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Gestetner DSc545 Printer Reference

Gestetner dsc545: supplementary guide
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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Preparing the Machine
1
Setting Up the Printer Driver
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Other Print Operations
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Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)
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Saving and Printing Using the Document Server
The Functions and Settings of the Machine
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Appendix
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Operating Instructions

Printer Reference

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine. Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Saving and Printing Using the Document Server...
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Also refer to this manual for the procedures for registering administrators, as well as setting user and administrator authentication. ❖ Copy/Document Server Reference Explains Copier and Document Server functions and operations. Also refer to this manual for explanations on how to place originals. ❖ Facsimile Reference Explains Facsimile functions and operations.
  • Page 4 ❖ Other manuals • Manuals for This Machine • Safety Information • Quick Reference Copy Guide • Quick Reference Fax Guide • Quick Reference Printer Guide • Quick Reference Scanner Guide • PostScript3 Supplement • UNIX Supplement • Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ...i How to Read This Manual ...1 Symbols ...1 Display Panel...2 Initial Display ...2 Simplified Display...3 Job List ... 4 Job List screen ...4 Checking jobs in the print queue...5 Changing the order of jobs...6 Holding print jobs ...6 Deleting jobs ...7 Checking Job History ...7...
  • Page 6 Installing Font Manager 2000...57 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 ...58 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties...59 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ...59 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...60 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...62 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...64 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ...66...
  • Page 7 Chaptering ...126 No slip sheets...126 Inserting chapter slip sheets ...127 Slip Sheet...128 4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? ...131 PictBridge Printing ...132 What Can Be Done on This Machine...134 Index Printing ...134 Trimming ...135 Date and File Name Printing ...136 Paper Size...136 Image Print Size...137 Multi-Image-Layout ...138...

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the "Safety Information" section of About This Ma- chine.

  • Page 10: Display Panel

    Display Panel This section describes configuration using the display panel when the printer function is selected. Initial Display Important ❒ The machine switches to offline when you make settings when the machine is online. After you complete the setting, the machine switches to online au- tomatically.

  • Page 11: Simplified Display

    Press to display the error logs of print jobs sent from a computer. Note ❒ When the power is turned on, the copier display is shown. This is a factory default. This initial setting can be changed. See “System Settings”, General Settings Guide.

  • Page 12: Job List

    Job List Jobs printed using Copy, Document Server or Printer mode are temporarily stored in the machine, and then executed in order. Using the Job List function allows you to manage these jobs. For example, you can cancel incorrect job set- tings or print an urgent document.

  • Page 13: Checking Jobs In The Print Queue

    ❖ When [Job Order] is selected: The job list is displayed for all functions in the order of print jobs. Switches between job lists for each function. Switches between [Current / Waiting Job List] and [Job History]. Displays reserved job numbers. Displays the function used to print jobs.

  • Page 14: Changing The Order Of Jobs

    Changing the order of jobs You can change the order in which print jobs in the job list are served: Press [Job List]. The job whose order you want to change. Press [Change Order]. Change the order using [Top], [Previous], or [Next]. Press [OK].

  • Page 15: Deleting Jobs

    Deleting jobs You can delete a job currently printing or jobs in the print queue: Press [Job List]. Select the job you want to delete. To delete multiple print jobs, select all print jobs you want to delete. Press [Delete Reservation]. Press [Yes].

  • Page 16: Printer Features Menu

    Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and meanings of functions the Printer Features screen. Select [Printer Feature] after you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For de- tails, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List / Test Print Menu Multiple Lists Configuration Page ErrorLog...
  • Page 17 You can specify how long the machine waits to receive a print job before allowing other functions such as the copier and scanner functions to interrupt it. You can specify the printer language. You can enable the Auto Substitute Paper Size (A4↔LT) feature.
  • Page 18 Menu Bypass Tray Setting Priority Edge to Edge Print Default Printer Language Tray Switching ❖ Host Interface Menu I/O Buffer I/O Timeout ❖ PCL Menu Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number Point Size Font Pitch Symbol Set Courier Font Extend A4 Width Append CR to LF Resolution...
  • Page 19 ❒ Some options cannot be set depending on security settings. Reference For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. For more information about copier features and system settings, see Copy Reference and General Settings Guide. Description You can select a data format.

  • Page 20: Setting Paper On The Bypass Tray

    Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Size and Types”, About This Machine. Important ❒ The following functions are disabled when printing from the bypass tray: •...
  • Page 21 Gently insert paper face down into the bypass tray until the beeper sounds, and then adjust the paper guides to the paper size. If the paper size of the paper guide and the paper do not match, skewing and misfeeds might occur. Do not stack paper over the limit mark, otherwise a skewed image or mis- feeds might occur.

  • Page 22: Setting The Paper Size Using The Control Panel

    Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading standard size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).

  • Page 23: Setting Custom Size Paper Using The Control Panel

    Setting Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading custom size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).

  • Page 24: Setting Thick Paper Or Ohp Transparencies Using The Control Panel

    Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading thick paper or OHP transparencies onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).
  • Page 25 Press [OK]. The paper type selected is displayed. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. The initial screen appears. Note ❒ The settings made will remain valid until they are reset again. After print- ing on OHP transparencies or thick paper, make sure to clear settings for the next user.

  • Page 27: Preparing The Machine

    1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
  • Page 28 Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows Me Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖...
  • Page 29 Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. Note ❒ In an IPv6 environment, Netware servers cannot be used. Reference See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of network printer.

  • Page 30: Local Connection

    Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via parallel, USB, IEEE 1394 (SCSI print), and Bluetooth connections. Windows operating system version determines the available connection meth- ods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98: Parallel connections •...

  • Page 31: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver This section explains how to install the printer driver. There are two ways to in- stall the printer driver: using Quick Install, which installs the settings at once, or installing the appropriate driver according to the port you want to use. Quick Install Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 32: Installing The Printer Driver For The Selected Port

    Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. A message about restarting the computer appears. Restart the computer to complete installation. Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD- ROM. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete.
  • Page 33 Select an interface language, and then click [Next >]. The default interface language is English. The message to quit all other applications appears. Quit all applications, and then click [Next >]. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.
  • Page 34 Preparing the Machine Windows 2000 / Windows NT 4.0: Open [Printers] window from the [Start] menu. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. On the [Ports] tab, click [Configure Port]. The [Configuration] dialog box appears.
  • Page 35 Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.
  • Page 36 Preparing the Machine After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ Setting a user code allows a SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin user to dis- play and check statistics about the number of sheets which each user prints.
  • Page 37 Select the machine model you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.
  • Page 38 Preparing the Machine Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. ❒...
  • Page 39 Click [Next >]. Select the machine model you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.
  • Page 40 Preparing the Machine Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See “When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver”, Trouble Shooting.
  • Page 41 Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK]. If [LPR Port] does not appear, see Windows Help and install it. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box. Enter “lp” in the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, and then click [OK].

  • Page 42: Using As A Windows Network Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a Windows Network Printer This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the printer as a Windows network printer. To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting “Network printer server”, and then select the Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.
  • Page 43 Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  • Page 44: Using As A Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This describes how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 45 Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port. Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK]. Double-click the name of the NetWare file server on the network tree.

  • Page 46: Form Feed

    Preparing the Machine Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer may not print properly. Follow the procedure below to disable form feed according to the operating sys- tem used: •...

  • Page 47: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the compu- ter and no print jobs are in progress. The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine.
  • Page 48 Preparing the Machine Install the printer driver. Click [Search for the best driver for your device. [Recom- mended]], and then click [Next >]. Select the [Specify a location:] check box, and then click [Browse...]. The [Browse for Folder] dialog box appears. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 49: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB”...

  • Page 50: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.
  • Page 51 Select the [Include this location in the search] check box under [Search for the best driver in these location], and then click [Browse] to select the printer driver lo- cation. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: •...

  • Page 52: Printing With Parallel Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Parallel Connection This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the par- allel port. To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when install- ing the printer driver. Important ❒...
  • Page 53 After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete.

  • Page 54: Installing The Printer Driver Using Ieee 1394 (Scsi Print)

    Preparing the Machine Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine. Important ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print during installation. ❒ Do not connect IEEE 1394 or USB devices to the computer or turn on another printers during installation.
  • Page 55 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. • To disable Auto Run, press the left {Shift} key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes reading from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 56: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003

    Preparing the Machine Note ❒ If you do not want to install the printer when Found New Hardware Wiz- ard starts under an operating system that supports SCSI print, disable the device by following the procedure below. When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, click [Next >]. When the message “This wizard will complete the installation for this Device: Unknown”...
  • Page 57 Specify the location where the source files of the printer driver are stored, and then click [Next >]. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: • RPCS D:\DRIVERS\RPCS\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 •...
  • Page 58 Preparing the Machine ❒ If you do not want to install the printer when Found New Hardware Wiz- ard starts under an operating system that supports SCSI print, disable the device by following the procedure below: When the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, check that [This wizard helps you install software for: Unknown] is displayed, select the [Install from a list on specific location (Advanced)] check box, and then click [Next >].

  • Page 59: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print with Bluetooth devices. Supported Profiles Refer to following supported profiles for Bluetooth connection. ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP.
  • Page 60 Preparing the Machine Check that the printer you want to use appears in 3Com Bluetooth Connec- tion Manager. On the [Tool] menu, click [COM port]. Check that the message “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx) “ appears under Client Ports. (X indicates the COM port number used by Bluetooth.) Click [Close].

  • Page 61: Configuring Security Mode Settings

    Configuring Security Mode Settings This describes how to coufigure the security mode settings. Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. On the [Tools] menu, click [Security Mode]. The [Security Mode] dialog box appears. Select the security mode in the [Security Mode:] list. If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password.

  • Page 62: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Preparing the Machine Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.56 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed di- rection settings to be automatically sent to the printer.
  • Page 63 ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be in- stalled, and TCP/IP must be used. • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS printer driver.

  • Page 64: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Preparing the Machine If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

  • Page 65: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To in- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.

  • Page 66: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    Preparing the Machine Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder.

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 68: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use.
  • Page 69 Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 70: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 71 Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application.

  • Page 72: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 73 Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application.

  • Page 74: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 75: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95 / 98 / Me. On the [File] menu, click [Print].
  • Page 76 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. When you open the printer properties dialog box initially after installing the RPCS printer driver, a confirmation message appears.

  • Page 77: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 2000. On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
  • Page 78 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. When you open the printer properties dialog box initially after installing the RPCS printer driver, a confirmation message appears. After clicking [OK], the printer properties dialog box appears.

  • Page 79: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Make the necessary settings, and then click [Apply] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary de- pending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒...
  • Page 80 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - Default Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 81 Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 82 Setting Up the Printer Driver...

  • Page 83: Other Print Operations

    3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the machine for printing, without having to open a PDF application. Important ❒ This function is possible only when the optional PostScript 3 unit is installed. ❒...
  • Page 84 Other Print Operations DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF files di- rectly. On the [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next] repeatedly until the [Printing Functions3] screen appears.
  • Page 85 Printing PDF Password-Protected Documents Follow the procedure below to print password-protected PDF files. In the Windows [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next] repeatedly until the [Printing Functions3] screen appears. On the [Printing Functions3] screen, click [Properties...] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties].
  • Page 86 Other Print Operations PDF Direct Print Properties Setting Name Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) Change Icon Changes the icon displayed on the tool bar. Printer Displays a list of RPCS drivers that sup- port PDF direct printing. Duplex Prints on both sides of sheets.

  • Page 87: Using Commands

    Using commands You can print PDF files directly, using commands such as “ftp” “sftp”and “lpr”. Reference For details about UNIX commands, see Network Guide. Printing a PDF File Directly...

  • Page 88: Unauthorized Copy Control

    Other Print Operations Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Unauthorized Copy Control consists of two functions: [Data security for copying] and [Mask type:]. Important ❒ This function is designed to discourage copying of confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.
  • Page 89 ❖ Printing a document using [Data security for copying] The pattern and text you have set is printed. The document is copied or stored in copiers / multifunction machines which the optional Copy Data Secu- rity unit is installed. Note ❒...

  • Page 90: Using [Mask Type:]

    Other Print Operations Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. •...

  • Page 91: Important Notice

    ❒ To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (pref- erably 70 to 80 pt) and character angle to between 30 and 40 degrees. ❒ Due to the effects of the settings, the results of copying, scanning, and saving documents in the document server may vary depending on the machine model and setting conditions.

  • Page 92: Using The Print Job Function

    Other Print Operations Using the Print Job Function This describes how to print files stored in the machine. The following types of printing can be selected using the printer driver: Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. You can print or delete the print jobs saved in the machine which is sent from computers.
  • Page 93 Sample Print Job List Displays only Sample Print files stored in the machine. Hold Print Job List Displays only Hold Print files stored in the machine. Stored Print Job List Displays only Stored Print files stored in the machine. Details Displays details about a selected file.
  • Page 94 Other Print Operations ❖ List Per User ID If you select [List Per User ID] from [Initial Print Job List], the following screen ap- pears: User ID Displays the User IDs who sent files to the machine. [Clear] Deselects a selection. [Exit] Returns to the Printer screen.

  • Page 95: Selecting The Initial Print Job List

    Reference p.88 “Sample Print” p.91 “Locked Print” p.95 “Hold Print” p.98 “Stored Print” Selecting the Initial Print Job List Follow the procedure below to set the initial Print Jobs screen, and to show it. Selecting the Initial Print Job List Press the {User Tools/Counter} key.

  • Page 96: Printing From The Print Job Screen

    Other Print Operations Printing from the Print Job Screen Explains Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After you have checked the result, remaining sets can be printed or canceled using the ma- chine's control panel.
  • Page 97 Printing a Sample Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 98 Other Print Operations Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. Enter the new number of sets using the number keys. You can enter up to 999 sets. Press {Clear/Stop} to correct any entry mistakes. Press [Yes]. The remaining sets are printed. Press [Stop] to cancel printing.

  • Page 99: Locked Print

    Deleting Sample Print Files If you are not satisfied with the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable. Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs].
  • Page 100 Other Print Operations Note ❒ If a Locked Print file has not been stored properly, check the error log on the display panel. ❒ Even after you turn off the machine, stored documents remain. However, the [Auto Delete Temporary Print Jobs] or [Auto Delete Stored Print Jobs] settings are applied first.
  • Page 101 Press [Print Jobs]. A list of print files stored in the machine appears. Press [Locked Print Job List]. A list of Locked Print files stored in the machine appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to print, and then press [Print].
  • Page 102 Other Print Operations Enter the password using the number keys, and then press {OK}. The print confirmation screen appears. A confirmation screen will appear if the password is not entered correctly. Press [Exit] to enter the password again. If multiple print files are selected, the machine prints files that correspond to the entered password.

  • Page 103: Hold Print

    Press [Yes]. The selected file is deleted. If you do not want to delete the file, press [No]. Note ❒ If multiple print files are selected, the machine deletes files that correspond to the entered password. The number of files to be deleted is displayed on the confirmation screen.
  • Page 104 Other Print Operations Printing a Hold Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Hold Print file with the PCL 6/5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Hold Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 105 Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [Yes]. The Hold Print file is printed. Press [Stop] to cancel printing. Note ❒ When printing is completed, the stored file is deleted. ❒ To stop printing after printing has started, press [Exit] until the Printer screen appears, and then press [Job Reset].

  • Page 106: Stored Print

    Other Print Operations Press [Yes] to delete the file. The selected file is deleted. If you do not want to delete the file, press [No]. If you select multiple files, the confirmation screen displays the total number of files to be deleted. Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later.
  • Page 107 Printing a Stored Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the PCL 6/5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 108 Other Print Operations Press [Stored Print Job List]. A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine appears. Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. If you set a password in the printer driver, a password confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 109 Note ❒ If you select multiple files, the confirmation screen displays the total number of files to be printed. ❒ If you select multiple documents, set numbers are determined based on the smallest set number specified for a selected document. ❒...

  • Page 110: Printing From The Jobs Per User Id Screen

    Other Print Operations Printing from the Jobs Per User ID Screen This describes how to print the files saved in the machine from the User ID screen. Printing the Selected Print Job Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. On the Printer screen, press [Print Jobs].
  • Page 111 Press [List Per User ID]. The print job list of the selected user ID appears. Select the desired print jobs. To cancel a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. Press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears.

  • Page 112: Printing All Print Jobs

    Other Print Operations Printing All Print Jobs Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. On the Printer screen, press [Print Jobs]. A list of user IDs whose files are stored in the machine appears. Press the user ID whose file you want to print. You cannot select multiple user IDs at the same time.
  • Page 113 Select the desired print job type, and then press [OK]. The confirmation screen appears. The confirmation screen does not appear if the selected ID has only one type of print job. Press [Yes]. The selected files are printed. Note ❒ After printing is completed, Sample Print, Locked Print, and Hold Print files are deleted.

  • Page 114: Form Feed

    Other Print Operations Form Feed This section gives instructions for operating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the machine has run out. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following functions are set: •...

  • Page 115: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Follow the procedure below to cancel a print job if the message prompting form feed appears. Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. Press [Job Reset]. Delete the stored print jobs, and then cancel form feed. Press [Reset the Job] to cancel the current print job, or [Reset All Jobs] to cancel all jobs.

  • Page 116: Canceling A Print Job

    Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the display panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. Press [Job Reset]. Press [Reset the Job] or [Reset All Jobs].

  • Page 117: Windows - Canceling A Print Job From The Computer

    Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the computer You can cancel a print job from the computer if transferring print jobs is not com- pleted. Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, showing all print jobs currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 118: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.
  • Page 119 Note ❒ Press [Exit] after checking the log. ❒ Press [Back to List] to return to the error log list. ❒ To print files that appear in the error log, resend them after stored files have been printed or deleted. ❒...

  • Page 120: Spool Printing

    Other Print Operations Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a computer to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ During Spool Printing, the hard disk is accessed and the Data In indicator blinks.

  • Page 121: User Defined Pages

    User Defined Pages Using this function, you can specify the page numbers for each input tray. Important ❒ This function is available with the PCL 6/5c printer driver only. ❒ If [Document Server] is selected under [Job Type:], User Defined Page cannot be used.

  • Page 122: Printing With The Finisher

    Other Print Operations Printing with the Finisher You can collate, staple, or punch holes in printed paper by installing the optional finisher. Make sure you read the following precautions when using the optional finisher. Important ❒ Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirec- tional communication is disabled.

  • Page 123: Staple

    Staple With the optional Finisher SR3010, Finisher SR3000 or Finisher 1000 installed, sets can be stapled individually when printing multiple sets. Staple Position The specified staple position varies depending on paper size, type, quantity and feed orientation. The following table shows staple positions: Note ❒...
  • Page 124 Other Print Operations Stapling Precautions Important ❒ Stapling can be done only with the optional finisher installed. ❖ Staple printing will be canceled under the following conditions: • If the number of pages to staple exceeds maximum. • If a paper size that cannot be stapled is selected. •...

  • Page 125: Punch

    Punch With the optional 2 Tray Finisher installed, holes can be punched into printed output. Punch Position The specified punch position varies depending on paper feed and print data ori- entation. The following table shows punch positions: Note ❒ Punch positions will vary slightly from page to page as holes are punched into each sheet individually.
  • Page 126 Other Print Operations ❖ Punch printing will be canceled under the following conditions: • When a paper type that cannot be punched is selected. • When a paper size that cannot be punched is selected. • If positions other than those fixed for punching are specified. •...

  • Page 127: Collate

    Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data transmitted from a computer to the printer memory or hard disk drive. The fol- lowing are the three types of Collate: Important ❒...
  • Page 128 Other Print Operations Rotating collate Every other print set is rotated by 90 degrees. Important ❒ The Rotating Collate function requires two paper trays containing same size paper but in different orientations. ❒ If the output tray has shift function, Shift Collate will be applied even if Ro- tating Collate is selected.
  • Page 129 Printing with the Finisher Shift collate The optional finisher is required for this function. The finisher shift tray moves backward or forward when a job or set is output, causing the next to shift, so you can separate them. AEU018S...

  • Page 130: Covers

    Other Print Operations Covers Using this function, you can insert cover and back sheets fed from a different tray to that of the main paper, and print on them. Important ❒ To use this function, Collate must be set. Rotating Collate cannot be set. ❒...
  • Page 131 • Blank • When printing one side • When printing both sides ❖ Front and Back cover Prints the first and last page of the document as the cover and back cover pages. • Print on one side Prints on one side of the cover sheets only, even when duplex printing is selected.
  • Page 132 Other Print Operations • Cover sheet printed on one side, back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is even • Cover sheet printed on one side, back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is odd You can not print on the outside of back cover page.
  • Page 133 Covers Note ❒ If “Auto Tray Select” is set as the paper feed tray for the body paper, the paper will be delivered from a tray containing paper in the K orientation. There- fore, if the cover paper is set to the L orientation, the orientation of cover and body will be different.

  • Page 134: Chaptering

    Other Print Operations Chaptering The specified page is printed on the same side as the first page, like a book. Also, you can insert chapter slip sheets before specified pages, and select whether or not to print on the slip sheets. No slip sheets The specified page is always printed on the same side as the first page.

  • Page 135: Inserting Chapter Slip Sheets

    Inserting chapter slip sheets Insert chapter slip sheets before the specified page. • Print Prints on the chapter slip sheets. When duplex printing is selected, both sides of the slip sheets are printed on. • Blank Note ❒ Up to 20 pages can be specified as the front pages of chapters using the printer driver.

  • Page 136: Slip Sheet

    Other Print Operations Slip Sheet ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between each page • Print • Blank ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between OHP transparencies • Print • Blank AEV019S AEU023S AEV020S AEU024S...
  • Page 137 Note ❒ Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. ❒ When the duplex printing or cover printing is set, you cannot insert slip sheets. ❒ The slip sheet should be the same size and orientation as the main paper. ❒...
  • Page 138 Other Print Operations...

  • Page 139: Direct Printing From A Digital Camera (Pictbridge)

    4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this machine using a USB cable. This allows you to print photographs taken using the digital camera directly by operating the digital camera. Before you can use this function, the machine requires the following options: •...

  • Page 140: Pictbridge Printing

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start PictBridge printing on this machine. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent. If you do, printing will fail. ❒ The USB host interface board is supplied with a USB cable and a hook onto which you can roll up and hang the cable.
  • Page 141 Note ❒ Since printing conditions are specified on the digital camera, specifiable parameters depend on the particular digital camera. For details, see your digital camera's manual. ❒ Some digital cameras require settings for manual PictBridge operation. For details, see your digital camera's manual. PictBridge Printing...

  • Page 142: What Can Be Done On This Machine

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Can Be Done on This Machine This machine can perform the following functions using its PictBridge feature. The settings available for these functions are as follows: • Single image printing • Selected image printing •...

  • Page 143: Trimming

    ❖ A5 (148 × 210) Horizontal images × vertical images (in) 5 × 8 8 × 5 × 11) ❖ Letter (8 Horizontal images × vertical images (in) 8 × 10 10 × 8 ❖ B4 (257 × 367) Horizontal images × vertical images (in) 10 ×...

  • Page 144: Date And File Name Printing

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Date and File Name Printing Use this function to print the date and/or file name under the image. In the above figure, “aaaaa” indicates the file name and “bbbbb” indicates the date. Paper Size Use this function to print on paper with the size specified on the digital camera.

  • Page 145: Image Print Size

    Image Print Size Use this function to print images with the size specified on the digital camera. -- indicates the image size specified on the camera. You can specify the following image print sizes: ❖ Fixed size • 3.25” × 2.5” •...

  • Page 146: Multi-Image-Layout

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Multi-Image-Layout Use this function to print multiple images on the specified paper. The number of images that can be printed on one page are as follows: Paper size 2L (5” × 7”) Postcard 100 mm ×...

  • Page 147: Printing Quality

    The number and arrangement of images that can be specified are as follows: Number of images Note ❒ A form feed may be inserted between images depending on the digital cam- era in use. ❒ Printing in the specified way may not be possible depending on the specifica- tion for the number of images to be printed.

  • Page 148: Paper Type Specification

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Paper type specification This function sends the machine's paper type information to the digital camera. The names of paper types displayed on the digital camera's screen are different to the names displayed on the machine. Use the table below to match the paper types.

  • Page 149: Exiting Pictbridge

    Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit the PictBridge mode. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent to the machine. If you do, printing will fail. Check the display panel of this machine is displaying the “Ready” state. Disconnect the USB cable from the machine.

  • Page 150: Other Reference Information

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Other Reference Information For further details about printing on this machine, see the following: Reference Fore details about paper size, paper type, or tray settings, see General Settings Guide.

  • Page 151: Saving And Printing Using The Document Server

    5. Saving and Printing Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents on the machine's hard disk, allowing you to edit and print them as necessary. Important ❒ Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function.
  • Page 152 Saving and Printing Using the Document Server...

  • Page 153: The Functions And Settings Of The Machine

    6. The Functions and Settings Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and explain all necessary functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and settings used for configuring the model you are using. Reference For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.

  • Page 154: Interface

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine Interface The following interfaces are available with the machine: • Ethernet (100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T) • USB (2.0) • USB Host (1.1) (Optional) • IEEE 1284 (Parallel) (Optional) • IEEE 1394 (Optional) • IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) (Optional) •...

  • Page 155: List Of The Setting Items

    • Status Menu Input Tray Output Tray Toner • Configuration Menu Function System Version Printer Language • Counter Menu Copier Printer Send/TX/Total Fax Transmission Scanner Send Other Function(s) • Inquiry Menu Machine Maintenance/Re- pair Sales Representative User mode Read Read...

  • Page 156: Fax History

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine ❖ Document Server • Document Server Read/Modify ❖ Fax Received File • Fax Received File Read ❖ Printer: Print Jobs • Print Job List Read/Modify ❖ Job • Job List Menu Current/Waiting Jobs Job History •...
  • Page 157 ❖ Address Book • Address List Menu Address Book ❖ Configuration • Device Settings Menu System Paper Date/Time Timer Logs E-mail Auto E-mail Notification On-demand E-mail Notifi- cation File Transfer User Authentication Man- agement Administrator Authentica- tion Management Program/Change Adminis- trator LDAP Server •...
  • Page 158 The Functions and Settings of the Machine • Fax Menu Environment Settings Send/Reception Settings IP-Fax Settings IP-Fax Gateway Settings Parameter Settings • Interface Menu Interface Settings Wireless LAN Setting • Network Menu IPv4 IPv6 NetWare AppleTalk SNMP SNMPv3 SSDP Bonjour System Log •...

  • Page 159: Telnet

    • RC Gate Menu Setup RC Gate Update RC Gate Firmware RC Gate Proxy Server • Webpage Menu Webpage • Extended Feature Settings Menu Startup Setting Extended Feature Info Install Uninstall Change Allocation Administrator Tools Copy Extended Features Copy Card Save Data Note ❒...

  • Page 160: Settings That Can Be Used With Postscript 3

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine Settings that can be used with PostScript 3 The following PostScript 3 settings can be used with the machine: Note ❒ Depending on a type of printer drivers, different items may be displayed. Settings Collate: Dithering:...

  • Page 161: Appendix

    Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component 600 × 600 dpi Resolution 300 × 300 dpi Printing speed Type 1: • Color: 25 ppm • B&W: 25 ppm Type 2: •...

  • Page 162: Options

    Appendix Component USB Interface (Standard) Note ❒ When using MacOS, use only the standard USB Interface. The optional USB interface board is not supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Mac OS 10.3.3, USB2.0 is sup- ported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Windows Me, install USB Printing Support.
  • Page 163 ❖ Required cable: 1394 interface cable (6 pin × 4 pin, 6 pin × 6 pin) Note ❒ You cannot plug devices together to create loops. ❒ Do not use cable that is more than 4.5 meters in length. ❖ Data transfer speed: Maximum 400 Mbps ❖...
  • Page 164 Appendix ❖ Transmittable distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m Note ❒ These figures are a guideline for outdoor use. In general, the transmittable distance indoors is 10 - 100 m, depending on environment. ❖...

  • Page 165: Index

    INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type C Bypass tray Custom size paper using the control panel setting the paper size using the control panel Canceling a job Windows Changing the order of jobs Chaptering Checking Job History Checking jobs in the print queue Collate Control panel hold print...
  • Page 166 PageMaker PDF Direct Print PictBridge Camera Memo Printing Color Matching Date and File Name Printing Exiting PictBridge Form Printing Image Print Size Index Printing MultiImageLayout Other Reference Information Paper Size Paper type specification PictBridge Printing Printing Quality Trimming What Can Be Done on This Machine What is PictBridge? Printer Features Menu Printer language...
  • Page 167 Note to users in the United States of America Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 168 EN USA B788-7507A...

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