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  • Page 1 7664-4692-24 Return to SubMenu Printer Driver Pi5501 Operator's Manual for Linux...
  • Page 2 Some of the screens shown in this manual may look different from what you will view in actual applications. Trademark Acknowledgments Minolta is a registered trademark of MINOLTA CO., LTD. Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3 For the U.S.A. Users FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 For Users CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity) This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union. This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under EU directives.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter1 Before Using the Controller 1. Features of the Controller Features of the Controller ..........p.1-2 Administrative Functions ..........p.1-5 2. Configuration Configuration ..............p.1-6 3. Connecting the Controller Connecting the Controller ..........p.1-7 4. Settings Made on the Machine Priority Device ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Setup” Property Sheet ......p.3-8 Functions of the “Detail of Paper Source” Dialog Box ... p.3-11 Functions of the “Detail of Output Setting” Dialog Box . p.3-13 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Functions of the “Paper” Property Sheet ......p.3-16 6.
  • Page 7 Contents 10. Confirming that the data has been transferred to the machine Overview ................p.4-28 Procedure ................. p.4-28 Chapter5 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting Unable to Print ..............p.5-2 Unable to Make Correct Settings / Unable to Print Exactly as Set ..............p.5-4 Error List ................
  • Page 8 Contents...
  • Page 9 viii Naming of Equipment and Functions Naming of Equipment and Functions Different names are used between the controller and the machine to identify the same piece of equipment or the same function. Note the following. Equipment Names Controller Machine Tray Drawer Dup+2way Tray 2way Paper Feed Cabiet...

  • Page 10: Chapter1 Before Using The Controller

    Chapter 1 Before Using the Controller...

  • Page 11: Features Of The Controller

    1. Features of the Controller Features of the Controller The controller is an image controller designed to use the machine as a printer, allowing you to print documents directly to the machine from a computer to which the controller is connected. The printer driver, which is used during printing, is equipped with various functions that make the most out of the features of the machine.
  • Page 12 1. Features of the Controller • Prints two pages of originals on both front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. p.3-10 4608O008AA 4608O009AA Long Edge Binding Short Edge Binding • Makes prints of complete sets of the originals, stapled together or punched for filing.
  • Page 13 1. Features of the Controller • Prints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored paper). p.3-8 1149O013AA • Capable of printing on OHP transparencies. You can also insert interleaves, either blank or printed with the same contents as those on the OHP transparencies. p.3-8 1149O017AA •...

  • Page 14: Administrative Functions

    1. Features of the Controller Administrative Functions • Different accounts can be managed for printing records, just as when using the machine as a copier. Setting whether 100-account management or 1000-account management is to be done from the machine. • Printing of confidential documents may be withheld until a legitimate password is entered on the machine.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    2. Configuration Configuration The controller may be configured with the following options. Memory (64MB/128MB, Option) Expands the memory capacity of Pi5501. 4608O018AA 4692O001AA Controller Allows you to use the machine as a printer controlled by your personal computer. 4608O017AA 10/100BaseT Hard Disk Drive (Option) For downloading PS fonts.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Controller

    3. Connecting the Controller Connecting the Controller The controller is installed inside the machine. The installation procedures are to be performed by the service personnel. The controller is connected to the computer with a printer cable or network cable. Power to the controller is supplied from the machine. 4692O002AB If you cannot print from your computer, make sure that the printer cable or network cable is connected to the corresponding connectors.

  • Page 17: Settings Made On The Machine

    4. Settings Made on the Machine The following functions must be set on the machine using its Utility Mode, as they relate to the controller. Priority Device Select the priority of use of the machine, either as a copier or printer. Copier: The machine is used as a copier.

  • Page 18: Installing The Printer Drivers

    5. Installing the Printer Drivers Installing Various Printer Drivers To make 100% use of the functions offered by the machine mounted with the controller, install the attached printer drivers in your computer. The controller is furnished with the following printer drivers. •...
  • Page 19 1-10 5. Installing the Printer Drivers...

  • Page 20: Chapter2 Installing The Printer Driver

    Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Driver...

  • Page 21: Installation Operating Environment

    1. Installation Operating Environment This section explains the required environment for the printer driver. Before installing the printer driver, make sure that your computer meets the following requirements. If it does not, the printer driver may not function properly. Personal computer IBM PC or a compatible with a Pentium 200MHz or higher CPU Operating system...

  • Page 22: Installation

    1. Installation Installation This section explains the installation procedure. XWindow System is described here. NOTE Before installing the printer driver, quit all other applications. 1. Log in with root when starting OS. 2. Start Terminal window. 3. Install the controller Driver CD-ROM provided with controller in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer.
  • Page 23 1. Installation After installation is complete, the screen shown below will appear. 4668P158CB If an error is output during installation, execute the following commands in sequence: # rpm -ivh diutil_pack_file --nodeps # ln -s /usr/lib/libtcl8.0.so /usr/lib/libtcl.so # ln -s /usr/lib/libtk8.0.so /usr/X11R6/lib/libtk.so # ldconfig -n /usr/lib/ # ldconfig -n /usr/X11R6/lib/ NOTE...

  • Page 24: Printer Setting With Xwindow System

    2. Printer setting with Xwindow System Making General Settings Before Using the Printer The printer driver requires setting of items that are common to all print jobs, including the port to which the printer cable is connected and any optional devices configured with the machine: Note that these settings must be made only after the printer driver has been installed.

  • Page 25: Redhat Linux

    2. Printer setting with Xwindow System Redhat Linux With Redhat Linux, setting is performed from “Printer Configuration” in the control panel. The following shows how to display “Printer Configuration”: With Redhat Linux, “Printer Configuration” window can also be displayed by executing “printtool”...
  • Page 26 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 4. When the personal computer has been directly connected to the machine, select “Local Printer.” 4668P160CA NOTES • If you install a printer driver to the computer which has been connected via network, be sure to consult the network administrator. •...
  • Page 27 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 6. Edit screen will open. First, set optional printer name. 7. Specify the SPOOL directory to be prepared: It is acceptable to leave default value as it is. 8. Click [Select] button of input filter, and select “PostScript Printer” here. No other settings are required.

  • Page 28: Turbo Linux

    2. Printer setting with Xwindow System Turbo Linux With Turbo Linux, execute command from Terminal window for setting printer. The following shows the display method of the setting screen: 1. First, execute “turboprintcfg” command from Terminal window: Terminal window will change to printer setting screen. 2.
  • Page 29 2-10 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 4. Specify optional name for printer queue. 4692P096CA 5. Make sure that positions where SPOOL directory is to be prepared and printer device are specified. After checking is complete, select [OK] button. 4692P097CA NOTES •...
  • Page 30 2-11 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 6. Select [Save & Exit] button to complete setting. 4692P098CA...

  • Page 31: Open Linux

    2-12 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System Open Linux With Open Linux, printer setting can be performed using dialog box. The setting method using dialog box is given here. 1. Open KDE menu. Select [COAS] – [Peripherals] – [Printer]. The dialog box shown below will appear. 4668P179CA 2.
  • Page 32 2-13 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 4. “Printer name” dialog box will appear: Input optional name and click [OK] button. 4692P099CA 5. “Printer attributes” dialog box will appear: Make certain that correct device is displayed here, but do not change any other items. 4692P100CA 6.
  • Page 33 2-14 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 8. Return to Printer Configuration dialog box. Once the added printer is displayed, select [OK] button to complete. 4692P101CB...

  • Page 34: Suse Linux

    2-15 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System SuSE Linux With SuSE Linux, command should be executed from Terminal window to set printer. 1. Execute command shown below from Terminal window with current directory: # /var/lib/apsfilter/SETUP Terminal window will change as shown below after execution of command. 4668P199CA...
  • Page 35 2-16 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 2. Screen will change as shown below by pressing the return key. Select [Entry] – [Device]. 4668P200CA 3. Printer interface setting screen will appear. Select [Parallel]. 4668P201CA NOTE When network is used, select [Remote] instead of [Parallel]. Then, set HostName and printer queue.
  • Page 36 2-17 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 4. Make sure that Interface is set to parallel port. 4668P202CA 5. Screen for specifying each setting will appear. Select [Postscript] for printer type. 4668P203CA Screen will change to resolution setting screen, but it is not necessary to change from default value.
  • Page 37 2-18 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System 6. Specify printer name, paper and color. 4668P204CA 7. Select [Add] button for complete. Confirmation screen will appear. 4692P102CA...

  • Page 38: How To Display Printer Utility Dialog Box

    2-19 2. Printer setting with Xwindow System How to display Printer Utility dialog box If you use Xwindow, printer utility setting can be specified from dialog box. Dialog box can be displayed only with command operation, so “didialog” command is used here.

  • Page 39: Use Of Commands Dipjl Command

    2-20 3. Use of commands dipjl command “dipjl” command is a printer setting command used for environment in which Xwindow cannot be used: Refer to “dipj1.1” file in “/opt/diutil/man/manl” for detailed description. To display “man” file, execute the following command: # man /opt/diutil/man/manl/dipj1.1 NOTE If you are able to use Xwindow environment, this command is not necessary.

  • Page 40: Didialog Command

    2-21 3. Use of commands didialog command “didialog” command is used to display dialog box for setting printer utility. Refer to “didialog” file in “/opt/diutil/man/manl” for detailed description. To display “man” file, execute the following command: # man /opt/diutil/man/manl/didialog.1 Example of dialog box display method # /opt/diutil/bin/didialog –m [Model name] -P [Printer name] -a [Area] Specifying “Model name”...
  • Page 41 2-22 3. Use of commands...

  • Page 42: Chapter3 Property Sheets

    Chapter 3 Property Sheets...

  • Page 43: Property Sheets

    1. Property Sheets Description of Each Property Sheet Each property sheet enables you to change the settings indicated below. For a detailed description of each function, see the corresponding reference page. Reference Property sheet Outline of settings that can be changed page Allows you to set the paper take-up tray and paper exit tray.

  • Page 44: Device Options Setting" Property Sheet Functions Of The "Device Options Setting" Property Sheet

    2. “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet Functions of the “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet This property sheet allows you to set the options installed on the machine. Be sure to select the options correctly otherwise some functions may be unusable or printing may not take place correctly.
  • Page 45 2. “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet NOTE If the Dup + 2way Tray, Dup + LCC, and Duplex Cabinet are not correctly selected, it may not be possible to select the Finisher correctly. (2) User Name The user name set in the printer driver is displayed as the job user name on the machine’s touch panel.

  • Page 46: Mailbox Setting" Dialog Box

    2. “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet “Mailbox Setting” Dialog Box <when Mailbin Finisher is installed> Allows you to set the names of the mailbins in Mailbin Finisher. 4668P165CA (1) MailBox This is the bin name editing box. Setting range: max 32 characters (2) Apply Press to finalize a changed name.

  • Page 47: Functions That Are Common To Various Property Sheets

    3. Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets These functions are common to property sheets from “Setup” property sheet to “Job Management” property sheet. 4692P103CA (1) Easy Set Allows you to call and use the settings stored in each property sheet. •...

  • Page 48: Functions Of The "Save Easy Set Name" Dialog Box

    3. Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets (2) Paper preview/Machine preview Allows you to display/change over the paper preview and machine preview. • Page Layout : The layout of the printed data on a single page is displayed as an image. This allows you to check the status for two-sided printing, for example.

  • Page 49: Setup" Property Sheet

    4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Setup” Property Sheet This property sheet allows you to set the paper take-up tray, paper exit tray and various high grade printing functions. 4692P104CA (1) Paper Source Selects the machine tray to be used. Sets the cover page function and the OHP interleaving function.
  • Page 50 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (2) Output Setting This function selects the tray in the machine to which the paper is to be exited. Settings can also be made for finishing functions including stapling, hole punching, and folding. • Paper exit destination : Select the machine tray to which you wish to exit the prints.
  • Page 51 3-10 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (3) Duplex <when Dup + 2way Tray, Dup + LCC or Duplex Cabinet is installed> Specifies two-sided printing. • Off : Not set • Short Edge Binding : Two-sided printing takes place in such a way that the short edge is bound.

  • Page 52: Functions Of The "Detail Of Paper Source" Dialog Box

    3-11 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Detail of Paper Source” Dialog Box This function sets the cover page function and the OHP interleaving function. 4692P105CA (1) Cover Page This function is used to print a document with front and back cover pages. You can print on the front cover, or leave it blank.
  • Page 53 3-12 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (2) Interleaving Paper This function inserts sheets (interleaving sheets) between sheets of OHP film when printing on OHP film. You can either leave these sheets blank or print the same image as that printed on the OHP film. •...

  • Page 54: Functions Of The "Detail Of Output Setting" Dialog Box

    3-13 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Detail of Output Setting” Dialog Box Settings can also be made for finishing functions including stapling, hole punching, and folding. 4692P106CA (1) Staple <when Mailbin Finisher, Single-staple Finisher, Multi-staple Finisher or Folding Finisher is installed> This function allows you to staple one set of printed documents at a time.
  • Page 55 3-14 4. “Setup” Property Sheet • If you print a document consisting of pages of different sizes in the same printing job, stapling may be canceled. • Be careful when printing a document consisting of pages facing different directions because the stapling position will be determined by the direction of the first page.
  • Page 56 3-15 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (3) Folding <when Folding Finisher is installed> Select the desired paper folding function. • Off : Printed pages are not folded. • Just Output Size [Z-Fold] : Printed pages are folded into three parts. • Half Folding : Printed pages are folded in two at their center.

  • Page 57: Paper" Property Sheet

    3-16 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Functions of the “Paper” Property Sheet The “Paper” property sheet allows you to make basic printer settings. 4692P107CA (1) Original Document Size Sets the Original Document Size. • Paper size : Select the Original Document Size. Available settings : Letter, Legal, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, Invoice, Ledger, 11×14, FLS1,...
  • Page 58 3-17 5. “Paper” Property Sheet (2) Copies Specify the number of sets of prints to be made. Enter the value either directly or by pressing [ ] or [ ]. Setting range : 1 to 999 sets NOTE When using the OHP interleaving function, set the number of sets of prints to “1”.
  • Page 59 3-18 5. “Paper” Property Sheet (5) Orientation Select the orientation of the image. You can check the selected direction using Page Layout. • Portrait : Printing takes place lengthwise. • Landscape : Printing takes place crosswise. A Portrait or Landscape print appears on the Page Layout.

  • Page 60: Job Management" Property Sheet

    3-19 6. “Job Management” Property Sheet Functions of the “Job Management” Property Sheet 4692P108CA (1) Account Code Check this box when using the copy track function. An account code is attached to each printing job, enabling you to carry out management at the machine.
  • Page 61 3-20 6. “Job Management” Property Sheet (2) Lock Job Check this box when locking a printing job. When using Lock Job, set a password in “Password.” A locked printing job is printed when it is unlocked using the Job List display on the panel of the machine.

  • Page 62: Conflicts" Dialog Box

    3-21 7. “Conflicts” Dialog Box Functions of the “Conflicts” Dialog Box The “Conflicts” dialog box, like the one shown below, appears when a setting that conflicts with another made previously is made on a property sheet. When the following dialog box appears, it shows that the currently selected settings conflict with each other.
  • Page 63 3-22 7. “Conflicts” Dialog Box...

  • Page 64: Convenient Functions

    Chapter 4 Convenient Functions...

  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    1. Convenient Functions Convenient Functions In this chapter, you will learn how to print your document, going step by step from print instruction using dialog box to the completion of printing. Basically, the setting procedure using only dialog box is explained for operation. When command operation is to be used, perform setting individually, referring to the setting procedure using dialog box.

  • Page 66: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper Overview

    2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Overview This section explains how to print a multi-page document which has been created with an application using both sides of a sheet. It also shows the steps to be followed when stapling two-sided pages. To use this function, a Dup + 2way Tray, Dup + LCC or Duplex Cabinet must be mounted on the machine.
  • Page 67 2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 5. Select “Long Edge Binding” or “Short Edge Binding” from “Duplex.” 5. Specify Duplex. 4692P104CA 6. Specify Staple. If “Long Edge Binding” is selected, printing will be performed on both sides of each page so that the printed pages form a book when they are bound along the long edge.
  • Page 68 2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 6. If you want to staple the printed pages, click “Detail Of Output Setting” to open the dialog box and select “Corner” in “Staple.” Then, click the [OK] button. Specify staple position. 4692P106CA NOTES •...

  • Page 69: Printing More Than One Copy At A Time Overview

    3. Printing More than One Copy at a Time Overview This section explains how to print two or more set copies of documents created with an application. Most applications allow this function to be executed from the Print dialog box. The steps described in the following are use to print two or more collated sets of copies by using the Collate function on the printer driver.
  • Page 70 3. Printing More than One Copy at a Time 3. Check “Original Document Size.” 4. Set the number of copies to be printed. 4692P107CA 5. Specify Collated. 4. In “Copies”, set the number of copies to be printed. 5. In “Collate”, select “Collated” so that the printed pages are sorted into copy sets. When “Uncollated”...

  • Page 71: Using The Copy Track Function Overview

    4. Using the Copy Track Function Overview It is possible to keep track of the number of prints produced by each account. Setting of the machine specifies 100-account management or 1000-account management. Procedure 1. First, display the dialog box using “didialog” command. NOTE When printing is to be performed, do not execute from application.
  • Page 72 4. Using the Copy Track Function 5. Apply check mark to “Account Code.” 5. Select “Account Code.” 6. Specify Access Number. 4692P108CA 6. Input Access Number. 7. Make other settings as necessary and click the [OK] button. 8. Execute printing using “dilpr” command. 9.

  • Page 73: Printing Pages With A Distribution Number Overview

    4-10 5. Printing Pages with a Distribution Number Overview This section explains how to print a distribution number in the background for each copy set. To use this function, a Hard Disk Drive in Copier must be mounted on the machine. Print data Printout 1166O114AA...
  • Page 74 4-11 5. Printing Pages with a Distribution Number 5. Click the “Job Management” tab and check the “Distribution Number.” 6. Select “1st Page Only.” 5. Select “Distribution number.” 4692P111CA 7. Specify the starting distribution number. 6. Select the page on which to print the distribution number, either 1st Page only or All Pages.

  • Page 75: Printing On Ohp Transparencies Overview

    4-12 6. Printing on OHP Transparencies Overview This section explains how to insert a sheet of paper (interleaf) between sheets of OHP transparencies when printing on sheets of OHP transparencies. This interleaf may be left blank or have the same data printed on it as the OHP transparencies. Print data Printout 1149O017AA...
  • Page 76 4-13 6. Printing on OHP Transparencies 4. Click the “Setup” tab and select the paper source for OHP transparencies in “Paper Source.” 4. Select the paper source for OHP transparencies. 4692P126CA 5. Select to display “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box. NOTE Paper source for OHP film is Manual Feed only.
  • Page 77 4-14 6. Printing on OHP Transparencies 5. Click the “Detail of Paper Source”: “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box will appear. 6. Select “OHP interleaving.” 4692P105CA 8. Select the paper source for the interleaves. 7. Select “with Image” to print OHP data on the interleaves. 6.

  • Page 78: Adding A Cover To Each Copy Set Overview

    4-15 7. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set Overview This section explains how to add a front cover and/or a back cover to each of your copy sets. Four different modes are available to choose from. Select the appropriate one according to your needs. Print data Printout 1149O013AA...
  • Page 79 4-16 7. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set 4. Click the “Setup” tab and select the paper source for text in “Paper Source.”. 4. Select the paper source for text. 4692P112CA 5. Specify to display the “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box. NOTE Paper sources for text are Tray 1, 2, 3, 4, Manual Feed, LCC and LCT.
  • Page 80 4-17 7. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set 5. Click the “Detail of Paper Source”: “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box will appear. 6. Select the front cover page function. 7. Select to print data on the front cover. 4692P113CA 9.

  • Page 81: Using The Lock Job (Print Pc Confidential) Function Overview

    4-18 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function Overview Lock job allows you to keep a particular document confidential so that document can be printed only after a password is entered on the machine. 4692P116CA Procedure on the Printer Driver Side 1.
  • Page 82 4-19 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function 5. Apply check mark to “Lock Job.” 6. Set password. 5. Specify “Lock Job.” 4692P114CA 6. Input password. Password is 4-digit number, from 0000 to 9999. If you enter a 3-digit number for password, it will be regarded as 4-digit number, automatically adding “0”...

  • Page 83: Procedure On The Machine Side (Unlocking A Job)

    4-20 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function Procedure on the Machine Side (Unlocking a Job) After the data has been transferred to the machine, operate the machine to start printing. 1. Press the [Job List] key on the control panel. 4692O008CA 2.
  • Page 84 4-21 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function 3. Input password. 4692P118CA NOTE All jobs, whose preprogrammed passwords match the password entered, are “unlocked.” 4. The job is “unlocked” and printing will start.

  • Page 85: Procedure On The Machine Side (Deleting A Job)

    4-22 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function Procedure on the Machine Side (Deleting a Job) After the data has been transferred to the machine, it can be deleted without being printed. 1. Press the [Job List] key on the control panel. 4692O008CA 2.
  • Page 86 4-23 8. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function 3. Select job to be deleted. 4692P120CA 4. Touch the [Yes] key. 4692P121CA 5. This deletes the job from the job list. No password is necessary to delete a job.

  • Page 87: Using The Settings Function

    4-24 9. Using the Settings Function Overview Frequently used groupings of print settings can be stored and called up as necessary for application in actual print jobs. Procedure Operations with “Easy Set” are storing, calling up and deleting. The number of Easy Set Names that can be stored is up to 32.
  • Page 88 4-25 9. Using the Settings Function Using the Settings Stored for a Current Print Job 1. First, display the dialog box using “didialog” command. NOTE When printing is to be performed, do not execute from application. 2. Dialog box will appear. 3.
  • Page 89 4-26 9. Using the Settings Function Storing settings 1. First, display the dialog box using “didialog” command. NOTE When printing is to be performed, do not execute from application. 2. Dialog box will appear. 3. Make settings in “Setup”, “Paper” and “Job Management” properties as necessary.
  • Page 90 4-27 9. Using the Settings Function Deleting Settings Which Have Been Stored 1. First, display the dialog box using “didialog” command. NOTE When printing is to be performed, do not execute from application. 2. Dialog box will appear. 3. Click the down arrow “↓” of “Easy Set Name” and, from subsequent menu, select the name to be used.
  • Page 91 4-28 10. Confirming that the data has been transferred to the machine Overview Status of data transferred from the personal computer will be displayed in Job List. Procedure 1. Prss the [Job List] key on the control panel. 4692O008CA 2. Job list will be displayed. 4692P122CA •...

  • Page 92: Chapter5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    The printer driver Check the printer name selected in selected for printing is the OS-attached printer setting. not for the Pi5501. A print job yet to be Refer to the Job List on the processed is loaded in machine control panel to check for the machine, causing print order.
  • Page 94 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Continued from The print job is locked. Refer to the Job List on the the previous machine control panel to see if the page (Printing print job in question is locked. If does not start so, unlock it.

  • Page 95: Unable To Make Correct Settings / Unable To Print Exactly As Set

    1. Troubleshooting Unable to Make Correct Settings / Unable to Print Exactly as Set Perform the troubleshooting procedures given below in that order when you cannot make proper settings in the printer driver or when the print results do not represent what has been set.
  • Page 96 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to staple No stapling can be Check the type of paper. properly. effected if the type of paper is thick paper or OHP transparencies. When Mailbin Finisher or Check the number of prints to Multi-staple Finisher is be made.
  • Page 97 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to specify Multi-staple Finisher, Select Multi-staple Finisher, Punch. Mailbin Finisher or Mainbin Finisher or Folding Folding Finisher must be Finisher in Device Options mounted to enable setting Setting. Punch. Punch can be specified only when Multi-staple Finisher, Mailbin Finisher or Folding Finisher is...
  • Page 98 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to specify the Prints with paper size of Check the setting of the paper A6 or smaller cannot be size. exit port specified if paper exit port is Mailbin. Unable to properly Prints with paper size of Check the paper type and feed prints out to the B6 or smaller cannot be...

  • Page 99: Error List

    1. Troubleshooting Error List When an error occurs, the machine control panel gives the message of “Controller failure -> 18xx.” The table below lists the meanings of different error codes, together with the appropriate remedial procedures. Should an error occur, identify the detail of the error and take the necessary action.
  • Page 100 1. Troubleshooting Code Description Action 18C2 Scan job controller Recovers 10 minutes later, or processing error when next scan job starts. If error persists, consult your Tech. Rep. 18A4 ROM update data loading Recovers as time passes, or by conducting job. 18A5 ROM update data writing 18A6...
  • Page 101 5-10 1. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 102 Appendix A...

  • Page 103: Function Combination Matrix

    1. Function Combination Matrix Function Combination Matrix Finishing Paper Source Staple Punch Folding Auto × × × × Tray1, 2, 3, 4 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×...
  • Page 104 1. Function Combination Matrix Duplex Auto × × Tray1, 2, 3, 4 × × × Manual Feed Uncollated × Collated × Sorted × Staple Corner × Long Edge × × Short Edge × × Center × Punch Long Edge × ×...

  • Page 105: Preview Listing [Page Layout]

    2. Preview Listing [Page Layout] Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item Orientation= Orientation= Portrait Landscape 4668P115CA 4668P116CA Duplex= Duplex= Long Edge Short Edge Binding, Binding, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait Portrait 4668P117CA 4668P118CA Duplex= Duplex=...
  • Page 106 2. Preview Listing Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item Punch=Short Punch=Short Edge, Punch Edge, Punch Holes = 2, Holes = 2, Orientation= Orientation= Landscape Portrait <Inch area <Inch area only> only>...
  • Page 107 2. Preview Listing Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item Staple=Short Staple=Short Edge, Edge, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait Landscape 4668P192CA 4668P193CA Staple=Center, Orientation= Portrait 4692P123CA...

  • Page 108: [Printer Figure]

    2. Preview Listing [Printer Figure] Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item No Installed Dup + 2way Tray Options 4692P078AA 4692P079AA Dup + LCC or Duplex Cabinet (Dup + LCC) 4692P080AA 4692P081AA Mailbin Finisher Single-Staple...

  • Page 109: [Setting Preview]

    2. Preview Listing [Setting Preview] Value Value Defined for Screen Defined for Screen Print Setting Specifications Print Setting Specifications Item Item Duplex/ Short Edge Long Edge Booklet Binding Binding 4668P140CA 4668P141CA Detail of Corner Center Output Setting (Staple) 4668P144CA 4692P089AA Long Edge Short Edge 4668P145CA...
  • Page 110 2. Preview Listing Value Value Defined for Screen Defined for Screen Print Setting Specifications Print Setting Specifications Item Item Sorting Unsorted Sorted 4668P151CA 4668P152CA Orientation Portrait Landscape 4668P155CA 4668P156CA Smoothing 4692P093AA 4692P094AA Detail of Justify Half Folding Output Output Size Setting [Z-fold] (Folding)

  • Page 111: Specifications

    A-10 3. Specifications Specifications for machine body Specification for machine body: Refer to the Operator’s Manual for Windows. Accessories Accessories : Refer to the Operator’s Manual for Windows.
  • Page 112 Appendix B...

  • Page 113: Glossary

    1. Glossary Glossary 10BASE-T A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 10 megabits per second (10Mbps). 100BASE-T A network data transfer standard established by the IEEE. The network uses a twisted-pair cable carrying 100 megabits per second (Mbps). application A software program that performs a particular function, such as generating graphics or spreadsheets.
  • Page 114 1. Glossary font A complete set of characters in a given typeface and style. The size of characters is specified in points (1/72 inches). Typeface is the distinctive design of types, such as gothic, while style is an ornament, such as italic. hard disk drive A device that is contained in a computer and peripheral equipment and used to save data and files.
  • Page 115 1. Glossary online The state of the printer controller, in which it is capable of receiving data and processing jobs. operation system A program or group of programs that control the functions of the computer and its peripheral devices such as the printer. parallel interface A type of standards that govern the ways for two different systems to exchange information, in which multiple bits are transmitted at one time.
  • Page 116 1. Glossary resolution See dpi. SIMM An acronym for Single In-line Memory Module. TCP/IP The standard data transfer protocol over the Internet. Data is transferred by breaking up data messages into packets, to which IP addresses are attached. TrueType font A soft font standard the system has.
  • Page 117 1. Glossary...
  • Page 118 Appendix C...

  • Page 119: Index

    1. INDEX INDEX About… p.3-4 Access Number p.3-19 Account Code p.3-19 Add... p.3-3 Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set p.4-15 Administrative Functions p.1-5 Apply p.3-5 Bin list p.3-5 Collate p.3-17 Configuration p.1-6 Confirming that the data has been transferred to the machine p.4-28 “Conflicts”...
  • Page 120 1. INDEX Function Combination Matrix p.A-2 Functions of the “Conflicts” Dialog Box p.3-21 Functions of the “Detail of Output Setting” Dialog Box p.3-13 Functions of the “Detail of Paper Source” Dialog Box p.3-11 Functions of the “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet p.3-3 Functions of the “Job Management”...
  • Page 121 1. INDEX Page Layout p.3-7, p.A-4 Paper Preview p.3-7 “Paper” Property Sheet p.3-16 Paper Source p.3-8 Password p.3-20 Print PC Confidential p.4-18 Printer Figure p.3-7, p.A-7 Printer setting with Xwindow System p.2-5 Printing Method p.2-20 Printing More than One Copy at a Time p.4-6 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper p.4-3...
  • Page 122 1. INDEX Using the Settings Stored for a Current Print Job p.4-25 Various Printing Functions p.1-2 with Image p.3-11...
  • Page 123 1. INDEX...
  • Page 124 Copyright 2001 MINOLTA CO., LTD. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice to incorporate improvements made on the product or products the manual covers. Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka. 541-8556, Japan 2001. 5...

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