Konica Minolta PI1501 00-GB User Manual

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User Manual

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

1.1	Welcome to Minolta ......................................................................	1-1
1.2	Roadmap of this Manual...............................................................	1-3
	Where to find what in this User's Manual........................................	1-3
	Brief explanation of special type styles and
	method of presentation ...................................................................	1-4

2 Connecting the Printer Controller

2.1	System Requirements ..................................................................	2-1
2.2	Connecting the Copier to a Personal Computer ........................	2-2
2.3	Integrating the Copier in a Network ............................................	2-3
	As "Shared Printer" .........................................................................	2-3
	As "Network Printer" (option) ..........................................................	2-4

3 Installing the Printer Driver

3.1	Notes on Installing the Printer Driver..........................................	3-1
	Don't be afraid of the installation!....................................................	3-1
	General Information on the Printer Driver .......................................	3-2
	Information on Installing a Network Printer .....................................	3-2
3.2	CD-ROM Installation .....................................................................	3-3

4 Printer Settings – Windows NT4.0 only

4.1	Calling up the Printer Properties.................................................		4-1
4.2	Defining the Printer Settings........................................................		4-3
	The "Device Settings" Index Card...................................................		4-3
	•	Form To Tray Assignment ...........................................................	4-3
	•	Installed Memory .........................................................................	4-4
	•	Soft Fonts ... ................................................................................	4-4
	•	Halftone Setup ............................................................................	4-5

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5	Working with the Printer Driver
	5.1	Points to Watch! ...........................................................................		5-1
	5.2	Working with the Printer Driver – Windows 95/98.....................		5-2
		Displaying the Printer Driver Settings.............................................		5-2
		Index Card "General"......................................................................		5-3
		• Comment.....................................................................................		5-3
		•	Separator Page ...........................................................................	5-3
		•	Print Test Page ...........................................................................	5-3
		Index Card "Details" .......................................................................		5-4
		•	Printer Port Selection ..................................................................	5-4
		•	Printer Driver Selection ...............................................................	5-4
		•	Timeout Settings .........................................................................	5-4
		•	Spool Settings.............................................................................	5-5
		•	Port Settings................................................................................	5-5
		Index Card "Sharing" ......................................................................		5-6
		•	Not Shared ..................................................................................	5-6
		•	Shared As ...................................................................................	5-6
		Index Card "Paper".........................................................................		5-7
		•	Paper Size...................................................................................	5-7
		•	Orientation...................................................................................	5-8
		•	Paper Source ..............................................................................	5-8
		•	Copies .........................................................................................	5-8
		•	Unprintable Area .........................................................................	5-8
		Index Card "Graphics" ....................................................................		5-9
		•	Resolution ...................................................................................	5-9
		•	Dithering......................................................................................	5-9
		•	Intensity.....................................................................................	5-10
		Index Card "Fonts" .......................................................................		5-11
		•	TrueType Fonts.........................................................................	5-11
		Index Card "Device Options" ........................................................		5-12
		•	Printer Memory..........................................................................	5-12
		•	Printer Memory Tracking...........................................................	5-13
	5.3	Working with the Printer Driver – Windows NT4.0 ..................		5-14
		Displaying the Printer Driver Settings...........................................		5-14
		Index Card "Page Setup"..............................................................		5-15
		•	Paper Size.................................................................................	5-15
		•	Paper Source ............................................................................	5-16
		•	Copy Count ...............................................................................	5-16
		•	Orientation.................................................................................	5-16

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.................................................................Index Card "Advanced"		5-17
•	Paper/Output – All Settings .......................................................	5-17
•	Graphic – Resolution .................................................................	5-17
•	Document Options – Halftone Color Adjustment.......................	5-18
•	Document Options – Scan for Rules .........................................	5-18
•	Document Options – Print Text as Graphics .............................	5-18
•	Document Options – Metafile Spooling .....................................	5-19

6	Printing
	6.1	Starting a Print Job (Copier without Fax Kit Option).................	6-1
		Copier loads Paper from a Paper Tray ...........................................	6-1
		Copier loads Paper from the Manual Bypass Tray .........................	6-2
	6.2	Starting a Print Job (Copier with Fax Kit Option) ......................	6-3
		Copier loads Paper from a Paper Tray ...........................................	6-3
		Copier loads Paper from the Manual Bypass Tray .........................	6-3
	6.3	Cancelling a Print Job ..................................................................	6-4

7 Troubleshooting

7.1	If Printing is not possible... ..........................................................	7-1
7.2	Copier without Fax Kit Option .....................................................	7-1
7.3	Copier with Fax Kit Option ...........................................................	7-2

8 Appendix

8.1	Technical Specification ................................................................	8-1
	Interface ..........................................................................................	8-2
8.2	End-user Licence Agreement ......................................................	8-3
8.3	Index.............................................................................................	8-15

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Introduction	1

1 Introduction

1.1Welcome to Minolta

Thank you for your decision to purchase a Minolta printer controller.

To achieve the best possible results and to use your printer option effectively, this User's Manual provides you with information on the following topics:

Installing the printer controller.

Working with the printer driver.

Troubleshooting.

Read this User's Manual carefully before operating your printer for the first time, and always keep the manual within easy reach.

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1	Introduction

These documents may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in an archive system or translated without the express prior written consent of Minolta Co. Ltd.

We reserve the right to make changes to the content of this manual.

Trademarks

Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

IBM® is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines, Inc.

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1.2Roadmap of this Manual

Where to find what in this User's Manual

You don't know exactly where to find the information you need? The following table is designed to help you.

To find information on a specific problem quickly and precisely, please refer to the index at the end of the User's Manual.

	No.	Title of chapter	Content of chapter
	1	Introduction	Introductory remarks and information on how to use
			this User’s Manual.

2		Connecting the Printer	The available options for the connection of the copier
		Controller	to your personal computer (PC).

3		Installing the printer driver	A brief explanation on the procedure of installing the
			printer driver.

4		Printer Settings –	Details on the various additional settings you need to
		Windows NT4.0 only	perform when using the Windows NT4.0 operating
			system.

5		Working with the printer	Details on the various settings you can carry out in
		driver	the printer driver, e.g.:
			• Selecting size of paper
			• Defining the number of copies
			• Choosing the order of printing

6		Printing	Details on how to start print jobs.

7		Troubleshooting	Help with analysing and rectifying faults.

8		Appendix	A collection of additional, helpful information, e.g.:
			•	Technical specification
			•	Index

Note

For further information on the printer driver please refer to the readme file located in the following path on the printer driver CD-ROM (we assume that D: is the name of the CD-ROM drive): D:\MANUAL\GB\README.TXT

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1	Introduction

Brief explanation of special type styles and method of presentation

Special type styles and methods of presentation are used in this User's Manual to highlight various circumstances. The following examples will help you to recognize and deal with the most important of these.

CAUTION

This is a warning!

A warning alerts you to danger to life and limb or to damage that could result to the machine by treating it improperly.

The arrow refers you to safety measures that must be taken to prevent the hazard.

[Menu]	key on the control panel / button on the printer driver with
	the description “Menu“
ERROR	Shows you the display with the message 'Error'

Single action to be performed (there are no other steps)

1Step 1 of a series of actions

2Step 2 of a series of actions, etc.

? Help is available here.

The approach that is suggested Here you can see what has to be done.

here is sure to get you to your desired result.

This is a helpful tip

Text passages that are identified in this manner provide you with tricks and handy tips to make it even easier to work with the printer.

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2 Connecting the Printer Controller

2.1System Requirements

If you wish to use your copier as a printer for your PC, the following system requirements are necessary to ensure trouble-free printing.

Software:

Microsoft Windows 95,Microsoft Windows 98 or

Microsoft Windows NT4.0.

Hardware:

IBM PC/AT-compatible with 486-66 MHz processor or better,min. 16 MB RAM,

min. 8 MB hard drive space,CD-ROM drive.

Interfaces:

Parallel port (IEEE 1284 type B) or

Ethernet interface connector – 10BaseT/100BaseTX (option).

WARNING

Incorrect cable types can cause interference to radio communications.

This device may only be operated when equipped with a shielded interface cable. The use of other cable types can impair radio communications. According to EC guidelines, this is not permitted.

Use a shielded interface cable.

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2.2Connecting the Copier to a Personal Computer

Connect the copier to the PC by means of a parallel cable or a USB parallel adapter cable.

Copier

Parallel cable

IEEE 1284 type B

Printer board

Please note the following points:

The parallel connecting cable should not be longer than 2 m, otherwise the standards covering electromagnetic compatibility will be infringed.

If the copier is not to be connected to a PC, then the parallel connecting cable should be removed from the copier’s parallel port. This protects the copier against electrostatic discharges which could otherwise cause the copier to malfunction.

A USB parallel adapter cable is required when connecting to a USB (cable not included in the scope of supply).

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2.3Integrating the Copier in a Network

As "Shared Printer"

Connect the copier to a printer server meant for “shared printer“ use. For that purpose use a parallel connecting cable (IEEE 1284 type B) or a USB parallel adapter cable.

LAN line

Parallel interface cable or

USB parallel adapter cable

PC	PC	PC connected
		to a network

Always consult the network’s system administrator for advice.

Please note the following points:

The parallel connecting cable should not be longer than 2 m, otherwise the standards covering electromagnetic compatibility will be infringed.

An USB parallel adapter cable is required when connecting to a USB (cable not included in the scope of supply).

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As "Network Printer" (option)

An optional network interface card is required to use the copier as a network printer. Please contact Customer Support for details.

Connect the copier to a network. Use an Ethernet interface cable (10BaseT/100BaseTX) for this purpose.

LAN line

Ethernet interface cable

	PC			PC
				PC

Always consult the network’s system administrator for advice.

Please note the following point:

If the copier is not to be connected to a network, then the connecting cable should be removed from the copier’s Ethernet interface connector. This protects the copier against electrostatic discharges which could otherwise cause the copier to malfunction.

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3 Installing the Printer Driver

3.1Notes on Installing the Printer Driver

Don't be afraid of the installation!

The MINOLTA installation program is designed so that even people not accustomed to working with computers can easily accomplish it. You will be led step by step through the installation process. All you need to do is follow the installation program.

Before you begin the installation, you should be clear on the following points:

	What operating system is running on your computer?
	What is the letter for your CD-ROM drive (D, E, etc.)?
	Is your printer a local printer or a network printer?
	Local printer:
	When the printer is connected directly to your computer via a parallel
	interface cable or a USB cable.
	Shared printer:
	When the printer is directly connected to a print server via a parallel
	interface cable or a USB cable.
	Network printer (option):
	When the printer is integrated in a computer network (an optional
	network interface card is required).

Note

We recommend that you install the printer driver in the language of your operating system.

General Information on the Printer Driver

The printer driver is contained on a CD-ROM supplied with the printer option. If your computer has no CD-ROM drive, you can download the printer driver from the Internet. You will find the latest version of the printer driver under the address http://www.minoltaeurope.com.

Information on Installing a Network Printer

You can install the printer as a local printer or as a network printer. Please note the following points when installing as a network printer:

If you would like to access the printer from a server based on Windows 95, first install the printer driver from the server using the installation program. Do not use the hardware wizard for printer installation.

If your printer will not be printing any documents in a network environment, set the data spool format of the client to RAW.

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3.2CD-ROM Installation

The CD-ROM supplied with the printer option starts automatically after being loaded into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. You are guided through the installation routines step by step.

Note

Please keep your Windows installation CD-ROM ready for the installation of the printer driver.

1Make certain that the printer is connected to your personal computer locally or through a network.

2Switch on the printer.

3Switch on the computer and start Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0.

4Place the printer driver CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The installation program starts automatically.

? The installation program does not start automatically?

Call up Windows Explorer and open the CD-ROM’s directory.

Double-click on “Minolta.exe“ to start the installation program.

5Follow the subsequent instructions of the installation program.

If the printer driver was successfully installed, then the icon for the “Minolta Pi1501“ printer appears in the printer folder.

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4 Printer Settings – Windows NT4.0 only

If you use the Windows NT4.0 operating system some additional settings of the printer software must be carried out.

Note

The screenshots used here are examples. The actual display may differ due to your system configuration.

4.1Calling up the Printer Properties

1In the “Start“ menu, select “Settings – Printers“. The “Printers“ dialog box appears.

2Click on the “Minolta Pi1501“ icon.

3In the “File“ menu, select “Properties“.

This opens the “Minolta Pi1501 Properties“ dialog box.

The “Minolta Pi1501 Properties“ dialog provides you with the following index cards:

General

Here you can enter general settings for network printing and can print a test page.

Ports

Here you can specify the printer port settings.

Scheduling

Here you can organize the scheduler for network printing.

Sharing

Here you can enter the permissions to authorize/unauthorize other users for using this copier via network. To use the copier as a Shared Printer, please refer to the Windows User’s Manual.

Security

Here the system administrator defines special user rights.

Device Settings

Here you enter detailed printer hardware features.

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	4	Printer Settings – Windows NT4.0 only

Note

From this list only “Device Settings“ depend on your copier. The other index cards are provided by the Windows operating system. Therefore only “Device Settings“ are explained in this manual.

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4.2Defining the Printer Settings

The "Device Settings" Index Card

These settings enable you to:

Define the paper drawers/trays available on your copier and define which size of paper is placed in which drawer/tray.

Define the memory installed inside the copier.

Download Soft Fonts to the copier.

Define Halftone Setup values for gray scale output of the copier.

Form To Tray Assignment

Here you define the paper drawers/trays available at your copier and which paper size is placed in which drawer/tray.

1Check the following:

Which paper drawers/trays are fitted to your copier?

Which paper size is placed in which drawer/tray?

2Call up the printer properties, see page 4-1.

3Click on the “Device Settings“ index card. The “Device Settings“ index card appears.

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