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Lanier GX3050 User Manual

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    Your document management par tner gx3050 user’s guide.

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    J010 user guide.

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    1 user guide copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. J0106605_1.01 toc read this first about this product .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 introduction ......

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    2 loading precautions ...................................................................................................................................................................27 paper storage precautions .........................................................................................

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    3 nozzle check .............................................................................................................................................................................71 head-cleaning ..................................................................................................

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    4 canceling the print job ................................................................................................................................................. 105 no paper/tray not detected (bypass tray) ......................................................................................

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    5 local connection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 132 network connection ...............................................................................................

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    6 opening from an application ............................................................................................................................................. 157 printing printing on various paper types ......................................................................................

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    7 collating ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 184 printing web pages ......................................................................................

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    8 supporting multi-languages ..................................................................................................................................................... 207 monitoring and configuring the printer using the status monitor ........................................................

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    9 additional information checking the current printer driver version ..........................................................................................................................238 software on the cd-rom .....................................................................................

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    Read this first 10 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Read this first about this product .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 introduction ....

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    11 read this first about this product this section tells you about the product. Introduction this manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine. To get max- imum versatility from this machine, all operators are requested to read this manual carefully...

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    12 read this first z the product names of windows ® xp are as follows: microsoft ® windows ® xp home edition microsoft ® windows ® xp professional z the product names of windows server tm 2003 are as follows: microsoft ® windows server tm 2003 standard edition microsoft ® windows server tm 2003 ente...

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    13 read this first how to read this manual be sure to read this section before anything else. Screen navigation read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and cor- rect use, please be sure to read the safety information in the setup handbo...

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    14 read this first 8. Top takes you to the top of the current page. # if the page contains references, they appear at the bottom of the page. Z this user guide describes procedures using windows 2000 as an example. Procedures under other operating systems may differ. Screens vary according to the op...

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    15 read this first click [ok]to apply changes. Symbols the following set of symbols is used in this manual. Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the "safety information" section of setup hand...

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    16 read this first removing the user guide follow the procedure below to remove the user guide installed on your computer. Removing the user guide using its [uninstall] function 1. Click [start], and then point to [programs]. 2. Point to the installed [product name], and then click [uninstall user g...

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    17 read this first guide to components the names and functions of parts of the printer body, control panel, and options are explained. Printer body this is a front view of the printer. 1. Top cover keep this cover closed during printing. If you cannot locate paper jams, or jammed paper cannot be rem...

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    18 read this first printer rear this is a rear view of the printer. 1. Duplex unit cover button press to open the duplex unit cover. 2. Vent air is vented here to prevent the inside of the printer from getting too warm. Do not lean anything against the vent or block it in any way. If the inside of t...

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    19 read this first 10. Usb slot connect the usb cable from the computer here. Control panel 1. [power] key z press to turn the power on and off. Z to turn the power on, press the key for one second until it lights. Z after the power is turned on, the [power] key will blink until the printer is ready...

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    20 read this first 8. Display displays current printer status and error messages. 9. Alert indicator lights up whenever a printer error occurs. A red light indicates an error has occurred that makes printing impossible; the yellow light indicates a potential error during printing. If the red light i...

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    21 read this first 3. Detach the multi bypass tray. 4. Reattach the multi bypass tray. 5. Pull the bypass tray extension out. 6. Load paper in the bypass tray..

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    22 read this first recommended functions this section lists useful and recommended functions. Copy-guard of printed documents for preventing information leaks see p.198 "unauthorized copy control" . Automatically selecting the tray for printing see p.45 "making printer settings using the control pan...

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    Paper 23 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Paper compatible paper types ...............................................................................................................................................................24 loadable paper sizes and quantities .........

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    24 paper compatible paper types you can use various types of paper. Z plain paper this paper is normally used for copying and printing. Unlike inkjet plain paper or glossy paper, it is uncoated. Z inkjet plain paper this extra-white plain paper makes the printed colours appear more vivid. Since it d...

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    25 paper loadable paper sizes and quantities you can load in each tray the paper of the following size and number. Tray 1 type size paper capacity plain / inkjet plain paper a4 (210 × 297 mm) a5 (148 × 210 mm) a6 (105 × 148 mm) b5 (182 × 257 mm) letter (8 1 / 2 " × 11") legal (8 1 / 2 " × 14") 5 1 /...

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    26 paper bypass tray unit *1 under the pcl driver, the available custom size is 127–355.6 mm (length) × 55-215.9 mm (width). Z load all custom-sized paper in the portrait orientation. Type size paper capacity plain / inkjet plain paper a4 (210 × 297 mm) a5 (148 × 210 mm) a6 (105 × 148 mm) b5 (182 × ...

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    27 paper paper handling precautions to ensure optimum print results, take care when handling paper before and after printing. Loading precautions z use compatible paper. Z load paper with the print side face down in the paper trays. Z load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction. Z...

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    28 paper paper storage precautions z do not store paper in humid places. Z do not store paper in direct sunlight. Z store paper flat. Z store unused paper in the original package. Paper type precautions plain paper z use the bypass tray to print on paper heavier than 157 g/m 2 (297.6 lb.). Z the onl...

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    29 paper z only one-sided printing is possible. Z remove sheets from the output tray individually, as they come out. Z before handling, make sure printed sheets have fully dried. Z if you want to stack prints soon after they are printed, we recommend inserting a moisture-absorbent sheet, like copy p...

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    30 paper z stapled or clipped together z dark in places z irregular in length and proportion z even if compatible paper types are used, print quality may be lower than usual or paper jams may occur if the paper was improperly stored. Printable area printable and unprintable areas 1. Feed direction 2...

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    31 paper loading paper load paper into the paper tray. Normally, load paper into tray 1. Z load paper with the paper grain parallel to the feed direction. Z p.168 "printing on thick paper" loading paper into tray 1 follow the procedure below to load paper into tray 1. A4/letter size paper is loaded ...

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    32 paper 3. Squeeze the paper guides on both sides, and then adjust them according to the paper size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. 4. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. 5. Squeeze the front end paper guide, ...

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    33 paper 7. Lower the output tray. Loading paper larger than a4/letter (tray1) follow the procedure below to use the paper tray extension for paper larger than a4/letter size, such as legal size paper. A legal size paper is loaded here. Load legal size paper in orientation. 1. Lift the output tray. ...

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    34 paper 3. Slide the tabs on both sides of the tray's interior to the unlocked position. 4. Pull out the paper tray extension. 5. Slide the tabs back into place to lock the paper tray extension into position. 6. Squeeze the paper guide release, and then slide the paper guides into position accordin...

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    35 paper 7. Load paper with the print side face down but not over the limit mark. 8. Squeeze the front end paper guide, and then slide it to meet the edge of the paper. 9. Push tray 1 gently in until it stops. 10. Pull out the output tray, and then lower it. 11. Pull out the output tray extension..

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    36 paper loading paper into bypass tray (optional) follow the procedure below to load paper into bypass tray. A4/letter size paper is loaded here. 1. Pull the bypass tray extension out all the way. 2. Load paper in the bypass tray with the side to be printed on facing up..

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    Replacing consumables 37 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Replacing consumables replacing a print cartridge ......................................................................................................................................................... 38 checking t...

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    38 replacing consumables replacing a print cartridge follow the procedure below to replace a print cartridge. Checking the remaining ink follow the procedure below to check when to replace print cartridges using the status monitor or the cartridge replacement indicators. Checking the cartridge repla...

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    39 replacing consumables 4. Check the cartridge status. In the illustration above, the cyan print cartridge is empty. If the background of the image in the top left corner of dialog box is yellow, the indicated cartridge is empty. Replace the cartridge. In this illustration, the cyan ink has complet...

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    40 replacing consumables if the background of the image in the top left corner of dialog box is red, the printer has run out of the indi- cated ink. Replace the cartridge. From left to right, the cartridge replacement indicators display the status of the black (k), cyan (c), magenta (m), and yellow ...

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    41 replacing consumables z take care to install the cartridges in the correct position. 1. Remove the print cartridges' packaging. If multiple cartridges are empty, replace all the empty cartridges. You can shorten the time for needed replacement. 2. Open the right front cover. 3. Take out the empty...

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    42 replacing consumables 6. Close the right front cover. Z p.123 "recommended consumables" handling print cartridges important points about handling print cartridges are explained. About print cartridges z print cartridges comply with the manufacturer's safety specifications. To ensure safety and re...

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    43 replacing consumables z do not remove a print cartridge while printing is being performed. Printing will stop. Z black and white printing also consumes colour ink. Z printing stops if one of the print cartridges becomes empty. If a cartridge containing a colour ink such as cyan, yellow, or magent...

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    Making printer settings 44 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Making printer settings making printer settings using the control panel ................................................................................................................... 45 paper input menu ..........

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    45 making printer settings making printer settings using the control panel this section explains how to change the default settings of the printer and provides information about the param- eters included in each menu. Paper input list/test print maintenance system menu tray paper size paper type aut...

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    46 making printer settings host interface pcl menu language copies edge-edge print duplex blank pages tray switching uni-direct.Prt. Density ink cu replace menu i/o timeout network setup usb setting menu orientation form lines font source font number point size font pitch symbol set courier font ext...

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    47 making printer settings paper input menu this section explains the settings you can specify in the paper input menu, such as those for the size and type of the paper loaded in each tray. Tray paper size you can specify the size of the paper loaded in the paper feed tray. Paper type you can specif...

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    48 making printer settings 2. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to "paper input" on the display, and then press the [#enter] key. 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to "tray paper size" on the display, and then press the [#enter] key. 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to the tray you want to specify, and then press...

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    49 making printer settings 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [list/test print], and then press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [config. Page], and then press the [#enter] key. The configuration page is printed. The test print menu screen returns...

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    50 making printer settings maintenance menu using the maintenance menu, you can specify printer maintenance settings for adjusting settings such as grada- tion and density. Nozzle check you can print a test pattern to check whether the inks are being correctly ejected from the print head noz- zles. ...

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    51 making printer settings nozzle check follow the procedure below to check whether the print-head nozzles are clogged up or not by printing a nozzle check test pattern. 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [maintenance], and then press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [ ] o...

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    52 making printer settings when print-heads are clogged head-clearning follow the procedure below to perform a normal print-head cleaning. Perform a head cleaning when a particu- lar color cannot be printed or print images are blurred. Head cleaning consumes ink. When the print cartridge is empty, r...

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    53 making printer settings 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [head-cleaning], and then press the [#enter] key. 5. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select a color, and then press the [#enter] key. 1. Head 1 2. Head 2 6. Press the [#enter] key. Head cleaning starts. 7. Press the [online] key. The init...

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    54 making printer settings 2. Press the [menu] key. 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [maintenance], and then press the [#enter] key. 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [head-flushing], and then press the [#enter] key. 5. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select a color, and then press the [#ente...

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    55 making printer settings head position follow the procedure below to print a test pattern and adjust the print-head positions if vertical lines are printed unaligned or printed colors look blurred. 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [maintenance], and then press the [#...

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    56 making printer settings the optimal adjustment value is the column number that appears above the lightest gray square with straight vertical lines on both sides. When the column number is "+2" for the "a" line, the optimal adjustment value is "+2" for "a". 7. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [...

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    57 making printer settings adj.Paper feed if horizontal lines are printed unaligned, print images are patchy, or a black or white line is printed at regular intervals, print a test pattern, and then adjust the paper feed setting. 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [maint...

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    58 making printer settings the optimal adjustment value is the number that appears on the left of the lightest gray square with straight horizontal lines on both sides. When this number is "+2", the optimal adjustment value is "+2". When horizontal lines beside the lightest gray square are broken, s...

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    59 making printer settings registration follow the procedure below to adjust where to start printing on paper loaded in each paper tray after checking the test pattern printed. 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [maintenance], and then press the [#enter] key. 3. Press th...

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    60 making printer settings 8. Fold the test pattern sheet in half lengthwise. 9. The optimal adjustment value is the difference between the single vertical line and the cross's ver- tical line that you can see when the folded paper is held up to light. When the difference is one calibration mark in ...

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    61 making printer settings 14. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to enter the adjustment values (-4.0 to +4.0) in the [read direction] from step 7 , and then press the [#enter] key. 15. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to enter the adjustment values (-4.0 to +4.0) in the [feed direction] from step 7 , and then press...

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    62 making printer settings to use energy saver mode, you must specify how long the printer remains idle before it switches to energy saver mode. When the printer is in energy saver mode, it requires time to start up when it receives a print job. Z 5 minutes z 15 minutes z 30 minutes z 45 minutes z 6...

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    63 making printer settings default: 8 1/2 x 11 copies specify the number of pages to print. This setting is disabled if the number of pages to print is specified by the printer driver. Z 1-999 edge-edge print specify whether to print on the paper as fully as possible. Z off z on default: off duplex ...

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    64 making printer settings density you can adjust the density of the printing colour. Z light z standard z dark default: standard ink cu replace you can reset the ink storage counter when replacing the ink collector unit. Changing the system menu this section gives an example of changing a setting i...

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    65 making printer settings 7. Press the [online] key. The initial screen appears. Host interface menu in the host interface menu, you can make network settings and settings for the computer to printer usb connec- tion (if used). Settings made using the host interface menu remain effective even if yo...

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    66 making printer settings frame type (nw) you can select the frame type for netware. Z auto select z ethernet ll z ethernet 802.2 z ethernet 802.3 z ethernet snap default: auto select active protocol you can select the active protocol. Z tcp/ip z netware z smb default: all active ethernet speed you...

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    67 making printer settings changing the host interface menu this section gives an example of changing a setting in the host interface menu. 1. Press the [menu] key. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [host interface], and then press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [i/o t...

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    68 making printer settings z metric version: 64 z inch version: 60 font source you can set the location of the default font. Z resident z ram z sd default: resident when you select [ram], you can select only fonts downloaded to the printer ram. Font number you can specify the id of the default font ...

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    69 making printer settings append cr to lf you can specify whether or not to append a cr code to each lf code to print text data clearly. Z on z off default: off resolution you can specify the print resolution in dots per inch. Z 600 × 300 dpi z 600 × 600 dpi z 300 × 300 dpi default: 600 × 300 dpi c...

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    70 making printer settings language menu you can set language displayed on the menu. Changing the language menu you can select the language you use. Available languages are as follows: english, german, french, italian, dutch, swedish, norwegian, danish, spanish, and portuguese. Default: english foll...

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    71 making printer settings maintaining the printer using utilities if you repeatedly print, print-heads will get dirty and print quality may degrade. Perform printer maintenance from the [maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box. Nozzle check follow the procedure below to check whether ...

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    72 making printer settings z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" head-cleaning follow the procedure below to perform a normal print-head cleaning. Perform a head cleaning when a particu- lar colour cannot be printed or print images are blurred. Head cleaning consumes ink. When the pri...

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    73 making printer settings head-flushing follow the procedure below to perform a thorough print-head cleaning. Since this consumes more ink than a nor- mal head cleaning does, perform this when the problem persists after performing a normal head cleaning. When the print cartridge is empty, replace i...

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    74 making printer settings 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [maintenance] tab. 3. Click [adjust print-head positions]. 4. In the [select a test pattern:] list, select a test pattern. Select a resolution. To adjust print-head positions for all resolutions, repeat this procedure...

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    75 making printer settings registration follow the procedure below to adjust where to start printing on paper loaded in each paper tray after checking the test pattern printed. To check the printed test pattern, proceed to step 8 . 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [maintenance...

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    76 making printer settings 10. The optimal adjustment value is the difference between the single vertical line and the cross's ver- tical line that you can see when the folded paper is held up to light. When the difference is one calibration mark in the "+" direction, the optimal adjustment value fo...

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    77 making printer settings 7. Check the optimal adjustment values on the printed test pattern. The optimal adjustment value is the number that appears on the left of the lightest gray square with straight horizontal lines on both sides. When this number is "+2", the optimal adjustment value is "+2"....

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    78 making printer settings restore defaults/other settings follow the procedure below to restore the settings to their defaults or specify the amount of time the printer will wait for more information from the computer sending the print data before it times out (i/o timeout). 1. Open the printer pro...

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    79 making printer settings z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box".

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    Troubleshooting 80 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Troubleshooting printing will not start ................................................................................................................................................................... 82 power cannot be ...

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    81 troubleshooting paper size mismatch/paper type mismatch (autotray select) ................................................................................. 109 printing by form feed ......................................................................................................................

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    82 troubleshooting printing will not start if printing will not start, check whether the power of the printer is on or whether the power can be turned on or not. If an error occurs when you try printing, change the computer or printer driver settings. Power cannot be turned on if the [power] key doe...

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    83 troubleshooting z check the printer properties settings. In the [change user settings] dialog box, on the [misc.] tab, select the [change data processing] check box. For details, see p.180 "changing the image data process" . Z check whether the latest printer driver is being used. See p.238 "chec...

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    84 troubleshooting paper is not fed or delivered normally if the printer is operating but paper will not feed or paper jams multiple times, check the condition of the printer and paper. Paper does not feed smoothly. Paper guides are not adjusted properly. Z the paper guides of the paper tray do not ...

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    85 troubleshooting paper jam this explains how to remove a paper jam. When a paper jam error appears in the status monitor, remove the paper from the location indicated. If you cannot locate paper jams or jammed paper cannot be removed easily, you can check the condition of paper from the top of the...

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    86 troubleshooting 5. Lower the output tray. Printing starts. Blank paper may be delivered after printing resumes. Z make sure to unfold the output tray before printing. Z p.90 "removing paper jammed around the guide board" z p.84 "paper is not fed or delivered normally" removing paper jammed in the...

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    87 troubleshooting 3. Load paper in the bypass tray with the side to be printed on facing up. Printing cannot start until the machine finishes cleaning its head. Load the paper in the bypass tray when cleaning finishes. Insert the sheet straight into the bypass tray. If it is difficult to remove jam...

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    88 troubleshooting 4. Remove the jammed paper from the rear of the printer. 5. Reattach the multi bypass tray. 6. Pull the bypass tray extension out. 7. Load paper in the bypass tray with the side to be printed on facing up. Printing cannot start until the machine finishes cleaning its head. Load th...

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    89 troubleshooting z if you cannot remove the jammed paper using the above procedure, clear the jam from the multi bypass tray. Z turn the knob on the multi bypass tray clockwise to eject the jammed paper. Z if this does not eject the paper, turn the knob one-turn counterclockwise, and then turn it ...

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    90 troubleshooting 3. Close the top cover. Printing starts. Z depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Removing paper jammed around the guide board follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed around the guide board. Z if the multi bypas...

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    91 troubleshooting 3. Turn the paper feed wheel to release paper from the feed belt. Release paper from the roller to make it removable. 4. Insert your finger between the paper and the roller, and then remove the paper slowly. Do not touch the feed belt. 5. Close the guide board. Push the push area ...

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    92 troubleshooting 6. Reinstall the duplex unit in its original position, and then lower the levers on its sides. 7. Lock the lever for attaching the duplex unit. Printing starts. Z depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Z p.84 "paper is no...

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    93 troubleshooting 2. Remove jammed paper. 3. Close the duplex unit cover. Printing starts. Z depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed. Z p.20 "detaching and reattaching the multi bypass tray (optional)" removing paper jammed in the output tra...

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    94 troubleshooting z depending on how the paper was jammed, printing may resume from the next page, not the one jammed..

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    95 troubleshooting print results are not satisfactory if there is a problem with the quality of the printing such as dirty or faint and patchy prints, first check the condi- tion of the printer. Checking the condition of the printer have you printed the nozzle check test pattern? Print the nozzle ch...

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    96 troubleshooting does the paper type setting match? Make sure that the paper type setting of the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded. See p.160 "printing on various paper types" . Are you printing on the wrong side of the paper? Check which side should be printed on when using inkjet p...

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    97 troubleshooting in the [change user settings] dialog box, on the [image adjustments] tab, under [image processing priority], deselect the [adjust photos and images] and [smooth low resolution images] check boxes. See p.174 "correct- ing the hue of digital photos" and p.174 "printing low resolutio...

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    98 troubleshooting how can i make the print mode change automatically according to the status of envelope selector ? To automatically do single-sided printing when the envelope selector is set to the envelope position, on the [printer configuration] tab, select the [when the envelope selector is set...

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    99 troubleshooting positions do not match the displayed image if the position of printed items differs from the position of displayed items, the following questions should be addressed. Have the settings for page layout been made? Check whether page layout settings have been made with the applicatio...

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    100 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 particu- lar message appears. Hardware problem ethernet an error in the network interface board (ethernet board) network function has o...

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    101 troubleshooting reset cartridge no print cartridge has been installed. Install the print cartridge correctly. See p.113 "cover open / print cartridge(s) not detected" . Dry waiting... The ink on the printed ohp transparency is being allowed to dry. Waiting... Wait a moment. Energy saver the prin...

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    102 troubleshooting load the tray with paper of the specified type, and then change the paper type setting for the tray on the control panel. Alternately, press the [form feed] key, select a tray containing paper of the specified type, and then print. To cancel the print job, press the [job reset] k...

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    103 troubleshooting status monitor errors if an error occurs with the printer, status monitor displays an error message. Click [user guide...] to display the page corresponding to the error where you can check how to solve the problem in more detail. Status monitor does not open if the status monito...

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    104 troubleshooting printing by form feed press the [form feed] key, select the tray, and then print by form feed. 1. Press the [form feed] key. 2. Select the tray. 3. Press the [#enter] key. P r i n t : t r a y 1 ? : a 4 ( 2 9 7 x 2 1 0 ) p r i n t : t r a y 1 ? : p l a i n p a p e r.

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    105 troubleshooting canceling the print job cancel the print job. 1. Press the [job reset] key. 2. Press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [#enter] key. No paper/tray not detected (bypass tray) there is no paper in the bypass tray or the paper is not loaded properly. Do one of the following: z load the...

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    106 troubleshooting press the [#enter] key press the [#enter] key. 1. Press the [#enter] key. Paper size mismatch/paper type mismatch (tray 1) the tray is not loaded with paper of the correct size or type. Do one of the following: z change the tray. Z print by form feed. Z cancel the print job. Z to...

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    107 troubleshooting 3. Press the [#enter] key. Canceling the print job cancel the print job. 1. Press the [job reset] key. 2. Press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [#enter] key. P r i n t : t r a y 1 ? : p l a i n p a p e r.

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    108 troubleshooting paper size mismatch/paper type mismatch (bypass tray) the tray is not loaded with paper of the correct size or type. Do one of the following: z change the tray. Z print by form feed. Z cancel the print job. Z to change the tray, see p.47 "paper input menu" . Printing by form feed...

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    109 troubleshooting canceling the print job cancel the print job. 1. Press the [job reset] key. 2. Press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [#enter] key. Paper size mismatch/paper type mismatch (autotray select) the automatically detected tray is not loaded with paper of the correct size or type. Do one...

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    110 troubleshooting printing by form feed press the [form feed] key, select the tray, and then print by form feed. 1. Press the [form feed] key. 2. Select the tray. 3. Press the [#enter] key. P r i n t : t r a y 1 ? : a 4 ( 2 9 7 x 2 1 0 ) p r i n t : t r a y 1 ? : p l a i n p a p e r.

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    111 troubleshooting canceling the print job cancel the print job. 1. Press the [job reset] key. 2. Press the [#enter] key. 3. Press the [#enter] key. Cover open a cover is open. Close the cover. Close the top cover or duplex unit cover. If the cover is already closed, open and then reclose it. Follo...

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    112 troubleshooting 1. Close the cover. Check that the duplex unit is correctly attached and the duplex unit cover is closed. Z p.20 "detaching and reattaching the multi bypass tray (optional)" duplex unit not detected the duplex unit is not attached correctly. Follow the procedure below to attach t...

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    113 troubleshooting cover open / print cartridge(s) not detected the right front cover is open. Close the right front cover. Alternatively, the print cartridges are not installed or are installed incorrectly. Install the print cartridges correctly. If the cover is open: 1. Close the right front cove...

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    114 troubleshooting 3. Close the right front cover. Z if the error persists, take the print cartridge out once, and then install it again. The procedure above should be performed only once..

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    115 troubleshooting cartridge end a print cartridge is empty. Printing can continue using ink remaining in the printer; however, no ink is left in the print cartridge. Check which colour of cartridge needs to be replaced, and then replace it. Checking ink colour z checking using the status monitor z...

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    116 troubleshooting cartridge/print-head tank empty the ink is completely depleted. Printing cannot be performed. Replace the print cartridge. Checking ink colours z checking using the status monitor z in this illustration, the cyan print cartridge has completely run out. Checking the cartridge repl...

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    117 troubleshooting when the ink collector unit is almost full/full the ink collector unit is almost full. Make sure you have a new ink collector unit on hand. The ink collector unit is full. Replace it. Depending on your printing document, the ink collector unit may fill up sooner than normal. An "...

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    118 troubleshooting 3. Close the ink collector unit cover slowly. If the message reappears, contact your service representative. Z p.122 "where to inquire" out of printable temperature range follow the procedure below to relocate the printer when the temperature inside the printer is inappropriate, ...

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    119 troubleshooting network interface board error an error in the network interface board network function has occurred. Do the following: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Turn the printer on. If the message reappears, do the following: 3. Turn the printer off. 4. Turn the network interface board's screw...

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    120 troubleshooting adjusting the printer adjust the printer from the [maintenance] tab in the printer properties dialog box. Z p.72 "head-cleaning" z p.73 "head-flushing" z p.73 "adjust print-head positions" z p.75 "registration" z p.76 "adjust paper feed".

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    Inquiries and consumables 121 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Inquiries and consumables where to inquire ............................................................................................................................................................................

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    122 inquiries and consumables where to inquire for inquiries, contact your sales or service representative..

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    123 inquiries and consumables recommended consumables consumables recommended for this printer are listed. Purchase necessary consumables before your supply runs out. For information about consumables, contact your sales or service representative. Z print cartridges.

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    124 inquiries and consumables option and consumables the following options can be used with the printer: z multi bypass tray type by1000 you can also feed paper from the bypass tray. Z for information about options and consumables, contact your service representative..

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    Maintaining 125 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Maintaining cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 126 moving ...........

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    126 maintaining cleaning clean the outside of the printer regularly to maintain the condition of the printer. To clean the exterior of the printer, wipe it with a soft, dry or damp cloth. If the dirt does not come off, wipe the printer first with a cloth moistened with a neutral detergent, then with...

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    127 maintaining moving the precautions when moving the printer a short distance or long distance are explained. Moving a short distance the precautions when moving the printer a short distance or long distance are explained. 1. Turn the power off, disconnect the usb cable and ethernet cable, and the...

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    128 maintaining contact sales or service representative for details. Z the inside of the printer may become dirty if the printer is not level when transported..

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    129 maintaining disposing consult with an authorized dealer to dispose of the printer..

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    130 maintaining when not using for a long period of time if the printer will not be used for a long time, turn its power off, disconnect the usb cable and ethernet cable, and then unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. Be careful of the following: z the nozzles of the print-heads may dry out a...

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    Preparing for printing 131 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Preparing for printing confirming the connection method ........................................................................................................................................ 132 local connection ....

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    132 preparing for printing confirming the connection method this printer supports local and network connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the printer is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Local connection local conn...

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    133 preparing for printing windows 2000/xp, windows server 2003 windows nt 4.0 using as a network printer this printer can be used as the windows network printer, the netware print server, or the netware remote printer. Z see the explanation of how to install the printer driver for each type of netw...

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    134 preparing for printing installing the printer driver (usb) follow the procedure below to install the printer driver only. If you installed the printer driver when performing quick install for usb, there is no need to install it again here. Z to install the printer driver under windows 2000/xp or...

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    135 preparing for printing 7. Make sure that the computer and printer are properly connected, and then press the [power] key. Installation starts. 8. Select whether or not to open the status monitor automatically, and then click [next >]. 9. Check the installation result, and then click [finish]. Z ...

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    136 preparing for printing sharing the printer setting up a server follow the procedure below to set up a print server so that the printer can be shared by users. Z for windows 2000/xp, windows server 2003, and windows nt 4.0, log on as an administrator (a user with an administrator right). Configur...

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    137 preparing for printing 2. Click [pcl/rpcs raster printer drivers]. 3. Read the license agreement, and then click [i accept the agreement.]. 4. Click [next >]. 5. Click [next >]. 6. Click [connected via lan]. 7. Click [next >]. 8. Click the plus mark next to a printer name. 9. Click [port:] under...

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    138 preparing for printing using the smartdevicemonitor for client port this section explains how to set up the smartdevicemonitor for client. Installing smartdevicemonitor for client this section explains how to install the smartdevicemonitor for client. Z to install smartdevicemonitor for client u...

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    139 preparing for printing after reading the agreement, click [i accept the agreement.], and then click [next >]. 5. Click [next >]. 6. Click [connected via lan]. 7. Select the printer model you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [change settings for 'printer name'] box. 8. Double-c...

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    140 preparing for printing auto run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "setup.Exe" on the cd-rom root directory. 3. Click [pcl/rpcs raster printer drivers]. 4. The software license agreement appears in the [] dialog box. After reading the agreement, click [i...

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    141 preparing for printing changing the port settings for smartdevicemonitor for client follow the procedure below to change the smartdevicemonitor for client settings, such as tcp/ip timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. Z if you via a print server connected to the printer are us...

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    142 preparing for printing z for information about these settings, see smartdevicemonitor for client help..

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    143 preparing for printing using the standard tcp/ip port installing the pcl or rpcs raster printer driver z 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...

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    144 preparing for printing 19. Click [finish] in the installation completion dialog box. A message about restarting the computer may appear. Restart the computer to complete installation. Z to stop installation of the selected software, click [cancel] before installation is complete. Z a message app...

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    145 preparing for printing using the lpr port installing the pcl or rpcs raster printer driver z 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 manage printers permission. Log on as an administrators or po...

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    146 preparing for printing z if the message "digital signature not found" or the [found new hardware wizard] or [hardware installation] dialog box appears, see "notes on the installation", quick installation guide. Z a message about restarting the computer may appear. Restart the computer to complet...

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    147 preparing for printing using as the windows network printer installing the pcl or rpcs raster printer driver to use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting "network printer server", and then select the win- dows 2000/xp, windows server 2003, or windows nt 4.0 shared printer. Th...

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    148 preparing for printing 15. Select the [default printer] check box to configure the printer as default. 16. Click [continue]. The printer driver installation starts. 17. Click [finish] in the installation completion dialog box. A message about restarting the computer may appear. Restart the compu...

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    149 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. Z 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...

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    150 preparing for printing 15. Click [finish] in the [introduction complete] dialog box. 16. In the [printers] window, open the printer properties. Under windows xp or windows server 2003, open the printer properties from the [printers and faxes] window. 17. On the [printer settings] tab, clear the[...

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    151 preparing for printing if a message appears during installation message number 58 or 34 indicates the printer driver cannot be installed using auto run. Uninstall and then reinstall the printer driver..

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    152 preparing for printing making option settings for the printer make option settings for the printer using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Conditions for bidirectional communication bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed direction ...

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    153 preparing for printing if options in the [accessories] tab are disabled, bidirectional connection is enabled. In this case, no change is necessary for option settings. If you are using the rpcs raster printer driver, click the [accessories] tab. 5. Select options installed from the [select print...

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    Printer driver 154 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Printer driver two types of printer properties dialog box .......................................................................................................................... 155 opening the printer properties dialog ...

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    155 printer driver two types of printer properties dialog box this function is supported only by rpcs raster printer driver. There are two types of printer properties dialog box, namely: custom setting and multi-tab. The default is cus- tom setting. Z custom setting this type is suitable for users w...

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    156 printer driver opening the printer properties dialog box the printer properties dialog box can be opened from an application or from the [start] menu of windows. Depending on how you open it, the available tabs vary. Opening from the start menu all printer properties settings can be changed if t...

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    157 printer driver windows xp professional, windows server 2003 1. On the [start] menu, click [printers and faxes]. 2. Click the icon of the printer, and then click [printing preferences...] on the [file] menu. Z to open the windows printer properties, click [properties] on the [file] menu. The prin...

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    Printing 158 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Printing printing on various paper types ............................................................................................................................................... 160 printing on plain paper ...................

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    159 printing printing web pages ................................................................................................................................................................. 185 reducing and enlarging to fit the paper size (fit to paper size) ........................................

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    160 printing printing on various paper types the print method differs depending on the type of paper used for printing. Use a print method appropriate for each paper type. The procedure is explained using the rpcs raster printer driver as an example. Printing on plain paper follow the procedure belo...

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    161 printing printing on inkjet transparency follow the procedure below to print on inkjet transparency. Load inkjet transparency in tray. Printed inkjet transparencies take some time to dry. We recommend that you remove a printed inkjet transpar- ency from the output tray before the next inkjet tra...

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    162 printing 4. Load inkjet transparency into tray 1 with the notched corner in the right front corner of the tray. Curled inkjet transparency may jam. Straighten any curls before loading. If other paper is loaded, remove it, and then load inkjet transparency. To prevent the leading edge of transpar...

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    163 printing 8. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . 9. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. 10. On the [print settings] tab, click [inkjet transparency] in the [paper type:] list. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [inkjet transparency] in the [paper...

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    164 printing 2. Pull out tray 1. Pull tray 1 completely out. Take care not to drop it. 3. Squeeze the paper guides on both sides, and then adjust them according to the paper size. Beforehand, make sure to squeeze the front end paper guide, and then expand the guide. 4. Load glossy paper with the pri...

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    165 printing 6. Push tray 1 gently in until it stops. 7. Lower the output tray. 8. Slide the envelope selector to the forward position . 9. Open the printer properties dialog box from the application. 10. On the [print settings] tab, click [glossy paper] in the [paper type:] list. If the dialog box ...

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    166 printing z p.27 "paper handling precautions" printing on envelopes follow the procedure below to print on envelopes. Envelopes are loaded in tray 1 here. 1. Lift the output tray. 2. Pull out tray 1. Pull tray 1 completely out. Take care not to drop it. 3. When printing on an envelope that has th...

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    167 printing when printing on an envelope that has the flap on the short edge, leave the flap unfolded, and then load the envelope bottom-first, print side down. You can load up to 20 envelopes. Before loading envelopes, make sure their edges are sharply creased by rubbing the edges with a pen or si...

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    168 printing the printer properties dialog box closes. 11. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z to print in reverse orientation in the printer driver settings, select the [rotate by 180 degrees:] check box on the[page settings] tab. Z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" z p.27 ...

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    169 printing 6. Insert a sheet of paper into the bypass tray with the print side face up. Printing starts when you push in the paper. Printing cannot start until the machine finishes cleaning its head. Load the paper in the bypass tray when cleaning finishes. Insert the sheet straight into the bypas...

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    170 printing canceling printing print jobs can be canceled from either a printer or computer. How to cancel print jobs differs according to their job status. Check the job status first. Canceling a print job being printed cancel the print job from the status monitor or by pressing the [cancel] key o...

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    171 printing 1. Check that printing has started. Not only the print job being printed but also the print jobs in queue will be canceled. If you press the [job reset] key while the printer is receiving print data for a print job (the [power] key is blinking), that print job is also canceled. 2. Press...

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    172 printing adjusting print quality print quality and colour tone can be adjusted to suit the print data. The procedure is explained using the rpcs raster printer driver as an example. Printing using preset print quality settings with preset print quality settings, you do not have to make print qua...

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    173 printing saving colour ink when printing follow the procedure below to save colour ink by printing graphics and images with less than the usual amount of ink. Text is printed as usual so that it can remain clear and easy to read. 1. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then ...

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    174 printing z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" z for details about [image processing priority], see the printer driver help. Correcting the hue of digital photos correct the hue of digital photos. This is effective especially for overexposed or underexposed images. Exposure is aff...

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    175 printing the printer properties dialog box closes. 7. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" changing the dither pattern a dither pattern is a pattern of dots used to simulate a colour or shade of an image. If the pattern is changed, the ch...

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    176 printing the [change user settings] dialog box appears. 4. On the [image adjustments] tab, select the [use error diffusion] check box. 5. Select the error diffusion target from the drop-down menu. 6. Click [ok]. The [change user settings] dialog box closes. 7. Make the necessary settings, and th...

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    177 printing if the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [user settings] in the [print quality] area on the [setup] tab. 3. Click [change...]. The [change user settings] dialog box appears. 4. On the [image adjustments] tab, select a gray reproduction method in the [gray reproduction (text/line art):...

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    178 printing using icm follow the procedure below to correct colours using the windows icm (image colour matching) function. Icm is a colour management system that adjusts colours between i/o devices. Use this function to produce print results with colours as close as possible to those displayed on ...

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    179 printing make adjustments by moving the slider or clicking [-] or [+]. 6. Click [ok]. The [change user settings] dialog box closes. 7. Make the necessary settings, and then click [ok]. The printer properties dialog box closes. 8. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z p.155 "two types of pr...

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    180 printing for example, to make red more vivid, make red stronger (by decreasing cyan) or decrease green and blue (making magenta and yellow stronger). The more red is used, the brighter the image looks. This is useful to adjust the colour of a dark image. On the contrary, the less green and blue ...

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    181 printing 2. On the [print settings] tab, click [user settings] in the [print quality] area. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [user settings] in the [print quality] area on the [setup] tab. 3. Click [change...]. The [change user settings] dialog box appears. 4. Click the [misc.] tab. 5....

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    182 printing emphasizing bold type according to the font size you can emphasize bold type according to the font size. Z this function is not available under windows 98/me. 1. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [printer ...

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    183 printing printing images vividly by changing the printer properties settings or using special paper, vivid images can be printed. Changing the printer properties settings prints can be made with priority on print quality. Change print quality settings in the printer properties dia- log box. Usin...

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    184 printing various print functions by using various print functions, you can make prints appropriate for your purposes. The procedure is explained using the rpcs raster printer driver as an example. Z p.160 "printing on various paper types" printing multiple document sets follow the procedure belo...

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    185 printing if the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [page settings] tab, and select [collate] check box in the [copies] box. 4. Make the necessary settings, and then click [ok]. The printer properties dialog box closes. 5. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z p.155 "two types of printer p...

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    186 printing z p.186 "reducing and enlarging to fit the paper size (fit to paper size)" z p.186 "reducing and enlarging by a specified ratio (scale, directional magnification)" z p.187 "reducing to a4/letter automatically" reducing and enlarging to fit the paper size (fit to paper size) follow the p...

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    187 printing 4. If [scale] is selected, enter a ratio in the [scaling(%):] box. Z enter a number between 20 and 300. Z in the [printout paper size:] list, you can change the paper size. 5. If [directional magnification...] is selected, enter ratios in the [vertical:] and [horizontal:] boxes, and the...

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    188 printing the custom setting is registered and added to the list. 8. Select the custom setting, and click [ok]. Z if you do not want to reduce images from documents larger than a4/letter, clear the [reduce automatically to fit a4] check box in the [printer configuration] tab. This is useful if yo...

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    189 printing if the dialog box type is multi-tab, click the [page settings] tab, and select a custom paper size in the [orig- inal size:] list. 4. Click [portrait] or [landscape]. Select the orientation that matches the document orientation and feeding direction. 5. Click the [setup] tab. 6. Check t...

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    190 printing 10. Click the [page settings] tab. 11. Click [portrait] or [landscape]. Select the orientation that matches the document orientation and feeding direction. 12. Make the necessary settings, and then click [ok]. The printer properties dialog box closes. 13. Check that the orientation sele...

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    191 printing z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" z p.194 "printing with a layout suitable for making booklets" z p.192 "creating a binding margin" z for details about printing on both sides of paper, see the printer driver help. Printing multiple document pages per sheet (layout) fo...

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    192 printing 1. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click [add/change custom settings...], and click [edit] tab. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [edit] tab. 3. Select the [layout/poster:] check box, and then click [post...

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    193 printing 1. Open the file you want to print from the application, and then open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click [add/change custom settings...], and click [edit] tab. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [edit] tab. 3. Select the [header/footer/adjust image position/binding mar...

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    194 printing 7. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z p.155 "two types of printer properties dialog box" printing with a layout suitable for making booklets follow the procedure below to print on both sides of paper using a layout suitable for making booklets. There are two kinds of booklet la...

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    195 printing the printer properties dialog box closes. 5. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Z the last blank page of booklet or duplex-printed documents that contain uneven page numbers can also be stamped. For example, when booklet or duplex printing a fifteen-page document, the sixteenth p...

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    196 printing to create a new overlay set, click [add overlay....]. 4. Make the necessary settings, and then click [ok]. The printer properties dialog box closes. 5. Make print settings, and then click [ok]. Overlay image file: data saved in a format allowing it to be used as a superimposing image. O...

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    197 printing deleting an overlay image file follow the procedure below to delete an overlay image file. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click [add/change custom settings...], and click [save as overlay data...] in the [job type:] list. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [save a...

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    198 printing unauthorized copy control to prevent unauthorized copying, you can embed patterns and text beneath the print. You do not need a special paper to use this function. If a paper with text or image patterns is copied by a copier or a multi-function printer, either the patterns are printed v...

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    199 printing printing a document using [data security for copying] 1. The print preview of the pattern and the text you set is displayed. 2. The document is copied to the machine that the copy data security unit is installed. 3. The document is blanked by gray overprint. Z only the rpcs raster print...

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    200 printing 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 z select a pattern from [mask type:], and then enter text in the [text:] box. Z you can set only [text:], but [ma...

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    201 printing 2. Click [add/change custom settings...], and click [edit] tab. If the dialog box type is multi-tab, click [setup] tab. 3. Select the [unauthorized copy...] check box. 4. Click [control settings...]. 5. Select the [mask type:] check box, and specify mask type. 6. Additionally, specify t...

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    202 printing custom settings frequently used printer properties settings can be registered as a custom setting. Since custom settings can be saved in a file and recalled from that file, multiple users can share that file to print with the same printer properties settings. The procedure is explained ...

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    203 printing when creating a new custom setting based on an existing custom setting, select the custom setting from which you can make the new setting with the least changes. 3. Click [add/change custom settings...]. 4. Make the settings on the [setup], [page settings], and [edit] tabs. Settings not...

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    204 printing 3. Select the custom setting you want to delete. [no setting] cannot be deleted. 4. Click [delete custom setting]. A confirmation message appears. 5. Click [ok]. 6. Click [close]. 7. Click [ok]. The printer properties dialog box closes. Z if you delete the custom settings that were regi...

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    205 printing up to eight characters can be entered. The extension is .Rst. 6. Click [ok]. The [save custom setting] dialog box closes. The custom setting is saved in a custom setting file. Registering a custom setting using a custom setting file follow the procedure below to register a custom settin...

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    206 printing 3. Click [refresh printer information]. If bidirectional communication is working, printer configuration settings in the [accessories] area and cus- tom settings in the [custom setting] list are updated. If bidirectional communication is not working, custom settings in the [custom setti...

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    207 printing supporting multi-languages even if the operating systems of the print server and client computer differ, you can use the windows' point and print function to automatically detect the language being used and display the printer driver's [printing prefer- ences] dialog box in that languag...

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    Monitoring and configuring the printer 208 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Monitoring and configuring the printer using the status monitor ..........................................................................................................................................

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    209 monitoring and configuring the printer using the status monitor using the status monitor, you can check the print job status, error messages amount of remaining ink, and other printer status information. Z p.38 "replacing a print cartridge" z p.103 "status monitor errors" z p.170 "canceling prin...

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    210 monitoring and configuring the printer using smartdevicemonitor for client smartdevicemonitor for client is an application that has functions such as the peer-to-peer printing machine monitoring. We recommend you install this application on the client computer. Smartdevicemonitor for client is r...

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    211 monitoring and configuring the printer z check the printer's network settings and system configuration. Z be notified of print completion. Z view up to 100 print jobs that belong to you. Monitoring printers follow the procedure below to monitor the printer using smartdevicemonitor for client. 1....

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    212 monitoring and configuring the printer the print server setting dialog box appears. 2. Select the [notify client pcs of printout/data-transmission ] check box, and then click [ok]. Depending on the print server setting, a dialog box appears. Read the message in the dialog box, and then click [ok...

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    213 monitoring and configuring the printer z for details about how the icon indicates the printer status, see the smartdevicemonitor for client help. Z if you are using the printer in a dhcp environment, see p.242 "using dhcp" . Displaying the printer status you can display the printer status. 1. La...

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    214 monitoring and configuring the printer when using ipp with smartdevicemonitor for client when using ipp with smartdevicemonitor for client, note the following: z the network printer can only receive one print job from smartdevicemonitor for client at a time. While the network printer is printing...

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    215 monitoring and configuring the printer using web browser using web browser, you can check the printer status and change settings. Available operations the following operations can be remotely performed using web browser from a client computer. Z displaying printer status or settings z resetting ...

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    216 monitoring and configuring the printer 1. Menu area a menu appears. When you click an item in the menu area, a sub-menu is displayed or information about the item appears. 2. Work area information about an item selected in the menu area appears here. Information displayed in the work area does n...

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    217 monitoring and configuring the printer checking the printer status you can check the printer status. 1. Launch the web browser. 2. In the address bar, enter "http://(printer's ip address or host name)/". The printer's top page appears. If ssl encryption has been enabled, enter "https://(printer'...

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    218 monitoring and configuring the printer z the paper size is wrong. Z the paper size and type are wrong. Z a cover is open. Z the paper has been loaded incorrectly. Z the machine is out of its operational temperature range. Flowchart showing how to specify notification by e-mail to specify the net...

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    219 monitoring and configuring the printer if you set [smtp authentication] to [on], the printer will try logging on using only cram md5. If you set [smtp authentication] to [off], the printer will try logging on using plain and then login. Specifying pop before smtp by specifying the smtp authentic...

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    220 monitoring and configuring the printer e-mail transmission function group 1-4 transmission function group 1-4 recipient setup recipient address 1-10 email transmission function alerts this section lists the settings for notification by e-mail. Functions selectable value default group name 19 cha...

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    221 monitoring and configuring the printer about the web browser help using "settings", you can view help on the things you can do through the web browser. 1. Launch the web browser. 2. In the address bar, enter "http://(printer's ip address or host name)/". If ssl encryption has been enabled, enter...

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    222 monitoring and configuring the printer remote maintenance via telnet (mshell) you can use telnet to make and check the printer's settings, and check the printer's settings z you must set a password so that only the network administrator can perform remote maintenance (mshell). Z you must enter t...

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    223 monitoring and configuring the printer 5 : configure snmp 6 : configure smtp 7 : configure smtp (group 1) 8 : configure smtp (group 2) 9 : configure smtp (group 3) 10 : configure smtp (group 4) 96 : display status 97 : reset settings to defaults 98 : restart print server 99 : exit configure gene...

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    224 monitoring and configuring the printer configure smb configure snmp configure smtp (group 1) configure smtp (group 2) ip filter config – filter #3 end address you can specify the ip filter's end address. Settings description smb you can select whether or not to use the smb protocol. Computer nam...

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    225 monitoring and configuring the printer configure smtp (group 3) configure smtp (group 4) display status reset settings to defaults you can select whether or not to initialize the printer to its default settings. Restart print server you can select whether or not to restart the print server. Exit...

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    226 monitoring and configuring the printer energy saver mode the printer is in energy saver mode. Printing... The printer is printing. No paper tray 1 has no paper. Bypass tray has no paper. Unit not detected bypass tray is not correctly attached. The duplex feed unit is not correctly attached. Offl...

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    227 monitoring and configuring the printer snmp the ethernet interface includes the simple network management protocol (snmp) agent for udp and ipx. Using the snmp manager, you can obtain printer data. The default community name is "public". Using this community name, you can obtain mib data. Suppor...

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    Using a printer server 228 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Using a printer server preparing printer server ..............................................................................................................................................................229 print...

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    229 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 noti...

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    230 using a printer server setting a client 1. From the [start] button on the task bar, point to [program], point to [smartdevicemonitor for cli- ent], and then click [setting expansion function]. A dialog box for setting the expansion function appears. 2. Select the [use the expansion function] che...

  • Page 234

    231 using a printer server using netware this section explains setting procedures for network printers in the netware environment. In the netware envi- ronment, you can connect the printer as a "print server" or as "remote printer". Network interface board supports netware 5.1/6.5. The network inter...

  • Page 235

    232 using a printer server z print server name: enter the netware print server name. To use network interface board as a print server, enter the name of a print server that is not active on the file sever. Use up to 47 single-byte characters. Z login password: use same password as for netware login....

  • Page 236

    233 using a printer server 7. Click [netware settings]. Setup items are as follows. Z netware: set netware to enable or disable. Z ipx protocol: set ipx protocol to enable or disable. Z network frame type: select the frame type to be used. Z operation mode: select whether the network interface board...

  • Page 237

    234 using a printer server 11. Select the [define additional properties] check box, and then click [create]. 12. Assign a print queue to the created printer. Click [assignments], and then click [add...] in the [print queues] area. 13. In the [available objects] box, click the previously created queu...

  • Page 238

    235 using a printer server 3. Click [settings]. A dialog box for entering a user name and password appears. 4. Enter your user name and password, and then click [ok]. If this is the first time to do this, enter "admin" as the user name and leave the password blank. Password " " (blank) is the factor...

  • Page 239

    236 using a printer server 9. In the [class of new object] box, click [printer] to be highlighted, and then click [ok]. 10. In the [printer name] box, enter the printer name. 11. Select the [define additional properties] check box, and then click [create]. 12. Assign a print queue to the created pri...

  • Page 240

    Additional information 237 j0106605_1.01 copyright © 2005, 2006 all rights reserved. Additional information checking the current printer driver version ..........................................................................................................................238 software on the cd-rom...

  • Page 241

    238 additional information checking the current printer driver version follow the procedure below to check the version of the printer driver currently installed. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box. 2. Click the [setup] tab. 3. Click [about]. The [about] dialog box appears. 4. Check the versio...

  • Page 242

    239 additional information software on the cd-rom this section describes the "drivers, manual & utility" cd-rom supplied with the printer. Files the following is a list of the files on the "drivers, manual & utility" cd-rom. Rpcs raster printer drivers this section gives the file locations of the di...

  • Page 243

    240 additional information z the machine does not support by windows xp 64-bit edition or windows server 2003 64-bit edition. Z the printer drivers do not support clustering technology under windows 2000 and windows server 2003. Z for details about using the printer driver, see the printer driver he...

  • Page 244

    241 additional information z for details about installing the pcl printer driver, see “ p.134 "installing the printer driver (usb)" . Smartdevicemonitor for client this section explains the functions and location of smartdevicemonitor for client. Smartdevicemonitor for client is software with the fo...

  • Page 245

    242 additional information 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, packets are sent back and forth, causing communication charges to be incurred. Because packet transmission is a spe...

  • Page 246

    243 additional information z the ip address acquired from dhcp can be checked on the configuration page. For information about printing a configuration page. Z under the wins server, host names can be used for remote network printer ports. Z if you are not using the wins server, reserve the printer'...

  • Page 247

    244 additional information 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, create and install the server certifi- cate. There are t...

  • Page 248

    245 additional information to be able to respond to inquiries from users about such problems as expiry of the certificate, check the contents of the certificate. 2. On the [general] tab, click [install certificate...]. Certificate import wizard starts. 3. Install the certificate by following the cer...

  • Page 249

    246 additional information specifications specifications of the printer and options are listed. Printer body print speed measurements according to the manufacturer's measurement system black draft: 29 ppm colour draft: 29 ppm depending on the operating environment, printing may take longer than norm...

  • Page 250

    247 additional information paper capacity tray 1: 250 sheets maximum paper capacity 350 sheets (with the optional tray installed) output tray capacity 150 sheets the capacity may be less depending on the images printed. Power supply 100-120 v, 50/60 hz, 1 a or more (when fully equipped) power consum...

  • Page 251

    248 additional information the printing yields of print cartridges vary depending on the number of times print-head cleaning is per- formed. Also, the printing yields of the print cartridges packaged with the printer are lower than the yields of the print cartridges available for purchase separately...

  • Page 252

    249 additional information electromagnetic interference if another electronic device is placed next to the printer, each will influence the other negatively. In the case of a television or radio, noise may be generated. If this happens, do the following: z move the television or radio as far as poss...

  • Page 253

    250 additional information information about installed applications expat use of the software installed on this product, including the controller (hereinafter "software") and the expat ver- sion 1.95.2 application software (hereinafter "expat 1.95.2"), is subject to the following conditions: the pro...

  • Page 254

    251 additional information all rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the fol...

  • Page 255

    252 additional information z this product includes software developed by adam glass. Z this product includes software developed by jonathan stone. Z this product includes software developed by jonathan stone for the netbsd project. Z this product includes software developed by winning strategies, in...

  • Page 256

    253 additional information z this product includes cryptographic software written by eric young (eay@cryptsoft.Com). Z this product includes software written by tim hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.Com). Openssl license license issues ============== the openssl toolkit stays under a dual license, i.E. Both the...

  • Page 257

    254 additional information original ssleay license ----------------------- copyright (c) 1995-1998 eric young (eay@cryptsoft.Com) all rights reserved. This package is an ssl implementation written by eric young (eay@cryptsoft.Com). The implementation was written so as to conform with netscapes ssl. ...

  • Page 258: Notes For Users

    1 notes for users these notes provide additional information on using this product, and errata for the descriptions in the operating manual. Read these notes together with the user guide. Topic error correction making printer settings > making printer settings using the control panel incomplete info...

  • Page 259

    2 making printer settings > making printer settings using the control panel > list/test print menu > interpreting the configuration page system reference information such as the printer's version, at- tached options, printer language name, and re- maining amount of ink are printed in this area. Syst...

  • Page 260: Displaying The Counter

    3 displaying the counter you can display the counter. A on the control panel, press the {menu} key. B press {u} or {t} to scroll to "counter" on the display, and then press the {#enter} key. C press {u} or {t} to scroll to "show counter" on the display, and then press the {#enter} key. D checks the ...

  • Page 261

    4 user guide>monitoring and configuring the printer>using web browser>notifying the printer status by e-mail ❖ error notification group ❖ group to notify 1-3 functions selectable value default group name 19 characters max. (1-byte alphanumerics) (2-byte characters available) none e-mail language eng...

  • Page 262

    5 ❖ recipient setup ❖ recipient address 1-10 ❖ email transmission function alerts this section lists the settings for notification by e-mail. Functions selectable value default name 19 characters max. (1-byte alphanumerics) (2-byte characters available) none e-mail address 127 characters max. (1-byt...

  • Page 263

    6 ❖ counter notification group ❖ group to notify functions selectable value default e-mail language english japanese german french italian spanish dutch swedish danish norwegian portuguese english subject 31 characters max. (1-byte alphanumerics) (2-byte characters available) none tosp1n-en_nfu_pera...

  • Page 264

    7 ❖ destinations ❖ destinations 1-10 ❖ machine total this section lists the settings for counter notification by e-mail. Functions selectable value default name 19 characters max. (1-byte alphanumerics) (2-byte characters available) none e-mail address 127 characters max. (1-byte alphanumerics) none...

  • Page 265

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