Operating Instructions Software Guide 1 Preparing for Printing 2 Setting Up the Printer Driver 3 Other Print Operations 4 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) 5 Monitoring and Configuring the Printer 6 Using a Print Server 7 Special Operations under Windows 8 Mac OS Configuration 9 Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read “Safety Information” before using the machine.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Manuals for This Printer For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. ❖ Safety Information Provides information on safe usage of this machine. To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this. ❖ Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box and connecting it to a computer.
Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220–240 V model printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about the 120 V model printer. You can identify the model by checking the label on the rear of the printer. Read if you purchase this model.
How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Printer. Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in moderate or minor injury, or damage to the machine or to property. Be sure to read these notes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Printer.........................................................................................i Description for the Specified Model.....................................................................ii How to Read This Manual ....................................................................................iii Symbols .................................................................................................................... iii 1.
4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Is PictBridge? .............................................................................................39 PictBridge Printing ..............................................................................................40 What Can Be Done on This Printer ....................................................................41 Paper Size...............................................................................................................
. Mac OS Configuration Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver........................................................... 73 Specifying the Printer..........................................................................................74 Using USB................................................................................................................74 Using TCP/IP ...........................................................................................................
1. Preparing for Printing Confirming the Connection Method This printer supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the printer is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This printer can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer. Using this printer as the Windows printing port Network connections can be established via Ethernet.
Preparing for Printing Using as a network printer This printer can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. 1 ASH110S Reference For details about how to use this printer as a Windows network printer, see p.9 “Installing the Printer Driver to Use As a Windows Network Printer”. Local Connection Local connections can be established via USB connections. Reference For details about how to install the printer driver, see p.
Installing the Printer Driver in a Network Environment Installing the Printer Driver in a Network Environment 1 This section explains how to install the printer driver that allows you to use this printer in a network environment. Installing the PCL Printer Driver The following four steps are required to use this printer in the network environment.
Preparing for Printing E Select a language for Smart Organizing Monitor, and then click [OK]. The [Smart Organizing Monitor Setup] dialog box appears. F Click [Next >]. 1 The software license agreement appears. G After reading the agreement, click [Yes]. The [Select Destination Folder] dialog box appears. H Click [Next >]. Click [Browse...], if you want to change the destination folder. I In the [Select Program Folder] dialog box, click [Next >].
Installing the Printer Driver in a Network Environment D In the [MAC Address] box, enter the printer’s MAC address that was printed on the test page. Then, in the [IP Address] box, enter the IP address you want to set for the printer. Enter the subnet mask and gateway address if necessary. 1 E Click [OK]. A confirmation message appears. F Click [OK]. G Click [Close] to close the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box. Installing the printer driver Use the following procedure to install the printer driver.
Preparing for Printing Note ❒ When you click [Finish], the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box might appear. To continue the installation, click [Yes]. ❒ Auto Run might not work under certain operating system settings. If this is the case, launch “Setup.exe” from the CD-ROM root directory. ❒ To stop the selected software installing, click [Cancel] before the installation is complete. ❒ A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed.
Installing the Printer Driver in a Network Environment Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver Important ❒ Before installing the PostScript 3 printer driver, print the test page to obtain the printer's IP address. For details, see p.3 “Printing a test page”. ❒ To install this printer driver, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member. 1 A Quit all applications currently running. B Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Preparing for Printing L Change the printer name if you want, and then click [Next >]. Select the [Yes] check box to configure the printer as default. M Specify whether or not to share this printer, and then click [Next >]. N Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Next >]. O Click [Finish]. 1 The printer driver installation starts. Note ❒ When you click [Finish], the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box may appear. To continue the installation, click [Yes].
Installing the Printer Driver in a Network Environment Installing the Printer Driver to Use As a Windows Network Printer This section explains how to install the printer driver for using this printer as a Windows network printer. 1 Important ❒ Before you can make the following settings, you must configure this printer as a Windows network printer. For details about configuring a Windows network printer, see p.67 “Using a Print Server”.
Preparing for Printing Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install the printer drivers using USB. The printer drivers can be installed from the CD-ROM provided with this printer. 1 Installing the PCL Printer Driver Important ❒ To install this printer driver, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. For this, log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member. A Close all applications currently running.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB L When a message appears informing you that the installation was successfully completed, click [Finish]. Note ❒ In a Windows Vista environment, depending on security settings, the [User Account Control] dialog box might appear after you insert the CD-ROM. If this is the case, click [Allow]. 1 ❒ If the printer driver is already installed, plug and play is enabled and the printer connected to the USB port appears automatically in the [Printers] window.
Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ To install this printer driver, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an administrator or Power Users group member. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB” port is added to the [Printers] window.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2) 1 Important ❒ To install this printer driver, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an administrator or Power Users group member. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB” port is added to the [Printers] window.
Preparing for Printing Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Vista) Important ❒ To install this printer driver, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an administrator or Power Users group member. If the printer driver is already installed and plug and play is enabled, the icon of the printer connected to the “usb” port appears in the [Printers] window. The printer drivers can be installed from the CD-ROM provided with this machine.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Troubleshooting USB Problem Solutions 1 The printer is not recognized auto- Turn off the power of the printer, reconnect the USB cable, matically. and then turn it on again. Windows has already configured the USB settings. Open Windows' Device Manager, and then, under [Universal Serial Bus controllers], remove any conflicting devices. Conflicting devices have a [!] or [?] icon by them. Take care not to accidentally remove required devices.
Preparing for Printing If a Message Appears during Installation When a message that shows the number 58 or 34 appears during the installation, the printer driver can not be installed using Auto Run. Please use [Add Printer] or [Install Printer] to install the printer driver. 1 For Windows 2000 A On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. B Double-click the Add Printer icon. C Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard.
Making Option Settings for the Printer Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the printer using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. 1 Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.18 “If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper settings to be automatically sent from the printer.
Preparing for Printing If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. 1 Important ❒ Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member. ❒ Make sure that [Enable bidirectional support] is selected on the [Ports] tab in the printer properties dialog box. Printing is possible only if this check box is selected.
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties This section explains about accessing the printer properties and make the printer settings. Windows 2000 - Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings- the [Printer] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. 2 The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows XP and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings - the [Printers and Faxes] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. 2 ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. 2 The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows Vista- Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings - the [Printer] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. 2 The [Control Panel] window appears. B Click [Printer] in “Hardware and Sound”. C Right-click the icon of the printer you want to use, and then click [Printing Preferences...].
PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making the printer default settings - The printer properties 2 Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. 2 The [Printers] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows XP and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings - [Printers and Faxes] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. 2 ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. 2 The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. C On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...]. The [Printing Preferences] dialog box appears.
PostScript 3 - Setting Up for Printing Windows Vista - Making Printer Settings Making the printer default settings - the [Printer] window Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. 2 ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user.
Setting Up the Printer Driver Making the printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. A On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. 2 The [Control Panel] window appears. B Click [Printer] in “Hardware and Sound”. C Right-click the icon of the printer you want to use, and then click [Printing Preferences...].
3. Other Print Operations Form Feed Use the form feed function to continue printing when a problem such as a paper size error occurred. This function can be performed using the control panel. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following function is set: • Duplex Print to a tray that does not support duplex printing • Cover Sheet ❒ If the paper that is loaded is larger than the paper size specified in the printer driver, using the form feed function could result in a paper jam.
Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the control panel or computer. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel You can cancel a print job using the control panel, if transferring print jobs is not completed. A Press the {Job Reset} key. 3 Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the Computer You can cancel a print job from the computer if the transferring print job is not completed. A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray.
Collate Collate Use the Collate function to print documents into page-ordered sets. ❖ Collate Output can be assembled as sets in sequential order. 3 Note ❒ If Auto Continue occurs on the first set, the Collate will be canceled. ❒ If a form feed occurs on the first set, the Collate will be canceled. Reference For details about printing method, see the printer driver Help.
Other Print Operations Cover Use the Cover function to insert cover sheets using paper in a specified tray. Note ❒ The cover sheet's size and orientation must be the same as those of the body paper. Reference For details about printing methods, see the printer driver Help.
Watermark Watermark Use the Watermark function to print watermark text. Note ❒ If the watermark size is larger than the paper size, watermarks cannot be printed properly. Reference For details about the setting method, see the printer driver Help.
Other Print Operations Manual Duplex Use the manual duplex printing function to print on both sides of sheets. Important ❒ This function is only available for the SP C221N model printer. ❒ This function is only available for PCL5c and PCL6. ❒ When printing on the other side of sheets, reload the paper into Tray 1. Note ❒ If you select [Auto Tray Select] when performing duplex printing, the printer searches for an appropriate tray for the first page only.
Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size Additional memory apart from standard memory may also be required depending on the paper size and data type. ❖ Memory Capacity 128 MB(Standard) ❖ Resolution 600 dpi Speed (1bit) 600 dpi Standard (2bits) 600 dpi Fine (4bits) 3 ❖ Paper Size Letter (8.5" × 11"), A4 (210 × 297 mm), B5 JIS (182 × 257 mm), B6 JIS(128 × 182 mm), A5 (148 × 210 mm), A6 (105 × 148 mm), Legal (8.5" × 14"), Executive (7.25" × 10.5"), 5.5" × 8.5", Com10 Env. (4.125" × 9.
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4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Is PictBridge? Important ❒ This function is only available for the SP C222DN model printer. You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this printer using a USB cable. This allows you to print photographs taken using the digital camera directly by operating the digital camera. ASH109S Note ❒ Check your digital camera is PictBridge-compatible.
Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start PictBridge printing on this printer. Important ❒ Memory overflow errors can occur when printing a large-pixel image using 4-up printing. To prevent memory overflow errors, add the optional memory. ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent. If you do, printing will fail. A Check the printer and the digital camera are both turned on.
What Can Be Done on This Printer What Can Be Done on This Printer This printer can perform the following functions using its PictBridge feature. The settings available for these functions are as follows: • Single image printing • Selected image printing • All image printing • Index printing • Copies • Paper size • N-up layout 4 Note ❒ The setting parameters and their names may vary depending on the digital camera. For details, see the manuals provided with the digital camera.
Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit the PictBridge mode. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent to the printer. If you do, printing will fail. A Check the printer's Ready indicator is lit. B Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work This section explains likely causes and possible solutions for problems that can occur when PictBridge printing. Problem PictBridge is not available. Cause There is a problem with the USB connection or the PictBridge settings. Solution Use the following procedure to check the connection and settings: A Disconnect and then recon- nect the USB cable. B Check the PictBridge set- tings are enabled.
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5. Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Using Web Image Monitor Using Web Image Monitor, you can check the printer status and change settings.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying Top Page This section explains how to display Web Image Monitor and its Top Page. Displaying Top Page of Web Image Monitor A Start your Web browser. B Enter “http://(printer's address)/” in the address bar of the Web browser. Top Page of Web Image Monitor appears. If the printer's host name has been registered on the DNS server, you can enter it. Top Page Every Web Image Monitor page is divided into the following areas: 5 ASH102S 1. Menu area 4.
Using Web Image Monitor Displaying the Printer Status Top page of Web Image Monitor contains two tabs: the [Status] tab and [Counter] tab. ❖ [Status] tab You can check the status of monitored printers. • Displays the general information of the printer, such as the model name, location and the status. • Toner Displays the levels of remaining toner. • Supplies Displays the status of the consumables. • Input Tray Displays the input tray status and paper settings.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ User Mode In this mode, users can view settings but cannot change them. 5 ASH103S 1. Paper 2. Network Click to display the [Paper] page. Click to display the [Network] page. ❖ Administrator Mode In this mode, users can make input tray and network settings. ASH104S 48 1. Paper 3. Change Login Password Click to display the [Paper] page. Click to change the login password. 2. Network 4. Help Source File Setting Click to display the [Network] page.
Using Web Image Monitor Access in the Administrator Mode Follow the procedure below to access Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. Note ❒ When you access Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode, "Administrator" appears under [Login]. Log on A On Top Page, click [Login]. The dialog box for entering the user name and password appears. B Enter the user name and password, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ For details about the login user name and password, consult your network administrator.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Network Displays the [Network] page. On the [Network] page, following operations are possible: • Checking the information of the printer • Interface settings • Protocol settings • Resetting to factory-set defaults Changing the paper settings On the [Paper] page, you can change paper size and other paper settings. • Tray 1: Size You can specify the paper size for Tray 1.
Using Web Image Monitor Printing the printer configurations On the [Paper] page, you can print lists of printer information. Important ❒ To use this function, the printer must be monitored from Web Image Monitor. In the [List/Test Print] list, select the item you want to print. You can print the following: ❖ Configuration Page The current configurations and general information of this printer is printed. ❖ Test Page Network information such as Subnet address and Gateway address is printed.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Changing the Login Information On the [Change Login Password] page, you can change the administrator's login password. A On the [Configuration] page, click [Change Login Password]. The [Change Login Password] page appears. B Enter the new password in the [New Login Password] box, and then enter the same password in the [Confirm Login Password] box. C Click [OK].
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Using Smart Organizing Monitor Smart Organizing Monitor allows you to make printer settings, such as input tray and network-related settings, from your client computer. You can also use Smart Organizing Monitor to check printer status.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying the Smart Organizing Monitor Dialog Box Methods of displaying the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box differ depending on how it was installed. ❖ If you installed Smart Organizing Monitor by clicking [Smart Organizing Monitor] in the [Printer Drivers and Utilities] dialog box: On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs] or [All Programs], and then point to [Smart Organizing Monitor for PCL] > [Smart Organizing Monitor for PCL Status].
Using Smart Organizing Monitor ASH107S 1. Printer graphic 5. [User Guide] button If an input tray error occurs, appears. This identifies the tray where the error occurred. The problem tray is outlined in red. Click to display error related Help. 2. Comments 7. [User Tools] tab Displays current printer status and instructions for resolving problems. 3. [Continue] button Click to display the [Form Feed] dialog box which you can use to change input tray settings. 4.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Displaying the Printer Information The lower half of the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box contains the following three tabs: [Status], [Job Log], and [User Tools]. You can use these tabs to display information about a monitored printer, such as its status, job history, and configuration. Displaying the printer status The left side of the [Status] tab shows the printer name and tree. Click an item in the tree to display information relating to it.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Displaying the job history On the [Job Log] tab, print jobs are displayed in the list. You can check the following information: • User name • Document name • The date and time when the print job was requested • Number of printed pages • Job status Note ❒ Normally, the names used to log on to Windows are displayed in the [User Name] column. Printing the printer configurations On the [User Tools] tab, you can print lists of printer information.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Printer Configuration You can use the [Printer Configuration] dialog box to change the current printer settings. To display the [Printer Configuration] dialog box and change printer settings, on the [User Tools] tab, click [Printer Configuration]. Important ❒ The [Printer Configuration] is disabled when the printer is not in the ready state or power save mode.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Changing the paper settings On the [Paper Input] tab, you can change paper size and other paper settings.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Adjusting registrations On the [Maintenance] tab, you can adjust color registration and print starting positions. Normally, you do not have to adjust registrations. However, adjustments could be useful in some cases, especially when you want to print in a specific position. Under [Registration: Tray 2 Paper] and [Registration: Bypass Tray], you can adjust the print image position printed on the sheet fed from each tray.
Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Printer Status Notification by E-Mail Whenever a toner cartridge becomes empty or paper is jammed, an e-mail alert is issued to the registered addresses to notify the printer status. Important ❒ This function is available only if you are using this printer in a network environment. ❒ Depending on your e-mail application, a phishing warning might appear after you receive an e-mail message.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer G Make the necessary settings: • Items in the SNMP Setting column: Configure the SMTP server. Check your mailing environment, and then specify the necessary items. You can also perform mail authentication for the SMTP server. H Click [OK]. Note ❒ You can set [Auto E-mail Notification] to [On] using Smart Organizing Monitor. Mail Authentication You can configure mail authentication to prevent illegal use of the mail server.
SNMP SNMP You can use the SNMP manager to obtain information about the printer. The SNMP agent operating on UDP and IPX is built into the Ethernet board that is installed in this printer. Important ❒ If you change the printer's community name, use Web Image Monitor or Smart Organizing Monitor to change the computer's settings accordingly. Note ❒ Only PCL printer supports the Host IPX Address. The default community names is [private]. You can use these community names to obtain MIB information.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Reading the Configuration Page Settings made on the [Printer Configuration] dialog box are printed. ❖ Product Name Displays the product name. ❖ Reference Displays the following information about the printer. • Product ID • Model Number • Firmware Version • Engine Version ❖ Print Language Displays the version number of the printer language. 5 ❖ Memory Displays the total memory of SDRAM installed on the printer. ❖ Options Displays the installed options.
Reading the Configuration Page ❖ System Displays the settings made under [System] menu. • Print PS Errors • USB Timeout • Network Timeout • I/O Buffer • Auto Continue • Sub Paper Size ❖ PCL Menu Displays settings made under [Printer] tab in [Printer Configuration] dialog box. • Paper Size • Orientation • Form Lines • Font Source • Font Number • Point Size • Font Pitch • Symbol Set • Courier Font • Ext.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer ❖ Counter List Displays the counter information. • Page Counter • Jam Counter Note ❒ Configuration page can be printed using the keys on the control panel. For details see "Hardware Guide". ❒ The printed items and the contents might be different depending how it was printed. Reference For details about printing printer configuration using Web Image Monitor, see p.51 “Printing the printer configurations”.
6. Using a Print Server Preparing Print Server This section explains how to configure this printer as a Windows network printer. The printer is configured to enabling network clients to use it. Important ❒ To change the printer properties in the [Printer] folder, you need Printer Management access authentication. Log on to the file server as an Administrators or member of the PowerUsers group. A Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu. The [Printers] window appears.
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7. Special Operations under Windows Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands; "lpr" or "ftp". Setup Follow the procedure below to make network environment settings. A Enable TCP/IP using Smart Organizing Monitor, and then set up the printer’s network environment about TCP/IP including IP addresses. TCP/IP of the printer is set as default. B Install a TCP/IP in Windows to set up the network environment.
Special Operations under Windows Using a Host Name Instead of an IPv4 Address When a host name is defined, you can specify a printer by host name instead of IPv4 address. The host names vary depending on the network environment. When using DNS Use the host name set to the data file on the DNS server. When setting the IPv4 address of a printer using DHCP Use the printer name on the configuration page as the host name. Reference For details about printing a configuration page, see p.
Printing Files Directly from Windows Printing Commands The following explains printing operations using the lpr commands. Enter commands using the command prompt window.
Special Operations under Windows ftp Use the “put” or “mput” command according to the number of files to be printed. ❖ When one file is printed ftp> put \pass name\file name [option] ❖ When multiple files are printed ftp> mput \pass name\file name [\pass name\file name...] [option] A Formulate the printer's IP address or the host name of the hosts file printer as an argument and use the “ftp” command. % ftp printer's IP address B Enter the user name and password, and then press the {OK} key.
8. Mac OS Configuration This chapter explains how to use this printer under Mac OS X. The example procedures in this chapter explain configuration under Mac OS X 10.4. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver Important ❒ If you want to use this printer in a Mac OS environment, update to Mac OS 10.2.8 or higher. A Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. B Double-click the CD-ROM icon. C Double-click the [Mac OS X] folder. D Double-click the [PPD Installer] folder. E Double-click the package file icon.
Mac OS Configuration Specifying the Printer This section explains how to configure this printer using Printer Setup Utility. Using USB Use this procedure to connect the computer to the printer via USB. The printer is automatically added, if the connection is successfully detected. A Connect the printer and computer using the USB cable, and then turn the printer's power switch to on. B Start [Printer Setup Utility]. C Click [Add]. The [Printer Browser] dialog box appears. D Click [Default Browser].
Specifying the Printer Specifying the printer's IP address Important ❒ To perform the following procedure, you must first return the printer's settings to its factory-set defaults. To do this: first turn the printer's power switch to off, wait a few seconds and then, while pressing down the {Job Reset} and {Stop/Start} keys, turn the printer's power switch back to on and keep both keys pressed down until the Alert and Ready indicators light up.
Mac OS Configuration Setting Up the PPD File A Start [Printer Setup Utility]. B Click [Add]. • Mac OS X 10.4 or higher Click [More Printers...]. Then select the zone from the second pop-up menu. • Other Mac OS X Click [AppleTalk] on the first pop-up menu. If the zone is set, select the zone from the second pop-up menu. C Select the printer, and then select its manufacturer from the [Printer Model:] pop-up menu. Under Mac OS X 10.4 or higher, manufacturer from the [Print Using] pop-up menu.
Setting Up Options Setting Up Options Use this procedure to configure the printer's options. A Start [Printer Setup Utility]. The printer list appears. B Select this printer, and then click [Show Info]. C Select [Installable Options], and then configure the required settings. D Click [Apply Changes]. E Exit [Printer Setup Utility]. Note ❒ If the option you want to select is not displayed, PPD files may not be set up correctly.
Mac OS Configuration Set Up for Printing Use the following procedures to configure the printer. Making paper settings from an application A Open the file you want to print. B On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup...]. C Check that the printer you want to use is displayed in [Format for], and then select the paper size you want to use in [Paper Size]. If this printer is not displayed in [Format for], select the printer you want to use. D Configure the settings, and then click [OK].
Canceling a Print Job from the Computer Canceling a Print Job from the Computer A Start [Printer Setup Utility]. B Double-click the name of this printer. C Select the name of the job you want to cancel, and then click the Delete icon. Note ❒ If the printer is shared by multiple computers, be careful not to cancel a print job of other user. ❒ You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed. For this reason, printing may continue for a few pages after you cancel printing.
Mac OS Configuration Changing to EtherTalk Follow the procedure below to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk. Important ❒ You need an administrator name and a password (phrase). For details, consult your network administrator A Open [System Preference], and then click the Network icon. B Click [Built-in Ethernet] in the [Show:] list box. C Click the [AppleTalk] tab. D Select the [Make AppleTalk Active] check box. E To change AppleTalk zones, select a name from the [AppleTalk Zone:] pop-up menu.
Configuring the Printer Configuring the Printer Use Web Image Monitor to enable AppleTalk. (The default is active.) Note ❒ AppleTalk is set to "active" by default.
Mac OS Configuration Using PostScript 3 Use the PostScript 3 driver to print files. You can use the following functions if [Printer Features] is selected in the [Print] dialog: ❖ Paper Type Use this function to select the paper type. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Paper Type], and then, in the [Media Type] list, select the paper type you want to use for printing. ❖ Print Quality Use this function to select the print quality.
Using PostScript 3 ❖ Gray Reproduction Use this function to select the black color mode for text and line art. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Toner], and then, in the [Gray Reproduction] list, select the black color mode. You can select Black by K or CMY+K. ❖ Toner Saving Use this function to reduce the amount of toner used when printing. To reduce toner consumption, in the [Feature Sets] list, select [Toner]. Then set [Toner Saving] to [On]. ❖ Print Blank Pages Use this function to print blank pages.
Mac OS Configuration ❖ Watermark Font Size (Points) Use this function to select the watermark font size. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Watermark Text], and then, select the watermark font size in the list. ❖ Watermark Font Typeface Use this function to select the watermark font typeface. In the [Feature Sets] list, select [Watermark Text], and then, select the watermark typeface. ❖ Watermark Font Shading Use this function to select the watermark font shading.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor Using Smart Organizing Monitor This section explains about using Smart Organizing Monitor under Mac OS X. Using Smart Organizing Monitor, you can check the printer status and change printer settings from your client computer.
Mac OS Configuration Displaying the Smart Organizing Monitor Dialog Box To display the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box, double-click [Smart Organizing Monitor] in the [Applications] folder. Displaying the Printer Status In the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box, you can check the status of monitored printers. The printer status is displayed using graphics and comments. Note ❒ If Smart Organizing Monitor is monitoring multiple printers, the [Printer Driver Selection] dialog box appears.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor ❖ System Displays the system information about the printer, such as the model name, system version, and memory size. ❖ Counter Displays information about the counters. ❖ Network Displays network details such as the printer's IP address and network-related comments. Reference For details about what you can perform on each tab in the Smart Organizing Monitor dialog box, see Smart Organizing Monitor Help.
Mac OS Configuration Printer Configuration Clicking [Printer Configuration] on the [User Tools] tab enables you to change the printer settings in the [Printer Configuration] dialog box. You can use the [Printer Configuration] dialog box to change the settings of: • printers, • input trays, • paper loaded in input trays, • network protocols, and • factory-set defaults. Reference For details about each item you can specify on the [Printer Configuration] dialog box, see Smart Organizing Monitor Help.
Using Smart Organizing Monitor • Tray 1: Type The following paper types are available: Thin Paper, Plain Paper 1, Plain Paper 2, Recycled Paper, Color Paper, Letterhead, Preprinted Paper, Prepunched Paper, Labels, Bond Paper, Cardstock, Thick Paper 1, Envelope, Any Type • Custom Paper Size You can make the custom paper size settings, when [Custom Paper Size] is selected. • Unit: Specify the unit of measurement in "mm" or "inch". • Horizontal: Specify the horizontal width between 90 and 216 mm.
Mac OS Configuration Setting basic functions On the [System] tab, you can set basic functions required to use the printer. The printer can be used on factory-set defaults, but the configuration can be changed depending on the condition of the user. The changed condition holds even if the printer is turned off. The access code can be changed on this tab.
9. Appendix Software and Utilities Included on the CDROM The following software and utility are included in the CD-ROMs that come with this printer. ❖ Smart Organizing Monitor Allows users and system administrators to check and configure the printer from a client computer. Viewing the contents of the CD-ROM Follow the procedure below to view the contents of the CD-ROM. A Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. B Click [Browse This CD-ROM].
Appendix Smart Organizing Monitor You can use Smart Organizing Monitor, to check and configure the printer from a client computer. ❖ File path UTILITY ❖ Available functions Smart Organizing Monitor enables you to check the printer settings as well as configuring them from your client computer. Reference For information about using Smart Organizing Monitor, see p.53 “Using Smart Organizing Monitor”.
Cautions to Take When Using in a Network Cautions to Take When Using in a Network Using DHCP You can use this printer in a DHCP environment. • Supported DHCP servers are those which are included with Windows 2000 Server, and Windows Server 2003/2003 R2. • DHCP relay-agent is not supported. If you use DHCP relay-agent on a network via ISDN, it will result in increased line charges. This is because your computer connects to the ISDN line whenever a packet is transferred from the printer.
Appendix Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 2000/XP/Vista, or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the ".ppd" extension in the folder “DRIVERS\PS\XP_VISTA\(Language)\DISK1\” on the CD-ROM. The third folder “(Language)” may be substituted by an appropriate language name. Copy the ".ppd" file to the PageMaker folder. • For PageMaker 6.0 default installation The directory is “C:\PM6\RSRC\PPD4”.
When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame When Using Windows Terminal Service/MetaFrame The following explains how to use Windows Terminal Service and MetaFrame. Operating Environment The following operating systems and MetaFrame versions are supported. ❖ Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server • MetaFrame XP 1.0 SP1/SP2/SP3/SP4/FR1/FR2/FR3 • MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 • Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 ❖ Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 • MetaFrame XP 1.0 FR3 • MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.
Appendix Limitations The following limitations apply to the Windows Terminal Service environment. These limitations are built in Windows Terminal Service or MetaFrame. ❖ MetaFrame's [Auto-creating client printers] Using [Auto-creating client printers], you can select a logical printer created by copying the client's local printer data to the MetaFrame server. We strongly recommend testing this function in your network environment before using it for your work.
INDEX D DHCP server, 70, 93 Direct printing digital camera, 39 Displaying the printer status Smart Organizing Monitor, 54, 86 Web Image Monitor, 47 Display Smart Organizing Monitor automatically, 31 DNS server, 70 100baseTX, 1 10baseT, 1 A Access code, 58, 88 Accessing the printer properties, 25 Adjusting registrations, 60, 89 Administrator mode, 47, 49 log off, 49 log on, 49 Adobe PageMaker, 94 AppleTalk, 51, 60, 81, 90 AutoNet, 93 Auto Run, 16 B Bidirectional communication, 17, 18 conditions, 17 E E-M
M Mac OS X, 73 canceling a print job, 79 option setting, 77 paper settings from an application, 78 setting up for printing, 78 USB, 73 Mail authentication, 62 Making option settings, 17 Manual duplex, 36 Memory capacity, 37 Menu List, 57, 87 MetaFrame, 95 limitations, 96 operating environment, 95 N NetWare print server, 2 Network environment setup, 69 P Paper size, 37 PCL, 60, 90 PCL 5c printer driver, 91 PCL 6 printer driver, 91 PCL Configuration/Font Page, 57 PCL menu, 64 PCL printer driver, 3 PictBridg
T TCP/IP, 51, 60, 90 TCP/IP Port Type P9100, 1, 91 Test Page, 57, 87 Top Page, 46 Tray Priority, 50 Troubleshooting PictBridge, 43 USB, 15 U UDP, 63 User Tools tab, 56, 57, 86, 87 Printer Configuration, 58, 88 W Watermark, 35 Web Image Monitor, 45 List/Test Print, 51 login information, 52 network settings, 51 paper settings, 50 printer settings, 49 Top Page, 46 user mode, 47 Web Image Monitor Help, 52 download, 52 Windows network printer, 2, 9 Windows printing port, 1 Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 printer p
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