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Contents 1 Before Beginning ....................... 8 1.1 Types of Manuals ............................8 1.2 Conventions ..............................8 1.3 About the Machine............................9 1.4 Machine Overview ............................9 Machine Main Unit ..............................9 Operator Panel ................................11 1.5 Symbols Used with the Machine........................12 2 Setting Up the Machine ...................
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4.5 Printing on Envelopes ..........................45 Printing on Envelopes .............................45 5 Printing From Smartphones or Tablets ..............46 5.1 Connecting the Machine to Smartphones/Tablets..................46 Via Wireless Network .............................46 Via Wi-Fi Direct ...............................47 5.2 Printing Using the Mobile Print........................49 5.3 Using Other Print Services ...........................
, SEF Orientation: Loading paper in landscape orientation. The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. For the latest information, access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. 1 Before Beginning...
Unless otherwise specified, the operations demonstrated in this manual using computers describe procedures for Microsoft Windows 10 and macOS 10.15. "WSD" is an abbreviation of "Web Services on Devices." WIA stands for Windows Image Acquisition. About the Machine ...
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Left Side and Rear USB Port Power Supply Cord Socket Ethernet Port Fusing Unit Kensington Security Slot Rear Cover The network port of this product is following No.1 and No.2. A port is activated when a network port inserts a cable. Internal View Drum Cartridge Waste Toner Box...
Operator Panel NFC Touch Area Hold the mobile device over the machine to start communication between it and the machine through the NFC feature. Display Display various settings, instructions and error messages. <WPS> button Start configuring connection to a wireless network through Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC protocol).
Symbols Used with the Machine For details on the meanings of symbols, refer to the following. Symbol Description Symbol Description Cautions, hazards and warnings Do not use OHP film Do not use the back side of paper (printed on by another Caution: high temperature machine) Paper...
Setting Up the Machine Turning On/Off the Machine Turning On the Machine Press the (Power Supply / Power Saver) button. Setting Up Initial Settings of the Machine When turning on the machine for the first time, screen to set the initial settings of the machine will be displayed.
Press the button. For details on Internet Services, refer to "Using Internet Services" (P.73) Turning Off the Machine The print data in the memory is cleared when the machine is turned off. Press the (Power Supply / Power Saver) button. Make sure that [Power Off] appears on the display, and press the button.
Insert the network cable into the machine's Ethernet port. Connect a hub or other network device to the other network cable port. Set the IP address for the machine. For details on how to configure IP addresses, refer to "Setting the IP Address" (P.19). ...
Connecting to a Wireless Network Preparing to Use a Wireless Network Perform the following procedures before configuring the wireless settings. Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Network Settings], and press the button. Press the button, select [Network], and press the button.
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When Connecting With WPS (PIN code method) Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Network Settings], and press the button. Press the button, select [Wi-Fi], and press the button. Press the button, select [WPS Setup], and press the button. Press the button, select [PIN Code], and press the button.
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[Quick Setup], when you connect to a network, you can handle the software installation at the same time. To install [Printer Software], access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. 2 Setting Up the Machine...
You can use [Quick Setup] to connect to a wireless network when the following conditions are met. Your computer is connected to the access point or wireless router that you want to set on the machine. The machine is not connected to another wireless network. Depending on the environment you are using, there may be cases in which you cannot use [Quick Setup] ...
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Setting the IP Address From the Operator Panel Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Network Settings], and press the button. Press the button, select [Ethernet] or [Wi-Fi], then press the button. Press the button, select [IP Mode], and press the button.
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Press the button, select [Gateway Address], and press the button. Enter the gateway address and press the button. Turn off the machine, and then turn it on again. Configuring Settings with [Support Tools] (Windows) Extract [Printer Software] after downloading to the computer, and double-click on "Launcher.exe"...
Installing Software for Windows To install the latest Windows version of [Printer Software], access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. Perform the following procedure in advance, and then start installing. - "Connecting to a Wired (Ethernet) Network" (P.14) - "Connecting to a Computer With USB"...
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3 [Custom Installation] > [Software] You can select and install only the software that you need. The following software can be installed: [Print & Scan Hub] For details on the installation method, refer to "Installing with [Custom Installation]" (P.24). ...
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Click on [Quick Setup]. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Installing with [Custom Installation] Extract [Printer Software] after downloading to the computer, and double-click on "Launcher.exe" in the generated folder. Click on [Driver] or [Software]. If [Software] is selected, proceed to step 5. Select [I accept the terms of the license agreement], and click on [Next].
Installing Software for Mac To install the latest software for Mac, access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. Installing Software Download software to your computer. Double-click on the downloaded dmg file. Double-click the pkg file in the folder.
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From [Protocol], select [Line Printer Daemon-LPD]. Enter the machine's IP address in [Address]. From [Use], select a driver compatible with the machine. Click on [Add]. Specify an optional accessory already installed on the machine, and click [OK]. Make sure that the machine is displayed in [Printers]. Adding the Machine Using Bonjour Turn on the machine.
Using Your Machine Using the Operator Panel The operator panel comprises the display, Status LED, Ready LED, (Power Supply / Power Saver) button, <WPS> button, <Menu> button, NFC touch area and <Back> button, etc. For details on the Operator Panel, refer to "Operator Panel" (P.11). Display Screens There is a Print screen, which shows the status of the machine, and a Menu screen, for configuring the machine's settings.
Menu Screen This screen is for configuring the machine settings. Menu Language For details on the settings that can be configured in the settings menu, refer to "Changing the Machine Settings" (P.52). Changing Language Settings You can select the language used on the machine. Press the <Menu>...
Power Saver Mode The machine is equipped with power saving features that reduce electric power consumption volume to conserve electricity. Power saving features include Low Power Mode and Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode reduces electric power consumption even more than Low Power Mode, but requires a longer recovery period than Low Power Mode.
Press the button. In some areas, you can set [Power Off Timer] in addition to [Low Power Timer] and [Sleep Timer]. If you select [Enable] in [Power Off Timer], the power is turned off automatically after the time period specified in [Time] has elapsed.
Paper That Cannot Be Used To avoid machine problems, do not use the following print media: Inkjet paper Heat-sensitive paper / thermal transfer paper Textile transfer paper Water transfer paper Paper with items such as staples, paper clips, ribbons or tape attached ...
Turn the paper over, then flex and fan again. Loosen the paper. Repeat the procedure described above several times, then align the four corners of the paper stack. Loading Paper in Tray 1 / Tray 2 (Paper Feed Unit PF- P26) (Optional) Do not add paper of a different size or type to the paper remaining in the tray.
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Place the side you want to print on facing up, and load the paper with its leading edge aligned with the interior end of the tray. Do not load an excessive number of sheets such that the top of the stack is higher than the mark.
Loading paper in the Bypass Tray Do not add paper to or remove paper from the Bypass Tray while printing from it. Doing so could cause a paper jam. If the paper jams, load paper one sheet at a time. Open the Bypass Tray.
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Place the side on which you want to print facing up, and with the paper aligned, insert until its leading edge is lightly stopped. Do not load an excessive number of sheets such that the top of the stack is higher than the mark.
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Printing on Paper Loaded in the Bypass Tray This description uses the procedure for the Windows PCL driver as an example. Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Trays], and press the button. Press the button, select [Bypass Tray], and press the button.
Loading Envelopes Envelopes can be loaded in the Bypass Tray or Tray 1. If the envelopes are not loaded right after they are unpacked, they may curl. To avoid jams, press the envelopes firmly to flatten them before loading, as shown in the illustration. ...
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Envelopes with the Flap on the Short Edge Place the side on which you want to print facing up, open the flap, and load so that the bottom edge of the envelope enters the machine first. When the Flap Is on the Long Edge ...
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DL Envelope Open the flap, and load the envelope so that its bottom edge enters the machine first. 3.4 Loading Print Media...
Printing Printing From a Computer The content of print driver settings override settings configured through the operator panel. For details about a print driver feature, refer to the print driver help. The following describes a typical printing procedure. For Windows Open the file that you want to print.
Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Job From the Operator Panel Press the <Cancel Job> button. Canceling a Job From a Computer Double-click on the printer icon in the Windows task bar. Select the document to cancel, and press the <Delete> key. ...
Using Stored Print (Windows) Temporarily store the document to be printed in the machine, and begin printing from the operator panel. Convenient features include Secure Print, which enables you to assign passcode to documents for confidential document management, and Sample Set, which enables you to print multiple sets of print jobs.
Printing Secure Print Jobs Press the button. Press the button, select [Secure Print], and press the button. Press the button, select the desired user ID, enter the passcode and press the button. Press the button, select the desired document, and press the button.
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Sample Set Specifying With the Print Driver Open the file that you want to print. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. Menu names may differ depending on the application. From [Select Printer], select this machine, and click on [Preferences]. Under the [Paper/Output] tab, select [Sample Set] from [Job Type].
Printing on Envelopes Printing on Envelopes Load envelopes into Tray 1 or the Bypass Tray. For details on loading envelopes, refer to "Loading Envelopes" (P.37). Open the file that you want to print. From the [File] menu, select [Print]. From [Select Printer], select this machine, and click on [Preferences].
Printing From Smartphones or Tablets Connecting the Machine to Smartphones/Tablets You can connect a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device to the machine for easy, quick printing of documents, photos, etc. Use any of the following methods to connect the machine to a mobile device. ...
Enter the passphrase, and then establish the wireless connection. A passphrase may be printed on the exterior of an access point or wireless router. For details, see the manual supplied with the access point or wireless router. Via Wi-Fi Direct You can connect up to three mobile devices.
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Press the <Back> button. Press the button, select [Passphrase], and press the button. Confirm the passphrase and press the <Back> button. Press the button, then under the [Passphrase] menu, select [Print passphrase], and press the button. You can then print a sheet showing the SSID and passphrase for the machine. Connecting Mobile Devices to the Machine ...
When an execution confirmation message appears, press the button. Mobile devices are disconnected, and the new passphrase is displayed. Printing Using the Mobile Print Mobile Print is an application for use with smartphones or tablets. You can print from smartphones or tablets.
Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [Network] in the upper part of the screen. Click on [Mobile Printing]>[AirPrint]. Select the checkbox for [Enable].
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Setting Up Mopria Print Service on the Machine Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. To check the machine's IP address, press the <Menu> button on the operator panel, or the button, select [Network Settings] > [Ethernet] > [TCP/IP] > [IP Address], and press the button.
Changing the Machine Settings Understanding the Machine Settings Menus The following describes the settings that appear when the <Menu> button in the operator panel is pressed. [Language] You can select the language used on the machine. [About] Display the machine's software version. [Information Pages] You can print various reports and lists.
[Information Pages] You can print the following reports and lists. [Printer Settings] Print a list of information on machine settings and configuration, such as network settings and installed optional accessories. [Panel Settings] Print the details of the machine's settings. [PCL Font List] Print a list of the Printer Control Language (PCL) fonts that can be used with the machine.
[Stored Document List] Print a list of print jobs saved using the Sample Set feature. [Supplies Status] Print the status of consumables usage. [Trays] Specify the size and type of paper loaded in Tray 1, the Bypass Tray, and Tray 2 (Paper Feed Unit PF- P26) (optional).
[Display Tray Prompt] Specify whether to display a screen for specifying the paper size and paper type when paper is loaded in Tray 2 (Paper Feed Unit PF-P26) (optional). [Bypass Tray] Specify the size and type of paper loaded in the Bypass Tray. [Use Driver Setting] Specify whether to use the paper size and type specified on the print driver.
[Counter 3] Always shows "0" on your printer. [Counter 4] Displays the total number of color and monochrome prints ([Counter 1]+[Counter 2]). [General] You can configure the general settings for the machine, such as date, time, or sound. "[Date & Time]" (P.56) ...
[Timers] Configure the timer settings. [Auto Clear] Specify the amount of time until the display returns to the default screen when the machine is not operated for a certain period of time. [Fault Timeout] Specify the amount of time until the display returns from the error screen to the Print screen when an error occurs which does not require user operation to clear.
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[Wi-Fi Setup] To configure the wireless network settings, either select the wireless network access point from those on the screen display, or select either [Enter (SSID)] or [WPS]. [Select access] Select the wireless network access point for the connection. [WEP Key] When the wireless network access point encryption type is WEP, enter the WEP key.
[IPv6] Uses IPv6 to specify the IP address. [TCP/IP] Configure the TCP/IP settings. [IP Addressing] Specify the method for acquiring an IP address. [IP Address] Display the IP address assigned to this machine. With [IP Addressing] set to [Manual Input], enter the IP address.
[Device Name] Enter the machine name that identifies the Wi-Fi Direct network with up to 32 alphanumeric characters. When you select the machine name on your mobile device, find the name specified here. [Paired Device] Displays the status of the Wi-Fi Direct connections. [Disconnect All] Disconnects all the Wi-Fi Direct connections.
[TCP/IP] Configure the TCP/IP settings. [IP Addressing] Specify the method for acquiring an IP address. [IP Address] Display the IP address assigned to this machine. With [IP Addressing] set to [Manual Input], enter the IP address. [Subnet Mask] Display the subnet mask assigned to this machine. With [IP Addressing] set to [Manual Input], enter the subnet mask.
[PS Data Format] Specifies the PostScript language compatibility communication protocol. [Auto] Used when auto-detecting the PostScript language compatibility communication protocol. [Normal] Used when the communication protocol is in ASCII interface. [BCP] Used when the communication protocol is in binary format. [TBCP] Used when the communication protocol supports both ASCII and binary data to switch between them according to the specified control code.
[Admin Authentication] Specify whether to use the Admin Authentication feature to impose restrictions on access to each feature by setting passwords. Access restrictions can be applied to the following features: [Information Pages] [General] [Network Settings] [Security Settings] ...
Users restricted from printing in color are users prohibited to use color printing in [Accounting] of the Internet Services. If [Auto Color To Mono Print] is disabled, color print jobs of users restricted from printing in color will be canceled. For details, refer to "Permitting Printing Only in Black and White" (P.81).
[Adjust Color Registration] If color registration is misaligned in print output, adjust color registration (color registration misalignment) either automatically or manually. Print a chart to perform manual adjustment. [Adjust Density] Adjust toner density. Changing the numerical value changes the thickness and thinness. [PrintHeadDensity(1Stripe)] This can be used when streaks (lines) appear in print output.
[Initialize Print Counter] Resets the print counter. [Clear Stored Jobs] Clears print jobs saved using the stored print feature. [Clear Forms] Delete forms stored in the machine. [Toner Cartridge] Specify the toner cartridge to be used. [Non-Genuine Toner] Enable this function when you need to continue using the product even when the time has come to replace the toner cartridge.
[PS Settings] Configure PostScript language compatibility-related settings. [PS Error Report] Specifies whether to print the contents of the errors concerning PostScript language compatibility page description language. The change becomes effective after the printer is restarted. Instructions from the PostScript language compatibility driver override the settings specified on the ...
[Font Size] Specify the font size for scalable typographic fonts. [Font Pitch] Specify the font pitch for scalable mono spaced fonts. Font pitch refers to the number of characters printed in one horizontal inch. [Form Line] Specify the number of prints to be made of each page. Line spacing is specified based on [Output Size] and [Original Orientation].
[2-Sided] Specify whether to print on both sides of a sheet of paper. For two-sided printing, specify whether the printouts are bound at the long edge or short edge. [Print Mode] Select the print mode. [PDF Password] Set the password used to print PDF files protected by a password. [Collation] Configure the default setting to specify whether to produce output page by page or grouped by batch when printing multiple pages multiple times.
[Output Settings] Configure the settings for printing from the machine. [Print ID] Specify whether to print the user ID, and select the location where the ID is printed. [Print Text] Specify whether to print Page Description Language (PDL) data as text when the data is not supported by the machine.
[Report 2-Sided Print] Specify whether to print reports on both sides of a sheet of paper. [Letterhead 2-Sided Print] Specify whether to print on both sides of letterhead. [Hex Dump] All data sent to the machine is printed in hexadecimal and representation, facilitating troubleshooting analysis.
Making Better Use of Your Machine Using Internet Services Internet Services is a service to display status of the machine and job history as well as change settings of the machine using a web browser. In TCP/IP environments, you can use a computer connected to the machine via network. Main functions that can use Internet Services are as the following.
Starting Internet Services Turn on the computer and open a Web browser. Enter the machine's IP address or URL in the Web browser address entry field, and press the <Enter> key. Top page of the of Internet Services will be displayed. If you are specifying the port number, type ":"...
Print & Scan Hub (Windows) The [Print & Scan Hub] software provides the following key features: "Checking the Status of the Machine/Jobs/Consumables" (P.75) "Notification of Printing Completion/Error" (P.77) Checking the Status of the Machine/Jobs/Consumables This feature is available only when the machine is connected to a network. You can check whether the machine has generated an error, and job status.
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Check the status of the machine and jobs. To check the status of consumables, click on [Device Information]. Internet Services will start and you can check the status of consumables. 7 Making Better Use of Your Machine...
Configure the [Check Interval (1-60 Minutes)] settings as needed, and click on [OK]. Updating Software To install the latest software versions, access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. 7.2 Using Software Supplied With the Machine...
Using Print Accounting Overview When the Print Accounting feature is enabled, only users registered in the machine (registered users) can print. This feature can also restrict each user's printing and count up printed pages. To print, the registered user needs to use a print driver or an application provided by us on which the user account information is specified.
Permitting Only Registered Users to Print To use this feature, settings in the printer driver/application, operator panel and Internet Services are required. Configuring Authentication Settings on the Print Driver/ Application Specify account information (user name and password) that is required for authentication when printing from a print driver or an application provided by us.
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Enabling Print Accounting on the Operator Panel Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Security Settings], and press the button. Press the button, select [Print Accounting], and press the button. Press the button, select [Print Accounting], and press the button.
Specify [User Name], [Password] and [Retype Password], then click on [Add]. Setting Printing Restrictions on Each Registered User To use this feature, settings in the printer driver/application, operator panel and Internet Services are required. You can set the following restrictions: ...
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Click on [OK]. Click on [Apply] . Click on [OK]. Enabling Print Accounting on the Operator Panel Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Security Settings], and press the button. Press the button, select [Print Accounting], and press the button.
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Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [Accounting] in the upper part of the screen. Click on [User Accounts] > [Add]. Specify [User Name], [Password] and [Retype Password], then click on [Add].
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When you use a Windows login name as your user name and normally use the same account: Select [Always Use Default User Details]. From [Specify Job Owner Name], select [Use Login Name]. Configure [Passcode] settings. When always using the same user account by specifying a user name manually: Select [Always Use Default User Details].
Click on [Log In] in the upper right part of the screen. Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [Accounting] in the upper part of the screen.
Even if a print driver or an application provided by us is used, jobs generated with the print driver's or application's user authentication settings disabled are regarded as jobs without account information. Permitting Printing in Color/Black and White Press the <Menu>...
Using the Encryption Feature When the encryption feature is used, data can be encrypted for transmission to prevent data falsification. A digital certificate is required to use the machine's encryption feature. The machine supports the following kinds of digital certificates: ...
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Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [System] in the upper part of the screen. Click on [Security]. Click on [SSL/TLS Settings].
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Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [System] in the upper part of the screen. Click on [Security]. Click on [Security Certificates].
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Click on [Log In] in the upper right part of the screen. Enter the [User Name] and [Password] for the administrator, and click on [Log In]. For details on the default user name and password, refer to "Logging in" (P.74). Click on [System] in the upper part of the screen.
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Importing a Certificate Signed by the Certificate Authorities (CA) Before importing a certificate file, backup the certificate file. After importing a PKCS#12 format certificate, the secret key is not exported even if you perform exporting. Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. ...
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Enter a password corresponding to the certificate file to be imported. The password is not necessary when importing a PKCS#7 format certificate, which has the filename extension of p7b. Enter the password again to confirm it. Click on [Import]. Selecting the Certificate Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services.
Click the certificate you want to use. Check the certificate. Make sure that [On] is displayed in the [Validity] column for the selected certificate. Click on [Close]. Click on [SSL/TLS Settings]. Click [Device Certificate - Server], and then select the certificate to be used. Click on [OK].
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Encrypting the SMTP Communication Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. To check the machine's IP address, press the <Menu> button on the operator panel, press the button, select [Network Settings]>[Ethernet]>[TCP/IP]>[IP Address], then press the button.
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Forcibly Encrypting the IPP Communication Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. To check the machine's IP address, press the <Menu> button on the operator panel, press the button, select [Network Settings]>[Ethernet]>[TCP/IP]>[IP Address], then press the button.
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Wireless LAN Connection With WPA-Enterprise For EAP-TLS Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. To check the machine's IP address, press the <Menu> button on the operator panel, press the button, select [Network Settings]>[Ethernet]>[TCP/IP]>[IP Address], then press the button.
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Click on [OK]. Click on [Restart Now]. Once the machine completes restart, click on [Refresh]. For PEAPv0 MS-CHAPv2, EAP-TTLS/PAP or EAP-TTLS/CHAP Enter IP address of the machine in the web browser and start Internet Services. To check the machine's IP address, press the <Menu>...
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Configure [EAP-Identity], [Login Name], [Password] and [Retype Password]. Click on [OK]. Click on [Restart Now]. Once the machine completes restart, click on [Refresh]. 7 Making Better Use of Your Machine...
Maintenance Replacing Consumables The following consumables are supplied as the replaceable items. Toner cartridge Drum cartridge Waste toner box When the time for replacing a consumable part approaches, a message appears on the display. For details on replacement procedures, refer to the packaging containing the consumable part. WARNING Do not throw toner or a container that contains toner (e.g., toner cartridge, developing unit ...
Cleaning the Machine CAUTION The inside of this product has areas subject to high temperature, which may cause burns. When checking the inside of the unit for malfunctions such as a paper misfeed, do not touch the locations (around the fusing unit, etc.) which are indicated by a "Caution HOT" caution label.
Cleaning Inside the Machine Cleaning the LED Print Head If you have image quality problems such as stripes appearing on print output, clean the LED print head. Confirm that the machine has stopped, and open the right side cover. Release the toner cartridge lock. 8.2 Cleaning the Machine...
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Remove all four toner cartridges. Release the waste toner box lock. Remove the waste toner box. Remove the cleaning rod. 8 Maintenance...
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Insert the cleaning rod into one of the four holes of the tabs on the drum cartridge until it stops, and then pull it out. Insert the cleaning rod with the pad side up. Repeat step 7 for the remaining three holes. Replace the cleaning rod.
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Align the protrusion on the underside of the toner cartridge with the indentation in the machine, then press the toner cartridge into the machine until you hear a "click" sound. Load the remaining toner cartridges. Close the right side cover. Cleaning the Paper Feeder Rollers Paper jams may occur if paper does not feed correctly.
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Open the Bypass Tray. Open the cover. Wipe the paper feeder rollers with a soft dampened cloth, then close the cover. Close the Bypass Tray. 8.2 Cleaning the Machine...
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Supporting the paper tray with both hands, pull it out completely. Place a finger on the lever and press it downward. Wipe the rollers in the machine with a soft dampened cloth. Do not force the paper feeder rollers to rotate. Doing so may damage the machine. Insert the paper tray into the machine main unit, and press it in slowly until it stops.
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Cleaning the Paper Feeder Rollers of Tray 1, Tray 2 (Paper Feed Unit PF-P26) (Optional) Turn off the machine. For details on how to turn the power supply off, refer to "Turning Off the Machine" (P.14). Supporting the paper tray with both hands, pull it out completely. Manually rotate the paper feeder rollers while gently wiping them with a soft dampened cloth.
Insert the paper tray into the machine main unit, and press it in slowly until it stops. Counting up the Number of Printed Pages The total number of printed pages can be checked by counter, by user, or by paper size. One-sided print is counted as one job, and two-sided print is counted as two.
Adjusting Image Position ([Image Position]) If the output image is misaligned, enter the adjustment value to make the correction. Printing a Chart Load either of the following paper sizes into the paper tray to be adjusted. 8.5×11 Press the <Menu>...
Side registration Desired image misalignment Current image Lead registration misalignment When adjustment of [Perpendicularity] is necessary Slow scan direction (Paper feed direction) Fast scan direction For details on adjustment of [Lead/Side Registration], refer to "Adjusting [Lead/Side Registration]" (P.110) For details on adjustment of [Perpendicularity], refer to "Adjusting [Perpendicularity]"...
Press the button, select [Lead/Side Registration], and press the button. Press the button, select the tray for adjustment, and press the button. Press the button, select [Side1] or [Side2], and press the button. Press the button, select [Lead Regi] or [Side Regi], and press the button.
Press the button, select [Side1] or [Side2], and press the button. Specify a value comprising the print position misalignment amount confirmed in step 1 added to the current settings value, and press the button. If the image forms a parallelogram that slopes down to the right when the leading edge of the paper is facing upward and you want to correct it to a rectangle, enter a negative value.
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Press the button, select [Manual Registration], and press the button. Press the button, select [Print Chart], and press the button. When an execution confirmation message appears, press the button. A chart will be printed. Check the printed chart. Reference lines are located on both sides of the chart. Look to both sides of a given color, and confirm the value at which the black and colored lines are most closely aligned.
Adjusting Print Head Density (1 Stripe) This can be used when streaks (lines) about 1 mm wide appear in print output. Print a chart to make adjustments. When no change occurs despite adjustment, it is necessary to restore the pre-adjustment value. Make a ...
Select [Enter Correction Value], and press the button. Once back at the Print screen, perform steps 2 - 5. Select the color requiring adjustment, and specify the correction value. Configure other colors as needed. Press the button to return to the previous screen. Repeat steps 2 - 7 as needed, printing a chart to check the adjustment results.
Printing a Chart Load either of the following paper sizes into the paper tray. 8.5×11 Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Maintenance], and press the button. Press the button, select [Adjust Image Quality], and press the button.
Performing Common Correction When striping occurs throughout, perform common correction. When striping occurs in a specific line (chip), correct that line individually. Press the <Menu> button. Press the button, select [Maintenance], and press the button. Press the button, select [Adjust Image Quality], and press the button.
Troubleshooting Clearing Jams CAUTION Do not forcibly remove paper or shreds jammed inside the machine, Take particular care not to forcefully remove paper when it has wrapped around fusing unit parts or rollers. This could cause burns or other injuries. Turn off the power switch immediately, and contact your service representative.
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Remove the jammed paper. If the paper tears, make sure that there are no shreds in the machine. Close the rear cover. Clearing paper jams in Tray 1, Tray 2 (Paper Feed Unit PF-P26) (Optional) This description uses the procedure for clearing a Tray 1 paper jam as an example. Remove Tray 1.
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When it cannot be removed Slowly open the rear cover. Place a finger on the edge of the cover. While holding your finger in place, raise the cover to open it. 9 Troubleshooting...
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Remove the jammed paper. Clearing Bypass Tray Paper Jams Check the insertion opening for the Bypass Tray, and remove any jammed paper. If the paper tears, make sure that there are no shreds in the machine. 9.1 Clearing Jams...
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Slowly remove Tray 1. Place a finger on the lever and press it downward. Remove the jammed paper. If the paper tears, make sure that there are no shreds in the machine. 9 Troubleshooting...
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When it cannot be removed Slowly open the rear cover. Place a finger on the edge of the cover. While holding your finger in place, raise the cover to open it. 9.1 Clearing Jams...
Remove the jammed paper. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve the problems with the machine. Menu Settings Problems Problem Action Menu settings changed from Settings in the software, the print driver, or the printer utilities the operator panel have no have precedence over the settings made on the operator panel.
Machine Problems Problem Possible Cause Action The display is dark. Is the The machine is in Power Saver mode. Press the (Power Supply / Power Saver) button (Power Supply / Power Saver) button on the illuminated? operator panel to leave Power Saver mode. Unable to print.
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Problem Possible Cause Action Paper is often Is the paper tray mounted Mount the paper tray properly by inserting it jammed or properly? securely all the way into the machine. wrinkled. For details, refer to "Loading Paper in Tray 1 / Tray ...
Print Quality Problems Problem Possible Cause Action The printed result The paper is damp. Replace the paper with new paper. is too light (faded, The drum cartridge has Replace the drum cartridge with a new one. unclear). deteriorated or been damaged.
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Problem Possible Cause Action Dirt appears at The paper feed path gets Print several sheets. regular intervals in stained. the printout. The drum cartridge has Replace the drum cartridge with a new one. deteriorated or been damaged. White spots The paper is unsuitable. Load the correct type of paper.
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Problem Possible Cause Action The printout is Multiple sheets of paper Flex and fan the paper well, and then load it blank. are fed through the again. machine at once (double feeding). A high-voltage power Contact your service representative. supply failure may have occurred.
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Problem Possible Cause Action Text is blurry. The paper is unsuitable. Replace the paper with new paper. Paper has been added to the paper loaded. The paper is damp. Vertical patterns of The paper is dry. With [Adjust 2nd BTR], decrease the value to uneven density decrease the voltage.
Printing Problems Unable to Print Problem Possible Cause Action Data remains in the The machine is turned off. Turn on the machine. printer icon. The Ethernet cable on the Connect the Ethernet cable to the computer. computer is disconnected. The computer is not Connect the computer to the wireless network.
Wireless Problems Problem Action Cannot set up wireless Check to ensure that [Wi-Fi] is enabled. connection. For details, refer to "[Wi-Fi]" (P.57). The firewall on your computer may be blocking communication with your machine. Disable the firewall on your computer. Unable to set up wireless Make sure that the security settings of the access point or connection with WPS.
Problem Action The mobile device cannot be The mobile device may be automatically reconnecting to the disconnected from the machine. Reset the passphrase for Wi-Fi Direct and disconnect machine, even by performing the mobile device. the procedure for "Disconnecting the Mobile Device From the Wi-Fi Direct For details, refer to "Resetting the Passphrase"...
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Status-Code What you can do 016-541 A wireless certificate of the server or client cannot be correctly referenced while using Wireless LAN Mixed Mode Enterprise or WPA2- Enterprise. Ask your system administrator to connect the machine with a wired network, and then initialize the wireless settings. After that, import the wireless certificate, and then set Mixed Mode Enterprise or WPA2-Enterprise again.
Installing Optional Accessories 10.1 Installing the Paper Feed Unit PF-P26 (Tray 2) Installing the Paper Feed Unit PF-P26 (Tray 2) Press the (Power Supply / Power Saver) button to turn the power off. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and from the machine main unit. Position the Paper Feed Unit PF-P26 (Tray 2) for installation.
Make sure that the front surface and corners of the Paper Feed Unit PF-P26 (Tray 2) align with those of the machine, and gently lower it into place. Installation with the machine and Paper Feed Unit PF-P26 (Tray 2) at different angles could result in damage to the machine.
Internet Services Help 11.1 About Internet Services Describes the basic features of Internet Services and information you need to know before using Internet Services. Overview of Internet Services Internet Services is a service that allows you to display the printer status and job history as well as configure printer settings from a web browser.
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When the Window Size Is the Small Screen Displays menus and the user login status. For the small screen, clicking displays menu. Displays items of the selected menu. For the small screen, [Details] is displayed as and [Settings] as 11 Internet Services Help...
Setting Up Your Web Browser The following settings are needed on your web browser before using Internet Services. The following procedure uses Microsoft Edge as an example. Specifying the Proxy Server So That the IP Address of the Machine Is Treated as Exception Click […] >...
Logging In/Logging Out When enabling [Administrator Mode] in [Administrator Settings] on [System], you may be prompted to login as the system administrator when using some functions in Internet Services. Use the user name and the password for the system administrator registered on the printer. ...
Entering Characters/Numbers/E-Mail Addresses/ Passwords Note the following when entering characters, numbers, e-mail addresses, and passwords. Entering Characters/Numbers In this Help, the maximum number of characters that you can enter is described in bytes in some cases. When you enter characters, it may be useful to know that UTF-8 encoding uses 1 to 6 bytes to express one character.
11.2 Home Describes such as the printer information, status of the output tray/supplies, printed page numbers, and support information. Device Information You can check the status and information of the printer. Printer Status Displays the status of the printer. [Device: Ready] ...
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[Network] Displays the information of network connection on each connection. [Host Name] Displays the host name of the printer. [IPv4 Address] Displays the IPv4 address of the printer. [IPv6 Link-Local Address] Displays the IPv6 link-local address of the printer. If Wi-Fi Direct is used, this item is not displayed.
[Notifications] You can check the status of the printer. [Settings] Displays the [Notification Settings] dialog box. [Email Notification 1]/[Email Notification 2] The notification is sent to the specified e-mail address when the printer becomes the selected status. [Destination] Enter the e-mail address to send the notifications. The following characters can be entered: ...
[Quick Links] You can check the useful functions and links to use the printer. [Cloning] The following data are imported/exported. Configuration information The import destination device must be the same model and software version as that of the export source ...
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[Support] [Options] [Restart Device] Restarts the printer. [Online Support] Displays our official web site. [Download OSS License Information] Download your license information. This allows you to check the license applied to each OSS and copyright notices. 11 Internet Services Help...
11.3 Jobs Describes how to check the list of the jobs. [Jobs] You can check the list of names of the user who requested the job, job names, job status, and page numbers. Clicking each job displays the details of the job dialog box. ...
11.4 Connectivity Describes how to specify the network connection of the printer. This item appears if you login as the system administrator when [Administrator Mode] in [Administrator Settings] is enabled. The items of environment settings displayed differ depending on the products and the options installed. [Ethernet] You can specify the communication environment via Ethernet.
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[IPv6 Priority over IPv4 at Domain Name Resolution] This item appears when [Dual Stack] is selected for [IP Mode]. Specify whether to make a priority to IPv6 over IPv4 at domain name resolution. [IPv4] Displays the settings of the IPv4 address. To edit the settings, click [Edit] to display the [IPv4] dialog box.
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[Gateway Address] This item appears when [Manual Address] is enabled. Enter the gateway address. [Automatically Configured Gateway Address] This item appears when [Manual Address] is enabled. Displays a gateway address assigned by the IPv6 router connected to the network. [DNS] Displays the setting of DNS.
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[Dynamic DNS Registration] Specify whether to update DNS dynamically. [Dynamic DNS Registration (IPv4)] When [Dual Stack] or [IPv4] is selected for [IP Mode] in [Common], specify whether to update DNS dynamically. [Dynamic DNS Registration (IPv6)] When [Dual Stack] or [IPv6] is selected for [IP Mode] in [Common], specify whether to update DNS dynamically.
[Wi-Fi] You can specify the communication environment via Wi-Fi. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off and on the printer on the operator panel of the printer. [Wi-Fi] [MAC Address] Displays the current MAC address when the printer is connected to a wireless network.
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When [WPA2 Enterprise] or [Mixed WPA2 Enterprise] Is Selected for [Encryption Type] [Authentication Method] Select the authentication method [Root Certificate] Select the certificate to be used. [EAP-Identity] Enter the EAP-Identity. [Login Name] Enter the login user name for WPA-Enterprise authentication. The following characters can be entered: ...
[Wi-Fi Direct] You can specify the communication environment via Wi-Fi Direct. Wi-Fi Direct cannot be used in an IPv6 or Ad-hoc environment. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off and on the printer on the operator panel of the printer.
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[Group Owner] This item appears when Wi-Fi Direct is enabled and [Group Owner] is selected for [Group Role]. Displays the current group owner. [SSID] Enter the name to be identified over the Wi-Fi Direct network. A null cannot be set. The following characters can be entered: ...
[Mobile Printing] You can check the settings of Mobile Printing. You can edit the settings of each Mobile Printing in the setting dialog box displayed by clicking the item name. The ports displayed differ depending on the products and the options installed. ...
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[Password] This item appears when [Basic Authentication] is enabled. Enter the password. Control characters are not available. The following characters can be entered: Up to 31 bytes Alphanumeric characters, symbols, and spaces [Retype Password] Enter the same character string in [Password]. [Security Certificates] This item appears when AirPrint is enabled on the printer.
[Protocols] You can check whether the protocol settings are enabled. You can edit the settings of each protocol in the setting dialog box displayed by clicking the item name. [Bonjour] You can configure the settings for the Multicast DNS function. If this setting conflicts with the setting of some other machine on the network, it may be overwritten by ...
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[HTTP] You can configure the settings for HTTP. [Port Number] Enter the port number which accepts requests from your web browser. Do not use the same port number as other protocols. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off and on the printer on the operator panel of the printer.
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[Host Name : Port] This item appears when [Proxy Server] is enabled and [Host Name] is selected for [Type]. Enter the host name and the port number. The following characters can be entered: Text Box on the Left: Enter the host name. The following characters can be entered: - Up to 255 bytes - Alphanumeric characters and hyphens (-) ...
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[Alternate Port Number (IPP)] This item appears when [Port] is enabled. Enter the port number. The default value is "80". Do not use the same port number as other protocols. [Alternate Port Number (IPPS)] This item appears when [Port] is enabled. Enter the port number.
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[Password] Enter the password for the incoming e-mail server. A null cannot be set. The following characters can be entered: Up to 31 bytes Alphanumeric characters and symbols [Retype Password] Enter the same character string in [Password]. [Polling Interval] Enter the time interval for polling.
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[Port 9100] You can configure the settings for Port9100. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off and on the printer on the operator panel of the printer. [Port] Specify whether to enable Port9100. [Port Number] This item appears when [Port] is enabled.
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[Connection Security] Select the encryption type for SMTP communication. If the mail server does not support STARTTLS, communication with the mail server cannot be established even when [STARTTLS] is selected. [Outgoing SMTP Authentication] [SMTP Authentication] Select the login method to the SMTP server. For information on which login method is used, contact your server administrator.
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[SNMP v1/v2] This item appears when [Port] is enabled. Specify whether to enable SNMP v1/v2. To edit the settings, click the item name to display the [SNMP v1/v2] dialog box. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off ...
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[System Administrator Account] This item appears when SNMP v3 is enabled. Specify whether to enable account access of the system administrator. Enabling account access of the system administrator enables the system administrator account. [User Name] This item appears when account access of the system administrator is enabled. Displays the user name of the system administrator.
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[Time Server Synchronization] Specify whether to synchronize the printer with the time server. [Time Server Address] This item appears when synchronizing the printer with the time server. Enter the server address. The following characters can be entered: Up to 255 bytes ...
11.5 Accounting Describes the settings for printing restrictions on users. This item appears when the following two conditions are satisfied: - If you login as the system administrator when [Administrator Mode] in [Administrator Settings] is enabled - When [Print Accounting] is enabled from the operator panel of the printer [Advanced Settings] Clicking [Advanced Settings] >...
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[Retype Password] Enter the same character string in [Password]. Details of the User You can configure the settings for the users registered on the printer. You can also change the user passwords and delete the users. [Change Password] Displays the [Change Password] dialog box. ...
11.6 System Describes the settings for security and the administrator. This item appears if you login as the system administrator when [Administrator Mode] in [Administrator Settings] is enabled. [Security] You can configure the settings of certificates and network security. You can edit each setting in the setting dialog box displayed by clicking the item name.
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[Certificate Details] [Category] Displays the category of certificates. [Subject]/[Issuer] Displays the subject and the issuer of the certificate. The issuer is assigned automatically based on the printer name and MAC address. [Serial Number] Displays the serial number of the certificate. ...
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[Network Security] [SSL/TLS Settings] You can specify the security on data sent and received by the printer. The data that are subject to security protection are IPP print jobs, information exchanged between the printer and the web browser, or information exchanged between the printer and the server. These data are encrypted using SSL/TLS communication.
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[IP Address Filtering] You can specify the network that enable to access to the printer when limiting within the range of the specific IP addresses. Enter the IP addresses and subnet masks that you want the printer to control connections. This setting becomes available when you restart the printer from Internet Services or manually turn off ...
Creating/Importing/Exporting/Deleting Certificates Creating Certificates The following procedure uses the case when the window size of the web browser is the large screen. Click [Log In] on the upper right corner. If [Local User] is displayed on the upper right corner, move to step 3. Enter [User Name] and [Password] for the system administrator, and then click [Log In].
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When [Create Certificate Signing Request (CSR)] Is Selected The [Create Certificate Signing Request (CSR)] dialog box is displayed. [Digital Signature Algorithm]: Select the method of the hash algorithm. [Public Key Length]: Select the length of the public key. This item is displayed when [Digital Signature Algorithm] is set to [RSA/SHA-1], [RSA/SHA-256], [RSA/SHA-384] or [RSA/SHA-512].
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Select [Trusted Root CA Certificates], [Intermediate CA Certificates], or [Other Certificates] from the drop-down list box. Click [Import]. The [Import Certificate] dialog box is displayed. Certificate File: Specify by entering the certificate file name to import or clicking [Select]. A null cannot be set.
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Deleting Certificates The following procedure uses the case when the window size of the web browser is the large screen. Click [Log In] on the upper right corner. If [Local User] is displayed on the upper right corner, move to step 3. Enter [User Name] and [Password] for the system administrator, and then click [Log In].
[Administrator Settings] You can specify an ID and a password for the system administrator. Clicking the icon displays the [Administrator Settings] dialog box. [Administrator Mode] Specify whether to authenticate with the user name and the password for the system administrator when changing the administrative printer configuration.
Appendix 12.1 Specifications Printing Method LED Xerography LED + Xerographic Warm-up Time 35 seconds or less (73.4 °F (23 °C) room temperature). 16.8 seconds or less from Sleep Mode. Continuous Print Speed Simplex Letter: Color 33 ppm, B/W: 33 ppm A4: Color 31 ppm, B/W: 31 ppm A5: Color 41 ppm, B/W: 41 ppm Duplex...
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Paper Weight Standard Tray: 15.96 to 46.82 lb (60 to 176 gsm) Bypass Tray: 15.96 to 46.82 lb (60 to 176 gsm) Optional Tray (Paper Feed Unit PF-P26): 15.96 to 46.82 lb (60 to 176 gsm) 2 Sided Printing: 15.96 to 46.82 lb (60 to 176 gsm) ...
Noise In Operation: 6.99 B, 50.7 dB (A) Ready Mode: Noise-free Measured in accordance to ISO7779. Unit B: Sound Power Level LWAd. Unit dB: Radiated Sound Pressure Level LpAm (bystander position). "Noise-free" refers to Radiated Sound Pressure Levels equal to or below ISO 7779 background noise absolute standards for each bystander position.
Updating the Machine's Firmware You can use a computer to update the machine's firmware (the software programmed into the machine). To download the firmware updating tool, access the Konica Minolta web site in your region, or contact your supplier. For the firmware updating procedure, refer to the Readme file included with the firmware updating tool.
Deleting Other Software Delete the Print & Scan Hub from the [Programs and Features] screen. Click on [Start] > [Windows System] > [Control Panel] > [Uninstall a program]. Select the software to be deleted, and click [Uninstall]. If the confirmation screen appears, click [Yes]. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the deletion.
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