Konica Minolta DI1811P, PI1803E User Manual
4508-7772-01
User Manual
Pi1803e/Pi2001e
Printer Controller
Contents
1Welcome
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.
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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.
Welcome
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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 computer’s 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 computer’s 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.
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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 machine’s USB port to the
USB port on your computer.
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Connecting to a 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
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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 computer’s 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].
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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.
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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 computer’s 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.
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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 computer’s 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].
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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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