroll through the list. A list of print files stored in the ma- chine appears.
Locked Print Press [Yes]. Deleting Locked Print Files The locked file is printed. Press the {Printer} key to display Important the Printer screen. ❒ When printing is completed, the stored file is deleted. Press [Print Jobs]. Note A list of print files stored in the ma- ❒...
Other Print Operations Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold Printing a Hold Print File a file in the machine, and print it from the computer or the machine's control The following procedure describes panel later. how to print a Hold Print file with the Limitation RPCS printer driver.
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Hold Print Start printing from the applica- Select the file you want to print tion’s [Print] dialog box. by pressing it. The Hold Print job is sent to the Note machine and stored. ❒ To select all print jobs, press [Se- lect All Jobs].
Other Print Operations Deleting Hold Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. A list of print files stored in the ma- chine appears. Press [Hold Print Job List]. A list of Hold Print files stored in the machine appears.
Stored Print Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the Printing a Stored Print File machine, and then print it from the computer or the machine's control The following procedure describes panel later. how to print a Stored Print file with Limitation the RPCS printer driver.
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Other Print Operations Click [Details...], and then enter a Select the file you want to print User ID in the [User ID:] box. by pressing it. Note Note ❒ You can also set a password. ❒ To select all print jobs, press [Se- The same password must be en- lect All Jobs].
Stored Print Press [Yes]. Press [Delete]. The Stored Print file is printed. The delete confirmation screen will appear. Note ❒ Press [No] to cancel printing. Note ❒ If multiple print files are select- ❒ To stop printing after printing ed, and some of these require a has started, press [Exit], and password, the machine deletes then press [Job Reset].
Other Print Operations Printing from List Per User ID If you select [List Per User ID] from [Ini- Select the desired print jobs. tial Print Job List] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see p.82 “Selecting the Ini- tial Print Job List”), you can select printing files from the list of user IDs.
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Printing from List Per User ID ❒ If you select Stored Print, the Press the user ID whose file you number you set on the confir- want to print. mation screen is applied to all files of the selected print job type.
Other Print Operations Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a computer to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ During Spool Printing, the hard disk is accessed and the Data-In indicator blinks.
Form Feed Form Feed This section gives instructions for op- Print Using a Selected Tray erating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the Select the tray for form feed from machine has run out.
Other Print Operations Note Canceling Form Feed ❒ You cannot stop printing data that has already been pro- Press [Reset]. cessed. For this reason, printing may continue for a few pages Delete the stored print jobs, and after you press [Job Reset]. then cancel form feed.
Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Press [Job Reset] on the display Windows - Canceling a Print panel or the {Clear/Stop} key on the control panel. Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, showing all print jobs currently queued for printing.
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Other Print Operations Press [Yes] to cancel the print job. Note ❒ Press [No] to return to the previ- ous display. Important ❒ If the machine is shared by mul- tiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. ❒...
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. Limitation ❒ 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.
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Other Print Operations Press [Details]. A detailed error log appears. Note ❒ Press [UPrev.] or [TNext.] to scroll the error files. ❒ Press [Exit] after checking the log. ❒ Press [Back to List] to return to the error log list. ❒...
Covers Covers Using this function, you can insert cover and back sheets fed from a different tray to that of the main paper, and print on them. Reference For printing methods, see the printer driver Help. Limitation ❒ To use this function, Collate must be set. Rotating Collate cannot be set. Note ❒...
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Other Print Operations • Front cover printed on one side AEV032S • Blank • When printing one side AEV018S • When printing both sides AEV033S ❖ Front and Back cover Prints the first and last page of the document as the cover and back cover pages. •...
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Covers • Front cover printed on both sides, back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is even AEV036S • Front cover printed on both sides, back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is odd AEV037S •...
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Other Print Operations • When printing both sides AEV041S...
Slip sheet Slip sheet ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between each page • Print AEV019S • Blank AEU023S ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between OHP transparencies • Print AEV020S • Blank AEU024S...
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Other Print Operations Note ❒ Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. ❒ When the duplex printing or cover printing is set, you cannot insert slip sheets. ❒ The slip sheet should be the same size and orientation as the main paper. ❒...
Chaptering Chaptering The specified page is printed on the same side as the first page, like a book. Also, you can insert chapter slip sheets before specified pages, and select whether or not to print on the slip sheets. Reference For printing methods, see the printer driver Help.
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Other Print Operations • Print on front side only Prints on the front side of the chapter slip sheets even if duplex printing is selected. AJO022S • Blank AJO024S Note ❒ The slip sheet should be the same size and orientation as the body of the paper.
User Defined Pages User Defined Pages Using this function, you can specify the page numbers for each input tray. Reference For printing methods, see the printer driver Help. Limitation ❒ This function is available with the PCL 6/5e printer driver only. ❒...
Other Print Operations Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data transmitted from a computer in memory. The following are the three types of collate: ❖...
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Collate Note ❒ You can set Collate in the RPCS printer driver. • If you cannot make Shift collate even with the optional finisher installed, options may not be set up correctly in the printer driver. Correct the printer driver's option settings. For details, see the printer driver Help. ❒...
Other Print Operations Printing with the Finisher You can collate or staple by installing the optional finisher. Make sure you read the following precautions when using the optional finisher: Reference For information about optional finishers, see General Settings Guide. To use the staple function, see p.119 “Staple”. ❖...
Printing with the Finisher Staple With the optional finisher installed, sets can be stapled individually when print- ing multiple sets. Staple Position The specified staple position varies depending on paper size, type, quantity and feed orientation. The following table shows staple positions: AGP015S Reference •...
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Other Print Operations Stapling Precautions Limitation ❒ Stapling can be done only with the optional finisher installed. ❒ Stapling cannot be done when paper is fed from the bypass tray. ❒ You cannot interrupt the current job with a job for another function requiring stapling or collating.
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Printing with the Finisher ❒ Staple printing will be canceled under the following conditions: • If the number of staple jobs exceeds maximum. For information about the maximum number, see “Specifications”, General Settings Guide. • If a paper size that cannot be stapled is selected. For information about pa- per sizes that can be stapled, see “Specifications”, General Settings Guide.
5. Printer Features Reference For more information about copier features and system settings, see Copy Ref- erence and General Settings Guide. Printer Features Menu There are seven menu items in the Printer Features menu: • List / Test Print • Maintenance •...
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Printer Features Menu Default System Memory Usage See p.128 “System”. Duplex Copies Blank Page Print Edge Smoothing Toner Saving Printer Language Sub Paper Size Page Size Letterhead Setting Bypass Tray Setting Priority Edge to Edge Print Default Printer Language Tray Switching Host Interface I/O Buffer See p.132 “Host Inter-...
Adjusting Printer Features Adjusting Printer Features Printer Features allows basic adjustment of operations when using the machine as a printer. Although factory default settings are suitable for most printing jobs, Printer Fea- tures gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer opera- tions.
Printer Features Printer Features Parameters ❖ PCL Config. / Font Page List / Test Print You can print the current configu- ration and installed PCL font list. ❖ Multiple Lists ❖ PS Config. / Font Page You can print the configuration You can print the current configura- page and error log.
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Printer Features Parameters ❖ System Interpreting the configuration page Displays settings made under the System menu. ❖ System Reference Reference • Unit Number For details, see p.128 “System”. Displays the serial number as- signed to the board by its manu- ❖...
Printer Features Maintenance System ❖ Menu Protect ❖ Print Error Report This procedure lets you protect Select this to have an error report menu settings from accidental printed when a printer or memory change. It makes it impossible to error occurs. change menu settings with normal •...
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Printer Features Parameters ❖ Auto Delete Temporary Print Jobs ❖ Memory Usage You can select to automatically de- You can select the amount of mem- lete print jobs temporarily stored ory used in Font Priority or Frame in the machine. Priority, according to paper size or resolution.
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Printer Features ❖ Blank Page Print ❖ Printer Language You can select whether or not to You can specify the printer lan- print blank pages. guage. • On • Auto • Off • PCL Pages that match one of the follow- •...
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Printer Features Parameters ❖ Edge to Edge Print Note You can select whether or not to ❒ Default: print on the entire sheet. • Metric version: A4 • Off × 11 • Inch version: 8 • On ❖ Letterhead Setting Note You can rotate original images ❒...
Printer Features Host Interface PCL Menu ❖ I/O Buffer ❖ Orientation You can set the size of the I/O You can set the page orientation. Buffer. Normally it is not neces- • Portrait sary to change this setting. • Landscape •...
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Printer Features Parameters ❖ Point Size ❖ Extend A4 Width You can set the point size you want You can extend the printing area to use for the selected font. width (when printing on A4 sheet with PCL). • 4.00 to 999.75 by 0.25 •...
Printer Features PS Menu PDF Menu This menu appears only when the op- This menu appears only when the op- tional PostScript 3 unit is installed. tional PostScript 3 Unit is installed. ❖ Data Format ❖ Change PDF Password You can select a data format. Set the password for the PDF file executing PDF Direct Print.
6. Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents on the machine's hard disk, allowing you to edit and print as and when you want. Limitation ❒ Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function.
7. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and therefore contain all the functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and setting items used for configuring the model you are using. Reference For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine List of the Setting Items Web Image Monitor The following are the items of Web Image Monitor available with the machine: R : Read W : Write : None Note ❒ Depending on the security settings, certain items may not be displayed. Menu Before login After login as...
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List of the Setting Items Menu Before login After login as Admin. Configuration Device Settings System Paper Date/Time Timer E-mail Auto E-mail Notifica- tion On-demand E-mail Notification File Transfer User Authentication Management Administrator Au- thentication Manage- ment ...
The Functions and Settings of the Machine Menu Before login After login as Admin. Configuration Security Network Security Access Control IPP Authentication SSL/TLS Certificates RC Gate Setup RC Gatee Update RC Gate Firmware ...
List of the Setting Items UNIX The following UNIX commands can be used with the machine: Device Option Value Function Summary binding longedge, shortedge, left, top, Specifies the binding direction for right duplex printing. copies Number of copies (1 - 999) Specifies the number of copies.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine Settings That Can be Used with PostScript 3 The following PostScript 3 settings can be used with the machine: Note ❒ Depending on a type of printer drivers, different items may be displayed. Settings Selectable Items Collate...
8. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD- Three CD-ROMs come with this printer: “Printer Drivers and Utilities”, “Oper- ating Instructions”, and “Scanner Driver and Document Management Utility”. The following are included in the three separate CD-ROMs. ❖ Font Manager 2000 For installing new screen fonts, or organizing and managing fonts already in the system.
Appendix Viewing the contents of the CD-ROM Follow the procedure below to view the contents of the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Click [Browse This CD-ROM]. Explorer starts and displays the contents of the CD-ROM. Printer Drivers for This Printer Printing requires installing a printer driver appropriate to your operating system.
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Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM ❖ PCL printer drivers Two kinds of PCL printer driver (PCL 5e and PCL 6) are included on the CD- ROM that comes with this machine. These drivers allow your computer to communicate with this machine via a printer language. Note ❒...
Appendix SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin is an application that uses TCP/IP and IPX/SPX to monitor network printers. It can monitor multiple network printers using IP address. We recommend that network administrators use this application. ❖ File path SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin is stored in the following folder in the CD- ROM.
Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client has the following functions. We recommend that users install this application. • Printing in a peer-to-peer network, using TCP/IP or IPP from Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0. •...
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Appendix ❖ Available functions SmartDeviceMonitor for Client has the following functions. • Peer-to-peer print function • Prints directly on the network printer without sending any data to a print server. • Prints on a substitute printer when there are too many jobs waiting on the specified printer, or when an error disables printing (Recovery Printing).
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Display Panel This section describes the principal messages that appear on the panel display. If a message not described here appears, act according to the message. Reference Before turning the main power off, see “Turning On the Power”, General Set- tings Guide.
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Appendix Messages/Second messages Causes Solutions IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11b interface unit Turn off the machine and has a problem. was not inserted when the ma- check the IEEE 802.11b inter- chine was turned on, or it was face unit is inserted correctly. pulled out after the machine Then, turn the machine on turned on.
Troubleshooting The Machine Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Check the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the machine. Turn on the main power switch. Is the machine online? If not, press [fOnline] on the display panel. Does the printer function If so, check the error message on the display panel and take re- status indicator stay red?
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Appendix Possible Cause Solutions When using wireless LAN, Check access point settings when in the infrastructure mode. De- is the access point correctly pending on the access point, client access may be limited by MAC set? address. Also, check there are no problems in transmission between access point and wired clients, and between access point and wireless cli- ents.
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Troubleshooting Problem Solutions Is the Data In indicator If not, data is not being sent to the machine. blinking or lit after starting ❖ When the machine is connected to the computer using the print job? the interface cable Check the machine port settings are correct. For parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set.
Appendix Other Printing Problems Problem Causes and Solutions The print on the If the [Toner saving] check box is selected in the printer driver settings, the entire page is fad- entire page will be faded when printed. For the RPCS printer driver, [Toner saving] is located on the [Print Quality] tab.
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Troubleshooting Problem Causes and Solutions When using Win- Make sure the application's paper size and orientation settings match those dows 95 / 98 / Me of the printer driver. / 2000 / XP, Win- If a different paper size and orientation are set, select the same size and ori- dows Server 2003, entation.
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Appendix Problem Causes and Solutions It takes a long Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time for the ma- time to complete a chine to process, so simply wait when printing such data. print job. Changing the following settings with the printer driver may help speed up printing: ❖...
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Troubleshooting Problem Causes and Solutions It takes a long The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process. If the Data In time to complete a indicator is blinking, data is being processed. Simply wait until printing re- print job sumes.
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Appendix Problem Causes and Solutions No transmission Check using the following procedure: when using 1394 Confirm the IEEE 1394 interface cable is connected securely. interface connec- Restart the computer. tion If the error occurs even after executing the above operation, proceed to the following steps.
System Settings (Parallel Connection) System Settings (Parallel Connection) ❖ Parallel Timing ❖ Bidirectional Communication Specifies the timing for the parallel Specifies, for instance, how a print- interface. Normally, you do not er connected to the parallel inter- need to change this setting. face responds to a status request.
Appendix Precautions when using Windows Server 2003 Precautions When Using the Terminal Server Mode Certain printer driver functions are disabled. Disabled functions are displayed in gray. When using all printer driver functions, use Windows Server 2003 in the normal mode.
Specifications Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component Specifications 600 × 600 dpi Resolution 300 × 300 dpi 200 × 200 dpi Printing speed Type 1: • 25 ppm Type 2: •...
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Appendix Component Specifications Operating systems sup- Windows 95 / 98 / Me ported by this machine Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows NT 4.0 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X v10.1 or higher Network cable 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T shielded twisted-pair (STP, Catego- ry/Type5) cable.
Specifications Options Limitation ❒ Only one optional interface board can be installed in the machine at a time. Therefore, the optional IEEE 1394 interface board, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, the IEEE 1284 interface board, and Bluetooth interface unit cannot be in- stalled concurrently.
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Appendix IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1284 ❖ Required cableed: Standard IEEE 1284 compliant Micro Centronics 36 pin cable IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H ❖ Transmission spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒...
INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 , 164 Hard disk , 161 Bypass tray , 13 Hold print , 92 deleting , 94 Host Interface , 132 Canceling a job Windows , 103 Chaptering , 113 IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A , 164 Clear/Stop key , 5 IEEE 1394 Interface Board Type B , 163 Collate , 116...
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PageMaker , 60 Unauthorized copy control , 78 PCL menu , 132 data security for copying , 78 PDF Direct Print , 77 mask type , 80 PostScript 3 Unit Type 3030 , 164 User Tools/Counter key , 5 Precautions when using the Terminal Server mode Windows Server 2003 , 160 Windows...