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Setup Guide
Trademarks.............................................................................................................3
Safety Information .................................................................................................4
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..............................................9
ENERGY STAR Program .....................................................................................10
Manuals for This Printer......................................................................................11
How to Read This Manual ...................................................................................12
Exterior: Front View.............................................................................................13
Exterior: Rear View ..............................................................................................16
Inside.....................................................................................................................19
Control Panel........................................................................................................20
Where to Put the Printer......................................................................................22
Checking the Contents of the Box .....................................................................25
Unpacking.............................................................................................................28
Installing the Toner Cartridge.............................................................................36
Loading Paper ...................................................................................................... 40
Turning the Power On .........................................................................................42
Selecting the Display Language.........................................................................44
Test Printing .........................................................................................................46
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Setup Guide Read This First Trademarks......................3 Safety Information ....................4 Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..........9 ENERGY STAR Program ..................10 Manuals for This Printer..................11 How to Read This Manual ...................12 Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View.....................13 Exterior: Rear View ....................16 Inside........................19 Control Panel......................20 Setting Up...
  • Page 2 Installing Options Available Options....................48 Option List ........................48 Option Installation Flow Chart ..................49 Installing Options...................... 50 Using the Screwdriver ..................54 Installing the Paper Feed Unit ................55 Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 1) ............55 Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 2) ............60 Installing Paper Bank Type 7300 (2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray) ......65 Attaching Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module) ..........71 Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E ..........

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read This First Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo- gy, Inc., All rights reserved. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Read This First Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. In this manual, the following important symbols are used: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 Read This First • Only connected the machine to the power source described on the in- side front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than nec- essary.
  • Page 6 Read This First • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily. • To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this man- ual.
  • Page 7 Read This First • Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. • Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, it could cause injury. •...
  • Page 8 Read This First • If your skin comes into contact with toner or used toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. •...

  • Page 9: Positions Of Rwarning And Rcaution Labels

    Read This First Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. High temperature parts. Turn off the main power and be careful when replac- ing fusing unit/removing misfed paper.

  • Page 10: Energy Star Program

    Read This First ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have deter- mined that this machine model meets the EN- ERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming.

  • Page 11: Manuals For This Printer

    Read This First Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Setup Guide (this manual) Provides information about printer setup and options. ❖ Maintenance Guide Provides information about paper, replacing supplies, and dealing with paper jams and error messages.

  • Page 12: How To Read This Manual

    Read This First How to Read This Manual The following set of symbols is used in this manual. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol.

  • Page 13: Guide To The Printer

    Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View Control panel Contains keys for printer operation and a display to show printer status. p.20 “Control Panel”. Front cover Open this when replacing the waste toner bottle, development unit or photoconductor unit. A screwdriver is attached to this cover. Power switch Use this to switch between power on and off.
  • Page 14 Guide to the Printer ❒ If printed A3 short-edge feed or 11×17 short-edge feed sheets fall off the standard tray, raise the fence to secure them. Upper right cover Open this to replace the toner cartridge. Vent This helps keep internal components from overheating. Do not block or obstruct the vent.
  • Page 15 Guide to the Printer Right cover Open this to remove misfed paper.

  • Page 16: Exterior: Rear View

    Guide to the Printer Exterior: Rear View ❖ Basic Model Printer Vent and dustproof filter This helps keep internal components from overheating. Do not block or obstruct the vent. Malfunctions may occur due to overheating. Remove the vent to replace the in- ternal dustproof filter.
  • Page 17 Guide to the Printer ❖ Duplex Unit Standard Model Printer Vent and dustproof filter This helps keep internal components from overheating. Do not block or obstruct the vent. Malfunctions may occur due to overheating. Remove the vent to replace the in- ternal dustproof filter.
  • Page 18 Guide to the Printer Paper Guide Earth leakage breaker Prevents electric shock. Vents These help keep components inside the printer from overheating. Do not block or ob- struct the vents. Malfunctions may occur due to overheating.

  • Page 19: Inside

    Guide to the Printer Inside Fusing Unit When “Replace Fusing Unit (C)” appears on the display, replace the fusing unit. Inner cover Open this when replacing the photoconductor unit or development unit. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K).

  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Guide to the Printer Control Panel Display Displays current printer status and error messages. For details about error messages, see Maintenance Guide. {U} {T} keys Use these keys to increase or decrease values on the display when making settings. Keep the key pressed to quicken scrolling, and increase or decrease values on the dis- play in units of 10.
  • Page 21 Guide to the Printer {Online} key Indicates whether the printer is online or offline. Press this to switch between online and offline. When the lamp is lit, the printer is online, enabling data reception from the host comput- When the lamp is unlit, the printer is offline, disabling data reception from the host com- puter.

  • Page 22: Setting Up

    Setting Up Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental condi- tions greatly affect its performance. • Confirm the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in the event of emergency, it can be unplugged easily. •...
  • Page 23 Setting Up ❖ Space Required for Installation Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as fol- lows: A: 50 cm (19.7 inches) or more B: 10 cm (4 inches) or more C: 10 cm (4 inches) or more D: 70 cm (27.6 inches) or more ❖...
  • Page 24 Setting Up ❒ The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2” from both front to rear and left to right. ❒ To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this machine in a large well ven- tilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30 m /hr/person.

  • Page 25: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Setting Up Checking the Contents of the Box Follow the procedure below to verify the items that come with the printer. ❒ Ensure that the box contains all items listed below. If there are any missing or defective items, contact your sales representative. ❖...
  • Page 26 Setting Up Rev. 11/2006 Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y) Toner Cartridges Ferrite Core Paper guide ( ), Paper guide cover ( ), Paper guide holder ( ) (G131 only) ❒ This items are supplied with the duplex unit standard model. Paper Feed Unit Labels Color Calibration Sample Sheet...
  • Page 27 Setting Up Additional Documentation ❒ This package does not include an interface cable. Please purchase one to use with your host computer. See “Appendix”, Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 28: Unpacking

    Setting Up Unpacking To protect it from shock and vibration during transit, this printer comes packaged in cushioning foam and secured with tape. Remove these protective materials after bringing the machine to where it will be installed. • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. The printer could break or cause an injury if dropped.
  • Page 29 Setting Up ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, pull up the bar of the lifting handle, located on the left side of the printer. Holding the bar, lift the printer. Remove the adhesive tape from the printer body. Remove the cardboard taped to the standard tray.
  • Page 30 Setting Up Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper. Close tray 1 slowly. Open tray 2. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper. Close tray 2 slowly.
  • Page 31 Setting Up Open the front cover slowly by pulling down using the upper left and right sides. ❒ Do not place objects on the opened front cover. Remove the adhesive tape.
  • Page 32 Setting Up Turn the green lever clockwise. Hold down the printer’s inner cover, grasp the pieces of tape protruding from the development unit, and then slowly pull them out horizontally. ❒ Be sure to pull out all four pieces of tape to avoid printer malfunction during operation.
  • Page 33 Setting Up Close the front cover slowly by pushing the two areas on the left and right. Put labels “1” and “2” on the front of the paper trays. A sticker, stating that paper for an ink-jet printer cannot be used with this printer, is supplied.
  • Page 34 Setting Up Remove the protective sheet from inside the duplex reversal unit (print- ing unit). Push the lock/unlock button and open the unit slowly. Remove the adhesive tape and the protective sheet. Close the duplex reversal unit. Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand. Hold both sides of the guide carefully and insert the ends of the guide into the holes of the stand ( ).
  • Page 35 Rev. 11/2006 Setting Up Secure the attached paper guide (G131 only).

  • Page 36: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    Setting Up Installing the Toner Cartridge The following procedure describes how to install the toner cartridge. • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.
  • Page 37 Setting Up ❒ Toner cartridge mouths may be dirtied during quality inspection. Open the upper right cover. Take out the toner cartridges from the box. ❒ The black (K) toner cartridge contains more toner than the others. Shake the toner cartridge back and forth five or six times. Holding the toner cartridge with the metal contact area in front, insert in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 38 Setting Up Insert each cartridge into the same color slot. ❒ Be careful not to touch the metal contact point with your fingers. Insert the toner cartridge slowly, until the green hook snaps on the metal contact area. ❒ Do not insert and remove toner cartridges repeatedly, as this could result in toner leakage.
  • Page 39 Setting Up ❒ Do not turn off the power switch while “Loading Toner...” appears on the display. Doing so results in malfunction.

  • Page 40: Loading Paper

    Setting Up Loading Paper The following describes how to load paper into the standard paper tray (Tray 1). • Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury. ❒ Tray 1 is letter size paper (11 × 8 K) only.
  • Page 41 Setting Up For details about loading paper in the bypass tray, see “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray”, Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 42: Turning The Power On

    Setting Up Turning the Power On Follow the procedure below to turn the power on. • Plug and unplug the power cable with dry hands, or an electric shock could occur. Make sure the power switch is set to “b” off. Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 43 Setting Up Turn the power switch to “a” On. The power indicator on the control panel lights up. ❒ Wait until “Ready” appears on the display panel. ❒ The machine may make a noise while initializing. This noise does not indi- cate a malfunction.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Display Language

    Setting Up Selecting the Display Language Select a language using the procedure described here. The message for the selected language will appear on the display. If you want to use the display in English, the following procedures are unnecessary. ❒ The default setting is English. Press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 45 Setting Up Press the {# Enter} key. Wait for two seconds. The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Ready...

  • Page 46: Test Printing

    Setting Up Test Printing The following explains the procedure for test printing of the configuration page. Test print in order to verify that the printer is working normally. Test printing checks printer performance only; it does not test the connection to the computer. Press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 47 Setting Up ❒ If printing is not normal, check to see if an error message appears on the display. If there is an error message, see “Troubleshooting”, Maintenance Guide. Check the options. ❒ For details about the configuration page, see “Interpreting the Configura- tion Page”, Software Guide.

  • Page 48: Copyright © 2005

    Installing Options Available Options This section describes how to install options. By installing options, you can improve the printer performance and have an ex- panded variety of features to use. For the specifications of each option, see Maintenance Guide. • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least an hour.

  • Page 49: Option Installation Flow Chart

    Installing Options Basic model printer Duplex unit standard mod- el printer IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A USB Host Interface Unit Type 7300 User Account Enhance Unit Type E Camera direct print card Type 7300 : Available option : Standard equipment ❒...

  • Page 50: Installing Options

    Installing Options Install the gigabit ethernet board, IEEE 802.11b interface unit, IEEE 1394 interface board, IEEE 1284 interface board, Bluetooth interface unit, or USB host interface unit. Install the gigabit ethernet board, IEEE 802.11b interface unit, IEEE 1394 in- terface board, IEEE 1284 interface board, Bluetooth interface unit, or USB host interface unit on the controller board.
  • Page 51 Installing Options ❖ Exterior Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 1) Loads up to 500 sheets (500 sheets × 1 column) of paper. p.55 “Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 1)”. Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 2) Loads up to 1,000 sheets (500 sheets ×...
  • Page 52 Installing Options ❖ Interior Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module) Install 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB RAM into the controller board slot. p.71 “Attaching Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module)”. Optional Interface Board/Unit • Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300 p.84 “Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300”.
  • Page 53 Installing Options ❒ Some printer models come with the expansion printer hard disk installed as default. For the specifications of each option, see Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 54: Using The Screwdriver

    Installing Options Using the Screwdriver The special screwdriver used for attaching options is attached to the inside of the front cover. Open the printer’s front cover, and then remove the provided screwdriv- Insert the screw into the screwdriver. By pushing the screw into the screwdriver, you can work without having to worry about dropping the screw.

  • Page 55: Installing The Paper Feed Unit

    Installing Options Installing the Paper Feed Unit If you have already installed the optional duplex unit, 2 tray finisher, or booklet finisher, remove all these options before installing the optional paper feed unit. ❒ Before installation, check the orientation of the paper feed unit or 2000-sheet large capacity tray you want to place.
  • Page 56 Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the left side of the printer.
  • Page 57 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 500-sheet paper feed unit, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Open the tray of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper, and the corrugated paper inside the tray, as shown.
  • Page 58 Installing Options Slowly pull out tray 2 while lifting up a little. Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 500-sheet paper feed unit.
  • Page 59 Installing Options Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown. Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.

  • Page 60: Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 2)

    Installing Options Secure the attached paper guide. Stick label “3” above the handle on the front of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 500-sheet paper feed unit is properly installed: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3)”...
  • Page 61 Installing Options Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the left side of the printer.
  • Page 62 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit, and then slowly lower the printer into place. Open the tray of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper, and the corrugated paper inside the tray, as shown.
  • Page 63 Installing Options Slowly pull out tray 2 while lifting up a little. Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit.
  • Page 64 Installing Options Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown. Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.

  • Page 65: Installing Paper Bank Type 7300 (2000-Sheet Large Capacity Tray)

    Installing Options Secure the attached paper guide. Stick labels “3” and “4” above the handles on the front of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 1000-sheet paper feed unit is properly installed: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3 &...
  • Page 66 Installing Options Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the left side of the printer.
  • Page 67 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 2000-sheet large ca- pacity tray, and then slowly lower the printer into place. Take out the packaged items, making sure there are two thumb screws and one mounting bracket. Close the tray of the 2000-sheet large capac- ity tray firmly.
  • Page 68 Installing Options Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 2000-sheet large capacity tray. Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown.
  • Page 69 Installing Options Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 2000-sheet large capacity tray. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.
  • Page 70 Installing Options Stick label “3” above the handle on the front of the 2000-sheet large ca- pacity tray. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 2000-sheet large capacity tray is in- stalled properly: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu.

  • Page 71: Attaching Memory Unit Type C (Sdram Module)

    Installing Options Attaching Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module) ❒ Before handling the memory unit, ground yourself by touching something met- al to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the memory unit. ❒ Do not subject the SDRAM Module to physical shocks. Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble.
  • Page 72 Installing Options You must install the SDRAM module as shown. Align the notch of the SDRAM module with the slot, and then insert the module vertically. Press down the SDRAM module, until it clicks into place.
  • Page 73 Installing Options Align the controller board with the top and bottom rails, and then push it in using the part marked “PUSH” until it stops. Tighten the four screws to fasten the controller board back into its orig- inal position using the provided screwdriver. Tighten the screws in the order of the numbers (1 to 4) next to the screw holes.
  • Page 74 Installing Options For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.

  • Page 75: Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E

    Installing Options Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E • Do not touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction or a burn. ❒ Before touching the User Account Enhance Unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity.
  • Page 76 Installing Options Remove the four screws fastening the controller board to the back of the printer, using the provided screwdriver. The removed screws will be used later to fasten the controller board. Holding the handle, slowly pull out the controller board. Put the controller board down on a flat surface.
  • Page 77 Installing Options Align the notch of the user account enhance unit, and then insert it into the controller board, pressing it down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the user account enhance unit is firmly connected to the controller board.
  • Page 78 Installing Options Tighten the four screws fastening the controller board back into its orig- inal position, using the provided screwdriver. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. ❒...

  • Page 79: Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type 7100

    Installing Options Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type 7100 This option is available only for the basic model printer. ❒ Before handling the printer hard disk, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the printer hard disk.
  • Page 80 Installing Options Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, and remove the green screw- driver, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the four screws fastening the controller board to the back of the printer, using the provided screwdriver.
  • Page 81 Installing Options You must install the printer hard disk in the position as shown. Tighten the three screws fastening the printer hard disk to the controller board, using the provided screwdriver. Connect the power cable and flat cable to the printer hard disk.
  • Page 82 Installing Options Connect the power cable and flat cable to the controller board. Align the controller board with the top and bottom rails, and then push it in using the port marked “PUSH” until it stops. Tighten the four screws fastening the controller board back into its orig- inal position, using the provided screwdriver.
  • Page 83 Installing Options ❒ After finishing installation, check the printer hard disk is installed properly: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Printer Hard Disk Drive” for “Device Connection”. ❒ If the printer hard disk is not installed properly, reinstall it from the start of the procedure.

  • Page 84: Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300

    Installing Options Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300 ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit eth- ernet board is attached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board. ❒...
  • Page 85 Installing Options Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Disconnect the cables from the ethernet port and the USB port of the printer, and cover each port with its protective cap. Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the gigabit ethernet board slot.
  • Page 86 Installing Options Insert the gigabit ethernet board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the gigabit ethernet board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.

  • Page 87: Attaching Ieee 802.11B Interface Unit Type H

    Installing Options Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type ❒ Before handling the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can dam- age the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. ❒ Do not subject the IEEE 802.11b interface unit to physical shocks. ❒...
  • Page 88 Installing Options • Antenna • Antenna Cap Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the IEEE 802.11b interface unit slot.
  • Page 89 Installing Options Insert the interface unit until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. With the labeled side of the card facing down and the ridged side of the antenna facing up, attach the antenna to the card. Hold the card so the ridged side of the antenna is on the right, and then slowly insert the card into the interface unit until it stops.
  • Page 90 Installing Options ❒ If the wireless signal is weak and printing is affected by it, attach an exter- nal antenna. ❒ After finishing installation, check the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is in- stalled properly: Print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu.

  • Page 91: Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245

    Installing Options Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❒ Only Bluetooth-equipped computers support printing with the Bluetooth inter- face unit. ❒ Before handling the Bluetooth interface unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge static electricity. Static electricity can damage the Bluetooth interface unit.
  • Page 92 Installing Options • Antenna Cap Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the Bluetooth interface unit slot.
  • Page 93 Installing Options With the side labeled INSERT on the right, slowly insert the card into the Bluetooth interface unit, until it stops. Press the antenna to extend it. Attach the antenna cap to the card. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.

  • Page 94: Attaching Ieee 1394 Interface Board Type B

    Installing Options Attaching IEEE 1394 Interface Board Type ❒ The IEEE 1394 interface board uses “IP over 1394” and “SCSI print”. Oper- ating system-compatible connection methods are as follows (IEEE 1394 can- not be used with Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0): •...
  • Page 95 Installing Options ❖ Interface Cable (6 pin × 6 pin) ❖ Interface Cable (6 pin × 4 pin) Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover.
  • Page 96 Installing Options Insert the IEEE 1394 interface board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the IEEE 1394 interface board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.

  • Page 97: Attaching Ieee 1284 Interface Board Type A

    Installing Options Attaching IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type ❒ Before handling the IEEE 1284 interface board, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can dam- age the IEEE 1284 interface board. ❒ Do not subject the IEEE 1284 interface board to physical shocks. Check the contents of the box.
  • Page 98 Installing Options Insert the IEEE 1284 interface board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the IEEE 1284 interface board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.

  • Page 99: Attaching Camera Direct Print Card Type 7300

    Installing Options Attaching Camera direct print card Type 7300 ❒ Protect the camera direct print card from physical shocks. ❒ Use the under slot for the camera direct print card. Check the package contains the following: ❖ Camera direct print card Type 7300 ❖...
  • Page 100 Installing Options Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover the controller board's expan- sion card slot.

  • Page 101: Attaching Usb Host Interface Unit Type 7300

    Installing Options Reattach the cover over the camera direct print card. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. ❒ Do not touch the camera direct print card while the machine is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. ❒...
  • Page 102 Installing Options ❖ USB Host Interface Unit Type 7300 Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the USB host interface unit slot.
  • Page 103 Installing Options Check the USB host interface unit is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. ❒ After finishing installation, check the USB host interface unit is installed properly: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print”...

  • Page 104: Installing Duplex Unit Type 7100

    Installing Options Installing Duplex Unit Type 7100 This option is available only for the basic model printer. To use the optional paper feed unit at the same time, install the optional paper feed unit first, and then install the duplex unit. •...
  • Page 105 Installing Options ❖ Duplex Reversal Unit ❖ Duplex Feed Unit Remove the adhesive tape and packing materials. ❒ Do not remove the adhesive tape holding the auxiliary bar yet. Remove it in step p.108 “Installing the Duplex Reversal Unit”.
  • Page 106 Installing Options ❒ Do not remove the adhesive tape holding the cable of the duplex reversal unit yet. Remove it in step p.108 “Installing the Duplex Reversal Unit”. Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover.
  • Page 107 Installing Options Remove the two small covers on the upper left cover of the printer. Open the upper left cover. Remove the two small covers by pinching and pulling them in the direc- tion of the arrow. Close the upper left cover. ❒...

  • Page 108: Installing The Duplex Reversal Unit

    Installing Options Insert the claws of the stand into the holes ( ) on the left side of the printer, and then push down ( ). Tighten the four long screws fastening the duplex reversal unit stand, ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ , as using provided screwdriver.
  • Page 109 Installing Options The hooks of the duplex reversal unit clip around the bar inside the groove of the stand. While supporting the duplex reversal unit, remove the stopper the print- er's mounting bracket. This stopper will be used in a later step , so take care not to lose it.
  • Page 110 Installing Options Hang the auxiliary bar on the far left end, as shown, and then install the stopper removed in step Make sure the auxiliary bar and stopper are installed in the positions, as shown. Slowly raise the duplex reversal unit, and then fold it up to the printer. Remove the adhesive tape holdings the cable, and then connect the ca- ble from the duplex reversal unit to the upper connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 111 Installing Options Install the external tray. Stand the external tray, and then insert it from the left side using both hands. Pushing the right edge of the external tray lightly with your finger ( ), insert it ( ). Lower the external tray toward you.

  • Page 112: Installing The Duplex Feed Unit

    Installing Options Installing the Duplex Feed Unit Slowly open the front cover by pulling on the two areas on the left and right. Holding the duplex feed unit using both hands, place it on the vertical rail, and then slide it slowly in until it stops. The vertical rail is in the position, as shown.
  • Page 113 Installing Options Fasten the duplex feed unit using a short screw and the provided screw- driver. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. This completes installation of the duplex feed unit. Slowly close the front cover slowly by pressing the two areas on the left and right.
  • Page 114 Installing Options Check for leftover parts. You will not need these.

  • Page 115: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer Network Connection Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare the hub and other network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the machine's ethernet port. Alternatively, the optional gigabit ethernet board, which supports 1000BASE-T, is available.
  • Page 116 Connecting the Printer If the gigabit ethernet board is attached, connect the ethernet cable to the board. ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit ethernet board is attached to the printer. For details about attaching the gigabit ethernet board, see p.84 “Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300”.
  • Page 117 Connecting the Printer Yellow: lit when 100BASE-TX is being used. Unlit when 10BASE-T is be- ing used. Green: lit when the printer is properly connected to the network. ❖ For gigabit ethernet board Green: lit when 10BASE-T is being used. Yellow: lit when 100BASE-TX is being used.

  • Page 118: Usb Connection

    Connecting the Printer USB Connection ❒ USB2.0 interface cable is not supplied. Obtain it separately, according to the computer you are using. ❒ USB connection is possible under Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X v10.3.3 or higher. ❒...

  • Page 119: Connecting A Digital Camera

    Connecting the Printer Connect the opposite end's flat connector to devices such as your com- puter's USB interface, or a USB hub. For details about settings for USB connection printing, see Software Guide. Connecting a digital camera This printer supports direct printing, which allows you to print images taken with digital cameras without using a computer.
  • Page 120 Connecting the Printer Connect the square-shaped connector on the opposite end of the USB cable to the digital camera. Attach the hook to the printer so you can roll up and hang the USB cable onto it when the cable is not in use. You must attach the hook to a place that will not affect operation of the printer.

  • Page 121: Parallel Connection

    Connecting the Printer Parallel Connection ❒ The parallel interface cable is not provided with the printer. ❒ The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that re- quires an IEEE 1284-compliant 36-pin parallel cable and host computer par- allel port. ❒...

  • Page 122: Ieee 1394 Connection

    Connecting the Printer IEEE 1394 Connection ❒ Use the 1394 interface cable provided with the 1394 interface unit. ❒ You cannot plug devices together to create loops. ❒ Do not use a cable more than 4.5 meters (14.8 feet) long. Connect the interface cable to the IEEE 1394 interface board.

  • Page 123: Configuration

    Configuration Ethernet Configuration Make the following network settings according to the network interface you are using. You can use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or a Web browser to make IP ad- dress-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. ❒ Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. ❒...

  • Page 124: Host Interface

    Configuration The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Host Interface] menu, and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Host Interface The interface setting menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Network Setup], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 125 Configuration To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator. Press the {U} or {T} key to enter the left most entry field of the IP ad- dress, and then press the {# Enter} key. IP Address: 192.022.033.044 Press the {# Enter} key, the screen changes, and the next field can then be entered.

  • Page 126: Network Setup

    Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to display [DHCP], and then press the {# Enter} key. Network Setup: DHCP Press the {U} or {T} key to display [On], and then press the {# Enter} key. DHCP: ❒ “p” shows the current setting. ❒...
  • Page 127 Configuration After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the network setup menu. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.

  • Page 128: Ieee 802.11B (Wireless Lan) Configuration

    Configuration IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Default Value Comm. Mode 802.11 Ad hoc Channel Inch version:...
  • Page 129 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Host Interface], and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Host Interface The interface setting menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IEEE 802.11b], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 130 Configuration Set [Trans. Speed] in the same way. ❒ The factory default is [Auto]. If you need to change the transmitting speed depending on environment you are using, select the appropriate transmit- ting speed. If [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad hoc] is selected for [Comm. Mode], set SSID to use for transmission.
  • Page 131 Configuration After entering the key, press the {# Enter} key twice. SSID: [32] AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the IEEE 802.11b setting menu. In the case of using a WEP key on a network, activate the WEP setting to be used for communication along with WEP.
  • Page 132 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to select characters, and then press the {# En- ter} key. WEP Key: [ 1] You can now enter the next character. WEP Key: [ 2] Continue entering the key. ❒ When using 64 bit WEP, up to 10 characters can be used for hexadecimal and up to five characters for ASCII.
  • Page 133 Configuration For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.

  • Page 134: Ieee 1394 Configuration

    Configuration IEEE 1394 Configuration Use this procedure to configure the printer for use in an IEEE 1394 environment. The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Value DHCP IP Address1394...
  • Page 135 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IEEE 1394 Setup], and then press the {# Enter} key. The IEEE 1394 setting menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IP over 1394], and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 136: Scsi Print

    Configuration The settings are made and after about two seconds, the screen returns to the IEEE 1394 setting menu. Set [Subnet Mask1394] in the same way. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.
  • Page 137 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to select either [Active] or [Not Active], and then press the {# Enter} key. SCSI print: *Active After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the IEEE 1394 setting menu. Set [Bidi-SCSI print] in the same way.

  • Page 138: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Quick Install Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the CD-ROM provided. Using Quick Install, the PCL printer driver and RPCS printer driver and Smart- DeviceMonitor for Client is installed under network environment, and TCP/IP port will be set.
  • Page 139 Installing the Printer Driver After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement], and then click [Next]. Select the printer model you want to use in the [Select Printer] dialog box. ❒ For network connection via TCP/IP, select the printer whose IP address is displayed in [Connect To].

  • Page 140: Install The Operating Instructions

    Installing the Printer Driver Install the Operating Instructions The CD-ROM provided with the printer contains an HTML Operating Instructions Manual in HTML version. Follow the above instructions to install it. ❒ System Requirements : • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows NT4.0.
  • Page 141 Operating Instructions Software Guide Read This First Manuals for This Printer..................9 Preparing for Printing Quick Install......................10 Confirming the Connection Method..............12 Network Connection....................12 Local Connection .....................14 Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port..........16 Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ..............16 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP)..........17 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (IPP) ............18 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - TCP/IP)....
  • Page 142 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003) ..35 Using the LPR Port ....................38 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver..............38 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) ........39 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003) ..40 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0)........41 Using as the Windows Network Printer .............43 Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver..............43...
  • Page 143 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...........83 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ....85 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........87 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ..............90 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........90 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...........91 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ....93 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........94...
  • Page 144 Punching ........................133 Collate ........................135 Spool Printing......................135 Cover........................137 Slip Sheets ......................138 Memory Capacity and Paper Size................138 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? ...................141 PictBridge Printing ....................142 What Can Be Done on This Machine..............143 Index Printing ......................143 Trimming ........................144 Date and File Name Printing ..................144 Paper Size......................145 Image Print Size.....................146...
  • Page 145 PS Menu......................189 Changing the PS menu ..................189 PS Menu parameters .....................189 PDF Menu ......................191 Changing the PDF menu..................191 PDF Menu parameters...................191 Language Menu....................193 Changing the language menu ................193 Language menu parameters ..................193 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor.................194 Displaying Top Page ....................195 About Menu and Mode...................196 Access in the Administrator Mode................197...
  • Page 146 ifconfig........................225 info .........................227 ipp ..........................227 netware ........................228 passwd ........................229 prnlog ........................230 rendezvous......................230 route ........................232 set ..........................233 show........................235 slp...........................235 smb ........................235 snmp ........................236 sntp ........................239 spoolsw ........................240 sprint ........................241 ssdp........................241 status........................241 syslog ........................241 upnp ........................242 web.........................242 wiconfig ........................243 wins ........................245 SNMP........................247 Getting Printer Information over the Network..........248...
  • Page 147 Using a Host Name Instead of an IP Address............285 Printing Commands....................287 Mac OS Configuration Mac OS........................290 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver and PPD File ..........290 Setting Up PPD Files .....................291 Creating a Desktop Printer Icon ................291 Setting Up Options ....................292 Installing the ColorSync Profiles ................292 Installing Adobe Type Manager ................293 Installing Screen fonts....................294...
  • Page 148 Configuring SSL Encryption................325 SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption..............325 User Settings for SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) ............329 Installing the Certificate Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client.......330 Installing Font Manager 2000................332 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 ..........333 When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame........334 Operating Environment ..................334 Supported Printer Drivers..................334 Limitations ......................334...

  • Page 149: Read This First

    Read This First Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Setup Guide Provides information about printer setup and options. ❖ Maintenance Guide Provides information about paper, replacing supplies, and dealing with paper jams and error messages.

  • Page 150: Preparing For Printing

    Preparing for Printing Quick Install Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the CD-ROM provided. Using Quick Install, the PCL printer driver and/or RPCS printer driver and Smart- DeviceMonitor for Client is installed under network environment, and TCP/IP port will be set.
  • Page 151 Preparing for Printing Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD-ROM. ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 152: Confirming The Connection Method

    Preparing for Printing Confirming the Connection Method This printer supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the printer is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This printer can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer. Using this printer as the Windows printing port Network connections can be established through Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394).
  • Page 153 Preparing for Printing ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet/ IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394) None ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet/ IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394)

  • Page 154: Local Connection

    Preparing for Printing Using as a network printer This printer can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print serv- er, or the NetWare remote printer. See the explanation of how to install the printer driver for each type of network printer.
  • Page 155 Preparing for Printing • USB, Parallel, IEEE 1394 (SCSI print), and Bluetooth connections • Windows NT 4.0: • Parallel connections See the explanation of how to install the printer driver for each method of connection. For the USB connection, see p.53 “Installing the Printer Driver Using USB”.

  • Page 156: Using The Smartdevicemonitor For Client Port

    Preparing for Printing Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ❒ To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000/XP Profession- al, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator. ❒...

  • Page 157: Installing The Pcl Or Rpcs Printer Driver (Tcp/Ip)

    Preparing for Printing ❒ SmartDeviceMonitor for Client supports the following languages: Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Nor- wegian, Polish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese Simple and Chi- nese Traditional. Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver (TCP/IP) ❒...

  • Page 158: Installing The Pcl Or Rpcs Printer Driver (Ipp)

    Preparing for Printing A list of printers using TCP/IP appears. Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a printer not listed here, click [Specify address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the printer.
  • Page 159 Preparing for Printing The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].

  • Page 160: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - Tcp/Ip)

    Preparing for Printing For information about the settings, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Set a user code, if necessary. This allows a SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin user to display and check the number of sheets each user prints.
  • Page 161 Preparing for Printing ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next].

  • Page 162: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - Ipp)

    Preparing for Printing Restart the computer to complete installation. ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me - IPP) Quit all applications currently running.

  • Page 163: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Tcp/Ip)

    Preparing for Printing On the [Details] tab, click [Add Port…]. Click [SmartDeviceMonitor] in the [Other] list, and then click [OK]. Click [IPP]. In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://(printer's address)/printer” as the printer's address. If the server authentification is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://(printer's address)/printer”...
  • Page 164 Preparing for Printing Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English.

  • Page 165: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Ipp)

    Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - IPP) ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 166: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Tcp/Ip)

    Preparing for Printing If a name is not specified here, the address entered in the [Printer URL] box becomes the IPP port name. Click [Detailed Settings] to configure proxy server, the IPP user name and other settings. Specify the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. For information about the settings, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help.
  • Page 167 Preparing for Printing Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >]. Click [Local printer], and then click [Next >]. Click [Create a new port:]. Click [SmartDeviceMonitor], and then click [Next >]. Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search]. A list of printers using [TCP/IP] appears. Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].
  • Page 168 Preparing for Printing Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi.

  • Page 169: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0 - Tcp/Ip)

    Preparing for Printing Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Next >]. Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0 - TCP/IP) ❒...

  • Page 170: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0 - Ipp)

    Preparing for Printing Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a printer not listed here, click [Specify address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the printer. Check that the name of the printer whose driver you want to install is se- lected, and then click [Next >].

  • Page 171: Changing The Port Settings For Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Preparing for Printing Click [IPP]. In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://(printer's address)/printer”as the printer's address. If the server authentification is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://(printer's address)/printer” (Internet Explorer 5.01, or a higher version must be installed). (example IP address: 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer https://192.168.15.16/printer...
  • Page 172 Preparing for Printing In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Details] tab, and then click [Configure Port]. The [Port Settings] dialog box appears. Windows 2000 / Windows NT 4.0: Open [Printers] window from [Start] menu.

  • Page 173: Using The Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    Preparing for Printing Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver ❒ To install printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member. Quit all applications currently running.

  • Page 174: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Preparing for Printing The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When screen for Device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”. Click [Finish] in the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box. The installation start dialog box reappears.

  • Page 175: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Preparing for Printing ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >].
  • Page 176 Preparing for Printing Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English.
  • Page 177 Preparing for Printing ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 178: Using The Lpr Port

    Preparing for Printing Using the LPR Port Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

  • Page 179: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Preparing for Printing Enter “lp” in the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, and then click [OK]. The port is added. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Configure the default printer as necessary. Click [Finish].

  • Page 180: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Preparing for Printing Click [Local printer], and then click [Next >]. Click [Add Port...]. Click [LPR Port], and then click [New Port...]. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box. Enter “lp” in the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, and then click [OK].

  • Page 181: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Preparing for Printing ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The English printer driver is installed when the following language is selected: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi. Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver]. Add Printer Wizard starts. Click [Next >].
  • Page 182 Preparing for Printing The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. ❒...

  • Page 183: Using As The Windows Network Printer

    Preparing for Printing Using as the Windows Network Printer Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting “Network printer server”, and then select the Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.

  • Page 184: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)

    Preparing for Printing Select the [Printer Name:] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  • Page 185: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Preparing for Printing The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. ❒...

  • Page 186: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Preparing for Printing Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English.
  • Page 187 Preparing for Printing ❒ If you print from a print server connected to the printer using the SmartDevice- Monitor port, the client cannot use Recovery Printing and Parallel Printing. ❒ If you print with a Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 print server, Smart- DeviceMonitor notification functions may not be possible for the client.

  • Page 188: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0) ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. ❒ If you print from a print server connected to the printer using the SmartDevice- Monitor port, the client cannot use Recovery Printing and Parallel Printing.
  • Page 189 Preparing for Printing ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 190: Using As The Netware Print Server/Remote Printer

    Preparing for Printing Using as the NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer This explains how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission.

  • Page 191: When Using The Postscript 3 Printer Driver

    Preparing for Printing The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port. Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK]. Double-click the name of the NetWare file server on the network tree. The created queue is displayed.

  • Page 192: Form Feed

    Preparing for Printing Click [Advanced]. Clear the [Send CTRL+D before job] and [Send CTRL+D after job] check boxes, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to close the printer properties dialog box. Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the printer driver on Windows.

  • Page 193: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Preparing for Printing Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. ❒ Make sure that printer is connected to the computer's USB ports using the USB interface cable. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the comput- er and no print jobs are in progress.
  • Page 194 Preparing for Printing If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of USB Printing Support are stored in the following location: D:\DRIVES\RPCS\WIN98_ME Check the location, and then click [Next]. USB Printing Support is installed. Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001”...

  • Page 195: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Preparing for Printing Installation is complete. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer con- nected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.

  • Page 196: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Preparing for Printing If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: • RPCS D:\DRIVES\RPCS\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PCL 5c D:\DRIVES\PCL5C\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PCL 6 D:\DRIVES\PCL6\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PostScript 3 D:\DRIVES\PS3\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 Check the printer driver location, and then click [OK]. Click [Next].

  • Page 197: Troubleshooting Usb

    Preparing for Printing To disable Auto Run, press the left {Shift} key when inserting the CD- ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes read- ing from the CD-ROM. ❒ If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. Select the [Include this location in the search] check box under [Search for the best driver in these location], and then click [Browse] to select the printer driv- er location.
  • Page 198 Preparing for Printing Windows has already configured Open Windows' Device Manager, and then, under [Univer- the USB settings. sal Serial Bus controllers], remove any conflicting devices. Conflicting devices have a yellow [!] or [?] icon by them. Take care not to accidentally remove required devices. For details, see Windows Help.

  • Page 199: Printing With Parallel Connection

    Preparing for Printing Printing with Parallel Connection To use a printer connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when installing the printer driver. Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission.

  • Page 200: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me)

    Preparing for Printing The printer driver installation starts. Click [Finish] in the installation completion dialog box. ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed.

  • Page 201: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Preparing for Printing Restart the computer to complete installation. ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission.

  • Page 202: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003) ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 203: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0) ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 204: Installing The Printer Driver Using Ieee 1394 (Scsi Print)

    Preparing for Printing Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed from the CD-ROM provided with this printer. ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print during installation. ❒ Do not connect IEEE 1394 or USB devices to the computer or turn on another printers during installation.
  • Page 205 Preparing for Printing To disable Auto Run, press the left {Shift} key when inserting the CD- ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes read- ing from the CD-ROM. If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. Click [Browse].

  • Page 206: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003

    Preparing for Printing When the message “Driver Files Search Results” appears, select the [Disable the device. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard in the control Panel can be able to complete the driver installations.] check box, and then click [Fin- ish]. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 ❒...
  • Page 207 Preparing for Printing • PCL 5c D:\DRIVES\PCL5C\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PCL 6 D:\DRIVES\PCL6\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 • PostScript 3 D:\DRIVES\PS3\WIN2K_XP\(Language)\DISK1 When installation is complete, the printer connected to “1394_00n” appears in the [Printers and Faxes] window. (“n” shows the number of printers connect- ed.) Follow the instructions. ❒...

  • Page 208: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Preparing for Printing Printing with Bluetooth Connection Supported Profiles ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP. • When connecting more than one Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computer at the same time, the first device that establishes connection is selected.
  • Page 209 Preparing for Printing Check that the printer you want to use appears in 3Com Bluetooth Con- nection Manager. On the [Tool] menu, click [COM port]. Check that the message “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx) “ appears un- der Client Ports. (X indicates the COM port number used by Bluetooth.) Click [Close].
  • Page 210 Preparing for Printing If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password. For information about entering the pass- word, see p.70 “Printing in the Security Mode”. For all other security modes and custom settings, no password is required. ❒...

  • Page 211: If A Message Appears During Installation

    Preparing for Printing If a Message Appears during Installation Message number 58 or 34 indicates the printer driver cannot be installed using Auto Run. Install the printer driver using [Add Printer] or [>Install Printer]. For Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0: On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 212: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Preparing for Printing Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the printer using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.73 “If Bidirec- tional Communication is Disabled”.

  • Page 213: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Preparing for Printing • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Port] tab with the RPCS printer driver. • In addition to the above, one of the following conditions must also be met: •...
  • Page 214 Preparing for Printing Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Accessories] tab. If options in the [Change Accessories] tab are disabled, bidirectional connection is enabled. In this case, no change is necessary for option settings. ❒...

  • Page 215: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 216: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the ap- plication's own default settings are applied.
  • Page 217 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 218: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - the printer properties ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.

  • Page 219: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application.
  • Page 220 Setting Up the Printer Driver The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. ❒...
  • Page 221 Setting Up the Printer Driver ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the appli- cation's own default settings are applied.

  • Page 222: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 223: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties di- alog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95/98/Me.
  • Page 224 Setting Up the Printer Driver The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. ❒ When you open the printer properties dialog box initially after installing the RPCS printer driver, a confirmation message appears.

  • Page 225: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver ❒ The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the applica- tion you use. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current ap- plication only.
  • Page 226 Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. ❒ Do not make a setting for [Form to Tray Assignment]. For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences ❒...

  • Page 227: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Print...]. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] list. Make the necessary settings, and then click [Apply] to start printing. For details, see the printer driver Help. Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - the printer properties ❒...
  • Page 228 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer default settings - Default ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 229 Setting Up the Printer Driver Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Prop- erties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [Apply]. Click [OK] to start printing. For details, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 230: Postscript 3 - Setting Up For Printing

    Setting Up the Printer Driver PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 231: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current ap- plication only. ❒ General users can change the properties displayed in the [Print] dialog box of an application. Settings made here are used as defaults when printing from this application.
  • Page 232 Setting Up the Printer Driver For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 233: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver For details, see the printer driver Help. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - the printer properties ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 234: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application.
  • Page 235 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears . Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].

  • Page 236: Mac Os - Setting Up For Printing

    Setting Up the Printer Driver To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties di- alog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows NT 4.0. ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depending on the application.
  • Page 237 Setting Up the Printer Driver The [Page Setup] dialog box varies depending on the application you use. For details, see the manuals provided with the Mac OS. Configure the settings, and then click [OK]. Setting up for printing from an application Open the file you want to print.

  • Page 238: Other Print Operations

    Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send a PDF file directly to this printer to print, without opening the ap- plication it was created in. ❒ This is possible for Adobe PDF files only. ❒ You can use this function more conveniently with the attached hard disk. ❒...

  • Page 239: Pdf Direct Printing

    Other Print Operations Click [DeskTopBinder Lite] , and then click [Next]. Follow the instructions on the display to install DeskTopBinder Lite. If you are required to restart the computer after installing DeskTopBinder Lite, restart the computer and continue the configuration. DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF files direct- On the [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features...

  • Page 240: Printing Pdf Password-Protected Documents

    Other Print Operations Drag the PDF file you want to print to the PDF Direct Printing icon in the palette and drop it there. [Output File List-PDF Direct Print] is displayed. Highlight the PDF you want to print, and then click [OK]. The PDF file is printed.
  • Page 241 Other Print Operations ❒ If a [Group Password] for the [PDF Configuration] menu is assigned to either DeskTopBinder Lite or the control panel of this machine, a same group password needs to be assigned to the other. PDF Direct Print Properties Configuration Name Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) Change Icon...

  • Page 242: Using Commands

    Other Print Operations Range Specify the print area on each page. Color/Black and White Specify color or black-and-white printing. Resolution Specify a print resolution. PDF Password If the PDF file is password-protected, enter the password in this field. Otherwise, the file cannot be printed.

  • Page 243: Unauthorized Copy Control

    Other Print Operations Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text when printing to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Unauthorized Copy Control consists of [Data security for copying] and [Mask type]. ❒ This function is designed to discourage copying confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.
  • Page 244 Other Print Operations ❖ Printing a document using [Data security for copying] The print preview of the pattern and the text you set is displayed. The document is copied to the machine that the Copy Data Security unit is installed. The document is blanked by gray overprint.

  • Page 245: Using [Mask Type]

    Other Print Operations Using [Mask type] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type] in the Printer Driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type], and then enter text in the [Text] box. ❒...

  • Page 246: Important Notice

    Other Print Operations ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ The results of copying may vary depending on the machine model and setting conditions. ❒ Printing with background patterns and text may be slower than normal print- ing.

  • Page 247: Sample Print

    Other Print Operations Sample Print Use this function to print the first set of a multiple-set print job. After checking the results, the remaining sets can be printed using the control panel. This function can protect you from printing a large quantity of misprints. ❒...

  • Page 248: Printing The Remaining Sets

    Other Print Operations Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Prop- erties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. In the [Job Type:] box, click [Sample Print]. In the [User ID:] box, enter a user ID using up to eight alphanumeric char- acters.

  • Page 249: Deleting A Sample Print File

    Other Print Operations The number of remaining sets appears. To cancel printing, press the {Escape} key. Press the {# Enter} key. To change the number of sets you want to print, press the {U} or {T} key and select the number of sets, and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 250: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations The initial screen appears. Deleting all files Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Sample Print], and then press the {# Enter} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Del. All Files], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 251 Other Print Operations Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Sample Print], and then press the {# Enter} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Error File(s)], and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 252: Locked Print

    Other Print Operations Locked Print Use this function to print confidential documents. Documents will not be printed automatically unless a password is entered using the control panel. ❒ To use this function, the hard disk must be installed on the printer. ❒...

  • Page 253: Entering A Password

    Other Print Operations The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Prop- erties]. In the [Job Type:] box, click [Locked Print]. In the [User ID:] box, enter a user ID using up to eight alphanumeric char- acters.

  • Page 254: Deleting A Locked Print File

    Other Print Operations Press the {U} or {T} key to display the file you want to print, and then press the {# Enter} key. Enter the password. Press the {U} or {T} key to enter the leftmost digit of the password, and then press the {# Enter} key. The next digit appears.
  • Page 255 Other Print Operations The user ID and the time when the job was stored appear. Press the {U} or {T} key to display the file you want to delete, and then press the {# Enter} key. To cancel deleting a Locked Print file, press the {Escape} key. Check that the file you want to delete is displayed, and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 256: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations Checking the Error Log When a print job is not saved on the hard disk, it remains in the error log and can be checked using the control panel. ❒ The latest 50 error files are stored in the error log. If a new error file is added when there are 50 error files already stored, the oldest file is deleted.

  • Page 257: Hold Print

    Other Print Operations Hold Print Use this function to print documents that have been temporarily stored in this printer by performing either the control panel or computer operation. ❒ To use this function, the hard disk must be installed on the printer. ❒...

  • Page 258: Print Using The Control Panel

    Other Print Operations The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Prop- erties]. In the [Job Type:] box, click [Hold Print]. In the [User ID:] box, enter a user ID using up to eight alphanumeric char- acters.

  • Page 259: Deleting A Hold Print File

    Other Print Operations The " Go to Menu, then ->[Esc] to print " message appears. Then the docu- ment selection screen reappears. After the job is printed, the job saved on the hard disk is deleted. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears.

  • Page 260: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations Deleting all files Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Hold Print], and then press the {# En- ter} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Del. All Files], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 261 Other Print Operations Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Hold Print], and then press the {# En- ter} key. The user ID and the time when the job was stored appear. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Error File(s)], and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 262: Stored Print

    Other Print Operations Stored Print This function stores documents in the machine. Printing is then possible using a control panel or computer operation. ❒ To use this function, the hard disk must be installed on the printer. ❒ The number of pages the printer can save varies depending on the print im- age content.

  • Page 263: Stored Print Job To The Printer

    Other Print Operations Stored Print Job to the Printer From an application, select a command to print. The [Print] dialog box appears. Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list, and then click [Prop- erties]. In the [Job Type:] box, click [Save to Printer]. In the [User ID:] box, enter a user ID using up to eight alphanumeric char- acters.

  • Page 264: Deleting A Stored Print File

    Other Print Operations The user ID and the time when the job was stored appear. To cancel printing, press the {Escape} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display the file you want to print, and then press the {# Enter} key. The "...

  • Page 265: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations If a password is assigned to the document, a password entry screen appears. Enter the password. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Deleting all files Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Stored Print], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 266 Other Print Operations ❒ The latest 30 error files are stored in the error log. If a new error file is added when there are 30 error files already stored, the oldest file is deleted. Howev- er, if the oldest error file is a sample print file, it is not deleted, but stored in- stead in the sample print error log until the number of sample print error files reaches 30.

  • Page 267: Form Feed

    Other Print Operations Form Feed This message appears when the paper tray is empty, or when the paper in the paper tray is not of the same size or form as that specified by the printer driver. You can form feed using tray. Press the {Form Feed} key, and then select the paper tray on the screen.

  • Page 268: Canceling A Print Job

    Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job You can cancel printing from either the printer or a client computer. Since can- celing procedures vary depending on the print job status, check the job status and cancel printing according to the following procedure. Windows - Canceling a Print Job ❒...

  • Page 269: Mac Os - Canceling A Print Job

    Other Print Operations If the print job you want to cancel is not being printed Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears showing all print jobs that are currently queuing to be print- ed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printer] window.
  • Page 270 Other Print Operations Printing resumes if you press the {Escape} key after the message appears. Press the {# Enter} key. The job is canceled. When the cancellation procedure is complete, a mes- sage appears. ❒ A print job that contains a large volume of data may take considerable time to cancel.

  • Page 271: Caution During Printing

    Other Print Operations Caution During Printing Staple and Punch Position By installing the 2 tray finisher or booklet finisher, you can staple one set at a time when printing multiple copies. See the Help files of the printer driver for details about print methods.
  • Page 272 Other Print Operations • Booklet finisher ❒ When two-sided printing is selected, adjust the staple position to the bind- ing direction. ❒ If you are punching at the same time, specify the same side. ❒ The paper sizes and number of pages that can be stapled are displayed below.

  • Page 273: Punching

    Other Print Operations Punching Used to punch holes in pages. ❒ The printer cannot punch paper fed from the bypass tray. ❒ To use this function, the 2 tray finisher or booklet finisher must be installed on the printer. ❒ Punch positions depend on print and feed direction. The following table shows possible punch positions: ❖...
  • Page 274 Other Print Operations Type Feed Direction Paper Size A4, B5, 16K, Letter ← NA 3 holes A3, B4, 8K, 11” × 17” ← A4, B5, 16K, Letter ← EU 4 holes A3, B4, 8K, 11” × 17” ← A4, B5, A5, 16K, Letter ←...

  • Page 275: Collate

    Other Print Operations Collate The Collate function allows you to print while sorting printouts into page-ordered sets, such as when printing multiple copies of meeting materials. For details about collate and job separation, see the printer driver Help. ❖ Collate Output can be assembled as sets in sequential order.
  • Page 276 Other Print Operations ❒ The Spool Printing function is available for data received using diprint, lpr, ipp, ftp, and smb. ❒ When using diprint, the Spool Printing function cannot be used with bidirec- tional communication. ❒ The domain reserved for spool printing is about 1 GB. ❒...

  • Page 277: Cover

    Other Print Operations Enter the user name and password, and then click [OK]. For details about the password, consult your network administrator. In the menu area, click [Job]. A submenu will appear. On the [Printer] menu, click [Spool Printing]. A list of spooled jobs appears. To delete a job, select the check box of the job you want to delete, and then click [Delete].

  • Page 278: Slip Sheets

    Other Print Operations Slip Sheets ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between each page ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between OHP transparencies ❒ Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. ❒ Slip sheets cannot be inserted while duplex and cover printing. ❒...
  • Page 279 Other Print Operations ❖ Typical memory requirements for correct printing Resolution Paper size One-sided printing Duplex printing Mainly text Mainly photo- Mainly text Mainly photo- graph graph 1200 dpi × A3 (297 × Standard +64 MB rec- Standard +256 MB rec- 1200 dpi 457) (256 MB)
  • Page 280 Other Print Operations Resolution Paper size One-sided printing Duplex printing Mainly text Mainly photo- Mainly text Mainly photo- graph graph 600 dpi × 600 A3 (297 × Standard Standard Standard Standard 457) (256 MB) (256 MB) (256 MB) (256 MB) 300 dpi ×...

  • Page 281: Direct Printing From A Digital Camera (Pictbridge)

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this machine using a USB cable. This allows you to print photographs taken using the digital camera directly by operating the digital camera. Before you can use this function, the printer requires the following options: •...

  • Page 282: Pictbridge Printing

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start PictBridge printing on this machine. Check the printer and the digital camera are both switched on. Connect a USB cable between the optional USB host interface board in- stalled on the print and the digital camera.

  • Page 283: What Can Be Done On This Machine

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Can Be Done on This Machine This machine can perform the following functions using its PictBridge feature. The settings available for these functions are as follows: • Index printing • Trimming • Date and file name printing •...

  • Page 284: Trimming

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Paper Size Horizontal Paper orien- images × tation vertical im- ages (in) B4 (257 × 10” × 14” 367) 14” × 10” ❒ Index printouts vary depending on the orientation of the paper placed on the specified size tray.

  • Page 285: Paper Size

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) In the above figure, "aaaaa" indicates the file name and "bbbbb" indicates the date. Paper Size Use this function to print on paper with the size specified on the digital camera. Paper size name Actual size 178 mm ×...

  • Page 286: Image Print Size

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) ❒ For details about methods of specifying undefined sizes, see Maintenance Guide. Image Print Size Use this function to print images with the size specified on the digital camera. -- Image size specified on the camera You can specify the following image print sizes: Fixed size 3.25 "...

  • Page 287: Print Number Of Pages

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) ❒ An error occurs if the specified size is larger than the actual paper size. Print Number of Pages Use this function to print multiple images on the specified paper. The number of images that can be printed on one page is as follows: Paper size Number of images that can be specified...

  • Page 288: Printing Quality

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Number of Vertical im- Paper orien- ages × hori- images tation zontal images 2 × 1 2 × 2 4 × 2 3 × 3 4 × 4 5 × 5 8 × 4 6 ×...

  • Page 289: Camera Memo Printing

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Camera Memo Printing Use this function to print text data together with an image if it is attached to the image.

  • Page 290: Exiting Pictbridge

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit PictBridge mode. Check the control panel of this machine is displaying the "Ready" state. Disconnect the USB cable from the machine. ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent to the printer. If you do, printing will fail.

  • Page 291: Troubleshooting

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy PictBridge cannot be Follow the steps be- used. low: 1. Disconnect and then reconnect the USB cable. 2. Check the Pict- Bridge configuration is correct. 3. Disconnect the USB cable, switch off the printer and then switch it on again.

  • Page 292: Other Reference Information

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Other Reference Information For further details about printing on this machine, see the following:...

  • Page 293: Making Printer Settings Using The Control Panel

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Chart This section explains how to change the default settings of the printer and pro- vides information about the parameters included in each menu. ❖ Sample Print ❒ Appear only when the hard disk is installed. ❒...
  • Page 294 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Color Demo Page PCL Config.Page PS Config. Page PDF Config.Page Hex Dump Operations Test ❖ Maintenance Menu Color Calibrate Color Regist. Image Density Registration Plain Paper Thick Paper Specisal Paper Del. All Temp Del.
  • Page 295 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Menu Sub Paper Size Page Size Edge-Edge Print Def.Print Lang. Duplex Blank Pages Output Tray Job Separation Energy Saver 1 Energy Saver 2 Auto Reset Time Auto Del. Temp Auto Del. Stored Unit of Measure B&W Page Detect Spool Printing Letterhead Mode...
  • Page 296 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ [IEEE 1394 Setup] appears when the optional IEEE 1394 interface board is installed. ❒ [IEEE 802.11b] appears when the optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit is in- stalled. ❖ PCL Menu Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number...
  • Page 297 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Language Menu English German French Italian Dutch Swedish Norwegian Danish Spanish Finnish Portuguese Czech Polish Hungarian...

  • Page 298: Paper Input Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Paper Input Menu This section explains about paper settings on the Paper Input menu such as pa- per sizes and types on each tray. Changing the paper input menu Tray locking Follow the procedure below to lock/unlock trays. Press the {Menu} key.

  • Page 299: Paper Input Menu Parameters

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Tray Priority], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 300 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Paper Type If you use various types of paper, select the paper type for tray 1, tray 2, tray 3, tray 4 or bypass tray. For details about types of paper loaded in each tray, see “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”, Maintenance Guide.

  • Page 301: List/Test Print Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel List/Test Print Menu You can print lists of configurations on printer or the paper printings. Also, you can check the types and characters of all the printable fonts. Printing a Configuration Page Follow the procedure below to print the configuration page. ❒...
  • Page 302 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Firmware Version • Firmware The version number of the printer controller firmware is displayed. • Engine The version number of the printer engine firmware is displayed. • NCS The version number of the network interface firmware is displayed. ❖...

  • Page 303: List/Test Menu Parameters

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel For details, see p.179 “Host Interface Menu”. ❖ PCL Menu Settings made on the [PCL Menu] are displayed. For details, see p.186 “PCL Menu”. ❖ PS Menu Settings made on the [PS Menu] are displayed. For details, see p.189 “PS Menu”.
  • Page 304 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ PDF Config.Page You can print an resident PS3 font and the Disk Directory List which shows the hard disk. ❖ Hex Dump You can print the data sent by the computer using Hex Dump. ❖...

  • Page 305: Maintenance Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Maintenance Menu You can set printing conditions such as density and calibration, and printer man- agement such as formatting the hard disk unit. Changing the maintenance menu This section explains changing the maintenance menu using examples. HD Format Follow the procedure below to format the hard disk unit after initial setup.
  • Page 306 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ If the [HD Format] button is not displayed, the hard disk unit is not properly installed. Reinstall the hard disk unit. For details about the hard disk unit, see Setup Guide. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting re- installation, contact your sales or service representative.

  • Page 307: Maintenance Menu Parameters

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ The signal is rated [Good] if signal strength is 76%-100%, [Fair] if 41%-75%, [Poor] if 21%-40%, and [Unavailable] if 0%-20%. If the signal is unstable or unavailable, remove any obstructions or move the printer to a place to re- ceive the signal.
  • Page 308 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Color Regist. Color deviation on printouts may occur as a result of printing on thick paper, moving the machine, or repetitive continuous printing. Use the color deviation compensation function to obtain correct printouts. For details about the color deviation compensation method, see Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 309 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Thick Paper Set the thick paper configuration. Thick Paper 1, Thick Paper 2, Thick Paper 3, Thick Paper 4 Only the bypass tray can accept thick paper. For details, see “Type of Paper and Other Media”, Maintenance Guide. ❖...
  • Page 310 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 600dpi Thin Ppr • 600dpi Norm. Ppr • 1200dpi ❒ Default: 600dpi Thin Ppr ❖ Replacmnt Alert Use this function to specify when to warn the user about replacing supplies. • Notify Sooner •...

  • Page 311: System Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel System Menu You can set basic functions required to use the printer. The printer can be used on factory default, but the configuration can be changed depending on the con- dition of the user. The changed condition holds even if the printer is turned off. Changing the system menu Follow the procedure below to change the settings for Energy Saver Timer.
  • Page 312 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Prt. Err Report You can select [On] or [Off] to have an error report printed when a printer error or memory error occurs. • Off • On ❒ Default: Off ❖ Auto Continue You can make the Auto Continue setting.
  • Page 313 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ Default: Auto Detect ❖ Sub Paper Size You can select [Off] or [Auto] to enable the Sub Paper Size function. When you select [Auto], the printer switches to the available paper (A4 or Letter) if the currently specified paper is not loaded.
  • Page 314 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ Default: PCL ❖ Duplex You can specify whether or not to print on both sides of a sheet. • Off • Short Edge Bind • Long Edge Bind ❒ Default: Off ❒ This menu appears only when the optional duplex unit is installed. ❖...
  • Page 315 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Energy Saver 2 You can specify how many minutes for the energy saver mode. ❖ E. Saver2 On/Off You can specify whether or not to switch E. Saver2. • On • Off ❒...
  • Page 316 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Auto Del. Temp Specify whether to automatically delete temporarily saved documents (Sam- ple Print, Locked Print and Hold Print data), such as sample print documents or confidential documents. Also specify the time period to elapse before dele- tion.
  • Page 317 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • inch ❒ Default value is destination dependant. ❖ B&W Page Delete Specify whether to recognize black-and-white images. Use the black-and- white recognition function to print all monochrome pages in monochrome mode even if color printing is specified. •...
  • Page 318 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Tray Switching Specify the printer to change printing to the suitable tray, when printer driver specifies different paper size or type from the current tray. • Off • On ❒ Default: Off ❖...

  • Page 319: Host Interface Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Host Interface Menu You can set configurations about network connections and communication when using parallel connection between the printer and the computer. The changed configuration holds even if the printer is turned off. Changing the Host Interface menu Follow the procedure below to change the I/O Timeout Press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 320 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 256 KB ❒ Default: 128 KB ❖ I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the printer should wait before ending a print job. If printing operation is frequently interrupted by data from other ports, you can increase the timeout period.
  • Page 321 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ When DHCP is set to on, the subnet mask cannot be changed. To change it, set DHCP to off. Contact your network administrator for infor- mation about the network configuration. ❒ Default: 000.000.000.000 ❖...
  • Page 322 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel • 100Mbps Half D. • 100Mbps Full D. ❒ Default: Auto Select ❖ LAN Type You can select Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b for LAN Type. This menu appears only when the optional 802.11 interface unit is in- stalled.
  • Page 323 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ IP over 1394 You can specify whether or not to activate IP over 1394. • Active • Not Active ❒ Default: Active ❖ SCSI print You can specify whether or not to activate SCSI print. •...
  • Page 324 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Trans. Speed You can select the transmission speed for IEEE 802.11b. • Auto • 11 Mbps • 5.5 Mbps • 2 Mbps • 1 Mbps ❒ Default: Auto ❖ SSID You can set an SSID in the infrastructure mode and the 802.11 Ad hoc mode.
  • Page 325 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ When using 64 bit WEP, up to 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII characters can be entered. When using 128 bit WEP, up to 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII characters can be entered. ❒...

  • Page 326: Pcl Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel PCL Menu You can set conditions when using PCL for printing. Changing the PCL menu Follow the procedure below to change the setting for Orientation. Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [PCL Menu], and then press the {# En- ter} key.
  • Page 327 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ Default: Portrait ❖ Form Lines You can specify the number of lines per page between 5 and 128. ❒ Default: • Metric version: 64 • Inch version: 60 ❖ Font Source You can set the location of the default font. •...
  • Page 328 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❖ Symbol Set You can specify the character set for the default font. Available sets are as follows: Roman-8, ISO L1, ISO L2, ISO L5, PC-8, PC-8 D/N, PC-850, PC-852, PC8- TK, Win L1, Win L2, Win L5, Desktop, PS Text, VN Intl, VN US, MS Publ, Math-8, PS Math, VN Math, Pifont, Legal, ISO 4, ISO 6, ISO 11, ISO 15, ISO 17, ISO 21, ISO 60, ISO 69, Win 3.0 ❒...

  • Page 329: Ps Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel PS Menu You can set conditions when using Postscript for printing. Changing the PS menu Follow the procedure below to change the setting for date format. Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [PS Menu], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 330 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel When you use a parallel or USB connection, the print job is canceled if binary data is sent from the printer driver. When you use an Ethernet connection, the print job is canceled if: •...

  • Page 331: Pdf Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel PDF Menu You can set conditions when using PDF printing. Changing the PDF menu Follow the procedure below to change the resolution setting. Press {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press {U} or {T} key to display [PDF Menu], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 332 Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel ❒ Default: no password set ❖ PDF Group PW You can set a group password specified using DeskTopBinder Lite. • Current PW ❒ The password can be set using Web Image Monitor, but must be sent through the network.

  • Page 333: Language Menu

    Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel Language Menu You can set language displayed on the menu. Changing the language menu Follow the procedure below to change the language. Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Language], and then press the {# En- ter} key.

  • Page 334: Monitoring And Configuring The Printer

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor Using Web Image Monitor, you can check the printer status and change settings. ❖ Available operations The following operations can be remotely performed using Web Image Moni- tor from a client computer. •...

  • Page 335: Displaying Top Page

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying Top Page This section explains the Top Page and how to display Web Image Monitor. Start your Web browser. Enter “http: //(printer's address)/” in the address bar of a Web browser. Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. ❒...

  • Page 336: About Menu And Mode

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer About Menu and Mode There are two modes available with Web Image Monitor: user mode and admin- istrator mode. Displayed items may differ depending on the printers. ❖ About User Mode In the user mode, printer status, settings, and print job status can be viewed, but the printer settings cannot be changed.

  • Page 337: Access In The Administrator Mode

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Allows you to display list of Spooled Print Job, Job History, Error Log, Sample Print and Locked Print. This also allows you to delete Spooled Print Job, Locked Print and Sample Print Jobs. Address Book User information can be registered, displayed, changed, and deleted.
  • Page 338 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Downloading Help In the [OS] list, select the operating system. In the [Language] list, select the language. Click [Download]. Download Help by following the instructions on the screen. Store the downloaded compressed file in a location, and then decom- press the file.

  • Page 339: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, you can monitor the network printers. Al- so, you can change the configuration of the network interface board using TCP/IP or IPX/SPX. ❖ Protocol stack provided with Operating System •...

  • Page 340: Installing Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Lock some of the setting items on the control panel so that they cannot be changed using the control panel. • Select type of paper loaded in the paper trays. • Energy Saver function •...

  • Page 341: Changing The Network Interface Board Configuration

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❒ If you are required to restart the computer after installing SmartDeviceMon- itor for Admin, restart the computer and continue the configuration. ❒ SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin supports the following languages: Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Nor- wegian, Polish, Portuguese, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese Simple and Chi- nese Traditional.

  • Page 342: Changing The Paper Type

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [TCP/IP], [IPX/SPX] or [TCP/IP(SNMPv3)]. A list of printers using the selected protocol appears. ❒ Select the protocol of the printer whose configuration you want to change. Select a printer.

  • Page 343: Managing User Information

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Enter the user name and password, and then click [OK]. For details about the password, consult your network administrator. The [Paper] page appears. Select a paper type in the [Paper Type] list for each tray. Click [Apply].
  • Page 344 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying the Number of Sheets Printed Follow the procedure below to display the number of sheets printed under each user code. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. Click the [User Page Count] tab of User Management Tool. The number of pages printed under each user code appears.
  • Page 345 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Restricting Functions Follow the procedure below to restrict use of individual functions. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Edit] menu of User Management Tool, click [Restrict Access To De- vice]. Select the check box of the functions you want to restrict. Click [OK].

  • Page 346: Configuring The Energy Saver Mode

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Configuring the Energy Saver Mode Follow the procedure below to configure Energy Saver mode. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [TCP/IP], [IPX/SPX] or [TCP/IP(SNMPv3)]. A list of printers using the selected protocol appears. ❒...

  • Page 347: Checking The Printer Status

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. Click [Configuration]. Click [Device Settings]. Click [Program/Change Administrator]. Click [Change]. On the [New Password], enter a password. Enter the same password in [Confirm Password] . Click [OK]. Quit Web Image Monitor. Quit SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin.
  • Page 348 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [TCP/IP], [IPX/SPX] or [TCP/IP(SNMPv3)]. A list of printers using the selected protocol appears. ❒ Select the protocol of the printer whose configuration you want to change. Select a printer in the list.

  • Page 349: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client To view the status of printers using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, configure SmartDeviceMonitor for Client beforehand. Monitoring Printers Follow the procedure below to monitor the printer using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. The SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon appears in the task tray.

  • Page 350: When Using Ipp With Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer When Using IPP with SmartDeviceMonitor for Client When using IPP with SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, note the following: • The network printer can only receive one print job from SmartDeviceMonitor for Client at a time. While the network printer is printing, another user cannot access it until the job is finished.

  • Page 351: Printer Status Notification By E-Mail

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Whenever a paper tray becomes empty or paper is jammed, an e-mail alert is issued to the registered addresses to notify the printer status. For this notification, you can make the e-mail notification settings. Notification timing and e-mail content can be set.

  • Page 352: Auto E-Mail Notification

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. When setting SSL, a protocol for encrypted communication, under environ- ment which server authentification is issued , enter “https://(printer's ad- dress)/”. Click [Login] on Top Page of Web Image Monitor. The dialog box for entering the user name and password appears.

  • Page 353: On-Demand E-Mail Notification

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Items in the Groups to Notify column: E-mail notification addresses can be grouped as required. • Items in the Select Groups/Items to Notify column: Select groups for each notification type, such as machine status and error. To make detailed settings for these items, click [Edit] next to [Details of E- mail Notification Settings].

  • Page 354: On-Demand E-Mail Notification

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • SMTP Auth. Password: To set or change the password for SMTP AU- • SMTP Auth. Encryption: Select whether to encrypt the password or not. Click [Apply] Quit Web Image Monitor. ❖ POP before SMTP Authentication Select whether to log on to the POP3 server before sending e-mail.
  • Page 355 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Subject Enter a request regarding the device. For details, see the table below. From Specify a valid mail address. The device in- formation will be sent to the address speci- fied here. ❒ The mail message must be cannot be more than 10 KB. ❒...
  • Page 356 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Information to be obtained Parameter Supplies supply Device status status ❖ Parameters that specify the mail format Mail format Parameter Text text HTML html ❖ Parameters that specify the language for mail bodies Language Parameter Japanese English...

  • Page 357: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Remote Maintenance by telnet ❒ Remote Maintenance should be password-protected so that access is al- lowed to administrators only. ❒ The password is the same as the one of Web Image Monitor administrator. When the password is changed using “mshell”, other passwords change also. ❒...

  • Page 358: Access

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer access Use the “access” command to view and configure access control. You can also specify two or more access ranges. ❖ View settings msh> access ❖ Configuration msh> access range “start-address end-address” • represents a target number between 1 and 5. (Up to five access ranges can be registered and selected.) Example: to specify accessible IP addresses between 192.168.0.10 and 192.168.0.20:...

  • Page 359: Autonet

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Timeout value becomes ineffective. autonet Use the “autonet” command to configure AutoNet parameters. ❖ View settings The following command displays the current AutoNet settings: msh> autonet ❖ Configuration You can configure AutoNet settings. msh> autonet {on|off} •...

  • Page 360: Devicename

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Mode settings You can set the Bluetooth operation mode to {private} or {public}. msh. btconfig mode {private | public} • The default is {public}. devicename Use the “devicename” command to display and change the printer name. ❖...

  • Page 361: Diprint

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Interface name Interface configured wlan IEEE 802.11b interface ❖ Current interface priority configuration display msh> dhcp priority ❖ Interface priority configuration msh> dhcp priority “interface_name” • You can select which interface has DHCP parameter priority. •...

  • Page 362: Dns

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer port 9100 timeout=300(sec) bidirect on conn multi apl async • The “port” specifies the port number of the direct printing port. • The “bidirect” setting indicates whether the direct printing port is bidirec- tional or not. ❖...
  • Page 363 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> dns 1 server 192.168.15.16 • You can register up to three DNS server numbers. • Applicable address numbers are 1 to 3. You can register up to three ad- dresses. • You cannot use “255.255.255.255” as the DNS server address. ❖...

  • Page 364: Domainname

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer The DNS server address and the domain name already designated are used for the registration. ❖ Record updating interval settings msh> dns interval “time” • You can specify the interval after which records are updated when using the dynamic DNS function.

  • Page 365: Help

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer help Use the “help” command to display the available command list and the proce- dures for using those commands. ❖ Command list display msh> help ❖ Display of procedure for using commands msh> help “command_name” hostname Use the “hostname”...
  • Page 366 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Configuration msh> ifconfig “interface_name” “parameter” “address” • If you did not enter an interface name, it is automatically set to the Ethernet interface. • ip1394 can be specified only when the IEEE 1394 interface is installed. •...

  • Page 367: Info

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer info Use the “info” command to display printer information such as paper tray, output tray, and printer language. ❖ Printer information display msh> info For details about displayed contents, see p.248 “Getting Printer Information over the Network”.

  • Page 368: Netware

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> Input user number (1 to 10): Enter the number, user name, and password. msh> IPP user name:user1 msh> IPP password:******* After configuring the settings, the following message appears: User configuration changed. netware Use the “netware” command to configure the NetWare settings such as the print server name or file server name.

  • Page 369: Passwd

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Setting login mode for file server msh> netware login server ❖ Setting login mode for NDS tree msh> netware login tree ❖ Setting login mode for NDS tree name msh> netware tree “NDS name” ❖...

  • Page 370: Prnlog

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Changing the administrator's password msh> passwd adminID • When [New password:] appears, enter the new password. • When [Retype new password:] appears, re-enter the new password. ❒ This operation can only be performed by users who have supervisor per- mission.
  • Page 371 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Rendezvous computer name setting You can specify the rendezvous computer name. msh> rendezvous cname “computer name” • The computer name can be entered using up to 63 alphanumeric charac- ters. ❖ rendezvous Installation location information setting You can enter information about the location where the printer is installed.

  • Page 372: Route

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer If you do not specify an interface, the Ethernet interface is automatically se- lected. • ip1394 can be specified only when the IEEE 1394 interface is installed. • wlan can be specified only when the IEEE 802.11b interface is installed. Interface Interface configured ether...

  • Page 373: Set

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Route Flush msh> route flush ❒ The maximum number of routing tables is 16. ❒ Set a gateway address when communicating with devices on an external net- work. ❒ The same gateway address is shared by all interfaces. Use the “set”...
  • Page 374 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> set http msh> set rendezvous msh> set nbt msh> set ssdp msh> set parallel msh> set bluetooth msh> set usb msh> set device ❖ Configuration • Enter “up”to enable protocol, and enter “down” to disable protocol. You can set the protocol to “active”...

  • Page 375: Show

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> set ipp {up | down} msh> set http {up | down} msh> set rendezvous {up | down} msh> set nbt {up | down} msh> set ssdp {up | down} msh> set parallel {up | down} msh>...

  • Page 376: Snmp

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Set computer name using up to 15 characters. Names beginning with “RNP” or “rnp” cannot be entered. ❖ Working Group Name settings msh> smb group • Set workgroup name using up to 15 characters ❖...
  • Page 377 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer IP address:0.0.0.0 Access type:read-write / trap off • If “-p” is added, you can view settings one by one. • To display the current community, specify its registration number. ❖ Display msh> snmp ? ❖ Community name configuration msh>...
  • Page 378 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Access configuration msh> snmp “number” {ip/addr | ipx} “address” • You can configure a host address according to the protocol used. • The network interface board accepts requests only from hosts that have addresses with access types of “read-only” or “read-write”. Enter “0” to have network interface board accept requests from any host without requir- ing a specific type of access.

  • Page 379: Sntp

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer msh> snmp v3trap {1- 5} • If a number from 1-5 is entered, settings are displayed for that number only. ❖ Configuring a sending address for SNMP v3 TRAP msh> snmp v3trap {1-5} {ip| ipx} address ❖...

  • Page 380: Spoolsw

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • You can specify the interval at which the printer synchronizes with the op- erator-specified NTP server. The default is 60 minutes. • The interval can be entered between 16 and 16,384 minutes. • If you set 0, the printer synchronizes with the NTP server only when you turn the printer on.

  • Page 381: Sprint

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer sprint Use the “sprint” command to make settings for IEEE 1394 (SCSI print). ❖ View settings IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) settings are displayed. msh> sprint ❖ Bidirectional configuration for IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) Use this setting to set IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) bidirectional. The default is “on”.

  • Page 382: Upnp

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ View message msh> syslog ❒ For details about the information displayed, see p.263 “System Log Informa- tion”. upnp Use the “upnp” command to display and configure the universal plug and play. ❖ Public URL display msh>...

  • Page 383: Wiconfig

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Help URL Configuration You can set URLs linked by clicking [Help] or [?] on Web Image Monitor. msh> web help http://”Help URL or IP address”/help/ ❖ Deleting Help URL msh> web clear help wiconfig Use the “wiconfig”...
  • Page 384 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Parameter Value configured key [ key value ] val [1|2|3|4] You can specify the WEP key when entering in hexadecimal. With a 64-bit WEP, you can use 10 digit hexadecimals. With a 128-bit WEP, you can use 26 digit hexadecimals.

  • Page 385: Wins

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Parameter Value configured rate [auto|11m|5.5m|2m|1m] You can set the IEEE 802.11b transmitting speed. The speed you specify here is the speed at which data is sent. You can receive data at any speed. auto: automatically set (default) 11m: 11 Mbps fixed 5.5m: 5.5 Mbps fixed 2m: 2 Mbps fixed...
  • Page 386 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ NBT (NetBIOS over TCP/IP) Scope ID Selection You can specify the NBT scope ID. msh> wins “interface_name” scope “scope ID” • The scope ID can be entered using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. • Be sure to specify the interface. •...

  • Page 387: Snmp

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer SNMP The SNMP agent operating on UDP and IPX is incorporated into the built-in Ethernet board and optional IEEE 802.11b interface unit of this printer. Also, the SNMP agent operating on UDP is incorporated in the optional IEEE 1394 inter- face board.

  • Page 388: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Getting Printer Information over the Network This section explains details of each item displayed in the printer status and in- formation. Current Printer Status The printer status can be checked using the following commands: • UNIX: Use the “lpq” command and “rsh”, “rcp”, and “ftp” parameters. •...
  • Page 389 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Empty: Black Toner The black toner cartridge is almost empty. Empty: Cyan Toner The cyan toner cartridge is almost empty. Empty: Magenta Toner The magenta toner cartridge is almost empty. Empty: Yellow Toner The yellow toner cartridge is almost empty.
  • Page 390 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Full: Hole Punch Receptacle Punch Chip receptacle for hole punch is full. Full: Standard Tray The output paper tray is full. Full: Waste Toner Waste toner is full. Full: Waste Toner Bottle Waste toner bottle is full. Hex Dump Mode It is a hex dump mode.
  • Page 391 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Malfunction: Staple Unit There is a problem with the staple unit. Malfunction: Tray 1 There is a problem with tray 1. Malfunction: Tray 2 There is a problem with tray 2. Malfunction: Tray 3 There is a problem with tray 3.
  • Page 392 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description No Paper: Tray 3 There is no paper in tray 3. No Paper: Tray 4 There is no paper in tray 4. Not Detected: B2 Lever B2 lever is not correctly set. Not Detected: Black Toner Black toner is not correctly set.
  • Page 393 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Not Detected: Yellow Toner Yellow toner is not correctly set. Not Detected: Z-fold’g Internal The Z-fold unit is not correctly set. Not Reached, Data Deleted Unreached job is deleted. Not Reached, Data Removed Unreached job is deleted.

  • Page 394: Printer Configuration

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Messages Description Replace Develop. Unit (Color) It is time to replace the development unit (col- or). Replace Develop. Unit (Cyan) It is time to replace the development unit (cy- an). Replace Develop. Unit (Magenta) It is time to replace the development unit (ma- genta).
  • Page 395 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer This section explains the checking procedure for input/output tray and printer language. • UNIX: Use the “info” command and “rsh”, “rcp”, and “ftp” parameters. • mshell: Use the “info” command. ❖ Input Tray Item Description ID number of the paper tray Name Name of the paper tray...

  • Page 396: Understanding The Displayed Information

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Understanding the Displayed Information This section explains how to read status information returned by the network in- terface board. Print Job Information Use the following command to display print job information: • UNIX: Use the “info” command and “rsh“, “rcp”, and “ftp” parameters. •...

  • Page 397: Configuring The Network Interface Board

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Result Print Request Result Communication Result • Print was completed normally. However, the print result may not be as required due to printer problems. • Printing was not completed normally. • Canceled An “rcp”, “rsh”, or “lpr” command print request was canceled, possibly due to the printing application.
  • Page 398 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Bluetooth Ethernet interface Internal version number Syslog priority NVRAM version Internal version number Device name Printer name Comment Comment Location Location of the printer in the SNMP and Rendezvous in- formation Contact Administrator information for the printer and contact in- formation in the SNMP information Soft switch AppleTalk...
  • Page 399 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description ssdp EncapType Frame type DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (on/off) Host name Address IP address Netmask Subnet mask Broadcast Broadcast address DNS Domain DNS domain type Gateway Default gateway address Access control range Access Range [ ] Time server NTP server address...
  • Page 400 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Mode (this value is fixed) Direct print (this value is fixed) Notification Notification of print job completion Workgroup name Name of the workgroup Computer name Name of the computer Comment Comment Share name[1] Share name (model of the printer) Protocol IEEE 802.11b...
  • Page 401 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Bidi. Bidirectional setting (on/off) Bluetooth Bluetooth mode Bluetooth connection mode UPnP Server[X]: IP address of the DNS server Selected DNS Server Selected DNS server Domain Name ether Domain name on an Ethernet connection wlan Domain name on a wireless LAN connection ip1394...
  • Page 402 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Item Description Secondary WINS IP address of the secondary WINS server on an Ether- net connection wlan Primary WINS Secondary WINS ip1394 Primary WINS IP address of the primary WINS server on an IP over 1394 connection Secondary WINS IP address of the secondary WINS server on an IP over...

  • Page 403: Message List

    Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message List This is a list of messages that appear in the printer's system log. The system log can be viewed using the “syslog” command. System Log Information Use the following command to display the system log information: •...
  • Page 404 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions btd is disabled. Communication via Bluetooth is unavailable because btd is disabled in the security mode. Enable the btd in the security mode. centrod is disabled. Communication via parallel connection is un- available because centrod is disabled in the security mode.
  • Page 405 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions exiting The lpd service has ended and the system is exiting the process. Exit pserver (In the print server mode) The print server function is disabled because the necessary print server settings have not been made. Frametype =<frame type name>...
  • Page 406 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions phy release file open failed. Replacing the network interface board is re- quired. Contact your sales or service repre- sentative. Print queue <print queue name> cannot be (In the print server mode) The print queue can- serviced by printer 0, <print server name>...
  • Page 407 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions SMTPC: failed to connect smtp server. time- Connection to the SMTP server failed due to out. timeout. This could be because: • The specified SMTP server name is incor- rect. • No connection to the network has been es- tablished.
  • Page 408 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Message Problem and solutions Snmp over ip is ready. Communication over TCP/IP with snmp is available. Snmp over IP over 1394 is ready. Communication over IP over 1394 with snmp is available. Snmp over ipx is ready. Communication over IPX with snmp is avail- able.

  • Page 409: Using A Printer Server

    Using a Printer Server Preparing Printer Server This section explains how to configure the printer as a Windows network printer. The printer is configured to enabling network clients to use it. When the network printer is connected via SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, you can set the printing notification function to notify clients of the results of their print jobs.
  • Page 410 Using a Printer Server The print server setting dialog box appears. Select the [Notify Client of Printing] check box, and click [OK]. After print server setting is made, a dialog box appears. Confirm the dialog box content, and click [OK]. Click [Cancel] to interrupt the procedure.

  • Page 411: Using Netware

    Using a Printer Server Using NetWare This section describes the setting procedure for network printers in the NetWare environment. In the NetWare environment, you can connect the printer as a “print server” or “remote printer”. ❖ Setting procedure • When using the printer as a print server Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Setting the network interface board.
  • Page 412 Using a Printer Server Start NIB Setup Tool from the [Start] menu. Click [Wizard], and then click [OK]. Select the printer you want to configure, and then click [Finish]. A dialog box prompting you will need to perform the remaining configuration tasks in the Web browser appears.

  • Page 413: Setting Up As A Print Server (Netware 4.X, 5/5.1, 6/6.5)

    Using a Printer Server • NCP Distribution Protocol: Select the protocol to be used for NCP distribu- tion. Confirm the settings, and then click [Apply]. Configuration is now complete. Wait for several minutes if you want to restart Web Image Monitor. To check that the configuration is made correctly, enter the following from the command prompt.
  • Page 414 Using a Printer Server ❒ For details about passwords, consult your network administrator. Click [Configuration] in the left area, click [Network], and then click [NetWare]. The following items are displayed: • Print Server Name: Enter the NetWare print server name. To use the inter- face board as a print server, enter the name of a print server that is not ac- tive on the file server.

  • Page 415: Using Pure Ip In The Netware 5/5.1 Or 6/6.5 Environment

    Using a Printer Server ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as a connected user. ❒ If you cannot identify the printer you want to configure, check the printer name with the configuration page printed from the printer. For details about printing a configuration page, see p.161 “Printing a Configuration Page”.
  • Page 416 Using a Printer Server ❒ For details about the passwords, consult your network administrator. Click [Configuration] in the left area, click [Network], and then click [NetWare]. The following items are displayed: • Print Server Name: Enter the NetWare print server name. To use the inter- face board as a print server, enter the name of a print server that is not ac- tive on the file server.
  • Page 417 Using a Printer Server Select the object in which the print queue is located in the directory tree, and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu. In the [Class of new object] box, click [Print Queue], and then click [OK]. In the [Print Queue Name] box, enter the name of the print queue.

  • Page 418: Setting Up As A Remote Printer (Netware 3.X)

    Using a Printer Server Start the print server by entering the following from the console of the NetWare server. If the print server is in operation, quit and restart it. ❖ To exit CAREE: unload pserver ❖ To start CAREE: load pserver print_server_name Setting Up as a Remote Printer (NetWare 3.x) Follow the procedure below to use the printer as a remote printer under NetWare 3.x.
  • Page 419 Using a Printer Server • NDS Tree: To enable the NDS mode, enter the name of the NDS tree you want to log on to. Use up to 32 single byte alphanumeric characters. • NDS Context Name: To enable the NDS mode, enter the print server con- text.
  • Page 420 Using a Printer Server To create a new print server, press the {Insert} key, and then enter a print server name. For a currently defined print server, select a print server in the [Print Server] list. Use the same printer name specified using NIB Setup Tool. From the [Print Server Information] menu, select [Print Server Configuration].

  • Page 421: Setting Up As A Remote Printer (Netware 4.X, 5/5.1, 6/6.5)

    Using a Printer Server ❖ To start CAREE: load pserver print_server_name ❒ If the printer works as configured, the message “Waiting for job” appears. Setting Up as a Remote Printer (NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6/6.5) Follow the procedure below to use the printer as a remote printer under NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1 and 6.
  • Page 422 Using a Printer Server • NDS Tree: To enable NDS mode, enter the name of the NDS tree you want to log on to. Use up to 32 single byte alphanumeric characters. • NDS Context Name: To enable NDS mode, enter the print server context. Use up to 127 single byte characters.
  • Page 423 Using a Printer Server Set up the network connection to a printer. Select the object in which the printer is located, and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu. In the [Class of new object] box, click [Printer], and then click [OK]. For Net- Ware 5, click [Printer (Non NDPS)].
  • Page 424 Using a Printer Server ❖ To exit CAREE: unload pserver ❖ To start CAREE: load pserver print_server_name...

  • Page 425: Special Operations Under Windows

    Special Operations under Windows Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands. For example, you can print PostScript files for PostScript 3. ❖ Windows 95/98/Me You can print files directly using “ftp” command. ❖ Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 You can print files directly using “lpr”, “rcp”...
  • Page 426 Special Operations under Windows When setting the IP address of a printer using DHCP Use the printer name on the configuration page as the host name. For details about printing a configuration page, see p.161 “Printing a Config- uration Page”. In other cases Add the IP address and host name of the network printer to the hosts file on the computer used for printing.

  • Page 427: Printing Commands

    Special Operations under Windows Save the file. Printing Commands The following explains printing operations using the “lpr”, “rcp”, and “ftp” com- mands. Enter commands using the command prompt window. The location of the com- mand prompts varies depending on operating systems: •...
  • Page 428 Special Operations under Windows ❖ When using a host name instead of an IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's host name [-Poption] [-ol] \pass name\file name When printing a binary file, add the “-ol” option (lowercase O, and lowercase When using a printer with the host name “host” to print a PostScript file named “file 1”...
  • Page 429 Special Operations under Windows User: Password: When printing a binary file, set the file mode to binary. ftp> bin When printing a binary file in ASCII mode, print may not come out correctly. Specify files to be printed. The following shows the examples of printing a PostScript file named “file 1” in the “C:\PRINT”...

  • Page 430: Mac Os Configuration

    Mac OS Configuration Mac OS This section explains how to configure a Mac OS to use EtherTalk and USB. The following explains how to configure Mac OS 9.1. If you are not using Mac OS 9.1, see the manual of the Mac OS you are using for details ❒...

  • Page 431: Setting Up Ppd Files

    Mac OS Configuration Open the [DISK1] folder. Drag the PPD file and the plugin file into [Printer Descriptions] in [Extensions] under [System Folder]. Restart the Mac OS. Setting Up PPD Files ❒ Make sure that the printers are connected to an AppleTalk network before performing the following procedure.

  • Page 432: Setting Up Options

    Mac OS Configuration The printer icon appears on the desktop. Quit Desktop Printer Utility. Setting Up Options On the [Apple] menu, click [Chooser]. Click the Adobe PS icon. In the [Select the PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use, and then click [Setup].

  • Page 433: Installing Adobe Type Manager

    Mac OS Configuration Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive icon appears. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. The contents of the CD-ROM appear. Double-click the [Mac OS 8 and 9] folder. Double-click the [ColorSync Profiles] folder. Drag the file to the [ColorSync Profiles] folder on the hard disk.

  • Page 434: Installing Screen Fonts

    Mac OS Configuration ❒ For details about installation, see the operating instructions in the ATM folder. Installing Screen fonts Follow the procedure below to install screen fonts. The screen fonts described below can be found in the [Fonts] folder on the CD- ROM.
  • Page 435 Mac OS Configuration Restart the computer. ❒ The procedures used to configure Mac OS may vary depending on the Mac OS version. The following describes how to configure Mac OS 9.1. If you are using a different version of Mac OS, use the following procedures as a reference and see the manuals for your Mac OS version.

  • Page 436: Mac Os X

    Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X This section explains how to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk and USB. Follow the procedure below to configure Mac OS X 10.1. If you are not using Mac OS X 10.1, see the manual of the Mac OS X you are using for details. ❒...

  • Page 437: Setting Up Options

    Mac OS Configuration Setting Up Options ❒ No printer option settings can be made under Mac OS X. No new settings for options not installed can be made. Using USB Interface Follow the procedure below to setup USB connection. Start [Print Setup Utility]. Click [Add].

  • Page 438: Changing To Ethertalk

    Mac OS Configuration A list of printer types appears. Select the name of the connected printer from the list of printer models, and then click [Add]. Close the [Printer List] dialog box, and then quit Print Center. ❒ When printing with a Rendezvous connection to a Macintosh computer, printer language does not change automatically.

  • Page 439: Configuring The Printer

    Mac OS Configuration Configuring the Printer Use the control panel to enable AppleTalk. (The default is active.)

  • Page 440: Using Postscript 3

    Mac OS Configuration Using PostScript 3 Job Type You can select the type of print job. ❒ If you use Mac OS X, this function is not available. ❖ Normal Select this for normal printing. The print job starts immediately after the print command is given.
  • Page 441 Mac OS Configuration The print dialog box appears. On the pop-up menu, click [Job Log]. In [Job Type:], click [Sample Print], and then select the appropriate setting. In [User ID:], enter the user ID using up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0- 9) characters.

  • Page 442: Duplex Printing

    Mac OS Configuration ❒ Print jobs are not saved on the hard disk in the following cases. You can check the error log for jobs not saved. • When there are 30 Sample Print and Locked Print jobs saved on the hard disk.

  • Page 443: Color Mode

    Mac OS Configuration ❒ Availability of these items varies depending on the operating system you are using. Click the button that means [Flip on Long Edge] or [Flip on Short Edge]. Color Mode Use this function to select whether the document is printed in color or black and white.

  • Page 444: Color Setting

    Mac OS Configuration ❖ Presentation Use this setting to enhance reproduction of documents containing text and graphics. This CRD is best for printing colored charts, graphs, presentation materials and so on. If you use this CRD for printing photographs, color and gradation might not reproduce so well.

  • Page 445: Cmyk Simulation Profile

    Mac OS Configuration ❒ Use this function to select a color rendering dictionary (CRD). The CRD is re- ferred to color matching, so you should select the appropriate CRD for the document you are printing. The selected CRD is also referred to when [Fine] or [Super Fine] is selected for “Color Setting”.

  • Page 446: Printer Utility For Mac

    Mac OS Configuration Printer Utility for Mac By using Printer Utility for Mac, you can download fonts, change the name of the printer and so on. ❒ If a Macintosh and printer are connected by USB, you cannot use Printer Util- ity for Mac.

  • Page 447: Starting Printer Utility For Mac

    Mac OS Configuration Starting Printer Utility for Mac Mac OS ❒ Before starting Printer Utility for Mac, make sure the printer is selected in [Chooser] on the Apple menu. Double-click the Printer Utility for Mac icon. The [Printer Utility for Mac] dialog box appears. Click [OK].
  • Page 448 Mac OS Configuration ❒ Confirm that a Macintosh and the printer are connected with Appletalk. Select [Download PS Fonts...] on the [File] menu. Click [Add to list]. The dialog box to select fonts appears. Select the desired font files, and then click [Open]. The list of selectable font names appears.
  • Page 449 Mac OS Configuration Select [Printer's memory] or [Printer's disk]. Select the fonts you want to delete. Click [Delete]. A confirmation message appears. Confirm the fonts you want to delete and the printer name from which you want to delete the fonts. Click [Continue], and then click [OK].
  • Page 450 Mac OS Configuration Click [Print]. ❒ The paper selected under [Page Setup] is used. Printing Font Sample You can print samples of fonts downloaded to the hard disk drive or memory. Select [Print Fonts Sample...] on the [File] menu. Click [Print]. ❒...
  • Page 451 Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X On the [File] menu, click [Rename Printer...]. In the [New Name:] filed enter a new name. Click [Rename]. The printer name is changed. Click [OK]. On the [Printer Utility for Mac] menu, click [Choose Printer...]. In the [Available Network Zones:] list, select the zone for the Macintosh in use.
  • Page 452 Mac OS Configuration ❒ Confirm that a Macintosh and printer are connected with Appletalk. Mac OS On the [Utility] menu, click [Select Zone...]. The zone to which the printer belongs and the available zone list appear. Select the zone in which you want to locate the printer, and then click [Change].
  • Page 453 Mac OS Configuration Displaying the Printer Status You can display and confirm the current status of the printer. Select [Display Printer Status...] on the [Utility] menu. The current status of the printer appears. Confirm the current status of the printer. You can confirm the memory capacity, the VM (Virtual Memory) space, the hard disk drive status and available space on the hard disk drive.

  • Page 454: Appendix

    Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CD- The following softwares and utilities are included in the CD-ROMs that come with the printer. ❖ Font Manager 2000 For installing new screen fonts, or organizing and managing fonts already in the system. For details about Font Manager 2000, see the manual on the CD- ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.

  • Page 455: Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    Appendix ❖ PCL 6/5e printer driver This printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The following operating system is supported. • Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Win- dows NT 4.0 ❒...

  • Page 456: Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Appendix ❖ File path SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin is stored in the following folder on the CD- ROM. NETWORK\DEVMON\admin\DISK1 Operating system Protocol stack Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP provided with Windows 95/98/Me IPX/SPX provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetWare Client provided with Windows 95/98 Novell Client provided with Windows 95/98 Windows 2000 TCP/IP provided with Windows 2000...
  • Page 457 Appendix • Printing in a peer-to-peer network, using TCP/IP, and IPP from Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0. • Constantly monitoring the status of devices on the network using TCP/IP and IPX/SPX. ❖ File path SmartDeviceMonitor for Client is stored in the following folder on the CD- ROM.
  • Page 458 Appendix • Executes prior group registration of printers specified for Recovery Printing or Parallel Printing. • Notification function • Displays an error message when there is an error on the specified print- er while transferring or printing data. • Notifies a print completion. You can also be notified of the print condi- tion, such as displaying the notice only when Recovery Printing is exe- cuted.

  • Page 459: Cautions To Take When Using In A Network

    Appendix Cautions to Take When Using in a network Connecting a Dial-up Router to a Network When the NetWare file server and printer are on opposite sides of a router, pack- ets are sent back and forth, causing communication charges to be incurred. Be- cause packet transmission is a specification of NetWare, you need to change the configuration of the router.
  • Page 460 Appendix ❖ When static IP addresses are set for each interface • IP address: When set at the same value, the Ethernet interface is pre- ferred. • Subnet mask: When a value overlaps, the Ethernet interface is preferred. • Gateway address: The value set is used. For the gateway address, set the gateway address located in the subnetwork set by the interface.

  • Page 461: Configuring The Wins Server

    Appendix ❒ The IP address acquired from DHCP can be checked on the configuration page. For information about printing a configuration page, see p.161 “Printing a Configuration Page”. ❒ When using WINS server, set the WINS server as shown on p.321 “Configur- ing the WINS Server”.
  • Page 462 Appendix ❒ The WINS server is supported with Windows NT 4.0 Server Service Pack 4 or higher, and Windows 2000 Servers WINS Manager. ❒ For details about the WINS server settings, see Windows Help. ❒ If there is no reply from the WINS server, the NetBIOS name is registered by broadcast.

  • Page 463: Using The Dynamic Dns Function

    Appendix Using the Dynamic DNS Function Dynamic DNS is a function which dynamically updates (registers and deletes) records (A record and PTR record) managed by the DNS server. When a DNS server is part of the network environment to which this printer, a DNS client, is connected, records can be dynamically updated using this function.
  • Page 464 Appendix • IEEE 1394 RNPXXXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXXXX represents the lower 3-7 bytes of the MAC Address in hexadecimal) ❒ Dynamic update using message authentication (TSIG, SIG(0)) is not support- DNS servers targeted for operation ❖ For static IP setting • Microsoft DNS servers with standard Windows 2000 Server/Windows Server 2003 features •...

  • Page 465: Configuring Ssl Encryption

    Appendix Configuring SSL Encryption This section describes how to configure SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Encryption To protect the communication path and establish encrypted communication, cre- ate and install the server certificate. There are two ways of installing a server certificate: create and install a self-cer- tificate using the machine, or request a certificate from a certificate authority and install it.
  • Page 466 Appendix To confirm whether SSL configuration is enabled, enter https://(machine’s- address) in your Web browser’s address bar to access this machine. If the “The page cannot be displayed” message appears, check the configuration as the SSL configuration is invalid. Creating and Installing the Self-Signed Certificate Create and install the server certificate using Web Image Monitor.
  • Page 467 Appendix • Validity Start Date: Enter the start date of the validity of the server certifi- cate. The default is the current date obtained from the internal clock of the computer that is accessing Web Image Monitor. Click [OK]. [Installed] appears under [Certificate Status] to show that a server certificate for the printer has been installed.
  • Page 468 Appendix • State/Province: Enter the state/province in which the device is located, us- ing up to 128 characters (optional). The state/province name cannot in- clude any spaces, and is case sensitive. • Country Code: Enter the country in which the device is located, using two- letter ISO 3166 abbreviation of the country (required).

  • Page 469: User Settings For Ssl (Secure Sockets Layer)

    Appendix Click [Install]. Enter the contents of the server certificate. In the displayed field, enter the contents of the server certificate issued by the certificate authority. For details about the displayed items and selectable items, see Web Image Monitor Help. Click [OK].

  • Page 470: Installing The Certificate Using Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Appendix The administrator must explain the procedure for installing the certificate to us- ers. If a warning dialog box appears while accessing the machine using the Web browser or IPP, start the Certificate Import Wizard and install a certificate. When the [Security Alert] dialog box appears, click [View Certificate]. The [Certificate] dialog box appears.
  • Page 471 Appendix Click [OK]. The certificate store location appears under [Certificate store:]. Click [Next]. Click [Finish]. Click [OK]. The certificate is installed. ❒ When you create or change an IPP port using SmartDeviceMonitor for Cli- ent, enter "http://(machine's-address)/ printer" in [Printer URL] to access the printer.

  • Page 472: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Appendix Installing Font Manager 2000 ❒ Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, install- ing applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator per- mission.
  • Page 473 Appendix Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the .ppd extension in the folder “DRIVERS\PS\WIN9X_ME \(Lan- guage)\DISK1\”...

  • Page 474: When Using Windows Terminal Service/Metaframe

    Appendix When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame The following explains how to use Windows Terminal Service and Maintenance. Operating Environment The following operating systems and MetaFrame versions are supported. ❖ Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition with SP6 or higher •...
  • Page 475 Appendix ❖ Windows Terminal Service In an environment where Windows Terminal Service is installed, some printer driver functions are unavailable, even if no Windows Terminal Service func- tions are used. Use the install mode to install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client in an environment where Terminal Service is running on a Windows NT Serv- er 4.0 Terminal Server Edition or Windows 2000 Server family computer.
  • Page 476 Appendix ❖ MetaFrame's [Printer driver replication] Using [Printer driver replication], you can distribute printer drivers across all servers in a server farm. We strongly recommend testing this function in your network environment before using it for your work. • If the printer drivers are not properly copied, install them directly onto each server.

  • Page 477: Cautions When Using Bluetooth Interface Unit

    Appendix Cautions When Using Bluetooth Interface Unit The optional Bluetooth interface unit operation mode is set to [Public] as default. If the setting is changed to [Private], only registered computers can use this print- er via the Bluetooth interface unit. Check the operation mode settings using Web Image Monitor or telnet.

  • Page 478: Information About Installed Applications

    Appendix Information about Installed Applications expat Use of the software installed on this product, including the controller (hereinafter “software”) and the expat Version 1.95.2 application software (hereinafter “expat 1.95.2”), is subject to the following conditions: The product manufacturer provides warranty and support to the software of the product including expat 1.95.2 and the product manufacturer allows the initial de- veloper of expat 1.95.2 to be free from these obligations.
  • Page 479 Appendix This product contains NetBSD operating system: For the most part, the software constituting the NetBSD operating system is not in the public domain; its authors retain their copyright. The following text shows the copyright notice used for many of the NetBSD source code.

  • Page 480: Samba(Ver 2.2.2-1.1)

    Appendix • This product includes software developed by Jonathan R. Stone for the Net- BSD Project. • This product includes software developed by the NetBSD Foundation, Inc. and its contributors. • This product includes software developed by Manuel Bouyer. • This product includes software developed by Charles Hannum. •...

  • Page 481: Rsa Bsafe

    Appendix This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your option) any later version. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY;...
  • Page 482 Maintenance Guide Read This First Trademarks......................4 How to Read This Manual ..................5 Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer..........6 Paper Recommendations..................13 Loading Paper......................13 Storing Paper ......................13 Types of Paper and Other Media ................13 Paper not supported by this printer ................17 Print Area .........................18 Loading Paper ......................
  • Page 483 Replacing the Development Unit................52 Replacing the Fusing Unit...................58 Replacing the Dustproof Filter ................62 Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle..............65 Replacing the Paper Feed Roller................68 Cleaning Cautions to Take When Cleaning ...............72 Cleaning the Registration Roller ................73 Cleaning the DustProof Glass ................75 Checking the Earth Leakage Breaker ..............77 Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Color Registration................79...
  • Page 484 When “Remove Misfeed B:Fusing Unit” Appears ..........139 When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears ..........142 When “Remove Misfeed R1” Appears .............146 When “Remove Misfeed R2-4” Appears ............148 When “Remove Misfeed Y:Paper Tray” Appears..........150 When “Remove Misfeed Z1:Duplex Unit” Appears ........151 When “Remove Misfeed Z2:Dup.Feed Unit” Appears ........153 Appendix When the Front Cover Does Not Close............157 Moving and Transporting the Printer...............159...

  • Page 485: Read This First

    Read This First Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo- gy, Inc., All rights reserved. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd.

  • Page 486: How To Read This Manual

    Read This First How to Read This Manual The following set of symbols is used in this manual. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol.

  • Page 487: Paper And Other Media

    Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each tray. ❒ The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direc- tion.
  • Page 488 Paper and Other Media 12” × 18” 305 × 457 DLT (11” × 17”) 279 × 432 216 × 356 ” × 14”) Legal (LG, 8 216 × 279 ” × 11”) Letter (LT, 8 279 × 216 140 × 216 ”...
  • Page 489 Paper and Other Media • The supported size is approximately 90 - 305 mm in width, and 148 - 457 mm in length. The supported size may differ depending on the printer lan- guage you use. Set as a custom size setting using the control panel. printer driver, sheets of up to 1260 mm(600 ×...
  • Page 490 Paper and Other Media 13” × 8 Foolscap F4 ” 13” × 8” F/GL ” × 4 Com10 Env ” 9.02” × 6.38” 6.38” × 4.49” 8.66” × 4.33” DL Env ” × 3 Monarch ” Custom Size ” × 15.35” 7.68”...
  • Page 491 Paper and Other Media Maximum number of Supported paper weight sheets (plain paper) Bypass tray 60 - 163 g/m (14 - 42 lb.) 100 (80 g/m , 20 lb.) Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 1) 60 - 105 g/m (16 - 28 lb.) 500 (80 g/m , 20 lb.)
  • Page 492 Paper and Other Media 216 × 330 ” × 13”) Foolscap (F4, 8 F/GL (8” × 13”) 203 × 330 241.3 × 104.8 ” × 4 Com10 Env (9 ”) C5 (9.02” × 6.38”) 229 × 162 C6 (6.38” × 4.49”) 162 ×...
  • Page 493 Paper and Other Media 8.26” × 5.83” 5.83” × 8.26” 7.17” × 10.12” 10.12” × 7.17” 5.83” × 8.26” 8.26” × 5.83” 5.04” × 7.17” 4.13” × 5.63” ” × 13” Folio ” × 13” Foolscap F4 8” × 13” F/GL ”...

  • Page 494: Paper Recommendations

    Paper and Other Media Paper Recommendations Loading Paper ❒ Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒ When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray.
  • Page 495 Paper and Other Media Printer setup Make the following two settings using the control panel: • Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type], and then [Plain Paper]. • Press [Maintenance] menu, [Plain Paper] and then [Normal] or [MidThick]. Printer driver setup Click [Plain] or [Plain &...
  • Page 496 Paper and Other Media OHP transparencies Printer setup Press [Paper Input] menu, [Paper Type], and then [Transparency] on the control panel. Printer driver setup Click [Transparency] in the [Type:] list. Enabled paper feeding tray Bypass tray Number of sheets that can be set ❒...
  • Page 497 Paper and Other Media Envelopes ❒ Only envelopes as shown below are supported. Supported Supported Not supported Misfeeds might also occur when using envelopes depending on the length and shape of the flaps. Paper thickness 72 - 90 g/m (19 - 24 lb.) Recommended weight and •...

  • Page 498: Paper Not Supported By This Printer

    Paper and Other Media Additional cautions • Check the print side is facing up. • Check there is no air in the envelopes before loading. • For better print quality, we recommend the right, left, top, and bottom print margins to be at least 15 mm (0.6”) each. •...

  • Page 499: Print Area

    Paper and Other Media • Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed • Paper with clips or staples Print Area The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly by the application.
  • Page 500 Paper and Other Media ❖ Envelope Print area Feed direction Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) Approx. 4.2 mm (0.17 inches) ❒ The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings.

  • Page 501: Loading Paper

    Paper and Other Media Loading Paper Load paper and change the paper size in tray 1, tray 2, and the optional paper feed unit by following the procedures below. ❒ Tray 1 uses only letter size paper (11 × 8 K) exclusively.
  • Page 502 Paper and Other Media Load paper into the tray with the print side down. ❒ Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer, until it stops. Loading Paper in Tray 2 and Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 Paper of different sizes can be loaded in tray 2 and the 500- and 1000-sheet pa- per feed units (optional) by adjusting the positions of the side and end guides.
  • Page 503 Paper and Other Media Release the side guide lock. Press the side guide green lever ( ), adjust the position of the guide by moving it in the direction of the arrow ( ). Adjust the end guide according to the size and orientation of the paper by gripping both edges of the guide ( ), and then moving it in the direc- tion of the arrow ( ).
  • Page 504 Paper and Other Media Align all four sides of the paper stack, and then load it in the tray. ❒ Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. Make sure the paper is fixed in place, and then lock the side guide. Slowly slide the paper tray back until it stops.
  • Page 505 Paper and Other Media Slowly pull out the paper tray, until it stops. With the print side down, align all four sides of the two paper stacks, and then load them next to each other in the tray. Each side has a limit of 1,000 sheets.
  • Page 506 Paper and Other Media ❒ Tray 1 uses only letter size paper (11 × 8 K) exclusively. Load letter size paper at all times. ❒ 2000-sheet large capacity tray uses only letter size paper (11 × 8 K) exclu- sively. Load letter size paper at all times. ❒...
  • Page 507 Paper and Other Media Press the {U} or {T} key to display the loaded paper size, and then press the {# Enter} key. Tray 2 : *A4 (210 x 297) After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu. Press the {Online} key.
  • Page 508 Paper and Other Media Press the {U} or {T} key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key. Tray Paper Size: Tray 2 The paper size selection menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Auto], and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 509: Paper Type

    Paper and Other Media Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Type], and then press the {# En- ter} key. The paper tray selection menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display the target paper tray, and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 510 Paper and Other Media ❒ The number of pages that can be loaded in the bypass tray differs depending on paper type. Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. ❒ When loading paper in the bypass tray, use L orientation if possible. ❒...
  • Page 511 Paper and Other Media Slide the side guides outward ( ), and then load paper print side up, un- til it stops ( ). Adjust the side guides to fit the paper width. ❒ Check that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
  • Page 512 Paper and Other Media Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Paper Input The paper selection menu appears. Check [Bypass Size] appears, and then press the {# Enter} key. The paper size selection menu appears.
  • Page 513 Paper and Other Media Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Paper Input], and then press the {# Enter}key. Menu: Paper Input The paper selection menu appears. Check [Bypass Size] appears, and then press the {# Enter} key. The paper size selection menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Custom Size], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 514 Paper and Other Media • Staple, Punch • Auto Tray Select ❒ Be sure to select the paper type when you load labels, thick paper, or OHP transparencies in the bypass tray. ❒ When printing labels, select thick paper as the paper type. Press the {Menu} key.

  • Page 515: Switching Between Paper Trays

    Paper and Other Media Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Switching between Paper Trays When paper of the same size is loaded in both the standard tray and the paper feed unit (option), and when “Auto Tray Select” is set with the printer driver, pa- per will be fed from the standard tray when you start printing.
  • Page 516 Paper and Other Media The initial screen appears.

  • Page 517: Replacing Consumables And Maintenance Kit

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Using the Screwdriver The screwdriver supplied is used for attaching options and is located inside the front cover. Open the printer’s front cover, and then remove the provided screwdriv- Insert the screw into the screwdriver. By pushing the screw into the screwdriver, you can work without having to worry about dropping the screw.

  • Page 518: Detaching And Reattaching The Options

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Detaching and Reattaching the Options This section describes how to detach or reattach optional finishers and how to open and close the duplex reversal unit. Follow the procedure below when re- placing various units or removing jammed paper. Detaching the SR960 (2 Tray Finisher) There are times when you may need to detach the 2 tray finisher from the printer to remove misfed paper.

  • Page 519: Detaching The Sr950 (Booklet Finisher)

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Detaching the SR950 (Booklet Finisher) Hold the release lever, and then pull out the booklet finisher. The booklet finisher is detached from the printer. Attach the booklet finisher. The booklet finisher is reattached to the printer. Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit There are times when you may need to detach the duplex reversal unit to remove misfed paper.
  • Page 520 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Lower the duplex reversal unit slowly until it stops. ❒ Open the duplex reversal unit after detaching the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher from the printer. See p.37 “Detaching the SR960 (2 Tray Finisher)”...

  • Page 521: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.
  • Page 522 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Add Toner XXX/XXX ❒ A combination of one to four colors, yellow, magenta, cyan, black, appears in “XXX”. ❒ If cyan, magenta, or yellow toner runs out, you can print in black and white mode using the black toner. Change the color mode setting to “Black and White”...
  • Page 523 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Holding the toner cartridge with the other hand, slowly pull it up and out. ❒ Do not shake the removed toner cartridge. Remaining toner might scatter. ❒ Depending on the setting up environment, toner might be left in a toner car- tridge.
  • Page 524 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Holding the toner cartridge with the metal contact area in front, insert in the direction of the arrow. ❒ Do not touch the metal contact area with your fingers. Slowly insert the toner cartridge, until the green hook clips over the met- al contact area.

  • Page 525: Loading Toner

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit The following message appears on the display: Loading Toner... ❒ To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power while “Loading Toner...” ap- pears on the display.

  • Page 526: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Photoconductor Unit If “Replace Black PCU (Type F)” appears on the display, replace the black pho- toconductor unit. Replace Black PCU (Type F) If “Replace Color PCU (Type A)” appears on the display, replace the three color photoconductor units.
  • Page 527 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Loosen the two screws fastening the inner cover, using the provided screwdriver. You cannot remove these two screws. Lift the inner cover until it clicks into place and holds. The photoconductor units are installed as shown. Starting from the upper left, the units are attached in the order of black (K), yellow (Y), cyan (C), and ma- genta (M).
  • Page 528 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit For black, remove the upper left one, and for color, remove the three on the right. Hold the hook down, grip the green areas at the top and bottom of the photoconductor unit, and then slowly pull the unit out until you can see the entire green handle.
  • Page 529 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit For black, install one, and for color, install all three. Hold the photoconductor unit, and remove the adhesive tape at the tip of the unit. ❒ Do not remove the cover attached to the bottom of the photoconductor unit yet.
  • Page 530 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Slowly push the front of the photoconductor unit, slide the unit on the cover, and then push in until it stops. ❒ If you do not attach the green arrow of the photoconductor unit securely to the rail, you might damage the photoconductor unit.
  • Page 531 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Tighten the two screws using the provided screwdriver. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the back of the front cover. Turn the green lever clockwise. Slowly close the front cover by pushing the two areas on the left and right.
  • Page 532 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit The printer starts calibration. Wait until it stops. The following message ap- pears on the display: Calibrating... ❒ To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power during calibration.

  • Page 533: Replacing The Development Unit

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Development Unit If “Replace Black Dev. Unit(TypeD)” appears on the display, replace the black development unit. Replace Black Dev. Unit(TypeD) If “Replace Color Dev. Unit(TypeB)” appears on the display, replace all three col- or (CMY) development units.
  • Page 534 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Loosen the two screws fastening the inner cover, using the provided screwdriver. You cannot remove these two screws. Lift the inner cover until it clicks into place and holds. The development units are installed as shown. Starting from the upper left, the units are attached in the order of black (K), yellow (Y), cyan (C), and magenta (M).
  • Page 535 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit The procedure for removing the unit is the same for all four colors. ❒ Pulling out the development unit quickly might cause it to fall. Hold the right side of the Development unit using your right hand, and pull the unit slowly out.
  • Page 536 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Shake the development unit back and forth five or six times. Remove the adhesive tape on the upper side of the unit. ❒ Do not remove the tape attached to the front of the development unit Insert the development unit along the rail ( ), and push in slowly, until it stops ( ).
  • Page 537 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Holding the development unit, slowly pull out the tape horizontally. ❒ To avoid malfunction, be sure to pull out the tape. ❒ The removed tape is dirty. Be careful not to let it come into contact with your hands or clothes.

  • Page 538: Please Wait

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Turn the green lever clockwise. Slowly close the front cover by pushing the two areas on the left and right. Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power. “Please Wait” appears on the display, and initial adjustments begin. Wait until these stop.

  • Page 539: Replacing The Fusing Unit

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Fusing Unit • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing a new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait about an hour. After that, install the new fusing unit. Not waiting for the unit to cool could result in a burn. •...
  • Page 540 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Slowly pull out the left cover. Open the upper left cover. Holding the fusing unit handle as shown, slowly pull the fusing unit up, and then put it down on a surface. ❒ Do not touch any area other than the green felt parts. ❒...
  • Page 541 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Holding the fusing unit handle, slowly lower the unit to align it with the marks on the machine stand. ❒ Install the fusing unit so the blue dial is on the front cover side. Slowly turn the fusing unit handle in the direction of the arrow, until it clicks.
  • Page 542 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit If you removed the external tray in step , reattach it to the printer. Insert the hooks of the external tray into the printer slits, and lower it toward you. If the duplex unit is installed, close the duplex reversal unit. p.38 “Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit”...

  • Page 543: Replacing The Dustproof Filter

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Dustproof Filter The dustproof filter is attached to the black development unit. When replacing the black development unit, also replace the dustproof filter. The dustproof filter is attached to the left side of the printer, as shown. Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable.
  • Page 544 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit From the box that contained the black development unit, take out the new dustproof filter and glove. Put the glove on either hand. Using your gloved hand, slowly take out the dustproof filters attached to the dustproof filter cover, one by one, and put them into the box that contained the black development unit.
  • Page 545 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit ❒ Be sure to take off the glove before attaching a new dustproof filter. Attach the new dustproof filters to the dustproof filter cover one by one. Attach the large filter. Attach the small filter. Insert the dustproof filter cover into the upper left area of the printer.

  • Page 546: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle If “Replace Waste Toner (Type E)” appears on the display, replace the waste toner bottle. Replace Waste Toner (Type E) Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. Take the new waste toner bottle out of the bag.
  • Page 547 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Slowly remove the used waste toner bottle from inside the printer. ❒ Be sure to remove the waste toner bottle horizontally. Remove the lid ( ), and then put it in the position shown in the illustra- tion ( ).
  • Page 548 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Push it in until it stops. ❒ Be sure to firmly insert the waste toner bottle to avoid toner leakage inside the printer. Slowly close the front cover by pushing the two areas on the left and right.

  • Page 549: Replacing The Paper Feed Roller

    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Paper Feed Roller If “Replace Feed Roller (Type H)” appears on the display, replace all three paper feed rollers. Replace Feed Roller (Type H) ❒ The following illustrations are examples of replacing the paper feed rollers of Tray 1.
  • Page 550 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Slowly pull out all trays while lifting up a little. ❒ If you are replacing the paper feed rollers of the optional paper feed unit, or 2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray, pull out all paper trays from each unit. Check the position of the paper feed rollers.
  • Page 551 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit While pushing the pin of the paper feed roller A outwards ( ), remove the paper feed roller ( ). Remove the stopper from the paper feed roller B ( ), and then remove the roller ( ). Remove the stopper from the paper feed roller C ( ), and then remove the roller ( ).
  • Page 552 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Hold the new paper feed roller C with its gear towards the shaft. Insert it into the rear shaft so that the roller gear interlocks with the shaft gear ( ). Lock the roller with the stopper ( ). Hold the new paper feed roller B with its gear towards the shaft.

  • Page 553: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cautions to Take When Cleaning • Do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. Some parts of the machine are at a high voltage and could give you an electric shock. Also, if the machine has laser systems, di- rect (or indirect) reflected eye contact with the laser beam may cause serious eye damage.

  • Page 554: Cleaning The Registration Roller

    Cleaning Cleaning the Registration Roller • The inside of the printer becomes very hot. To avoid burns, do not touch parts labelled “hot surface”, otherwise it could cause a burn. Clean the roller when replacing the black development unit. Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. Open the right cover as shown.
  • Page 555 Cleaning ❒ Do not use chemical cleaners or organic solvents such as thinners or ben- zene. Close the right cover by pushing the area labeled “PUSH”. Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power.

  • Page 556: Cleaning The Dustproof Glass

    Cleaning Cleaning the DustProof Glass The dustproof glass may require cleaning if white lines appear on print. Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable. Open the front cover, and then remove the cleaning brush. There are four holes for cleaning the dustproof glass. Slide the cleaning brush in and out slowly 8 to 10 times to clean all four areas.
  • Page 557 Cleaning Return the cleaning brush to its original position. Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power.

  • Page 558: Checking The Earth Leakage Breaker

    Cleaning Checking the Earth Leakage Breaker This printer has an earth leakage breaker to prevent electric shock. Normally, the earth leakage breaker will be at the “-” position. Check the earth leakage breaker at least once a year using the following proce- dure.
  • Page 559 Cleaning Make sure the earth leakage breaker trips. Reset the earth leakage breaker by moving it to the “-“ position. Turn on the power. ❒ If the printer does not start up when the main power is switched on, check whether the earth leakage breaker has tripped.

  • Page 560: Adjusting The Printer

    Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Color Registration After moving the printer, printing on thick paper, or printing repeatedly for some time, color degradation may occur. By performing color registration adjustment, you can restore optimum print quality. Auto Adjust If documents show color degradation after the printer is moved, perform auto- matic color adjustment.

  • Page 561: Adjusting The Fuser For Thick Paper

    Adjusting the Printer Automatic color adjustment begins, and the following message appears. Adjusting... ❒ To avoid malfunction, do not turn off the power while “Adjusting...” appears on the display. Automatic color adjustment takes about 50 seconds. A confirmation message appears when complete. Completed Return to the color adjustment menu.

  • Page 562: Thick Paper

    Adjusting the Printer Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Maintenance”, and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Maintenance The maintenance menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Color Regist.”, and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 563 Adjusting the Printer Press the {# Enter} key. Adjusting... When automatic color adjustment is complete, the confirmation mes- sage about printing a test sheet appears. Wait for the following message to appear, and then click the {# Enter} key. Press # for Test Print (Bypass) The following message appears: Set Sheet, then#...

  • Page 564: Test Sheet Samples

    Adjusting the Printer If you select “-1” or “+1”, the printer returns to step . Keep adjusting until you can select “ 0 ”. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Test Sheet Samples The following illustration is an example of a test sheet printed during fuser ad- justment for thick paper ❖...

  • Page 565: Correcting The Color Gradation

    Adjusting the Printer Correcting the Color Gradation Color gradation during color printing various slightly depending on a number of factors. If you print the same file repeatedly or toner was recently replaced, changes may occur in color tones. When this happens, to obtain suitable print results, color gradation can be corrected, although it is not usually necessary to make any particular settings.
  • Page 566 Adjusting the Printer Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Maintenance”, and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Maintenance The maintenance menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Color Calibrate”, and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 567 Adjusting the Printer A confirmation message appears when complete. Completed Return to the color calibrate menu. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Start Calibr. 1”, and then press the {# Enter} key. Check “Yes” is displayed, and then press the {# Enter} key to print gra- dation correction sheet 1.
  • Page 568 Adjusting the Printer Check “Yes” is displayed, and press the {# Enter} key to print the correc- tion result. Check gradation correction sheet 1. To save the correction values, check “Save and exit”is displayed and press the {# Enter} key. If you do not want to save the correction values after this procedure, press the {U} or {T} key to display “Exit don't save”, and then press the {# Enter} key.

  • Page 569: Viewing The Color Calibration Sample Sheet And Gradation Correction Sheet

    Adjusting the Printer Viewing the Color Calibration Sample Sheet and Gradation Correction Sheet The color gradation correction value setting sheet contains two color sample col- umns: the “Sample 1” column for setting the highlight part and the “Sample 2” column for setting the middle part. Similarly, there are two gradation correction sheets: “Gradation correction sheet 1”...

  • Page 570: Resetting The Gradation Correction Values To The Initial Values

    Adjusting the Printer ❖ Relationship between the gradation correction sheets and the display The printed gradation correction sheet and display correspond as shown in the following diagram. The gradation correction sheets are used to determine the correction values for the colors K (black), M (magenta), C (cyan), and Y (yellow).
  • Page 571 Adjusting the Printer Press the {Menu} key. The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Maintenance”, and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Maintenance The maintenance menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Color Calibrate”, and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 572 Adjusting the Printer The initial screen appears.

  • Page 573: Adjusting Image Density

    Adjusting the Printer Adjusting Image Density Adjust image density when print becomes hazy gray or the image looks patchy. ❒ Extreme settings may cause output to appear dirty. ❒ Image density settings should be made from the application or the printer driv- er, whenever possible.
  • Page 574 Adjusting the Printer Press the {U} or {T} key to set the image density value, and then press the {# Enter} key. Black: (-3 +3) ❒ You can adjust image density in seven increments, from -3 to +3. Increas- ing the value makes printout darker; decreasing the value makes printout lighter.

  • Page 575: Adjusting Tray Registration

    Adjusting the Printer Adjusting Tray Registration You can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is used for all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But when the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases. The following procedure describes how to adjust tray 3.
  • Page 576 Adjusting the Printer Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the registration value. In this setting, adjust the margins of the test sheet so that they are equal in size. Press the {Escape} key. Press the {U} or {T} key to display “Adjustment”, and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 577 Adjusting the Printer Increase the value to shift the print area in the positive direction, and decrease to shift in the negative direction. : Print Area : Feed Direction ❒ Pressing the {U} or {T} key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm steps.

  • Page 578: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel This section explains what the messages that appear on the control panel mean and what to do when a particular message appears. ❖ Messages (in alphabetical order) Messages Description Solution / Second messages Add staples The stapler is out of staples.
  • Page 579 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Change Setting The paper size and type setting Load paper of the selected size in the in the tray differs from that of tray, and then change the paper size Tray # actual paper size and type in setting with the control panel.
  • Page 580 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Empty Punch Recep- The Punch Chips container is Empty the punch waste box. tacle full of punch chips. p.134 “Removing Punch-hole Chips”. If the message appears the punch waste box is not full, remove the Punch-hole chips on the top of the punch waste box.
  • Page 581 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Hardware Problem The printer identified a HDD Turn the power off, and then on. Re- Board error. move and re-install the HDD board correctly. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 582 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Hardware Problem There is a problem with the par- If you use the parallel I/F, replace the allel interface. interface cable that caused the error. Parallel I/F Turn the power off, and then on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 583 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages HDD Full The maximum HDD area size Delete disused form/font types. for form/font has been exceed- An HDD overflow error oc- Delete stored files, or reduce the size curred during Sample Print or of the Sample Print file or Locked Print Locked Print.
  • Page 584 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Proxy User Name/ Proxy user name and/or pass- Change current user and password to word are incorrect. the correct user name and password. Password error Proxy setting or Proxy address port number is Check the proxy settings.
  • Page 585 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Remove Paper There is still paper in the finish- Open the cover for the finisher and re- move paper. Inside Finisher p.142 “When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears”. Remove Paper The standard output tray is full. Remove the paper from the standard output tray.
  • Page 586 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Replace Color The time to replace the color Prepare to replace the color PCU PCU is soon. when the message “Replace Color PCU soon (A) PCU (Type A)” appears on the dis- play. Replace Feed It is time to replace the feed roll- Replace the feed rollers.
  • Page 587 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Reset Fusing There is no fusing unit, or the Set the fusing unit correctly. fusing unit is not installed cor- Unit correctly p.58 “Replacing the Fusing Unit”. rectly. Reset PCU The indicated photoconductor Set the indicated photoconductor unit(s) is/are not set correctly, unit(s) correctly.
  • Page 588 Troubleshooting Messages Description Solution / Second messages Toner is almost The printer is almost out of ton- Prepare a replace the toner cartridge er (C). (C). empty: Cyan Toner is almost The printer is almost out of ton- Prepare a replace the toner cartridge er (M).

  • Page 589: Printer Does Not Print

    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Print Possible cause Solutions Is the power on? Check the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the power. If the machine does not start up when the main power is switched on, check whether the earth leakage breaker has tripped.

  • Page 590: Infrastructure Mode

    Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions When you use IEEE 1394 Check the IEEE 1394 interface board is attached to the com- interface board. puter correctly. Check the IEEE 1394 interface cable is connected securely. Restart the computer. If the error occurs even after executing the above, proceed to the following steps.

  • Page 591: Checking The Port Connection

    Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions ❖ SPP When you use the Blue- tooth interface unit. Make sure the machine you want to use appears in the 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. Make sure “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx)” appears under Client Ports in the 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. Restart the computer, this printer, and the other devices.
  • Page 592 Troubleshooting Windows 95/98/Me Click [Start], point to [Settings] and then click [Printers]. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port] box to confirm that the correct port is selected.
  • Page 593 Troubleshooting Click the [Port] tab. Check the [Print to the following port(s).] box to confirm that the correct port is selected. Windows NT 4.0 Click [Start], point to [Settings] and then click [Printers]. Click to select the icon of the printer. After that, on the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  • Page 594: Other Printing Problems

    Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Problem Possible causes and solutions Black areas and lines are print- • PCL 5c/PCL 6/PostScript 3 ed with an unnatural hue. Select [CMY + K] for Gray Reproduction in the printer driv- er's [Advanced] dialog box under the [Print Quality] tab. •...
  • Page 595 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions Printing is smudgy. If “Replace Color PCU (Type A)” or “Replace Black PCU (Type F)” appears on the display, replace the photoconductor unit. p.45 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit”. If the paper is creased or curled, prints may smudge. Post- cards are especially prone to curling while being printed on, so make sure they are perfectly straight before loading them.
  • Page 596 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions Printing is partly patchy. Try reducing the print density. To adjust the print density, press {Menu} on the control panel, and then select [Image Density] from the Maintenance menu. p.92 “Adjusting Image Density”. If “Add Toner XXX” (where “XXX” is a color) appears on the display, replace the appropriate color toner cartridge.
  • Page 597 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions The color changes considerably When you adjust the color on the [Balance Adjustments] tab of when you adjust it with the RPC- the RPCS printer driver [Change User Settings] dialog box, printer driver. do not change the values too much. Note that the printed col- ors will not be exactly the same as those in the sample im- age.
  • Page 598 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions It takes too much time to com- Photographs and other data-rich pages take a long time for plete the print job. the printer to process, so simply wait when printing such da- Changing the following settings may help speed up printing. •...
  • Page 599 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions Output are not delivered to the When using the bypass tray, the size selected on the display selected tray you require. might be different from actual paper size. Select the correct paper size. p.6 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”.
  • Page 600 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions The color of the printout is differ- Toner based color settings under the printer driver produce ent from the color on the com- unexpected printout colors. puter display. Changing color settings using the printer driver produces un- expected printout colors.
  • Page 601 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes and solutions PDF Direct Print is not executed You must install an optional hard disk drive or set the value (PDF file is not printed). in [RAM Disk] on the System Menu to 2 MB or more. For details about optional hard disk drive installation, see “Attaching the Hard Disk Drive”, Setup Guide.

  • Page 602: Additional Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting Troubleshooting concerning the operation of this machine. Problems Solutions Strange noise is heard. If a supply was recently replaced or an option attached in the area the strange noise is coming from, check the supply or option is properly attached. If the strange noise persists, con- tact your sales of service representative.
  • Page 603 Troubleshooting Problems Solutions Error notification e-mail was re- Check that e-mail is set to be sent using Web Image Moni- ceived, but no error-solved e- tor's [Notification] when an error is fixed. You must click the mail is received. [Edit] button of [Detailed Settings of Each Item] in [Notification], and set [Notify when error:] to [Occurs &...

  • Page 604: Removing Jammed Staples

    Troubleshooting Removing Jammed Staples If “Add Staples” appears on the display, or the printer does not staple even after instructed, jammed staples might be the cause. Add Staples SR960 (2 Tray Finisher) Open the front cover of the 2 tray finisher. The stapler is positioned in the location as shown.
  • Page 605 Troubleshooting Open the cartridge face plate to unlock it. Remove jammed staples. Close the cartridge face plate so it clicks into place.

  • Page 606: Sr950 (Booklet Finisher)

    Troubleshooting Slant and insert the cartridge ( ), and then push in until it clicks into place ( ). Close the front cover of the 2 tray finisher. SR950 (Booklet Finisher) Open the front cover of the finisher. Hold the lever, and then pull out the staple unit. Turn knob R5 until the cartridge moves to the front.
  • Page 607 Troubleshooting Push the cartridge button, and lift up while removing. Open the cartridge's faceplate. Remove any jammed staples.
  • Page 608 Troubleshooting Close the cartridge's faceplate. Push in the cartridge until it clicks. Close the front cover of the finisher.

  • Page 609: Adding Staples

    Troubleshooting Adding Staples When “Add Staples” appears on the display, add a new staple refill. Add Staples SR960 (2 Tray Finisher) Open the front cover of the 2 tray finisher. The stapler is positioned in the location as shown. Remove the cartridge by pulling the green knob in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 610 Troubleshooting Push the areas labeled “PUSH”, located on both sides of the stapler. The case cover on top rises. Pull the case cover up. Hook your finger in the hole of the empty refill case to pull it out.
  • Page 611 Troubleshooting Push in until the arrow on the refill case lines up with the arrow on the refill case cover. Push the case cover down until it clicks into place. Pull out the ribbon used for tying together the staples. ❒...

  • Page 612: Sr950 (Booklet Finisher)

    Troubleshooting Slant and insert the cartridge ( ), and then push in until it clicks into place ( ). Close the front cover of the 2 tray finisher. SR950 (Booklet Finisher) Open the front cover. Hold the lever, and then pull out the staple unit. Push the cartridge button, and then pull out the cartridge while lifting the cartridge.
  • Page 613 Troubleshooting Hold both sides of the cartridge, and then pull up the upper unit of the cartridge. Remove the empty refill in the direction of the arrow. Push in the new cartridge until it clicks.
  • Page 614 Troubleshooting Gently push down the upper unit. Pull out the ribbon. Push in the cartridge until it clicks. Close the front cover of the finisher.

  • Page 615: Removing Punch-Hole Chips

    Troubleshooting Removing Punch-hole Chips When “Empty Punch Receptacle” appears on the display, the punch waste box is full. Follow these steps to remove paper chips. ❒ The same message appears when the punch waste box is not installed cor- rectly. Empty Punch Receptacle SR960 (2 Tray Finisher)

  • Page 616: Sr950 (Booklet Finisher)

    Troubleshooting ❖ If the message appears even after removing the Punch-hole chips If the “Empty Punch Receptacle” message appears on the control panel even when the punch waste box is not full, chips might be stuck around the punch waste box hole, as shown. Remove punch-hole chips from around the hole.
  • Page 617 Troubleshooting Reinstall the punch waste box. ❒ If the message does not disappear, reinstall the punch waste box. Attach the booklet finisher.

  • Page 618: Removing Misfed Paper

    Removing Misfed Paper Removing Misfed Paper An error message appears if a paper misfeed occurs. The error message gives the location of the misfeed. ❒ Misfed paper may be covered in toner. Be careful not to get toner on your hands or clothes.

  • Page 619: When "Remove Misfeed A:internal Path" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed A:Internal Path” Appears Open the bottom-right cover by pulling its lever. Move the blue lever up and down to feed the misfed paper, and then slowly pull out the paper. Close the right cover by pushing the area labeled “PUSH”.

  • Page 620: When "Remove Misfeed B:fusing Unit" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed B:Fusing Unit” Appears • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a burn. If the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher is installed, detach it from the printer.
  • Page 621 Removing Misfed Paper Open the upper left cover. Turn the blue dial in the direction of the arrow to push out the misfed pa- per, and slowly pull out the paper. ❒ Always turn the blue dial in the direction of the arrow. If you turn it in the reverse direction, paper feeds into the printer, making it difficult for you to take out.
  • Page 622 Removing Misfed Paper If you removed the output tray in step , reattach it to. Insert the hooks of the output tray into the printer slits, and then lower it toward you. If the duplex unit is installed, close the duplex reversal unit. p.38 “Opening and Closing the Duplex Reversal Unit”...

  • Page 623: When "Remove Misfeed R:finisher" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed R:Finisher” Appears Open the top cover ( ) and front cover ( ) of the 2 tray finisher, and then remove the misfed paper. Fold the output tray. Raise it vertically. Fold it over the printer top.
  • Page 624 Removing Misfed Paper Open the top cover for the 2 tray finisher, and then slowly pull out the misfed paper. Close the top cover slowly. Open the front cover for the 2 tray finisher. Check to see if there is misfed paper in areas A, B, C, and D. Check area A of step .
  • Page 625 Removing Misfed Paper Check areas B and C of step . Lower the lever in the direction of the arrows ( ), and then slowly pull out the misfed paper. Slowly lift the lever to put it back into place. Check area D of step .
  • Page 626 Removing Misfed Paper Put the output tray back into place. Raise the tray. Lower it slowly.

  • Page 627: When "Remove Misfeed R1" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed R1” Appears Hold the release lever, and then remove the booklet finisher. Remove the misfed paper. Open the upper cover.
  • Page 628 Removing Misfed Paper Remove the misfed paper. Close the upper cover. Attach the booklet finisher.

  • Page 629: When "Remove Misfeed R2-4" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed R2-4” Appears Hold the release lever, and then remove the booklet finisher. Open the front cover. Make suer the blue marker is visible. If not, turn knob R2 until it is visi- ble.
  • Page 630 Removing Misfed Paper Remove the misfed paper. Hold lever R3, and then open the cover. Remove the misfed paper. Turn knob R4, and then remove the misfed paper.

  • Page 631: When "Remove Misfeed Y:paper Tray" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed Y:Paper Tray” Appears Open the lower right cover of the paper feed unit, and then pull out the misfed paper. Close the lower right cover of the paper feed unit.

  • Page 632: When "Remove Misfeed Z1:Duplex Unit" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed Z1:Duplex Unit” Appears • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labelled “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a burn. If the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher is installed, detach it from the printer.
  • Page 633 Removing Misfed Paper Slowly lower the duplex reversal unit until it stops, and remove the mis- fed paper. Slowly raise the duplex reversal unit and insert until it clicks into place. Raise the left cover, and then close it securely by pushing the area la- beled “PUSH”.

  • Page 634: When "Remove Misfeed Z2:Dup.feed Unit" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When “Remove Misfeed Z2:Dup.Feed Unit” Appears You can remove misfed paper from the duplex feed unit by following the proce- dure below. ❒ When a paper misfeed occurs in the duplex feed unit, the printer usually sends the misfed paper to the right cover, so there is no need to execute this procedure.
  • Page 635 Removing Misfed Paper Pinch the upper left area of the duplex feed unit, and then slowly pull it halfway out. Hold the duplex feed unit using both hands, place it on the vertical rail, and slide it straight out. Slowly place the duplex feed unit on the floor. Open it slowly, and re- move the misfed paper.
  • Page 636 Removing Misfed Paper Hold the duplex feed unit using both hands, place it on the vertical rail, and slide it slowly in until it stops. The vertical rail is in the position as shown. Refasten the duplex feed unit using the provided screwdriver. Use the screw removed in step ❒...
  • Page 637 Removing Misfed Paper Slowly close the front cover by pushing the two areas on the left and right. Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power.

  • Page 638: Appendix

    Appendix When the Front Cover Does Not Close If “Close Front Cover” appears on the display, the cover is not properly closed, even if it appears to be. Close Front Cover If the front cover does not close, check the green lever is in the locked position, as shown.
  • Page 639 Appendix Slowly close the front cover by pushing the two areas on the left and right. Plug in the power cable, and then turn on the power.

  • Page 640: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer • When moving the machine, each person should hold the handle on the sides, and lift slowly. Lifting carelessly or dropping it may cause injury. • When moving the printer, remember to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to avoid fire or electric shock.
  • Page 641 Appendix ❒ Be sure to move the printer horizontally. Moving the printer slowly prevents toner scattering. ❒ If the paper feed unit(s) is installed, detach it and move the printer sepa- rately.

  • Page 642: Consumables

    Appendix Consumables • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. Toner Cartridge Toner cartridge Average printable number of pages Black 24,000 pages Cyan 10,000 pages...

  • Page 643: Other Consumables

    Appendix Other consumables ❒ The actual lifespan of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you are using, content of print images, and printing environment conditions. This means that consumables may need replacing more frequently than indi- cated. Furthermore, the lifespan of color consumables may be considerably reduced, as mixed printing of black &...

  • Page 644: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Mainframe ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing Dual component toner development ❖ First Print Speed: Monochrome: 11 sec or less (A4K, 11 × 8 Color: 12 sec or less (A4K, 11 × 8 ❒...
  • Page 645 Appendix Face up: 100 sheets (80 g/m , 20 lb.) ❖ Paper Input Capacity: 500 sheets × 2 Standard Paper Tray Bypass Tray 100 sheets 500 sheets × 1, 500 sheets × 2 Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 Paper Bank Type 7300 2,000 sheets Paper weight: 80 g/m (20 lb.)
  • Page 646 Appendix ❖ Noise Emission Sound Power Level Main unit only During Printing 66 dB (A) Standby 43 dB (A) Sound Pressure level Main unit only Standby 26 dB (A) During Printing 53 dB (A) The preceding measurements made in accordance with ISO7779 are actual val- ues.

  • Page 647: Options

    Appendix Options Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 1) ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 540 × 600 × 172 mm (21.3 × 23.7 × 6.8 in) ❖ Paper Weight: 60 - 105 g/m (16 - 28 lb.) ❖...
  • Page 648 Appendix ❖ Stack Capacity: • Upper Tray: 500 sheets (A4/11 × 8 /B5/A5 (Long edge feed) - 80 g/m , 20 lb.) • Lower Tray 2,000 sheets (A4/11 × 8 (Long edge feed) - 80 g/m , 20 lb.) × 14, 11 × 17, 8 ×...
  • Page 649 Appendix ❖ Power Consumption: 60 W Duplex Unit Type 7100 ❖ Dimensions (W × D × H): 90×524×430 mm (3.6×20.7×17.0 in) (Including the duplex reversal unit and duplex reversal unit stand) ❖ Paper Size: A5 (Long edge feed) - A3, 17×11 - 12×18 (Long edge feed) ❖...
  • Page 650 Appendix ❖ Required Cable: IEEE 1394 interface cable (6 × 4 pins, 6 × 6 pins) ❒ You cannot plug devices together to create loops. ❒ Do not use a cable that is more than 4.5 meters long. ❖ Connectable number of devices in a bus: Maximum 63 ❖...
  • Page 651 Appendix ❖ Transmittable Distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m These figures are a guideline for outdoor use. In general, the transmittable dis- tance indoors is 10-100 m, depending on the environment. ❖...
  • Page 652 Appendix ❖ Distance Between Devices: • Ethernet: 100 m • USB: 5 m USB Host Interface Unit Type 7300 ❖ Interface Connector: USB 2.0 host interface A type ❖ Data Transmission Speed: 12 Mbps(Full speed) ❖ Distance Between Devices:...

  • Page 653: Note To Administrator

    JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 1 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM Note to Administrator This manual is intended to provide administrators with additional information about the security functions of this printer. Read this manual as well as Setup Guide and Software Guide. This manual and its contents should be kept by, and restricted to, administra- tors.
  • Page 654 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 2 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM Addendum for {Menu} function Administrator menu The control panel allows you to perform various basic configurations and ad- justments that are required to use the printer. However, in order to protect the printer from threats such as unauthorized access, data manipulation, and tam- pering, “administrator menus”, which are not normally displayed, are provided for administrators.
  • Page 655 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 3 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM Displaying administrator menus You can display the administrator menus by using specific key combinations on the control panel of the printer. This section describes how to display the administrator menus. Check the printer is online. Press the {# Enter} key, press the {Escape} key, and then press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 656 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 4 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM Maintenance menu parameters (administrator menu) ❖ Network Security You can disable the network security settings enabled in Web Image Monitor. You can use this menu item when you change the settings or when you can- not access the printer because the password or other account information is unavailable.
  • Page 657 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 5 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM ❖ Log Transfer You can turn off the log transfer function. The default is off. Note ❒ Optional software is required for this function. Host Interface menu parameters (administrator menu) ❖ USB Settings You can specify the USB communication speed.
  • Page 658 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 6 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM...
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  • Page 660 JupP4hosoku_Chapter-1 Page 8 Wednesday, March 16, 2005 3:55 AM Copyright © 2005 Printed in USA G130-7519 G1307519...

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