Konica Minolta NC-6 User Manual

User Manual

Network Interface Card

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NC-6

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1Welcome

1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements...................................................1-2

1.2 About PageScope Light................................................................1-2

2 Getting Ready

2.1 Selecting the Network Print Method............................................2-2

For Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/

Windows ME...............................................................................2-2

For Windows NT 4.0...................................................................2-3

For Windows 2000......................................................................2-4

For Windows XP.........................................................................2-5

For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client).......................2-6

Supported Environments............................................................2-6

2.2 Checking the Setup Procedures..................................................2-7

Peer-to-Peer Printing..................................................................2-7

LPR / PORT 9100 Printing .........................................................2-8

IPP Printing.................................................................................2-9

NetWare Server/Client (except NDPS).....................................2-10

NetWare Server/Client (NDPS) ................................................2-10

3 Checking the Accessories

3.1 Accessories...................................................................................3-1

4 Connecting the Network Cable

4.1 Types of Cable That Can Be Used...............................................4-1

4.2 Connecting the Network Cable ....................................................4-1

5 Assigning an IP Address

5.1 Entering the IP Address From the Control Panel.......................5-1

5.2 Assigning an IP Address..............................................................5-2

6 Printing the Configuration Page

7 Connecting the Computer and Copier

7.1 Procedures Described in This Chapter.......................................7-1

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7.2 Setting Up the Network Connections ......................................... 7-2

7.2.1 Peer-to-Peer Printing ................................................................. 7-2

Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/

Windows ME .............................................................................. 7-2

7.2.2 LPR Printing............................................................................... 7-3

Windows 2000 ........................................................................... 7-3

Windows NT 4.0......................................................................... 7-5

Installing the Microsoft TCP/IP Printing Service ........................ 7-5

Setting Up the LPR Connection ................................................. 7-5

7.2.3 Printing to Port 9100 .................................................................. 7-6

Windows 2000/ Windows XP..................................................... 7-6

7.2.4 IPP Printing ................................................................................ 7-7

Windows 2000/ Windows XP..................................................... 7-7

Check the IPP Settings Using PageScope Light ....................... 7-7

Setting Up the IPP Print Connection.......................................... 7-8

7.2.5 Connecting a Copier to the NetWare Server ............................. 7-9

Supported Environments ........................................................... 7-9

Setting Up NetWare 4.x/ 5.x/ 6 Print Server Mode .................... 7-9

Setting Up NetWare 4.x/ 5.x/ 6 Remote Printer Mode ............. 7-10

Setting Up NetWare 5.x/ 6 Novell Distributed Print Service

(NDPS)..................................................................................... 7-12

Creating an NDPS Printer Agent ............................................. 7-12

Setting Up the Windows Computer for the NetWare Client ..... 7-13

8 Using PageScope Light

8.1 What is PageScope Light? .......................................................... 8-1

8.2 System Requirements.................................................................. 8-3

8.3 Accessing PageScope Light ....................................................... 8-3

8.4 Using PageScope Light ............................................................... 8-3

8.5 About the Screen Layout............................................................. 8-4

8.6 Logging In as an Administrator .................................................. 8-5

Logging In to Administrator Mode .............................................. 8-5

8.7 About the File Download Function ............................................. 8-5

Types of File That Can Be Downloaded .................................... 8-5

9 Appendix

9.1 Product Specifications................................................................. 9-1

9.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 9-2

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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.

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Welcome

1 Welcome

This manual provides information on setting up and using a copier as a network 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 this manual 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.

Screen images used in this manual may differ from the actual screen display.

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1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements

PageScope is 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.

Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.

All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

1.2 About PageScope Light

If a network interface card (NIC) is installed, you can use the PageScope Light network utility. PageScope Light is a network utility that allows you to modify network and other settings over the network instead of from the device itself.

All you need in order to use PageScope Light is a Web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) installed on your computer. It is not necessary for any special software to be installed. For instructions on using PageScope Light, refer to “8 Using PageScope Light”.

Welcome

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Getting Ready

2 Getting Ready

This manual provides detailed information on using a copier as a network printer. However, not all information provided will be required by all users.

This chapter is designed to make it easier to find the information and procedures required for your setup.

1 First, select the most suitable network printing method for your

system. (“Selecting the Network Print Method” on page 2-2)

2 Next, check the procedures required to perform network printing

operations that meet your needs. (“Checking the Setup Procedures” on page 2-7)

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2.1 Selecting the Network Print Method

Once a network card has been installed, various methods for network printing become available. This section describes how to select the appropriate network print method for the type of operating system that you are using.

For Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME

■ Peer-to-Peer

■ Network Setup Utility

TCP/IP protocol

Windows 95 (OSR2.5) Windows 98 Windows 98 SE Windows ME

Getting Ready

Peer-to-Peer Printing

G Using the Peer-to-Peer Utility, you can connect a copier and computer

to the same network.

G The Peer-to-Peer Utility is automatically installed when you install the

printer driver.

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

Network Setup Printing

G Using the Network Setup utility, you can connect a copier and

computer to the same network.

G The Network Setup utility is included on the PageScope CD provided.

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

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Note

For instructions on using the Network Setup utility to set up network printing, refer to the manual included on the PageScope CD.

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Getting Ready

For Windows NT 4.0

LPR Printing

G You can connect a copier and computer via the LPR Print Service.

G The LPR Print Service is available with a standard installation of the

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

■ LPR

TCP/IP protocol

Windows NT 4.0

operating system.

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Getting Ready

For Windows 2000

■ LPR

■ IPP

■ PORT9100

TCP/IP protocol

Windows 2000

LPR Printing

G You can connect a copier and computer via the LPR Print Service.

G The LPR Print Service is available with a standard installation of the

operating system.

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

IPP Printing

G You can connect a copier and computer via the IPP Print Service.

G The IPP Print Service is available with a standard installation of the

operating system.

G HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), which is part of the TCP/IP

protocol is used. Businesses and organizations may have a firewall set up to prevent unauthorized access, however, it should normally be possible to traverse an HTTP firewall. This allows you to print to network printers beyond the firewall via an IPP connection.

Printing to Port 9100

G You can connect a copier and computer via the Port 9100 Print

Service.

G The Port 9100 Print Service is available with a standard installation of

the operating system.

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

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Getting Ready

For Windows XP

IPP Printing

G You can connect a copier and computer via the IPP Print Service.

G The IPP Print Service is available with a standard installation of the

G HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), which is part of the TCP/IP

Printing to Port 9100

G You can connect a copier and computer via the Port 9100 Print

G The Port 9100 Print Service is available with a standard installation of

G The TCP/IP protocol is used.

■ IPP

■ PORT9100

TCP/IP protocol

Windows XP

operating system.

Service.

the operating system.

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Getting Ready

For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client)

When using NetWare, you can use a computer running Windows as a NetWare client to print to a copier via a NetWare server.

NetWare server

TCP/IP protocol or IPX/SPX protocol

NetWare client PC (Windows computer)

Supported Environments

The controller supports the system environments described below.

NetWare version Protocol Emulation Service mode

NetWare 4.x IPX NDS/Bindery PServer / NPrinter

NetWare 5.x/6 IPX NDS/Bindery PServer / NPrinter

TCP/IP NDPS (lpr)

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Getting Ready

2.2 Checking the Setup Procedures

This section describes the required procedures for setting up network printing for the selected network print method.

Peer-to-Peer Printing

1 Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package.

(“3 Checking the Accessories”)

2 Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”)

3 Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for

the copier. (“5 Assigning an IP Address”)

4 Print the Configuration Page and check the settings. (“6 Printing the

Configuration Page”)

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Note

The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not equipped with the optional PCL printer controller or fax option.

5 Install the printer driver. The Peer-to-Peer Utility is installed when you

install the printer driver.

❍ For instructions on installing the GDI driver, refer to “GDI Printer

Controller” in the manual provided with the copier. For instructions on installing the optional PCL driver, refer to “PCL Printer Controller” in the manual provided with the PCL printer controller.

6 Add a network port to the computer. (“7 Connecting the Computer and

Copier”)

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Getting Ready

LPR / PORT 9100 Printing

1 Check that all of the accessories have been included in the package.

(“3 Checking the Accessories”)

2 Connect the network cable. (“4 Connecting the Network Cable”)

3 Specify the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway settings for

the copier. (“5 Assigning an IP Address”)

4 Print the Configuration Page and check the settings. (“6 Printing the

Configuration Page”)

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Note

The Configuration Page cannot be printed for copiers that are not equipped with the optional PCL printer controller or fax option.

5 Install the printer driver.

❍ For instructions on installing the GDI driver, refer to “GDI Printer

6 Add a network port to the computer. (“7 Connecting the Computer and

Copier”)

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Konica Minolta NC-6 User Manual

Contents

1 Welcome

1.1 Trademark Acknowledgements

1.2 About PageScope Light

2 Getting Ready

2.1 Selecting the Network Print Method

For Windows 95 (OSR 2.5)/ Windows 98/ Windows 98 SE/ Windows ME

For Windows NT 4.0

For Windows 2000

For Windows XP

For NetWare (NetWare Server/ Windows Client)

Supported Environments

2.2 Checking the Setup Procedures

Peer-to-Peer Printing

LPR / PORT 9100 Printing