Page 1 Document Centre 285/235 Series User Guide (Printer) This PDF file is best viewed using Acrobat Reader 5...
Page 2 We welcome any comments on ambiguities, errors, omissions, or missing pages. Never attempt any procedure on the machine that is not specifically described in this manual. Unauthorized operation can cause faults or accidents. Fuji Xerox is not liable for any problems resulting from unauthorized operation of the equipment.
Page 3: Preface
Preface Welcome to Fuji Xerox Document Centre 285/235 Series. Written with the new user in mind, this User Guide (Printer) provides all the necessary information about operating the printer functions of the printer as well as installing the printer drivers. To get the most out of the machine, please read this manual before using it.
Page 4: Types Of Manuals
Types of Manuals We provide the following manuals for optimum usage of the Document Centre 285/235 series machines: User Guide (Copier) This manual comes with the machine. This manual describes all the necessary steps for copying, clearing paper jams, daily care and safety information. User Guide (Facsimile) You can find this manual in the optional fax unit package or models installed with a fax feature.
Page 5: Using This Guide
Using This Guide Organization The following is a summary of each chapter: Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer This chapter explains the interface connections, special features, printer functions and powering on/off. Chapter 2 Setting Up This chapter explains the cable connections and the increase/allocation of memory. Chapter 3 Useful Operations This chapter explains the operations that you need to know about using the printer functions such as cancelling printing/fax transmission, outputting and the main frame control panel...
Page 6 Conventions 1. In this manual, a host device refers to a personal computer or workstation and "FX Document Centre 285/235" refers to "Fuji Xerox Document Centre 285/235". 2. The following icons are used in this guide: Instructions or important information for preventing equipment damage.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface............................i Types of Manuals.......................... ii Using This Guide ......................... iii Contents............................v Safety Precautions........................viii Chapter 1 Overview of the Printer Getting Ready to Print ....................2 Special Features of the Printer ..................4 Main Components and Their Functions............... 5 1.3.1 Parts of the printer kit ...................
Page 8 Outputting ........................51 3.5.1 Forced outputting of remaining print data ........... 51 3.5.2 Outputting all jobs in the printer ..............52 Printing Data Combined Using Overlays ..............53 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs ............56 3.7.1 Storing User ID and Password ..............57 3.7.2 Printing Secure Print/Sample Print Jobs ............
Page 9 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting When Problems Occur .................... 164 When the Print Quality is Poor ................167 Messages ........................ 171 7.3.1 List of messages ..................171 7.3.2 Messages about error codes ..............174 Using TCP/IP......................178 7.4.1 When using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me ......178 7.4.2 When using Windows NT 4.0 ..............
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Read these safety notes before using the printer functions of this machine. Conventions and symbols 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. is used to alert operators to an operating procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, might result in safety hazards to personnel or damage to the equipment.
Page 11 Precaution for switching off the power When switching off the power for this machine with fax functions, check that the Document In Memory indicator light on the main frame control panel is off. If the power is switched off while the light is on, document data spooled in the memory will be erased. After being charged for 45 hours, this machine is able to keep the contents in memory for three hours.
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Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview Of The Printer
Overview of the Printer Getting Ready to Print ..............2 Special Features of the Printer ............4 Main Components and Their Functions........... 5...
Page 14: Getting Ready To Print
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 to prevent electric shock. Connect the cable and allocate memory. "Chapter 2 Setting Up"...
Page 15 1.1 Getting Ready to Print When the printer is used via a network, it is necessary to make settings on the different types of servers and the printer control panel. Network Print Environment User Guide (Network.pdf) in the PCL Driver/Network Utility ...
Page 16: Special Features Of The Printer
Special Features of the Printer This printer kit can be used as a network-compatible printer that can be connected directly to the network. It can be installed with multi-emulation. The special features of the printer are as follows: It is installed with PCL emulation. PostScript emulation is an optional feature. Printing can be specified without taking into consideration the printer language as there is an automatic printer language detection feature (applicable only when more than one emulation is installed).
Page 17: Main Components And Their Functions
Main Components and Their Functions This section describes the names of the various parts of the printer kit. For other parts, see "1.1 Main Components and Their Functions" of the User Guide (Copier). 1.3.1 Parts of the printer kit Front view Printer control panel For use of printer functions.
Page 18 1.3 Main Components and Their Functions Back view Parallel interface connector For connecting this printer to a computer by a centronics/IEEE 1284-compliant interface cable. USB interface connector For connecting this printer to a computer by an USB cable. Ethernet interface connector For connecting this printer by an Ethernet interface cable. Slot for Token Ring interface For attaching an optional interface board (for Token Ring).
Page 19: Printer Control Panel
1.3 Main Components and Their Functions 1.3.2 Printer control panel The different parts of the printer control panel are as follows: "1.3.3 Display message" for details on the messages of the display. Processing indicator When the light is on, indicates that this printer is processing print instructions.
Page 20: Display Message
1.3 Main Components and Their Functions 1.3.3 Display message The display shows messages indicating the printer and settings status, and which may include the following screens. Depending on the optional kits installed, printer settings, and printer model, some messages may not be displayed.
Page 21 1.3 Main Components and Their Functions Common menu screen The screen to set items common to all print modes. To display the common menu screen, press As an example, the screen to set Port Setting is displayed as follows: "5.3 Common Menu Items" for details on the Common menu screen. Mode menu screen The screen to fix setting for emulation processing.
Page 22: Power Saver Mode
1.3 Main Components and Their Functions 1.3.4 Power Saver Mode This machine has a power saver feature that reduces the power consumption when the machine is switched on and left unused for a certain duration. There are three modes in this power saver feature.
Page 23 Setting Up Setting Printer Environments ............12 Connecting Cable ................18 Using Quick Setup Menu ............... 23 Flow of Setting Different Printer Environments ......26 Setting IP Address ................. 27 Setting Port ..................32 Other Printer Settings ..............36 Memory Allocation ................. 38...
Page 24: Setting Printer Environments
Setting Printer Environments This section explains the different printer environments that can be set up for the printer. When connected to a computer directly, the printer can be used as a local printer. When connected to a network, the printer can be used as a network printer. As this printer supports multi-protocol, it can be shared among users from different network environments.
Page 25: As A Network Printer (Ethernet Interface)
2.1 Setting Printer Environments 2.1.2 As a network printer (Ethernet interface) Windows Network (SMB)  Server Message Block (SMB) is a protocol for sharing file or printer on Windows     Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000.
Page 26 2.1 Setting Printer Environments TCP/IP (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000) As this printer supports TCP/IP protocol, print data can be sent directly from a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 computer for printing, not only using SMB but LPR as well. You will need to set the IP address on the printer and the Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 computer.
Page 27 2.1 Setting Printer Environments AppleTalk As the printer supports AppleTalk protocol, you can print from a Macintosh using EtherTalk. You will need the optional PostScript Kit for using EtherTalk to print. Refer to the manuals bundled with the PostScript Kit for details on using it. ...
Page 28 2.1 Setting Printer Environments Internet printing This printer supports Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). As Windows 2000 is installed with the client software needed to output to IPP printer, you can specify the printer to support IPP using the Add Printer Wizard. Using IPP, you can print to a remote printer through the internet or intranet.
Page 29: As A Network Printer (Token Ring Interface)
2.1 Setting Printer Environments 2.1.3 As a network printer (Token Ring interface) This printer supports Token Ring. When installed with the optional interface board for Token Ring, you can use the printer in a network environment with NetWare or TCP/IP existing alone or together.
Page 30: Connecting Cable
Connecting Cable This section describes connecting by cable, to the interface of the environment to be used. Remember to switch off the power supply during installation to prevent electric shock. You cannot use the optional Token Ring interface together with Ethernet interface. 2.2.1 Connecting by parallel interface The following procedure explains how to connect by the parallel interface.
Page 31: Connecting By Usb Interface
2.2 Connecting Cable 2.2.2 Connecting by USB interface The following procedure explains how to connect by the USB interface. USB is supported by Windows 2000 only. Insert the USB cable connector to the USB interface connector. Connect the other end of the interface cable connector to the computer.
Page 32 2.2 Connecting Cable If necessary, set the following items on the printer control panel (Network/Port > USB): Print Mode (Factory setting: Auto) (Factory setting: Enable) Adobe Protocol (Factory setting: Normal) Auto Eject Time (Factory setting: 30 Secs) "5.3 Common Menu Items" for details on the individual item and the setting method. For normal use, there is no need to change the factory settings of all the items.
Page 33: Connecting By Ethernet Interface
2.2 Connecting Cable 2.2.3 Connecting by Ethernet interface The Ethernet interface supports the following two types of environment: 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T The factory setting of Ethernet is set as Auto, enabling automatic switching to 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T. The following procedure explains how to connect by the Ethernet interface: Procedure Insert the Ethernet interface cable connector to the interface connector.
Page 34: Connecting By Token Ring Interface
2.2 Connecting Cable 2.2.4 Connecting by Token Ring interface The Token Ring interface supports the following two types of environment: The following procedure explains how to connect by the Token Ring interface. When the Token Ring interface board has been installed, the Ethernet interface cannot be used. And as a result, the Ethernet board cannot be used too.
Page 35: Using Quick Setup Menu
Using Quick Setup Menu When setting up the printer environment, you can use the Quick Setup menu to set the basic necessary items all at once. Quick Setup menu items The following menu items can be set by the Quick Setup menu. Set each item by answering the questions displayed on the printer control panel.
Page 36 2.3 Using Quick Setup Menu Procedure for setting the Quick Setup Menu Follow the procedure below to set essential settings using the printer control panel. When using the Quick Setup Menu to change settings, select Y for Save Settings to save settings and reboot before printing the Printer Settings List.
Page 37 2.3 Using Quick Setup Menu...
Page 38: Flow Of Setting Different Printer Environments
Flow of Setting Different Printer Environments This section explains the flow of setting the printer environment for the different environment in use. Check the necessary settings for the respective printer environments as your proceed by following the flow chart. When using EtherTalk, refer to the manual bundled with the PostScript Kit. *1 You can install the printer driver from the attached CD-ROM or download it automatically.
Page 39: Setting Ip Address
Setting IP Address This section explains how to set the IP address. Depending on the network environment, you may need to set the subnet mask and gateway address. If your network has a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), BOOTP or RARP environment, the printer can obtain these items automatically from each of the server.
Page 40 2.5 Setting IP Address Outputting Printer Settings List Procedure Print out the Printer Settings List by referring to "5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists". Check the following items under Communication Settings on the Printer Settings list: TCP/IP: IP Address TCP/IP:Subnet Mask TCP/IP: Gateway Address WINS Server: Primary Server IP Address WINS Server: Secondary Server IP Address Refer to the following section on how to check the Printer Settings List.
Page 41: Setting Address
2.5 Setting IP Address 2.5.2 Setting Address The following procedure explains how to set the IP address from the printer control panel. Depending on the network used, you may need to set the subnet mask and gateway address. Consult your system administrator before setting the essential items. Take note that the initial display of the IP address setting might be different.
Page 42 2.5 Setting IP Address Setting Subnet Mask and Gateway Address...
Page 43 2.5 Setting IP Address...
Page 44: Setting Port
Setting Port Activate the port to be used from the printer control panel. If the settings have already been set to Enable, the procedure here is not needed. Follow the procedure here only if the settings have been set to Disable. You can also set the port settings from CentreWare Internet Services.
Page 45: Activating Port
2.6 Setting Port 2.6.1 Activating port As an example, the following procedure explains how to activate the LPD port (factory setting: Enable) using the printer control panel. Follow the same procedure if you are activating the IPP port (factory setting: Disable).
Page 46: Setting The Port And Transport Protocol
2.6 Setting Port 2.6.2 Setting the port and transport protocol As an example, the following procedure explains how to activate the SNMP port (factory setting: Enable) and transport protocol to IPX and/or UDP (factory setting: UDP). Follow the same procedure if you want to activate the SMB port (factory setting: Enable) and transport protocol (factory setting:TCP/IP , NetBEUI).
Page 47 2.6 Setting Port...
Page 48: Other Printer Settings
Other Printer Settings If necessary, use the printer control panel to define settings for the following items. However, it is usually not necessary to change the factory settings of these items for normal use. "5.3 Common Menu Items" for details on each item and the way of setting When using TCP/IP (LPD) Network/Port >...
Page 49 2.7 Other Printer Settings When using IPP Network/Port > IPP Print Mode (factory setting: Auto) (factory setting: Enable) TBCP Filter (factory setting: Disable) Access Control (factory setting: Disable) (factory setting: Enable) Add Port No. (factory setting: 80) Connect Time-Out (factory setting: 60 Secs) Allocate Memory >...
Page 50: Memory Allocation
Memory Allocation This sections explains how to allocate memory. 2.8.1 Uses Memory is meant for the following uses: System Receive buffer Page buffer PCL memory PS memory Besides page buffer, you can allocate memory using the printer control panel or the CentreWare Internet Services.
Page 51 2.8 Memory Allocation Page buffer use Area for drawing the actual print image. It is possible to allocate this area from the remaining area after all the other uses have been allocated. To confirm the page buffer capacity, print the Printer Settings List and then check the page buffer capacity.
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Page 53 Useful Operations Flow of Printing................42 Printing vs Copying................ 43 Printing Features ................45 Canceling Printing ................ 48 Outputting ..................51 Printing Data Combined Using Overlays ........53 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs ........ 56...
Page 54: Flow Of Printing
Flow of Printing 3.1.1 For Windows The basic flow of printing from Windows environment is as follows: (This may differ depending on the computer and system configuration used.) Activate application program used by the computer Refer to the manual of the application regarding its operation. If necessary Operate menu Before sending print data from the computer, check the following:...
Page 55: Printing Vs Copying
Printing vs Copying 3.2.1 Control panel operations during printing The touch panel display of the control panel (not printer control panel) during printing will be as follows: Printer Close Printing in progress... The operations that can be done on this control panel during printing are as follows Control panel operations Printer actions Press Close on the screen displayed...
Page 56 3.2 Printing vs Copying Paper Tray Priority For printing, the trays are allocated priority as follows: tray 1, tray 2, tray 3 and tray 4 (with tray 1 having the highest priority). This feature is independent of the copying function setting. Printing Priority Printing of the following items will be prioritized according to the setting made on the control panel if they are all in the Output Waiting Job list: print job, auto-output report.
Page 57: Printing Features
Printing Features 3.3.1 Setting printing features Most of the printing features are set on the screens of the different tabs of the printer properties dialog box, which is displayed when printing from an application program or clicking the printer icon of the printer installed on the computer. For details on these features and the way to set them, refer to the Online Help of the printer driver or "4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers".
Page 58: Online Help
3.3 Printing Features 3.3.2 Online Help You can use the online Help of the printer driver to check the explanation and way of setting of the items on the printer driver. The following procedure explains how to display the Online Help. Here, we will use the Windows 98 printer driver as an illustration.
Page 59 3.3 Printing Features when you click Help The Driver Help with the page containing the explanation on the tab shown will be displayed. Click on Contents on the top left of the screen if you want to display the whole Online Help.
Page 60: Canceling Printing
Canceling Printing To cancel printing, first of all, try deleting the print instruction from the computer. If this is not possible, then delete it from the printer. You can check the job status of the print instruction on the computer. 3.4.1 Canceling from computer Using Windows...
Page 61: Canceling From Printer
3.4 Canceling Printing 3.4.2 Canceling from printer Canceling jobs in process The procedure to cancel jobs in process from the printer is as follows. However, the page which is being printed will still be output. Procedure When the display is at a state as shown on the right, press together.
Page 62: Checking Job Status Of Print Instruction
3.4 Canceling Printing Press together. The canceling of printing will be processed. When the processing is complete, "Printer paused" will be shown. Press "Ready to print" will be shown. 3.4.3 Checking job status of print instruction Using Windows The procedure to check job status from Windows is as follows: Procedure Click Start, select Settings, followed by Printers.
Page 63: Outputting
Outputting This section explains the two types of outputting: Forced outputting of remaining print data Outputting all jobs in the printer 3.5.1 Forced outputting of remaining print data For the PCL emulation mode, data will not be output until a full page of data is collected. If the last piece of data ends at the middle of a page, it will wait for the next data until the present Auto Eject Time has passed and "Data wait"...
Page 64: Outputting All Jobs In The Printer
3.5 Outputting 3.5.2 Outputting all jobs in the printer To execute and print all jobs received in the printer. This operation can stop the receiving of data and empty the buffer. The procedure is as follows: There is also a way to erase all jobs in the printer. Refer to "3.4.2 Canceling from printer" for details. Procedure When the display is at the state as shown on the left, press...
Page 65: Printing Data Combined Using Overlays
Printing Data Combined Using Overlays You can use the overlay feature of the printer driver to combine data for printing. For example, you can first 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 for printing out the data with the form.
Page 66 3.6 Printing Data Combined Using Overlays Creating an overlay The procedure to create an overlay is as follows: Procedure Using the application program, create the form. From the File menu, select Print. Check that this printer is selected at the Name list box, and then click Properties. The printer properties dialog box appears.
Page 67 3.6 Printing Data Combined Using Overlays Printing with an overlay The procedure to print your data with the overlay is as follows: Procedure Using the application program, create the data for the form. From the File menu, select Print. Check that this printer is selected at the Name list box, and then click Properties. The printer properties dialog box appears.
Page 68: Printing Secure Print And Sample Print Jobs
Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs When the Printer HDD Kit has been installed, you can use the Secure Print and Sample Print features. As the Printer HDD Kit may break down, important data saved in the Hard Disk should be saved in some other place for safe keeping.
Page 69: Storing User Id And Password
3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs 3.7.1 Storing User ID and Password To use the Security Print and Sample Print features, you need to set the User ID and password (for Security Print only) first. Procedure Click Start, select Settings, followed by Printers. The Printers window appears. Double click the printer icon, and select Properties from the File menu to display the properties dialog box.
Page 70 3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs For Secure Print only: For Password, specify a password using one to four numbers. This is optional. The password specified will be displayed by one * for each number entered. After Password is entered, Confirm Password will be enabled for you to re-enter the password for confirmation.
Page 71: Printing Secure Print/Sample Print Jobs
3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs 3.7.2 Printing Secure Print/Sample Print Jobs The procedure to print Secure Print and Sample Print jobs is as follows. First, you need to set the Secure Print and Sample Print features on the computer. Then, you print out the print data using the printer.
Page 72 3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs At the control panel The following procedure describes how to print out, using the control panel, the Secure Print or Sample Print job that has been stored in the printer. Procedure Press the button, Job Status Stop on the control panel.
Page 73 3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs Select the job that you want to print, and then select Print. Selecting Select All will select the jobs all at once. To stop printing, select the jobs that you want to stop printing and then select Delete.
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Page 75: Chapter 4 Installing/Configuring The Printer Drivers
Installing/Configuring the Printer Drivers About the Printer Drivers ............... 64 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers ........65 Configuring the Printer Drivers ............71...
Page 76: 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 the Windows operating systems to provide a standard interface between an application program and the printer device. By installing these printer drivers, print jobs are converted into the PJL and PCL 6 printer languages and then print through the printer device.
Page 77: 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 Uninstalling the printer drivers"...
Page 78 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers The Printer Installation dialog box appears. Check the printer model and then click Next. The following Printer Installation dialog box appears. Determine the printer name and then click Next. The Ready to Start Copying dialog box appears. Click Finish to continue.
Page 79 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers 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 Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me) or Printer Properties and Document Defaults (for Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000). It is recommended to activate the Auto Configuration feature first to define your printer configuration in the printer driver.
Page 80: 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. Use the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer driver if you are using: TCP/IP (LPD or Port9100) to print from Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0; IPP.
Page 81: Uninstalling The Printer Drivers
4.2 Installing/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/Windows 98/Windows Me alternate drivers installed in Windows NT server (workstation), use the Unsetup.exe program to uninstall the Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me drivers and then activate the Unsetup.exe program of the Windows NT driver.
Page 82 4.2 Installing/Uninstalling the Printer Drivers When the uninstallation is completed, click Restart Windows Now to ensure that the driver is completely removed from the system.
Page 83: Configuring The Printer Drivers
Configuring the Printer Drivers This section describes how to configure the printer driver from the printer properties dialog box. This dialog box will appear if you click Printer Setup (for Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me) or Printer Properties (for Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000) on the Installation Successful screen. If you have quit the printer setup program, follow the procedure in "4.3.1 Accessing the printer properties dialog box"...
Page 84 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 Accessing the printer properties dialog box Follow Steps of the procedure for Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me to select the icon of your printer model. Select Properties from the Printer menu to display the following Properties dialog box. Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Accessing the document defaults/printing preferences dialog box...
Page 85: Setting The Printer Properties
4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers 4.3.2 Setting the printer properties Through the printer properties (and document default/printing preferences) dialog box, the printer driver will provide an interface for you to ensure that the driver settings match those of the printer and to select printer option settings for the different properties. The settings made here will be the default printer configuration for printing subsequent jobs.
Page 86 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Printer Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 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.
Page 87 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Finisher (default: off) Select this if your printer is installed with this attachment of two finisher trays. It is equipped with the offset catch tray and the stapler. If Side Output Tray is not checked here, Side Output Tray will not be available for Output Destination on the Paper/Output tab.
Page 88 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Hard Disk (default: off) Select this if your printer is installed with a hard disk which enables the printer to support job collation. This has to be selected also when using the stapling function. If this is not checked, Collated on the Output Options tab will not be available. Error Report Select whether or not errors are to be reported for print jobs.
Page 89 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers However, the driver may fail to acquire the information and display the following error message: When this happens, carry out the following procedure: Procedure Click Yes on the Searching for a Printer dialog box. The following Printer Searching Method dialog box will appear. Select Network Printer Address if you can specify exactly the network printer address, and proceed to Step Otherwise, select Broadcast, and proceed to Step...
Page 90 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers When Network Printer Address has been selected: Select TCP/IP or IPX for your protocol, enter the printer network address, and then click OK. For TCP/IP, enter numbers between 0-255 for each box. For IPX, enter 8 characters for the first box and 12 for the second box. You can enter numbers (0-9) or letters (a-f, case insensitive).
Page 91 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Paper/Output 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 Job Type, Paper Size, Image Orientation and 2 Sided Print to the left of these drop-down lists, which will change according to the selections made.
Page 92 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Paper Size Specify the paper size to use for the print data. Options include: A4 (210×297 mm) (default) 8.5×11" (Letter) B5 (182×257 mm) B4 (257×364 mm) 8.5×13" (Folio) 8.5×14" (Legal) 8K (267×388 mm) A3 (297×420 mm) 11×17"...
Page 93 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Paper Source Specify the default paper tray to use. Options include: Auto (default) Paper will be automatically selected. Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 Tray 4 (available only if Tray 4 has been selected for Paper Source Options on the Printer tab) Bypass Tray (available only if Bypass Tray has been selected for Paper Source Options on the Printer tab)
Page 94 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Finisher Tray Upper (available only if Bypass Tray has not been selected for Paper Source on the Paper/ Output tab) Finisher Tray Lower (Finisher Tray Upper and Finisher Tray Lower are available only if Finisher has been selected for Paper Output Options on the Printer tab) Side Output Tray Printouts are delivered face up.
Page 95 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Output Options Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 The Output Options tab has some advanced features for sending a print job. Notice that there are image displays of Collated Settings and Finishing which will change according to the selections made.
Page 96 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Finishing Select where to staple your printed document. Paper sizes that can be stapled include A5, B5, A4, 8.5×11", B4, A3, 8.5×13", 8.5×14", 8K and 11×17". Stapling Options include: None (default) Staple function off. Top Left Corner Top Right Corner Bottom Left Corner Bottom Right Corner...
Page 97 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Transparency Separators Allows separators to be inserted between the transparencies output of a print job. Enabled only if all of the following conditions are met: - on the Printer tab, Bypass Tray has been selected; - on the Paper/Output tab, Bypass Tray has been selected for Paper Source and Transparency for Paper Type (Bypass Tray).
Page 98 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Graphics Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000 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 the image will toggle both the radio button and the image display selections.
Page 99 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Coarse Provides rough greyscale with high contrasts for images that will be scanned/copied. Diffusion Ideal for photographic images. However, it requires more time to create the appearance of grey scale. Available only if Raster has been selected for Graphics Mode. For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000: Device (default) Uses the default printer Halftone attributes to produce the image objects.
Page 100 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Restore Defaults Restore the settings in the dialog box to their default values. Overlays The Overlays function is meant for printing one or more objects (texts/graphics) on every page of your document, e.g. letterhead, logo. An Overlay object is created within one page, and is usually known as a page overlay.
Page 101 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Query Page Overlay When this is selected, a message box requesting for confirmation will appear whenever a page overlay command is sent to the printer. If this option is off, the selected page overlay file will be sent directly to the printer. This option is not active if No Overlay is selected or if the currently selected overlay has been permanently downloaded to the printer.
Page 102 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Layout 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. Layout Mode Provides a list of the job finishing options: Multi-Up (default)
Page 103 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers No Rotation on Same Sheet (default: off) Defines how the Multi-Up document pages of different orientations are to be handled on the same printed sheet. In general, the first document page of each sheet will determine the physical orientation of that output sheet.
Page 104 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Gutter (default: 0) Gutter is the spacing in dots between two document pages on a sheet of paper. Valid range is from 0 to 150 dots. Pages Per Split (default: No Limit) Pages Per Split is the number of pages to be printed as a booklet. The number will be in multiples of 4.
Page 105 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Output Size (default: A4 (210×297 mm) Lists the possible paper sizes that can be used. The options available for the paper size are similar to the settings of Paper Size on the Paper/Output tab. Page Position Specify the position where the document page is to be printed on the output: Top Left Top Right...
Page 106 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers Watermarks The Watermarks feature allows you to print text in the background or foreground of a page. Watermarks can be applied to the first page or all pages of a document. A selection of pre- defined watermarks is available.
Page 107 4.3 Configuring the Printer Drivers To delete a watermark: Procedure Select an existing watermark from the Watermark drop-down list. Click Delete to remove the watermark from the list. To print a watermark, the options available include: In Background Selecting this prints the watermark underneath the primary texts and graphics in the document.
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Page 109 Mode Menu and Common Menu Menus .................... 98 Mode Menu Items ................ 102 Common Menu Items ..............109 Outputting Reports/Lists .............. 129 CentreWare Internet Services ............. 149...
Page 110: Menus
Menus This section explains about the types and levels of menu. 5.1.1 About menu There are two types of menus: mode menu and common menu. Mode Menu Press Printing PCL Settings Paper Tray PCL Settings Draft Mode Ready to print Common Menu Press Menu...
Page 111: Mode Menu
5.1 Menus 5.1.2 Mode menu The mode menu consists of the PCL settings. It is made up of the following levels: mode menu > candidate value The above diagram shows only a portion of the PCL Settings mode menu levels.
Page 112: Common Menu
5.1 Menus 5.1.3 Common menu Common menu consists of Quick Setup, Report/List, System Settings, NetWork/Port, Allocate Memory, Initialize/Delete Data and Printer Settings. It is a screen to set items common to all print modes. Common menu is made up of the following levels: Common menu >...
Page 113 5.1 Menus Common Menu Overview Reference Quick Setup By following the flow, sets the basic essential "2.3 Using Quick Setup Menu" settings needed to use the printer. Report/List Prints the PCL Settings, Printer Settings, "5.4.1 Types of reports/lists" Error History, Job History, Print Meter, PCL Font Lists etc.
Page 114: Mode Menu Items
Mode Menu Items This section explains the values that can be set in each of the mode menu items and the setting method. 5.2.1 List of Mode Menu items PCL Settings Menu item Explanation Paper Tray Sets the paper tray that supplies paper. The candidate values are: •...
Page 115 5.2 Mode Menu Items Menu item Explanation Orientation Sets the orientation for printing. The candidate values are: • Portrait (default) • Landscape. The values set are changeable by commands. The setting takes on default value when the NVM is initialized. 2 Sided Print Sets two-sided printing.
Page 116 5.2 Mode Menu Items Menu item Explanation Font • 26-Courier BdIt (con’t...) • 27-LetterGothic • 28-LetterGothic It • 29-LetterGothic Bd • 30-Albertus Md • 31-Albertus XbBd • 32-Clarendon Cd • 33-Coronet • 34-Marigold • 35-Arial • 36-Arial It • 37-Arial Bd •...
Page 117 5.2 Mode Menu Items Menu item Explanation Font • 76-ITC A G Go BkOb (con’t...) • 77-ITC A G Go Dm • 78-ITC A G Go DmOb • 79-ZapfC MdIt • 80-ZapfDingbats Symbol Set Sets the specific set of symbols provided by a font with each symbol set defined with a specific application in mind.
Page 118 5.2 Mode Menu Items Menu item Explanation Symbol Set (con’t...) Proper selection of Symbol Set is important in printing the required output. Font Size Sets the height of the font in points. The range of setting is between 4 to 50. Default is 12 and each unit is 0.25. The point size item available depends on the fonts source and font number selected.
Page 119 5.2 Mode Menu Items Menu item Explanation HexDump Turns on/off the Hex(adecimal)Dump mode. Turning on the HexDump mode allows data that are sent to the printer to be printed in plain ASCII format. The candidate values are: • Off (default) •...
Page 120: Setting A Mode Menu
5.2 Mode Menu Items 5.2.2 Setting a mode menu The procedure to set a mode menu (PCL Settings) which generally has two levels (mode menu > candidate value) is as follows:...
Page 121: Common Menu Items
Common Menu Items This section explains the values that can be set in the common menu items and the setting method. 5.3.1 List of common menu items The values of System Settings, NetWork/Port, Allocate Memory, Initialize/Delete Data and Printer Settings are as follows: System Settings Sets machine operations like fault tone, panel lock, system clock.
Page 122 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation System Clock Sets the system clock, which is the printer built-in clock. Two items can be set: • Date: in YYYY.MM.DD format (range of YYYY: 2000-2099 only) • Time: in HH:MM format (range of HH: 00-24) The data and time set here will be printed on reports/lists.
Page 123 5.3 Common Menu Items NetWork/Port Sets the conditions of the interface type connected to the computer and the transmission. Menu item Explanation Parallel The following items are to be set when using the parallel port: Port Status Sets the port status of the parallel interface when the power is switched on. The candidate values are: •...
Page 124 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Parallel Auto Eject Time (con’t...) Sets the time to automatically print and output any remaining data in the printer when it is in a continuous state of not receiving data. The range of setting is between 5-1275 seconds with 5 seconds per unit. Default is 30 seconds.
Page 125 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Connect Time-Out (con’t...) Sets the time to disconnect after data transmission is disrupted. The range of setting is between 2-3600 seconds with 1 second per unit. Default is 16 seconds. When you are pressing to change the candidate value, press and hold on to the button to run the displays continuously.
Page 126 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation NetWare Transpt Protocol (con’t...) Sets the protocol of the transport layer used by NetWare. The candidate values are: • TCP/IP , IPX/SPX (default) • TCP/IP • IPX/SPX To use TCP/IP , you will need to set the IP address on both the computer and printer. Print Mode Sets the printer language.
Page 127 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation The following items are to be set when using SMB: Port Status Sets the port status of the SMB port when the power is switched on. The candidate values are: • Enable (default) •...
Page 128 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation The following items are to be set when using IPP: Port Status Sets the port status of the IPP port when the power is switched on. The candidate values are: • Enable • Disable (default) To set IPP to Enable, you will need to set the IP address .
Page 129 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation (con’t...) Sets whether to use the name registered in the Domain Name Server (DNS) when it is recognizing the printer. The candidate values are: • Enable (default) The DNS name will be used. •...
Page 130 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Adobe Protocol (con’t...) Sets the PostScript protocol. Available only when PostScript Kit is installed. The candidate values are: • Normal (default) For communication protocol in ASCII format. • Binary For communication protocol in binary format. Depending on the data, the print processing in this protocol may be faster than Normal.
Page 131 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Port9100 (con’t...) Sets whether to enable the PJL commands sent from the computer. The candidate values are: • Enable (default) • Disable Port No. Sets the port number. The range of setting is between 8000-9999. Default is 9100.
Page 132 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation FTP Client The following items are to be set when using FTP Client. Port Status Sets the port status of the FTP Client port when the power is switched on. The candidate values are: •...
Page 133 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Internet Service The following item is to be set when using Internet Service. The candidate values are: • Enable (default) • Disable If it is set to Enable, you can, through a web browser, make use of the CentreWare Internet Services to display the printer/job status and change printer settings.
Page 134 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation WINS Server Get DHCP Address Sets whether to obtain automatically the IP Address for WINS server from the DHCP server. This IP Address is needed in order to use WINS. The candidate values are: •...
Page 135 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu item Explanation Ethernet Sets the transmission speed/connector type of the Ethernet interface. This menu item is available only when the interface board for Token Ring has not been installed. The candidate values are: • Auto (default) 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T will be interchanged automatically.
Page 136: Allocate Memory
5.3 Common Menu Items Allocate Memory Changes the memory capacity of each of the interface. If the memory capacity is changed, all the data stored in each of the memory domain will be deleted as the memory will be reset. You cannot allocate the memory capacity to exceed its overall capacity.
Page 137 5.3 Common Menu Items Menu Item Explanation Buffer Size Parallel, NetWare Memory, USB Memory, Port9100 Memory, (con’t...) EtherTalk Memory Sets the memory capacity between 64-1024KB with 32KB per unit. Default is 256K. EtherTalk Memory is available only when PostScript Kit is installed. LPD Spool, SMB Spool The candidate values are: •...
Page 138 5.3 Common Menu Items Initialize/Delete Data Executes the initialization of the printer setting values stored in the NV memory, as well as of the hard disk, and print meter. The value of these items will be reset to default setting after the initialization. Menu Item Explanation Initializes the NV memory.
Page 139 5.3 Common Menu Items Printer Settings Includes substitute tray setting. Menu Item Explanation Substitute Tray The feature of selecting a paper tray corresponding to the size and orientation of the original document when a print instruction has been sent from the computer is known as Auto Tray Selection.
Page 140: Setting A Common Menu
5.3 Common Menu Items 5.3.2 Setting a common menu The procedure to set a common menu (System Settings, Network/Port, Allocate Memory, Initialize/Delete Data, Printer Settings) which generally has four levels (common menu > menu item > item > candidate value) is as follows:...
Page 141: Outputting Reports/Lists
Outputting Reports/Lists This section describes the types of reports/lists and the way to print them. 5.4.1 Types of reports/lists Besides data sent from the computer, this printer is also equipped to print the following reports/lists: PCL Settings List Printer Settings List Error History Report Job History Report Printer Meter Report...
Page 142 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists PCL Settings List About PCL Settings List Prints information on the PCL settings on the printer. Print result The following items will be included: Paper Tray Output Size Paper Size (Bypass Tray) Output Destination Orientation 2 Sided Print Font Symbol Set Font Size...
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Page 144 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Printer Settings List About Printer Settings List Prints information in the system menu. Print result The following items will be included: System Settings Printer Settings Communcation Settings A print result is shown on the next page.
Page 145 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Printer Settings List About Printer Settings List Prints information in the system menu. Print result The following items will be included: System Settings Printer Settings Communication Settings A print result is shown on the next page.
Page 146 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Error History Report About Error History Report Prints information on the error history of the printer. Print result The following items will be included: Date Time Error Code Error Type A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 148 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Job History Report About Job History Report Prints information on the job history. Print result The following items will be included: Date Time Input Data Output Destination Job Info Page Info Pages Sheets Job Status A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 150 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Print Meter Report About Print Meter Report Prints information on the usage of the printer by users. Print result The following items will be included: Job Owner Pages Sheets A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 152 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists PCL Fonts List About PCL Fonts List Prints a list of PCL fonts that can be used by the printer. Print result The following items will be included: Fonts applicable to PCL Example A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 154 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists Stored Documents List About Stored Documents List Prints information on the mailbox size, Secure Print and Sample Print jobs. Print result The following items will be included: Mailbox Size: Size Used Free Space Secure Print: Doc. No. User ID Document Name Document Size...
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Page 156 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists PostScript Fonts List About PostScript Fonts List Prints a list of PostScript fonts that can be used by the printer. Print result The following items will be included: Fonts Example A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 158 5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists PostScript Logical Printer List About PostScript Logical Printer List Prints a list of PostScript logical printers. Print result The following items will be included: Printer Number Format Option Print Control A print result is shown on the next page.
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Page 160: Printing Reports/Lists
5.4 Outputting Reports/Lists 5.4.2 Printing reports/lists The following procedure shows how to print the reports/list:...
Page 161: Centreware Internet Services
CentreWare Internet Services CentreWare 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 printer has been configured for the TCP/IP environment. Using the Properties dialog box of CentreWare 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 162: System Environment
5.5 CentreWare Internet Services 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 163: Configuring Browser
5.5 CentreWare Internet Services 5.5.4 Configuring browser 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 "+" sign on the left of Advanced. Click Cache under Advanced.
Page 164: Checking Proxy Server And Port Number
5.5 CentreWare Internet Services 5.5.5 Checking proxy server and port number Proxy server setting When using CentreWare 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 165: Configuring The Printer
5.5 CentreWare Internet Services 5.5.6 Configuring the printer Follow the process below to activate the CentreWare Internet Services at the printer control panel if it is not set to Enable. You will have to set the IP address after the CentreWare Internet Services has been activated if it is not set.
Page 166: Using Centreware Internet Services
5.5 CentreWare Internet Services 5.5.7 Using CentreWare Internet Services Procedure Switch on the 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. Example of specifying an IP address Example of specifying an internet address When specifying a port number, add ":"...
Page 167 5.5 CentreWare Internet Services The screen of the CentreWare Internet Services is displayed.
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Page 169: Chapter 6 Precautions And Limitations
Precautions and Limitations In General ..................158 On Using TCP/IP ................. 160...
Page 170: In General
In General This section explains the precautions and limitations of using this printer in general. When switching on/off power After you have switched off the power, wait at least five seconds before switching it on again. After the message, "Ready to print" is displayed, wait at least five seconds before switching power off.
Page 171 6.1 In General Using optional products The Printer HDD Kit and additional SDRAM module have to be installed in order to use the sorter (electric sorting feature) and Secure Print/Sample Print. The optional PostScript Kit has to be installed in order to use the printer for supporting PostScript.
Page 172: On Using Tcp/Ip
On Using TCP/IP Be aware of the following precautions and limitations when using the printer with the TCP/IP protocol. 6.2.1 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 173: During Printing
6.2 On Using TCP/IP 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. However, if the power is switched off immediately after the print data has been sent, the data may be stored in the computer.
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Page 175 Troubleshooting When Problems Occur..............164 When the Print Quality is Poor............. 167 Messages ..................171 Using TCP/IP ................178 Using CentreWare Internet Services ........... 181...
Page 176: When Problems Occur
When Problems Occur Check the conditions of the printer again before treating it as a breakdown. If the problem cannot be solved by the suggested treatment below, proceed to "7.2 When the Print Quality is Poor" and "7.3 Messages" to carry out the appropriate treatment. This printer uses precision parts and high voltage.
Page 177 7.1 When Problems Occur Condition Cause Treatment Cannot print. When the printer and the computer By default, the bi-directional (con’t...) are connected by a parallel interface communication setting of the printer cable, the computer does not is set to Enable. If the computer is respond to bi-directional not responding to bidirectional communication.
Page 178 7.1 When Problems Occur Condition Cause Treatment No printing is sent but Is the power of the computer turned Just wait for five minutes or press display shows on after the printer has been on? together to stop "Printing". printing. When switching on the power of the printer, check whether the host device is switched on.
Page 179: When The Print Quality Is Poor
When the Print Quality is Poor When the print quality is poor, carry out the necessary treatment according to the condition as close to those listed below as possible. When printing document with large amount of data, the resolution might decrease. Increasing the PCL memory data might prevent a decrease of resolution. If the print quality does not improve after the treatment, contact our Customer Support Center.
Page 180 7.2 When the Print Quality is Poor Condition Cause Treatment Stains at equal The transportation route for the Print a few pages. intervals. paper is stained. The drum/toner cartridge is defective Replace with a new drum/toner or damaged. cartridge. User Guide (Copier) White spots in the The paper used is not suitable.
Page 181 7.2 When the Print Quality is Poor Condition Cause Treatment Nothing is printed. The toner seal of the drum/toner Remove the seal from the drum/ cartridge is not pulled out. toner cartridge. User Guide (Copier) Multiple sheets of paper are fed at Fan the paper and load them again.
Page 182 7.2 When the Print Quality is Poor Condition Cause Treatment Paper has wrinkles. The paper used is not suitable. Replace with suitable paper. Printing smeared. User Guide (Copier) The paper has curled corners. Replace with suitable paper. User Guide (Copier) The paper has moisture.
Page 183: Messages
Messages This section explains about the different messages and error codes that appear on the printer control panel display. 7.3.1 List of messages There are two types of messages: machine status (indicated by "Status") and errors (by "Cause/Treatment"): The print data remaining in the printer and information stored in the printer memory are not secured when the error message is being displayed.
Page 184 7.3 Messages Message Cause/Treatment Status: Saving Secure Print job data. Status: In the pause state after pressing To exit the pause state, press again. Status: In the pause state after pressing while printing. To exit the pause state, press again. Status: Canceling all data remaining in the printer.
Page 185 7.3 Messages Message Cause/Treatment Cause: Tray * has run out of paper of xxxx-size/ orientation. Treatment: Replace with paper of xxxx-size/orientation. "User Guide (Copier)" Cause: IP address is duplicated. Treatment: Change the IP address. "2.5 "Setting IP Address Cause: Unable to get IP address from the DHCP server.
Page 186: Messages About Error Codes
7.3 Messages 7.3.2 Messages about error codes The following messages will appear when printing cannot not be completed properly due to an error or when there is a machine breakdown: Treat the error by referring to the following table. When an error code is displayed, print data remaining in the machine or information stored in its memory may not be secure.
Page 187 7.3 Messages Error Code Cause/Treatment 016-706 Cause: The number of users of Secure Print/Sample Print has exceeded the limit. Treatment: Cancel some of the unnecessary documents stored in the machine, and print again. "3.7 Printing Secure Print and Sample Print Jobs" 016-707 Cause: Cannot process Sample Print jobs as the Printer HDD...
Page 188 7.3 Messages Error Code Cause/Treatment 016-740 Cause: Cannot log in to the pool server of the Job Template List. Treatment: Check log-in information like user name and password. 016-741 Cause: Cannot connect to the pool server of the Job Template List.
Page 189 7.3 Messages Error Code Cause/Treatment 016-765 Cause: Cannot send mail as the SMTP server is full. Treatment: Consult the mail system administrator. 016-766 Cause: Error in the SMTP server. Treatment: Consult the mail system administrator. 016-767 Cause: Cannot send mail as the mail address is wrong. Treatment: Check the mail address and send again.
Page 190: Using Tcp/Ip
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 being used with TCP/IP . 7.4.1 When using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me Cause The printer and the computer are Status Display Unable to print (Network Error) connected to different networks.
Page 191: When Using Windows Nt 4.0
7.4 Using TCP/IP Cause Printing files cannot be spooled Status Display Unable to print (Spool Error) due to insufficient disk capacity of Verification Double-click My Computer and right-click the the computer. disk installed with Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me (e.g. C drive). Select Properties from the menu displayed and then check the free space available.
Page 192 7.4 Using TCP/IP Unable to obtain the desired print results Cause Verification Action The specified print language Check the specified print Specify the same print language as and that of the print data are language and that of the that of the print data. different.
Page 193: Using Centreware Internet Services
Using CentreWare Internet Services Cause Treatment Cannot be connected to CentreWare Is the printer working properly? Internet Services. Check if the power of the printer is switched on. Is CentreWare Internet Services activated? Print out the Printer Settings List to check. Is the internet address correctly entered? Check the internet address again.
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Page 195: Appendix
Appendix Specifications ................184 Product specifications..............184 Printing area ................185 Parallel interface ................186 Interface Board (for Token Ring) ..........188 Glossary ..................189...
Page 196: Specifications
Specifications Product specifications The specifications of the printer is as follows. We regret that improvements in specifications/ appearance of the product may be made without prior notice. Item Contents Continuous Printing Speed Document Centre 285 Series: (Paper from Tray 2) 1 Sided: 21.5 copies/min.
Page 197: Printing Area
A Specifications Item Contents Interface Standard: Ethernet (100Base-TX/10Base-T), Bi-directional Parallel (IEEE1284-B), USB Option: Token Ring Supported OS for drivers Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows NT 4.0/ Windows 2000 Printing area Standard printing area The printing area of each paper size is about the area remaining after subtracting 4 mm from all edges of the paper.
Page 198: Parallel Interface
A Specifications Parallel interface This section describes the parallel interface (centronics/IEEE1284-compliant interface). Shape of the connector The printer is installed with the IEEE1284-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 199 A Specifications Meaning of the signals When the bi-directional is set to Disable: 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 (uppermost bit).
Page 200: Interface Board (For Token Ring)
A Specifications Interface Board (for Token Ring) This section describes the optional interface board (for Token Ring). Shape of the connector Pin arrangement STP connector specifications Pin No. Name Pin No. Name RX-A RX-B N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. TX-A TX-B UTP connector specifications Pin No.
Page 201: Glossary
Glossary Cut paper 420×297 mm paper. Standard types of paper like A4, B5 etc. 297×210 mm paper. Stands for Dot Per Inch, which is the number of dots that can be printed within a width of 1 inch. 210×148 mm paper. Used as the unit for resolution.
Page 202 B Glossary Power Saver 14×8.5" (356×216 mm) paper. Also known as The feature which saves the power Legal. consumption by lowering the temperature of the printer’s fuser. The power saver mode is automatically activated when the time set has elapsed after 11×8.5"...
Page 203 Index ............79 Numerics Copies ........80 Custom Paper Size ..........82 1 Sided Print ........21, 123 100BASE-TX ...........21, 123 10BASE-T ........82, 103 ........... 76 2 Sided Print Device Halftone ...........110 ......... 13 2 Sided Report Direct Print Utility ......... 75 Display Message ............
Page 204 Index ............86 ............. 13 Halftone NetBEUI ......87 ........15, 17, 113 Halftone Color Adjustment NetWare ..........76, 126 ..........17 Hard Disk network printer ..........82 ..........111 Heavyweight NetWork/Port ..........107 ........101 HexDump Network/Port menu ......91 No Rotation on Same Sheet No.
Page 205 Index ..........119 Port9100 ............115 ............23 RARP ............117 ............86 Raster Port No..........38 Receive buffer ..........119 Port9100 ........101 Report/List menu Port Status ..........119 EtherTalk ...........120 FTP Client .......... 56, 79 Sample Print .............116 ......... 158 SDRAM module ............112 ..........
Page 206 Index ............14 UNIX .......... 4, 12, 19, 117 ....... 91 Use Booklet Paper Size ......75 Use Larger Size (No Zoom) ........75 Use Printer Settings ......87 Use Printer TrueType Fonts ............ 22, 188 ............86 Vector ........73, 94 Watermarks tab ..
Page 207 Other comments (if any): After completing this form, detach and send it to the address below. (Please use your own envelope and postage stamp.) Thank you for your cooperation Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. KSP R&D 2D7 3-2-1, Sakado, Takatsu-ku Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawan-ken...
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Chapter 3 Useful Operations

Chapter 4 Installing/Configuring the Printer Drivers

Chapter 5 Mode Menu and Common Menu

Chapter 6 Precautions and Limitations

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

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