Page 1 Digital Imaging System Operating Instructions (For Printer) DA-PC700 Options DA-PM64D (Except Europe) Before operating this machine, please read these instructions completely and keep these operating instructions for future reference. English...
Page 2 NDPS, NDS, , IPX, IPX/SPX, NDS Admin, NDS Administrator are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Novell, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. Panasonic Document Imaging Company has made every effort to supply trademark information about company names, products and services mentioned in this documentation. All third party and/or other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Page 3 Welcome to the DP-6000/7000.* Written with the new user in mind, these Operating Instructions provide all the necessary information about operating the printer functions, installing the printer drivers as well as the setup and operation when using this machine as a network printer. To get the most out of the machine, please read this manual before using it.
Page 4: Types Of Manuals
Types of Manuals The types of manuals available for the DP-6000/7000 are as follows: Manual bundled with the main unit (i.e. the copier) • Operating Instructions (For Copier) Explains the handling of the main unit and the copier functions. Manuals bundled with the Printer/Scanner Unit •...
Page 5 Using These Operating Instructions Organization The following is a summary of each chapter: Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer Explains some of the main components of the printer, preparations for printing, special features of the printer, network environments, power saver and the contents of the included CD-ROM.
Page 6 Chapter 10 Using Internet Services Explains how to use Internet Services with the printer. Chapter 11 Setting Print Mode Explains how to print using emulation mode. Chapter 12 Printing Reports/Lists Explains the types of reports/lists and the printing method. Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen Explains the items that can be set from the Tools Mode screen as well as the setting method.
Page 7 Conventions Icons used in this manual: Indicates important information and must be read in detail. Indicates supplementary information. Indicates references used in this manual. Manual titles are noted without double quotes while specific sections like "1.9.2 Disabling the power saver mode" are found within double quotes.
Page 8: Safety Notes
Read these safety notes as well as those of the Operating Instructions (For Copier) before using the printer functions of this machine. This section describes the graphic symbols used throughout this instructions. is used to alert operators to an operating procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, can result in severe injury or loss of life.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Types of Manuals Using These Operating Instructions Safety Notes Contents Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer Main Components and Their Functions ... 2 1.1.1 Back View ... 2 1.1.2 Using the Touch Panel Display ... 3 Getting Ready to Print ...
Page 10 Cancelling Printing From Printer ... 33 3.3.1 Cancelling Jobs in Process ... 33 3.3.2 Cancelling Jobs in the Printer ... 34 Forced Outputting ... 35 3.4.1 Outputting Waiting Jobs ... 35 3.4.2 Outputting in Emulation Mode ... 36 Switching Printer to Offline ... 37 Printing vs Copying/Scanning ...
Page 11 Chapter 6 Setup for TCP/IP (Windows NT/Windows 2000) Setup for TCP/IP (Windows NT/Windows 2000) ... 94 6.1.1 Flow of Setup ... 94 Setup for the Printer ... 95 6.2.1 Setting the LPD Port to Enable ... 95 6.2.2 Other Settings ... 99 Setup for Windows NT/Windows 2000 ...
Page 12 Chapter 9 Using the Internet Printing Protocol Introduction ... 132 9.1.1 System Environment ... 132 9.1.2 Setup ... 133 9.1.3 Other Setting Items ... 134 Setup of the Printer and Installing the Printer Driver ... 135 9.2.1 For Windows 2000 ... 135 Chapter 10 Using Internet Services 10.1 Using Internet Services ...
Page 13 Unable to Obtain Desired Print Results ... 221 15.4.4 No Notification ... 222 15.5 Using TCP/IP ... 223 15.5.1 When Using Windows 95/98/Me ... 223 15.5.2 When Using Windows NT 4.0 ... 224 *May not be available. Please see your Panasonic Authorized representative for details.
Page 14 15.6 Using SMB ... 225 15.6.1 The Printer is not Found ... 225 15.6.2 Cannot Print ... 226 15.6.3 Cannot Delete Documents From the Printer Window ... 226 15.6.4 Cannot Perform Auto Driver Downloading ... 227 15.7 Using Internet Services ... 228 Appendix Main Specifications ...
Page 15 Overview of the Printer 1.1 Main Components and Their Functions ... 2 1.2 Getting Ready to Print ... 4 1.3 Special Features of the Printer ... 6 1.4 Setting Printer Environment... 7 1.5 Network Printer Environments ... 8 1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment ... 13 1.7 Setting Port ...
Page 16: Main Components And Their Functions
Main Components and Their Functions The names and functions of various parts of the machine related to the printer feature are given below. For other parts, see "1.1 Main Components and Their Functions" of the Operating Instructions (For Copier) of the same series. 1.1.1 Back View Parallel interface connector...
Page 17: Using The Touch Panel Display
1.1.2 Using the Touch Panel Display There are buttons on the touch panel display for various operations. Touch these buttons directly to enable the feature to be selected. Read this sub-section together with "1.3 Using the Touch Panel Display" of the Operating Instructions (For Copier). The buttons displayed on the menu screen are explained below.
Page 18: Getting Ready To Print
This section explains the procedure for setting up the printer. The flow of operations is as follows: Check that the printer is switched off before handling it. If not, there is a danger of electric shock. Connect the cable and make the necessary set- tings.
Page 19 When connecting to a network When the printer is used via a network, it is necessary to define settings according to the network environment. • "1.4 Setting Printer Environment" • "1.5 Network Printer Environments" • "1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment" •...
Page 20: Special Features Of The Printer
• dpi is the abbreviation of Dot Per Inch and is the unit that indicates the number of dots that can be printed within a one-inch area. It is used as a unit indicating resolution. • Protocol is the essential communication regulation for carrying out data transmission. 1. This may not be available. Please see your Panasonic Authorized representative for details.
Page 21: Setting Printer Environment
Setting Printer Environment Setup the printer environment by following the flow chart below. Check the necessary settings for the printer environment as you proceed. When using AppleTalk, refer to the manuals that come with the PostScript software kit. Refer to "Chapter 7 Setup for Windows Networking" Refer to "1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment"...
Page 22: Network Printer Environments
Network Printer Environments The DP-6000/7000 series printer can be used as a network printer when connected to the network. The printer supports multiple protocols. As a result, one printer can be shared even over different network environments. This section describes the different network environments that be setup for the printer. Windows Networking (for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000) Server Message Block (SMB) is a protocol for sharing files and/or printers on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
Page 23 1.5 Network Printer Environments TCP/IP Direct Print Utility (for Windows 95/98/Me). The TCP/IP Direct Print Utility is a software which allows print data to be sent directly from a Windows 95/98/Me computer to a printer on the same network (Ethernet interface) without going through a server. As the printer supports the TCP/IP (LPD) protocol, the print data can be sent directly and printed from the Windows 95/98/Me computer when using this software.
Page 24 1.5 Network Printer Environments TCP/IP (for Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000) As the printer supports TCP/IP (LPD) protocol, print data can be sent directly and printed from a Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 computer. You will have to setup the IP address on the printer and on the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 computer. And once the printer on the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 computer is shared, you can also print from other Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 or Windows 95/98/Me computer on the network.
Page 25 AppleTalk (for Macintosh) As the printer supports AppleTalk protocol, you can print from Macintosh using EtherTalk. When using EtherTalk port, refer to the manuals that come with the optional PostScript software kit. NetWare The printer can be used in an environment using Novell NetWare as a network OS. "Chapter 8 Setup for NetWare"...
Page 26 Also, the items that can be set are also different. When Token Ring is used, refer to the manuals that come with the Token Ring kit. The Token Ring port may not be available. Please see your Panasonic Authorized representative for details.
Page 27: Setting Ip Address For Network Environment
Setting IP Address for Network Environment This section describes the necessary settings when installing in a network environment using TCP/IP protocol. 1.6.1 Flow of Setting Here, we will set the following items: • IP address • subnet mask • gateway address Setting method...
Page 28: Using Touch Panel Display For Setting
1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment 1.6.2 Using Touch Panel Display for Setting Setting IP address/subnet mask/gateway address Procedure Press Settings/Meter Check on the control panel and on the screen displayed, select Tools Mode. Enter the access number of the system administrator and touch Confirm. The factory default of the access number is "11111".
Page 29 Select Network Settings. Using or , or by using the finger to touch, select TCP/IP: IP Address and then touch Change Settings. Select Specify Address. • The IP address will be displayed when there is a DHCP environment. • The IP address will be set as Auto Obtain (DHCP) for factory settings. 1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment...
Page 30 1.6 Setting IP Address for Network Environment Using the keypad on the control panel, enter the IP address. Once three digits are entered, it will move to the next bit automatically. To move to the next bit when less than three digits are entered, touch Enter/Next. Once the input is completed, touch Save.
Page 31: Checking/Setting Dhcp Environment
1.6.3 Checking/Setting DHCP Environment As Windows NT/Windows 2000 can activate Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the printer can obtain address information from the DHCP server when there is a Windows NT/Windows 2000 computer on the network. When in a DHCP environment, use the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server at the same time.
Page 32: Setting Port
Setting Port After setting or checking the IP address, activate the port to be used and the UDP agent. This section describes the procedure to set the LPD port to Enable (factory setting: Enable) as well as the UDP agent to On (factory setting: On) as we will be using remotely controlled software like Auto Configuration.
Page 33 Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings. Select LPD. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Although the default setting of Port Status is Enable, we display the Disable setting here for illustrating this procedure of activating the port. 1.7 Setting Port...
Page 34 1.7 Setting Port Select Enable. Select Save. Select Close twice. Select Network Settings. Select Agent: UDP Start Up and then touch Change Settings. When the IP address has not been entered using Specify Address (factory setting: using Auto Obtain (DHCP)), the screen for setting the IP address will be displayed when LPD is set to Enable.
Page 35: Other Setting Items
Select Enable and then touch Save. Select Close to return to the screen of Step 4. Select Exit Tools. The machine will be rebooted. 1.7.2 Other setting items If necessary, define the settings for the following items related to LPD. However, there is no need to change the factory setting of these items under normal conditions.
Page 36: Power Saver
Power Saver 1.8.1 Using the Power Saver Mode Power saver is a feature to help reduce the power consumption of the machine to save power. Procedure Press the "Power Saver (On/Off)" button on the control panel. The display will become completely black and the "Power Saver (On/Off)" button will be lit.
Page 37: About The Included Cd-Rom
About the Attached CD-ROM The files included in the CD-ROM are as follows: CD-ROM for the printer kit: "PCL6 Printer Driver, Utilities & Documentation" • PCL6 (PCL 6 printer drivers) (for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000) • DP (Direct Print Utility) (for Windows 95/98/Me) •...
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Page 39: Chapter 2 Setup
Setup 2.1 Connecting Interface Cables... 26 2.2 Memory Allocation ... 28...
Page 40: Connecting Interface Cables
When connecting the printer to a host computer using parallel interface, you need parallel interface cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant and less than six (6) feet long or a one that is shielded. For details, contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative. If necessary, define the following settings: •...
Page 41: Ethernet
2.1.2 Ethernet The Ethernet interface supports the following types of cable: • 100Base-TX (Twisted Pair Cable) • 10Base-T (Twisted Pair Cable) The Ethernet interface cannot be installed together with the Token Ring interface. The procedure for connecting to the Ethernet interface is as follows: When the printer is connected to a 100Base-TX/10Base-T connector, and you want to fix the transmission speed of either connector, or you want to specify printer settings for the environment used, refer to "Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen"...
Page 42: Memory Allocation
Memory Allocation This section explains how to allocate memory. 2.2.1 Uses Memory is meant for the following uses: • System • Receive buffer • Page buffer • PCL memory 2.2.2 Suggested Values System use Area used by the printer system, with the capacity remaining unchanged. Receive buffer use A receive buffer is prepared for each of the multiple ports so as to receive data from the ports.
Page 43 Useful Operations 3.1 Flow of Printing ... 30 3.2 Checking Job Status ... 32 3.3 Cancelling Printing From Printer ... 33 3.4 Forced Outputting ... 35 3.5 Switching Printer to Offline ... 37 3.6 Printing vs Copying/Scanning ... 38...
Page 44: Flow Of Printing
Flow of Printing 3.1.1 For Windows The basic flow of printing from a Windows environment after installing the printer driver is as follows: (This may differ according to the host computer and system configuration used.) Activate application software used by the host device Refer to the manual of the application regarding its operation.
Page 45: Basic Way Of Printing
3.1.2 Basic Way of Printing The basic way of printing is as follows. For details, refer to the online Help in the printer driver. The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs according to the application used. Refer to the manual of the respective application. 3.1.3 Online Help Refer to the online Help for explanation on each of the printer driver items and on the...
Page 46: Checking Job Status
Checking Job Status The status of jobs stored in the memory can be checked by pressing the button, Job Status on the control panel. You can also check the job status of the printer using Internet Service. Procedure Press Job Status The Job Status screen is displayed.
Page 47: Cancelling Printing From Printer
Cancelling Printing From Printer To cancel a print job in process, cancel it from the host computer first. When you are not able to do so, choose one of the following operations to be done from the printer. • 3.3.1 Cancelling Jobs in Process •...
Page 48: Cancelling Jobs In The Printer
3.3.2 Cancelling Jobs in the Printer The procedure to cancel jobs that are stored in the printer is as follows: Once this operation is carried out, the data will be erased. Procedure Press Job Status Stop on the control panel. The Job Status screen is displayed.
Page 49: Forced Outputting
Forced Outputting This section explains about forced outputting which consists of the following two types: • 3.4.1 Outputting Waiting Jobs • 3.4.2 Outputting in Emulation Mode 3.4.1 Outputting Waiting Jobs Procedure Press the button, Job Status The Job Status screen is displayed. Select Output Waiting Jobs on the Job Status screen.
Page 50: Outputting In Emulation Mode
3.4.2 Outputting in Emulation Mode Procedure Press the button, Job Status On the Job Status screen displayed, touch with your finger directly on the job displayed with "Data Wait" message. From the screen displayed, select End Receive Data. Printing starts. Stop on the control panel.
Page 51: Switching Printer To Offline
Switching Printer to Offline Select Print Mode from the Menu screen to switch the printer to offline. Once Offline is selected, the printer will not be able to receive data. Also, data that is being transmitted will be interrupted and cannot be printed. Select Online for the printer to resume receiving of data.
Page 52: Printing Vs Copying/Scanning
Printing vs Copying/ Scanning The touch panel display will be as follows during printing or transmission. When Exit is selected on the screen displayed, the next copying/scanning operation can be programmed ahead without disrupting the current printing operations. The following table explains about the relationship between the printing function and the copying/ scanning function.
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Page 57: Installing/Configuring The Printer Drivers
Installing/ Configuring the Printer Drivers 4.1 About the Printer Drivers ... 44 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers ... 45 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers ... 51...
Page 58: About The Printer Drivers
About the Printer Drivers This section gives an overview of the printer drivers. 4.1.1 The PCL 6 Printer Drivers The PCL 6 printer drivers are installed on Windows operating systems to provide a standard interface between an application program and the printer. By installing these printer drivers, print jobs are converted into the PJL and PCL 6 printer languages and then printed through the printer device.
Page 59: Installing/Uninstalling The Printer Drivers
Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers This section describes the procedure for installing and uninstalling the printer drivers. Two methods of installation are described here, one for a local printer and the other for a network printer. If you have installed an earlier version of the printer driver, uninstall it first by following the procedure in 4.2.3 before installing the new version.
Page 60 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers The "Printer Installation" dialog box appears. Check the printer model and then click Next. The "Available Platforms" dialog box appears. Choose Yes or No in "Do you want to share this printer on the network?". Then click Next.
Page 61 The "Ready to Start Copying" dialog box appears. Click Finish to continue. After the installation is completed, the following "Installation Successful" dialog box appears. For Windows 95/98/Me To restart the system, click Restart Windows Now. To exit the installation, click Exit to Windows. To configure the printer driver, click Printer Setup (for the Windows 95/98/ Me driver) or Printer Properties and Document Defaults (for the Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 driver).
Page 62: For A Network Printer
4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers 4.2.2 For a Network Printer Network printer refers to printer that is connected to your computer through a network. Procedure Follow Steps Installation" dialog box. Click Add Network Port. The "Add Network Printer Port" dialog box appears. Select the network printer from Network Neighborhood and then click OK.
Page 63: Uninstalling The Printer Drivers
4.2.3 Uninstalling the Printer Drivers • For drivers installed by the "Setup.exe" program, use the "Unsetup.exe" program to uninstall. • For Windows 95/98/Me alternate drivers installed in Windows NT/Windows 2000 server (workstation), use the "Unsetup.exe" program to uninstall the Windows 95/98/Me drivers and then activate the "Unsetup.exe"...
Page 64 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers Click Finish to continue. When the uninstallation is completed, click Restart Windows Now to ensure that the driver is completely removed from the system.
Page 65: Configuring The Printer Drivers
For details of all the different properties, refer to "4.3.2 Setting the Printer Properties". 4.3.1 Accessing the Printer Properties Dialog Box For Windows 95/98/Me Click Start, select Settings, followed by Printers. The "Printers" window appears. Select "Panasonic DP-6000/7000" printer icon. Select Properties from the "File" menu to display the "Properties" dialog box.
Page 66 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 Accessing the printer properties dialog box Follow Steps Panasonic DP-6000/7000 printer icon. Select Properties from the "Printer" menu to display the following "Properties" dialog box. Accessing the document defaults/printing preferences dialog box Follow Steps Panasonic DP-6000/7000 printer icon.
Page 67: Setting The Printer Properties
4.3.2 Setting the Printer Properties Through the printer properties (and document default/printing preference) dialog box, the printer driver will provide an interface for you to ensure that the driver settings match those of the physical printer and to select printer option settings for the different properties.
Page 68 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Printer The "Printer" tab defines two main types of settings: the current hardware configuration of the printer (Paper Source Options and Paper Output Options) as well as other printer settings that are not configured frequently. The hardware options installed to your printer must be correctly indicated here.
Page 69 Error Report Specify whether or not errors are to be reported when printing a PCL 6 job. Options include: • No Reporting The printer will not generate any error report. • Error Page (default) Error page will be printed when the printer encounters an error in printing the job. Select Substitution Tray Specify the output action when the tray with the paper size specified by the print job is not found.
Page 70 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Paper/Output For Windows 95/98/Me The "Paper/Output" tab has option settings that determine the print environment in which a job is printed. Notice that there are image displays of the job type, paper size, image orientation and 2 sided print on the left of these combo boxes, which will change according to the selections made.
Page 71 Paper Size Specify the paper size to be used. Options include: • A4 (210 297 mm) • 11 17" (Ledger) • 8.5 14" (Legal) • 5.5 8.5" (Statement) • A3 (297 420 mm) • 8.5 11" (Letter) (default) • A5 (148 210 mm) •...
Page 72 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers The paper sizes available for each paper source are as follows: Paper Size 17" 14" 8.5" 11" 13" Bk on Letter* Bk on Ledger* Bk on A4* Bk on A3* Custom • : Not supported; •...
Page 73 Image Orientation Specify the orientation of the image when printed. • Portrait (default) Portrait means the page is printed with the height of the image greater than the width. • Landscape Landscape means the page is printed with the width of the image greater than the height.
Page 74 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Output Options For Windows 95/98/Me The "Output Options" tab has some advanced features for sending a print job. There is an image display of the Collate Settings which represents the current selection. Clicking this image will toggle both the check box setting and the image display between the collate and uncollate selections.
Page 75 • Top Right Corner Apply one staple at the top-right corner of paper. • Left Double Apply two staples at the left edge of paper. • Right Double Apply two staples at the right edge of paper. • Bottom Left Corner Apply one staple at the bottom-left corner of paper.
Page 76 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Punch Position Specify the punch position around the paper edge which can be used for punching: • None (default) • Top • Bottom • Left • Right The following paper size/orientation can be used for punching. (long edge) or (short edge) is the edge of the paper which can be punched.
Page 77 First Sheet Enables you to select for the first sheet of your document, a paper source different from the rest of the output sheets as selected in Paper Source on the "Paper/Output" tab. Note that the paper size used for this different paper source must be the same as the rest of the document.
Page 78 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Graphics The "Graphics" tab has option settings that affect the quality of a printed output. Notice that there is a visual representation of the selected graphics mode. Clicking it will toggle both the radio button setting and the image display between the Raster and Vector selections.
Page 79 • Fine Provides smooth shades of grey. • Coarse Provides rough greyscale with high contrasts for images that will be scanned or copied. • Diffusion Creates the appearance of greyscales by randomly placing individual dots of ink. Best for photographic images but requires more processing time. Available only if Raster is selected for Graphics Mode.
Page 80 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Halftone Color Adjustment (for Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000) Click to display the "Halftone Color Adjustment" dialog box for setting the color adjustment values that are used to adjust the color of bitmap images for printing. Color adjustments affect certain attributes of the image, such as contrast and brightness.
Page 81 Delete Overlay To delete an overlay, select it in the "Overlay" list box, and click Delete Overlay. Click Yes to confirm deletion or No to abort the action. Delete All Deletes all overlays from any and all of the destinations. Query Page Overlay When this check box is selected, a message box requesting for confirmation will appear whenever a page overlay command is sent to the printer.
Page 82 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Layout For Windows 95/98/Me The Layout property provides six job finishing features for you to modify the printed layout of a document. Notice that an image is displayed for each type of layout mode selected and which also indicates the current page orientation.
Page 83 • Shadow A rectangle with drop shadow effect is drawn around each document page. Enabled when more than 1 is selected for Pages Per Sheet. No Rotation on Same Sheet (default: off) Specify how Multi-Up document pages of different orientation are to be handled on the same physical page by comparing other document pages with the first document page.
Page 84 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers (3) Fit To Output Size (available when Fit To Output Size is selected for Layout Mode) Fit to Output Size (default: A4 (210 297 mm)) Lists the possible paper sizes that can be used. The options available are similar to the settings of Paper Size on the "Paper/Output"...
Page 85 Page Position Specify the position where the document page is to be printed on the output: • Top Left • Top Right • Center (default) • Bottom Left • Bottom Right Page Border Specify the options of page border to be printed around each document page: •...
Page 86 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Watermarks For Windows 95/98/Me This property allows you to create, edit and delete watermarks, which are light images printed in the background on a page. The procedure to create a watermark is as follows: Specify the text for the watermark in Text (maximum 100 characters). Select Fonts to display the "Font"...
Page 87 To print a watermark, the options available include: In Background Selecting this prints the watermark underneath the primary texts and graphics in the document. Otherwise the watermark will be printed on top of all images in the document. Disabled if As Outline Only is selected. First Page Only Selecting this prints watermark on the first page of the document only.
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Page 89: Chapter 5 Setup For The Direct Print Utility 5.1 Using The Direct Print Utility
Setup for the Direct Print Utility 5.1 Using the Direct Print Utility ... 76 5.2 Setup of the Printer ... 78 5.3 Installing the Direct Print Utility ... 81 5.4 Status Indication ... 88 5.5 Uninstalling ... 90...
Page 90: Using The Direct Print Utility
Using the Direct Print Utility This section explains the operations environment when using the Direct Print Utility as well as the flow of setup. 5.1.1 System Configuration To use the Direct Print Utility, install the software on Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Me, setup the port and connect the printer to an Ethernet or Token Ring network.
Page 91: Flow Of Setup
5.1.3 Flow of Setup Setup for the printer Set the LPD port to Enable (factory setting: Enable) and define the setting for the protocol to be used by the transport layer. "5.2 Setting Up the Printer" Installing the Direct Print Utility Install the Direct Print Utility on a PC with Windows 95/98/Me OS only.
Page 92: Setup Of The Printer
Setup of the Printer To use the Direct Print Utility, it is necessary to set the LPD port to Enable (factory setting: Enable). The protocol to be used by the transport layer for the Windows 95/98/Me OS for the Direct Print Utility is TCP/IP (factory setting: Off).
Page 93 Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings. Select LPD. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Although the default setting of Port Status for LPD Port is Enable, we display the Disable setting here for illustrating this procedure of activating the port. 5.2 Setup of the Printer...
Page 94: Other Settings
5.2 Setup of the Printer Select Enable. Select Save. Restart the machine for the changes of setting to take place. 5.2.2 Other Settings If necessary, define the setting of the following items on the printer. However, there is no need to change the factory setting of these items for normal use. •...
Page 95: Installing The Direct Print Utility
Installing the Direct Print Utility This section describes the installation method for Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. 5.3.1 Overview To use Direct Print Utility, it is necessary to set the PC as follows: Setting the protocol (TCP/IP) Installing the Direct Print Utility software Setting up the printer (Installing the printer driver) Setting the Direct Print Utility port...
Page 96: Setting The Tcp/Ip Protocol
5.3 Installing the Direct Print Utility 5.3.2 Setting the TCP/IP Protocol The protocol needed to setup the Direct Print Utility port is the TCP/IP protocol. If you try to install the Direct Print Utility without installing the necessary protocol first, the following corresponding dialog box will be displayed: Follow the procedure below to install the TCP/IP protocol: The manuals that come with Windows 95/98/Me for details on the way to install the TCP/ IP protocol.
Page 97: Installation Procedure
5.3.3 Installation Procedure The procedure to install the Direct Print Utility is as follows: Procedure Start Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me. Click Start and select Run to display its dialog box. Insert in the "PCL Driver/Network Utility (Windows)" CD-ROM and enter "E:\Utilities\Win9x_Me\Dp\Setup.exe"...
Page 98 5.3 Installing the Direct Print Utility Read the welcome message carefully and then click Next to continue with the installation. If you do not need to change the destination location, click Next to continue. When the installation is completed, a dialog box like the one below appears. Click on the radio button of "Yes, I want to restart my computer now"...
Page 99: Setting The Port
5.3.4 Setting the Port To setup the Direct Print Utility port, a printer must be seup first. If no printer has been setup earlier, it is necessary to add one to the local printer port. The installation procedure of the Direct Print Utility port is as follows: Procedure Double-click the "My Computer"...
Page 100 5.3 Installing the Direct Print Utility Click the "Details" tab. Click Add Port. The "Add Port" dialog box appears. Click on the radio button for Other, followed by the port, FX TCP/IP DPU Port and then OK. The "FX TCP/IP DPU Port Setup" dialog box appears. Enter the port name and IP address by referring to the explanations below.
Page 101 Port Name Enter a name for identifying the printer. Use only alphanumeric characters in the name. Do not use colon (:) or space. IP Address Enter the IP address allocated to the printer. When the DNS (Domain Name System) has been set, the printer host name can be entered instead. •...
Page 102: Status Indication
Status Indication After the printer has been set up, a new printer window will be displayed. This section explains the various items and possible status displayed in the printer window. [Document Name] Name of the print file. [Status] Status of the printer. The various kinds of status listed below will be displayed only when a print job is sent from a PC with a port setup by Direct Print Utility.
Page 103 [Owner] Owner (user who sends print instructions) of the print file. [Progress] Total number of pages for a print file. During printing, the number of printed pages will be indicated here. [Started At] Time when printing started. * : This will be displayed by the Windows 95/98/Me spooler, and not the Direct Print Utility. 5.4 Status Indication...
Page 104: Uninstalling
Uninstalling This section describes the procedure for deleting the Direct Print Utility from Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me. To delete the Direct Print Utility from the system, carry out the following steps: Delete all the relevant printer ports: FX TCP/IP DPU Port. Delete all the related files: FX DPU Port.
Page 105 5.5 Uninstalling (e.g. Fx DPU Port). Then, click Add/Remove. A "Confirm File Deletion" dialog box appears. Click Yes. A "Remove Programs From Your Computer" dialog box appears. Click OK when the uninstall is successfully completed. A message recommending that you restart your system appears. Click OK and restart the system.
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Page 107: Chapter 6 Setup For Tcp/Ip (Windows Nt/Windows 2000)
Setup for TCP/IP (Windows NT/ Windows 2000) 6.1 Setup for TCP/IP (Windows NT/Windows 2000)... 94 6.2 Setup for the Printer... 95 6.3 Setup for Windows NT/Windows 2000 ... 100...
Page 108: Setup For Tcp/Ip (Windows Nt/Windows 2000)
Setup for TCP/IP (Windows NT/Windows 2000) This section describes the flow of setup for connecting the printer to a Windows NT/Windows 2000 server (workstation) using the TCP/IP protocol. To print in a TCP/IP environment, ensure that the Windows NT/Windows 2000 server (workstation), client, and printer have been assigned their respective IP addresses to connect to the network.
Page 109: Setup For The Printer
Setup for the Printer This section describes the procedure to set the LPD port to Enable (factory setting: Enable). The protocol used by the transport layer is TCP/IP. When setting the port to Enable leads to insufficient memory, a message about the insufficient memory may be displayed on the control panel and the port status may be set to Disable automatically.
Page 110 6.2 Setup for the Printer Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings. Select LPD. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Although the default setting of Port Status for LPD Port is Enable, we display the Disable setting here for illustrating this procedure of activating the port.
Page 111 6.2 Setup for the Printer Select Enable. Select Save. Restart the machine for the new setting to take place. Repeat Steps Select NetWork Settings. Select TCP/IP: Subnet Mask and then touch Change Settings.
Page 112 6.2 Setup for the Printer Enter the subnet mask using the numeric keypad. To move to the next bit, touch Enter/Next. When the input is completed, select Save. Repeat Steps Select Save until the screen of Step Select Exit Tools. and input TCP/IP: Gateway Address in the same way.
Page 113: Other Settings
6.2.2 Other Settings If necessary, set the following settings on the printer. However, the factory setting of these items do not need to be changed for normal use. "Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen" for details on the printer setting items.
Page 114: Setup For Windows Nt/Windows 2000
Setup for Windows NT/ Windows 2000 This section describes the procedure for installing the printer driver on Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000. A printer driver compatible with the printer must be used for the setup. 6.3.1 For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 The PC must be installed with TCP/IP protocol (protocol) and Microsoft TCP/IP Printing (service).
Page 115: Setup For Windows
Setup for Windows Networking 7.1 Introduction ... 102 7.2 Setting NetBEUI in Printer ... 104 7.3 Setting TCP/IP in Printer ... 108 7.4 Changing Printer and Workgroup Name ... 111 7.5 Auto Driver Dowloading ... 116...
Page 116: Introduction
Introduction Server Message Block (SMB) is a protocol for sharing files and/or printers through the network. It is supported by Windows OS. You can use NetBEUI or TCP/IP as the transport protocol for SMB. This section explains the operating environment and setup procedure for using SMB. Before setting up SMB, check the following information.
Page 117: Setup Procedure
7.1.2 Setup Procedure Follow the procedure below to setup the printer for the Windows Networking environment. Procedure Setup the port status and transport protocol at the printer. • When using NetBEUI From the touch panel display, select Enable for the port status of SMB (factory setting: Enable), followed by On for NetBEUI (factory setting: On).
Page 118: Setting Netbeui In Printer
Setting NetBEUI in Printer When using NetBEUI for SMB, you have to set the following items from the touch panel display. • select Enable for port status of SMB (factory setting: Enable) • select On for NetBEUI as the transport protocol (factory setting: On) 7.2.1 Activating Port and Setting Protocol Follow the procedure below to activate the SMB port using the touch panel display.
Page 119 Select Port Settings. Select SMB. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Although the default setting of Port Status for SMB Port is Enable, we display the Disable setting here for illustrating the procedure of activating the port. Select Enable. 7.2 Setting NetBEUI in Printer...
Page 120: Other Settings
7.2 Setting NetBEUI in Printer Select On for NetBEUI. Select Save twice. Select Close twice and then Exit Tools. The machine will be rebooted. 7.2.2 Other Settings If necessary, define the settings for the following items at the printer. However, there is no need to change the factory setting of these items for normal usage.
Page 121 Also, you have to define the following settings if you are using Internet Services: • Workgroup • Host Name • Administrator Name • Administrator Password • Administrator Password Check • Maximum Sessions • Auto Driver Download • Unicode Support • Auto Master Mode •...
Page 122: Setting Tcp/Ip In Printer
Setting TCP/IP in Printer When using TCP/IP for SMB, you have to set the following items from the touch panel display: • define IP address (if the IP address has not been defined) • select Enable for port status of SMB (factory setting: Enable) •...
Page 123 Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings. Select SMB. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Although the default setting of Port Status for SMB Port is Enable, we display the Disable setting here for illustrating the procedure of activating the port. 7.3 Setting TCP/IP in Printer...
Page 124: Other Settings
7.3 Setting TCP/IP in Printer Select Enable. Select ON for TCP/IP. Select Save twice. Select Close twice, followed by Exit Tools. The machine will be rebooted. 7.3.3 Other settings Refer to "7.2.2 Other Settings".
Page 125: Changing Printer And Workgroup Name
Changing Printer and Workgroup Name If necessary, you will need to change the SMB printer and workgroup names. However, you cannot change these names using the printer control panel. Instead, change them from Internet Services or Windows host computer. This section describes the procedure to change these names from the Windows host computer.
Page 126 7.4 Changing Printer and Workgroup Name For Windows 95/98/Me, enter only the password (SMB Administrator Password) and for Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000, enter the user name (SMB Administrator Name) and password (SMB Administrator Password). Then, click OK. The admintool folder will be opened. Using a text editor like Memo, open config.txt.
Page 127 Setting format of config.txt Item Remarks Printer Language Language to be used. Host Name Host name of the printer Workgroup Name of workgroup of printer NETBEUI Activation of NetBEUI protocol TCP/IP Activation of TCP/IP protocol Spool Activation of spool function. Can select from Disk, Memory, and Off.
Page 128 7.4 Changing Printer and Workgroup Name Item Maximum Sessions Maximum connections of printer. Unicode Support Set whether to use unicode or local code (Shift JIS). DHCP Activation of DHCP. WINS DHCP Resolve Activation of WINS DHCP Resolve. On/Off IP Address Set the IP address.
Page 129 7.4 Changing Printer and Workgroup Name Example of config.txt...
Page 130: Auto Driver Downloading
Auto Driver Downloading When installing printer driver to Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me client computer, you can define setting to use the automatic driver downloading feature. This feature is not applicable to Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000. 7.5.1 Preparation for Auto Driver Downloading The following procedure explains the preparations needed in order to use the auto driver...
Page 131 7.5 Auto Driver Downloading Insert the CD-ROM that comes with this manual into the CD-ROM drive and open it through Windows Explorer or My Computer. Create a folder inside the "drivers" folder. Name the folder with a maximum of eight characters. You can create up to a maximum of two levels of folders. Here, we will create a folder called win98.
Page 132: Auto Downloading Of Printer Driver
7.5 Auto Driver Downloading 7.5.2 Auto Downloading of Printer Driver The following procedure explains how to use this auto downloading feature of the printer driver to install printer driver to the client computer. We will install the PCL 6 printer driver to Windows 98 here as an example.
Page 133 7.5 Auto Driver Downloading If necessary, change Printer name. Click Yes if you want to use the printer as a default printer and No if you do not want to. Then click Next. Click Yes if you want to print a test page and No if you do not want to. Then click Finish to start the installation.
Page 134 7.5 Auto Driver Downloading The printer icon of the newly installed printer is added to the "Printers" folder and the printer is now ready for use. The printer window is displayed for you to specify settings. From the "Printers" menu, select Properties. The printer properties dialog box is displayed.
Page 135 Setup for NetWare 8.1 Using NetWare ... 122 8.2 Setup for NetWare ... 124 8.3 Setup for the Printer... 125 8.4 Setup for the Client ... 129...
Page 136: Using Netware
Using NetWare This section explains the characteristics and the operating environment of the printer when it is connected to a Novell NetWare network. 8.1.1 System Configuration The system configuration is as follows: This printer is compatible with NetWare 3.1X/4.1/4.1X/5.X. It also supports Direc- tory Services using the Print Server mode.
Page 137: Interface
8.1.3 Interface The printer supports the following types of Ethernet interface: 10Base-T (Twisted Pair Cable) 100Base-TX (Twisted Pair Cable) The following frame types are supported: Ethernet II specification IEEE 802.3 specification IEEE 802.3/802.2 specification IEEE 802.3/802.2/SNAP specification The printer will send out packets of each frame type on the connected network and activate automatically by the frame type which responded first.
Page 138: Setup For Netware
Setup for NetWare This section describes the flow of setup the printer in a network environment running NetWare. 8.2.1 Flow of Setup Setting up the printer Set the NetWare interface port to Enable (factory setting: Disable) and activate the protocol to be used from the printer control panel. Print the printer settings list and check the device name (Host Interface Setup>NetWare >Device).
Page 139: Setup For The Printer
Setup for the Printer This section describes the procedure to set the port for NetWare interface to Enable (factory setting: Disable), activate the protocol to be used, print the printer settings list and check the device name. 8.3.1 Setting the Port to Enable Activate the NetWare When setting the port to Enable leads to insufficient memory, a message about the insufficient memory may be displayed on the control panel and the port status may be...
Page 140 8.3 Setup for the Printer Select Print/Scan Mode Settings. Select Port Settings. Select NetWare. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings.
Page 141: Other Settings
Select Enable. Select On for the protocol to be used for NetWare. Select Save twice. Select Close twice and then Exit Tools. The machine will be rebooted. 8.3.2 Other Settings When necessary, adjust the following settings on the printer. However, the factory setting of these items do not need to be changed for normal use.
Page 142: Printing The Printer Settings List
8.3 Setup for the Printer 8.3.3 Printing the Printer Settings List Follow the procedure below to print the printer settings list. When the printer settings list is printed, check the network address (Maintenance Mode Settings>IPX/SPX Setup>Network Address) and device name (Host Interface Setup>NetWare>Device). Procedure When the Menu screen is not displayed, press the Menu button on the control panel.
Page 143: Setup For The Client
Setup for the Client When the OS of the PC is Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, install the printer driver following the procedure below. 8.4.1 Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Procedure Install the printer driver for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 by running the "Setup.exe"...
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Page 145 Using the Internet Printing Protocol 9.1 Introduction ... 132 9.2 Setup of the Printer and Installing the Printer Driver ... 135...
Page 146: Using The Internet Printing Protocol
Introduction This machine supports the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). As Windows 2000 is installed with the IPP port monitor, the client software for outputting to IPP printer, you can specify printing to an IPP-supported printer from the Add Printer window of the printer program in the control panel. Using IPP, you can print to a distant printer via the Internet or an intranet.
Page 147: Setup
9.1.2 Setup Procedure Define the IP address. "1.6 Setting IP Address For Network Environment" At the printer, select Tools Mode, Print/Scan Mode Settings, Port Settings, Internet Service, Enable (factory setting: Enable). "Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen" At the computer and on the Internet Services screen, select the Properties tab, Port Status, and then check the Enable (factory setting: Enable) check box for IPP.
Page 148: Other Setting Items
9.1 Introduction 9.1.3 Other Setting Items If necessary, define the following items related to IPP on the Internet Services screen (Properties tab > Protocol settings > IPP). However, there is no need to change the factory setting of these items for normal usage. •...
Page 149: Setup Of The Printer And Installing The Printer Driver
Setup of the Printer and Installing the Printer Driver After the printer protocol setup is done, carry out the following procedure on the computer. • Before installing the printer driver on the client computer, check that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) has been installed.
Page 150 9.2 Setup of the Printer and Installing the Printer Driver Select Network printer and then click Next. The screen to locate your printer appears. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on your intranet, enter the following URL, and then click Next: http: //"printer IP address"/ipp The printer connection dialog box appears.
Page 151 • You can also click Browse to locate the driver folder inside the CD-ROM. The screen to select the printer driver appears. Select Panasonic DP-6000/7000 and then click Next. The screen to specify whether to use this printer as the default printer appears.
Page 152 9.2 Setup of the Printer and Installing the Printer Driver Select Yes when you want to use the printer as the default printer and No when you do not want to use it as the default. The essential files will be copied. After the copying is done, the following screen appears.
Page 153 Using Internet Services 10.1 Using Internet Services... 140 10.2 Configuring Browser ... 142 10.3 Configuring Printer ... 144 10.4 Activating Browser ... 147...
Page 154: Using Internet Services
Using Internet Services 10.1 Internet Services is a software that enables the user to display the printer/job status or change the printer settings via a web browser when the DP-6000/7000 printer has been configured for the TCP/ IP environment. Using the Properties dialog box of Internet Services, you can define the settings on the printer control panel, like the items of system settings or the various network port settings.
Page 155: System Environment
Top panel The top panel is at the top of the window. A logo mark and the printer name are displayed on the top page (default status) as well as on every category page. In addition, you will find tabs to link to the top page and to move to each category on every category page.
Page 156: Configuring Browser
Configuring Browser 10.2 Before using Internet Services, check the following settings on your browser. 10.2.1 Checking Browsers For Netscape Communicator Procedure From the Edit menu, select Preferences. From the Category tree, click Advanced. If the Enable Java check box is not selected, select it. Click the "+"...
Page 157: Checking Proxy Server And Port Number
10.2.2 Checking Proxy Server and Port Number Here, the proxy server setting and port number when using Internet Services are explained. Proxy server setting When using Internet Services, it is recommended that you do not connect to a proxy server but make direct connections. When you define connection to be made to a proxy server, it might take a long time to set the IP address at the browser or the screen might not be displayed.
Page 158: Configuring Printer
Configuring Printer 10.3 This section describes the configurations to be done at the printer. 10.3.1 Activating Internet Service Activate Internet Service on the touch panel display by the following procedure. If the IP address has not been defined, follow the message displayed to define it after the Internet Service is activated.
Page 159 10.3 Configuring Printer Select Port Settings. Select Internet Service. With Port Status selected, touch Change Settings. Select Enable and then touch Save.
Page 160: Other Internet Service Settings Items
10.3 Configuring Printer Select Close twice until the screen at Step 4 is displayed. Select Exit Tools. The machine will be rebooted. 10.3.2 Other Internet Service Settings Items Define the following settings for Internet Service after Internet Service has been enabled at the printer.
Page 161: Activating Browser
Activating Browser 10.4 This section describes the procedure to activate the browser when using the Internet Services. 10.4.1 Activating Browser Procedure Switch on the host computer and activate the browser. At the address column of the browser, enter the IP address or internet address of the printer, and then press Enter on the keyboard.
Page 162: Help
10.4 Activating Browser The screen of the Internet Services is displayed. 10.4.2 Help For details on the items of each screen, click Help to check. Help...
Page 163: Chapter 11 Setting Print Mode
Setting Print Mode 11.1 Print Mode Operation... 150 11.2 PCL 6 Settings ... 151...
Page 164: Print Mode Operation
Print Mode Operation 11.1 You can define the PCL 6 settings in Print Mode. The settings can be changed during printing and will be reflected in the next job. Use this mode to set default values for PCL 6 jobs. When you print using the printer driver, the parameters set by the driver will override those set here in the PCL 6 settings.
Page 165: Pcl 6 Settings
PCL 6 Settings 11.2 This section explains the values that can be set in the PCL 6 Settings and the setting procedure. 11.2.1 List of PCL 6 Settings Items Menu Item Paper Tray Sets the paper tray that supplies paper. Available options: •...
Page 166 11.2 PCL 6 Settings Menu Item 2 Sided Print Sets two-sided printing. Available options: • Off * • On (with another set of options of Flip on Short Edge and Flip on Long Edge*) Font Sets the font to be the default. Available options (00 - 80): •...
Page 167 Menu Item Font (con't...) • 41 - Times New Bd • 42 - Times New BdIt • 43 - Symbol • 44 - Wingdings • 45 - Line Printer • 46- Times Roman • 47 - Times IT • 48 - Times Bd •...
Page 168 11.2 PCL 6 Settings Menu Item Symbol Set Sets the specific set of symbols provided by a font with each symbol set defined with a specific application in mind. Available options (35 altogether): • ROMAN-8 * • ISO L1 • ISO L2 •...
Page 169 Menu Item Pitch Sets the pitch of the font in character per inch. Available options: 6.00 to 24.00 in increments of 1.00 or 0.01 (10.00*). • Pitch is the horizontal spacing of a fixed-space (bitmap or scalable) font in terms of number of characters per inch. This characteristic is ignored when selecting a proportionately-spaced (bitmap or scalable) font but is saved in the font select table and available when fixed spaced font is selected.
Page 170: Setting Procedure
11.2 PCL 6 Settings 11.2.2 Setting Procedure This section describes the setting procedure of PCL 6 Settings by using the illustration of setting Paper Size to A3. Procedure Select Print Mode from the menu screen. Touch PCL6 Settings. Select the PCL 6 Settings item, Paper Size, by touching until it is selected or by touching the item itself and then touch Change Settings.
Page 171 11.2 PCL 6 Settings Select A3 and then touch Save. Select Close until the menu screen appears.
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Page 173: Chapter 12 Printing Reports/Lists
Printing Reports/Lists 12.1 Types of Reports/Lists ... 160 12.2 How to Print Report/List ... 180...
Page 174: Types Of Reports/Lists
The PostScript Fonts List and PostScript Settings List are available only when the optional PostScript Software kit is installed. Paper sizes To print these reports/lists, it will be print in 8.5 x 11 in. size. To change the paper size, please contact to your local authorized Panasonic Service Representative.
Page 175: Printer Settings List
12.1.2 Printer Settings List About Printer Settings List Prints the information in the system menu. Printing result The following items will be included in the list: • System Settings • Printer Settings • Communication Settings The result of the printing is shown on the next page. 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 176 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 177: Job History Report
12.1.3 Job History Report About Job History Report It is possible to check whether the print and scan data sent from the computer is properly printed. From the Tools Mode screen, you can decide whether to print out the job history report automatically whenever there are more than 50 items of print data.
Page 178 12.1 Types of Report/List Printing Content PJL Syntax Error Print LANG Not Installed Scan Data Repository ERR Invalid IP Address-DHCP Expired Out of PCL Memory PCL Command Error Max. User Number Exceeded Cause: It is detected that the user number for Security Print and Template Syntax ERR PostScript LANG Interpret PCL Memory Low, Page...
Page 179 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 180: Error History Report
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.4 Error History Report About Error History Report Prints information related to printer errors. Printing result The Error History Report will display up to 50 of the latest errors. The following items will be printed: • Date •...
Page 181 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 182: Pcl Settings List
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.5 PCL Settings List About PCL Settings Prints the PCL settings of the printer Printing result The following items will be printed: • Paper Tray • Output Size • Paper Size • Output Destination • Output Orientation •...
Page 183 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 184: Pcl Fonts List
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.6 PCL Fonts List About PCL Fonts List Prints the list of PCL fonts that are resident in the printer. Printing result The result of the printing is shown on the next page.
Page 185 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 186: Postscript Fonts List
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.7 PostScript Fonts List About PostScript Fonts List Prints the list of PostScript fonts that are resident in the printer. Printing result The result of the printing is shown on the next page.
Page 187 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 188: Print Meter Report
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.8 Print Meter Report About Print Meter Report Prints the number of pages printed and the number of sheets of paper used for printing for each job owner. Also prints the total number of pages printed as well as the total number of sheets of paper used.
Page 189 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 190: Postscript Settings List
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.9 PostScript Settings List About PostScript Settings List Prints the list of logical printers with their PostScript settings. The list printed out is named "PostScript Logical Printer List". Printing result The following items will be included in the list: •...
Page 191 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 192: Stored Print Job List
12.1 Types of Report/List 12.1.10 Stored Print Job List About Stored Print Job List Prints information about the mailbox size, Secured Print and Sample Set jobs. Printing result The following items will be included in the list: Mailbox Size • Size Used •...
Page 193 12.1 Types of Report/List...
Page 194: How To Print Report/List
How to Print Report/List 12.2 This section explains how to print report/list by illustrating the printing of PCL Fonts List. Procedure When the menu screen is not displaying anything, press the "Menu" button on the control panel. Select Print Report/List. Select PCL Fonts List on the screen and press the Start button on the control panel.
Page 195: Chapter 13 Configuring By The Tools Mode Screen
Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen 13.1 Tools Mode ... 182 13.2 System/Meter Settings ... 184...
Page 196: Tools Mode
Tools Mode 13.1 The Settings/Meter Check feature is for the system administrator to select the default value of features as well as to customise the features for use while using the Tools Mode screen. This section explains the procedure to enter and exit the Tools Mode screen. 13.1.1 Displaying the Tools Mode Screen The procedure to enter the Tools Mode screen is described here.
Page 197: Exiting The Tools Mode Screen
When you want to change the setting of any item of the copier and printer/ scanner, select Copy Mode Settings and Print/Scan Mode Settings respectively. Here, we select Print/Scan Mode Settings as an example. Select the required item. 13.1.2 Exiting the Tools Mode Screen You can return to the default screen by the following procedure after you have se- lected the required features.
Page 198: System/Meter Settings
System/Meter Settings 13.2 This section describes the items that can be set in the Tools Mode screen and the setting procedure. Depending on the items, you can also make settings using the Internet Services. Refer to "Chapter 10 Using Internet Services" for details. 13.2.1 Common Settings Menu Item...
Page 199 Menu Item Time-Outs (con't...) • Auto Resume Sets the time required for the machine to start the job automatically if the job is not resumed by the user within the specified time. Available options: 1-59 seconds, 1-10 minutes, Disable (2 minutes*). •...
Page 200: Copy Mode Settings
13.2 System/Meter Settings Menu Item System Setup (con't...) • Print Mode: Paper Switch • Print: Single-page Job Output • Print Mode: Printable Area • Scan Mode: Edge Erase • Output to Finisher Change of Access Number See step 5 to 6 of the procedure of "Changing the access number of the administrator"...
Page 201: Print/Scan Mode Settings
13.2.3 Print/Scan Mode Settings Menu Item Screen Layout See "2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features" of the Operating Instructions (For Scanner). Feature Defaults See "2.6 Custom Presets for Scanning Features" of the Operating Instructions (For Scanner). Network Settings Items: • Ethernet Board Setting Sets the Ethernet interface type.
Page 202 13.2 System/Meter Settings Menu Item Network Settings (con't...) • TCP/IP: DNS Server • Agent: IPX Start Up • Agent: UDP Start Up • Agent: Community String • IPX/SPX Setting Description Sets the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server when asked to see the DNS while using the TCP/IP protocol.
Page 203 Menu Item Network Settings (con't...) • Token Ring: Transmit Rate Sets the transmit rate of the Token Ring. Available options: • Auto* • 4 Mbps • 16 Mbps • 100 Mbps This item is available for selection when the Token Ring is installed. •...
Page 204 13.2 System/Meter Settings Menu Item Port Settings > To be set when using the SMB port. Items: • Port Status • Transport Protocol • Print Mode • PJL Switch • TBCP Filter Port Settings > To be set when using the Netware port. NetWare Items: •...
Page 205 The note items at the end of this tabulation of print/mode settings. This port uses the salutation protocol meant for the communication between the Panasonic network scanner driver and the mailbox viewer. It is not guaranteed to work when connected to any other salutation protocol.
Page 206 13.2 System/Meter Settings Menu Item Port Settings > Items: • Port Status • Print Mode • PJL Switch • TBCP Filter • Access Control • DNS • Add Port Number • Connection Time-Out Memory Changes Items: • Parallel Receive Buffer •...
Page 207 Menu Item Memory Changes (2) Memory (spool mode): (con't...) There is a receive buffer for spooling. Available memory capacity: 0.50 MB - 32.00 MB in increments of 0.25 MB (0.50 MB*). The maximum memory capacity may change according to the free memory space.
Page 208 13.2 System/Meter Settings Menu Item Memory Changes • PostScript Memory (con't...) Delete Stored Print Job Delete stored print jobs listed according to the types of print jobs: • Secured Print • Sample Print Initialize Memory/Disk Executes the initialization of NV memory and hard disk. It can also execute system reset.
Page 209: Setting Procedure
13.2.4 Setting Procedure As an example, the procedure to enable the port status of LPD by the Print/Scan Mode Settings is explained here. Procedure Press the Settings/Meter Check button on the control panel and select Tools Mode on the screen displayed. Enter the access number of the system administrator by using the numeric keypad and touch Confirm.
Page 210 13.2 System/Meter Settings Select Port Settings. Select LPD. Select Port Status and then touch Change Settings. Select Enable. Select Save.
Page 211 Precautions Limitations 14.1 In General... 198 14.2 On Using NetWare ... 200 14.3 On Using TCP/IP (LPD) ... 203 14.4 On Using SMB ... 205...
Page 212: In General
In General 14.1 13.12 System/Meter Settings This section explains the precautions and limitations of using this printer in general. When switching on/off power • After you have turned off the power, wait at least two seconds before turning it on again. If not, it might lead to the breakdown of the hard disk and memory.
Page 213 14.1 In General When using the finisher with the puncher attached • Papers that have been punched or stapled are output to finisher tray 2. • Do not remove any paper from finisher tray 2 when the printer is outputting paper to it. •...
Page 214: On Using Netware
On Using NetWare 14.2 13.12 System/Meter Settings This section explains the precautions and limitations of using this printer with NetWare. 14.2.1 Setting Printer If there is not enough memory after the port status is set to Enable, the display might display a message of the insufficient memory and the port status might be set to Disable automatically.
Page 215: Setting Server
14.2.2 Setting Server For NDS Take note of the following when setting up environment in NDS: Item No. of file server No. of print queue No. of notifying candidates No. of password characters Up to 32 characters *: If 33 or more characters are used to set the password, printing cannot be carried out. For Bindery Take note of the following when setting up environment in bindery: Item...
Page 216: During Printing
14.2 On Using NetWare 1143.2 System/Meter Settings 13.12 System/Meter Settings 14.2.3 During Printing The following printer features are applicable when using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE: Parameter Interrupt Print Job Stop Printer Pause Printer Activate Printer Paper Edge mark Form feed Printer rewind Mount paper Stop print server •...
Page 217: On Using Tcp/Ip (Lpd)
On Using TCP/IP (LPD) 14.3 Be aware of the following precautions and limitations when using the printer with the TCP/IP (lpd) protocol. 14.3.1 During Setup Setting up at the printer Be very careful in setting IP addresses which are controlled as an entire system. Consult your network administrator before defining any IP address.
Page 218: During Printing
14.3 On Using TCP/IP (LPD) 13.12 System/Meter Settings When LPD Spool is set to Off (non-spool mode) All the print data spooled to the printer receive buffer, including print data which is being output, will be deleted. When the printer is switched on again, the print data will not be found.
Page 219: On Using Smb
On Using SMB 14.4 Be aware of the following precautions and limitations when using the printer with SMB. 14.4.1 During Setup Setting up the printer Be very careful in setting up IP addresses which are controlled as an entire system. Consult your network administrator before defining any IP address.
Page 220: During Printing
14.4 On Using SMB 13.12 System/Meter Settings However, if the power is switched off immediately after the print data has been sent, the data may be stored in the host device. In this case, when the power is switched on again, the stored print data will be printed first even if new print data has been specified.
Page 221 Troubleshooting 15.1 When Problems Occur... 208 15.2 When the Print Quality is Poor ... 212 15.3 Using the Direct Print Utility ... 216 15.4 Using NetWare ... 218 15.5 Using TCP/IP ... 223 15.6 Using SMB ... 225 15.7 Using Internet Services... 228...
Page 222: When Problems Occur
15.1 When Problems Occur Check the conditions of the printer again before treating it as a breakdown. If messages are displayed, carry out treatment accordingly. If the print quality is poor, proceed to "15.2 When the Print Quality is Poor" to carry out the appropriate treatment.
Page 223 "Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen" Check the operating environment of the host computer such as the printer driver. Contact your authorized Panasonic representative to install additional memory. When the memory capacity is not enough, the printer will disable the interface automatically and reboot.
Page 224 15.1 When Problems Occur Condition When printing color Is the line set to the finest width? document, lines might not be printed. No printing is sent but Is the power of the host computer display shows "Printing". turned on after the printer has been turned on? Poor print quality.
Page 225 Condition Is the paper in the paper tray of the Output without stapling/ punching despite stapling/ same size and orientation as that punching instructions from specified at the client? the client. Has stapling/punching instructions been issued to documents of mixed sizes? Has stapling instructions been issued to more than 50 pages of...
Page 226: When The Print Quality Is Poor
Also, depending on the application, things that are not visible on the screen might be printed and details might not be clearly printed. Increasing the PCL memory might solve this problem. If the print quality does not improve after the treatment, contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative.
Page 227 Replace with a new paper. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Replace with suitable paper. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Close the front cover. Replace with a new drum or toner cartridge. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative Treatment...
Page 228 Operating Instructions (For Copier) Replace with a new drum or toner cartridge. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Contact your local authorized Panasonic service representative. Replace with new paper. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Replace with suitable paper. Operating Instructions (For Copier) Set the drum or toner cartridge properly.
Page 229 Condition Paper has wrinkles. The paper used is not suitable. Printing smeared. The paper used is from different reams. The paper has moisture. Vertical white strips. The drum or toner cartridge is not correctly set. The drum or toner cartridge is defective or damaged.
Page 230: Using Direct Print Utility
15.3 Using the Direct Print Utility This section provides information on the possible causes, status displays, verifying methods and recommended actions pertaining to errors which may occur when the printer is used with the Direct Print Utility. Cause The printer and the PC are connected to different networks.
Page 231 Cause Status Display The spool setting is not correct. Verification 15.3 Using the Direct Print Utility Treatment (The print processing cannot be completed and nothing will be printed) From the window of the printer, select Properties from the "Printer" menu. On the "Details" tab, check that FX TCP/IP DPU Port is displayed at Print to the following port.
Page 232: Using Netware
15.4 Using NetWare This section provides information on the possible causes, verifying methods and recommended actions pertaining to errors which may occur when using the printer with NetWare. 15.4.1 The printer is not Printing Cause The network component is not compatible with the auto setup of the frame type.
Page 233 Cause The print queue to which the Using NWADMIN from the job is sent is not assigned to workstation, check if the target the printer. printer is assigned to the serviced printer in the list under User of the target print server.* The print queue has exceeded Using NWADMIN from the workstation, check if the desired...
Page 234 15.4 Using NetWare Cause The level setting for the NCP packet signature is incorrect. The default printer name is incorrect. The directory tree name is not set. Context is not set. Connected to another printer object. NetWare port cannot be activated.
Page 235: When "Switch Off The Power" Appears
15.4.2 When "Switch Off the Power" Appears Cause An error occurs in the NetWare interface. 15.4.3 Unable to Obtain Desired Print Results Cause The print language of the print Check the print language of the job and that setup at the printer printer.
Page 236: No Notification
15.4 Using NetWare 15.4.4 No Notification This section provides information on the possible causes, verifying methods and recommended actions when there are no messages on the workstations which have been sent print instructions. No notification of printer errors Cause Not registered in the Notify Candidate List of the print server.
Page 237: Using Tcp/Ip
15.5 Using TCP/IP This section provides information on the possible causes, verifying methods and recommended actions pertaining to errors which may occur when the printer is used with TCP/IP (LPD). 15.5.1 When Using Windows 95/98/Me Cause The printer and the PC are Status Display connected to different networks.
Page 238: When Using Windows Nt 4.0
15.5 Using TCP/IP 15.5.2 When Using Windows NT 4.0 When the printer is not printing Cause Incorrect IP address. If LPD spool is set to memory, the print data sent by the user in a single print instruction has exceeded the upper limit of the receiving capacity set up by the control panel of the printer.
Page 239: Using Smb
15.6 Using SMB This section provides information on the possible causes, verifying methods and recommended actions pertaining to errors which may occur when using the printer with SMB. 15.6.1 The Printer is not Found Cause The transport protocol used by On the client computer, you can the client computer and printer find the printer when searching it as...
Page 240: 15.6.2 Cannot Print
15.6 Using SMB 15.6.2 Cannot Print Cause The printer is processing print instructions from other client computer. (only for non-spool mode) The printer has exceeded the maximum number of connections allowed. 15.6.3 Cannot Delete Documents from the Printer Window Cause Tried to delete all documents displayed in the printer window.
Page 241: 15.6.4 Cannot Perform Auto Driver Downloading
15.6.4 Cannot Perform Auto Driver Downloading Cause Check the setting of Auto Driver The auto driver downloading Download in the config.txt file. feature is not working. (only for printer administrator) Check the printer type, and then Different types of printer check if the correct printer driver is drivers are saved.
Page 242: Using Internet Services
15.7 Using Internet Services Cause Cannot be connected to Internet Services. The Please wait message is displayed throughout. The Refresh button is not working. Selecting the left frame menu does not change the right frame settings. The screen display is distorted. The latest information is not displayed.
Page 243: Appendix
Appendix Main Specifications ... 230 Connectors and Allocation Signal ... 232 Printing Data Combined Using Overlays ... 234 Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs ... 236...
Page 244: Main Specifications
Main Specifications Specifications of the Printer The specification of the printer model or the main unit (i.e. copier only) with the printer kit installed is as follows: We regret that improvements in specifications/appearance of the product may be made without prior notice. Power Power consumption (maximum) : 1.35 kW (120 V model);...
Page 245: Printing Area
Printing Area The printing area of each paper size is about the area remaining after subtracting 4 mm from all edges of the paper and may change according to each printer control language. Printing area Paper size A3 (297 402 mm) B4 (257 364 mm) A4 (210 297 mm) B5 (182 257 mm)
Page 246: B Connectors And Allocation Signal
Connectors and Allocation Signal This section describes the parallel interface (centronics/IEEE1284-compliant inter- face). Shape of the connector The printer is installed with the IEEE 1284-B type of interface. The shape of the connector is as follows: Pin arrangement The pin arrangement of the various signals when bidirectional is OFF is as follows: Pin No.
Page 247: B Connectors And Allocation Signal
standard. Meaning of the signals When the bidirectional is OFF: • nStrobe (Pin No.1) The synchronous signal for the reading of data 1-8; needs the LOW active pulse. • Data1-8 (Pin No.2-9) For the 8-bit parallel data input, Data 1 is LSB (lowest bit) and Data 8 is MSB (upper- most bit).
Page 248: C.1 Creating An Overlay
You can use the overlay feature to combine data for printing. For example, you can first a create an overlay for a blank form and store it in the printer. Later, you can send the data for the form to the printer to print out the data with the form. Here, we will explain the process by printing from Word on Windows 98 as an example.
Page 249: C Printing Data Combined Using Overlays
Printing with an Overlay Next, print your data with the overlay. Procedure Appendix C Printing Data Combined Using Overlays Enter a name for the overlay in the "File name" box. If you wish, select another directory other than the default C:\pageover. Enter a name (e.g.
Page 250: D Printing Secured Print And Sample Set Jobs
Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs This section explains the Secured Print and Sample Set features. Secured Print On the computer, you can attach a password to a print job, send it to the printer for storing, and then print out the job later using the printer control panel. This feature is known as Secured Print.
Page 251: Storing Secured Print/Sample Set Jobs
Storing Secured Print/Sample Set Jobs The following procedure describes how to store a Secured print or Sample set job: Procedure When Secured Print is created Appendix D Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs Refer to "4.3.1 Accessing the printer prop- erties dialog box"...
Page 252: Printing Secured Print/Sample Set Jobs
Appendix D Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs Printing Secured Print/Sample Set Jobs The following procedure describes how to print from the printer control panel, a Secured print or Sample set job that has been stored in the printer. Here, we will print a Secured Print job as an illustration.
Page 253 Appendix D Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs The list of jobs grouped under user ID appears. Select the job belonging to your user ID. A Password Entry screen appears. Enter your password and then Confirm. This Password Entry screen will not appear for Sample Set jobs as well as Secured Print jobs without a password entered in the printer driver (see Step of "D.1 Storing Secured Print/Sample Set Jobs").
Page 254 Appendix D Printing Secured Print and Sample Set Jobs The following screen appears. For Secured Print job: Select Print and Delete if you want to print and then delete the job. Select Print and Save if you want to print the job without deleting it. For Sample Set job: Select Yes.
Page 255: Glossary
Glossary [A3] 420 297 mm paper. [A4] 297 210 mm paper. [A5] 210 148 mm paper. [ACK] The signal indicating that the printer is ready to receive data from the computer or that data is correctly received. [B4] 364 257 mm paper. [B5] 257 182 mm paper.
Page 256 Glossary [NV Memory] Non-volatile memory which allows the settings of the printer to be maintained even when power is off. [Page buffer] The actual place where print data is retrieved and stored. The page buffer memory is secured after the printer memory is allocated to memories such as form memory, receive buffer memory etc., and the size of page buffer memory can be confirmed on the printer settings list.
Page 257: Index
Index Symbol 2 Sided Print ----------------------------------------- 59, 152 All Texts to Black ----------------------------------------- 65 AppleTalk ------------------------------------------------- 11 Audio Tones --------------------------------------------- 184 Auto Configuration -------------------------------------- 55 Auto Driver Downloading --------------------- 116, 227 Booklet Creation ----------------------------------------- 69 Bypass Feed Orientation -------------------------------- 55 Cancelling Printing from Printer Jobs in Process -------------------------------------- 33 Jobs in the Printer ---------------------------------- 34...
Page 258 Index IP Address ------------------------------------------------- 13 IPX Start Up -------------------------------------------- 188 IPX/SPX Setting ---------------------------------------- 188 Job History Report ------------------------------------- 163 Job Status -------------------------------------------------- 32 Job Type --------------------------------------------------- 56 Layout Mode ---------------------------------------------- 68 Logical On Physical ------------------------------------- 70 Low Power Mode ---------------------------------------- 22 LPD -------------------------------------------------------- 21 Maximum No.
Page 259 Print/Scan Mode Settings ----------------------------- 187 Printer Driver "Graphics" tab -------------------------------------- 64 "Layout" tab ----------------------------------------- 68 "Output Options" tab ------------------------------ 60 "Overlays" tab -------------------------------------- 66 "Paper/Output" tab --------------------------------- 56 "Printer" tab ----------------------------------------- 54 "Watermarks" tab ---------------------------------- 72 Installing --------------------------------------------- 45 overview --------------------------------------------- 44 Uninstalling ----------------------------------------- 49 Printer Settings List ------------------------------------ 161 Printing Area -------------------------------------------- 231...
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Page 262 PANASONIC MACHINE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PANASONIC DOCUMENT IMAGING COMPANY ASSUMES NO RISK AND SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFITS SUSTAINED BY THE CUSTOMER IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR APPLICATION OF THIS PANASONIC MACHINE.

Panasonic DA-PC700 Operating Instructions Manual

Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer

Chapter 2 Setup

Chapter 3 Useful Operations

Chapter 4 Installing/Configuring the Printer Drivers

Chapter 5 Setup for the Direct Print Utility 5.1 Using the Direct Print Utility

Chapter 6 Setup for TCP/IP (Windows Nt/Windows 2000)

Chapter 7 Setup for Windows

Chapter 8 Setup for Netware

Chapter 9 Using the Internet Printing Protocol

Chapter 10 Using Internet Services

Chapter 11 Setting Print Mode

Chapter 12 Printing Reports/Lists

Chapter 13 Configuring by the Tools Mode Screen

Chapter 14 Precautions and Limitations

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Appendix

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