Konica Minolta DI1811P, PI1803E User Manual

4508-7772-01
User Manual
Pi1803e/Pi2001e
Printer Controller

Contents

1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements...................................................1-2
2 Getting Ready
2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................2-1
2.2 Features of Printer Controller Pi1803e/Pi2001e .........................2-2
Various Printing Functions..........................................................2-2
3 Connecting to a Computer
3.1 Types of Connections...................................................................3-1
Parallel Port Connection.............................................................3-1
USB port connection...................................................................3-1
Network Connection ...................................................................3-1
3.2 Parallel Port Connection ..............................................................3-2
3.3 USB Port Connection....................................................................3-3
4 Installing the Printer Driver
4.1 Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play ......................4-2
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows XP ............................................................4-2
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows 2000 .........................................................4-3
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows Me/98SE/98 .............................................4-4
4.2 Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard ....... 4-5
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
Under Windows XP ....................................................................4-5
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
Under Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/98SE/98/95............................4-6
5 Configuring Printer Driver Settings
5.1 Displaying Printer Driver Properties for Configuring Global
Settings..........................................................................................5-1
Displaying Settings Under Windows XP.....................................5-1
Displaying Settings Under Windows 2000/NT 4.0/
Me/98SE/98/95...........................................................................5-3
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5.2 Common Operations.................................................................... 5-5
OK.............................................................................................. 5-5
Cancel........................................................................................ 5-5
Apply ..........................................................................................5-5
Help............................................................................................ 5-5
Easy Set List .............................................................................. 5-6
Save........................................................................................... 5-6
Delete......................................................................................... 5-6
Page Layout/Printer Figure........................................................ 5-6
5.3 “Setup” Tab................................................................................... 5-8
5.3.1 N-up ........................................................................................... 5-8
N-up List..................................................................................... 5-9
Border Line ................................................................................ 5-9
N-up Style .................................................................................. 5-9
5.3.2 Watermark ............................................................................... 5-11
Watermark List......................................................................... 5-11
First Page Only ........................................................................ 5-11
Edit Watermark ........................................................................ 5-11
5.3.3 Paper Source ........................................................................... 5-13
Paper Source List .................................................................... 5-13
Detail of Paper Source............................................................. 5-13
5.3.4 Media Type .............................................................................. 5-15
Media Type List........................................................................ 5-15
5.3.5 Duplex...................................................................................... 5-15
5.3.6 Security .................................................................................... 5-16
Lock Job................................................................................... 5-16
Password ................................................................................. 5-16
Using Lock Job ........................................................................ 5-16
Specifying Settings With the Printer Driver .............................. 5-16
Printing a Locked Job .............................................................. 5-17
5.4 “Paper” Tab................................................................................. 5-18
5.4.1 Original Document Size ........................................................... 5-18
Original Document Size List..................................................... 5-18
Edit Custom ............................................................................. 5-19
5.4.2 Output Paper Size.................................................................... 5-20
Fit to Paper .............................................................................. 5-20
Output Paper Size List............................................................. 5-21
Scaling ..................................................................................... 5-21
5.4.3 Copies...................................................................................... 5-21
5.4.4 Collate...................................................................................... 5-21
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5.4.5 Orientation................................................................................5-22
Rotate .......................................................................................5-22
5.5 Quality Tab ...............................................................................5-23
5.5.1 Resolution.................................................................................5-23
5.5.2 Adjustment................................................................................5-23
Contrast....................................................................................5-23
Brightness.................................................................................5-23
5.5.3 Toner Save...............................................................................5-23
5.5.4 Rendering Mode.......................................................................5-24
5.5.5 Font Setting ..............................................................................5-24
5.6 Device Options Tab.................................................................5-25
5.6.1 Device Options .........................................................................5-25
5.7 About Tab.................................................................................5-25
6 Control Panel Operations (PC Print Mode)
6.1 Printer Operations.........................................................................6-1
General Guide ............................................................................6-2
[PRINT] Indicator........................................................................6-3
Entering and Exiting the PC Print Mode .....................................6-3
Canceling a Print Job .................................................................6-5
Using the Bypass Tray ...............................................................6-6
Energy Save Mode.....................................................................6-7
Outputting a Report ....................................................................6-7
7 Using PageScope Light
7.1 What is PageScope Light? ...........................................................7-1
7.2 System Requirements ..................................................................7-3
7.3 Accessing PageScope Light ........................................................7-3
7.4 Using PageScope Light................................................................7-3
7.5 About the Screen Layout..............................................................7-4
7.6 Logging In as an Administrator...................................................7-5
Logging In to Administrator Mode...............................................7-5
7.7 Checking/Deleting Print Jobs......................................................7-6
Checking a Print Job ..................................................................7-6
Deleting a Print Job ....................................................................7-7
7.8 Downloading Files ........................................................................7-8
7.9 Checking/Changing Printer Settings...........................................7-9
Checking the Printer Settings.....................................................7-9
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Changing the Printer Settings .................................................. 7-10
7.10 Printing a Test Page................................................................... 7-11
7.11 Displaying the PCL Font List..................................................... 7-12
7.12 Resetting the Network Interface Card and
Printer Controller........................................................................ 7-13
7.13 Updating the Firmware of the PCL Printer Controller............. 7-14
7.14 Initializing the Network Interface Card and
Printer Controller........................................................................ 7-15
8 Troubleshooting
8.1 Checking Messages ..................................................................... 8-1
8.2 Main Messages ............................................................................. 8-3
8.3 Errors and Print Data ................................................................... 8-5
“MACHINE TROUBLE” Error ..................................................... 8-5
Temporary Errors....................................................................... 8-5
9 Specifications
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User Instructions
For the U.S.A.
FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control. Any changes made by purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty under FCC regulations.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.
For Canada
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 Issue 3)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For Europe
CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)
This product complies with the following EU directives: 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives. This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under EU directives.
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For countries subject to Class B regulations
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules.
For countries not subject to Class B regulations
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules.
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Welcome

1 Welcome

This manual provides information on setting up and using a copier as a PCL printer.
Read these instructions thoroughly before using the functions.
For instructions on using the copier itself and for general safety precautions, refer to the manual provided with the copier.
Store the quick guide and the enclosed CD-ROM in a safe location for future reference.
Note
No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced, either in part or in whole, without prior permission.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
No part of the manual may be reproduced or modified without prior permission.
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Screen images used in this manual may differ from the actual screen display.
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1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements

KONICA MINOLTA is a trademark of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
PageScope is a trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications logo, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and Netscape are trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright© 2004 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.
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2 Getting Ready

2.1 System Requirements

The following operating environment is required in order to use the printer driver.
CPU Intel Pentium 200MHz
Operating system Windows XP (SP1 or later)/Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/
Point & Print*1
RAM 128 MB (Windows XP), 64 MB (Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/
I/O interface Parallel IEEE 1284 (compatible mode, ECP mode, Nibble mode)
*1: Point and print is possible with printers shared by Windows servers and clients. (Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 only) Clients inherit the driver settings from the server, such as the device options, watermark, and Easy set setup, and are unable to modify the server settings if the user does not have administrator access of the server.
*2: Supported by Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows
98.
*3: If the optional network interface card is installed, the network port can be used. For details, refer to the User Manual for the Network Interface Card (NC-6).
Domain Server: Windows 2000 Server Client: Windows 2000
Workgroup Server: Windows 2000
USB*2 Revision 1.1 port
Network*3 Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
Windows NT 4.0 (SP6a or later)/Windows Me/Windows 98SE/ Windows 98/Windows 95 (OSR2.5 with Internet Explorer 4.0 or above)
Server: Windows NT 4.0 Server
Professional
Server: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
98SE/98/95)
CD-ROM drive
Professional, Windows NT
4.0 Workstation
Client: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Client: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT
4.0 Workstation
Client: Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
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2.2 Features of Printer Controller Pi1803e/Pi2001e

Various Printing Functions

G Prints multiple copies at one time. In addition, the printed pages can
be sorted into complete sets, which contain a copy of each page, or into groups where each contains all copies of the same page.
G Prints two pages (one on each side) on a single sheet of paper.
This function is not supported by Di1611.
Left binding Top binding
G Prints an enlarged or reduced image of the original.
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G Prints two or four pages of the original on a single sheet of paper.
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A maximum of 16 pages can be printed on a single sheet of paper.
When two pages are printed on one page
G Prints text in the background.
G Prints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored
When four pages are printed on one page
paper).
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Connecting to a Computer

3 Connecting to a Computer

3.1 Types of Connections

You can use either of the following two methods to connect the machine to a computer.

Parallel Port Connection

Use this type of connection when you want to connect the machine directly to a computers parallel port. Refer to “Parallel Port Connection” on page 3-2.

USB port connection

Use this type of connection when you want to connect the machine directly to a computers USB port. Refer to “USB Port Connection” on page 3-3.

Network Connection

In order to use the machine as a network printer, the Network Interface Card (NC-6) must be installed.
For details on connecting the machine to a network, refer to the User Manual for the Network Interface Card (NC-6).
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3.2 Parallel Port Connection

Use the parallel cable to connect the parallel port of the machine to the parallel port of the computer.
Important!
Be sure to use a shielded parallel cable. Use of an unshielded cable may result in radio frequency interference.
The parallel port is compatible with IEEE1284 Type B standards.
1 Turn off both the machine and your computer.
2 Connect one end of the parallel cable to the parallel port (printer port)
of the computer.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the left side
of the machine. Secure the interface cable connectors using the two clips.
Connecting to a Computer
This completes connection of the machine to the computer.
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3.3 USB Port Connection

Use the USB cable (Type B) to connect the machines USB port to the USB port on your computer.
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4 Installing the Printer Driver

This section describes the procedure for installing the printer driver. The printer driver can be installed in two ways: by using Plug and Play or by using the Add Printer Wizard.
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If you want to use this function to install the printer driver:
Plug and Play (for USB connection)
Add Printer Wizard (for parallel connection)
For network printing, use the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer driver. During installation, select “LPT1” as the printer port.
For details on specifying network connection settings, refer to the User Manual for the network interface card.
Follow this procedure:
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play on page 4-2
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard on page 4-5
Note
In order to use IPP printing, the IPP printing settings must be specified when the printer driver is installed. For details on specifying the IPP printing settings, refer to the manual provided with the network interface card.
If the PCL printer controller is used on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE or Windows Me, the Network Setup utility cannot be used.
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Installing the Printer Driver

4.1 Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play

Installation using Plug and Play is not possible on Windows 95 and NT 4.0. Refer to the procedure for using the Add Printer Wizard.

Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play Under Windows XP

1 With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM into your computers CD-
ROM drive.
2 Turn on the machine.
3 When the machine is ready, connect it to the computer with the USB
cable.
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
4 Select Install from a list or specific location [Advanced], and then
click [Next].
5 Select Include this location in the search: under Search for the
best driver in these locations., and then click [Browse].
6 Browse to Driver\(language)\2k_XP on the CD-ROM, and then click
[OK].
Tip
Select the language you prefer. For example, if you prefer English, browse to: Driver\English\2k_XP
7 Click [Next].
8 The Completing Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
Click [Finish].
9 The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears again.
Repeat steps 4 through 7.
Note
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play Under Windows 2000

1 With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM into your computers CD-
ROM drive.
2 Turn on the machine.
3 When the machine is ready, connect it to the computer with the USB
cable.
The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
4 Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)
in the Install Hardware Device Drivers dialog box, and then click [Next].
The Locate Driver Files dialog box appears.
5 Select Specify a location, and click [Next].
6 Click [Browse...] on the next dialog box, browse to
Driver\(language)\2k_XP” on the CD-ROM, and then click [OK].
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Tip
Select the language you prefer. For example, if you prefer English, browse to: Driver\English\2k_XP
7 Click [OK], and follow the instructions that appear on the screen until
the Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
Click [Finish].
8 The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears again.
Repeat steps 4 through 7.
Note
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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Installing the Printer Driver

Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play Under Windows Me/ 98SE/98

1 With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM into your computers CD-
ROM drive.
2 Turn on the machine.
3 When the machine is ready, connect it to the computer with the USB
cable.
The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears.
4 Click [Next], and then select Search for the best driver for your
device (Recommended) on the next dialog box.
Click [Next] again.
5 Select [Specify a location], and then click [Browse].
6 Browse to Driver\(language)\Win9x on the CD-ROM, and then click
[OK].
Tip
Select the language you prefer. For example, if you prefer English, browse to: Driver\English\Win9x
7 Click [Next], and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen
until you can click [Finish].
8 The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears again.
Repeat steps 4 through 7.
Note
Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the installation is completely finished. This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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4.2 Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard

Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard Under Windows XP

1 With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
2 Click the Windows [Start] button, and then click [Printers and Faxes].
3 Select [Add a printer] from the [Printer Tasks] menu.
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The Add Printer Wizard starts.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.
Note
When instructed to specify the driver, browse to Driver\English\2k_XP” (for Windows XP) on the CD-ROM.
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Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard Under Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/98SE/98/95

1 With Windows running, insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of
your computer.
2 Click the Windows [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers].
The Printers window appears.
3 Double-click the Add Printer icon.
The Add Printer Wizard starts.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.
Note
When instructed to specify the driver, browse to
Driver\English\2k_XP” (for Windows 2000), Driver\English\WinNT” (for Windows NT 4.0), or Driver\English\Win9x” (for Windows Me, 98SE, 98, and 95) on the
CD-ROM.
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Configuring Printer Driver Settings

5 Configuring Printer Driver Settings

The printer driver settings dialog box appears when you display the printer driver properties from the Windows “Printers folder. The settings that you specify in the dialog box are applied globally to all applications.

5.1 Displaying Printer Driver Properties for Configuring Global Settings

Displaying Settings Under Windows XP

1 Click the Windows [Start] button, and then click [Printers and Faxes].
2 In the Printers and Faxes window, select the appropriate printer icon.
3 Click [Printing Preferences...] from the [File] menu. The following
Printer Driver Setup dialog box appears.
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Configuring Printer Driver Settings
To display the “Device Options tab, click [Properties] from the
[File] menu.
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