Print Controller
User's Guide
© 1999 by Konica Business Technologies, Inc.
Acknowledgments
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A registered trademark from Agfa Corporation
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Microsoft ®
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Windows ™
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PowerPage ® & Power Smoothing ®
A trademark of Electronics for Imaging, Inc. (EFI)
This product contains the PowerPage ® interpreter from EFI.
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Disclaimer Notice
Konica Business Technologies, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that information in this manual is complete and accurate. However, constant efforts are also being made to improve and update the product. Therefore, Konica Business Technologies, Inc. shall not be liable for errors in this manual or for any consequential damages resulting from the use of this manual. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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W e l c o m e t o y o u r n e w p r i n t c o n t r o l l e r.
This device interfaces with your Konica printer main body, enabling you to print directly from your workstation.
Use this equipment according to instructions in this User's Guide, which includes print controller specifications, and describes details of the printer functions, printer drivers, and driver screens. A description of fonts, symbol sets and printer commands is also included in this manual.
Other product-related manuals are provided under separate cover. For example, the printer engine comes with a separate User's Manual, which is to be kept with the main body equipment. The optional network interface card comes with the User's Guide for the Network Administrator, which manual is formatted to fit into this binder.
Should you need assistance on technical matters not covered in this manual, please phone the Konica National Technical Support Center at 1(800)825-5664.
Konica is committed to serving you the best way possible. We welcome your comments on this manual.
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Please send correspondence regarding the User's Guide to the address shown below.
KONICA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Digital Systems Solutions Group & New Product Development
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Windsor, CT 06095
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Definition of Terms
CIC - Copier Interface Card
The hardware component inside the print controller (communication via PCI Bus) that interfaces with the 7040 print engine. Also referred to a PED (Print Engine Controller).
EIC - Engine Interface Card
The hardware component inside the 7040 engine that interfaces with the print controller.
DPI - Dots Per Inch
The image resolution of the printer engine.
Double-Buffering
The print controller is designed with an asynchronous connection between the Main CPU and the CIC. This allows the main CPU to rasterize pages into memory even when the print engine is busy printing pages from a previous job, or is being fed pages by the CIC. This is commonly known as 'double-buffering' and allows higher throughput.
E-RDH - Electronic Recirculating Document Handler
An electronic memory and processing system where each image is scanned once and stored in memory. Each image is output face down in the desired order and according to special options.
Error Diffusion
A 'dithering' or half toning system that does not use 'patterns' of dots, but places the dots in a pseudorandom distribution.
I/O - Input/Output
Refers to the Input and Output channels of the system.
OHP - Overhead Projection
The transparency media used in the bypass.
PCL - Printer Control Language
A term introduced by Hewlett Packard in their LaserJet series of printers. This product utilizes PCL-5E.
PostScript
A page description language designed by Adobe Systems Inc. This product utilizes Adobe PostScript Level 2.
VIS - Video Interface Specifications
Refers to the 7040 Video Interface Specifications.
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Konica IP-402+
FCC Regulations
The Konica IP-402+ generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, interference with radio communications may result. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J, Part 15, of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference from such equipment when it is operating in a commercial environment.
Users operating this equipment in a residential area are likely to cause interference, in which case they may be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Regulations
Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux de Class A prescrites dans le règlement sur la brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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Contents
Welcome toYour Printer Controller .............................................................. |
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Definition of Terms ......................................................................................... |
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Section 1: The Print Controller
Introduction ..................................................................................................... |
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System Configuration ..................................................................................... |
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The Settings .................................................................................................... |
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Media Support ................................................................................................ |
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Layout ............................................................................................................. |
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I/O Interfaces .................................................................................................. |
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Memory Configuration ............................................................................ |
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Specifications ........................................................................................... |
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Section 2: Printer Drivers
Installing Printer Drivers .......................................................................... |
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Checking the Version of A Printer Driver ................................................ |
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Printer Driver Screens .............................................................................. |
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PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 ............................................. |
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PCL Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 ...................................................... |
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PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 95 .............................................. |
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PCL Driver Screens for Windows 95 ....................................................... |
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Printing Modes ......................................................................................... |
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Tray Selection/Paper Selection ................................................................ |
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Font Selection ........................................................................................... |
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Font Characteristics .................................................................................. |
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PostScript Printer Language Fonts ................................................................. |
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PCL 5 Printer Language Fonts ....................................................................... |
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Section 3: Symbol Sets
Symbol Sets .................................................................................................... |
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Roman-8 Character Conversion Tables .................................................... |
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Section 4: PCL Printer Commands
PCL 5 Printer Commands .............................................................................. |
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Section 1: The Print Controller
The Print Controller
Introduction
The print controller interfaces directly with your Konica printer main body, enabling you to print directly from your PC or network.
This print controller supports PCL 5E and PostScript Level 1 & 2 compliant files and automatically uses the correct language for each print job, provided the print job follows specific industry standard conventions for detecting the beginning and end of each job.
Basically, print controller language detection works like this:
•To determine the language in which the job was created, the preprocessor checks the beginning of each job.
•When a specific language code is detected, the preprocessor switches to that language, and then processes the job.
•If the preprocessor cannot determine which language to use, the default language will be used for the job.
•The system determines when the end of job is reached by the end-of-file command of each language or by a 30-second time-out.
•For language switching to function correctly, the system must be able to detect when the end of job is reached.
PCL 5E: The PCL 5E interpreter of the print controller is PowerPCL from Pipeline Associates, Inc. It is an HP PCL 5E clone that supports multiple resolutions and PJL commands.
PostScript: The optional PostScript interpreter for the print controller is PowerPage2 from Pipeline Associates, Inc. This is a Level 2 PostScript interpreter that also has Level 1 compatibility. The PostScript programming language is specifically tailored to produce images in a device independent manner. PostScript language programs are reproducible on virtually any device without significant differences, except for differences created in the devices themselves.
PJL Commands: Many of the PJL commands, as defined by HP, are supported by the print controller. Several special functions are controlled in PCL mode via the PJL commands. In addition, commands to provide bidirectional (BiDi) functionality are also supported.
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The Print Controller
System Configuration
Your Konica print controller is based on an IBM compatible PC system that includes the following:
Intel Pentium Celeron 333 Motherboard
PCI
ISA bus slots
Standard168 pin DIMM memory IDE Hard Disk
3.5" floppy disk VGA Video Card
A keyboard or monitor may be used for diagnostic functions of the print controller.
The Copier Interface Card (CIC) of the print controller acts as a bridge between the Motherboard and the Engine Interface Card (EIC) installed in the print engine.
The CIC board contains a Motorola 68331 CPU and custom hardware and software for communicating with and controlling the print engine. The CIC card can be reprogrammed in the field via floppy disk, or through the network.
Settings
Default Settings
Default Paper Size |
Letter |
Default Resolution |
400 dpi |
Default Emulation |
PCL 5E |
Default Printer Quality |
Text Mode |
Serial Port Parameters |
19,200,N,8,1,Xon/Xoff |
Other Settings |
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E-RDH Print Order |
Normal |
Duplex |
Off |
Sheet Insertion |
Off |
Paper Thickness |
Normal |
Print Density |
Engine default |
Finisher Mode |
Job Offset |
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The Print Controller
Media Support
The Print Controller supports the following paper dimensions and orientations through the printer's main body.
USA (inches)
Tabloid-R |
(11 x 17) |
Legal-R |
(8.5 x 14) |
Letter-R |
(8.5 x 11) |
Letter |
(11 x 8.5) |
Half-Letter-R |
(5.5 x 8.5) |
A4 |
(297 x 210 mm) |
A4R |
(210 x 297 mm) |
B4R |
(364 x 257) |
Europe (millimeters)
A3R |
(297 x 420) |
A4 |
(297 x 210) |
A4R |
(210 x 297) |
A5R |
(210 x 148) |
B4R |
(364 x 257) |
B5 |
(182 x 257) |
B5R |
(257 x 182) |
F4R |
(330.2 x 203.2) |
NOTE: An 'R' next to the paper size indicates that the short edge feeds first.
Special Media
Paper type can be specified from the print job screen. Overhead transparency material (OHT/OHP), thick paper, and thin paper can only be used through the manual bypass tray. After selecting the manual bypass tray, you will be prompted to insert the requested paper size into the tray.
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The Print Controller
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1.Before connecting cables to the print controller, be sure to turn power Off.
2.Plastic caps are provided to cover the Serial Port and Parallel Port (see Rear View illustration). When the printer connection port is not used, be sure to cover the port with a plastic cap.
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The Print Controller
I/O Interfaces
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PCL 5E
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Print Controller plus Memory
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The Print Controller
Memory Configuration
Most of the print controller memory is used for rasterizing the image. A small portion is used for the system operation (see NOTE).
The basic print controller configuration includes 32 MB of RAM, which allows 1-bit mode printing at 400 dpi on all paper sizes. The print controller may be upgraded to 512 MB in 32/64/128 MB increments to allow 8-bit Grayscale printing on Tabloid (11"x17") A3 paper, or double buffering on smaller paper sizes.
When using the E-RDH in the one-sided mode, printing will be performed simultaneously while the print controller rasterizes the pages in the print job and sends them to the E-RDH memory. While pages are being printed from the E- RDH memory, the print controller continues to rasterize the next print job in the sequence.
The more memory in the print controller, the more pages it can rasterize while waiting for the previous job to print. A typical example of the memory requirements for a Letter page is as follows:
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8-Bit |
400 DPI |
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1,870 Kbytes |
14.96 Mbytes |
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4,207 Kbytes |
33.66 Mbytes |
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32 MBytes installed = 15 pages @ 1-Bit, 400 DPI NOTE: ~2.7 MB used for system.
You may select various image quality modes from your print driver screen to produce various levels of grayscale. The following Table shows the available image quality modes and the grayscale levels they produce.
Print Mode |
Print Engine |
Print Controller |
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1-Bit Mode |
1-Bit Mode |
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8-Bit Mode |
8-Bit Mode |
256 Levels |
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Memory Upgrade Modules
To obtain optimal printer performance, Konica recommends that DIMM modules be installed by a Konica certified technician. For details, contact your Konica service representative; or the Konica National Technical Support Center, at 1(800) 825-5664.
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The Print Controller
Specifications
System |
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Architecture |
IBM Compatible PC System |
Processor |
Intel Pentium Celeron 333 |
Memory |
32 MB standard/512 MB max. |
Hard Drive |
IDE compatible |
Floppy Drive |
3.5" Floppy Disk |
Input/Output Interfaces |
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Serial |
RS-232C Serial Standard |
Connector |
DB9 male |
Baud Rates |
4,800~19,200 (default: 19,200) |
Parallel |
IEEE 1284 compatible bidirectional |
Network Connectivity |
Compatible |
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Optional KN-101, KN-201, or KN-301 |
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Ethernet Network Interface: 10/100BaseT |
PDL Support |
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PCL 5E |
Optional |
PostScript |
Font Support |
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PCL |
45 PCL Fonts |
PostScript |
35 PostScript Fonts (optional) |
Driver Software |
Windows 3.1, 3.11, Windows 95 |
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Section 2: Printer Drivers
Printer Drivers
Installing Printer Drivers
Windows 3.x
The Printer Drivers that come with the IP-402 Print Controller are actually software programs that enable you to control all the printing settings for the selected printer.
Before you can print from your application (e.g., spreadsheet or word processor), the appropriate printer driver must be installed on your computer system.
Installing Printer Drivers is a simple procedure that includes the following:
•Installing a specific printer driver
•Assigning a port to the printer
•Specifying settings for your printer (optional)
•Setting the default printer
Installing a Specific Printer Driver (ex. Windows 3.x Printer Driver)
1.Double-click the Main icon in Program Manager.
2.Choose the Control Panel icon.
3.In the control Panel window, choose the Printers icon.
4.Choose the Add button.
5.In the List Of Printers box, select Install Unlisted or Updated Printer. Depending upon the printer driver version, you may need to use the Browse button to find and select the driver. Then, click on OK until you get to the Add Unlisted or Updated Printer box.
NOTE: To install a driver that is listed, but not installed, simply highlight it in List of Printers box.
6.Choose the Install button.
7.Insert the disk containing the printer driver into your floppy drive, The default for the Konica drivers is drive A. If you are using a different drive, specify it. When the appropriate drive is selected, click on OK.
8.In the Add Unlisted or Updated Printer box, select the appropriate driver and click on OK.
9.The printer name will appear in the list of installed printers.
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Printer Drivers
Installing Printer Drivers
Windows 3.x
Assigning a Port
By default, LPT1 will be assigned to the newly installed printer.
1.To assign a different port, click on the Connect button.
2.In the Ports list, select the port you want to assign to the printer.
NOTE: When installing to a network, up to three LPT printers can be assigned (LPT1, LPT2, LPT3) without having to add more through the WIN.INI file. Should it be necessary to add more than three printers, click on the Help button in the Connect box for instructions.
Tip: If you print to LPT1 in Windows 3.x and LPT1 is redirected to another port, the printer will not print. To correct this, select LPT1.DOS in the Connect dialog box.
Specifying Printer Settings
This is an optional step for making changes to the default printer settings, such as paper size or orientation. These settings can be temporarily overridden from within your application.
1.Click on the Setup button in the Printers dialog box.
2.When the Setup box is displayed, make the desired selections.
Setting the Default Printer
When you install a printer, it will automatically be highlighted in the Printers dialog box.
1.Highlight the printer you want as the default printer.
2.Click on the Set As Default Printer button.
NOTE: Some applications act as a control panel, making their settings become the system default. This is not a function of the driver.
Printer Drivers 2-3
Printer Drivers
Checking the Version of A Printer Driver
Windows 3.x
There may be times when you need to know if you are using the most up-to-date printer driver. Use the following procedure to check the version of a printer driver.
1.Highlight the driver in the Printers dialog box.
2.Click on the Setup button.
3.Click on the About button.
4.The About dialog box will be displayed with the printer version shown.
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Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Screens
For convenience, selected printer driver screens are displayed starting on the next page to show the various screens for making printing selections. Samples include PostScript printer driver screens for Windows 3.1; and PCL and PostScript printer driver screens for Windows 95.
The Windows 3.1 screens are similar to those in Windows for Workgroups. Many Windows 95 screens are similar to those in WindowsNT.
When you select Print from your application, a screen displays that is specific for your installed driver. You may use the default settings shown on the screen, or you may select options associated with each printing mode.
For a description of Printing Modes and Fonts that are available, see the pages following sample driver screens.
Making Print Selections From Your Printer Driver Screen
1.From your printer driver screen, click on the desired printing mode.
2.Scroll options associated with the mode by clicking the up or down arrows.
3.When all desired settings are indicated on the screen, click on OK.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Paper Source |
The Paper Source screen allows you to select a specific tray, or use the Auto Select mode, which is the default setting.
Auto Select mode means that the printer will select an appropriate tray that contains the paper size indicated.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Options |
The Options screen displays printer features that allow you to control the finishing style of your print job by selecting,
•Offsetting or stapling when printing multiple sets
•Print quality mode for graphic images
•Print density mode for reducing toner consumption
•Edge Smoothing to close feathered edges
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 Advanced Options
The Advanced Options screen allows you to select:
• Fonts
To change the default font currently in use, click the arrow in the Send to Printer field to display the options.
• Memory
Increase the amount of memory allocated for storing pages.
• Graphics
Change resolution to handle complicated text or halftone images.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Offset Mode |
When printing multiple sets, use the Offset mode to separate one printed set from another.
Click Offset On, then click on OK.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Staple Mode |
When printing multiple sets, use the Staple mode to staple each set. Click on Staple to display the current setting.
If the current setting is acceptable, then click on OK. Click on the arrow to view further available setting options.
•Single Portrait mode places a staple in the upper left corner of a portrait document.
•Single Landscape mode places a single staple in the upper left corner of a landscape document.
•Double Staple mode places two staples along the left edge of a portrait or landscape document.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Print Quality |
Use the Print Quality mode when your image includes graphics or halftones requiring a resolution that is higher than the Text mode.
Click on Print Quality to display the current setting. Select the mode that is appropriate for the original image. Click the arrow to view further available setting options.
Use the Very high mode for true grayscale printing.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Print Density |
Print Density allows you to print with reduced toner consumption.
Click on Print Density. The current setting will be displayed in the field below it. To change the setting, click on the desired mode or click on the arrow to view further options.
•Toner Saver mode uses 80% of the amount of toner normally used.
•Draft mode uses 60% of the amount of toner normally used.
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Printer Drivers
PostScript Driver Screens for Windows 3.1 |
Paper Size |
Paper Size allows you to select a specific tray size. The default paper size is indicated.
Click the arrow for Paper Size to scroll to the desired size. Double click on your selection, then click OK.
Printer Drivers 2-13
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