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Olivetti Lexikon, S.p.A. Direzione Home/Office Via Jervis, 77 - 10015 Ivrea (ITALY) www.olivettilexikon.com November 2000 The manufacturer reserves the right to carry out modifications to the product described in this manual at any time and without any notice. mark affixed to the product certifies that the product satisfies the basic quality requirements.
1. Names of parts Back to the top page (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.
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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) •...
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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. •...
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 Windows 95 Operating system...
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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: A5R - A3, Folio * For information regarding setting paper, refer to the Instruction Handbook for your copier.
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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.
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.”...
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5. Operation (2) Canceling printing Carry out the following procedure to cancel a print job that has already been initiated. * Printing can be cancelled 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.
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.
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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.
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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 cancelled.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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