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PRINTER Controller
Type 1018
Operating Instructions
Printer Reference 1 (option)
ZEQH010E.eps
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future
reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Draft 2001/01/24

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  • Page 1 PRINTER Controller Type 1018 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 1 (option) ZEQH010E.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. Draft 2001/01/24...
  • Page 2 Printed in China 0000-0000 Draft 2001/01/24...
  • Page 3 (For more information, see “Printer Reference 1”. Descriptions in this manual Model name Type 1 Printer Aficio AP1015 Type 2 Printer Aficio AP1018 Descriptions without the note for identifying the type of the printer are common for both models. Certain types might not be available in some countries.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.” Caution(in case of IEEE1284 environment): Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission limits.
  • Page 5 Manuals for This Machine Manuals for This Machine There are nine manuals that separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
  • Page 6 Network Interface Board Type 1018 Owner's Manual Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer under the network environment. The manual is pro- vided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Print Sarver Software and Documentation”...
  • Page 7 ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
  • Page 8 Specification Copy feature Printer and Facsimile in- stalled Low Power Power con- 80 W 120 W mode sumption Default Time 15 minutes 15 minutes Recovery Time Less than 30 seconds Less than 30 seconds Sleep Mode Power con- 70 W sumption Default Time 60 minutes...
  • Page 9 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Features of This Machine ................. 1 Printer Drivers for This Machine..............1 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM ........... 3 Guide to This Machine ................4 Operation Panel .................... 4 Panel Display ....................5 Connecting the Machine ................

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started Features of This Machine This machine is designed especially for office workgroups, both for shared us- age within a network environment, and for one-to-one usage by being connected directly to the computer. Time Saving Superior features save time on print tasks. Continuous Printing Speed : 15 ppm, 18 ppm.
  • Page 12 Getting Started Printer Language PCL 6 PCL 5e Operating system √ √ √ Windows 95 √ √ √ Windows 98 √ √ √ Windows Me √ √ √ Windows 2000 √ √ √ Windows NT 4.0 √ *8 *9 Mac OS Microsoft Windows 95 operating system Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition...

  • Page 13: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Features of This Machine PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files for a Macintosh PPD files, in combination with the LaserWriter driver, allow the computer to communicate with the printer. The printer specific functions can be used by installing a PPD file. You can use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with the Macintosh.

  • Page 14: Guide To This Machine

    Getting Started Guide to This Machine Operation Panel This panel display is for the installed Printer and Facsimile feature. 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 keys Printer Mode key Press to use printer functions. Press to select an item on the panel dis- play.

  • Page 15: Panel Display

    Guide to This Machine Operation switch Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator goes on). To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off). Panel Display The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function menus.
  • Page 16 Getting Started { { { { Online/Offline} } } } key The “Ready” message appears on the panel display. Press this key to switch the printer on- line. Online indicator Is on while the printer is online. Offline When the printer is offline, it cannot receive data from the computer. { { { { Online/Offline} } } } key Online indicator Press this key to switch the printer of-...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Machine

    Connecting the Machine Connecting the Machine Confirm that the shape and the position of the connector are as shown in the il- lustration. 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (option) Parallel Port Requirements Requirements Before using this machine, confirm that all the environmental and electrical re- quirements have been met.
  • Page 18 Getting Started Network cable requirements Optional Network Interface Board Type 1018 can be installed to allow direct connection to network. The optional Network Interface Board supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX con- nections. You can use the machine in the following network environments: •...

  • Page 19: Connecting The Network Interface Cable To The Network

    Connecting the Machine Connecting the Network Interface Cable to the Network Connect the machine to the network using optional Network Interface Board Type 1018. Follow these steps to connect the machine. Confirm that you have the correct cable. Confirm that the machine is turned off. Loop the network cable.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Machine To The Host Using The Parallel Interface Cable

    Getting Started Indicators on the optional Network Interface Board Indicator (green) Indicator (orange) Is on when the power on the machine and Is blinking while the machine is receiving on while the machine is in a network en- print jobs over the network environment vironment.
  • Page 21 Connecting the Machine Plug the 36-pin end of the parallel cable into the parallel port at the right side of the back cover of the machine. Reference See P.7 “Connecting the Machine” to confirm the position of the parallel port. Squeeze the wire clips on each side of the connector together until they snap into place.
  • Page 22 Getting Started Draft 2001/01/24...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel

    2. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel After installing the optional Network Press the 0 0 0 0 or 1 1 1 1 key until the fol- Interface Board, configure it for the lowing message appears on the network using the printer's operation panel display.
  • Page 24 Configuring the Printer for the Network The following screen appears Set the IP Address with the 0 0 0 0 or on the panel display for two sec- 1 1 1 1 key and the number keys. onds. The setting of the IP Address is completed.

  • Page 25: Installation Method

    3. Installing the Printer Driver and Software This manual assumes that you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details. Installation Method The following table shows how to install the printer drivers and software. Auto Run Add Printer Wizard...
  • Page 26 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Note If the "plug and play" function is started, click [Cancel] in the [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box, and then insert the CD-ROM. The [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears depending on the system ver- sion of the Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000.

  • Page 27: Installing By Auto Run

    Installing by Auto Run Installing by Auto Run You can install the PCL printer driver and software, and set them up easily by using Auto Run. Follow these steps to install the PCL printer driver and software on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0. Limitation If your system is Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, installing a printer driv- er by Auto Run requires Administrators permission.

  • Page 28: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver The following instructions explain how to install the PCL6/5e printer driver. See P.17 “Installing by Auto Run” . Two kinds of PCL printer driver, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer.

  • Page 29: Windows 2000 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.

  • Page 30: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Important If the printer is equipped with certain options (e.g. the Paper Feed Unit or the Memory Unit), you should set up the options with the printer driver. Note When setting up options, you should access the Printer Properties dialog box from Windows.
  • Page 31 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Setting up options Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 32: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes basic instructions for installing the PostScript printer driv- er. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedures below. Important When updating the printer driver by installing the latest version, you should uninstall that of former version if any.

  • Page 33: Windows 2000 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver A printer model selection dialog box appears. Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the printer port appears. In the [Available ports:] box, click to select [Printer Port], and then click [Next]. A dialog box for changing the printer name appears.
  • Page 34 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. [Add Printer Wizard] starts. Click [Next]. Check [Local Printer] and click [Next]. A dialog box for selecting the printer port appears. Select the check box of the port you want to use, and then click [Next].

  • Page 35: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver The installer copies the printer driver files from the CD-ROM to the comput- er's hard disk. Note During installation, the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box may appear. In this case, click [Yes] to continue the installation. Print a test page after completing installation and restarting Windows.
  • Page 36 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Important The CD-ROM containing the Windows NT Server operating system version 4.0, or the Windows NT Workstation operating system is required for install- ing the printer driver. We recommend that you upgrade the Windows NT 4.0 operating system to Service Pack 4 or later before installing the printer driver.
  • Page 37 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Select whether or not the printer will be shared, and then click [Next] In the next dialog box asking if you want to print a test page, select [No], and then click [Finish]. The installer copies the printer driver files from the CD-ROM to the comput- er's hard disk.

  • Page 38: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker folder. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd". It is in the folder "DRIV- ERS\PS\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\DISK1\"...

  • Page 39: Macintosh

    Macintosh Macintosh Macintosh - Installing the PPD File You can use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with a Macintosh when printing from a Macintosh. However, if you use the LaserWriter printer driver alone, you cannot use the printer specific functions. The printer specific func- tions can be used by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 40 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up the PPD file Preparation Confirm that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure. On the Apple menu, select [Chooser]. Click the [LaserWriter 8] icon. In the [Select a PostScript Printer] list, click to select the name of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 41: Index

    INDEX Windows 2000 , 25 Windows 95/98/Me , 23 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX , 7 Windows NT 4.0 , 27 Agfa Font Manager , 3 PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 , 28 Auto Run , 17 Panel Display , 5 Parallel Cable , 8 , 10 Parallel Port , 7 PCL 5e , 2 Cancel key , 4...
  • Page 42 Windows NT 4.0 PCL 6/5e, Install , 20 PostScript, installing , 25 setting up options , 27 Draft 2001/01/24...

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