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Pitney Bowes 3400 PRINTER OPTION Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Connecting to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installing the Fax Printer type 3 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing to Windows 95/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing to Windows 3.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting up the printer environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Setting up the printer environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Using the Print Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1. Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
2 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.Your Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
4. Your Print JOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the 3400 P
Connection via network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connection through printer server PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Print status monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Just in case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
If running Windows 98 or Windows 95: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
If running Windows 3.x: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Resetting your fax machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Dealer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking ......... . .A-1 Attaching the 3400 P ..... . .A-1 RINTER PTION Copyright © 1999 Pitney Bowes; all rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    If problems arise In the event repairs are ever needed on your fax machine, contact Pitney Bowes. For information, contact the Pitney Bowes Diagnostic Center at 800-243-5556 (from the U.S. only). Microsoft, MS, Windows, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 1 Getting started Connecting to your computer ... .2 Installing the Fax Printer type 3 software .3 Installing to Windows 95/98 ..3 Installing to Windows 3.1 .

  • Page 4: Connecting To Your Computer

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 2 Connecting to your computer Your authorized Pitney Bowes representative should install the 3400 printer controller module to your machine. Do not per- RINTER PTION form this installation yourself. Once the 3400 P...

  • Page 5: Installing The Fax Printer Type 3 Software

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 3 Installing the Fax Printer type 3 software Important: Before you install the Fax Printer type 3 driver, make sure that your computer meets the requirements described in the Introduction (see page ii). Installing to Windows 95/98 Plug &...

  • Page 6: Installing To Windows 3.1

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 4 If you are prompted to select local or network, click Local printer and then click Next. Click Have Disk... Type A:\ (where A:\ is the letter of your floppy disk drive) and then click OK. Click Next to continue and follow the instructions that appear.

  • Page 7: Setting Up The Printer Environment

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 5 Setting up the printer environment Setting up the printer environment ..6 Paper source ..... .7 Resolution .

  • Page 8: Setting Up The Printer Environment

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 6 Setting up the printer environment You can customize the printer to fit your needs. First, make the Fax Printer type 3 Properties window appear by following the steps below. Windows 98/95: Click on Start >...

  • Page 9: Paper Source

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 7 The following Fax Printer type 3 window (or a similar one) will appear. Now, you can set the following: Click Help if you need assistance while you’re in the Printer Settings window: 1 Paper Source Selects the default paper supply source.

  • Page 10: Paper Size

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 8 3 Paper Size Selects the paper size. Select from among nine paper sizes: Note: Do not use any paper which has been creased, wrinkled or has absorbed any moisture. Standard paper: Inches Millimeters Legal...

  • Page 11: Detail Setting

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 9 Transparencies: • When using transparencies, you must change the “OHP Mode” to On (see page 11). • As with any other paper, make sure the transparency is the cor- rect length for your fax’s current paper setting. •...

  • Page 12: Copy

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 10 6 Copy Selects the number of copies printed for each page. You can select up to 99 copies. Also, sets whether the machine will collate the printed copies. Important: Set this to be the same as your computer application (such as a word processing or spreadsheet program).

  • Page 13: Wide-Screen

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 11 Print Density: Sets the print density, or the darkness of the printing. You may choose from: Dark, A Little Dark, Normal, A Little Light, Light or Very Light. OHP Mode: You must set to “ON” only when using transparencies film (OHP film) in your fax machine.

  • Page 14: Setting The Paper Size For The Multipurpose Tray

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 12 Setting the paper size for the multipurpose tray Your fax machine’s multipurpose tray can hold nine different sizes of paper for your fax machine when the machine is equipped with the 3400 P upgrade.
  • Page 15 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 13 Then adjust the multipurpose tray for the width of the paper you plan to load by sliding the paper-width guide to the appropriate slot.
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  • Page 17: Using The Print Manager

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 15 Using the Print Manager Status on your computer and printer ..16 Your System .....16 Communication .

  • Page 18: The Status On Your Computer And Printer

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 16 The status on your computer and printer The Fax Printer type 3 Print Manager window shows the status and the settings for the computer and printer. Windows 95: Click the Fax Printer type 3 Print Manager button on the taskbar to open the Fax Printer type 3 Print Manager.
  • Page 19 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 17 Click Option to open the System Option window. You can make settings in the Control Option box and/or Error Message Option box. 1. Control Option For the Control Option box, your choices include: •...

  • Page 20: Communication

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 18 2. Error Message Option For the Error Message Option, your choices include: • Picture Mode Error messages appear as an illustration and error statement. (See page 27.) • Dialog Box Mode Error messages appear as an icon and error statement.
  • Page 21 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 19 You can monitor and, if necessary, change the status of the link between your computer and fax by clicking Option. You’ll see: 1. Current Status This uses an icon to show the current PC/fax status. If an error occurs, click Advice for more information of an error.

  • Page 22: Your Printer

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 20 3.Your Printer The Your Printer box shows messages about your Fax Printer type 3’s status. The Fax Printer type 3 is working normally. An error has occurred in the Fax Printer type 3. The Fax Printer type 3 is warming up.
  • Page 23 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 21 1. Current Status In the Current Status box, you will see an icon which shows the Fax Printer type 3’s current status as a PC printer. 2. Printer Operation box In the Printer Operation box, you can select three printer operations: Reset: Click this button to reset your 3400 P RINTER...

  • Page 24: Your Print Job

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 22 4. Your Print JOB The Your Print JOB box shows the queue of documents either printing or waiting to be printed. Pausing and resuming printing To pause the printing of a specific document, select the document and click Pause.
  • Page 25 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 23 Canceling the printing You can cancel the printing of a document by deleting it from the queue (the box called Your Print JOB). In the list of documents, select the documents you want to cancel, and then click Delete.

  • Page 26: Rinter Option

    • AXIS 540+ Network Print Server • AXIS 5400 Network Print Server Connect your Pitney Bowes fax machine to the network adapter using a short extension cable available from a computer supply store. Plugging the network adapter directly into the 3400 P...
  • Page 27 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 25...

  • Page 28: Connection Through Printer Server Pc

    PC. In this arrangement, the printer server PC must be powered on, operating and logged onto the network for the Pitney Bowes fax to be available for use as a printer. Print status monitor...

  • Page 29: Just In Case

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 27 Just in case Uninstalling the Fax Printer type 3 driver software .....27 Resetting your fax machine .

  • Page 30: Uninstalling The Fax Printer Type 3 Driver Software

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 28 Uninstalling the Fax Printer type 3 driver software If it becomes necessary to remove the Fax Printer type 3 software from your PC, follow these steps. If running Windows 98 or Windows 95: Close the Fax Printer type 3 Print Manager.

  • Page 31: Error Messages

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page 29 Error messages If a printer error occurs, an error icon will appear on the Communication box or Your Printer box in the Fax Printer type 3 Manager window. Also, the Error Message box appears. Note: You can select whether the error message appears in picture mode or dialog box mode, as shown below.
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  • Page 33: Unpacking

    WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page A-2 Installation Unpacking Included in the 3400 P packaging: RINTER PTION 1. Printer Control PCB 2. Bracket 3. Three screws 4. Connection cable 5. Ferrite core 6. FaxPrinter driver disks 7. Operating instructions (this book) Save the module and packing materials for reshipment.
  • Page 34 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page A-3 4. Disconnect the three con- nectors on the NCU PCB. 5. Remove the mounting screw and release the two tabs holding the NCU PCB in place. Then remove the NCU PCB. 6.
  • Page 35 WP-300 for PB 3400.qxd 12/16/99 6:54 PM Page A-4 10. Re-attach the main control PCB using its three mount- ing screws. 11. Re-attach the NCU PCB and re-connect the three connectors to the NCU PCB. 12. Plug the connection cable into the P5 connector on the main control PCB.
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