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RCP80
Operating Instructions
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  • Page 1 Printer Unit Type80 RCP80 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 2 For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the Operating Instructions before using this machine.
  • Page 3 Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this machine, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer Reference 1 Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma- chine.
  • Page 4 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me..................1 Accessing the Printer Properties ..............1 Printer Properties Settings ................2 Various Types of Printing ................6 Windows 2000/Windows XP ..............11 Accessing the Printer Properties ..............11 Printer Properties Settings ................
  • Page 6 4. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PostScript 3 Printer Driver........... 53 Windows 95/98/Me..................53 Windows 2000/Windows XP ................ 53 Windows NT 4.0................... 54 Macintosh..................... 55 Uninstalling the PCL 5e Printer Driver ........... 56 Windows 95/98/Me..................56 Windows 2000/Windows XP ................ 56 Windows NT 4.0...................

  • Page 7: Postscript 3 - Setting Up For Printing

    1. PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B B B B Click to select the icon of the machine whose default settings you want to change.

  • Page 8: Printer Properties Settings

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing B B B B Select the machine you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears. C C C C Make any settings you require and click [OK]. D D D D Click [OK] to start printing.
  • Page 9 Windows 95/98/Me ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Custom] • Clicking this will display the [Custom-Defined Size] dialog box where cus- tom size papers can be set. This is very convenient when printing things such as postcards and envelopes. Reference See ⇒ p.6 “Printing on custom sized paper”. •...
  • Page 10 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Printer features] The functions that can be used in this machine are displayed. It is possible to make changes using [Change setting for]. Select the functions you want to use from [Printer features], and then from the drop down menu in the [Change setting for] box, select the settings.
  • Page 11 Windows 95/98/Me Limitation ❒ The maximum length of paper that can be printed using Skip Feed is 460mm. However, when printing on paper longer than 432mm, the de- livered paper may fall off the paper delivery end plate. Therefore, you should hold the paper so that it does not fall off.

  • Page 12: Various Types Of Printing

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing [Job Log] Tab This tab is used to adjust the settings for plug-in modules. The plug-in modules are modules that provide additional functions that cannot be implemented by the printer driver or PPD file. Limitation ❒...
  • Page 13 Windows 95/98/Me B B B B On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. C C C C Select the machine you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Properties]. D D D D In [Paper size] on the [Paper] tab, select “Custom Page 1”...
  • Page 14 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Printing on paper with a nondetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size depending on the paper size. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Note ❒...
  • Page 15 Windows 95/98/Me Printing onto envelopes Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver. The following chart shows how the image is rotated. Paper Feed Original Image Rotate: Off...
  • Page 16 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing A A A A Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the Paper Feed Tray as shown in the illustration below. *Paper feed direction B B B B Set “Rotate” to “180° ° ° ° ” on the [Device Options] tab in the printer driver. C C C C Click [OK] to start printing .

  • Page 17: Windows 2000/Windows Xp

    Windows 2000/Windows XP Windows 2000/Windows XP Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the settings of the machine requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.
  • Page 18 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Changing the default machine settings - Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the settings of the machine requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 19: Printer Properties Settings

    Windows 2000/Windows XP B B B B Select the machine you want to use in the [Select Printer] box. Note ❒ With Windows XP, click [Preference] to open the Printer Preference win- dow. C C C C Make any settings you require and click [Print] to start printing. Printer Properties Settings Make the settings for this machine, such as the memory capacity installed in this machine, the paper size for the trays, and the availability of options.

  • Page 20: Print Setting Details

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Output Protocol] Select the data communication protocol. When connected to a parallel inter- face, select “ASCII”. An error may occur if other protocols are used. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Installable Options] Set connected option devices.
  • Page 21 Windows 2000/Windows XP [Advanced] dialog box This dialog box is displayed when you click [Advanced] on the [Paper/Quality] tab or the [Layout] tab. Here you can set detailed items about the paper size and the functions of the machine. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Paper/Output] ❖...
  • Page 22 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Note ❒ “Auto-Print after Master Making” is displayed on the machine's dis- play panel as “Auto Cycle”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Clear Modes” When set to “On”, the machine settings return to their defaults before Mas- ter Making.

  • Page 23: Various Types Of Printing

    Windows 2000/Windows XP [Job Log] Tab This tab is used to adjust the settings for plug-in modules. The plug-in modules are modules that provide additional functions that cannot be implemented by the printer driver or PPD file. Limitation ❒ These functions cannot be accessed from applications that use their own printer driver, such as PageMaker, etc.
  • Page 24 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing C C C C Select the machine you want to use in the [Select Printer] box on the [General] tab. D D D D Click [Advanced ] on the [Layout] tab or on the [Paper/Quality] tab. The [Advanced Options] dialog box appears.
  • Page 25 Windows 2000/Windows XP Printing on paper with a nondetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size depending on the paper size. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Note ❒...
  • Page 26 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Printing onto envelopes Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver.
  • Page 27 Windows 2000/Windows XP A A A A Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the Paper Feed Tray as shown in the illustration below. *Paper feed direction B B B B Set “Rotate” to “180° ° ° ° ” on [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab or the [Paper/Quality] tab in the printer driver.

  • Page 28: Windows Nt 4.0

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows NT 4.0 Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default machine settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the machine requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 29: Printer Properties Settings

    Windows NT 4.0 D D D D Make any settings you require and click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making machine settings from an application To make the machine settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Proper- ties] dialog box from that application.
  • Page 30 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Font Substitution Table] Edit the TrueType Font Substitution Table. • Font Substitution You can set whether to replace fonts that are on the Font Substitution Table with any other fonts. Replacing a TrueType Font and the printer font can speed up printing.

  • Page 31: Print Setting Details

    Windows NT 4.0 Print Setting Details The necessary print settings, such as paper size or print orientation, can be set when printing from applications. The print settings in the applications become the initial settings of the application. [Page Setup] tab Use this tab to make paper related settings.
  • Page 32 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Paper Source” Specify a paper feed tray where the paper to be used is loaded. Note ❒ Select “Paper Feed Tray” here. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Graphic] ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “TrueType Font” TrueType Font can replace printer fonts by following the “Font Substitu- tion Table”...
  • Page 33 Windows NT 4.0 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Eco. Mode” When set to “On”, the amount of ink consumption is reduced. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Speed Select” You can select the printing speed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ “Skip Feed” • Use to make the interval between paper feeds longer, allowing the ink to dry.

  • Page 34: Various Types Of Printing

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [User ID] Enter the User ID to be displayed in Job History in SmartNetMonitor for Cli- ent and SmartNetMonitor for Admin. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [User Code] Use this to set a user code for print logging. Enter a user code using up to eight digits.
  • Page 35 Windows NT 4.0 G G G G Enter the size of the paper in the “Width” and “Height” boxes. Important ❒ In “Width”, enter the vertical length (short edge). ❒ In “Height”, enter the horizontal length (long edge). Paper Orientation Width Height Note...
  • Page 36 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Printing on paper with a nondetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size depending on the paper size. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Note ❒...
  • Page 37 Windows NT 4.0 Printing onto envelopes Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver. The following chart shows how the image is rotated. Paper Feed Original Image Rotate: Off...
  • Page 38 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing A A A A Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the Paper Feed Tray as shown in the illustration below. *Paper feed direction B B B B Set “Rotate” to “180° ° ° ° ” on the [Advanced] tab in the printer driver. C C C C Click [OK] to start printing .

  • Page 39: Macintosh

    Macintosh Macintosh Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application A A A A Display the data to be printed. B B B B On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. The page setup screen appears. C C C C Make sure that the machine you want to use is shown in the [Printer] box.

  • Page 40: Print Setting Details

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Print Setting Details In this section, the setting items peculiar to this machine are explained. Select the function to be set from the drop down menu on the print screen. Here, [Layout] and [Printer Specific Options] are explained. Note ❒...
  • Page 41 Macintosh ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Adjust Image Brightness] Seven phases can coordinate brightness of the whole printed image. Note ❒ Brightness of color of character is not changed. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Printer-Side Operation] It is possible to perform a few things using both the machine's display panel and the printer driver installed in your Macintosh.

  • Page 42: Various Types Of Printing

    PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Job Separator] When set to “On”, classifying will occur whenever the document data chang- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ [Sort] When set to “On”, it is possible to deliver each print set in page order into the optional sorter.
  • Page 43 Macintosh G G G G Enter the size of the paper in the [Width] and [Length] boxes. Important ❒ In “Width”, enter the vertical length (short edge). ❒ In “Length”, enter the horizontal length (long edge). Paper Orientation Width Length Note ❒...
  • Page 44 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Printing on paper with a nondetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size depending on the paper size. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Note ❒...
  • Page 45 Macintosh Printing onto envelopes Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver. The following chart shows how the image is rotated. Paper Feed Original Image Rotate: Off...
  • Page 46 PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing A A A A Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the Paper Feed Tray as shown in the illustration below. *Paper feed direction B B B B Set “Rotate” to “180° ° ° ° ” in [Printer Specific Options] on the print screen on the Macintosh.

  • Page 47: Pcl 5E - Accessing The Printer Properties

    2. PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me Changing the Default Machine Settings - Printer Properties A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. B B B B Click to select the icon of the machine whose default settings you want to change.

  • Page 48: Printer Properties Settings

    PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Printer Properties Settings In this section, the Job Separator and Sort functions, which are peculiar to this machine, are explained. For other functions, see the documentation that comes with Windows 95/98/Me or Help. Note ❒...

  • Page 49: Windows 2000/Windows Xp

    Windows 2000/Windows XP Windows 2000/Windows XP Changing the Default Machine Settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the machine requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 50: Changing The Default Machine Settings - Printing Preferences Properties

    PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the Default Machine Settings - Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the machine requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 51: Making Machine Settings From An Application

    Windows 2000/Windows XP Making Machine Settings from an Application To make the machine settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make set- tings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000/Windows Note ❒...

  • Page 52: Printing On Custom Sized Paper

    PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Setting the Job Separator and Sort functions A A A A On the [Printer Properties] dialog box, click [Advanced] on the [Layout] tab or the [Paper/Quality] tab. B B B B Select “Job Separator” or “Sort” from the drop down menu next to “Output Bin”...
  • Page 53 Windows 2000/Windows XP G G G G Set “Paper Size”. Important ❒ In “Width”, enter the vertical length (short edge). ❒ In “Length”, enter the horizontal length (long edge). Paper Orientation Width Length Note ❒ When [Units] has been set as “Metric”, the entered values may not have been set as you entered.

  • Page 54: Windows Nt 4.0

    PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows NT 4.0 Changing the Default Machine Settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the machine requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 55: Making Machine Settings From An Application

    Windows NT 4.0 Making Machine Settings from an Application To make the machine settings for a specific application, open the [Printer Proper- ties] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0. Note ❒...
  • Page 56 PCL 5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Setting the Job Separator and Sort functions A A A A On the [Document Properties] dialog box, click the [Advanced] tab. B B B B Click “Paper/Output” in [Document Options]. C C C C Select “Job Separator”...

  • Page 57: Canceling A Print Job

    3. Canceling a Print Job Windows A A A A Double-click the machine icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. B B B B Select the name of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 58: Macintosh

    Canceling a Print Job Macintosh A A A A Double-click the machine icon on the desktop. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Note ❒...

  • Page 59: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    4. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PostScript 3 Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PostScript 3 printer driver. The actual procedures may vary depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me A A A A Close all applications that are currently running.

  • Page 60: Windows Nt 4.0

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software D D D D On the [File] menu, click [Delete]. A confirmation dialog box appears. E E E E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Note ❒ You can also uninstall the printer driver using the following procedure. In the [Printers] window, click [Server Properties] on the [File] menu to dis- play [Print Server Properties].

  • Page 61: Macintosh

    Uninstalling the PostScript 3 Printer Driver Macintosh Mac OS A A A A Drag the “AdobePS” file from the [Extensions] folder in [System Folder] to [Trash]. B B B B Drag the PPD file from the [Printer Descriptions] folder in the [Extensions] folder in [System Folder] to [Trash].

  • Page 62: Uninstalling The Pcl 5E Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 5e Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PCL 5e printer driver. The actual procedures may vary depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me A A A A Close all the applications that are currently running.

  • Page 63: Windows Nt 4.0

    Uninstalling the PCL 5e Printer Driver E E E E Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver. Note ❒ You can also uninstall the printer driver using the following procedure. In the [Printers] window, click [Server Properties] on the [File] menu to dis- play [Print Server Properties].
  • Page 64 Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Display Panel Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions Cannot detect selected paper Printing on paper with a size undetectable by the machine has size. Set ### paper in ???, been requested. then press [OK]. Set an appropriate amount of paper in the Paper Feed Tray, and then press [OK].
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions Processing Data is printed. Wait until the job is finished. Ready for Master Making/ The Master Making or print data is not in the spool. printing (Online) This is not an error. The message will change when printing starts from the computer.

  • Page 67: Machine Does Not Print

    Machine does not Print Machine does not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Turn on the machine. Is the interface cable prop- Connect the interface cable properly. erly connected? If there are any connectors or screws, make sure that they are fas- tened securely.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port] box to make sure that the correct port is selected. • Windows 2000/Windows XP Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. • With Windows XP Professional, access the [Printers and Faxes] win- dow from [Start] on the taskbar.

  • Page 69: Other Printing Problems

    Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Multiple pages are fed through Remove all paper from the Paper Feed Tray and fan it gently the machine at once. to get air between the sheets. After that, load it back into the Paper Feed Tray .
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions The set option cannot be select- The option may not be set correctly. ed in the print menu. • Windows95/98/Me Set the option correctly in the [Device Options] tab. • Windows 2000/Windows XP Set the option correctly in the [Device Settings] tab.

  • Page 71: Using The Control Panel

    6. Using the Control Panel Though the factory default settings of the machine are suitable for most printing jobs, “Online Parameter Settings” gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. The Online Parameter settings you make are re- tained even when you turn off the machine.
  • Page 72 Using the Control Panel B B B B Press [Next]. C C C C Select [7 Set O/L Paramet's] using the { { { { ~ ~ ~ ~ } } } } , { { { { } } } } } } } } , { { { { | | | | } } } } or { { { { { { { { } } } } keys. D D D D Press [OK].

  • Page 73: Online Parameter Settings

    Adjusting Online Parameter Settings Online Parameter Settings Mode Description Set aut-O/L def. Sets Auto On Line to “ON” or “OFF” when the power has been turned on, or when the mode has been cleared. Note ❒ Default: ON Print Size def. Sets the print size selected when the power has been turned on or when the mode has been cleared.
  • Page 74 Using the Control Panel Mode Description I/O Timeout Sets the time to enable the interface after data stops being re- ceived. When the time set here is exceeded, it will be possible to receive data from the other interface. Important ❒...

  • Page 75: Machine Condition

    Machine Condition Machine Condition We recommend that you print the system configuration list and check the cur- rent system settings before changing them. Printing the System Configuration List A A A A Press the { { { { User Tools} } } } key. The User Tools screen is displayed.
  • Page 76 Using the Control Panel H H H H Press the { { { { Start} } } } key. The system configuration list is printed.

  • Page 77: Appendix

    7. Appendix Precautions in Using PostScript 3 • When “VM error” occurs, the error can be avoided by adding more memory. • Lasertalk Version1.3 cannot be used. • Type1 font conforms to Adobe Type1 font format (1.1). However, characters that are designed to intersect (self interrupt) may not be correctly printed. •...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for the machine including information about the options. Component Specification Resolution 400 dpi, 600 dpi Parallel Interface Standard 36-pin printer cable and a parallel port on the host com- puter. IEEE1284 Note ❒...
  • Page 79 Specifications Option Memory Unit TypeB ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory: 32 MB / 64MB / 128MB ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Compatible: PC100 compatible...

  • Page 80: Index

    INDEX Advanced dialog box Job Log tab Windows 2000 , 15 Windows 2000 , 17 Windows XP , 15 Windows 95/98/Me , 6 Advanced tab Windows NT4.0 , 27 Windows NT 4.0 , 25 Windows XP , 17 Appendix , 71 Available PostScript Memory Windows NT 4.0 , 24 Layout tab...
  • Page 81 PostScript tab Windows 95/98/Me , 5 Windows 2000 Printer Properties Settings canceling a job , 51 Windows 2000 , 13 PCL 5e, uninstalling , 56 Windows 95/98/Me , 2 PostScript 3, uninstalling , 53 Windows NT 4.0 , 23 printer properties, PCL , 43 Windows XP , 13 printer properties, PostScript 3 , 11 Printing on custom sized paper...
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