Gestetner DSm755 Printer Reference

Gestetner DSm755 Printer Reference

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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.
Printer/Scanner Unit Type
Preparing the Machine
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Setting Up the Printer Driver
Other Print Operations
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Saving and Printing Using the Document Server
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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. Printer/Scanner Unit Type Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations 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. ❖ Printer Reference Explains Printer functions and operations.
  • Page 4 ❖ Other manuals • Manuals for This Machine • Safety Information • Quick Reference Copy Guide • Quick Reference Printer Guide • Quick Reference Scanner Guide • PostScript3 Supplement • UNIX Supplement • Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite • DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide •...
  • 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 ...63 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ...66...
  • Page 7 Chaptering ...124 No slip sheets...124 Inserting chapter slip sheets ...125 Slip Sheet...126 Tab Sheet...127 Z-fold ... 128 Folding Positions...128 Notes on the Z-fold Function...129 4. Saving and Printing Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server... 131 5. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe ...133 Functions...133 Interface ...133...
  • 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 that 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. The Job List function allows you to manage these jobs. For example, you can cancel incorrect job settings 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]. Select 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 job that is queued or currently printing. 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]. Note ❒...
  • Page 16: Printer Features Menu

    Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and meanings of functions on Printer Feature. Printer Feature screen appears when you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List/Test Print Menu Multiple Lists Configuration Page ErrorLog Menu List PCL Configuration / Font Page...
  • 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: Host Interface

    Menu Letterhead Setting 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 Description...
  • 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 When set to On, a carriage return will follow each line feed: CR=CR, LF=CR−LF, FF=CR−...
  • 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 up 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 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 methods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98: Parallel connections • Windows 98 SE / Me: USB and 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 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: Installing The Printer Driver For The Selected Port

    Installing the Printer Driver for the Selected Port Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Important ❒ To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000 / XP Profes- sional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an ac- count that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 34 Preparing the Machine Changing the Port Settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client set- tings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. Windows 95 / 98: Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use.
  • Page 35 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP) Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 36 Preparing the Machine Set a user code, if necessary. Up to 8 numeric characters can be entered. No alphabetic character or symbol can be entered. Select the [Default Printer] check box to configure the printer as default. Click [Continue]. Installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish].
  • Page 37 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (IPP) Important ❒ To install printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 38 Preparing the Machine Enter a name for identifying the printer in [IPP Port Name]. Use a name dif- ferent from the one of any existing port. If a name is not specified here, the address entered in the [Printer URL] box be- comes the IPP port name.
  • Page 39 Using the Standard TCP/IP Port This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver using the TCP/IP port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 40 Preparing the Machine Enter the printer name or IP address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When the device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”.
  • Page 41 Using the LPR Port This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver using the LPR port. 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 42 Preparing the Machine Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Configure the default printer as necessary. Click [Continue]. The printer driver installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish].
  • Page 43: Using As A Windows Network Printer

    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 44 Preparing the Machine 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 45: Using As A Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    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 46 Preparing the Machine 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 47: Form Feed

    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 48: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Preparing the Machine 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 49 Insert 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. Note ❒...
  • Page 50: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Preparing the Machine 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 51: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    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 52 Preparing the Machine 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 53: Printing With Parallel Connection

    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 ❒ 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 54 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 ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete.
  • Page 55: Installing The Printer Driver Using Ieee 1394 (Scsi Print)

    Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine. Important ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print during installation. ❒ Do not connect IEEE 1394 or USB devices to the computer or turn on another printers during installation.
  • Page 56 Preparing the Machine 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 57: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003

    Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 This describes how to install the printer driver to the computer with Windows XP or Windows Server 2000 installed, using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print). Important ❒ SCSI print must be set to “active” from the control panel. For details, see Net- work Guide.
  • Page 58 Preparing the Machine Follow the on-screen instructions. If the printer driver has already been installed, the printer icon is added to the [Printers and Faxes] window. In this case, printer driver installation is not nec- essary. Even if the printer driver is already installed, the message “Found New Hard- ware Wizard”...
  • Page 59: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print using with Bluetooth devices. Supported Profiles Refer the 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: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Bluetooth Connection To install the printer driver, follow the procedure used to install parallel interface. Important ❒ To install the printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional or Win- dows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers per- mission.
  • Page 61: Configuring Security Mode Settings

    Configuring Security Mode Settings This describes how to configure 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, installing applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission. Quit all applications currently running.
  • 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 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: Windows Nt 4.0 - 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 XP. On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
  • Page 72 Setting Up the Printer Driver 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 Default Settings - Default Important ❒...
  • Page 73 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 NT 4.0. On the [File] menu, click [Print].
  • 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 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: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's 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.
  • Page 77 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 78: 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 Admin- istrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 79 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 XP. On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
  • Page 80: 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 81 On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...]. The [Default] dialog box appears. 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.
  • 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 directly. 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. On the [Printing Functions3] screen, click [Add] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties].
  • 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: Using Commands

    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 name: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that sup- port PDF direct printing.
  • Page 87: Unauthorized Copy Control

    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 88 Other Print Operations ❖ 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 89: Using [Mask Type:]

    Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. Note ❒...
  • Page 90: Important Notice

    Other Print Operations Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ 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.
  • Page 91: Using The Print Job Function

    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 92 Other Print Operations 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 93 ❖ 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. [Complete List] Displays all print jobs.
  • Page 94: Selecting The Initial Print Job List

    Other Print Operations 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. Press [Printer Features]. The Printer Features menu appears On the [System] tab, press [Initial Print Job List].
  • Page 95: Printing From The Print Job Screen

    Printing from the Print Job Screen This section gives instruction about 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 96 Other Print Operations Printing a Sample Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the PCL 6/5e 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 97 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 98 Other Print Operations 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 99: Locked Print

    Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents on the machine over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data using the display panel once it is stored in this machine. When using Locked Print, it is not possible to print unless a password is entered on the machine's display panel.
  • Page 100 Other Print Operations Printing a Locked Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Locked Print file with the PCL 6/5e and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Locked Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 101 Select the file you want to print, and then press [Print]. The password screen appears. 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.
  • Page 102 Other Print Operations Deleting Locked Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. Press [Locked Print Job List]. A list of Locked Print files stored appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to delete, and then press [Delete] The password screen is displayed.
  • Page 103: Hold Print

    Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold a file in the machine, and print it from the computer or the machine's control panel later. Important ❒ A Hold Print file cannot be stored if: • the total number of Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print files in the machine is over 100.
  • Page 104 Other Print Operations Start printing from the application’s [Print] dialog box. The Hold Print job is sent to the machine and stored. On the machine’s control panel, press the {Printer} key to display the print- er screen. Press [Print Jobs]. Press [Hold Print Job List].
  • Page 105 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]. The file will be deleted. Reference For details about setting printer drivers, see the printer driver Help. You can also print or delete a Hold Print file from Web Image Monitor.
  • Page 106: Stored Print

    Other Print Operations Stored Print As print files are not deleted after printing is completed, sending the same print file every time is not necessary, effective when printing same files repeatedly. Important ❒ A Stored Print file cannot be stored if: •...
  • Page 107 Printing a Stored Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the PCL 6/5e 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 ❒ When multiple print files are selected, the minimum number of set quan- tity among all settings is applied. ❒ When the number of set quantity is changed, the changed quantity is ap- plied to all selected print files. ❒...
  • 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 jobs. 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 for canceling the 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 50 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 50 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.
  • Page 119: Spool Printing

    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 120: User Defined Pages

    Other Print Operations User Defined Pages Using this function, you can specify the page numbers for each input tray. Important ❒ This function is available with the PCL 6/5e printer driver only. ❒ If [Document Server] is selected under [Job Type:], User Defined Page cannot be used.
  • Page 121: Printing With The Finisher

    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 122: Staple

    Other Print Operations Staple With the optional 3,000Sheet-50Sheet Staple Finisher, 3,000Sheet-100Sheet Sta- ple Finisher or Booklet Finisher 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.
  • Page 123 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 exceeds maximum for stapling. • If a paper size that cannot be stapled is selected. •...
  • Page 124: Punch

    Other Print Operations Punch With the optional 3,000Sheet-50Sheet Staple Finisher, 3,000Sheet-100Sheet Sta- ple Finisher, Booklet Finisher, or both the Mailbox and Punch Kit is installed, holes can be punched into printed output. Punch Position The specified punch position varies depending on paper feed and print data ori- entation.
  • Page 125 Punching Precautions Follow these precautions when using the punch function. Important ❒ This function is possible only when the optional 3,000Sheet-50Sheet Staple Finisher, 3,000Sheet-100Sheet Staple Finisher, or both the Mailbox and Punch Kit is installed. ❖ Punch printing will be canceled under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 126: Collate

    Other Print Operations Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data transmitted from a computer to the printer memory or hard disk drive. The fol- lowing are the three types of Collate: Important ❒...
  • Page 127 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 128: 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 129 • Blank • When printing one side • When printing both sides ❖ Back cover Prints the last page of the document as the back cover pages. • Print on one side Prints on one side of the cover sheets only, even when duplex printing is selected.
  • Page 130 Other Print Operations • Print on both sides Prints on both sides of the cover sheets when duplex printing is selected. • Back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is odd • Back cover page face outside, and the number of pages is odd •...
  • Page 131 • Blank • When printing one side • When printing both sides 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 132: 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 133: 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 100 pages can be specified as the front pages of chapters using the print- er driver.
  • Page 134: Slip Sheet

    Other Print Operations Slip Sheet ❖ a slip sheet between each page • Print • Blank ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between OHP transparencies • Print • Blank Note ❒ Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. ❒ When the duplex printing or cover printing is set, you cannot insert slip sheets. ❒...
  • Page 135: Tab Sheet

    Tab Sheet Prints on tab sheets. Important ❒ Make sure to install the optional tab sheet holder when setting tab sheets. Contact your service representative regarding the optional tab sheet holder installation. ❒ Only tab sheets with the tab on the right (at the top part of the paper) can be printed on.
  • Page 136: Z-Fold

    Other Print Operations Z-fold You can Z-fold prints when the optional Z-folding unit and the optional 3,000Sheet-100Sheet Staple Finisher or Booklet Finisher are attached. Folding Positions When Z-folding, select the folding positions for the front page using the printer driver. The relationship between the size of the front page and that of subsequent pages determines whether the subsequent pages can be Z-folded.
  • Page 137: Notes On The Z-Fold Function

    Notes on the Z-fold Function Follow these precautions when using the punch function. ❖ Z-folding will be canceled under the following conditions: • When the Z-fold function is not supported for the selected paper type • The Z-fold function is not supported for OHP transparencies, labels, thick paper, translucent paper, and tab stock paper.
  • Page 138 Other Print Operations...
  • Page 139: Saving And Printing Using The Document Server

    4. 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 as you, and when you, want. Important ❒ Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function.
  • Page 140 Saving and Printing Using the Document Server...
  • Page 141: The Functions And Settings Of The Machine

    5. The Functions and Settings Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and therefore contain all the functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and setting items used for configuring the model you are using. Reference For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.
  • Page 142: List Of The Setting Items

    • Status Menu Toner Input Tray Output Tray • Configuration Menu Function System Version Printer Language • Counter Menu Copier Printer Send/TX Total Scanner Send Other Function (s) • Inquiry Menu Machine Maitenance/Re- pair Sales Representative User mode Read Read...
  • Page 143: Document Server

    ❖ Document Server • Document Server User mode Read/Modify ❖ Printer: Print Jobs • Print Job List User mode Read/Modify ❖ Job • Job List Menu Current/Waiting Jobs Job History • Printer Menu Job History Error Log Document Server ❖ Address Book •...
  • Page 144 The Functions and Settings of the Machine ❖ 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 145 • Network Menu IPv4 IPv6 NetWare AppleTalk SNMP SNMPv3 SSDP Bonjour System Log • Security Menu Network Security Access Control IPP Authentication SSL/TLS Site Certificates DeviceCertificates • RC Gate Menu Setup RC Gate Update RC Gate Firmware RC Gate Proxy •...
  • Page 146 The Functions and Settings of the Machine • Extended Feature Settings Menu Startup Setting Install Uninstall Administrator Tools Copy Extended Features Copy Card Save Data Note ❒ Some items are not displayed depending on the security settings. User mode None Read/Modify None Read/Modify...
  • Page 147: Telnet

    telnet The following telnet can be used with the machine: access, appletalk, authfree, autonet, bonjour (rendezvous), btconfig, device- name, dhcp, diprint, dns, domainname, help, hostname, ifconfig, info, ipp, ipv6, lpr, netware, passwd, prnlog, route, set, show, slp, smb, snmp, sntp, spoolsw, sprint, ssdp, ssh, status, syslog, upnp, web, wiconfig, wins Settings that can be used with PostScript 3 The following PostScript 3 settings can be used with the machine:...
  • Page 148 The Functions and Settings of the Machine...
  • Page 149: Appendix

    Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component 1200 × 1200 dpi Resolution 600 × 600 dpi 300 × 300 dpi Printing speed • Type 1: 55ppm • Type 2: 65ppm •...
  • Page 150 Appendix Component USB Interface (Standard) Note ❒ When using MacOS, use only the USB Interface (Standard). The optional USB host interface board is not supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Mac OS 10.3.3, USB2.0 is sup- ported. ❒...
  • Page 151: Options

    Options Important ❒ Only one optional interface board can be installed in the machine at a time. Therefore, the optional IEEE 1394 interface board, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, the IEEE 1284 interface board, and Bluetooth interface unit cannot be in- stalled concurrently.
  • Page 152 Appendix IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1284 ❖ Required cable: Standard IEEE 1284 compliant Micro Centronics 36 pin cable IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H ❖ Transmission spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒...
  • Page 153 Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM band ❖ Data Transmission Speed: 723 kbps Note ❒ The transmission speed is adjusted according to factors such as the dis- tance and obstacles between the devices, radio signal condition and Blue- tooth adaptor.
  • Page 154: Index

    INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 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 155 OHP Transparencies printing, bypass tray Operating system Options PageMaker PDF Direct Print Printer Features Menu Printer language Printing a PDF file directly PDF direct print Printing Method PDF direct print Printing speed Printing with Bluetooth Connection Windows Printing with Parallel Connection Windows 2000 Punch Resolution...
  • Page 156 B841-7507...
  • Page 157 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 158 EN USA B841-7507...

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