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Copyright 2001 MINOLTA CO., LTD.
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Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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For the U.S.A. Users
FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interface, and (2) this device must accept any interface received,
including interface that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE
è 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 can radiate radio
frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
è 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
è 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 nonshielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio
communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.
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For Canada Users
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 Issue 3)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme a 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 nonshielded cables is likely to result in interference with radio
communications and is prohibited under EU directives.
For Users of the Class B regulation’s countries
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.
For Users except the Class B regulation’s countries
WARNING
è 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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Getting Ready
1Getting Ready
1.1System Requirements
Operating System
l Microsoft Windows 95
l Microsoft Windows 98
l Microsoft Windows Me
l Microsoft Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0
l Microsoft Windows 2000
When the network interface card is installed, the printer controller will run
in the following environment.
Connect the printer controller to the computer using either of the
following two methods.
To connect to the parallel port
Using a parallel cable, locally connect the printer directly to a computer.
Refer to “2.1 Connecting to the Parallel Port (Local Connection)” on page
2-2.
To connect to the Ethernet 10/100Base-T port
If the printer is to be used on a network, connect it using a
10/100Base-T cable.
Refer to “2.2 Connecting to the Ethernet 10/100Base-T Port (Network
Connection)” on page 2-3.
IMPORTANT
è If the printer is to be used on a network, the optional network interface
card NC-3 must be installed.
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Connecting to a Computer
2.1Connecting to the Parallel Port (Local Connection)
Use the parallel cable to connect the parallel port of the printer controller
to the parallel port of the computer.
IMPORTANT
è Be sure to use a shielded parallel cable. Use of an unshielded cable
may result in radio frequency interference.
è The parallel port is compatible with IEEE1284 Type B standards.
1 Make sure that the Digital Copier and the computer to be connected
to the Digital Copier are turned OFF.
2 Connect one end of the parallel cable to the parallel port (printer port)
of the computer.
3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port of the printer
controller installed in the Digital Copier.
This completes the connection of the printer controller to the
computer.
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2.2Connecting to the Ethernet 10/100Base-T Port
(Network Connection)
If the printer is to be used on a network, connect the network interface
card to the network (LAN).
IMPORTANT
è This connection requires the optional network interface card NC-3.
è Be sure to use a shielded cable for the Ethernet 10/100Base-T cable.
Use of an unshielded cable may result in radio frequency interference.
1 Make sure that the Digital Copier is turned OFF.
2 Connect one end of the Ethernet 10/100Base-T cable to the 10/
100Base-T port of the network interface card, and then connect the
other end of the cable to the hub.
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This completes the network connection.
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Installing the Printer Driver
3Installing the Printer Driver
This section explains the procedure for installing the printer driver in the
CD-ROM that comes with the printer controller.
The installation procedure differs according to the computer’s operating
system. See the page indicated below for the installation procedure
corresponding to your computer’s operating system.
l “3.1 Windows 95/98/Me” on page 3-2
l “3.2 Windows NT 4.0” on page 3-4
l “3.3 Windows 2000” on page 3-7
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3.1Windows 95/98/Me
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Turn on the Digital Copier.
2 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 95, 98 or Me.
3 Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer controller into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
4 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
5 Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
6 Click the [Next] button.
7 Select “Local printer”.
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NOTE
è For details on specifying network settings, refer to “7 Network
Printing in a Windows Environment” on page 7-1. Since other network
settings must first be specified, temporarily install the printer driver
under a local connection.
è For the network printer settings, consult with the network
administrator.
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8 Click the [Next] button.
9 Click the [Have Disk] button.
10Click the [Browse] button.
11Specify the printer driver directory on the CD-ROM for the
environment being used, and then click the [OK] button.
(Example: CD-ROM drive\English\Win 98\PCL6\)
Then click the [OK] button.
12Click the [OK] button.
13Click the [Next] button.
14Specify the port (LPT1, 2, etc.) where the printer controller is
connected.
15Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
complete the installation.
16After installation is complete, check that the icon for the installed
printer appears in the “Printers” window.
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17Eject the CD-ROM from your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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3.2Windows NT 4.0
NOTE
è When installing the printer driver on Windows NT 4.0, be sure to log
in with Power User or higher-level privileges.
1 Turn on the Digital Copier.
2 Turn on your computer and start up Windows NT 4.0.
3 Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer controller into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
4 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
5 Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
6 Select “My Computer”.
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NOTE
è For details on specifying network settings, refer to “7 Network
Printing in a Windows Environment” on page 7-1. Since other network
settings must first be specified, temporarily install the printer driver
under a local connection.
è For the network printer settings, consult with the network
administrator.
7 Specify the port (LPT1, 2, etc.) where the printer controller is
connected.
8 Click the [Next] button.
9 Click the [Have Disk] button.
10Click the [Browse] button.
11Specify the printer driver directory on the CD-ROM for the
environment being used, and then click the [OK] button.
(Example: CD-ROM drive\English\Win NT\PCL6\)
Then click the [OK] button.
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12Click the [OK] button.
13Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
complete the installation.
14After installation is complete, check that the icon for the installed
printer appears in the “Printers” window.
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15Eject the CD-ROM from your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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Installing the Printer Driver
3.3Windows 2000
NOTE
è When installing the printer driver on Windows 2000, be sure to log in
with Power User or higher-level privileges.
1 Turn on the Digital Copier.
2 Turn on your computer and start up Windows 2000.
3 Insert the CD-ROM that comes with your printer controller into your
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
4 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
5 Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
6 Click the [Next] button.
7 Select “Local printer”. (Do not check the “Automatically detect and
install my Plug and Play printer” box.)
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Installing the Printer Driver
NOTE
è For details on specifying network settings, refer to “7 Network
Printing in a Windows Environment” on page 7-1. Since other network
settings must first be specified, temporarily install the printer driver
under a local connection.
è For the network printer settings, consult with the network
administrator.
8 Specify the port (LPT1, 2, etc.) where the printer controller is
connected.
9 Click the [Next] button.
10Click the [Have Disk] button.
11Click the [Browse] button.
12Specify the printer driver directory on the CD-ROM for the
environment being used, and then click the [OK] button.
(Example: CD-ROM drive\English\Win NT\PCL6\)
Then click the [OK] button.
13Click the [OK] button.
14Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
complete the installation.
15After installation is complete, check that the icon for the installed
printer appears in the “Printers” window.
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16Eject the CD-ROM from your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
This completes the installation of the printer driver.
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3.4Uninstalling the Printer Driver
If it is necessary to delete the printer driver, for example, to re-install it,
follow the procedure described below.
1 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
2 In the “Printers” window, click the “Minolta Di152 (Di183) PCL6”
printer icon.
3 Select “Delete” from the “File” menu.
4 Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to
complete the uninstallation.
For Windows 2000, follow the procedure below.
For Windows 2000
1 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
2 With no printer selected in the “Printers” window, select “Server
Properties” from the “File” menu.
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3 Display the [Drivers] tab on the Print Server Properties dialog box.
4 Select “Minolta Di152 (Di183) PCL6”, and then click the [Remove]
button.
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Printer Driver Settings
4Printer Driver Settings
From the printer driver setup dialog, various printer settings can be
specified from the computer. The procedure for displaying this dialog and
for specifying the various settings in this dialog is described below.
4.1Displaying the Printer Driver Setup Dialog
Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
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2 In the “Printers” window, click the “Minolta Di152 (Di183) PCL6”
printer icon.
3 For Windows 95, 98 or Me, select “Properties” from the “File” menu.
m For Windows NT 4.0, select “Documents Defaults” from the “File”
menu.
m For Windows 2000, select “Printing Preference” from the “File”
menu.
The following printer driver setup dialog appears.
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Printer Driver Settings
Tip
The tabs other than four rightmost tabs of this dialog differ according
to the computer’s operating system. With Windows NT 4.0 and 2000,
these tabs do not appear.
These four rightmost tabs can be viewed if the setup dialog is
displayed by clicking the [Properties] button in the application’s print
dialog.
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Printer Driver Settings
4.2Common Settings
This section contains descriptions of the settings common to all the four
tabs ([Setup], [Paper], [Quality], and [Device Option]).
OK
Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made.
Cancel
Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.
Apply
Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
Easy Set
To save the current settings, click the [Save] button. Afterward, the saved
settings can be selected from the drop-down list.
Select “Factory’s Defaults” from the drop-down list to reset the functions
of the tab to their original values.
If a setting is selected from the drop-down list, the button changes to the
[Delete] button. If the [Delete] button is clicked, the selected setting is
deleted.
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Printer Driver Settings
Page Layout/Printer Figure
If “Page Layout” is selected, a sample of the page layout is displayed.
This allows you to check the paper size, and “N-up” and “Watermark”
settings.
If “Printer Figure” is selected, a diagram of the printer construction is
displayed. All installed options are displayed, and the tray currently
selected under “Paper Source” on the [Setup] tab (all trays if “Auto” is
selected) appears in light blue.
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