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  • Page 1 8124 User Guide Color Laser Printer...
  • Page 2 Adobe, Adobe Type Connection, Acrobat, PostScript, the PostScript logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Novell, Netware are registered trademark of Novell, Inc., in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, Mac OS, TrueType are trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing the TallyGenicom 8124. Written with the new user in mind, this User Guide provides the necessary information on how to prepare this machine as a printer, how to operate print jobs, and precautions on operating the printer functions. To get the most out of this printer, please read this guide before using it.

  • Page 4: Types Of Manuals

    Types of Manuals Guides supplied with this printer and their contents Quick Start Guide Installation procedure for the printer. Manual included in Software Pack CD-ROM User Guide (this manual) Descriptions of print settings Menu items on the control panel Replacing consumables Reports/lists HP-GL,HP-GL/2 Emulation Settings Guide (HPGL.pdf) Setting items of the HP-GL and HP-GL/2 emulation modes...

  • Page 5: Refer To The On-Line Manual/Help

    Refer to the On-line Manual/Help Using On-line Help Using the On-line Help, you can check the descriptions of items in the printer driver properties dialog box and how to set each function. Procedure Click [Start] on the taskbar, select [Printers] from the [Settings] menu, and display the properties dialog box corresponding to your printer.

  • Page 6: Features Of Tallygenicom 8124

    Features of TallyGenicom 8124 olor and black & white printing at 24 sheets per erfect image quality minute for printing business Printing speed of 24 sheets per documents. minute for A4 size print jobs is possible for both Business documents featuring text color and black &...

  • Page 7: Sided Print

    eatures in Brief Multiple Up 2 sided print Poster Prints multiple pages on a single Prints on both sides of the Prints an image across multiple sheet of paper with options of paper (when optional pages; suitable for creating different layouts. duplex unit is installed).

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ..........................3 Types of Manuals ......................... 4 Refer to the On-line Manual/Help ..................5 Features of TallyGenicom 8124 ................... 6 Contents ..........................8 Using This Guide ........................ 13 Safety Notes ........................14 The Objectives of the International Energy Star Program ..........24 Illegal Copies and Printouts ....................
  • Page 9 1.10 Installing the AdobePS Printer Driver (Macintosh) ..........82 1.10.1 Installation Procedure (Mac OS 9.x or earlier) ........82 1.10.2 Setting the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9.x or earlier) ......... 83 1.10.3 Installation Procedure (Mac OS X)............85 1.10.4 Adding a Printer (Mac OS X)..............86 1.10.5 Options....................
  • Page 10 Changing Paper Types ..................128 3.4.1 Printing after Changing the Paper Type in Tray 5 (bypass tray) ..128 3.4.2 Printing after Changing the Paper Type in Trays 1 to 4 ....... 129 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print ..........130 3.5.1 Registering User ID and Password .............
  • Page 11 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Type of Problem ....................200 6.1.1 Course of action for troubleshooting ........... 200 Clearning Paper Jams ..................201 6.2.1 Removing Jammed Paper in Trays 1 to 4..........202 6.2.2 Removing Jammed Paper in Tray 5 (Bypass Tray)......203 6.2.3 Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover C (Lower Left Cover)....
  • Page 12 Adjusting Gradation ................... 271 7.8.1 Gradation Adjustment ................. 271 7.8.2 Performing Gradation Adjustment ............272 Adjusting Color Registration ................281 7.9.1 Printing Color Registration Chart ............281 7.9.2 How to Get the Adjustment Value ............282 7.9.3 Entering the Adjustment Value............283 7.10 Moving the Printer ....................

  • Page 13: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This section describes the organization of this guide. Prerequisite Knowledge This guide assumes that the operator has a basic knowledge of the operating environment of the computer in use, networking environments, and how to operate a personal computer. For more information about the environment of the computer in use, basic knowledge of networking environments, and how to operate a personal computer, refer to the manuals provided with the computer, OS (operating...

  • Page 14: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes For your own safety, please read this page carefully before using the printer. Graphic symbols used throughout this guide. Used for items that if not followed strictly, can lead to severe or fatal injuries. Used for items that if not followed strictly, can cause injuries to user or damages to printer.
  • Page 15 When lifting the printer, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid possible injuries to your back. When lifting the machine, face the right/left side and rear panel, and firmly grip the recessed areas provided on both sides and rear of the machine. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any other areas.
  • Page 16 When the printer is installed, be sure to lock the caster stoppers. An unlocked machine may fall over or slide and cause injuries. OTHERS The printer is capable of operating normally within the following recommended environmental limits. Temperature range 10-32°C humidity range 15-85% (no condensation).
  • Page 17 For Power & Earth Connection The power specifications are listed below. The specifications that apply to your printer depend on your printer configuration. Connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet. Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric shock. If in doubt, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers.
  • Page 18 To prevent fire or electric shock, follow the instructions below based on your printer configuration. If in doubt, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers. - If your printer is a 220-240 V model, there is no need to attach a separate earth line since the earth connection is incorporated in the power line.
  • Page 19 When the printer is not used over an extended period of time, switch it off and, when the display turns off, unplug it. If an unused printer is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation can cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire.
  • Page 20 For Machine Operation Do not place any liquid container such as a vase or coffee cup on the printer. Spilt water can cause a fire or electric shock. Do not place any metal parts such as staples or clips on the printer. If metal and flammable parts get into the printer, they can short-circuit internal components, and cause fire or electric shock.
  • Page 21 Never touch areas labeled as “High Voltage.” You can get an electric shock. Never touch a labeled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it by yourself to avoid injuries or burns.
  • Page 22 OTHERS Do not unpack consumables before use. Store consumables in a cool, dry, and clean environment, away from an open flame, and out of direct exposure to sunlight. When using consumables, read and observe operating instructions and safeguards given on the package and container. Post-consumer toner cartridges and drum cartridges are recycled for resource conservation.
  • Page 23 Labels indicating Warning and Caution Warning and caution labels are attached inside the printer to ensure safe use of this printer. Read and follow the instructions carefully for your safety.

  • Page 24: The Objectives Of The International Energy Star Program

    The Objectives of the International Energy Star Program To protect the global environment and conserve energy sources, the International Energy Star Program encourages the following product features. TallyGenicom confirms 8124 satisfies the requirements for this program. Sleep Mode feature This product has a power-saving feature, which switches the printer to the sleep mode automatically if the printer is on and not operated for a certain period of time.

  • Page 25: Illegal Copies And Printouts

    Illegal Copies and Printouts Copying or printing certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy or print in your country. Currency Banknotes and checks Bank and government bonds and securities...
  • Page 27 Setting Printer Environment Printer Environments.................. 28 Setting the Printer Environment With the Quick Setup Menu..... 30 Setting the IP Address ................33 Configuring from the Computer (Embedded Web Server) ......39 Checking the Settings ................42 Installing the PCL Printer Driver..............44 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)......

  • Page 28: Printer Environments

    Printer Environments This section describes the different printer environments that can be set up for this printer. When connected to a computer directly, this printer can be used as a local printer. Also, when connected to a network, it can be used as a network printer. On the control panel, enable the port you want to use.
  • Page 29 1.1 Printer Environments Environment available for each OS Network Connection type Local Port name Parallel USB1.1 USB2.0 NetWare Port9100 EtherTalk Protocol TCP/IP TCP/IP IPX/SPX NetBEUI TCP/IP TCP/IP TCP/IP AppleTalk Windows 95 Windows 98 *1,3 *2,3 *1,3 *2,3 Windows Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 *2,4 Windows XP...

  • Page 30: Setting The Printer Environment With The Quick Setup Menu

    Setting the Printer Environment With the Quick Setup Menu When setting the printer environment, you can use the Quick Setup menu to configure the minimum required settings. Setting items with the Quick Setup menu The following items can be set using the Quick Setup menu. Follow the instructions displayed on the control panel to configure the settings.
  • Page 31 1.2 Setting the Printer Environment With the Quick Setup Menu Settings with the Setup menu Configure the required settings on the control panel according to the following procedures: If you changed settings using the Quick Setup menu, the [System Settings List] may not be correct when printed in step 8.
  • Page 32 1.2 Setting the Printer Environment With the Quick Setup Menu Continued from the previous page Print Settings List? R/N/Y (7) Use the < > or < > button to select [R/N/Y]. (Here, select [Y]). Print Settings List? R/N/Y (8) Press the <Eject/Set> button. Print Settings Printing...

  • Page 33: Setting The Ip Address

    Setting the IP Address This section describes the procedures to set the IP address. You can set the IP address with one of the following methods. Using the Quick Setup menu on the control panel. Setting the IP address from the control panel. This section describes the procedure to set the IP address from the control panel.
  • Page 34 1.3 Setting the IP Address Printing out [System Settings List] Procedure Refer to “Checking the Settings” (P.42), and print out the [System Settings List]. In the [System Settings List], check the address of each of [TCP/IP: IP Address], [TCP/IP: Subnet Mask], [TCP/IP: Gateway Address] and [WINS: Primary Wins Server Address], [WINS: Secondary Wins Server Address] under [Communication Settings].

  • Page 35: Setting Address

    1.3 Setting the IP Address 1.3.1 Setting Address This section describes the procedure to set the IP address on the control panel. Depending on the network environment used, you may need to set subnet mask and gateway address. Consult your network administrator for details on setting the needed item.
  • Page 36 1.3 Setting the IP Address Continued from the previous page IP Address 000.000.000.000* (10) Use the < > < > < > < > buttons to enter the IP address. IP Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX (11) Press the <Eject/Set> button. Get IP Address Manual * To set the subnet mask and gateway address continuously, press the <...
  • Page 37 1.3 Setting the IP Address Continued from the previous page Network/Port TCP/IP Settings (6) Press the < > button. TCP/IP Settings Get IP Address (7) Press the < > or < > button several times. TCP/IP Settings Subnet Mask (8) Press the < >...
  • Page 38 1.3 Setting the IP Address Continued from the previous page Gateway Address XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX* (16) Press the <Menu> button (to reboot the printer). Ready to print (The printer returns to the standby mode. It can now receive data at any time.)

  • Page 39: Configuring From The Computer (Embedded Web Server)

    Configuring from the Computer (Embedded Web Server) 1.4.1 About Embedded Web Server Embedded Web Server is a service that enables you to use a web browser to display the printer/job status or change the settings of this printer when it has been configured for use in TCP/IP environment.
  • Page 40 1.4 Configuring from the Computer (Embedded Web Server) Items that can be set with Embedded Web Server Main functions that can be set in each tab sheet of Embedded Web Server are as follows: Tab name Main function Jobs Displays the job list and job history. You can also delete jobs. Status Displays the paper type/remaining amount of the paper loaded in the paper tray, the status of the output tray, and the remaining amount/...

  • Page 41: Using Embedded Web Server

    1.4 Configuring from the Computer (Embedded Web Server) 1.4.2 Using Embedded Web Server To use this services, start the web browser by the following procedure. If Embedded Web Server screen does not appear even though you follow the procedure below, refer to “About Web browser settings for using Embedded Web Server”...

  • Page 42: Checking The Settings

    Checking the Settings To check the configured printer environment, print out the [System Settings List]. Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.) (1) Press the <Menu> button. Menu (The menu screen is displayed.) Print Language (2) Press the < >...
  • Page 43 1.5 Checking the Settings Check the IP address settings. Check the network/port settings.

  • Page 44: Installing The Pcl Printer Driver

    The drivers for the Windows operating systems (OS) are available for the printer. The printer drivers are stored on the TallyGenicom 8124 auto-run CD. If the CD does not either auto run or you wish to manually install the drivers you can add the printer drivers and...

  • Page 45: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me) The procedure for installing the 8124 printer driver onto Windows 95/Windows 98/Me is described in this section. Here, we will use Windows 98 as an example. Once the driver is installed, see the “Network Print Environment User Guide”...
  • Page 46 Manual installation procedure Start Windows 98. Insert the 8124 Auto Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM starts automatically, cancel the auto run installation by clicking on Exit. On the Start menu, point to Settings and click Printers.
  • Page 47 1.6 Installing the PCL Printer Driver Click Next. Select LPT1: and click Next. Click Next. Say No to [Test Page] and click Finish.

  • Page 48: Configuring The Driver

    1.6 Installing the PCL Printer Driver Configuring the Driver TallyGenicom 8124 printer icon has been added in the Printers folder by driver installation. To configure the driver correctly you need to follow the next few steps. Right-click on TallyGenicom 8124 Icon and select Properties. Then select Paper tab and set the correct paper size loaded in the printer trays (i.e.
  • Page 49 Windows 2000/XP. In this case, click Cancel to close the dialog box. Insert the 8124 Auto Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, go to [My Computer] and double click the CD-ROM drive icon.
  • Page 50 Manual installation procedure Start Windows 2000/XP. Insert the 8124 Auto Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM starts automatically, cancel the auto run installation by clicking on Exit. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] and click Printers and Faxes.
  • Page 51 1.6 Installing the PCL Printer Driver Next select the Options tab and select all the options installed on the printer. To confirm the printer and the computer can communicate correctly, print a test page. Click Print Test Page in the [General] tab. A dialog box is displayed to confirm whether or not the test page has been printed correctly.

  • Page 52: Obtaining The Latest Printer Driver

    1.6 Installing the PCL Printer Driver Obtaining the latest printer driver There may be new printer drivers with future upgrades and you can download the latest version of printer driver from the TallyGenicom home page. Before the printer driver can be networked over Windows NT 4.0 system, it is necessary to set up TCP/IP Protocol and Microsoft TCP/IP Printing.

  • Page 53: Installing The Adobeps Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)

    Install AdobePS 4.5.4 printer driver onto Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me by fol- lowing the procedure below. The printer drivers are stored on the TallyGenicom 8124 auto-run CD. When it starts up you are given choose of installing PCL or Post Script drivers on Windows OS. If the CD does not...
  • Page 54 Manual installation procedure Start Windows 98. Insert the 8124 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate language folder. Click on Adobe PS Setup file Icon then follow the setup process on the screen.
  • Page 55 1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) Browse to the drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate language folder & OS (Win9x). Select PPD file [TallyGenicom 8124 PS] and click Click OK. Click Next.
  • Page 56 1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) Enter the printer name, specify other items as necessary and click Next. Click Install. Select whether to configure your printer now and click Next. The printer can also be configured after all installation has been completed. Refer to “1.7.2 Printer Driver Properties”...
  • Page 57 1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) If you click Disagree in the End User License Agreement When you click Disagree button in the End User License Agreement, the following dialog box appears. Click the No button to return to 5 and continue the operation. Click the Yes button to cancel installation.

  • Page 58: Printer Driver Properties

    1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) 1.7.2 Printer Driver Properties To view the printer driver properties, select the printer icon in the Printers window, then click the Properties command on the File menu. Device Options Settings This section describes the settings of the [Device Options] tab. Select the function that you want to set in Features List and change the settings in the Change box below.
  • Page 59 1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) Device Options Settings (continued) This section describes the settings in the Options tab. Select the settings that you want to make in Hardware Options and change them in the Change box below. To use this function, it is necessary to make appropriate settings in this tab.
  • Page 60 1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) RGB Color Correction Specify the coloration of the RGB Color Correction. Normal  This setting is optimized for printing documents that contain text and graphs, such as a business documents. Photo  This setting is optimized for printing photos or images with gradations. Select this setting when printing images in RGB.

  • Page 61: How To Use Help

    1.7 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me) 1.7.3 How to Use Help This section describes how to use Help. Procedure You can see in the upper right, or the Help button in the lower right of the printer driver properties dialog box. Click and a “?”...

  • Page 62: Installing The Adobeps Printer Driver (Windows Nt)

    Windows NT. In this case, click Cancel to close the dialog box. Insert the 8124 Auto Installer CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, go to My Computer and double click the CD-ROM drive icon.
  • Page 63 Manual installation procedure Start Windows NT. Insert the 8124 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate language folder. Click on Adobe PS setup file Icon then follow the setup process on the screen.
  • Page 64 1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) Click Next. Select shared or not shared and click Next. Enter the printer name, specify other items as necessary and click Next. Click Install. Select whether to configure your printer now and click Next.
  • Page 65 1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) The printer can also be configured after all installation has been completed. Refer to “1.8.2 Device Options and Print Settings” below. Set each item and click OK. Select all the options installed on the printer. Click Finish.
  • Page 66 1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) If you click Disagree in the End User License Agreement When you click the [Disagree] button in the End User License Agreement, the following dialog box appears. Click the No button to return to step 5 and continue the operation. Click the Yes button to cancel the installation.

  • Page 67: Device Options And Print Settings

    1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) 1.8.2 Device Options and Print Settings This section describes printer specific settings in the settings in the printer driver [Properties] and document presets. Installable Options in the [Device Settings] tab [Configuration] tab Printer Specific Sections in the [Device Settings] of the [Advanced] tab [Output Settings] tab You can also refer to Help for explanations of these settings.

  • Page 68: Advanced Tab Settings

    1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) Side Output Tray Specify whether an optional Face Up Tray is installed. Advanced Tab Settings This section describes the settings of Printer Features in the Advanced tab. Select the items in Printer Features under Document Options of the Advanced tab and change the settings in the Change Setting box at the bottom of the tab.
  • Page 69 1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) Output Color Specify whether to print in color or black. RGB Color Correction Specify the coloration of the RGB Color Correction. Normal  This setting is optimized for printing documents that contain text and graphs, such as a business documents.
  • Page 70 1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) Substitute Tray Specify what action to take when the paper for the print size is not loaded in the machine. Use Printer Settings Use the printer setting. The settings can be confirmed on the printer control panel. Display Message Display paper supply messages on the printer control panel.

  • Page 71: How To Use Help

    1.8 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows NT) 1.8.3 How to Use Help This section describes how to use Help. Procedure The Help button ( in the figure below) appears on the upper right of the printer driver properties dialog box. Click and a “?”...

  • Page 72: Installing The Adobe Ps Printer Driver (Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003)

    Log on as a Power User group member or an Administrator. Refer to the Windows 2000 documentation for details about the Power User group. Insert the 8124 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate language & OS folder.
  • Page 73 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Select Browse. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate language folder and OS (Win2000). Select [PPD file TallyGenicom 8124 PS] and click OK.
  • Page 74 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Click OK. Click Next. Select shared or not shared (If shared is selected then Enter the printer name) and click Next. Enter the printer name and click Next. Click Install. Select whether to configure your printer now and click Next.
  • Page 75 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Select the correct paper size loaded in the trays . Select the installable options fitted on the printer then click OK.
  • Page 76 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Click Finish. Confirm that the printer has been added in the Printers window. This completes the installation of the printer driver. Remove the CD-ROM from the drive. Store your CD-ROM in a safe place.

  • Page 77: Device Options And Print Settings

    1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) 1.9.2 Device Options and Print Settings This section describes the settings specific to the printer, which are among the settings to be made using the printer driver properties. For other items, refer to the Help. Installable Options in the Device Settings tab Sections Specific to the Printer in [Printer Features] of the [Advanced Options] dialog box To view the Device Settings, select the printer in the Printers window, then click [Properties]...

  • Page 78: Advanced Options Dialog Box Settings

    1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Advanced Options Dialog Box Settings This section describes the settings of the Advanced Options dialog box displayed when clicking Advanced in the Layout tab. Select the items from Printer Features and change them on the menu displayed to the right.
  • Page 79 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Draft Mode Specify whether to reduce the amount of toner used when printing drafts. When you select On, the overall printed color becomes lighter. This is best for printing documents when print quality is not necessary. Custom Paper Image Specify whether to correct the paper orientation when printing on custom paper.
  • Page 80 1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) Advanced Options Dialog Box Settings (continued) This section describes the settings in the Color Settings tab. Settings Output Color Specify whether to print in color or black. Print Mode Specify whether to give priority to the print speed or the image quality. RGB Color Correction Specify the coloration of the RGB Color Correction.

  • Page 81: How To Use Help

    1.9 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003) 1.9.3 How to Use Help This section describes how to use Help. Procedure The Help button, as shown below, appears on the upper right of the printer driver properties dialog box. Click and a “?”...

  • Page 82: Installing The Adobeps Printer Driver (Macintosh)

    Here is the procedure to install AdobePS 8.8, as an example. Procedure Insert the 8124 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate Mac OS9 folder. Click on Adobe PS Installer file Icon, then follow the setup process on the srceen.

  • Page 83: Setting The Printer Driver (Mac Os 9.X Or Earlier)

    Chooser, then click Create. It automatically searches for the printer and sets the PPD file. If the PPD file is not found automatically then you need to copy TallyGenicom 8124.ppd file from the CD-ROM into the following location:...
  • Page 84 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) (1) Click Select PPD. (2) Select your printer model in the list, then click Select. The PPD file for this machine is set. Click Configure to set the options. You can change the print settings after you install the printer driver. To use the function of the options, it is necessary to set [Configure].

  • Page 85: Installation Procedure (Mac Os X)

    The printer driver does not need to be installed on the Mac OS X. It uses the Adobe PostScript driver that is provided with the OS. Procedure Insert the 8124 CD into your CD-ROM drive. Browse to the \drivers\PS folder of the CD-ROM and select the appropriate Mac OSX folder. Double-click on TallyGenicom PPD Installer Icon, then follow the setup process on the srceen.

  • Page 86: Adding A Printer (Mac Os X)

    1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1.10.4 Adding a Printer (Mac OS X) After the PPD file has been installed, set the PPD file for the printer driver, and then add the printer. The printer driver controls the printer functions based on the information in the PPD file.
  • Page 87 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Select the protocol used to connect the printer. When using Apple Talk Select Apple Talk from the menu, and specify the zone for the printer being used. Select the printer you are using from the list. Select Auto Select from Printer Model.
  • Page 88 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Select TG from Printer Model, and then select TallyGenicom 8124. Click Add. This completes the addition of a printer. Regarding printer options Click Printers on the Print Center menu bar, and select Show Info.

  • Page 89: Options

    1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) 1.10.5 Options This section describes the printer options and the printer driver settings. Printer Specific Options Settings For Mac OS 9.x and earlier This section describes Installable Options for operating systems earlier than Mac OS 9.x.
  • Page 90 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) For Mac OS X This section describes Installable Options for Mac OS X. Procedure Click Printers on the Print Center menu bar, and select Show Info. Select Installable Options, and select the options that have been installed on the printer.

  • Page 91: Printer Driver Settings

    1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) This item is displayed in Mac OS X only. Duplex Module Sets whether or not the Duplex Unit is mounted. When the Duplex Unit is mounted on the machine, set to Available. Side Output Tray Specify whether an optional Face Up Tray is installed.
  • Page 92 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Specify the functions that you want to set.
  • Page 93 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Settings This section describes the settings of the Printer Specific Options list. The settings that can be selected vary depending on which options have been installed. Make these settings after specifying the installed options in Configure. “Printer Specific Options Settings”, (P.89) Output Destination Set the destination for output.
  • Page 94 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Print Mode Specify whether to give priority to the print speed or the image quality. Output Color Specify whether to print in color or black. RGB Color Correction Specify the coloration of the RGB Color Correction. Normal ...
  • Page 95 1.10 Installing the Adobe PS Printer Driver (Macintosh) Substitute Tray Specify what action to take when the paper for the print size is not loaded in the machine. Use Printer Settings Use the printer setting. The settings can be confirmed on the printer control panel. Display Message Display paper supply messages on the printer control panel.

  • Page 96: Network Environments And Example Connections

    1.11 Network Environments and Example Connections This printer can be connected to a network through the Ethernet interface. The printer supports multiple protocols. As a result, one printer can be shared even from different network environments. This section describes the different network environments that be set up for the printer. 1.11.1 Network environments ...
  • Page 97 1.11 Network Environments and Example Connections To do this, you will need to set up the IP address on the printer and the Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me computer. Network Print Environment User Guide, Chapter 1, Printing Using TCP/IP Direct Print Utility" For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 You can print directly from a Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Mac OS X computer through the OS standard LPR port (standard TCP/IP port for...
  • Page 98 1.11 Network Environments and Example Connections For UNIX You can print from a UNIX workstation by using LPR or LP commands. To do this, you will need to set up the IP address on the printer and the UNIX workstation. Network Print Environment User Guide, Chapter 6, “Printing from "...
  • Page 99 1.11 Network Environments and Example Connections  NetWare The printer can be used in an environment using Novell NetWare as a network OS. Network Print Environment User Guide, Chapter 5, “Printing throug NetWare" EtherTalk As the printer supports EtherTalk protocol, you can print from Macintosh. Network Print Environment User Guide, Chapter 7, “Printing from a Macintosh Computer"...

  • Page 101: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Main Components and Their Functions ......... 102 Switching On/Off the Power ............106 Canceling Sleep Mode..............107 Canceling/Checking Print Jobs ............108 Loading Configuration of Options and Paper Settings of Trays..111...

  • Page 102: Main Components And Their Functions

    Main Components and Their Functions 2.1.1 Main Unit Front view The illustration on the left shows when a Duplex Unit (option), a 3 Tray Module (option) and a Face Up Tray (option) are installed. Name Function Output tray The tray where documents are ejected with the printed side facing down.
  • Page 103 2.1 Main Components and Their Functions Rear view Inside Name Function USB connector The connector to connect a USB cable. Network interface The connector to connect a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet connector interface cable. Parallel interface The connector to connect a Centronics-compatible interface cable connector for a connection with a computer.

  • Page 104: Control Panel

    2.1 Main Components and Their Functions 2.1.2 Control Panel This section describes the control panel. Name Function Indicator Check the position of the cover or tray corresponding to the message when an error occurs. <Ready> indicator When this indicator is on, the printer is ready to receive data from the computer.

  • Page 105: Lcd Indications

    2.1 Main Components and Their Functions 2.1.3 LCD Indications The LCD has two types of screens; the [Print Mode] screen to indicate the printer status, and the [Menu Mode] screen to configure settings for the printer. The messages displayed in the LCD differs depending on optional accessories installed and the settings on this printer.

  • Page 106: Switching On/Off The Power

    Switching On/Off the Power When using this printer, switch on the power to the printer. When you finish all print jobs for the day or will not use the printer for a long time, switch off the power. When the power to the printer is switched off, print data remaining in the printer and information spooled in the memory will be erased.

  • Page 107: Canceling Sleep Mode

    Canceling Sleep Mode To save power, the printer is switched to the sleep mode (power saver mode) if it does not receive print data for a certain period of time. By default, the printer is switched to the sleep mode if it does not receive print data for 15 minutes.

  • Page 108: Canceling/Checking Print Jobs

    Canceling/Checking Print Jobs To abort print jobs, cancel the print instruction for the print jobs from the computer first. If the print instruction cannot be canceled from the computer, cancel it from the printer. You can also check the status of print jobs from the computer. 2.4.1 Canceling Printing From the Computer This section describes the procedures to cancel print instructions from the computer.

  • Page 109: Canceling Print Jobs From The Printer

    2.4 Canceling/Checking Print Jobs 2.4.2 Canceling Print Jobs From the Printer Canceling print jobs in the process of printing To cancel print jobs in the process of printing from the printer, press the <Cancel Job> button on the control panel. However, printing of the current page will be completed.

  • Page 110: Checking Print Jobs Of Print Instruction

    2.4 Canceling/Checking Print Jobs 2.4.3 Checking Print Jobs of Print Instruction Checking with Windows The procedure to check print jobs of print instruction is as follows. Procedure Click [Start], then select [Printers and Faxes] (or [Settings]>[Printers] depending on OS). Double-click the icon corresponding to the printer. Check [Status] in the displayed window.

  • Page 111: Loading Configuration Of Options And Paper Settings Of Trays

    Loading Configuration of Options and Paper Settings of Trays When the printer is used as a network printer, the printer driver can automatically load the configuration of the printer options, and the paper type and size that are specified for a tray on the control panel.
  • Page 112 2.5 Loading Configuration of Options and Paper Settings of Trays The paper size and orientation in the [Paper Tray Attributes] list box are automatically updated with the detected values. For the paper type in the [Paper Tray Attributes] list box, the paper type set on the control panel is loaded.
  • Page 113 Printing Printing from the Computer............114 Printing Transparencies ..............116 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes ........119 Changing Paper Types..............128 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print......130 Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print ....135 Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print ............140...

  • Page 114: Printing From The Computer

    Printing from the Computer 3.1.1 Flow of Printing ® This section describes the basic flow of printing from a Windows environment. (This may differ according to the computer or system structure used.) Start up an application on the computer For information about the process, refer to the manual of the application program. If necessary Check the paper When you change the type of paper loaded, make either of the following settings...

  • Page 115: Setting Printing Features

    3.1 Printing from the Computer 3.1.2 Setting Printing Features You can set most printing features in the tab sheets of the properties dialog box of the printer driver which appears when printing from the application program, or that of the printer icon which is installed on your computer. When setting the features, switch the settings displayed on the properties dialog box by clicking each tab.

  • Page 116: Printing Transparencies

    Printing Transparencies This section describes how to print transparencies. For information about using Tray 5 (bypass tray), refer to “4.2 Loading Paper” (P.151). 3.2.1 Loading Transparencies For transparencies, load them into Tray 5 (bypass tray) or Tray 1. Transparencies with white borders or full color transparencies cannot be used. Procedure For Tray 5 (bypass tray) Load the transparencies with the side...

  • Page 117: Printing Transparencies

    3.2 Printing Transparencies 3.2.2 Printing Transparencies To configure the settings for printing transparencies, display the [Tray/Output] tab and the [Paper] tab. Here, we use Wordpad of Windows XP as an example. Depending on the application, the way to display the printer properties dialog box might differ. Refer to the guide for the application used.
  • Page 118 3.2 Printing Transparencies Click the [Paper] tab, and then select any desired size from [Paper Size]. From [Output Size], select the transparency size. Click [Print] to start printing.

  • Page 119: Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes

    Printing Non-Standard/ Long Paper Sizes This section describes how to print non-standard paper sizes such as long paper. The following paper sizes can be used in this printer. For Tray 1 For 2 to 4 For Tray 5 (bypass tray) Short edge Short edge Short edge...
  • Page 120 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Adjust the paper size guide to fit the long paper size. To prevent paper jam, remove the output paper from the tray one sheet by one. When using the Banner Tray (optional) Attaching the Banner Tray (optional) to Tray 5 (bypass tray) allows you to load up to 10 sheets of paper with a maximum long side length of 1200 mm.
  • Page 121 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Insert long-size paper with the side to be printed facing down through the bottom of the paper holder, and push it right to the end while aligning it with the paper guide. Printed side Insert the end of the paper to the paper holder with the edge curled as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 122: Setting Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes 3.3.2 Setting Non-Standard Paper Sizes Register non-standard sizes on the printer driver. To load paper of non-standard sizes into Trays 1 to 4 for printing, you also need to change the settings on the control panel. Settings on the control panel This procedure registers paper with a 200 mm short edge and a 300 mm long edge as an example.
  • Page 123 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Continued from the previous page (6) Press the < > or < > button several times to select [Paper Size]. Printer Settings Paper Size (7) Press the < > button. Paper Size Tray1Auto * (8) Press the < >...
  • Page 124 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Configuring the printer driver settings Customize non-standard paper sizes in the [Custom Paper Size] dialog box. The printer may be damaged if the correct paper size is not set while printing. The printer may be damaged if the correct paper size is not set while printing. For Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP,Windows Server 2003, only users with Administrator’s rights can change these settings.
  • Page 125 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Select the desired custom definition from the [Details] list box. In the [Change Setting For] group, specify the short edge and long edge. You can either enter the value with the keyboard or use the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the screen. The short edge cannot be longer than the long edge even if it is still within the allowable range.

  • Page 126: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes 3.3.3 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes The procedure to print on non-standard paper sizes is as follows. Here, we use Wordpad in Windows XP as an example. Depending on the application program, the way to display the printer properties dialog box might differ.
  • Page 127 3.3 Printing Non-Standard/Long Paper Sizes Select the document size from [Paper Size]. From [Output Size], select the non-standard paper size which was registered. Click [Print] to start printing.

  • Page 128: Changing Paper Types

    Changing Paper Types When changing the paper type in use, you also need to change the paper type setting. The procedure for setting the paper type differs between Trays 1 to 4 and Tray 5 (bypass tray). Here, we use Wordpad in Windows XP as an example. 3.4.1 Printing after Changing the Paper Type in Tray 5 (bypass tray) Depending on the application program, the way to display the printer properties dialog box might...

  • Page 129: Printing After Changing The Paper Type In Trays 1 To 4

    3.4 Changing Paper Types 3.4.2 Printing after Changing the Paper Type in Trays 1 to 4 When changing paper type in Trays 1 to 4, you need to change the paper type for the tray on the control panel. Depending on the application program, the way to display the printer properties dialog box might differ.

  • Page 130: Printing Confidential Documents - Secure Print

    Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print The Secure Print feature can be used when this printer has a Hard Disk Drive (optional). The Hard Disk Drive (optional) has a risk of failure. It is recommended to make a backup of important documents stored on the Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 131: Registering User Id And Password

    3.5 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print 3.5.1 Registering User ID and Password To use the Secure Print feature, you need to set the user ID and password beforehand. Procedure Click [Start] on the taskbar, select [Printers and Faxes] (or [Settings] > [Printers] depending on OS), and display the properties dialog box corresponding to the printer.

  • Page 132: Printing Secure Print Jobs

    3.5 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print 3.5.2 Printing Secure Print Jobs This section describes how to print Secure Print jobs. First, set and send the Secure Print job at the computer. Then, execute the print instruction at the printer to print out the data. At the computer Here, we use Wordpad of Windows XP as an example.
  • Page 133 3.5 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print Select [Secure Print] from the [Job Type] drop-down list box. From [Retrieve Document Name] in [Secure Print Settings], select either [Enter Document Name] or [Auto Retrieve]. If you select [Enter Document Name], enter the name equivalent to 12 bytes (12 characters) in the [Document Name] text box.
  • Page 134 3.5 Printing Confidential Documents – Secure Print Continued from the previous page Select User ID 1005.User1 (4) Press the < > button. Enter Password Press Set [ (5) Move the cursor with the < > button, and enter the password (within four digits) with the <...

  • Page 135: Printing After Checking Output Result - Sample Print

    Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print The Sample Print feature (checking the output and then printing the remaining copies) can be used when this printer has a Hard Disk Drive (optional). The Hard Disk Drive (optional) has a risk of failure. It is recommended to make a backup of important documents stored on the Hard Disk Drive.

  • Page 136: Setting Sample Print Jobs

    3.6 Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print 3.6.1 Setting Sample Print Jobs To use the Sample Print feature, you need to set the user ID beforehand. Procedure Click [Start] on the taskbar, select [Printers and Faxes] (or [Settings] > [Printers] depending on OS), and display the properties dialog box for the printer.

  • Page 137: Printing Sample Print Jobs

    3.6 Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print 3.6.2 Printing Sample Print Jobs This section describes how to print sample print jobs. First, set and send the sample print job at the computer. Then, execute the print instruction at the printer to print out the data. At the computer Here, we use Wordpad in Windows XP as an example.
  • Page 138 3.6 Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print Select [Sample Print] from the [Job Type] drop-down list box. When you set the number of copies to be printed to at least two, [Sample Print] is displayed. From [Retrieve Document Name] in [Sample Print Settings], select either [Enter Document Name] or [Auto Retrieve].
  • Page 139 3.6 Printing after Checking Output Result – Sample Print Continued from the previous page Select User ID 2002.yamada (4)Press the < > or < > button several times to select the user ID. Select User ID 2005.User1 (5)Press the < >...

  • Page 140: Printing E-Mail - E-Mail Print

    Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print E-mail can be sent to this printer from the computer when this printer is connected to the network and configured for TCP/IP communications and mail reception, it also has a Hard Disk Drive (optional). You can print the E-mail itself as well as the attached TIFF or PDF documents with this printer.
  • Page 141 3.7 Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print Configure the setting of the following items in the properties dialog box to match the mail environment. Be sure to click [Apply New Settings] to reboot the printer after completing the settings. *: default value Settings to define based on the Item...
  • Page 142 3.7 Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print Settings to define based on the Item Setting item Description Setting value protocol SMTP POP3 Protocol Receiving Sets how to receive e-mail messages. SMTP* Settings > E-Mail Protocol POP3 Print Mail Sets to insert the header of the e-mail onto None Headers and the attached documents (TIFF, PDF) when...

  • Page 143: Sending E-Mail

    3.7 Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print 3.7.2 Sending E-mail Attached files that can be sent Files that can be sent as attached documents are as follows. PDF file TIFF file This section describes how to send e-mail to the printer from the computer using Outlook Express as an example.

  • Page 144: Precautions For Sending Documents By E-Mail

    3.7 Printing E-Mail – E-Mail Print 3.7.3 Precautions for Sending Documents by E-mail Precautions on security The e-mail is sent through the Internet which is connected to computers all over the world. So, you need to pay much attention to security to prevent the e-mail from being intercepted or altered by a third party.

  • Page 145: Chapter 4 About Paper

    About Paper About Paper ................... 146 Loading Paper................151...

  • Page 146: About Paper

    About Paper Using the improper paper may cause paper jams, deterioration in print quality, failure, or damage to the printer. To get the most out of this printer, it is recommended to use the paper introduced here. If you want to use the paper other than that recommended, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers.

  • Page 147: Standard Paper

    4.1 About Paper Standard paper The standard paper suitable for this printer is as follows. Paper type selection G.S.M. Features of the paper Paper Printer Control and precautions for use (unit: g/m driver panel P paper Plain Plain Semi-heavyweight for in-house materials or general office use.
  • Page 148 4.1 About Paper Printable paper types and settings (paper type selection) Paper type selection G.S.M Paper type Description (unit:g/m Printer driver Control panel Plain 60 to 80 Plain Plain Regular paper used in-house for normal office documents Recycled 60 to 80 Recycled Recycled Regular recycled paper used in-house for...

  • Page 149: Paper That Cannot Be Used

    4.1 About Paper 4.1.2 Paper that cannot be used Do not use the following paper. Contact our Customer Support Center or your dealer if you have any questions. Transparency with white Digital coat glossy type border like FUJI XEROX Heat-sensitive paper Full Color Transparency No.

  • Page 150: Storage And Handling Of Paper

    4.1 About Paper 4.1.3 Storage and Handling of Paper Pay attention to the following when storing paper. Store paper in a cabinet or a place free from moisture. If the paper absorbs moisture, it may cause paper jams or deterioration in image quality. Store the remaining paper wrapped in its package.

  • Page 151: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper 4.2.1 Loading paper into Trays 1 to 4 This section describes how to load paper into Trays 1 to 4. The same steps are applied when changing the paper size in Trays 1 to 4. When a paper tray runs out of paper during printing, a message will appear on the control panel display.

  • Page 152: The Control Panel

    4.2 Loading Paper Align four corners of a paper stack, and load it in the tray with the side to be printed facing up. Do not load different paper types together. It may cause paper jams. Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line. Slowly push the paper tray right back Be careful not to push the paper tray too strongly.

  • Page 153: Loading Paper Into Tray 5 (Bypass Tray)

    4.2 Loading Paper 4.2.2 Loading Paper into Tray 5 (bypass tray) To print postcards, envelopes, or non-standard size paper which cannot be loaded in Trays 1 to 4, use Tray 5 (bypass tray). This section describes how to load paper into Tray 5 (bypass tray). Set paper type in the [Tray/Output] tab of the printer driver.

  • Page 154: About The Auto Tray Switch

    4.2 Loading Paper Adjust the paper size guide to fit the paper loaded. If you changed the type of paper loaded, change the paper type on the printer driver. To print without using the printer driver, like printing from a medium, set [Paper Type] on the control panel.

  • Page 155: Chapter 5 Setting Control Panel

    Setting Control Panel Outline of Common Menu .............. 156 Description of Common Menu ............161 List of Common Menu ..............192...

  • Page 156: Outline Of Common Menu

    Outline of Common Menu 5.1.1 About Menu Structure The Menu consists of “Common Menu” and “Mode Menu”. Mode Menu Common Menu Print Language HP-GL Ready to print Menu HPGL Extended settings Print Language Press the Print Language Menu <Menu> button Extended settings Report/List Menu...
  • Page 157 5.1 Outline of Common Menu The Common Menu has the following menu items. Common Menu Description Print Language The menu for setting HP-GL, HP-GL/2, PDF, and PCL emulation mode, and for configuring the settings related to functions to directly print PDF files. Setting operation is enabled in the Mode Menu.

  • Page 158: Changing Common Menu Settings

    5.1 Outline of Common Menu 5.1.2 Changing Common Menu Settings Basic operation Press the buttons shown below to display menu screen, or shift layers of each menu to set the printer features. Ready to print To display the menu setting screen Press the <Menu>...
  • Page 159 5.1 Outline of Common Menu Example: Changing the power saver mode settings This section describes, as an example, how to set the time to switch the printer to the power saver mode to [60Mins]. Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.) (1) Press the <Menu>...
  • Page 160 5.1 Outline of Common Menu Continued from the previous page System Settings Power Save Timer (12) Press the < > button. Power Save Timer (The time to switch the printer to the 15Mins * power save timer is displayed.) (13) Press the < >...

  • Page 161: Description Of Common Menu

    Description of Common Menu This section describes the items which you can set by [PDF], [PCL], [Admin Menu], and [Display Language] under [Print Language] of the Common Menu. For information about the operation to check the meter, refer to “7.7.1 Checking Total Number of Printed Pages by Meter”...
  • Page 162 5.2 Description of Common Menu Process Mode Selects the mode in which print jobs for PDF files are processed. The setting for [Layout] is disabled when [PS] is selected. [PS] Process PDF files using the functions of Adobe Post Script. Quantity Sets the number of copies in a range of 1 to 999.
  • Page 163 5.2 Description of Common Menu Collated Set whether to collate the printed sheets by copy (1, 2, 3...1, 2, 3...) when printing more than one copy. The default is [Off]. When [Process Mode] is set to [PS], the Hard Disk Drive (optional) is required to use the collating function.
  • Page 164 5.2 Description of Common Menu Paper Tray Sets the paper tray that supplies paper. Candidate values are shown below. [Auto] (default) The printer searches for the paper tray that has the paper size set in [Output Size] and paper is fed from that tray.
  • Page 165 5.2 Description of Common Menu Orientation Sets the paper orientation for printing. Candidate values are shown below. [Portrait] (default) [Landscape] The values set are changeable by commands. The setting takes on default value when the NVM is initialized. 2 Sided Print Sets two-sided printing.
  • Page 166 5.2 Description of Common Menu [CG Omega Bold] [CG Omega Bold Italic] [Garamond Antiqua] [Garamond Kursiv] [Garamond Halbfett] [Garamond Kursiv Halbfett] [Courier] (default) [Courier Italic] [Courier Bold] [Courier Bold Italic] [Letter Gothic] [Letter Gothic Italic] [Letter Gothic Bold] [Albertus Meduim] [Albertus Extra Bold] [Clarendon Condenced] [Coronet]...
  • Page 167 5.2 Description of Common Menu [SymbolPS] [Palatino Roman] [Palatino Italic] [Palatino Bold] [Palatino Bold Italic] [ITC Bookman Light] [ITC Bookman Light Italic] [ITC Bookman Demi] [ITC Bookman Demi Italic] [Helvetica Narrow] [Helvetica Narrow Oblique] [Helvetica Narrow Bold] [Helvetica Narrow Bold Oblique] [New Century Shoolbook Roman] [New Century Shoolbook Italic] [New Century Shoolbook Bold]...
  • Page 168 5.2 Description of Common Menu [Windows 3.1 Latin 2] [Windows 3.1 Latin 5] [DESKTOP] [PS Text] [MC Text] [Microsoft Publishing] [Math 8] [PS Math] [Pi Font] [Legal] [ISO 4 United Kingdom] [ISO 6 ASCII] [ISO 11 Swedish:names] [ISO 15 Italian] [ISO 17 Spanish] [ISO 21 German] [ISO 60 Norwegian v1]...
  • Page 169 5.2 Description of Common Menu Font Pitch Sets the pitch of the font in character per inch. Set the font pitch from 6.00 to 24.00, in 0.01 increments. Default is [10.00]. Pitch is the horizontal spacing of a fixed-space (bitmap or scalable) font in terms of number of characters per inch.
  • Page 170 5.2 Description of Common Menu Draft Mode Turns the Draft Mode on and off. Candidate values are shown below. [Disable] (default) [Enable] Draft mode causes the printer to use lesser amount of toner. As a result, pages printed with Draft mode turned on will be lighter than pages printed with it turned off.

  • Page 171: The System Administrator Menu

    5.2 Description of Common Menu 5.2.2 The System Administrator Menu The menu for configuring the settings for Network/Port, System Settings (such as alert tone, power saver mode), Printer Settings, Allocate Memory, Image Quality, initializing the printer’s settings or the hard disk, removal of form data. Network/Port The menu to configure necessary settings for the type of interface connected to the computer and communication in the network.
  • Page 172 5.2 Description of Common Menu Adobe Protocol Set the communication protocol for PostScript. [Normal] (default) Set when the communication protocol is ASCII format. [Binary] Set when the communication protocol is in Binary format. According to data, the processing of printing in Binary format may be faster than that of [Normal]. [TBCP] Set when both ASCII format and Binary format are installed in one communication protocol, and to switch by a specified control code.
  • Page 173 5.2 Description of Common Menu Set when using LPD. Port Status Set the status of the LPD port to [Enable] or [Disable] when switching off the power. Default is [Enable], which allows the use of the LPD port. When the port is set to [Enable], and if there is insufficient memory, the status of the port may automatically be reset to [Disable].
  • Page 174 5.2 Description of Common Menu NetWare Set when using NetWare. Port Status Set the status of the NetWare port to enabled or disabled when switching off the power. Default is [Disable]. Set to [Enable] when you use NetWare. When activating the port, the status of the port may be set to [Disable] due to insufficient memory. Set the unused port status to [Disable] or change the memory allocation capacity, in case of insufficient memory.
  • Page 175 5.2 Description of Common Menu Set when using SMB. Port Status Set the status of the SMB port to enabled or disabled when the power is switched on. Default is [Enable], to use SMB. If memory becomes insufficient when the port is set to [Enable], the status of the port may be automatically set to [Disable].
  • Page 176 5.2 Description of Common Menu Set when using IPP. Port Status Set the status of IPP port to enabled or disabled when switching of the power. Default is [Disable]. Set to [Enable] when you use IPP. If memory becomes insufficient when the port is set to [Enable], the status of the port may be automatically set to [Disable].
  • Page 177 5.2 Description of Common Menu EtherTalk Set when using EtherTalk. Port Status Set the status of EtherTalk port to enabled or disabled when the power is switched on. Default is [Disable]. Set [Enable] when you use EtherTalk. If memory becomes insufficient when the port is set to [Enable], the status of the port may be automatically set to [Disable].
  • Page 178 5.2 Description of Common Menu Adobe Protocol Set the communication protocol for PostScript. [Normal] (default) Set when the communication protocol is ASCII format. [Binary] Set when the communication protocol is Binary format. According to data, the processing speed of printing in Binary format may be faster than that of [Normal]. [TBCP] Set when both ASCII format and Binary format is installed in one communication protocol, and to switch by a specified control code.
  • Page 179 5.2 Description of Common Menu SNMP Set when using SNMP. You need to set the SNMP server to use an application, which controls printers remotely. Information from the printers is under control by the SNMP server, and the application collects information on the printers from the SNMP server. Port Status Set the status of the SNMP port to enabled or disabled when the power is switched on.
  • Page 180 5.2 Description of Common Menu InternetServices Set whether to use the Internet Services. When [Enable] is set, you can check the printer and the job status and change the settings of the printer on the web browser using Embedded Web Server. Default is [Enable]. To enable Internet services, you need to set the IP address on both the computer and this printer.
  • Page 181 5.2 Description of Common Menu Filter IP Filter Set whether to limit the reception IP address for printing . When [On] is set, a printing job cannot be processed except from registered IP addresses. The default is [Off]. In case the registered IP address is all 000. 000. 000. 000, the command is disabled even if [On] is selected. *3 (P.191) IP Address To limit acceptable IP addresses, register the IP address from which to receive print jobs.

  • Page 182: System Settings

    5.2 Description of Common Menu System Settings The menu for configuring the settings for functions such as alarm sound and the power saver mode. Alert Tone Set whether to activate the alarm when there is something wrong with this machine. Default is [Off]. The volume cannot be controlled.
  • Page 183 5.2 Description of Common Menu Auto Job History Set whether to print automatically the job history report, which is the information about finished print data. [Do not print] (default) The job history report is not printed automatically. [Print] When the memory capacity is full, the job history of the print data is automatically printed in order of the 50 oldest print jobs that have not been output.
  • Page 184 5.2 Description of Common Menu Time Format Select the time display either 12-hour or 24-hour. Time Zone If necessary, set the time zone. Daylight Savings, Start Date, End Date If necessary, set summer time. Drum Life End Message is displayed when the drum cartridge is nearly empty. After the message is displayed, you can normally print about 750 sheets.

  • Page 185: Printer Settings

    5.2 Description of Common Menu Printer Settings The menu sets the auto tray switch and the paper tray. Substitute Tray Set whether to print using substitute paper when the tray selected by the auto paper switch runs out of paper. When using this feature, select the paper size. [Off] (default) The message to load paper is indicated, instead of using substitute paper.
  • Page 186 5.2 Description of Common Menu Tray Priority When the optional paper tray is installed, set the priority of the trays from 1 to 4, to be automatically selected by the auto tray switch. The paper tray 5 (bypass tray) is not included in the selection. 1st to 3rd Set the target tray to [1] to [3].
  • Page 187 5.2 Description of Common Menu *3 (P.191) Allocate Memory The menu for changing capacity of form memory and memory of interface. Memory allocation for the machine is as follows. The memory types that can be allocated may be different according to the optional products installed. Memory type Standard ×...
  • Page 188 5.2 Description of Common Menu Buffer Size Set the memory capacity by each interface for reception buffer capacity, which is the area to store transported data from the computer temporarily. Set the spool, setting area, and the memory capacity for LPD, SMB, and IPP. You can change the receiving buffer capacity to status and destination.

  • Page 189: Image Quality

    5.2 Description of Common Menu Image Quality When the color gradation or the color registration print result is incorrect, they can be automatically adjusted. Adjust Gradation When the color gradation print result is incorrect, it can be automatically adjusted. Through this gradation adjustment, the image quality of this printer can be consistently maintained.
  • Page 190 5.2 Description of Common Menu Print Meter Initialize the meter report. After the initialization, the meter value is set to 0. Stored Documents Delete the document data stored as the secure print. If no document is available, the “No stored documents”...

  • Page 191: Engine Cleaning

    5.2 Description of Common Menu Engine Cleaning You can clean the inside mechanism of the printer from this mode. During the process of cleaning, never change any other features. Never change the menu or switch the power off during the cleaning when “Cleaning in Progress” is displayed on the LCD.

  • Page 192: List Of Common Menu

    List of Common Menu Following is the configuration of the Common Menu. Remarks Press < > The < > or < > button switches menus and features in < > < > the same layer. Press the < > button to shift one layer <...
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  • Page 199 Troubleshooting Type of Problem .................. 200 Clearning Paper Jams................. 201 Unusual Conditions ................213 Poor Print Quality ................217 List of Messages ................. 222 Network-Related Problems ..............236 Mail-Related Problems................ 239 Ejecting Remaining Data – When Printing Stops Halfway Through..240...

  • Page 200: Type Of Problem

    Type of Problem 6.1.1 Course of action for troubleshooting The course of action for troubleshooting is as follows. Follow the steps below. A problem Check “6.3 Unusual Conditions” (P.213) Is the print quality bad? If the print quality is poor “6.4 Poor Print Quality”...

  • Page 201: Clearning Paper Jams

    Clearning Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, an error message appears on the control panel display indicating where the paper is jammed, and printing stops. This printer stops and makes a beep sound. Check the paper jam position with the indicator on the left side of the control panel, and remove the jammed paper.

  • Page 202: Removing Jammed Paper In Trays 1 To 4

    6.2 Clearning Paper Jams 6.2.1 Removing Jammed Paper in Trays 1 to 4 If a paper jam occurs in paper trays 1 to 4, check the tray that is indicated on the display by the indicator on the left of the control panel, and remove the jammed paper according to the steps below.

  • Page 203: Removing Jammed Paper In Tray 5 (Bypass Tray)

    6.2 Clearning Paper Jams 6.2.2 Removing Jammed Paper in Tray 5 (Bypass Tray) If a paper jam occurs in paper tray 5 (bypass tray), remove the jammed paper according to the steps below. Procedure Check the back (behind the paper supply section) of paper tray 5 (bypass tray), and remove the jammed paper if there is any.

  • Page 204: Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover C (Lower Left Cover)

    6.2 Clearning Paper Jams 6.2.3 Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover C (Lower Left Cover) When a paper jam occurs inside cover C (lower left cover) on the left side of the tray module, remove the jammed paper according to the steps below. A paper jam message for cover C (lower left cover) is displayed if a 3 Tray Module (optional) or 1 Tray Module (optional) is installed.
  • Page 205 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams Tray module Procedure Slowly open cover C (lower left cover) while pulling the release lever. Remove the jammed paper. If the paper is torn, check whether any pieces of paper are left inside the printer. Slowly close cover C (lower left cover) by pushing its center part.

  • Page 206: Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover B (Duplex Unit Cover)

    6.2 Clearning Paper Jams 6.2.4 Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover B (Duplex Unit Cover) If a paper jam occurs inside cover B (duplex unit cover), remove the jammed paper according to the steps below. A paper jam message for cover B (duplex unit cover) is displayed when the Duplex Unit (optional) is installed.

  • Page 207: Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover A (Left Cover)

    6.2 Clearning Paper Jams 6.2.5 Removing Jammed Paper Inside Cover A (Left Cover) If a paper jam occurs inside cover A (left cover), remove the jammed paper according to the steps below. If long-size paper is jammed, remove the jammed paper according to the steps in “For long-size paper”...
  • Page 208 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams If the head of the jammed paper comes out in the direction of the output tray, pull out the paper in the direction of the output tray. Two or three printed sheets may get dirty immediately after removing the jammed paper.
  • Page 209 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams For long-size paper If long-size paper is jammed, remove it according to the steps below. The image may be on the transfer rolls (black rubber rollers) of the BTR unit and IDT unit. When removing the jammed paper, do not touch these transfer rolls. Otherwise, the image quality may be affected or the transfer roll may be damaged, requiring replacement.
  • Page 210 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams If the paper does not reach the BTR unit, pull it out in the direction indicated by the arrows as shown in the diagram. Never touch the area (the fuser unit and surroundings) labelled “High Temperature”. You may suffer burns. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the fuser unit or the roller, do not try to remove it by yourself.
  • Page 211 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams Hold the head of the paper with both hands, and pull it out in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the diagram. Never touch the area (the fuser unit and surroundings) labelled “High Temperature”.
  • Page 212 6.2 Clearning Paper Jams Return the green lever to its original position. Slowly close cover A (left cover) by pushing its center part (1). If necessary, fold tray 5 (bypass tray) (2). If the Banner Tray (optional) is installed, raise against the printer.

  • Page 213: Unusual Conditions

    Unusual Conditions If there is the possibility of a technical breakdown, check the printer’s status thoroughly. If the problem still persists, proceed to “6.4 Poor Print Quality” (P.217), and “6.5 List of Messages” (P.222) to take the appropriate action. Never open or remove printer covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed in the “User Guide”.
  • Page 214 6.3 Unusual Conditions Symptom Cause Action Cannot print. Is the <Standby> indicator off? This printer is in an off-line state or in a menu setting mode. Take actions depending on the indications below. [Off-line] Press the <Off-line> button to exit the off-line state.
  • Page 215 6.3 Unusual Conditions Symptom Cause Action The <Standby> Is the interface cable not plugged Switch off the power, and check that indicator does not blink the interface cable is connected. or light up despite your Is the interface that is to be used Check the port status of the interface.
  • Page 216 6.3 Unusual Conditions Symptom Cause Action Paper is not output and Data remains in the printer. Stop printing, or eject the remaining the <Standby> print data. indicator on or blinking. “2.4 Canceling/Checking Print Jobs” (P.108) “6.8 Ejecting Remaining Data – When Printing Stops Halfway Through”...

  • Page 217: Poor Print Quality

    Poor Print Quality 6.4.1 Printout Is Defective If the print quality is bad, select the closest symptom from the following and take appropriate actions. If the problem still persists, contact our Customer Support Center or your dealers. Symptom Cause Action Print is too light The paper is damp.
  • Page 218 6.4 Poor Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Equally spaced bars The drum cartridge is dirty. Print a few sheets of paper. are printed. Drum cartridge has deteriorated or Replace with new drum cartridge. is damaged. “7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge” (P.245) White dots appear in Unsuitable paper is being used.
  • Page 219 6.4 Poor Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Nothing is printed. Multiple sheets are fed at one time Fan sheets well before loading them (double-feed). again. “4.2 Loading Paper” (P.151) Drum cartridge has deteriorated or Replace with new drum cartridge. is damaged. “7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge”...
  • Page 220 6.4 Poor Print Quality Symptom Cause Action Diagonally printed. The guides on the paper tray are not Set length and width guides to the set in the correct position. correct position. “4.2 Loading Paper” (P.151) Print-outs are too light. The paper size selected on the Load the correct size paper, or fan the printer driver differs from the paper paper well.

  • Page 221: Defective Prints On Special Media

    6.4 Poor Print Quality 6.4.2 Defective Prints on Special Media Symptom Check items Action Print-outs on Are you using a suitable Transparencies suitable for this printer are the transparencies are type of transparency? following. defective. V516 (transparency) JE001 (transparency) Transparenccies with white borders and full color transparencies cannot be used.

  • Page 222: List Of Messages

    List of Messages This section describes messages and error codes that appear on the display of this printer. 6.5.1 List of Messages (Alphabetical Order) There are two types of messages, printer status messages and error messages. For error messages, “Cause” and “Action” are described. If an error message appears, the printing of data remaining in the printer and information spooled in the memory will not be guaranteed.
  • Page 223 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action Check transparency Cause: A transparency with a white border is loaded. type Transparencies with white borders are not suitable for this printer. Action: Remove the jammed transparency, if there is one, and load one of our recommended transparencies with no border (such as V516 and JE001).
  • Page 224 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action End with Error Cause: An error occurred, and printing was not finished ***-*** successfully. Action: Check the error code [***-***] on the display, and take appropriate action. “6.5.2 List of Error Codes” (P.230) Insert Drum U2 Cause: Drum cartridge is not installed.
  • Page 225 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action Open Cover * and Cause: A paper jam has occurred inside cover * or tray *. Tray *-Clear jam Action: Open cover * to check for jammed paper. If you cannot find any paper inside cover *, draw out paper tray * to check for jammed paper.
  • Page 226 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action Pull out Tray * Clear jam Cause: A paper jam has occurred in tray *. Action: Remove jammed paper from tray *. “6.2 Clearning Paper Jams” (P.201) Push in Tray * Cause: Tray is drawn out. Action: Insert paper tray correctly.
  • Page 227 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action Ready to print Cause: Some parts need to be replaced soon. Replace xxx-xxx Action: Inform our Customer Support Center or your dealers. Ready to print Cause: The drum cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Print Replace Drum U2 processing and print data receiving from the computer are enabled.
  • Page 228 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action Replace Toner Cause: Black toner cartridge is out of toner. Cartridge:K Action: Replace it with a new black toner cartridge. “7.1 Replacing Toner Cartridge” (P.242) Replace Toner Cause: Magenta toner cartridge is out of toner. Cartridge:M Action: Replace it with a new magenta toner cartridge.
  • Page 229 6.5 List of Messages Message Cause/action xxxx Status: Report/List is being printed. Printing Tray* Print data cannot be received by the computer while a report/list is being printed. xxxx.xxxx Status: Secure print job is being printed. Print data can be received Printing Tray* by the computer.

  • Page 230: List Of Error Codes

    6.5 List of Messages 6.5.2 List of Error Codes If a print job is not completed successfully due to an error or some failure that has occurred in this printer, the following message with error code (***-***) is displayed. End with Error Ready to print ***-*** ***-***...
  • Page 231 6.5 List of Messages Error code Cause/action 009- Cause: Some parts need to be replaced. Action: Inform our Customer Support Center or your dealers of the 414 to 421, contents of “***-***”. 438 to 441, 914 to 917, 010-420, 422, Cause: Some parts need to be replaced.
  • Page 232 6.5 List of Messages Error code Cause/action 016-505 Cause: Log-in to the POP3 server that failed in [POP before SMTP] that is performed when mail is sent. Action: Check if the user name and password used by POP3 are correct with Embedded Web Server.
  • Page 233 6.5 List of Messages Error code Cause/action 016-719 Cause: PCL print data cannot be processed because the necessary memory is insufficient. Action: If [Print Mode] is set to [High Resolution], change it to [High Quality] and try to print again. If the status has still not improved, set [Print Mode] to [Standard] and try to print.
  • Page 234 6.5 List of Messages Error code Cause/action 016-748 Cause: Print is disabled because of insufficient Hard Disk Drive space. Action: Decrease the number of pages to be printed by means such as splitting the print data, or printing only one set at a time when attempting to print multiple sets.
  • Page 235 6.5 List of Messages Error code Cause/action 016-767 Cause: Mail cannot be sent because the incorrect destination mail address is specified. Action: Check the destination mail address and send the mail again. “3.7.1 Setting up the Environment for E-mail Printing” (P.140) 016-768 Cause: Cannot connect to the SMTP server because the printer’s e-mail address is not correct.

  • Page 236: Network-Related Problems

    Network-Related Problems 6.6.1 Troubleshooting When Working in a TCP/IP Environment This section describes the causes and verifications, and actions to be taken to solve various problems that may occur in a TCP/IP environment. For information about problems in other environments, refer to the Network Print Environment Guide (network.pdf).
  • Page 237 6.6 Network-Related Problems Cause Verification Action Print requests from [Unable to print (Network Error)] None (printing will be multiple host devices are is displayed. reprocessed automatically). sent to this machine at the same time. Printing files cannot be [Unable to print (SpoolError)] is After deleting spooled due to insufficient displayed.

  • Page 238: Troubleshooting When Using Embedded Web Server

    6.6 Network-Related Problems 6.6.2 Troubleshooting When Using Embedded Web Server Symptom Action Cannot connect to Is the printer working properly? Embedded Web Server. Check if the power supply of the printer is switched on. Are Embedded Web Server activated? Print out the [System Settings List] to check. Is the correct Internet address entered? Check the Internet address again.

  • Page 239: Mail-Related Problems

    Mail-Related Problems This section describes troubleshooting for Mail Notice Service and the E-Mail Print feature. Symptom Action Unable to use the e-mail Is the printer’s e-mail address set? Print feature. Verify the setting with Embedded Web Server. Is [Receive E-mail] set to on? Verify the setting with Embedded Web Server.

  • Page 240: Ejecting Remaining Data - When Printing Stops Halfway Through

    Ejecting Remaining Data – When Printing Stops Halfway Through This section describes how to print all the print jobs spooled in the printer. Ejecting print data from the control panel allows you to interrupt receiving print jobs and empty the buffer. You can also delete all the print jobs spooled in the printer.
  • Page 241 Daily Control Replacing Toner Cartridge ............. 242 Replacing Drum Cartridge ............. 245 Replacing Waste Toner Bottle............250 Printing Report/List ................ 253 Checking Printer Status by Web Browser ........264 Checking Printer Status by E-Mail ..........265 Check Meter................... 267 Adjusting Gradation ............... 271 Adjusting Color Registration ............

  • Page 242: Replacing Toner Cartridge

    Replacing Toner Cartridge This machine is equipped with the cartridges containing four colors of toner; black (K), cyan (C), magenta (M), and yellow (Y). When the replacement time of the toner cartridge is coming close, a message “Ready to print AddToner : x” appears on the display. Even after this message appears, you can print about 1250 pages normally.
  • Page 243 7.1 Replacing Toner Cartridge Procedure Check that the printer is not printing, and open the front cover. Turn the cartridge containing toner of the color indicated in the message counter-clockwise until it comes to the key-mark ( mark) position. K means black, C cyan, M magenta, and Y yellow. Pull out the toner cartridge gently.
  • Page 244 7.1 Replacing Toner Cartridge Adjust the arrow mark on the toner cartridge to the key-mark ( -mark) position, and push it in to the end. Turn the toner cartridge clockwise until it comes to the key-mark ( -mark) position, and fix it. The toner cartridge will not turn unless inserted to the correct position.

  • Page 245: Replacing Drum Cartridge

    Replacing Drum Cartridge When the replacement time of the drum cartridge is approaching, the message [Ready to print Replace Drum U2] appears on the display. Even after this message appears, you can print about 750 pages normally. By default, when the message changes to [Ready to print Replace Drum U2], printing stops until you replace the old drum cartridge with a new one.
  • Page 246 7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge Procedure Check that the printer is not printing. Push up the lever on cover A (at the left side) (1), and open the cover (2). Open the font cover. Pull out the waste toner bottle as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 247 7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge Turn the handle counter-clockwise to the key-mark ( -mark) guideline position while pulling the lever inside the handle. If it is difficult to pull the lever, pull the handle slightly to the left, and then pull the lever. Hold the handle of the IDT unit, and pull it slowly until it no longer moves.
  • Page 248 7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge Check that the 2 arrow-mark positions on the printer and drum cartridge match. Remove the tab from the protective sheet on the drum cartridge. Pull out the protective sheet as shown in the diagram. Push the IDT unit slowly in to the end. Do not touch the transfer roll of the IDT unit or the drum of the drum cartridge.
  • Page 249 7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge Turn the handle of the IDT unit to the key-mark ( -mark) guideline position. If it is difficult to turn the handle, pull out the IDT unit again and push it firmly in to the end. A handle is fixed when it is returned to the correct position.

  • Page 250: Replacing Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing Waste Toner Bottle When it is almost time to replace the waste toner bottle, the message [Ready to print Replace UI] appears. Even after this message appears, you can print about 1,000 pages normally. Check that a new waste toner bottle is in stock during this time. You need to replace a waste toner bottle after printing about 24,000 pages.
  • Page 251 7.3 Replacing Waste Toner Bottle Procedure Check that the printer is not printing, and open the front cover. Pull out the waste toner bottle as shown in the diagram. Toner will spill out if you tilt the removed waste toner bottle.
  • Page 252 7.3 Replacing Waste Toner Bottle If a waste toner bottle is not correctly attached, the front cover may not be closed or a message may appears on the front panel. Attach a waste toner bottle to the frame of this printer correctly as shown in the diagram. Close the front cover.

  • Page 253: Printing Report/List

    Printing Report/List This section describes the type of reports/lists and how to print them. 7.4.1 Type of Reports/Lists This machine has a feature that prints out the following reports/lists in addition to printing the data from the computer. System Settings List ®...

  • Page 254: Printing Report/List

    7.4 Printing Report/List 7.4.2 Printing Report/List Use the control panel to print reports/lists. Here, we describe how to print the [Fonts List] as an example. Steps are the same when printing other reports/lists. Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.) (1) Press the <Menu>...

  • Page 255: Items In Reports/Lists

    7.4 Printing Report/List 7.4.3 Items in Reports/Lists System Settings List Various settings such as the hardware configuration of this printer or network information are printed. Detailed items and print result are as follows. Contents of the List Some items may not be displayed depending on the settings of this printer. System Settings Machine Product Name, Serial Number, and Product Code.
  • Page 256 7.4 Printing Report/List Communication Settings Whether each port is enabled or disabled is printed. When enabled, the following items and values are printed. Ethernet Settings Connection type and MAC address. TCP/IP How to obtain the IP address, IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, whether to limit receiving of printing by IP address, and status information.
  • Page 257 You can use the control panel to set whether to automatically print the [Job History Report] every time the number of print jobs exceeds 50. Print Example of Job History Report TallyGenicom 8124 Job History Report Date/Time : 2003/07/11 03:07 PM...
  • Page 258 7.4 Printing Report/List Abnormal End of Job [Job Processing Status] may indicate the following abnormal end message. Error Message Cause and Action Print Instruction Fail Cause: Combination of print parameters is incorrect such that [Paper Source] is set to [Auto] though [Custom Size] is specified.
  • Page 259 7.4 Printing Report/List Error Message Cause and Action HD Full Cause: Print is disabled because Hard Disk Drive space is insufficient. Action: Decrease the number of pages to be printed by means of such as dividing the print data, or printing by one set when attempting to print multiple sets.
  • Page 260 7.4 Printing Report/List Error Message Cause and Action Out of Memory-Duplex Fail Cause: 2 sided printing cannot be performed because memory is insufficient. Action: Increase the capacity of the print page buffer, and instruct print again or increase available memory. PostScript LANG Interprete Cause: An error occurred in PostScript.

  • Page 261: Error History Report

    7.4 Printing Report/List Error History Report This list contains information concerning up to the 50 latest errors which occurred in this printer. Contents of the List Date Date when an error occurred. Time Time when an error occurred. Error Code Error code is printed.
  • Page 262 7.4 Printing Report/List TIFF Settings List Each setting in TIFF Print Mode is printed. Contents of the List Format Settings of document size, paper size, tray, home position, orientation of document, N Up, N Up print direction, location correction, and color mode are printed. Options Output tray, whether to sort (by set), and whether to perform 2 sided print.
  • Page 263 7.4 Printing Report/List ® PostScript Fonts List Fonts that can be used by PostScript are printed on this list. Contents of the List ® The [PostScript Fonts List] shows the font types and sample characters contained in PostScript ROM. ® PostScript Logical Printers List A list of logical printers created by PostScript are printed on this list.

  • Page 264: Checking Printer Status By Web Browser

    Checking Printer Status by Web Browser When this printer is installed in the TCP/IP environment, you can check the printer status or configure settings of the printer by using the Web browser in the computer connected to the network. This feature is called Embedded Web Server. Embedded Web Server also allows you to check the remaining amount of consumables and paper in this printer.

  • Page 265: Checking Printer Status By E-Mail

    Checking Printer Status by E-Mail If this printer is connected to the network in the environment which enables mail sending/ receiving, you can configure this printer so that error status in this printer and the history that this machine rejected the print/mail receive request can be notified to the specified e-mail address.
  • Page 266 7.6 Checking Printer Status by E-Mail Setting up the mail environment Using Embedded Web Server, set the Port Status, Machine E-mail Address, TCP/IP environment, and mail server settings. Set the following items on the Properties screen depending on the mail environment. Be sure to click [Apply New Settings] to reboot this machine after completing the settings.

  • Page 267: Check Meter

    Check Meter This section describes how to check the total number of printed pages. There are two ways of counting the total number of printed pages, and how to check differs individually. One way is checking the total number of printed pages for each meter which is classified by color mode such as color print or black/white print.

  • Page 268: Checking Total Number Of Printed Pages By [Printer Meter Report]

    7.7 Check Meter 7.7.2 Checking Total Number of Printed Pages by [Printer Meter Report] You can check the total number of pages printed and total number of sheets used in this printer for each computer (job owner). The number of pages printed is counted by color and black/white print.
  • Page 269 7.7 Check Meter [Printer Meter Report] data can be initialized. For more information on this feature, refer to “5.2 Description of Common Menu” (P.161). For information about steps, refer to “Initializing the Printer Meter Data” (P.270). How to print the Printer Meter Report Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.)
  • Page 270 7.7 Check Meter Initializing the Printer Meter Data Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.) (1) Press the <Menu> button. Menu (The menu screen is displayed.) Print Language (2) Press the < > or < > button several times. Menu Admin Menu (3) Press the <...

  • Page 271: Adjusting Gradation

    Adjusting Gradation 7.8.1 Gradation Adjustment When the color gradation of the printed image is incorrect, you can easily adjust it. Through this gradation adjustment, the image quality of this machine can be consistently maintained. Gradation adjustment is divided into two types, resolution preferred and gradation preferred.

  • Page 272: Performing Gradation Adjustment

    7.8 Adjusting Gradation 7.8.2 Performing Gradation Adjustment Flow of Gradation Adjustment Flow of gradation adjustment is as follows. (Using CentreWare Internet Services) Press Load A4 paper Get the Set the value in Print the gradation into tray 5 Apply New Settings [Lighter/Darker] the Web browser.
  • Page 273 7.8 Adjusting Gradation Continued from the previous page Admin Menu (System administration menu appears.) Network/Port (4) Press the < > or < > button several times. Admin Menu Image Quality (5) Press the < > button. Image Quality (Image quality adjustment menu appears.) Adjust Gradation (6) Press the <...
  • Page 274 7.8 Adjusting Gradation How to get the setting value Get the value in [Lighter/Darker] by comparing the printed gradation adjustment chart and “Color sample for halftone reproduction tuning” included with the printer. Find the adjusting patch in gradation adjustment chart that is close to density of the color sample.
  • Page 275 7.8 Adjusting Gradation Adjust the chart vertically so that the density on the chart matches that of the area marked with [ ] in the color sample. When density on both of the chart and color sample matches, get the difference between [ ] on the chart and the [ ] mark on the color sample by reading the scale.
  • Page 276 7.8 Adjusting Gradation After writing down the density difference of all colors, transcribe it to the appropriate [Margin] box in the [Computation Table] at the left the chart. Here, we use cyan as example. Obtain the value based on the expression in [Computation Table], and write it down in [Adjustment Value].
  • Page 277 7.8 Adjusting Gradation How to enter the value Enter the density value written in the [Adjustment Value] box on [Computation Table] of the Gradation adjustment chart in this printer. If your network has a TCP/IP environment, enter the value from Web browser through Embedded Web Server.
  • Page 278 7.8 Adjusting Gradation Click [Properties]. The [Properties] tab will be displayed. Click [Gradation Adjustment] in the area to the left. The following screen will be displayed in the area to the right . Select the value from the density menu of the appropriate color.
  • Page 279 7.8 Adjusting Gradation Also, select the value from the other two density menus. Select the value for the remaining C, M, Y, and K colors in the same way. After entering density values of all colors, click [Apply New Settings]. Entering the Value on the Control Panel Steps for entering the density values are as follows.
  • Page 280 7.8 Adjusting Gradation Continued from the previous page Photo Enter Value (10) Press the < > button. Photo (Photo is displayed.) Cyan (11) Press the < > or < > button to select desired color. Photo Cyan (12) Press the < >...

  • Page 281: Adjusting Color Registration

    Adjusting Color Registration When the color print result is incorrect after replacing the drum cartridge, print the color registration chart to check the value and adjust the color registration. 7.9.1 Printing Color Registration Chart Print the chart on A4 -size paper by using Tray 5 (bypass tray). Procedure Ready to print (Printer is in the standby mode.)

  • Page 282: How To Get The Adjustment Value

    7.9 Adjusting Color Registration Continued from the previous page Load A4LEF in Bypass-Press Set (10) Press the <Menu> button. Ready to print (Returns to Power ON status. Data receiving enabled.) 7.9.2 How to Get the Adjustment Value Read the values of [Left], [Center], and [Right] from the printed color registration chart according to the following steps [Center] is used as an example here.

  • Page 283: Entering The Adjustment Value

    7.9 Adjusting Color Registration Reprint the Color Registration Chart. LY LM LC CY CM CC RY RM RC Run Test A for visual confirmation and Test B for adjustment. Test B Test B - Record values here From the shades of Y (Yellow), M (Magenta) and C (Cyan), record the values of the darkest shades for each color.
  • Page 284 7.9 Adjusting Color Registration Continued from the previous page Image Quality Adjust ColorRegi (7) Press the < > button. Adjust ColorRegi Color Regi Chart (8) Press the < > or < > button several times. Adjust ColorRegi Fast Scan Adjust (9) Press the <...

  • Page 285: Moving The Printer

    7.10 Moving the Printer This section describes the steps to transport the printer with exposed to large vibration such as doring long-distance transportation by truck. The machine weighs 64 kg (without optional tray). Be sure to have more than three persons move the printer.
  • Page 286 Remove all 4 toner cartridges. “7.1 Replacing Toner Cartridge” (P.242) Remove the waste toner bottle and drum cartridge. Once removed, the toner cartridge cannot be used again. Replace it with a new one. “7.3 Replacing Waste Toner Bottle” (P.250), “7.2 Replacing Drum Cartridge” (P.245) If the 1 tray module or 3 tray module is installed, remove it.

  • Page 287: A Main Specifications

    Appendix Main Specifications ................ 288 Optional Products and Consumables ........... 294 Service Life of Consumables and Regular Replacement Parts ..296 Obtaining Product Information ............297 Precautions/Limitations..............298...

  • Page 288: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Product Specifications Main unit Item Description Type Desktop type Printing system Laser xerography Warm-up time Within 30 seconds Continuous printing speed Feeding paper from Tray 1 to 4 Plain paper 1 sided: 24 sheets/minute (A4 ), 18 sheets/ minute (A4 ), 15 sheets/minute (B4), 13 Printing speed is same for...
  • Page 289 A Main Specifications Item Description Paper size Tray 1: Standard size (which the printer can automatically detect) A3, B4, A4, A4 , B5, B5 , A5 , 8.5 × 11” (Letter), 8.5 × 11” (Letter) , 8.5 × 14” (Legal), 8.5 × 13” (Folio), 11 × 17” (Ladger), COM-10, MONARCH Non-standard sizes Short edge: 182 to 297 mm, long edge: 148 to 431.8 mm...
  • Page 290 A Main Specifications Item Description 2 sided print Optional PPC 603e-350 MHz Memory capacity 384 MB for standard, maximum 640 MB A minimum of 384MB is necessary to cover all requirements of printing applications. Optional: Additional memory (256 MB, 512 MB) Installed font Standard: 81 European-language fonts, symbol 35 ets.

  • Page 291: Printable Area

    A Main Specifications Item Description Machine space required Standard: 1128 (W) × 1656 (D) mm Weight (including Standard: 59.4 kg consumables) Standard + 1 tray module: 73.4 kg Standard + 3 tray module: 91.4 kg Printable Area Standard printing area (for PCL printer driver) The printable area using the PCL printer driver for printing command is as follows: This may vary according to control language of each printer or plotter used.

  • Page 292: Internal Font

    A Main Specifications Internal Font Following fonts can be used for normal operations. Stroke fonts (only for HP-GL, HP-GL/2) European stroke fonts Outline fonts The relationship between the internal outline fonts and the Page Description Languages or emulation mode is as follows: In addition, the internal outline fonts cannot be used for PostScript.
  • Page 293 A Main Specifications HP-GL, Name HP-GL/2 Times New Roman Times New Roman Bold Times New Roman Italic Times New Roman Bold Italic Century Symbol Wingdings OCRB...

  • Page 294: Optional Products And Consumables

    Optional Products and Consumables Optional Products Main optional products for this machine are as follows. Contact our distributor for purchase orders. Product Product name Remarks code Hard Disk Drive 043613 To use the secure print and the sample print functions. For use, available memory of 384 MB or more is required.

  • Page 295: Consumables

    B Optional Products and Consumables Consumables This section describes the types of the consumables and how to handle them. The consumables for the printer are as follows: Use only consumables exclusively made for the printer. Using non-standardized consumables for the machine may cause trouble. Use proper consumables recommended by us.

  • Page 296: Service Life Of Consumables And Regular Replacement Parts

    Service Life of Consumables and Regular Replacement Parts Service life of consumables Product name The number of printable pages Toner Cartridge (Black) Starter pack About 7,500 pages Toner Cartridge HC (Black) About 15,000 pages Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Starter pack About 6,000 pages Toner Cartridge HC (Cyan) About 12,000 pages Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Starter pack...

  • Page 297: Obtaining Product Information

    Obtaining Product Information The following information is provided on our internet home page: Latest product information Latest software Recommended applications Limitations of applications URL: http://www.tallygenicom.com The company will not be responsible for any communications fee incurred.

  • Page 298: Precautions/Limitations

    Precautions/Limitations Precautions/Limitations This section describes precautions/limitations for using the printer. About additional Hard Disk Drive When the printer has a Hard Disk Drive installed, the data in the Hard Disk Drive may crash if the power to the printer is cut, for example, due to a power outage, during printer operation.

  • Page 299: Tcp/Ip (Lpd)

    E Precautions/Limitations About available paper for 2 sided print Paper of 60 to 105 g/m can be used for 2 sided print. However, if you use paper of 106 gm or more for a 2 sided print, the range of printed text on the reverse side may be out of alignment.
  • Page 300 E Precautions/Limitations Switching off the power Take note of the following points when switching off the power of this printer: When [LPD Spool] is set to [Memory] All print data spooled to the printer memory, including data in the process of printing, will be deleted.

  • Page 301: Index

    Index collated color mode Numerics Configuration tab 100Base-TX consumables 10Base-T contents of the printer meter report 2 sided control panel 2 sided print cover A 2 sided report cover B cover C cover for printer options about paper about the auto tray switch Adobe PS Printer Driver (Windows 2000/XP/ Device settings tab Server 2003)
  • Page 302 form lines front cover fuser unit left cover line termination list of common menu list of consumables get information from printer list of error codes gradation adjustment list of messages gradation adjustment chart list of optional products lower left cover low-power mode hard disk HexDump...
  • Page 303 printing report printing speed printing transparencies panel settings process mode paper image Qty properties dialog box paper jams paper name paper priority paper size paper supply quantity paper tray paper type parallel parallel interface connector replacing toner cartridge password replacing waste toner bottle PCL Printer Driver PCL settings list PDF settings list...
  • Page 304 system settings list TCP/IP setting the system administrator menu TIFF logical printers list TIFF settings list toner cartridge tray priority troubleshooting USB connector warm-up time waste toner bottle weight WINS server...
  • Page 306 TALLYGENICOM REPRESENTATIVES GERMANY U.S.A. FRANCE TallyGenicom TallyGenicom TallyGenicom S.A. Computerdrucker GmbH 4500 Daly Drive, Suite 100 19 avenue de L'lle Saint Martin Postfach 2969 Chantilly, VA 20151 F-92237 Nanterre Cedex D-89019 Ulm U.S.A. France Deutschland Phone: +1 703 633 8700 Tél.: +33 1 41 30 11 00 Tel.: +49 731 2075 0 Fax: +1 703 222 7629...

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