Konica Minolta DI550 PAGESCOPE LIGHT FOR PI5500, DI450 User Manual

7664-4692-21

Printer Driver

Pi5501

Operator's Manual

for Microsoft Windows 95 for Microsoft Windows 98 for Microsoft Windows 2000 for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the controller.

This Operator’s Manual explains how to run print cycles on the machine, to which the controller is connected. It also gives precautions that you should review before attempting to actually use the controller. So, first read this manual carefully and thoroughly; then, keep it close at hand so you can refer to it whenever it becomes necessary.

When operating the controller and machine, follow the instructions given in this manual and in the one for the machine. Do not attempt to touch any part that is not covered in these manuals. Never attempt to disassemble or remodel any pieces of equipment, either, to prevent possible hazardous conditions.

Some of the screens shown in this manual may look different from what you will view in actual applications.

Trademark Acknowledgments

Minolta is a registered trademark of MINOLTA CO., LTD. Apple, Macintosh and True Type are registered trademark s of Appl e Computer, Inc. Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other products or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Adobe, Post Script and the Post Script logo are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

For the U.S.A. Users

FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices

WARNING 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 ra diate radio f requenc y ener gy an d if no t install ed and us ed 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 cor rect the interference at his own expense.

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.

FCC-F02

This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of nonshielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.

For Canada Users

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.

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Only for the area of the European Union.

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.

Other countries

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 nonshielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22 rules and local rules .

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Contents

Chapter1 Before Using the Controller

1. Features of the Controller

Features of the Controller ................................................ p.1-2

Administrative Functions ................................................. p.1-6

2. Configuration

Configuration ................................................................... p.1-7

3. Connecting the Controller

Connecting the Controller ................................................ p.1-8

4. Settings Made on the Machine

Priority Device ........................................... ..... ...... ........... p.1-9

On Line / Ready ............................................................... p.1-9

5. Installing th e Printer Drivers

Installing Various Printer Drivers .................................... p.1-10

Chapter2 Installing the Printer Driver

1. Windows 95/98

Operating Environment .................................................... p.2-2

Installation ........................................................................ p.2-3

Test Print ............................. ...... ..... .................................. p.2-9

Making General Settings Before Using the Printer ......... p.2-10

Displaying a Property Sheet ............................................. p.2-11

“General” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-13

“Details” Property Sheet .................................................. p.2-14

“Color Management” Property Sheet .............................. p.2-15

“Sharing” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-16

“--> 32-Bit SuperDriver Setup” Property Sheet .............. p.2-17

2. Windows 2000

Operating Environment .................................................... p.2-18

Installation ........................................................................ p.2-19

Test Print ............................. ...... ..... .................................. p.2-26

Making General Settings Before Using the Printer ......... p.2-27

Displaying a Property Sheet ............................................. p.2-28

“General” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-30

“Sharing” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-31

“Ports” Property Sheet ..................................................... p.2-32

“Advanced” Property Sheet ............................................. p.2-33

“Color Management” Property Sheet .............................. p.2-34

“Security” Property Sheet ................................................ p.2-35

“Processing” Property Sheet ............................................ p.2-36

3. Windows NT4.0

Operating Environment .................................................... p.2-37

Installation ........................................................................ p.2-38

Test Print ............................. ...... ..... .................................. p.2-44

Making General Settings Before Using the Printer ......... p.2-45

Displaying a Property Sheet ............................................. p.2-46

“General” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-48

“Ports” Property Sheet ..................................................... p.2-49

“Scheduling” Property Sheet ........................................... p.2-50

“Sharing” Property Sheet ................................................. p.2-51

“Security” Property Sheet ................................................ p.2-52

“Processing” Property Sheet ............................................ p.2-53

Chapter3 Property Sheets

1. Property Sheets

Description of Each Property Sheet ................................. p.3-2

2. “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet

Functions of the “Device Options Setting” Property

Sheet ................................................................................. p.3-4

“Mailbox Setting” Dialog Box ......................................... p.3-6

3. Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets

Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets . p.3-7

Functions of the “Save Easy Set Name” Dialog Box ...... p.3-8

4. “Setup” Property Sheet

Functions of the “Setup” Property Sheet ......................... p.3-9

Functions of the “Watermark” Dialog Box ...................... p.3-13

Functions of the “Detail of Paper Source” Dialog Box ... p.3-16 Functions of the “Detail Of Output Setting” Dialog Box p.3-18

5. “Paper ” Property Sheet

Functions of the “Paper” Property Sheet ......................... p.3-21

Functions of the “Edit Custom Paper” or “Custom Paper”

Dialog Box ....................................................................... p.3-24

6. “Quality” Property Sheet

Functions of the “Quality” Property Sheet ...................... p.3-27

Functions of the “Halftoning” Dialog Box ...................... p.3-30

7. “Job Management” Property Sheet

Functions of the “Job Management” Property Sheet ....... p.3-31

8. “PostScript” Property Sheet

Functions of the “PostScript” Property Sheet .................. p.3-33

Functions of the “Font Substitution Table” Dialog Box .. p.3-35

Functions of the “Send Fonts As” Dialog Box ................ p.3-36

Functions of the “Advanced PostScript” Dialog box ....... p.3-37

9. “Conflicts” Dialog Box

Contents

Functions of the “Conflicts” Dialog Box ......................... p.3-38

Chapter4 Convenient Functions

1. Convenient Functions

Convenient Functions ...................................................... p.4-2

2. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-3

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-3

3. Printing More than One Copy at a Time

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-6

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-6

4. Specifying N-up Printing

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-8

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-8

5. Printing in Reduced/Enlarged Size

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-10

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-10

6. Printing Pages with Watermarks

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-13

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-13

7. Specifying Booklet Printing

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-16

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-16

8. Printing Pages with a Distribution Number

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-18

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-18

9. Using the Copy Track Function

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-20

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-20

10. Printing on OHP Transparencies

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-22

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-22

11. Adding a Cover to Each Copy Set

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-25

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-25

12. Using the Lock Job (Print PC Confidential) Function

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-28

Procedure on the Printer Driver Side ............................... p.4-28

Procedure on the Machine Side (Unlocking a Job) .......... p.4-30

Procedure on the Machine Side (Deleting a Job) ............. p.4-32

13. Using the Folding Function

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-34

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-34

14. Using the Settings Function

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-38

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-38

15. Confirming that the data has been transferred to the machine

Overview .......................................................................... p.4-44

Procedure ......................................................................... p.4-44

Chapter5 Troubleshooting

1. Troubleshooting

Unable to Print ................................................................. p.5-2

Unable to Make Correct Settings /

Unable to Print Exactly as Set .......................................... p.5-5

Poor Print Quality ............................................................ p.5-9

Error List .......................................................................... p.5-10

Appendix A

1. Function Combination Matrix

Function Combination Matrix .......................................... p.A-2

2. Number of registrations

Number of registrations/Usable range for Easy Set ......... p.A-5

Number of registrations/Usable range for Watermark ..... p.A-6

Number of re gistrations/Usable range for Custom

Paper ................................................................................. p.A-7

3. Preview Listing

[Page Layout] ................................................................... p.A-8

[Printer Figure] ................................................ ...... ...... ..... p.A-12

[Setting Preview] .............................................................. p.A-13

4. Specific ations

Specifications for machine body ...................................... p.A-16

Accessories ....................................................................... p.A-22

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Appendix B

Appendix C

1. Glossary

Glossary ........................................................................... p.B-2

1. INDEX

INDEX ............................................................................. p.C-2

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Naming of Equipment and Functions

Different names are used between the controller and the machine to identify the same piece of equipment or the same function. Note the following.

Equipment Names

Controller Machine

Tray Dup+2way Tray Dup+LCC Duplex Cabinet Multi-staple Finisher Single-staple Finisher Folding Finisher Hard Disk Drive in Copier Manual Feed LCT

Function Names

N-up Booklet Left Binding Booklet Right Binding

Drawer 2Way Paper Feed Cabiet Large Capacity Cabinet Duplexing Paper Feed Cabinet Finisher FN-105 Finisher FN-106 Finisher FN-5 Hard Disk Drive Kit HDD-1 Intelligent Multi Bypass Tray Large Capacity Cassette C-306 Large Capacity Cassette C-306L

Controller Machine

N in 1 Standard Book Right Bound

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1. Features of the Controller

Features of the Controller

The controller is an image controller designed to use the machine as a printer,

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allowing you to print documents directly to the machine from a computer to which the controller is connected. The printer driver, which is used during printing, is equipped with various functions that make the most out of the features of the machine. They enable you to use the same functions as those offered by the machine. When actually running a print cycle, you can specify various functions of the machine on your computer screen.

NOTE

• When using the controller, be sure to set the machine to the On Line state.

• Some functions of fered by the machine cannot be combined, such as St ap le an d

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Hole-Punch, and some other s may not be used because of a paper siz e invol ved. The functions that cannot be selected appear dimmed. Further, if functions that are incompatible with each other are specified, the Conflicts dialog box will appear, prompting you to change the settings. When this dialog box appears, check the details and reselect the functions to ensure function compatibility.

• Some settings, which are defied by the machine for the restricted combinations of different functions, can at times be accepted by the printer driver. If a print command is issued from the personal computer with such settings made, the machine does not produce the output correctly or abandons the job to produce nothing. Make sure that you make correct settings.

Various Printing Functions

• Makes prints that are sorted into complete s e ts of the originals or grouped into uncollated groups, each containing prints of one original. ☞p.3-22

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• Prints two pages of originals on both front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. ☞p.3-10

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Long Edge Binding

Short Edge Bi nding

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• Enlarges or reduces the image on the original. ☞p.3-22

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• Prints two pages or four pages of originals on a single sheet of paper. Maximum of 16 pages of originals can be printed on a single sheet of paper. ☞p.3-9

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• Prints four pages of originals to both front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. ☞p.3-10

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• Places text in the background. ☞p.3-10

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• Makes prints of complete sets o f the o rigin als, stapled together or punched for filing. ☞p.3-12

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By combining Collate with other finishing capabilities, you can make complete sets of documents for immediate delivery without having to do any further processing.

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• Adds a reference number (Distribution Number) to each document set during printing. ☞p.3-32

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• Prints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored paper). ☞p.3-11

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• Capable of printing on OHP transparencies. You can also insert interleaves, either blank or printed with the same contents as those on the OHP transparencies. ☞p.3-11

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• Folds copies during finishing. ☞p.3-18

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Half Folding Z-FoldingCrease

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Administrative Functions

• Different accounts can be managed for printing records, just as when using the

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machine as a copier.

• Printing of confidential documents may be withheld until a legitimate password is entered on the machine.

2. Configuration

Configuration

The controller may be configured with the following options.

Memory (64MB/128MB, Option)

Expands the memory capacity of Pi5501.

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Allows you to use the machine as a printer controlled by your personal computer.

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Hard Disk Drive (Option)

For downloading PS fonts

NIC Board (Option)

Allows you to use the m achine as a printer in a network environment.

NOTE

The NIC Board must be mounted to use the scanner functions.

10/100BaseT

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3. Connecting the Controller

Connecting the Controller

The controller is installed inside the machine. The installation procedures are to be

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performed by service personnel.

The controller is connected to the computer by a printer cable or network cable. Power to the controller is supplied from the machine.

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If you cannot print from your computer, make sure that the printer cable or network cable is connected to the corresponding connectors.

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4. Settings Made on the Machine

The following functions must be set on the machine using its Utility Mode, as they relate to the controller.

Priority Device

Select the priority use of the machine, either as a copier or printer.

Copier: The machine is used as a copier.

The machine starts the print c ycle only after it has recei ved the entire data of a particular print job. The machine can be used for copying, since it starts printing only after it has received the entire data of the job for printing. This means that more time is available to you for copying, but you have to wait for a longer time before a particular print job is done.

Printer: The machine is used as a printer.

The machine starts the print cycle before it completes receiving the entire data of a particular print job. On receiving the d ata for one page, the machine starts printing, accepting n o other job for copying. This means that less time is available to you for copying, but you do not have to wait long before a particular print job is done.

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On Line / Ready

On Line key

This function is the same as that available in ordinary printers as On Line/ Off Line. Select On Line normally. A lit lamp indicates that the machine is in the On Line mode.

Ready Lamp

Data can be transferred while this lamp stays lit up. The lamp remains blinking while data is being transferred.

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5. Installing the Printer Drivers

Installing Various Printer Drivers

To make 100% use of the functions offered by the machine mounted with the

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controller, install the attached printer drivers in your computer. The controller is furnished with the following printer drivers:

• PCL6 printer driver for Windows 95

• PCL6 printer driver for Windows 98/2000

• PCL6 printer drive for Windows NT4.0

• PS printer driver for Windows 95/98

• PS printer driver for Windows 2000

• PS printer driver for Windows NT4.0

• PPD file for Macintosh

• PS print utility for Linux

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(Redhat, SuSE, Turbo, Open)

Install the printer driver suitable for the operating system that runs on your computer. For installation procedures, see the relevant page as detailed below:

Installing the Windows printer driver:

Windows 95/98 ☞p.2-2 Windows 2000 ☞p.2-18 Windows NT4.0 ☞p.2-37

Installing the Macintosh PPD file: See the Operator’s Manual for Macintosh.

Installing the Linux print utility: See the Operator’s Manual for Linux.

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Operating Environment

This section explains the required environment for the printer driver. Before installing the printer driver, check that your computer meets the following requirements. If it doesn’t, the printer driver may not function properly.

Personal computer Operating system Windows 95 (English) or Windows 98

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Memory 64MB or more

I/O interface

Free space on hard disk 10MB or more (PCL6)

• Windows 2000

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For the operating environment and installation procedure for the Windows 2000 printer driver, see p.2-18.

• Windows NT 4.0 For the operating env ironment and installation procedu re for the W i ndo ws NT 4.0 printer driver, see p.2-37.

Parallel Network 10/100BaseT (UTP)

IBM PC or compatible with Pentium 200MHz or higher CPU

(English)

Centronics interface (Conforming to IEEE1284)

2MB or more (PS)

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Installation

This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows 98 printer driver.

NOTE

Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other applications.

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The following procedure assumes that the machine is a Di550 and that the printer driver is PCL6: Read the specific proper names accordingly if the machine is a model other than the Di550 and if, for example, the OS is Windows 95 and the printer driver is PS.

1. Click the [Start] button. From the menu that appears, select “Settings,” then

click “Printers.”

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2. The Printers window will appear. Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.

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3. The “Add Printer Wizard” will appear. Click the [Next>] button.

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4. A window will appear, asking how the printer is to be connected.

If your computer is directly connected to the machine, select “Local printer” and

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then click the [Next>] button.

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NOTES

• When installing the printer driver in a computer connected to the mac hine via a network, be sure to consult the network administrator.

• This is a request to be made of the network administrator. To install the printer driver in a computer connected to a network, select “Network printer” and click the [Next] button. Then, a window will appear prompting you to enter the network path: Enter the path.

5. A window will appear, prompting you to select the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click the [Have Disk...] button on the lower right part of the screen.

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6. The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Install the controller driver CDROM that is included with the controller in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

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7. Type the drive name in the “Copy manufacturer’s file from” box and click the [OK] button. To install PCL6 with Windows 95: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PCL6\W95 To install PS with Windows 95: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PS\W98 _W 95 To install PCL6 with Windows 98: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt 2k To install PS with Windows 98: I:\Windows\Printer Driver\PS\W98 _W 95 (As an example, the CD-ROM drive is drive I.)

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8. A “Printers” list appears. Select the driver to be installed and click the [Next>] button.

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PS driver is different for each model: Select according to model of the machine used.

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9. A window that prompts you to select the port will appear. Select the port (normally “LPT:”) to which the printer cable has been connected, then click the [Next>] button.

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10.A window that asks you to confirm the printer name will appear. Check the printer name. If you want to designate this printer as the default printer, select “Yes.” (In this example, the printer name is changed to “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”) Click the [Next>] button.

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11.A screen that allows you to select printing of a test page will appear. If you want to print a test p age, select “Yes (recommended).” If you elect not to, select “No.” It is recommended that a test page be printed to ensure that the printer driver has been installed properly. Now, click the [Finish] button.

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12.Installation will start.

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When all the files have been copied from the floppy disk, the corresponding icon will be added to the “Printers” window. This completes the installation.

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Test Print

If “Yes [recommended]” has been selected in step 11 to specify printing of a test page, test printing starts. Check that the printer name is correct.

Here is a typical test print page.

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Making General Settings Before Using the Printer

The printer driver requires setting of items that are common to all print jobs, including the port to which the printer cable is connected and optional devices configured with the machine. These settings must be made using property sheets available from the Properties command after the printer driver has been installed or whenever the operating environment is changed.

The most common settings were made when the printer driver was installed,

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meaning that you do not usually bother to change them. Some items must, however, be changed in the following cases.

Cases where changes are necessary

• You want to add a comment to distinguish the

printer from others

• The computer’s connecting port has been

changed

• You want to change the conditions for the

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display of a timeout error

• You want to designate a port to which the

machine is connected via a network ( this setting must be made on a computer connected to the machine via a network)

• This setting is not r e lated to printing. “Color

• You want to share the machine with other

computers connected to the same network (this setting must be made on the computer directly connected to the machine)

For details of “Device Options Setting”, see Chapter 3.

Applicable

property sheets “General” p.2-13

“Details” p.2-14

Management”

“Sharing” p.2-16

Ref. page

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Displaying a Property Sheet

There are two different steps to take to display a property sheet. The contents of a particular property sheet slightly differ depending on how you access it. Select the appropriate one according to your need.

(1) To display a property sheet from the printer folder (2) To display a property sheet from an application menu Below are the detailed procedures for each approach.

Displaying a Property Sheet from the Printer Folder

1. Click the [Start] button and select “Settings.” Then, click “Printers.”

2. Click the icon of “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”

3. Select “Properties” from the menu that will appear. This shows the property sheet.

It allows you to set the environment in which you will use the printer. The settings made through this method are valid in all applications.

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With PCL6, only OS standard property is displayed. When “--> 32bit Super Drive Setup” tab is clicked, exclusive property will be displayed .

Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu

1. Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application.

2. Make sure that the “Name” of the “Printer” is “Minolta Di550 PCL6”: If “Minolta Di550 PCL6” is not listed, click [ ▼ ] and, from the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Di550 PCL6.”

3. Click the [Properties] button. This shows the property sheet.

This method allows you to set the number of copies and paper for each document. Note that the settings made on the property sheet accessed through the application are valid only for that particular application.

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