Summary of Contents for Konica Minolta BIZHUB C252
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Quick Guide [Print Operations] INDEX 1. Overview 2. Installing the Printer Driver 3. Setting Up Network Printing 4. Various Printing Methods 5. Various Settings 6. Troubleshooting 7. Appendix...
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Welcome Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Konica Minolta bizhub C252. The bizhub C252 is equipped with an integrated printer controller that allows you to print directly from Windows-compatible computers or Macintosh computers. This Quick Guide describes the printing functions, operations, usage, and safety precautions of the printer controller.
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When Used With Windows ... 2-2 Automatic Installation Using the Installer ... 2-3 To install the printer driver ... 2-4 Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard ... 2-6 For Windows XP/Server 2003 ... 2-6 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000/NT 4.0 ... 2-9 Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play ...
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For Mac OS X ...2-16 Selecting a Printer ...2-18 For Mac OS X ...2-18 For Mac OS 9.2 ...2-21 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...2-23 For Mac OS X ...2-23 For Mac OS 9.2 ...2-24 Setting Up Network Printing Overview of Network Functions ...3-1 Network Functions ...3-1...
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To Print ... 5-1 Printing on Banner Paper ... 5-3 Paper ... 5-3 Paper types ... 5-3 Printer Drivers and Supported Operating Systems ... 5-3 Specifying Printer Driver Settings ... 5-3 To specify printer driver settings ... 5-3 Printing ... 5-5 To print ...
About this Quick Guide This Quick Guide contains information for using the printing functions of the Konica Minolta printer controller. For details on the copy functions, scanning functions, box functions, fax functions, and printer functions refer to the re- spective User’s Guide.
Open the data in the application , “File”, an d then click “Pri nt”. Check that the printer name has been selected. If the printer is not selected, click the [ ] and select the printer. Specify the page range and the number of copies to print.
Available Printer Controller Functions The printer controller provides the following functions. - Printing from a computer (using the PCL printer driver or PS printer driver) - Support of network protocols including TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk - Direct printing over a network using SMB (Windows), LPR, and IPP print-...
Machine Modes The printer driver settings are mainly set using a computer, however, the font list can be printed, and the printer controller settings and default print set- tings can be set using the control panel of this machine. In addition, fax and scanning operations can be used by switching the mode.
Overview Printing Flow When using this printing system as a printer, the flow of the main process is described below. Print commands transmitted from the application are received by the printer driver. Data is transmitted to this machine over a parallel interface (IEEE 1284) when...
Data is transmitted to this machine over a parallel interface (IEEE 1284) when this machine is used as a local printer, over a USB interface when this ma- chine is used as a USB printer, or over an Ethernet interface (TCP/IP, IPX/ SPX or AppleTalk) when this machine is used as a network printer.
Overview Operation Environment The system requirements for using this printing system and the interfaces used for connection are explained below. Compatible Computers and Operating Systems Check that the computer being connected meets the following conditions. Windows Item Operating System Processor Memory Drive Web Browser (when using Pag-...
The various interfaces that can be used to connect this printing system to a computer are described below. Ethernet Interface Connect when using this printing system as a network printer. Supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX standards. In addition, the Ethernet in- terface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, peer-to-peer), IPX/SPX (NetWare) and AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols.
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Overview Connection Diagram The printer cables can be connected to each port at the back of this ma- chine. Machine (rear view) USB port cable Parallel Parallel port cable C252 Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Setup of the printing system as described below. Connect this machine to a computer. (Refer to “Compatible Interfaces” on page 1-6.) Install the printer driver. (Refer to “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 2-1.) When using a network connection, set up the network. (Refer to “Set- ting Up Network Printing”...
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As necessary, set the interface timeout settings and parallel interface mode (Compatible, Nibble, or ECP) in the Utility mode on the control pan- el. For details, refer to “Printer Settings in Administrator Mode” on the Us- er’s Guide [Print Operations].
The installation method also differs depending on the version of Windows that you are using. Refer to the table below for the ap- propriate procedure for installing the printer driver on your computer.
If the wizard starts up in order to add new hardware with a USB or parallel connection, click [Cancel]. For IPP printing, it is not necessary to install the printer driver at this time since IPP printing setup is performed when the printer driver is installed.
For the User Software CD-ROM (for a PCL driver), check that the installer starts up, and then continue with step 2. – For the PostScript Printer Driver CD-ROM (Win) (for a PS driver), double-click “UserInst.exe” in the Driver folder on the CD-ROM, and then continue with step 3.
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If the connection of this machine cannot be recognized or for par- allel connections, the machine will not be listed. When this occurs, select “Specify the Printer/MFP Except for the Above. (IP Address, Host Name)”, and then specify this machine directly.
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard Note For IPP printing, it is not necessary to install the printer driver at this time since IPP printing setup is performed when the printer driver is installed. For further details on IPP printing, refer to “IPP Printing (Windows 2000/ XP/Server 2003)”...
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Installing the Printer Driver For Windows XP, click “Add a printer” on the “Printer Tasks” menu. – For Windows Server 2003, double-click the “Add Printer” icon. Windows XP The Add Printer Wizard starts up. Click the [Next] button. Select “Local printer attached to this computer”, and then click the [Next] button.
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[OK] button. – Konica Minolta PCL Driver: User Software CD-ROM “Driver\bizhubC252_C252P” folder – Konica Minolta PostScript Driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- ROM “Driver\bizhubC252” folder Click the [OK] button. – The “Printers” list appears.
ROM drive. – Konica Minolta PCL Driver: User Software CD-ROM – Konica Minolta PostScript Driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- Click the [Start] button, point to “Settings”, and then click “Printers”. The Printers window appears. Double-click the “Add Printer” icon. The Add Printer Wizard starts up.
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“Driver\PS-PPD” folder – For Windows 2000 Konica Minolta PCL driver: User Software CD-ROM “Driver\bizhubC252_C252P” folder Konica Minolta PostScript driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- ROM “Driver\bizhubC252” folder – For Windows NT 4.0 Konica Minolta PCL driver: User Software CD-ROM “Driver\bizhubC252_C252P” folder Konica Minolta PostScript driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- ROM “Driver\bizhubC252”...
ROM drive. – Konica Minolta PCL Driver: User Software CD-ROM – Konica Minolta PostScript Driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- Turn the main power of this machine on. The Add New Hardware Wizard starts up. Click the [Next] button. Select “Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)”, and then click the [Next] button.
Insert the Windows printer driver CD-ROM into the computer’s CD- ROM drive. – Konica Minolta PCL Driver: User Software CD-ROM – Konica Minolta PostScript Driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- Turn the main power of this machine on. – For Windows Me The Add New Hardware Wizard starts up.
– For Windows 2000 Konica Minolta PCL driver: User Software CD-ROM “Driver\bizhubC252_C252P” folder Konica Minolta PostScript driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- “Driver\bizhubC252” folder Click the [OK] button (for Windows Me, click the [Next] button), and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– Konica Minolta PCL driver: User Software CD-ROM “Driver\bizhubC252_C252P” folder – Konica Minolta PostScript driver: PostScript Printer Driver CD- ROM “Driver\bizhubC252” folder Click the [Next] button, and then follow the on-screen instructions. – When the Digital Signature dialog box appears, click the [Continue] button.
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Check the “C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86” folder and delete the folder of the corresponding model if it is available. If the Konica Minolta PCL driver and Konica Minolta PostScript driver are both in- stalled, the model information of both drivers is deleted. If one driver is remaining, do not delete it.
When Used With Macintosh The installation procedure for the Macintosh printer driver differs depending on the Mac OS version and printer driver being used. Refer to the table below for the appropriate procedure for installing the printer driver on your Macin- tosh computer.
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On the Installation dialog box, click the [Install] button. – From the second time the printer driver is installed and thereafter, the [Install] button may appear as the [Upgrade] button. The printer driver is installed onto the Macintosh computer. When in- stallation is complete, a message appears.
If this machine appears as a printer of a Bonjour connection, select “KONICA MINOLTA” from the “Print Using” drop-down list, select “KONICA MINOLTA C252 PS(P)” in the model list, and then click the [Add] button. –...
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To specify an AppleTalk zone for an AppleTalk connection, select “Local AppleTalk Zone”. – When “IPP” is selected as the protocol in IP Printer, the text box for entering the queue name appears. For Mac OS 10.3, leave the queue name text box empty.
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Select “KONICA MINOLTA C252 PS(P)”, and then click the [Add] but- ton. – The selected printer is registered in the printer list. 2-20 Installing the Printer Driver C252...
Installing the Printer Driver For Mac OS 9.2 After connecting this machine, it can be used as a printer by selecting “Post- Script printer” under “Chooser” and by specifying the printer description (PPD) file. First, copy the printer description (PPD) file onto the Macintosh computer.
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The setting screen for adding Options appears. Select the option that is installed on this machine from Options In- stalled 1 and Options Installed 2. Click the [OK] button. The Chooser window appears again. Close the Chooser window. 2-22 Installing the Printer Driver C252...
For Mac OS X Open Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, located in “Applications”— “Utilities” of “Hard Disk”. Select the name of the printer to be deleted, and then click the [Delete] button. The selected printer is deleted. Close the printer list.
For Mac OS 9.2 Drag PPD file “KONICAMINOLTAC252UVxxx.ppd”, which is located in “System Folder”—“Extensions”—“Printer Descriptions” of “Hard Disk”, to the “Trash” icon. The related printer driver files are deleted. Restart the Macintosh computer. This completes the uninstallation procedure. 2-24 Installing the Printer Driver...
Setting Up Network Printing Overview of Network Functions Network Functions By connecting this machine to a network through the Ethernet port, this printing system can be used as a network printer. Printing system Ethernet This machine This printing system supports 10Base-T and 100Base-TX standards. In ad- dition, the Ethernet interface supports the TCP/IP (LDP/LPR, IPP, SMB), Net- BEUI (SMB), IPX/SPX (NetWare), and AppleTalk (EtherTalk) protocols.
XP, or Windows Server 2003. Windows 98SE and Windows Me cannot be used. LPR (Line Printer Request): This print request system can be used under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003. Enter the queue name as [Print].
Peer Printing Tool must be installed. For the details, refer to the table below. Conditions when the Peer to Peer Printing Tool must be installed while using Port 9100 Driver type Konica Minolta PCL Konica Minolta PostScript PostScript PPD C252...
If the printer driver is installed using the installer while this machine is con- nected to the network, the required Peer to Peer Printing Tool is also installed automatically, and Port 9100 is created. The printer driver is not compatible with the operating system.
Setting Up Network Printing Accessing PageScope Web Connection Setting the IP address for this machine enables you to access PageScope Web Connection. Use your Web browser to directly access PageScope Web Connection. To access PageScope Web Connection Start up the Web browser. In the “Address”...
Data can be printed from an application. Print jobs are specified from the application software. Open the data in the application, “File”, and then click “Print”. Check that the printer name has been selected in “Printer Name” or “Select Printer”. –...
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By clicking the [Preferences] button or the [Properties] button on the Print dialog box, you can specify the settings of each model on the printer driver dialog box that appears. For details, refer to “Set- ting Up the PCL Driver” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations], “Setting Up the PostScript Driver (Windows)”...
Check the printout, and then click the [OK] button or the [Yes] button. Note If the test page is not printed properly, check that the printer driver has been installed properly and that the network settings are complete. Various Printing Methods...
The Data indicator of this machine flashes. Note If the printer name does not appear in the list, select the printer in Print Center or the Printer Setup Utility. For details, refer to “Selecting a Print- er” on page 2-18.
The Data indicator of this machine flashes. Note If the printer name does not appear in the list, select the printer from the Chooser window. For details, refer to “Selecting a Printer” on page 2-18. The Print dialog box differs depending on the application.
Note The function names in this list are based on those displayed by the PCL printer driver in Windows XP. In addition, the items and setting values dis- played may differ depending on whether the options are installed or the settings are available.
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Watermark Distribution Number Stamping Copy Protect Select Color Original Image Type Quality Adjustment Pattern Use Printer Fonts User Authentication/ Account Track Account Track Overview Selects the tray where to output the printed pages. Specifies whether to print multiple copies in sets.
Mac OS 9.2 C252 ABCDEF Landscape Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Specifying the Paper Tab Settings”...
Windows and the Macintosh. 4-10 Output size Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Specifying the Paper Tab Settings”...
C252 ABCD Enlarged Original ABCD Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Graphics Tab” on the User’s Guide [Print...
You can specify the paper type being printed. Operating System Windows Note With the Konica Minolta PCL driver for Windows, the paper type settings can be pre-set by specifying the paper type of the paper tray. 4-12 Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings”...
Print data Printout Top binding Printout Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Layout Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Specifying the Device Options Tab...
Mac OS 9.2 C252 Hole punching ABCD ABCDEF Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Layout Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Specifying the Device Options Tab...
ABCD ABCD Operating System Windows 4-16 Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Specifying the Device Options Tab...
“Copies & Pages (General Settings)” and “Printer Specific Options (Finishing Options 1 to 4)” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Back cover ABCD ABCD...
Operations] “Printer Specific Options (Finishing Options 1 to 4)” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Per Page Setting Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Per Page Setting Tab...
Operating System Windows C252 Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Overlay Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Watermark Tab Settings”...
Operating System Windows Mac OS X Mac OS 9.2 Use Printer Fonts (Substitute Fonts) Specifies the replacement of TrueType fonts with printer fonts. Operating System Windows Mac OS 9.2 User Authentication When the authentication settings have been applied on this machine, you must enter the required user name and password.
Operating System Windows Mac OS X C252 Printer Driver Refer to Konica Minolta PCL “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] Konica Minolta PostScript “Specifying the Setup Tab Settings” on the User’s Guide [Print Operations] PostScript PPD “Security”...
Various Settings Various Settings Print Reports You can output the following four types of reports. Configuration Page: Outputs a list of this machine’s settings. Demo Page: Outputs a test page. PCL Font List: Outputs the PCL font list. PS Font List: Outputs the PS font list. To Print Press the [Utility/Counter] key.
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The User Setting screen appears. Touch [6 Printer Setting]. Touch [5 Print Reports]. Touch the button for the desired setting. – Configuration Page: Outputs a list of this machine’s settings. Demo Page: Outputs a test page. PCL Font List: Outputs the PCL font list.
457.3 to 1200 mm 127 to 160 g/m (18 to 47-1/4 inch) Printer Driver Supported Operating Systems Konica Minolta Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional, PCL Driver Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003 Konica Minolta Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional,...
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“Original Size” and “Output Size” drop-down lists on the Setup tab. Note For the Konica Minolta PCL driver, the custom size settings can only be specified from the printer driver setup dialog box, which can be displayed from the Printers window (for Windows XP/Server 2003,Printers and Fax- es window).
Various Settings Printing To print Press the [Utility/Counter] key in the control panel. Touch [6 Banner Printing]. Touch [ON], and then touch [OK]. Select a job to be printed from the computer, and then click “Print” on the “File” menu. Specify the desired settings, and then click the [OK] button.
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Slide the lateral guides to fit the size of paper being loaded. – Load one sheet at a time. – Print while supporting the loaded paper with your hands. If the following screen appears, touch [Complete]. Various Settings C252...
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Various Settings When printing is finished, touch [Finish]. – To continue printing, repeat steps 7 through 9. Touch [Yes]. C252...
“Print error” appears. A postscript error ap- pears. C252 Probable Cause The printer driver selected for printing is not compatible with the printer controller. The network cable, parallel cable, or USB cable is disconnected. An error has occurred in this ma- chine.
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If the problem persists after all of these procedures have been performed, read the User’s Guide [Copy Operations]. Probable Cause The printer driver selected for printing is not compatible with the printer controller. The network cable, parallel cable, or USB cable is disconnected.
Unable To Specify Desired Settings or Unable To Print as Specified Perform these troubleshooting procedures if you cannot specify the desired settings in the printer driver, or if the print results do not represent the set- tings that have been specified. Note Some of the printer driver functions cannot be combined with other func- tions.
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Check each setting in the printer driver. Install the required optional finish- er and enable it using the printer driver. Check the orientation setting. Check the punch position on the Layout tab of the printer driver setup dialog box.
Troubleshooting Error Message Message Cannot connect to the network. C252 Cause and Remedy A connection to the network could not be established. Check if the network cable is correctly connected. In addition, check that the Network Setting parameters on the Administrator Setting screen have been correctly specified.
Data Processing Printing Supported Paper Sizes Printer Fonts Compatible Computers C252 Specifications Built-in printer controller Common with the main body PPC750 FX 466 MHz 512 MB 40 GB Standard: Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) Optional: USB 1.1, USB 2.0, or IEEE 1284 Ethernet 802.2...
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• Windows XP Professional x64, Windows Server 2003 x64 Printer Driver • MacOS 9.2 PPD File • MacOS X 10.2 Printer Driver • MacOS X 10.3 or MacOS X 10.4 Printer Driver PageScope Web Connection Web Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later recommended (Java- Script enabled, Cookies enabled) Microsoft XML Parser MSXML3.X must be installed when...
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