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Kyocera KM-4230 Instruction Handbook Manual

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Printing System ( J )
INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK (inch version)
ON LINE MANUAL
ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition
and keep it together with the Instruction Handbook for your copier.
TOUJOURS lire entièrement ce Manuel d'Instructions avant d'utiliser I'appareil. Après l'avoir lu, conservez
ce manuel dans de bonnes conditions avec le Manuel d'Instructions de votre copieur.
Lea COMPLETAMENTE este manual de instrucciones antes de utilizar este aparato. Una vez leído, man-
tenga en buen estado y guárdelo junto con el manual de instrucciones de su copiadora.

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  • Page 1 Printing System ( J ) INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK (inch version) ON LINE MANUAL ALWAYS read this Instruction Handbook thoroughly before use. After reading, maintain it in good condition and keep it together with the Instruction Handbook for your copier. TOUJOURS lire entièrement ce Manuel d’Instructions avant d’utiliser I’appareil. Après l’avoir lu, conservez ce manuel dans de bonnes conditions avec le Manuel d’Instructions de votre copieur.
  • Page 2 About this Instruction Handbook This Instruction Handbook explains operations when the I/F (Interface) Board is installed in your printer and the printer is to be used as a network or local printer. Please read this handbook in conjunction with the online manual. As the required setup and configurations for the printer may differ depending upon the environment in use in your computer, please read those sections related to your specific computer environment and perform the appropriate setup and configuration explained there.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Back to the top page 1. Names of parts ....................4 (1) Main body ....................4 1 1 1 1 1 Parallel interface port ................4 2 2 2 2 2 Main switch ..................4 3 3 3 3 3 Operation panel .................. 4 (2) Operation panel ..................

  • Page 4: Names Of Parts

    1. Names of parts (1) Main body 1 Parallel interface port The printer is equipped with a bi-directional parallel interface. Connect the printer to a PC (personal computer). This enables transfer of print information to the PC. 2 Main switch Turn this switch ON ( | ) first, prior to using the printer.

  • Page 5: Preparation

    2. Preparation (1) Checking the accessories Prior to using the printer for the first time, verify that the following accessories are included with this product. • 1 CD-ROM (Printer Server software, Windows 95/98 / Windows NT 4.0 Status Monitor, On-Line Manual) •...

  • Page 6: Installing The Printing System Software

    2. Preparation (3) Installing the Printing System software Carry out the following procedure to install the Printing System software that is ap- propriate to the operating system that is in use on your computer. The following Printing System software is available with this product. •...

  • Page 7: Installing The Printer Driver

    3. Installing the Printer Driver This chapter explains the required operating conditions for the printer driver and how to install it. The printer driver hands over the print data created by Windows applications to the printer. * For details of the functions of the printer driver, refer to the “Printing System On Line Manual” of the Printing System instruction manual. (1) System Conditions G Windows 95 Operating system...

  • Page 8: Installing The Printer Driver

    3. Installing the Printer Driver (2) Installing the Printer Driver Install the printer driver as follows: * The printer can be connected to the computer by one of the following two methods: local or network. If you want to connect them through network, refer to the opera- tion manual of the operating system (OS).
  • Page 9 3. Installing the Printer Driver Select the printer you are using, then click Next. The language to be used can be selected. Select the desired language from the box, then click Next. Select the driver type. From the list, select the type of driver to be installed, then click Next. Select the connection type: Local or Network.
  • Page 10 3. Installing the Printer Driver Select a printer port. From the list, select the desired port, then click Next. * Normally, set to LPT1. * When installing the printer driver for Windows NT, the Add LPR Port button will appear below the box, so press the button to set the desired LPR printer. A name can be assigned to your printer.

  • Page 11: Paper

    4. Paper (1) Paper acceptable for the drawer • Plain paper (64 g/m ): 500 sheets • Recycled paper (64 g/m ): 500 sheets • Color paper (64 g/m ): 500 sheets * Acceptable weight: 64 g/m - 80 g/m * Acceptable sizes: 11"...
  • Page 12 4. Paper Adjust the insert guides to match the size of the envelope. Open the envelope and, with the surface to be printed onto face up and the flap facing away from the printer as shown in the illustration, insert it into the stack bypass tray along the insert guides until it stops.

  • Page 13: Operation

    5. Operation (1) Issuing printing commands Carry out the following procedure in order to issue printing commands from your computer and print out with this unit. Turn the main switch ON ( | ). * The basic copier screen will appear on the touch panel and, once warm up is complete, “Ready to copy.”...

  • Page 14: Canceling Printing

    5. Operation (2) Canceling printing Carry out the following procedure to cancel a print job that has already been initiated. * Printing can be canceled as long as data is still being sent to the printer (i.e. the data indicator is blinking). However, depending upon the timing, a portion of the data may still be printed.

  • Page 15: Printer Configuration

    6.Printer Configuration (1) Making a test print When the printer is being used for the first time, or when settings in the printer have been changed, print out a test page to confirm whether or not printing will be accom- plished as expected.

  • Page 16: Printer Default Settings

    6. Printer Configuration (2) Printer default settings Carry out the following procedure to change the default settings for the Auto continue, Receive buffer and Time out functions that are in effect when this unit is used as a printer. After changing the printer setting, press [End] button the recover the printer to online status, then turn OFF/ON the main switch.

  • Page 17: 3 3 3 3 Form Feed Time Out

    6. Printer Configuration 3 Form Feed Time Out It is possible to set the maximum amount of time that the printer will wait to receive data from the computer. If the printer does not receive any data from the computer within the amount of time specified here, printing will be canceled.

  • Page 18: Network Settings

    6. Printer Configuration If KPDL (AUTO) is selected at step 1, the Alternate Emulation option will appear. This allows you to select an alternate emulation mode in cases when no print can be made in KPDL mode. After changing the printer setting, press [End] button the recover the printer to online status, then turn OFF/ON the main switch.
  • Page 19 6. Printer Configuration Use the numeric keys to enter “4200” (the network management code). * If the correct code is entered, the network setting screen will appear. * This 4-digit code can be changed. Refer to step 6 and subsequent steps. Default codes: 4200 for the printers that can copy 42 pages per minute 5200 for the printers that can copy 52 pages per minute...

  • Page 20: 1 1 1 1 Print Option Status

    6. Printer Configuration Once all desired changes to the network settings are complete, press the “End” key and the message display will return to the off-line screen. 1 Print Option Status Setting to “ON” allows you to print the status of the optional network board when making a status test print.

  • Page 21: 4 4 4 4 Printing When The Management Function Is On

    6. Printer Configuration 4 Printing when the management function is on If the printer management function has been set to be effective on the printer, make the following settings on the PC and print them. * For details of how to set the printer management function on the printer, refer to the printer’s operation manual.

  • Page 22: When This Message Is Displayed

    7. When This Message is Displayed… If one of the following messages appears on the touch panel, verify the content of the message and perform the appropriate procedure. At the same time, refer to the Instruction Handbook for your copier or the Instruction Handbook of any optional unit that may be installed, as appropriate.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting (1) When you think there is trouble… If you experience trouble while you are using this unit as a printer, refer to the table below. If trouble persists, contact your service representa- tive, an authorized service or the place of purchase. * For more detailed information regarding general trouble with your unit, refer to the Instruction Handbook for your copier.

  • Page 24: When Toner Runs Out

    8. Troubleshooting (2) When toner runs out… When toner runs out, a message telling you to add toner will be displayed on the touch panel. Refer to the Instruction Handbook for your copier and replace the toner cartridge. (3) When paper jams… When paper jams, a message informing you of the paper jam will be displayed on the touch panel.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    9. Specifications CPU ..............PowerPC 603 (166 MHz) Printing Speed ..........42 ppm unit: 42 pages/min. (11" x 8 1/2"), 50 ppm unit: 50 pages/min. (11" x 8 1/2") Resolution ............600 dpi x 600 dpi Maximum Paper Size ........11" x 17" RAM ..............
  • Page 26 Introduction This online manual is supplied with the printing system (J). Please read this manual in conjunction with the hand- book. This manual explains the contents of the properties window of the printer driver (for Microsoft Windows). It is intended for readers who understand basic operations of Microsoft Windows. For basic operation of Microsoft Windows, refer to the manual for Microsoft Windows.
  • Page 27 Contents Introduction Trademarks 1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 ..............1-1 Screen that Appears when the CD-ROM is Inserted......1-1 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ............1-2 Opening the Properties Window ............1-3 Description of the Properties Window ..........1-4 Notes on Status Help ..............1-5 General Tab ..................

  • Page 28: Printer Driver For Windows 95/98

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 Back to the top page 1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 This section provides an explanation for the printer driver of the printing system (J) (hereafter called printer driver) to users who are using Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating systems.

  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 I Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section explains how to uninstall the printer driver. Use of the uninstaller supplied with the printer driver allows you not only to uninstall the printer driver, but also uninstall the printer driver related files and Windows registries.

  • Page 30: Opening The Properties Window

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-2 Opening the Properties Window Start Windows 95 or Windows 98. Click on [Start] on the task bar. The Start menu will appear. Use the mouse to point to [Settings (S)]. A submenu will appear, so click on [Printer (P)].

  • Page 31: Description Of The Properties Window

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-3 Description of the Properties Window This section introduces the printer drivers provided for Windows 95/98 (XL). Use of the XL driver allows various printer settings. * If the operating speed of the printer is excessively slow or printed images are abnormal as a result of installation of the XL driver, use the other driver.

  • Page 32: Notes On Status Help

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 I Notes on Status Help If you click the button located in the upper right corner of the Properties window and click on an item, a help for that item will appear. It can also be displayed by clicking on an item with the right button of the mouse then selecting [What’s This?].

  • Page 33: General Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-4 General Tab A A A A A A A A A A : [Print Test Page] button Click to make a test print. * When departmental management code is set at the machine, you must set [Management Code] in [Job] tab in order to enable test print with [Print Test Page] button.

  • Page 34: Details Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-5 Details Tab A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D E E E E E F F F F F G G G G G H H H H H A A A A A : [Add Port...] button Click this to add a port or specify a network path.

  • Page 35: Sharing Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-6 Sharing Tab A A A A A B B B B B A A A A A : [Not Shared:] Check this check box to disable other users to share or display your printer. If you allow other users to use your printer, select Shared as:. B B B B B : [Shared as:] Enables other users to share your printer.

  • Page 36: Paper Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-7 Paper Tab A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D A A A A A : [Paper Size:] Select the size of standard-size paper sheet or envelope. The following standard-size paper sheets and envelopes can be used with this printer: Standard-size paper Letter (8 1/2"...

  • Page 37: Setting The Desired Paper Size

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 I Setting the Desired Paper Size This section explains how to set the desired paper size. The paper size can be set in the [Custom Paper Size] dialog box. To reset the paper size to the default size, click [Restore Defaults] button. All the settings made here will be reset to their default values. B B B B B A A A A A A A A A A : [Units]...

  • Page 38: Output Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-8 Output Tab This tab page is used to make settings relating to print style, such as how many copies to be made, whether to be printed on both sides, how the printed copies are to be sorted and so on. * For [Staple] and [Punch] settings, a finisher (option) needs to be installed on your computer.
  • Page 39 1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 D D D D D : [Booklet] Prints open-face and on both sides. By placing the printed pages on top of one another and folding them, the pages will be formed like a magazine or pamphlet. The default is [None]. It is also possible to select whether the pages are to be left or right bound. * [Booklet] allows only originals sizes of A5, A4 and Letter.

  • Page 40: How To Use Booklet Print

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 I How to Use Booklet Print [Booklet] allows you to place printed pages on top of one another and fold them, resulting in a magazine or pamphlet effect. An example is given below to explain how to use Booklet print. •...

  • Page 41: Graphics Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-9 Graphics Tab A A A A A C C C C C B B B B B A A A A A : [Resolution:] Specify the desired print resolution. The resolution must be specified in the number of dots per inch (dpi). The default is 600 dpi (fixed). B B B B B : [Eco Print] Saves the toner.

  • Page 42: Fonts Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-10 Fonts Tab A A A A A A A A A A : [True Type Fonts] Allows you to select the font printing method. The default is [Download TrueType fonts automatically]. [Download TrueType fonts automatically] ..

  • Page 43: Layout Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-11 Layout Tab A A A A A B B B B B A A A A A : [N-Up] Prints multiple pages on a single paper (number of pages: 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 25). (This is called combined print.) The pages are reduced automatically so that all the pages can be put on one page.

  • Page 44: Publishing Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-12 Publishing Tab A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C A A A A A : [Cover Mode] Allows you to add a cover page (front or back cover page). The paper for the cover page will be fed from the manual feed tray. [Paper Source:] ......
  • Page 45 1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 B B B B B : [Page Insert] Allows you to insert a page at the specified page number. Select the source tray and page number where you want to insert. [Print onto insert] ...... Select this option if you want to print on the inserted page, too. [Tray for Insert] ......

  • Page 46: Watermark Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-13 Watermark tab The Watermark tab allows you to have a desired text such as “TOP SECRET” printed over or behind the text. This is useful when you want to indicate that the document is a confidential or special document. You may select a desired watermark from those that are pre-registered in the printer or create your own.
  • Page 47 1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 B B B B B : [Font] Make settings regarding the text to be used as the watermark. [Name] ........Specify the font of the watermark. [Color] ........Specify the darkness of the watermark. It can be selected from white, gray 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and black.

  • Page 48: Job Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-14 Job tab A A A A A B B B B B A A A A A : [Job Storage] (this function will be supported in the future) If an optional device such as mail box is installed, the printer driver settings can be stored in that device. The default is [Off]. [Temporary] .......

  • Page 49: Setup Tab

    1. Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 1-15 Setup tab A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C A A A A A : [Options] Displays a list of optional devices installed on the printer. If you want to add another optional device, click the [Add] button. To remove an existing optional device, select the device, and then click the [Remove] button.

  • Page 50: Printer Driver For Windowsnt

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT Back to the top page 2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT This section provides an explanation for the printer driver of the printing system (J) (hereafter called printer driver) to users who are using WindowsNT operating system. It is assumed that the printer driver has already been installed on your computer. * For a detailed description of how to install the printer driver, refer to the Printing System (J) Handbook.

  • Page 51: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Uninstalling the Printer Driver This section explains how to uninstall the printer driver. Use of the uninstaller supplied with the printer driver allows you not only to uninstall the printer driver, but also uninstall the printer driver related files and Windows registries.

  • Page 52: Opening The Properties Window

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT 2-2 Opening the Properties Window Start WindowsNT. Click on [Start] on the task bar. The Start menu will appear. Use the mouse to point to [Settings (S)]. A submenu will appear, so click on [Printer (P)].

  • Page 53: Description Of The Properties Window

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT 2-3 Description of the Properties Window This section introduces the printer drivers provided for WindowsNT (MINI). A A A A A E E E E E B B B B B D D D D D C C C C C A A A A A : [Tabs] Click a tab to display the corresponding tab page.

  • Page 54: Notes On Status Help

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Notes on Status Help If you click the button located in the upper right corner of the Properties window and click on an item, a help for that item will appear. It can also be displayed by clicking on an item with the right button of the mouse then selecting [What’s This].

  • Page 55: Paper/Output

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT 2-4 Paper/Output I Paper Size: Select the size of standard-size paper sheet or envelope. Selection can be made in the [Change ‘Paper Size’ Setting] area. The following standard-size paper sheets and envelopes can be used with this printer: Standard-size paper Letter (8 1/2"...

  • Page 56: Orientation

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Orientation: Select the print orientation from the following: Selection can be made in the [Change ‘Orientation’ Setting] area. The default is [Portrait]. [Portrait] ........Prints lengthwise. [Landscape] ....... Prints widthwise.

  • Page 57: Paper Source

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Paper Source: Select the desired tray in the [Change ‘Paper Source’ Setting] area. The default is [Automatically Select].

  • Page 58: Copy Count

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Copy Count: Set the number of copies to be made. The allowable range is from 1 to 999. Setting can be made in the [Change ‘Copy Count’ Setting] area. Click the arrow buttons (L,M) or enter directly from the keyboard. The default is [1].

  • Page 59: Print On Both Side (Duplex Printing)

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Print on Both side (Duplex Printing): Allows you to set the desired duplex mode. Setting can be made in the [Change ‘Print on Both Sides [Duplex Printing]’ Setting area. The default is [None]. [None] ......... Does not print on both sides. [Short Side] ........

  • Page 60: Graphic

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT 2-5 Graphic I Resolution: Only 600 dpi can be selected (dpi: number of dots per inch). 2-11...

  • Page 61: Document Options

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT 2-6 Document Options I Halftone Color Adjustment... Specify the number of lines per inch and pattern angle allowed for halftone display. Normally, it is recommended that the default setting be used. If you click the [Halftone Color Adjustment…] button, the [Halftone Color Adjustment] dialog box will appear. * Unless you have experience with halftone settings and understand the settings required for the printer and applications you are using, do not try to change the settings in the [Halftone Color Adjustment] dialog box.

  • Page 62: Media

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Media: Saves the toner. Setting can be made in the [Change ‘Media’ Setting] area. The default is [Eco Print-Off]. 2-13...

  • Page 63: Paper/Output

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Paper/Output: Allows you to select whether to sort the copies in the case of multiple copy. Selection can be made in the [Change ‘Paper/Output’ Setting] area. The default is [Sort]. * [Group] is effective only if a finisher (option) is installed. If no finisher is installed, the same effect as when [None Sort] is selected will result even if [Group] is selected.

  • Page 64: Print Quality

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Print Quality: Use this setting when you want to enable department management from the printer’s touch panel. This allows you to check the number of prints made for each department. If the [management code] selected in the [Change ‘Print Quality’ Setting] area does not match the one set on the printer, printing will not be performed.

  • Page 65: Image Control

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Image Control: [Image Control] allows you to place printed pages on top of one another and fold them, resulting in a magazine or pamphlet effect. Selection can be made in the [Change ‘Image Control’ Setting] area. The documents will be bound along the left edge if [Book-Left**] is selected, and bound along the right edge if [Book-Right**] is selected.
  • Page 66 2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT E E E E E : [Staple] If the optional finisher is installed, this attribute allows you to staple your document in one of four ways: Front, Center, Back or saddle stitch. * All staple options are disabled when Transparency is selected. * [Staple] allows only originals size of Ledger, Legal, letter, A3, A4, B4 JIS and B5 JIS.

  • Page 67: Print Text As Graphics

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Print Text as Graphics: Click this if your document has overlapping text and graphics. Using a device font or a downloaded TrueType font when text and graphics overlap may result in wrong output. 2-18...

  • Page 68: Metafile Spooling

    2. Printer Driver for WindowsNT I Metafile Spooling: Specifies the format in which store printing information on your disk while a print job is waiting to be printed. Generally, EMF(metafile) format frees up your program faster because it is smaller and doesn’t depend on what kind of printing device you have. RAW format is specific to the printing device, so extra time may be required to convert the printing information, and your program would not be available for working on other tasks.

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