Summary of Contents for Ricoh C220S - Aficio SP Color Laser
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Note to Administrator Note to Administrator Password Password ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Note to Administrator Note to Administrator Password Password ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒...
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Notes for Users These notes provide additional information on using this product, and errata for the descriptions in Operating Instructions Hardware Guide and Safety Information. Operating Instructions Hardware Guide Safety Information Positions of WARNING and CAUTION labels Errors Do not touch labelled gray areas. The areas can get very hot. Correction Do not touch labelled gray areas.
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Operating Instructions Hardware Guide 2. Installing the Printer and Options > Installing the Printer > Unpacking 8. Removing Misfed Paper > When Paper is Jammed > When Paper Jams inside the Fusing Unit 9. Appendix > If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time >...
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Model No. Information Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Laser Safety: This machine is considered class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The ma- chine contains 6.2 milliwatt, 770 - 795 nanometer wavelength, AlGaAs laser di- odes. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage.
Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. In this manual, the following important symbols are used: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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R CAUTION: • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an elec- tric shock might occur. Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, an injury might occur. •...
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R CAUTION: • Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If the cord is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. Damaged plugs or cords can cause an electrical or fire hazard. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. ASH075S Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
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User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment Users in the EU, Switzerland and Norway Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate re- cycling. Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below. The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste. It must be disposed of separately via the appropriate return and collection sys- tems available.
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Noise Emission ❖ Sound Power Level Main unit only Stand-by 43 dB (A) During Printing Monochrome: 63 dB (A) Color: 64 dB (A) ❖ Sound Pressure Level Main unit only Stand-by 35 dB (A) During Printing 57 dB (A) The preceding measurements made in accordance with ISO7779 are actual values. Measured at the position of a bystander.
ENERGY STAR Program Important ❒ The SP C221N model printer is not compliant with ENERGY STAR Program. ® ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment ® The ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy con- servation by promoting energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products that feature energy saving functions.
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Others Symbols In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: • a means POWER ON. • b means POWER OFF.
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Print Cartridge SP C220 Series (Code: M802) For Machine Code: G165/G166/G167/G181/G183/G184 MAINTENANCE GUIDE R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose of used toner containers in accordance with local regulations.
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R VORSICHT: • Resttonerbehälter und Tonerkartuschen nicht verbrennen. Bei Kontakt mit offenen Flammen kann sich Tonerstaub entzünden. Entsorgen Sie die ge- brauchten Tonerbehälter gemäß den örtlichen Bestimmungen. • Lagern Sie Toner, gebrauchten Toner oder Tonerbehälter nicht in der Nähe von offenem Feuer. Der Toner kann sich entzünden und Verbrennungen oder einen Brand verursachen.
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Print Cartridge SP C220 Series R AVERTISSEMENT : • Ne brûlez pas de toner usagé ni les cartouches de toner. La poudre de toner peut s’enflammer si elle est exposée à une flamme nue. Veillez au respect de la réglementation en vigueur lors de la mise au rebut des cartouches de toner. •...
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R ATTENZIONE: • Non bruciare il toner usato o i contenitori del toner. La polvere di toner po- trebbe incendiarsi se esposta a fiamme libere. Smaltire i contenitori di toner usato conformemente alle disposizioni locali in vigore. • Non conservare il toner, il toner usato o i contenitori di toner in locali in cui sono presenti fiamme libere.
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Print Cartridge SP C220 Series R ADVERTENCIA: • No queme el tóner ni los contenedores de tóner usados. El polvo del tóner puede arder si se expone al fuego. Deseche los cartuchos de tóner usado de acuerdo con la normativa local. •...
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R WAARSCHUWING: • Voorkom dat verbruikte toner of tonercassettes worden verbrand. Tonerstof kan vlam vatten bij blootstelling aan open vuur. Voer gebruikte toner af vol- gens de plaatselijke regelgeving. • Bewaar toner, gebruikte toner of tonercassettes niet in een plaats met open vuur.
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Print Cartridge SP C220 Series R AVISO: • Não queime o toner usado nem as embalagens de toner. O pó de toner poderá inflamar-se quando exposto a uma chama. Proceda à deposição das embalagens de toner usado em conformidade com os regulamentos locais. •...
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Läs i den svenska maskinvaruhandboken eller användarhandboken och hand- boken med säkerhetsinformation som medföljer skrivaren om du behöver in- stallationsinstruktioner på svenska. Illustrationerna utgör endast exempel. Det kan hända att de inte motsvarar den faktiska maskin du använder. Se i den danske Vejledning til hardware eller Brugervejledning og Sikkerhedsin- formationer, som leveres med printeren som installationsvejledninger på...
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Print Cartridge SP C220 Series ASH100S Important ❒ Do not touch the print cartridge's photo conductor unit. Wichtig ❒ Berühren Sie nicht die Fotoleitereinheit in der Druckkartusche. Important ❒ Ne touchez pas l’unité photoconductrice de la cartouche d’encre. Importante ❒ Non toccare il gruppo fotoconduttore della cartuccia di stampa. Importante ❒...
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Waste Toner Bottle SP C220 (Code: M804) For Machine Code: G165/G166/G167/G181/G183/G184 MAINTENANCE GUIDE R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig- nite when exposed to an open flame.
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Eine deutsche Installationsanleitung finden Sie im Hardwarehandbuch bzw. im Benutzerhandbuch, die Sie zusammen mit dem Drucker erhalten haben. Die Abbildungen dienen nur als Beispiel. Sie entsprechen möglicherweise nicht genau dem von Ihnen verwendeten Gerät. Pour en savoir plus sur les instructions d'installation en français, reportez-vous au Guide de matériel, au Manuel d'utilisation livrés avec l'imprimante.
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Waste Toner Bottle SP C220 Zajrzyj do polskiej instrukcji obsługi sprzętu lub do podręcznika użytkownika, który został dołączony do drukarki, w celu uzyskania instrukcji o instalacji w języku polskim. Ilustracje wyłącznie przykładowe. Mogą nie przedstawiać rzeczywistej maszyny po- siadanej przez użytkownika. Üzembe helyezési tudnivalókkal kapcsolatban tekintse meg a készülék tartozékát képező...
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ASH203S Important ❒ When moving the waste toner bottle in step 5 or 8, avoid touching the intermediate transfer unit.
Operating Instructions Hardware Guide Guide to the Printer Installing the Printer and Options Connecting the Printer Paper and Other Media Replacing Consumables Cleaning the Printer Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read “Safety Information”...
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
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Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. ASH075S Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame.
How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of Hardware Guide.
Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220–240 V model printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model.
Installing the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instruc- tions Manual in HTML version. Follow this instructions to install it. Important ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 2000/XP/Vista, or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2. • 800 × 600 or higher monitor resolution. ❒...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..........i Manuals for This Printer..................ii How to Read This Manual ..................iii Symbols ........................iii Description for the Specified Model..............iv Installing the Operating Instructions ..............v 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View....................1 Exterior: Rear View ....................2 Inside........................3 Control Panel......................4...
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6. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to Take When Cleaning ...............63 Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor ..............64 Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller ........66 Cleaning the Registration Roller ................69 7. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor........71 Panel Indicator .....................77 Printer Does Not Print ..................78 When the Printer is Directly Connected to a Computer via USB Cable ....79...
1. Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View ASH022S Top Cover Tray 1 Open this cover to replace the print car- Up to 250 sheets of plain paper can be loaded. tridge. Top Cover Open Lever Control Panel Contains keys for printer control and in- Standard tray extension dicators that shows the printer status.
Guide to the Printer Exterior: Rear View ASH023S Front Cover Open Lever Ethernet Port Use a network interface cable to connect Cable cover the printer to the network. Memory cover USB Host Interface Remove this cover to install the additional Use a USB cable to connect the digital memory unit (option).
Inside Inside ASH024S Print Cartridge Waste Toner Bottle Loads from the printer rear, in the order Collects toner that is wasted during of cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y), and printing. black (K). If the message “Waste Toner Bottle If a toner end indicator on the control Full.
Guide to the Printer Control Panel ASH021S {Job Reset} key Alert Indicator Lights up whenever a printer error oc- Press this key to cancel a job that is print- curs. Use Smart Organizing Monitor to ing out. check the error. You can also use this key to print a test page.
2. Installing the Printer and Options Installing the Printer This section describes how to install the printer and perform settings after instal- lation. Where to Put the Printer The printer’s location should be carefully chosen because environmental condi- tions greatly affect its performance. R WARNING: •...
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Installing the Printer and Options ❖ Space Required for Installation The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows: ASH200S ❖ Optimum Environmental Conditions Permissible and recommended temperature and humidity ranges are as fol- lows: ASH201S • White area: Permissible Range •...
Installing the Printer ❖ Environments to Avoid Important ❒ Areas exposed to direct sunlight or strong light ❒ Dusty areas ❒ Areas with corrosive gases ❒ Areas that are excessively cold, hot, or humid ❒ Locations near air conditioners or humidifiers ❒...
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Installing the Printer and Options Important ❒ Removed tape is dirty. Be careful not to let it touch your hands or clothes. ❒ Leave the tape holding the paper feed tray and cover in place while moving the printer. ❒ Lower the machine slowly and carefully to prevent trapping your hands. ❒...
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Installing the Printer Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH107S Lower the blue fusing unit lever. ASH108S Hold each tape near its joint, and then pull both tapes gently upward to re- move them from the printer at the same time.
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Installing the Printer and Options Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers. ASH049S Close the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH111S Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover. ASH112S...
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Installing the Printer Remove the protection tape. ASH110S Take each print cartridge out. Gripping its center, carefully pull the print cartridge upward and out. ASH005S When taking out the black print cartridge, be sure to remove the protection sheet also. ASH087S ASH088S...
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Installing the Printer and Options Hold the print cartridge and shake it from side to side five or six times. ASH113S Check the toner color and location correspond, and then carefully insert the print cartridge vertically. ASH009S Close the top cover with both hands carefully. ASH010S...
Installing the Printer Turning the Power On Follow the procedure below to turn the power on. R WARNING: • Plug and unplug the power cable with dry hands, or an electric shock could occur. Important ❒ Make sure the power cable is plugged securely into the wall outlet. ❒...
Installing the Printer and Options Installing Options This section describes how to install options. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see p.104 “Specifications”.
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Installing Options Turn off the printer's power switch, and then unplug the printer's power cord from the wall outlet. Remove the adhesive tape from the optional paper feed unit. ASH025S Lift the printer using the inset grips on both sides of the printer. ASH051S There are three upright pins on the optional paper feed unit.
Installing the Printer and Options Note ❒ When moving the printer, remove the optional paper feed unit. ❒ Before using the optional paper feed unit, you can make settings in the printer driver. ❒ If the new device is listed in the column of configuration options, then it has been properly installed.
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Installing Options Loosen the screw securing the inner cover by using a coin. ASH027S Be sure to install the memory unit as shown. ASH028S To install the recommended memory, align the notch of the recommended memory with the protruding part of the vacant slot, and then carefully in- sert the module at an angle.
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Installing the Printer and Options Keeping the module at an angle, press it down until it clicks into place. ASH030S Attach the inner cover, and then fasten the screw. ASH031S Attach the memory cover. After installing the option, print the configuration page to confirm the in- stallation.
3. Connecting the Printer Network Connection Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare a hub, straight-through Ethernet cable, and any other neces- sary network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port.
Connecting the Printer Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as a hub. Attach the cable cover. ASH091S Reference For details about network environment settings, see Software Guide. Reading the LED Lamps AQC070S Yellow: comes on when 100BASE- Green: comes on when the printer TX is being used.
USB Connection USB Connection Important ❒ USB2.0 interface cable is not supplied. Obtain it separately, according to the computer you are using. ❒ USB connection is possible under Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, and Mac OS X. ❒ USB connection with Macintosh is only possible via the printer's USB port. Remove the cable cover.
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Connecting the Printer Attach the cable cover. ASH091S Reference For details about settings for USB connection printing, see Software Guide.
4. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒ The optional paper feed unit can be installed on the SP C221N and SP C222DN model printers.
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Paper and Other Media • Select a size using Smart Organizing Monitor. • Set a size as a custom size using Smart Organizing Monitor. The following sizes are supported: Tray 1: approximately 90 - 216 mm in width, and 148 - 356 mm in length. Bypass Tray: approximately 90 - 216 mm in width, and 148 - 356 mm in length.
Paper Recommendations Paper Recommendations Loading Paper Important ❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒ Do not load OHP transparencies. Load translucent media only. ❒ Set the paper as described below •...
Paper and Other Media Types of Paper and Other Media This section provides information about the type of paper supported by this printer and cautions for use. Setting the paper type Use the printer driver or Smart Organizing Monitor to specify the paper type you want to use.
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Paper Recommendations Bond Paper 105-160 • The number of sheets that can be printed in one minute is approximately half that of plain paper. • If the paper thickness is outside the specified range, select Plain Paper (90-105 g/m 105-160 •...
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Paper and Other Media • The loading orientation of envelopes de- pends on the type of envelope. To load enve- lopes that open along the short edge, open out their flaps and place the envelopes so that their flaps point toward the back of the tray.
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Paper Recommendations • Fan envelopes, and then align their edges be- fore loading. ASH121S • When fanning envelopes, make sure they are not stuck together. If they are stuck together, separate them. • When fanning envelopes, make sure the en- velope flaps are not stuck together.
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Paper and Other Media • Before loading envelopes, flatten them out so that their curl does not exceed that shown in the illustration below. ASH122S If the curl is severe, flatten out the envelopes using your fingers, as shown in the illustra- tion below.
Paper Recommendations Paper Not Supported by This Printer Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer. • Paper meant for an ink-jet printer • Bent, folded, or creased paper • Curled or twisted paper • Torn paper •...
Paper and Other Media Print Area The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print mar- gins correctly by the application. ❖ Paper Print area Feed direction Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Note ❒...
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Paper Recommendations ❖ Envelope Print area Feed direction Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Note ❒ The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings. ❒ For better print quality, we recommend the right, left, top, and bottom print margins to be at least 15 mm (0.6 inches) each.
Paper and Other Media Loading Paper This describes how to load paper into the paper tray and bypass tray. R CAUTION: • Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury. Loading Paper in Tray 1 The following example explains loading procedure for the standard paper tray (Tray 1).
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Loading Paper Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock. ASH033S Pinch the clip on the side paper guide and slide it to match the standard size. ASH034S ASH093S When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size.
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Paper and Other Media Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it inward to mach the standard size. ASH036S ASH126S When loading custom size paper, position the paper guide slightly wider than the actual paper size. Load the new paper stack print side up. Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit (upper line) marked inside the tray.
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Loading Paper Slide the guides inward, until they are flush against the paper's sides. Make sure the paper is not stacked higher than the projection on the side pa- per guides. ASH094S Check there are no gaps between the paper and the paper guides; both side and front end paper guides.
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Paper and Other Media Carefully push Tray 1 straight into the printer. ASH037S To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted. Note ❒ The upper limit differs depending on paper type; thin paper or thick pa- per. Check the label inside the tray to confirm the upper limit. Reference For details about paper types supported by the printer, see p.25 “Paper Recommendations”.
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Loading Paper Loading legal size paper This section explains how to load Legal size paper into the printer. The same procedure applies to A4 paper (297 mm) or larger. Important ❒ Do not move the side paper guides forcefully. Doing so can damage the tray. ❒...
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Paper and Other Media Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock. ASH033S Pinch the extender in the "PUSH" direction, and then pull out the extender until it stops (you will hear a click). ASH095S After extension, make sure the arrows on the extender and tray are aligned. ASH096S...
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Loading Paper Pinch the clip on the side paper guide, and then slide it to match the stand- ard size. ASH115S ASH093S Pinch the front end paper guide and slide it inward to match the legal paper size. ASH117S ASH126S...
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Paper and Other Media Load the new paper stack print side up. Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit (upper line) marked inside the tray. ASH116S Slide the guides inward until they are flush against the paper's sides. Make sure the paper is not stacked higher than the projection on the side pa- per guides.
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Loading Paper If there is a gap between the paper and the front end paper guide, as in the example below, the paper might not feed in correctly. ASH119S Carefully push Tray 1 straight into the printer. ASH037S To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted. Note ❒...
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Paper and Other Media Loading envelopes Important ❒ Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading. ❒ Load only one size and type of envelope at a time. ❒ Before loading envelopes, flatten their leading edges (the edge going into the printer) by running a pencil or ruler across them.
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Loading Paper Set the envelopes in Tray 1 with the printing side facing up. ASH124S Make sure envelopes are not stacked higher than the upper limit (lower line) mark inside the tray. ASH055S Carefully slide the paper tray back in until it stops. To avoid paper jams, make sure the tray is securely inserted.
Paper and Other Media Loading Paper in the Optional Paper Feed Unit The following example explains the loading procedure for the optional paper feed unit. Lift and pull the optional paper feed unit, and then hold the tray with both hands, and then pull it out.
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Loading Paper Pinch the clip on the end paper guide and align the arrow with the paper size. ASH097S Load the new paper stack print side up. Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the upper limit (upper line) marked inside the tray.
Paper and Other Media Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray Important ❒ Set the size and direction of the loaded paper using Smart Organizing Moni- tor or the printer driver. Make sure the settings do not conflict. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be affected. ❒...
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Loading Paper Support the paper with your hands, and insert it carefully until it stops. ASH060S Start Smart Organizing Monitor or the printer driver and specify the paper size. Start printing. Reference For details about specifying the paper sizes, see Software Guide.
5. Replacing Consumables Replacing the Print Cartridge R WARNING: • Do not incinerate used toner or toner containers. Toner dust might ig- nite when exposed to an open flame. Dispose used toner containers in accordance with local regulations. • Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame.
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Replacing Consumables ❖ When to replace the print cartridge If the Alert indicator or any of the toner indicators on the control panel light up, or the message “ No Toner. The following toner has run out. Open the indicated cover, and then replace the Toner Cartridge. Top Cover ”...
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Replacing the Print Cartridge Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover. ASH004S From the rear, the print cartridges are installed in the order of cyan (C), ma- genta (M), yellow (Y), and black (K). Gripping its center, carefully pull the print cartridge upward and out. ASH005S •...
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Replacing Consumables Hold the print cartridge and shake it from side to side five or six times. ASH007S Even distribution of toner within the bottle improves print quality. Remove the cover from the print cartridge. ASH008S Check the toner color and location correspond, and carefully insert the print cartridge vertically.
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Replacing the Print Cartridge Close the top cover with both hands carefully. ASH010S Wait while the toner loads. To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power while the Ready indicator on the control panel is blinking. Put the cover that you removed in step 4 on the old print cartridge. Then, put the old print cartridge into the bag, and then put it into the box.
Replacing Consumables Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle R WARNING: • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Wait at least 30 minutes after disconnecting the power plug before re- moving the transfer unit.
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Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH011S Slide both levers on the front cover outward. ASH012S Hold both green ends of the transfer unit, and then lift it up. ASH013S...
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Replacing Consumables Hold the center of the waste toner bottle, and then carefully pull it out hor- izontally. ASH040S Pull the waste toner bottle halfway out, grab the bottle, and then pull it straight out. ASH082S ASH041S...
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Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle To prevent the waste toner bottle touching the intermediate transfer unit, do not lift the bottle while pulling it out. ASH042S Close the bottle cap. ASH043S ASH101S...
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Replacing Consumables Hold the center of the new waste toner bottle, and then carefully insert it halfway into the printer body. Leave the cap open. ASH044S To prevent the waste toner bottle touching the intermediate transfer unit, do not lift the bottle while inserting it. ASH045S Push in the waste toner bottle until it clicks into place.
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Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle Place the transfer unit down on the front cover. ASH020S Slide the transfer unit along the guide rails into the printer. When it stops, push on the green PUSH mark until it clicks into place. ASH016S Close the front cover with both hands carefully.
6. Cleaning the Printer Cautions to Take When Cleaning R WARNING: • Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This machine contains a laser beam gener- ator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor Clean the toner density sensor when the following message appears on the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box. “ ” Toner Density Sensor requires cleaning. Pull up Top Cover Open Lever to open the top cover. ASH004S Lift out the cyan print cartridge.
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Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor Reattach the cyan print cartridge removed in step 2. Push it all the way in carefully. ASH063S Close the top cover with both hands carefully. ASH010S...
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller If the friction pad or paper feed roller is dirty, a multi-feed or misfeed might oc- cur. In this case, clean the friction pad and paper feed roller as follows: R CAUTION: •...
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Cleaning the Friction Pad and the Paper Feed Roller Wipe the rubber part of the roller with a soft damp cloth. After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove water. ASH065S Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock. ASH033S Slide Tray 1 along the rails, and push it carefully all the way into the printer.
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Cleaning the Printer Note ❒ If misfeeds or multi-feeds of paper occur after cleaning the friction pad, contact your sales or service representative. ❒ If the optional paper feed unit is installed, clean its friction pad in the same way as the main friction pad. ❒...
Cleaning the Registration Roller Cleaning the Registration Roller The surrounding registration roller might get dirty with paper dust when using paper other than standard paper. Wipe off the paper dust when printing is affected by it. R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
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Cleaning the Printer The registration roller is set in the position shown by the arrow. ASH066S Clean the registration roller if printed paper becomes smeared after clearing a paper jam. Using a cloth, wipe the metal registration roller. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH067S Insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket securely.
7. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor This section explains what the message that appear on the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box mean and what to do when a particular message appears. Message Explanation Recommended Action Print overrun error has oc- The print data could not be Print the job again from a curred.
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Troubleshooting Message Explanation Recommended Action Paper Size Mismatch The paper size setting in the Load paper of the selected size tray differs from that of actual in the tray, and then change Paper of the selected paper paper size in the tray. the paper size setting with size is not loaded in the indi- Smart Organizing Monitor.
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Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor Message Explanation Recommended Action Cover Open The top cover or front cover is Open and then close the top open. cover or front cover. Close the indicated cover. [Top or Front Cover] Unit Not Detected The indicated print cartridge Set the indicated print car-...
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Troubleshooting Message Explanation Recommended Action No Toner The printer is out of toner Replace the print cartridge (Magenta). (Magenta). The following toner has run out. See p.51 “Replacing the Print Cartridge” Open the indicated cover, and then replace the Toner Car- tridge.
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Error & Status Messages on Smart Organizing Monitor Message Explanation Recommended Action Functional problem within There is an abnormality in the Turn off the main power, and the printer. NVRAM on the controller. then turn it on again. Turn power switch off, then If the error occurs again, con- tact service people to repair it.
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Troubleshooting Message Explanation Recommended Action Functional problem within It is impossible to communi- Turn off the main power, and the printer. cate with the engine. then turn it on again. Turn power switch off, then If the error occurs again, con- tact service people to repair it.
Panel Indicator Panel Indicator The following table explains the meaning of the various Indicator patterns that the printer alerts to users about its conditions. Indicator patterns Cause All indicators are lit. There are problems with the printer. Check the printer status on the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box.
Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn the power on. Does the Alert indicator If so, check the error message on the Smart Organizing Monitor stay red? dialog box and take the required action.
Printer Does Not Print When the Printer is Directly Connected to a Computer via USB Cable Windows When the printer is directly connected via a USB cable to a computer but the Ready indicator does not flash or light up, use the following method to check the port connection: •...
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Troubleshooting Windows XP Home Edition Access the [Control Panel] window from [Start] on the taskbar. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. Click [Printers and Faxes]. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Proper- ties]. Click the [Ports] tab.
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Printer Does Not Print Using [About This Mac] Click Apple Menu, and then select [About This Mac]. Click [More Info]. Under [Contents], for [Hardware], select [USB]. Using the printer browser In the menu bar, click [Go], select [Application], and then select [Utilities]. Double click [Printer Setup Utility].
Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Toner smears appear on the The paper setting may not be correct. For example, although print side of the page. you are using thick paper, the setting for thick paper may not be set.
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Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Multiple pages are fed at once. • There may be a gap between the front end paper guide and the paper, or between the paper guide both side and the paper in the paper tray. Make sure there are no gaps. See p.34 “Loading Paper”.
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Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Images are not printed in the Adjust the printing position from Smart Organizing Moni- right position tor. See Software Guide. ASH102S Images are printed diagonally Adjust the front end paper guide and both side paper guides to the pages to match the paper size.
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Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions It takes too much time to resume • The data is so large or complex that it takes time to proc- printing. ess it. If the Ready indicator is blinking, the data is being processed.
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Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Black gradation is not natural. Select [CMY + K] for [Gray Reproduction (Text/Line Art):] in the printer driver's dialog box. See the printer driver Help. Solid lines are printed as broken Change the [Dithering:] setting in the printer driver's dialog lines.
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Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions The backs of printed sheets are • When removing a jammed sheet, the inside of the printer blemished. may have become dirtied. Print several sheets until they come out clean. • If document size is larger than paper size, e.g. A4 docu- ment on B5 paper, the back of the next printed sheet may be dirtied.
Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Strange noise is heard. If a supply was recently replaced or an option attached in the area the strange noise is coming from, check the supply or option is properly attached. If the strange noise persists, con- tact your sales or service representative.
8. Removing Misfed Paper When Paper is Jammed If a paper jam occurs, the Alert indicator on the control panel flashes and the fol- lowing message appears on the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box: “ Paper Misfeed. Open the indicated cover, and then remove any mis- ”...
Removing Misfed Paper When Paper Jams inside the Fusing Unit If the Alert indicator lights up, paper may be misfed: A paper misfeed occurs during paper feeding. Open the front cover to remove the misfed paper. R CAUTION: • The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts labelled “v”...
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When Paper is Jammed Lower the blue fusing unit lever, and then pull out the jammed paper care- fully. ASH046S ASH047S Pull the paper downward to remove it. Do not pull it upward. If it is difficult to locate the paper, check for jammed paper by pulling down the guide.
Removing Misfed Paper Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers. ASH049S Close the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH067S Note ❒ When closing the front cover, push the upper side of the cover firmly. After closing the cover, check that the error is cleared. When Paper Jams Inside the Tray If paper becomes jammed in Tray 1 or 2, open the front cover and remove it.
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When Paper is Jammed Carefully pull the jammed paper upward and out. ASH068S If paper has jammed inside the transfer unit, holding both sides of the paper, pull the paper carefully forward and out. ASH069S Close the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH067S Note ❒...
Removing Misfed Paper When Paper Jams inside the Transfer Unit If a paper misfeed occurs inside the transfer unit. A paper jam occurs when duplex printing is performed. Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully.
9. Appendix If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time If the printer is going to be inactive for a long time, follow the procedure shown here. R WARNING: • Plug and unplug the power cable with dry hands, or an electric shock could occur.
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Appendix Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH011S Lower the blue fusing unit lever. ASH046S Using a coin, turn both gray knobs on the fusing unit 90 degrees counter- clockwise (until the slots are horizontally aligned with the marking shown in the illustration below).
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If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time Carefully lift the blue fusing unit levers. ASH049S Close the front cover with both hands carefully. ASH111S Note ❒ This step is not necessary if the printer's power switch is on but the printer has been inactive for a long time.
Appendix Using the Printer Again after it has been Inactive for a Long Period Use the following procedure to start using the printer again after it has been in- active for a long period. Important ❒ To avoid damage to the fusing unit's knobs, be sure to turn both knobs back to their original positions, as shown in the following procedure.
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If the Printer is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time Using a coin, turn both gray knobs on the fusing unit 90 degrees clockwise (until the slots are vertically aligned with the marking shown in the illus- tration below).
Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: • The printer weighs approximately 23 kg (50.6 lb.). When moving the printer, use the inset grips on both sides, and lift slowly in pairs. The printer will break or cause injury if dropped. •...
Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving the Printer R CAUTION: • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine. Moving the printer in a short distance Be sure to check the following points: •...
Appendix Consumables R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function- ality, and we recommend that you use only the expendable supplies avail- able at an authorized dealer. Print Cartridge Print cartridge Average printable number of pages per cartridge Black 2,000 pages Cyan...
Consumables Waste Toner Bottle Name Average printable number of pages Waste Toner Bottle SP C220 25,000 pages A4/letter 5% test chart, 3 pages / job, printing in 50% monochrome/color. Note ❒ The actual number of printable pages varies depending on the image volume and density, number of pages to be printed at a time, paper type and paper size used, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
Appendix Specifications R WARNING: • The supplied power cord is for use with this equipment only. Do not use with other appliances. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Main Unit ❖ Configuration Desktop ❖ Print Process Laser beam scanning &...
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Specifications ❖ Media Type See p.23 “Paper and Other Media” ❖ Paper Output Capacity Standard 150 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb.) ❖ Paper Input Capacity • SP C220N: Standard Paper Tray 250 sheets *1 Bypass Tray 1 *1 *1 : Paper weight: 80 g/m (20 lb.
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Appendix ❖ Noise Emission *1 Sound Power Level Mainframe only Stand-by 43 dB (A) During Printing Monochrome: 63 dB (A) Color: 64 dB (A) Sound Pressure Level *2 Mainframe only Stand-by 35 dB (A) During Printing 57 dB (A) *1 : The preceding measurements made in accordance with ISO7779 are actual values.
Specifications Options Paper Feed Unit TK1010 ❖ Paper size × 11 inches) K A4K and Letter (8 ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H) 400 × 450 × 127 mm (15.8 × 17.8 × 5 inches) ❖ Paper weight 60 - 105 g/m , (16 - 28 lb.) ❖...
INDEX Additional troubleshooting Memory Unit Type F 256MB Appendix Moving and transporting the printer Attaching Memory Unit Type F 256MB (DDR-SDRAM Module) Attaching Paper Feed Unit TK1010 Network Cleaning the friction pad Options Cleaning the paper feed roller Other printing problems Cleaning the printer Cleaning the registration roller Cleaning the toner density sensor...
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In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor- poration in the United States and/or other countries. ®...
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Operating Instructions Software Guide Preparing for Printing Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using a Print Server Special Operations under Windows Mac OS Configuration Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read “Safety Information”...
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Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and pre- vent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖...
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Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220–240 V model printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model.
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How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Print- Indicates important safety notes.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Printer..................i Description for the Specified Model..............ii How to Read This Manual ..................iii Symbols ........................iii 1. Preparing for Printing Confirming the Connection Method..............1 Network Connection....................1 Local Connection .......................2 Selecting the Installation Method.................3 Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment.......4 Windows 98 SE/Me....................4 Windows 2000/XP or Windows Server 2003 .............8 Installing the Printer Driver to Use As a Windows Network Printer......14...
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4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Is PictBridge? .....................43 PictBridge Printing ....................44 What Can Be Done on This Printer ..............45 Paper Size........................45 Image Print Size.......................45 Exiting PictBridge ....................46 When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work............47 5. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor...................49 Displaying Top Page ....................50 Displaying the Printer Status..................51...
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8. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X ......................77 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver ..............77 Setting Up the PPD File ................... 77 Setting Up Options ....................78 Mac OS X - Setting Up for Printing ................78 Mac OS X - Canceling a Print Job from the Computer ..........79 Using USB Interface....................79 Changing to EtherTalk .....................80 Configuring the Printer..................81...
1. Preparing for Printing Confirming the Connection Method This printer supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the printer is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This printer can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
Preparing for Printing Using as a network printer This printer can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. ASH110S Reference For details about how to use this printer as a Windows network printer, see p.14 “Installing the Printer Driver to Use As a Windows Network Printer”.
Selecting the Installation Method Selecting the Installation Method Use the following tables to find the appropriate installation method. In the table for the printer driver you want to install, select the printer connec- tion method and operating system of your computer. Then, you can find on which page the appropriate installation method is described.
Preparing for Printing Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment This section explains how to install the printer driver for using this printer in a network environment. Install TCP/IP Port Type P9100 to use this printer via TCP/IP port under Win- dows 98 SE/Me.
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Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >]. In the [Method to install printer driver] dialog box, click [Add a new printer]. Add Printer Wizard appears. Click [Next >].
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Preparing for Printing Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. If the [Printer Drivers and Utilities] dialog box appears, click [Cancel]. In the [Install From Disk] dialog box, click [Browse]. Specify the location where the INF file is located, and then click [OK]. I f t h e C D - R O M d r i v e i s D , t h e I N F f i l e i s s t o r e d i n D : \ D R I V - ERS\PS\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\DISK1\*.inf.
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Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment If the [Copying Files...] dialog box appears, click [Browse...], navigate to the [Port] folder, and then click [OK]. Restart the computer. Configuring TCP/IP Port Type P9100 Follow the procedure below to change the port settings to use TCP/IP Port Type P9100 after the installation of the printer driver.
Preparing for Printing Windows 2000/XP or Windows Server 2003 This section explains how to install the printer driver under Windows 2000/XP or Windows Server 2003 in a network environment. The following tables briefly describe the operation flow for each printer driver installation: ❖...
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Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment ❖ PostScript 3 printer driver First Step Second Step Print the test page or the con- Install the printer driver using For details about printing the figuration page to check the Standard TCP/IP port, and test page or the configuration printer's IP address.
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Preparing for Printing If a message prompting you to restart the client computer appears, click [Yes, restart now.] or [No, restart later.], and then click [Finish]. Note ❒ When you click [Finish], the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box may ap- pear.
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Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment Click [Standard TCP/IP Port], and then click [Next >]. The [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box appears. Enter the printer's IPv4 address in the [Port Name] box, and then click [OK]. The IPv4 address you enter here is the address you have checked on the con- figuration page.
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Preparing for Printing Checking a printer's IP address and MAC address Print test page to check a printer's IP address and MAC address. To print the test page, while pressing down the {Job Reset} key, turn on the pow- er switch. Keep the {Job Reset} key held down until the Alert and Ready indica- tors light up.
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Installing the Printer Driver under a Network Environment Reconfiguring a printer's IP address - local connection Follow the procedure below to change the printer's IP address to the appropriate one, using Smart Organizing Monitor, when connecting it via USB. Important ❒...
Preparing for Printing Installing the Printer Driver to Use As a Windows Network Printer This section explains how to install the printer driver for using this printer as a Windows network printer. Open the print server folder. Drag the shared printer icon from the print server folder, and then drop it to the [Printers] folder of your computer.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install the printer drivers using USB. The printer drivers can be installed from the CD-ROM provided with this printer. Installing the PCL and PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Me) Important ❒...
Preparing for Printing Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. When Auto Run starts, click [Exit]. In the [Copying Files...] dialog box, click [Browse]. Specify the location where the printer driver is located, and then click [OK >]. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: •...
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Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Click [PCL 5c Printer Driver] or [PCL 6 Printer Driver]. The Printer Driver installer starts. The software license agreement appears. After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >].
Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an administrator or Power Users group member. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB”...
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003) Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an ad- ministrator or Power Users group member.
Preparing for Printing Troubleshooting USB Problem Solutions The printer is not recognized auto- Turn off the power of the printer, reconnect the USB cable, matically. and then turn it on again. Windows has already configured Open Windows' Device Manager, and then, under [Univer- the USB settings.
If a Message Appears during Installation If a Message Appears during Installation When a message that shows the number 58 or 34 appears during the installation, the printer driver can not be installed using Auto Run. Please use [Add Printer] or [Install Printer] to install the printer driver.
Preparing for Printing Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the printer using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.23 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper settings to be auto- matically sent from the printer.
Making Option Settings for the Printer If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties This section explains about accessing the printer properties and make the printer settings. Windows 98 SE/Me - Making Printer Settings There are two methods for making printer settings. Making the printer default settings- the [Printer] Window To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒...
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PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. ❒ Do not make a setting for [Form to Tray Assignment]. Reference For details about settings, see the printer driver Help.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [Apply] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary de- pending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use.
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PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Setting Up the Printer Driver PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 98 SE/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.
PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings - [Printers and Faxes] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Admin- istrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows XP.
3. Other Print Operations Form Feed Use the form feed function to continue printing when a problem such as a paper size error occurred. This function can be performed using the control panel. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following function is set: •...
Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the control panel or computer. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel You can cancel a print job using the control panel, if transferring print jobs is not completed.
Collate Collate Use the Collate function to print documents into page-ordered sets. ❖ Collate Output can be assembled as sets in sequential order. Note ❒ If Auto Continue occurs on the first set, the Collate will be canceled. ❒ If a form feed occurs on the first set, the Collate will be canceled. Reference For details about printing method, see the printer driver Help.
Other Print Operations Cover Use the Cover function to insert cover sheets using paper in a specified tray. Note ❒ The cover sheet's size and orientation must be the same as those of the body paper. Reference For details about printing methods, see the printer driver Help.
Watermark Watermark Use the Watermark function to print watermark text. Note ❒ If the watermark size is larger than the paper size, watermarks cannot be printed properly. Reference For details about the setting method, see the printer driver Help.
Other Print Operations Manual Duplex Use the manual duplex printing function to print on both sides of sheets. Important ❒ This function is only available for the SP C221N model printer. ❒ This function is only available for PCL5c and PCL6. ❒...
Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size Additional memory apart from standard memory may also be required depend- ing on the paper size and data type. ❖ Memory Capacity 128 MB(Standard) ❖ Resolution 600 dpi Speed (1bit) 600 dpi Standard (2bits) 600 dpi Fine (4bits) ❖...
4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Is PictBridge? Important ❒ This function is only available for the SP C222DN model printer. You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this printer using a USB cable. This allows you to print photographs taken using the digital camera directly by operating the digital camera.
Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start PictBridge printing on this printer. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent. If you do, printing will fail. Check the printer and the digital camera are both turned on. Connect a USB cable between the USB host interface board installed on the printer and digital camera.
What Can Be Done on This Printer What Can Be Done on This Printer This printer can perform the following functions using its PictBridge feature. The settings available for these functions are as follows: • Single image printing • Selected image printing •...
Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit the PictBridge mode. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent to the printer. If you do, printing will fail. Check the printers Ready indicator is lit.
When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work This section explains likely causes and possible solutions for problems that can occur when PictBridge printing. Problem Cause Solution PictBridge is not available. There is a problem with the Use the following procedure USB connection or the Pict- to check the connection and...
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5. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor Using Web Image Monitor, you can check the printer status and change settings. ❖ Available operations The following operations can be remotely performed using Web Image Mon- itor from a client computer: •...
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying Top Page This section explains how to display Web Image Monitor and its Top Page. Displaying Top Page of Web Image Monitor Start your Web browser. Enter “http://(printer's address)/” in the address bar of the Web browser. Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears.
Using Web Image Monitor Displaying the Printer Status Top page of Web Image Monitor contains two tabs: the [Status] tab and [Counter] tab. ❖ [Status] tab You can check the status of monitored printers. • Displays the general information of the printer, such as the model name, location and the status.
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Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ User Mode In this mode, users can view settings but cannot change them. ASH103S Paper Help Source File Setting Click to display the [Paper] page. Click to specify the Help source file. Network Click to display the [Network] page. ❖...
Using Web Image Monitor Access in the Administrator Mode Follow the procedure below to access Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. Note ❒ When you access Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode, "Adminis- trator" appears under [Login]. Log on On Top Page, click [Login].
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Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Network Displays the [Network] page. On the [Network] page, following operations are possible: • Checking the information of the printer • Interface settings • Protocol settings • Resetting to factory-set defaults Changing the paper settings On the [Paper] page, you can change paper size and other paper settings.
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Using Web Image Monitor Printing the printer configurations On the [Paper] page, you can print lists of printer information. Important ❒ To use this function, the printer must be monitored from Web Image Monitor. In the [List/Test Print] list, select the item you want to print. You can print the fol- lowing: ❖...
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Changing the Login Information On the [Change Login Password] page, you can change the administrator's login password. On the [Configuration] page, click [Change Login Password]. The [Change Login Password] page appears. Enter the new password in the [New Login Password] box, and then enter the same password in the [Confirm Login Password] box.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Using Smart Organizing Monitor Smart Organizing Monitor allows you to make printer settings, such as input tray and network-related settings, from your client computer. You can also use Smart Organizing Monitor to check printer status. The following operations are possible with Smart Organizing Monitor: •...
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying the Smart Organizing Monitor Dialog Box Methods of displaying the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box differ depend- ing on how it was installed. ❖ If you installed Smart Organizing Monitor by clicking [Smart Organizing Monitor] in the [Printer Drivers and Utilities] dialog box: On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], and then point to [Smart Organizing Monitor].
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor ASH107S Printer graphic [User Guide] button If an input tray error occurs, appears. Click to display error related Help. This identifies the tray where the error [Search Network Printer] button occurred. The problem tray is outlined in Click to select a network printer.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying the Printer Information The lower half of the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box contains the follow- ing three tabs: [Status], [Job Log], and [User Tools]. You can use these tabs to dis- play information about a monitored printer, such as its status, job history, and configuration.
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor Displaying the job history On the [Job Log] tab, print jobs are displayed in the list. You can check the following information: • User name • Document name • The date and time when the print job was requested •...
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Click [Yes]. The configuration page is printed. Reference For details about the items displayed on the configuration page, see p.68 “Reading the Configuration Page”. Printer Configuration You can use the [Printer Configuration] dialog box to change the current printer set- tings.
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor Changing the paper settings On the [Paper Input] tab, you can change paper size and other paper settings. • Tray 1: Size The following sizes are available: A4 (210 x 297 mm), B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B6 JIS (128 x 182 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), 8 1/2 x 14, 8 1/2 x 11, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 7 1/4 x 10 1/2, 8 x 13, 8 1/2 x 13, 8 1/4 x 13, 4 1/8 x 9 1/2, 3 7/8 x 7 1/2, C5 Env, C6 Env, DL Env, 16K, Custom Paper Size, Any Size...
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Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Adjusting registrations On the [Maintenance] tab, you can adjust color registration and print starting po- sitions. Normally, you do not have to adjust registrations. However, adjustments could be useful in some cases, especially when you want to print in the correct posi- tion.
Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Whenever a toner cartridge becomes empty or paper is jammed, an e-mail alert is issued to the registered addresses to notify the printer status. For this notification, you can make the e-mail notification settings. You can be notified of the following events: •...
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Mail Authentication You can configure mail authentication to prevent illegal use of the mail server. When mail is sent to the SMTP server, authentication is performed using the SMTP AUTH protocol by prompting the mail originator to enter the user name and password.
SNMP SNMP You can use the SNMP manager to obtain information about the printer. The SNMP agent operating on UDP and IPX is built into the Ethernet board that is installed in this printer. Important ❒ If you change the printer's community name, use Web Image Monitor or Smart Organizing Monitor to change the computer's settings accordingly.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Reading the Configuration Page Settings made on the [Printer Configuration] dialog box are printed. ❖ Product Name Displays the product name. ❖ Reference Displays the following information about the printer. • Product ID • Model Number •...
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Reading the Configuration Page ❖ System Displays the settings made under [System] menu. • Print PS Errors • USB Timeout • Network Timeout • I/O Buffer • Auto Continue • Sub Paper Size ❖ PCL Menu Displays settings made under [Printer] tab in [Printer Configuration] dialog box. •...
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Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Counter List Displays the counter information. • Page Counter • Jam Counter Note ❒ Configuration page can be printed using the keys on the control panel. For details see "Hardware Guide". ❒ The printed items and the contents might be different depending how it was printed.
6. Using a Print Server Preparing Print Server This section explains how to configure the printer as a Windows network print- er. The printer is configured to enabling network clients to use it. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Server 2003, to change printer properties in the [Printer] folder, you need Printer Manage- ment access authentication.
7. Special Operations under Windows Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands. ❖ Windows 98 SE/Me You can print files directly using "ftp" command. ❖ Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 You can print files directly using "lpr" or "ftp" command. Setup Follow the procedure below to make network environment settings.
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Special Operations under Windows When setting the IPv4 address of a printer using DHCP Use the printer name on the configuration page as the host name. In other cases Add the IPv4 address and host name of the network printer to the hosts file on the computer used for printing.
Printing Files Directly from Windows Printing Commands The following explains printing operations using the lpr commands. Enter commands using the command prompt window. The location of the com- mand prompt varies depending on operating systems: • Windows 98 SE [Start] - [Programs] - [MS-DOS Prompt] •...
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Special Operations under Windows Use the “put” or “mput” command according to the number of files to be print- ❖ When one file is printed ftp> put \pass name\file name [option] ❖ When multiple files are printed ftp> mput \pass name\file name [\pass name\file name...] [option] Formulate the printer's IP address or the host name of the hosts file printer as an argument and use the “ftp”...
8. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X This section explains how to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk and USB. Important ❒ The procedures and functions described below are available only for Mac OS 10.2.8, 10.3.9, and any higher versions of 10.4. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Mac OS Configuration Setting Up Options Start System Preferences. Click [Print & Fax]. In the [Printer] list, click the name of the printer you want to use, and then click [Printer Setup...]. Select the option you want to set up, and then select an appropriate setting for it.
Mac OS X Mac OS X - Canceling a Print Job from the Computer Start Print Center. Select the name of the job you want to cancel. Click the Pause icon, and then click the Trash icon. Note ❒ If the printer is shared by multiple computers, be careful not to cancel a print job of other user.
Mac OS Configuration Changing to EtherTalk Follow the procedure below to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk. Important ❒ You need an administrator name and a password (phrase). For details, con- sult your network administrator Open [System Preference], and then click the Network icon. Click [Built-in Ethernet] in the [Show:] list box.
Configuring the Printer Configuring the Printer Use Web Image Monitor to enable AppleTalk. (The default is active.) Note ❒ AppleTalk is set to "active" by default.
Mac OS Configuration Using PostScript 3 Use the PostScript 3 driver to print files. You can use the following functions if [Printer Features] is selected in the [Print] dialog: ❖ Paper Type Use this function to select the paper type. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Paper Type], and then, in the [Media Type] list, se- lect the paper type you want to use for printing.
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Using PostScript 3 ❖ Gray Reproduction Use this function to select the black color mode for text and line art. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Toner], and then, in the [Gray Reproduction] list, select the black color mode. You can select Black by K or CMY+K. ❖...
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Mac OS Configuration ❖ Watermark Font Size (Points) Use this function to select the watermark font size. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Watermark Text], and then, select the watermark font size in the list. ❖ Watermark Font Typeface Use this function to select the watermark font typeface. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Watermark Text], and then, select the watermark typeface.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Using Smart Organizing Monitor This section explains about using Smart Organizing Monitor under Mac OS X. Using Smart Organizing Monitor, you can check the printer status and change printer settings from your client computer. The following operations are possible with Smart Organizing Monitor: •...
Mac OS Configuration Displaying the Printer Status In the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box, you can check the status of moni- tored printers. The printer status is displayed using graphics and comments. Note ❒ If Smart Organizing Monitor is monitoring multiple printers, the [Printer Driver Selection] dialog box appears.
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor ❖ Counter Displays information about the counters. ❖ Network Displays the network-related information about the printer, such as the ma- chine name, comments for the machine, IP address, and subnet mask. Reference For details about what you can perform on each tab in the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box, see Smart Organizing Monitor Help.
Mac OS Configuration Printer Configuration Clicking [Printer Configuration] on the [User Tools] tab enables you to change the printer settings in the [Printer Configuration] dialog box. On the tabs in the [Printer Configuration] dialog box, the following operations are possible: •...
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor • Tray 1: Type The following paper types are available: Thin Paper, Plain Paper, Plain Paper 2, Recycled Paper, Color Paper, Letter- head, Preprinted Paper, Prepunched Paper, Labels, Bond Paper, Cardstock, Thick Paper, Envelope, Any Type •...
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Mac OS Configuration Making network-related settings On the [Network 1], [Network 2] and [Network 3] tabs, you can set configurations about network connection and communication. The following operations are possible on these tabs: • Checking the device name, active protocol, and other printer information •...
9. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM The following software and utility are included in the CD-ROMs that come with the printer. ❖ Smart Organizing Monitor Allows users and system administrators to check and configure the printer from a client computer. ❖...
Appendix ❖ PostScript 3 Printer Drivers and PPD files PostScript 3 printer driver and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM provided with this printer. PostScript 3 printer driver allow the computer to communicate with the printer using a printer language. PPD files allow the printer driver to enable specific printer functions.
Cautions to Take When Using in a Network Cautions to Take When Using in a Network Using DHCP You can use the printer in a DHCP environment. • Supported DHCP servers are those which are included with Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003. •...
Appendix Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, or Windows Server 2003 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the ".ppd" extension in the folder “DRIVERS\PS\WIN9X_ME \(Language)\DISK1\”...
When Using Windows Terminal Service/ MetaFrame When Using Windows Terminal Service/ MetaFrame The following explains how to use Windows Terminal Service and MetaFrame. Operating Environment The following operating systems and MetaFrame versions are supported. ❖ Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server • MetaFrame XP 1.0 SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4/FR1/FR2/FR3 •...
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Appendix • When using MetaFrame XP 1.0 or higher versions, we recommend making settings in [Client Printer bandwidth] under [Citrix Management Console] accord- ing to the environment. • If a print error occurs on the MetaFrame XP 1.0 SP1/FR1 and the print job or a printer created in [Auto-creating client printers] cannot be deleted, we rec- ommend making settings in [Delete unfinished print jobs] in the registry.
INDEX DHCP server 100baseTX Direct printing 10baseT digital camera Displaying the printer status Smart Organizing Monitor Access code Web Image Monitor Accessing the printer properties Display Smart Organizing Monitor Adding the IPv4 address automatically Windows 2000 DNS server Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Adjusting registrations E-Mail notification...
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PostScript 3 printer properties Job Log tab PostScript 3 printer driver Windows 98 SE Windows Me PPD files Limitations setting up MetaFrame Printer Configuration Windows Terminal Service administrator Login information general users change menu and mode Printer configuration Printer drivers Mac OS X Printer Drivers and Utilities canceling a print job...
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Reconfiguring the printer's IP address Watermark local connection Web Image Monitor network connection List/Test Print Resolution login information network settings paper settings printer settings Shared printer Top Page Smart Organizing Monitor user mode displaying Web Image Monitor Help file path download install Windows 2000...
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Software Installation Guide for Network Connection Software Installation Guide for Network Connection English English Specifying the Printer’s IP Address Specifying the Printer’s IP Address This manual briefly describes the procedure for installation of the printer This manual briefly describes the procedure for installation of the printer driver under the network environment.
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Additional Information for Software Installation Guide for Network Connection This supplement provides you with additional information for setting up the printer in a Windows network environment. If your environment is using DHCP, be sure to read this supplement as well as Software Installation Guide for Network Connection before installing the printer drivers.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment The following explains the items that are displayed on the Smart Organizing Monitor when using it under the Macintosh environment. Device Settings Important ❒ Depending on your machine model, functions you can use may vary. Smart Organizing Monitor Shows device status information.
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment User Tools tab Displays the test print setting and allows you to select whether to open the [Printer Configuration] dialog box. ❖ List/Test Print Select the item for test print. • [Print] Select the item for test print.
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Printer Configuration Printer Configuration Paper Input Tab Make paper settings such as size and type for each paper tray. Tray 1 ❖ Paper Size In the [Paper Size] list, select the size of paper loaded in the input tray. If you select [Custom Paper Size], specify the size in [Custom Paper Size]. ❖...
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment Tray Priority ❖ Default Tray Select the tray used for the priority paper source. "Tray Priority" is the tray selected immediately after the printer is turned on, and when Auto Select is chosen as the paper source for a job. Bypass Tray ❖...
Printer Configuration Maintenance Tab Make settings for adjusting printing position and color registration, and updat- ing the printer's firmware. Registration: Tray 2 Paper Adjust the position of Tray 2 if it is installed. ❖ [Print Test Sheet] Click this button to check the printing position using a test print. ❖...
Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment System Tab Make system, access code, and language settings. System ❖ Auto Continue Select how the printer responds if it does not have a paper tray that contains the paper size and type specified by a job. •...
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Printer Configuration ❖ Energy Saver Mode 1 When this function is enabled, less electricity is used. ❖ Energy Saver Mode 2 When this function is enabled, less electricity is used than under Energy Saver ❖ Energy Saver Mode 2 Timer When [Energy Saver Mode 2] mode is enabled, you can select a timeout period.
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment Network 1 Tab Use this page to enter administrative information related to the network. Information Displays the device name and comment, MAC address, and the active protocol of the machine. Interface ❖ I/O Timeout (USB) Select the USB timeout from the drop down list.
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Printer Configuration TCP/IP ❖ IP Address This device's network IP address. Enter it in the following format: "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (replace "x" with the appropriate numbers, for example: "123.123.123.123"). ❖ Subnet Mask Specify the part of the IP address used as the subnet mask. Enter it in the fol- lowing format: "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx"...
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment Network 2 Tab Use this page to enter administrative information related to the network. NetWare ❖ Frame Type In the list, select the frame type you want to use. The default setting is [Auto Select], which detects the frame type automatically.
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Printer Configuration SMTP ❖ SMTP Authentication Select whether to log on to the SMTP server using SMTP AUTH for sending e-mail. ❖ Port Number Enter the port number used for sending e-mail to the SMTP server. Enter a value between 1 and 65535. ❖...
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment Network 3 Tab SNMP ❖ Community Name Enter the name of the community to which the network interface board be- longs. You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Only requests from hosts whose community name matches the name you set here will be accept- ❖...
Printer Configuration Printer Tab Displays the printer settings. ❖ Orientation Specifies the default page orientation. • Portrait Prints the document so that the paper's shorter sides are horizontal. • Landscape Prints the document so that the paper's longer sides are horizontal. Note ❒...
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Using Smart Organizing Monitor under the Macintosh Environment ❖ Resolution Displays the available resolution. Higher resolutions produce better print quality but require more time to print. ❖ Color Profile Select the color profile. • Solid Color Reproduces color-accurate colorimetric images. •...
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Appendix Appendix Trademarks • Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation, Inc. • Apple, AppleTalk, Macintosh, and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and other countries. • NetWare and NDS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. •...