Page 1 7664-4692-21 Return to SubMenu Printer Driver Pi5501 Operator's Manual ® for Microsoft Windows 95 ® for Microsoft Windows 98 ® for Microsoft Windows 2000 ® for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0...
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. Apple, Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 Only for the area of the European Union. 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.1-6 2. Configuration Configuration ..............p.1-7 3. Connecting the Controller Connecting the Controller ..........p.1-8 4. Settings Made on the Machine Priority Device ..............
Page 6 Contents Installation ................ p.2-38 Test Print ................p.2-44 Making General Settings Before Using the Printer ..p.2-45 Displaying a Property Sheet ..........p.2-46 “General” Property Sheet ..........p.2-48 “Ports” Property Sheet ............. p.2-49 “Scheduling” Property Sheet ........... p.2-50 “Sharing” Property Sheet ..........p.2-51 “Security”...
Page 7 Contents Functions of the “Conflicts” Dialog Box ......p.3-38 Chapter4 Convenient Functions 1. Convenient Functions Convenient Functions ............p.4-2 2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper Overview ................p.4-3 Procedure ................. p.4-3 3. Printing More than One Copy at a Time Overview ................
Page 8 Contents Overview ................p.4-34 Procedure ................. p.4-34 14. Using the Settings Function Overview ................p.4-38 Procedure ................. p.4-38 15. Confirming that the data has been transferred to the machine Overview ................p.4-44 Procedure ................. p.4-44 Chapter5 Troubleshooting 1. Troubleshooting Unable to Print ..............p.5-2 Unable to Make Correct Settings / Unable to Print Exactly as Set ..........
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 • Enlarges or reduces the image on the original. p.3-22 1149O004AA •...
Page 13 1. Features of the Controller • Places text in the background. p.3-10 4608O001AA • Makes prints of complete sets of the originals, stapled together or punched for filing. p.3-12 4668O002AA 4608O013AA By combining Collate with other finishing capabilities, you can make complete sets of documents for immediate delivery without having to do any further processing.
Page 14 1. Features of the Controller • Prints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored paper). p.3-11 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.3-11 1149O017AA •...
Page 15: 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. • Printing of confidential documents may be withheld until a legitimate password is entered on the machine.
Page 16: Configuration
2. Configuration Configuration The controller may be configured with the following options. Memory (64MB/128MB, Option) Expands the memory capacity of Pi5501. 4608O018AA Controller Allows you to use the machine 4692O001AA as a printer controlled by your personal computer. 4608O017AA 10/100BaseT...
Page 17: 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 service personnel. The controller is connected to the computer by 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 18: 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 use of the machine, either as a copier or printer. Copier: The machine is used as a copier.
Page 19: Installing The Printer Drivers
1-10 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 20: Chapter2 Installing The Printer Driver
Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Driver...
Page 21: Windows 95/98
1. Windows 95/98 Operating Environment This section explains the required environment for the printer driver. Before installing the printer driver, check that your computer meets the following requirements. If it doesn’t, the printer driver may not function properly. IBM PC or compatible with Pentium Personal computer 200MHz or higher CPU Operating system...
Page 22: Installation
1. Windows 95/98 Installation This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows 98 printer driver. NOTE Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other applications. The following procedure assumes that the machine is a Di550 and that the printer driver is PCL6: Read the specific proper names accordingly if the machine is a model other than the Di550 and if, for example, the OS is Windows 95 and the printer driver is PS.
Page 23 1. Windows 95/98 3. The “Add Printer Wizard” will appear. Click the [Next>] button. 4668P003CA 4. A window will appear, asking how the printer is to be connected. If your computer is directly connected to the machine, select “Local printer” and then click the [Next>] button.
Page 24 1. Windows 95/98 NOTES • When installing the printer driver in a computer connected to the machine via a network, be sure to consult the network administrator. • This is a request to be made of the network administrator. To install the printer driver in a computer connected to a network, select “Network printer”...
Page 25 1. Windows 95/98 7. Type the drive name in the “Copy manufacturer’s file from” box and click the [OK] button. To install PCL6 with Windows 95: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PCL6\W95 To install PS with Windows 95: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PS\W98_W95 To install PCL6 with Windows 98: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt2k To install PS with Windows 98: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PS\W98_W95 (As an example, the CD-ROM drive is drive I.) 4668P007CB...
Page 26 10. A window that asks you to confirm the printer name will appear. Check the printer name. If you want to designate this printer as the default printer, select “Yes.” (In this example, the printer name is changed to “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”) Click the [Next>] button.
Page 27 1. Windows 95/98 11. A screen that allows you to select printing of a test page will appear. If you want to print a test page, select “Yes (recommended).” If you elect not to, select “No.” It is recommended that a test page be printed to ensure that the printer driver has been installed properly.
Page 28: Test Print
1. Windows 95/98 Test Print If “Yes [recommended]” has been selected in step 11 to specify printing of a test page, test printing starts. Check that the printer name is correct. Here is a typical test print page. 4692O004CA...
Page 29: Making General Settings Before Using The Printer
2-10 1. Windows 95/98 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 optional devices configured with the machine. These settings must be made using property sheets available from the Properties command after the printer driver has been installed or whenever the operating environment is changed.
Page 30: Displaying A Property Sheet
Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu 1. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application. 2. Make sure that the “Name” of the “Printer” is “Minolta Di550 PCL6”: If “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is not listed, click [ ] and, from the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”...
Page 31 2-12 1. Windows 95/98 TIPS • To set the Device Options setting, which need not be changed unless device is changed, open it from the printer folder to set. • To show a property sheet other than Setup, click the corresponding tab located on the top part of the screen.
Page 32: General" Property Sheet
2-13 1. Windows 95/98 “General” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 95/98-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 95/98 Help for more details. NOTE If “Separator page”...
Page 33: Details" Property Sheet
2-14 1. Windows 95/98 “Details” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 95/98-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 95/98 Help for more details. 4692P005CA...
Page 34: Color Management" Property Sheet
2-15 1. Windows 95/98 “Color Management” Property Sheet This property sheet is displayed only when PCL6 driver is used. It is not necessary to made any setting for normal use. 4692P006CA...
Page 35: Sharing" Property Sheet
2-16 1. Windows 95/98 “Sharing” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 95/98-based printer drivers. It allows you to make settings for sharing a printer among different users. It is displayed only when a Windows 95/98-based printer is being used over the network.
Page 36: 32-Bit Superdriver Setup" Property Sheet
2-17 1. Windows 95/98 “--> 32-Bit SuperDriver Setup” Property Sheet This property sheet is used in common with Wndows95/98 printer drivers: It will be displayed only when PCL6 driver is used. This property sheet can be displayed by clicking “--> 32bit Super Drive Setup” tab. However, Setup, Paper, Quality, Device Options Setting and Job Management properties will be displayed immediately.
Page 37: Windows 2000 Operating Environment
2-18 2. Windows 2000 Operating Environment This section explains the required environment for the printer driver. Before installing the printer driver, check that your computer meets the following requirements. If it doesn’t, the printer driver may not function properly. IBM PC or compatible with Pentium Personal computer 200MHz or higher CPU Operating system...
Page 38: Installation
2-19 2. Windows 2000 Installation This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows 2000 printer driver. NOTE Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other applications. The following procedure assumes that the machine is a Di550 and that the printer driver is PCL6: Read the specific proper names accordingly if the machine is a model other than the Di550 and if, for example, the printer driver is 1.
Page 39 2-20 2. Windows 2000 3. Start the Add Printer Wizard. Click the [Next>] button. 4668P019CA 4. A screen that allows you to select the type of connection made of the printer will appear. If the printer is directly connected to the computer, select “Local Printer”...
Page 40 2-21 2. Windows 2000 5. A window the prompts you to select the port will appear. Select the name of the port to be used and click the [Next>] button. 4668P021CA 6. A window will appear, prompting you to select the manufacturer and model of your printer.
Page 41 2-22 2. Windows 2000 7. The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Install the controller driver CD- ROM that is included with the controller in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 4668P023CA 8. Type the drive name in the “Copy manufacturer’s file from” box and click the [OK] button.
Page 42 10. A window that asks you to confirm the printer name will appear. Check the printer name. If you want to designate this printer as the default printer, select “Yes.” (In this example, the printer name is changed to “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”) Click the [Next>] button.
Page 43 2-24 2. Windows 2000 11. A screen that allows you to select whether to share the printer or not. If you share the printer with other users, select “Shared” and type the share name in the box to the right of “Share Name.” If not, select “Do not share this printer.” Click the [Next>] button.
Page 44 2-25 2. Windows 2000 13. As the last step, click the [Finish] button. 4692P011CA 14. Installation will start. When all the files have been copied from the floppy disk, the corresponding icon will be added to the “Printers” window. This completes the installation. 4692P012CA...
Page 45: Test Print
2-26 2. Windows 2000 Test Print If “Yes” has been selected in the step to specify printing of a test page, test printing starts. Check that the printer name is correct. Here is a typical test print page. 4692O005CA...
Page 46: Making General Settings Before Using The Printer
2-27 2. Windows 2000 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 optional devices configured with the machine. These settings must be made using property sheets available from the Properties command after the printer driver has been installed or whenever the operating environment is changed.
Page 47: Displaying A Property Sheet
Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu 1. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application. 2. Make sure that the “Select Printer” of the “General” is “Minolta Di550 PCL6”: If “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is not listed, click [ ] and, from the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”...
Page 48 2-29 2. Windows 2000 TIPS • To set the Device Options setting, which need not be changed unless device is changed, open it from the printer folder to set. • To show a property sheet other than Setup, click the corresponding tab located on the top part of the screen.
Page 49: General" Property Sheet
2-30 2. Windows 2000 “General” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 2000-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 2000 Help for more details. 4692P013CA...
Page 50: Sharing" Property Sheet
2-31 2. Windows 2000 “Sharing” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 2000-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 2000 Help for more details. 4692P014CA...
Page 51: Ports" Property Sheet
2-32 2. Windows 2000 “Ports” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 2000-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 2000 Help for more details. 4692P015CA...
Page 52: Advanced" Property Sheet
2-33 2. Windows 2000 “Advanced” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 2000-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 2000 Help for more details. NOTE If “Separator page”...
Page 53: Color Management" Property Sheet
2-34 2. Windows 2000 “Color Management” Property Sheet This property sheet is displayed only when PCL6 driver is used. It is not necessary to made any setting for normal use. 4692P017CA...
Page 54: Security" Property Sheet
2-35 2. Windows 2000 “Security” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows 2000-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows 2000 Help for more details. 4692P018CA...
Page 55: Processing" Property Sheet
2-36 2. Windows 2000 “Processing” Property Sheet This property sheet is displayed only when PCL6 driver is used. It is not necessary to made any setting for normal use. 4692P019CA...
Page 56: Windows Nt4.0 Operating Environment
2-37 3. Windows NT4.0 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 doesn’t, the printer driver may not function properly. IBM PC or compatible with Pentium Personal computer 200MHz or higher CPU...
Page 57: Installation
2-38 3. Windows NT4.0 Installation This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows NT 4.0 printer driver. NOTE Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other applications. The following procedure assumes that the machine is a Di550 and that the printer driver is PCL6: Read the specific proper names accordingly if the machine is a model other than the Di550 and if, for example, the printer driver is 1.
Page 58 2-39 3. Windows NT4.0 3. Start the Add Printer Wizard. If the printer is directly connected to the computer, select “My Computer” and click the [Next>] button.” NOTE When installing the printer driver in a computer connected to the machine via a network, be sure to consult the network administrator.
Page 59 2-40 3. Windows NT4.0 5. A window will appear, prompting you to select the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click the [Have Disk...] button on the lower right part of the screen. 4608P041CA 6. The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Install the controller driver CD- ROM that is included with the controller in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
Page 60 2-41 3. Windows NT4.0 7. Type the drive name in the “Copy manufacturer’s file from” box and click the [OK] button. To install PCL6: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt2k\WinNT4 To install PS: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PS\NT40 (As an example, the CD-ROM drive is drive I.) 4668P037CB 8.
Page 61 9. A window that asks you to confirm the printer name will appear. Check the printer name. If you want to designate this printer as the default printer, select “Yes.” (In this example, the printer name is changed to “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”) Click the [Next>] button.
Page 62 2-43 3. Windows NT4.0 11. A screen that allows you to select printing of a test page will appear. If you want to print a test page, select “Yes (recommended).” If you elect not to, select “No.” It is recommended that a test page be printed to ensure that the printer driver has been installed properly.
Page 63: Test Print
2-44 3. Windows NT4.0 Test Print If “Yes (recommended)” has been selected in the step to specify printing of a test page, test printing starts. Check that the printer name is correct. Here is a typical test print page. 4692O006CA...
Page 64: Making General Settings Before Using The Printer
2-45 3. Windows NT4.0 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 optional devices configured with the machine. These settings must be made using property sheets available from the Properties command after the printer driver has been installed or whenever the operating environment is changed.
Page 65: Displaying A Property Sheet
Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu 1. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application. 2. Make sure that the “Name” of “Printer” is “Minolta Di550 PCL6: If “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is not listed, click [ ] and, from the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”...
Page 66 2-47 3. Windows NT4.0 TIPS • To set the Device Option setting, which need not be changed unless device is changed, open it from the printer folder to set. • To show a property sheet other than Setup, click the corresponding tab located on the top part of the screen.
Page 67: General" Property Sheet
2-48 3. Windows NT4.0 “General” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows NT 4.0-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows NT 4.0 Help for more details. NOTE If “Separator page”...
Page 68: Ports" Property Sheet
2-49 3. Windows NT4.0 “Ports” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows NT 4.0-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows NT 4.0 Help for more details. 4692P024CA...
Page 69: Scheduling" Property Sheet
2-50 3. Windows NT4.0 “Scheduling” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows NT 4.0-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows NT 4.0 Help for more details. 4692P025CA...
Page 70: Sharing" Property Sheet
2-51 3. Windows NT4.0 “Sharing” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows NT 4.0-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows NT 4.0 Help for more details. 4692P026CA...
Page 71: Security" Property Sheet
2-52 3. Windows NT4.0 “Security” Property Sheet This property sheet is commonly available to the Windows NT 4.0-based printer drivers. There is no need to make any changes in settings for ordinary operating environments. See Windows NT 4.0 Help for more details. 4692P027CA...
Page 72: Processing" Property Sheet
2-53 3. Windows NT4.0 “Processing” Property Sheet This property sheet is displayed only when PCL6 driver is used. It is not necessary to make any setting for normal use. 4692P028CA...
Page 73 2-54 3. Windows NT4.0...
Page 74: Chapter3 Property Sheets
Chapter 3 Property Sheets...
Page 75: 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 76 1. Property Sheets NOTES • Refer to Chapter 2 for the procedure for displaying “Properties.” • Note that different settings must be made for each driver. • The differences between each driver are indicated based on the PCL6 version driver for Windows 98. •...
Page 77: 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. Make sure you select the options correctly. Otherwise, some functions may be unusable or printing errors may occur.
Page 78 2. “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet NOTE If the Dup+2way Tray, Duplex Cabinet, and Dup+LCC 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 79: 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. 4668P048CA (1) MailBox This is the bin name editing box. Setting range: max 20 characters (PCL6) max 32 characters (PS) (2) Apply Press to finalize a changed name.
Page 80: 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 the “Setup” property sheet to the “Job Management” property sheet and also the “PostScript” property sheet. 4692P029CA (1) Easy Set Allows you to call and use the settings stored in each property sheet.
Page 81: 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 N-up printing and two-sided printing, for example.
Page 82: 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. 4692P030CA (1) N-up Outputs multiple originals on one sheet of paper. •...
Page 83 3-10 4. “Setup” Property Sheet The printing layout is displayed on the Page Layout. (2) Watermark Prints a specific word in the background as a watermark. • Text : Select the word to be entered as the watermark from the list. Available settings: NONE, CONFIDENTIAL, COPY, DO NOT COPY, DRAFT, FINAL, PROOF, TOP SECRET, or a word set by the user...
Page 84 3-11 4. “Setup” Property Sheet • Booklet Right Binding: Four pages are printed on both sides of a single sheet of paper so that when the sheet is folded in the middle it forms a booklet (right bound). NOTES • If you print a document that contains pages of different sizes and/or different directions in the same job, the image may be partially cut or images may overlap each other.
Page 85 3-12 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (5) Output Setting This function selects the tray in the machine to which the paper is to be distributed. 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 distribute the prints.
Page 86: Functions Of The "Watermark" Dialog Box
3-13 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Watermark” Dialog Box This dialog box allows you to set the text to be inserted using the Watermark function, and also the text style. 4668P052CA (1) Preview This is the watermark preview. (2) Name Select a registered watermark from the list.
Page 87 3-14 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Watermark detailed settings (10) (11) (12) (13) 4668P053CB (6) Name Enter the name under which you wish to register the watermark. Number of registrations : Depending on environment used, number of registrations will be different: Refer to Appendix A for details.
Page 88 3-15 4. “Setup” Property Sheet (11) Shading Specify the density of the characters. Setting range: 5%~100% (in 5% steps) (12) Angle Specify the angle of the characters with respect to the paper. • Fixed Angle : Standard fixed angle of the driver. Available settings: Horizontal, Diagonal, Vertical, User Setting •...
Page 89: Functions Of The "Detail Of Paper Source" Dialog Box
3-16 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. 4692P031CA (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 90 3-17 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 91: Functions Of The "Detail Of Output Setting" Dialog Box
3-18 4. “Setup” Property Sheet Functions of the “Detail Of Output Setting” Dialog Box Settings can be made for finishing functions including stapling, hole punching, and folding. 4692P032CA (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 92 3-19 4. “Setup” Property Sheet • Take care when printing a document consisting of pages facing different directions, since the stapling position will be determined by the direction of the first page. • You cannot set certain sizes or kinds of paper. For details, refer to the Operator’s Manual of the machine.
Page 93 3-20 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 94: Paper" Property Sheet
3-21 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Functions of the “Paper” Property Sheet The “Paper” property sheet allows you to make basic printer settings. 4692P033CA (1) Original Document Size Sets the original size. • Paper size : Select the original size. Available settings : Letter, Legal, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, Invoice, 11×17, 11×14, FLS1, FLS2, FLS3, FLS4, Special sizes...
Page 95 3-22 5. “Paper” Property Sheet (2) Output Paper Size Sets the size of the paper on which prints are to be made. • Output Paper Size : Activates the specification of the size of printing paper. • Paper size : Select the size of the printing paper. Available settings : Letter, Legal, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, JIS B4, JIS B5, JIS B6, Invoice, 11×17, 11×14, FLS2,...
Page 96 3-23 5. “Paper” Property Sheet (4) Collate Use this function when making multiple sets of prints of the same document, to specify whether or not to print one set at a time. • Uncollated : All of the pages are printed one after the other. For example, if you make five sets of prints, each page is printed in sequence five copies at a time.
Page 97: Functions Of The "Edit Custom Paper" Or "Custom Paper" Dialog Box
3-24 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Functions of the “Edit Custom Paper” or “Custom Paper” Dialog Name of Dialog box is “Custom Paper” for PCL6, “Edit Custom Paper” for PS. Use this dialog box to set special sizes of paper. 4668P057CA (1) Paper Name Select the paper name from the Custom Paper list.
Page 98 3-25 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Custom Paper setting dialog box (PCL6 version) 4692P034CA (5) Name Enter the Name of the Custom Paper Setting range: Max 20 characters (6) Size Set the paper size. Setting range: Width : 4 inch ~ 11 11/16 inch (Unit = inch) 100 mm ~ 297 mm (Unit = mm) Height : 5 13/16 inch ~ 17 inch (Unit = inch) 148 mm ~ 432 mm (Unit = mm)
Page 99 3-26 5. “Paper” Property Sheet Edit Custom Paper Setting Dialog Box (PS version) 4692P035CA (5) Name Refer to PCL version. (6) Size Set the paper size. Setting range: Width : 4 inch ~ 11 12/16 inch (inch area) 100 mm ~ 297 mm (metric area) Height : 5 12/16 inch ~ 17 inch (inch area) 148 mm ~ 432 mm (metric area)
Page 100: Quality" Property Sheet
3-27 6. “Quality” Property Sheet Functions of the “Quality” Property Sheet ‘PCL6’ version property sheet 4692P036CA (1) Resolution Select the printing resolution. Setting range: 600 × 600 dpi (2) Halftoning Select dithering. • Standard : Normal dithering takes place. • High Quality : High quality dithering takes place.
Page 101 3-28 6. “Quality” Property Sheet (5) All Raster Select whether or not to perform raster printing. Available settings: On, Off NOTE Depending on the application, normal printing may not be obtained if this is not set to “On”. (6) Smoothing Correct the edges of the printed image.
Page 102 3-29 6. “Quality” Property Sheet ‘PS’ Version Property Sheet 4692P037CA (1) Resolution Refer to PCL6 version. (4) Brightness Refer to PCL6 version. (6) Smoothing Refer to PCL6 version. (7) Half Toning Specify the method of dithering to express gray. (8) Reversal Specify reversal, Negative or Mirror, or both.
Page 103: Functions Of The "Halftoning" Dialog Box
3-30 6. “Quality” Property Sheet Functions of the “Halftoning” Dialog Box 4668P061CB (1) Halftoning Select the method to set halftones. • User Printer’s settings : Uses the setting value of the printer when the halftone image is printed. This setting is normally recommended.
Page 104: Job Management" Property Sheet
3-31 7. “Job Management” Property Sheet Functions of the “Job Management” Property Sheet 4692P038CA (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 105 3-32 7. “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 will be printed when it is unlocked using the Job List display on the panel of the machine.
Page 106: Postscript" Property Sheet
3-33 8. “PostScript” Property Sheet Functions of the “PostScript” Property Sheet This property sheet enables you to set all items related to PostScript. 4692P039CB (1) PostScript output Set the output format of PostScript. • PostScript (optimize for speed): Performs optimization for faster printing processing. •...
Page 107 3-34 8. “PostScript” Property Sheet (2) Postscript header Set the method of sending the header. • Download header with each print job: This item sends header information each time a document is printed. We recommend that you use this setting when sharing a network printer. •...
Page 108: Functions Of The "Font Substitution Table" Dialog Box
3-35 8. “PostScript” Property Sheet Functions of the “Font Substitution Table” Dialog Box 4668P064CB (1) For this TrueType font: Used to display and select the substitution table settings. (2) Printer font for: Select the substitution printer font.
Page 109: Functions Of The "Send Fonts As" Dialog Box
3-36 8. “PostScript” Property Sheet Functions of the “Send Fonts As” Dialog Box 4668P065CA (1) TrueType fonts Select the method of sending TrueType fonts. Available settings: Don’t Send, Outlines, Bitmaps, Type42 (2) Set the reference font size of the TrueType font for changing over from a Bitmap font to an Outline font.
Page 110: Functions Of The "Advanced Postscript" Dialog Box
3-37 8. “PostScript” Property Sheet Functions of the “Advanced PostScript” Dialog box 4668P157CA (1) PostScript language level: Selects PostScript language level. Set Value 2: PostScript level 2 3: PostScript level 3 (2) Data format Sets data format of PostScript. • ASCII data: Transmits the data in the ASCII format (7-bit). When you select this format, it takes more time for transmission, but any I/O channel, such as the parallel port or the network port, is available.
Page 111: Conflicts" Dialog Box
3-38 9. “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 screen appears, it shows that the currently selected settings conflict with each other.
Page 112: Convenient Functions
Chapter 4 Convenient Functions...
Page 113: Convenient Functions
Setup” in the “File” menu, and then click the [Printer] button to open the Page Setup dialog box before opening a property sheet. To open the property sheet with Windows 2000, select “Print…” from “File” menu, and select “Minolta Di550 PCL6” from “Printer selection” in “General”.
Page 114: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 115 2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 6. Select “Long Edge Binding” or “Short Edge Binding” from “Duplex/Booklet.” 4692P041CA 6. Specify Duplex. 7. 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 116 2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper 7. If you want to staple the printed pages, click “Detail Of Output Setting” to open the dialog box and select “Corner Staple” in “Staple.” Then, click the [OK] button. Specify staple position. 4682P042CA NOTES •...
Page 117: Printing More Than One Copy At A Time Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 118 3. Printing More than One Copy at a Time 4. Make sure that the size of the document created with the application is displayed in “Original Document Size.” 4. Check “Original Document size.” 5. Set the number of copies to be printed. 4692P043CA 6.
Page 119: Specifying N-Up Printing Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 120 4. Specifying N-up Printing 6. Select “2 up” in “N-up”. 6. Select “2 up.” 7. Specify page location. 4692P044CA Allows you to check page order. 7. Click “N-up style” to open the dialog box and set the “Page Location.” 8. Make other settings as necessary and click the [OK] button. 9.
Page 121: Printing In Reduced/Enlarged Size Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 122 4-11 5. Printing in Reduced/Enlarged Size 4. Make sure that the size of the document created with the application is displayed in “Original Document Size.” 5. Select “Output Paper Size.” 4. Check the original document size. 4692P045CA 6. Select “Fit to Paper.” 5.
Page 123 4-12 5. Printing in Reduced/Enlarged Size NOTES • If a paper size that does not match the paper loaded in the machine is selected, the machine will display a message that prompts you to load paper in the manual feed port, entering standby state. •...
Page 124: Printing Pages With Watermarks Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 125 4-14 6. Printing Pages with Watermarks 5. Click the “Setup” tab and select “DO NOT COPY” in “Watermark.” 6. Select “1st Page Only.” 5. Select “DO NOT COPY.” Allows you to view a print sample. 4692P046CA 7. Select the text editing. 6.
Page 126 4-15 6. Printing Pages with Watermarks 7. If you want to change the position or style of an existing watermark, click [Edit] button: “Watermark” dialog box, from which you can edit text, will appear. Specify “Text” and text style, “Angle,” and “Position.” TIPS •...
Page 127: Specifying Booklet Printing Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 128 4-17 7. Specifying Booklet Printing 7. Select “Booklet Left Binding” in “Duplex/Booklet.” 4692P047CA 7. Specify booklet. Allows you to check for layout. 8. Make other settings as necessary and click the [OK] button. 9. The Print dialog box will reappear. Click the [OK] button. 10.
Page 129: Printing Pages With A Distribution Number Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 130 4-19 8. Printing Pages with a Distribution Number 6. Click the “Job Management” tab and check the “Distribution Number.” 7. Select “1st Page Only.” 6. Select “Distribution number.” 4692P048CA 8. Specify the starting distribution number. 7. Select the page on which to print the distribution number, either 1st Page only or All Pages.
Page 131: Using The Copy Track Function Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 132 4-21 9. Using the Copy Track Function 6. Apply check mark to “Account Code.” 6. Select “Account Code.” 7. Specify Access Number. 4692P049CA 7. Input Access Number. 8. Make other settings as necessary and click the [OK] button. 9. The print dialog box will reappear. Click the [OK] button. 10.
Page 133: Printing On Ohp Transparencies Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 134 4-23 10. Printing on OHP Transparencies 5. Click the “Setup” tab and select the paper source for OHP transparencies in “Paper Source.” 5. Select the paper source for OHP transparencies. 4692P050CA 6. Select to display “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box. NOTE Paper source for OHP film is Manual Feed only.
Page 135 4-24 10. Printing on OHP Transparencies 6. Click the “Detail of Paper Source”: “Detail of Paper Source” dialog will appear. 7. Select “OHP interleaving.” 4692P051CA 9. Select the paper source for interleaves. 8. Select “with Image” to print OHP data on the interleaves. 7.
Page 136: Adding A Cover To Each Copy Set Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 137 4-26 11. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set 5. Click the “Setup” tab and select the paper source for text in “Paper Source.”. 5. Select the paper source for text. 4692P052CA 6. Specify to display the “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box. NOTE Paper sources for text are Manual Feed, Tray 1, 2, 3, 4, LCC and LCT.
Page 138 4-27 11. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set 6. Click the “Detail of Paper Source”: “Detail of Paper Source” dialog box will appear. 7. Select the front cover page function. 8. Select to print data on the front cover. 4692P053CA 10.
Page 139: Using The Lock Job (Print Pc Confidential) Function Overview
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some Applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 140 4-29 12. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function 6. Apply check mark to “Lock Job.” 4692P054CA 6. Specify “Lock Job.” 7. Set password. 7. Input password. NOTE To clear the Lock Job function, type any number in the Password box. If no number is typed in the Password box, the message “Password Error”...
Page 141: Procedure On The Machine Side (Unlocking A Job)
4-30 12. 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 142 4-31 12. 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 143: Procedure On The Machine Side (Deleting A Job)
4-32 12. 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 144 4-33 12. 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 145: Using The Folding Function
1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PS” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the “Properties” button. NOTE Some Applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 146 4-35 13. Using the Folding Function 4. Make sure that “Original Document Size” is correctly set on the “Paper” property sheet. 5. Select “Output Paper Size.” 4. Check the original document size. 4692P056CB 5. Specify the output paper size. 5. Check the “Output Paper Size” box and select 11×17.
Page 147 4-36 13. Using the Folding Function 6. Select “2 up” in “N-up”. 6. Select “2 up.” 7. Specify page location. 4692P057CB 7. Click [N-up Style] to open its dialog box. Then, set [Page Location] to [Horiz. Ascending] and click the [OK] button.
Page 148 4-37 13. Using the Folding Function 8. Click “Detail Of Output Setting” to open the dialog box. Specify “Long Edge.” Specify “Half Folding.” 4692P058CA 9. Specify “Half Folding” under “Folding.” 10. Specify “Long Edge” under “Staple.” 11. Click the [OK] button. 12.
Page 149: Using The Settings Function
4-38 14. 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. Depending on environment used, number of registrations will be different: Refer to Appendix A for details.
Page 150 1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the [Properties] button. NOTE Some Applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 151 1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the [Properties] button. NOTE Some Applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 152 4-41 14. Using the Settings Function 8. The print dialog box will then reappear. To start printing immediately, click the [OK] button: The data will be transferred to the machine and printing will soon start. If printing is not to be done now, click the [Cancel] button. NOTES •...
Page 153 1. Start printing from the application which has been used to create the document: Normally, printing can be started by selecting “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. The Print dialog box will appear. Make sure that “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is displayed for “Name” in “Printer”, and click the [Properties] button. NOTE Some Applications allow you to set Copies and Collate (Sort) in the Print dialog box.
Page 154 4-43 14. Using the Settings Function 8. Click the [OK] button. 9. The print dialog box will then reappear. Click the [Cancel] button. NOTES • Settings can also be deleted from the printer icon property sheet opened from the Printers window. •...
Page 155: Confirming That The Data Has Been Transferred To
4-44 15. 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. Press the Job List key on the control panel. 4692O008CA 2. Job list will be displayed. 4692P122CA •...
Page 156 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting...
Page 157: The Machine
The printer driver Check the printer name selected in selected for printing is the “Print” dialog box. 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 158 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 159 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action A PS error print Some applications Select the “ASCII” mode. is output. allow you to select either “Binary” or “ASCII” mode when the PS driver is being used. A PS error could result if an attempt is made to print in the “Binary”...
Page 160: 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 161 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to specify No stapling can be effected Check the setting of the paper Staple. size, paper source, exit port, in the following case: Paper size other than 182 × Booklet, OHP Interleaving, 182 mm to 297 × 432 mm and Collated.
Page 162 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to specify Either a Multi-staple Select Multi-staple Finisher, Punch. Finisher or Mailbin Mainbin Finisher or Folding Finisher must be mounted Finisher in Device Options to enable setting Punch. Setting. Punch can be specified only when Multi-staple Finisher, Mailbin Finisher or Folding Finisher is...
Page 163 1. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action Unable to specify the No exit port can be Check the setting of the paper specified if the paper size size and OHP Interleaving. exit port is A6 or B6, or OHP Interleaving is specified. Unable to properly Prints with paper size of Check the paper type and...
Page 164: Poor Print Quality
1. Troubleshooting Poor Print Quality Perform these troubleshooting procedures when you get poor print quality. Symptom Possible Cause Action Shades of gray are Halftone setting is Check the setting made in not clear. improperly set. “Halftone” in the “Quality” property sheet. If the problem persists even after these checks have been made, refer to the documentation provided for the machine.
Page 165: Error List
5-10 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 166 5-11 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.
Page 167 5-12 1. Troubleshooting...
Page 168 Appendix A...
Page 169: Function Combination Matrix
1. Function Combination Matrix Function Combination Matrix Finishing Paper Source Staple Punch Folding Auto × × × × Tray1, 2, 3, 4 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×...
Page 170 1. Function Combination Matrix Duplex Print/Layout Auto × × Tray1, 2, 3, 4 × × × Manual Feed Uncollated × × Collated Sorted × × Staple Corner × × Long Edge × × Short Edge × × Center × Punch Long Edge ×...
Page 171 1. Function Combination Matrix : The combination is possible. × : The combination is impossible. (The settings made are rejected.) : Cannot be used if the LCT rejects loading of paper in the lengthwise direction. : Does not function if special paper setting has been made. A : Can be set on the PS driver, but not on the PCL driver.
Page 172: Number Of Registrations
2. Number of registrations Number of registrations/Usable range for Easy Set Window95/98 Windows2000/NT4.0 Registration Registration Printer icon – – • 16/1 driver Application – – • 16/1 driver Printer icon – – × Application – – × Printer icon • 16/1 driver ×...
Page 173: Number Of Registrations/Usable Range For Watermark
2. Number of registrations Number of registrations/Usable range for Watermark Window95/98 Windows2000/NT4.0 Registration Registration • Common • Common: 16 • Personal Printer icon – – • Personal: 16 • [All users] Personal • Common • Common: 16 • Personal Application –...
Page 174: Number Of Registrations/Usable Range For Custom Paper
2. Number of registrations Number of registrations/Usable range for Custom Paper Window95/98 Windows2000/NT4.0 Registration Registration • Common • Common: 16 • Personal Printer icon – – • Personal: 16 • [All users] Personal • Common • Common: 16 • Personal Application –...
Page 175: Preview Listing [Page Layout]
3. 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/Booklet= Duplex/Booklet= Long Edge Short Edge Binding, Binding, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait Portrait 4668P117CA 4668P118CA Duplex/Booklet= Duplex/Booklet=...
Page 176 3. Preview Listing Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item Duplex/Booklet= Duplex/Booklet= Booklet Left Booklet Right Binding, Binding, Orientation= Orientation= Landscape Landscape 4692P087AA 4692P088AA N-up=2up, N-up=2up, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait Landscape 4668P121CA 4668P122CA N-up=4up, N-up=4up,...
Page 177 A-10 3. Preview Listing Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item N-up=6up, N-up=6up, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait, Portrait, PageLocation= PageLocation= Horiz. Horiz. Ascending Descending 4668P129CA 4668P130CA N-up=6up, N-up=6up, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait, Portrait, PageLocation= PageLocation= Vert.
Page 178 A-11 3. Preview Listing Value Defined Value Defined Screen Screen for Print Setting for Print Setting Specifications Specifications Item Item N-up=16up, N-up=16up, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait, Portrait, PageLocation= PageLocation= Horiz. Horiz. Ascending Descending 4668P137CA 4668P138CA N-up=16up, N-up=16up, Orientation= Orientation= Portrait, Portrait, PageLocation= PageLocation= Vert.
Page 179: [Printer Figure]
A-12 3. 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...
Page 180: [Setting Preview]
A-13 3. 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 Booklet Left Booklet Binding Right Binding 4668P142CA 4668P143CA Detail of Corner Center...
Page 181 A-14 3. Preview Listing Value Value Defined for Screen Defined for Screen Print Setting Specifications Print Setting Specifications Item Item Detail of Justify Half folding Output Output Size Setting [Z-fold] (Folding) 4692P090AA 4692P091AA Crease 4692P092AA Collate Uncollated Collated 4668P149CA 4668P150CA Sorting Unsorted Sorted...
Page 182 A-15 3. Preview Listing Value Value Defined for Screen Defined for Screen Print Setting Specifications Print Setting Specifications Item Item All Raster 4668P153CA 4668P154CA Smoothing 4692P093AA 4692P094AA...
Page 183: Specifications
A-16 4. Specifications Specifications for machine body Specifications for machine body The basic specifications for Pi5501 are given below. Model Name : Pi5501 Type : Built-in controller Printer Language : PCL5e, PCL6, PostScript level 3 Emulation (option) Print Speed Di450 : 45ppm...
Page 184 A-17 4. Specifications Font PCL font, 80 Courier Courier Italic CG Times Courier Bold CG Times Bold Courier Bold Italic CG Times Italic Letter Gothic CG Times Bold Italic Letter Gothic Bold CG Omega Letter Gothic Italic CG Omega Bold ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book CG Omega Italic ITC Avant Garde Gothic Book Oblique...
Page 185 A-18 4. Specifications ITC Zapf Chancery Medium Italic ITC Zapf Dingbats PostScript font, 136 Albertus MT Eurostile Bold Albertus MT Light Eurostile Extended Two Albertus MT Italic Eurostile Bold Extended Two Antique Olive Italic Geneva Antique Olive Bold Gill Sans Antique Olive Compact Gill Sans Italic Antique Olive Roman...
Page 186 A-19 4. Specifications Letter Gothic Times Roman Letter Gothic Slanted Times Italic Letter Gothic Bold Times Bold Letter Gothic Bold Slanted Times Bold Italic Lubalin Graph Book Times New Roman MT Lubalin Graph Book Oblique Times New Roman Italic MT Lubalin Graph Demi Times New Roman Bold MT Lubalin Graph Demi Oblique...
Page 187 A-20 4. Specifications Symbol Sets Symbol Set Name Roman 8 PC-8 PC-8 D/N IBM 850 ECMA Latin 1 Legal Latin 2 Latin 5...
Page 188 A-21 4. Specifications Selectable Paper Sizes Letter / 11 × 17 / 11 × 14 / Legal / Invoice Executive / A6 / A5 / A4 / A3 / B6 / B5 / B4 FLS1 / FLS2 / FLS3 / FLS4...
Page 189: Accessories
A-22 4. Specifications Accessories Printer Driver Pi5501 Operator’s Manual for Windows Printer Driver Pi5501 Operator’s Manual for Macintosh Printer Driver Pi5501 Operator’s Manual for Linux Scanner Mode Operator’s Manual Printer Driver (CD-ROM) for Pi5501 Controller End User’s License Agreement...
Page 190 Appendix B...
Page 191: 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 192 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. halftone Gradations of tones expressed by means of varying densities of dots.
Page 193 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 194 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 195 1. Glossary...
Page 196 Appendix C...
Page 197: Index
1. INDEX INDEX Numerics “--> 32-Bit SuperDriver Setup” Property Sheet p.2-17 About… p.3-5 Accessories p.A-22 Account Code p.3-31 Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set p.4-25 Administrative Functions p.1-6 Advanced p.3-34 “Advanced” Property Sheet p.2-33 All Raster p.3-28 Angle p.3-15 Apply p.3-6 Bin list...
Page 198 1. INDEX Displaying a Property Sheet p.2-11, p.2-28, p.2-46 Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu p.2-11, p.2-28, p.2-46 Displaying a Property Sheet from the Printer Folder p.2-11, p.2-28, p.2-46 Distribution p.3-32 Duplex p.3-10 Easy Set p.3-7 Easy Set Name p.3-8 Edit p.3-13, p.3-24...
Page 199 1. INDEX “General” Property Sheet p.2-13, p.2-30, p.2-48 Halftoning p.3-27, p.3-29, p.3-30 Installation p.2-3, p.2-19, p.2-38 Installing Various Printer Drivers p.1-10 Interleaving Paper p.3-17 “Job Management” Property Sheet p.3-31 Lock Job p.3-32 Machine preview p.3-8 MailBox p.3-6 “Mailbox Setting” Dialog Box p.3-6 Making General Settings Before Using the Printer p.2-10, p.2-27,...
Page 200 1. INDEX Output Setting p.3-12 Page Layout p.A-8 Paper Name p.3-24 Paper preview p.3-8 “Paper” Property Sheet p.3-21 Paper Source p.3-11 Poor Print Quality p.5-9 “Ports” Property Sheet p.2-32, p.2-49 Position p.3-15 Postscript header p.3-34 PostScript language level p.3-37 PostScript output p.3-33 “PostScript”...
Page 201 1. INDEX Selectable Paper Sizes p.A-21 Send Fonts As p.3-34 “Setup” Property Sheet p.3-9 Setting Preview p.A-13 Shading p.3-15 “Sharing” Property Sheet p.2-16, p.2-31, p.2-51 Size p.3-14, p.3-25, p.3-26 Smoothing p.3-28, p.3-29 Sorting p.3-23 Specifications p.A-16 Specifications for machine body p.A-16 Specifying Booklet Printing p.4-16...
Page 202 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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