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. To prevent possible
hazardous conditions, never attempt to disassemble or alter any pieces
of equipment, either.
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.
Microsoft, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, 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.
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1Before Using the Printer Driver
1.1Features of the Printer Driver
This controller is an image controller designed to use the machine as a
printer, 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, to 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.
NOTES
è Some functions offered by the machine cannot be combined, such as
Staple and Hole-Punch, and some others may not be possible
because of the paper size involved. The functions that cannot be
selected appear dimmed.
Furthermore, 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.
è 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.
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Various Printing Functions
l Makes prints that are sorted into complete sets of the originals or
grouped into uncollated groups, each containing prints of one
original. For details, see page 3-21.
l Prints two pages of originals on both front and back sides of a single
sheet of paper. For details, see page 3-9.
Long Edge Binding
l Enlarges or reduces the image on the original. For details, see page
3-19.
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l Prints two pages or four pages of originals on a single sheet of paper.
A maximum of 16 pages of originals can be printed on a single sheet
of paper. For details, see page 3-7.
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2up
l Prints four pages of originals on both front and back sides of a single
sheet of paper. For details, see page 3-9.
l Places text in the background. For details, see page 3-8.
4up
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l Makes prints of complete sets of the originals, stapled together or
punched for filing, see page 3-10.
By using Sorting, you can make complete sets of documents for
immediate delivery without having to do any further processing.
l Adds a reference number (Distribution Number) to each document set
during printing.
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l Prints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored
paper). For details, see page 3-9.
l 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. For details, see page 3-9.
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l Folds copies during finishing. For details, see page 3-18.
CreaseHalf FoldingZ-Folding
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Administrative Functions
l Different accounts can be managed for printing records, just as when
using the machine as a copier.
l Printing of confidential documents may be withheld until a legitimate
password is entered on the machine.
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1.2Settings 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.
l Copier:
The machine is used as a copier.
The machine starts the print cycle only after it has received 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.
l 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 data for one page, the machine starts printing,
accepting no 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
l On Line key
Even if On Line key is pressed, On Line/Off Line of printer cannot be
switched.
A lit lamp indicates that the machine is in the On Line mode.
l 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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1.3Installing the Printer Drivers
To make 100% use of the functions offered by the machine mounted with
the controller, install the attached printer drivers in your computer. The
controller is furnished with the following printer drivers:
l PCL6 printer driver for Windows 95
l PCL6 printer driver for Windows 98/Me/2000
l PCL6 printer driver for Windows NT4.0
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:
l Windows 95/98/Me, see page 2-1
l Windows 2000/NT4.0, see page 2-10
For PostScript Printer Driver, refer to “Fiery X3 GETTING STARTED” in
separate manual.
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2Installing the Printer Driver
2.1Windows 95/98/Me
Operating Environment
This section explains the required environment for the printer driver.
Before installing the printer driver, make sure that your computer meets
the following requirements. If it doesn’t, the printer driver may not
function properly.
2
Personal computerIBM PC or compatible with an 80486, AMD, or
Operating systemWindows 95 (English)
Memory24MB or more
I/O interfaceParallelCentronics interface
Network10/100BaseT (UTP)
Pentium processor
Windows 98 (English)
Windows Me (English)
(Conforming to IEEE1284)
l Windows 2000/NT 4.0
For operating environment and installation procedure for the
Windows 2000/NT 4.0 printer driver, see page 2-10.
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Installation
This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows 98
printer driver.
NOTES
è Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other
applications.
è For Windows 98 read Windows 95 or Windows Me as necessary,
according to the applicable OS.
1 Click the [Start] button. From the menu that appears, select
“Settings,” then click “Printers.”
2 The Printers window will appear. Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
3 Start the “Add Printer Wizard.” 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 controller, select “Local
printer” and then click the [Next>] button.
2
NOTES
è When installing the printer driver in a computer connected to the
controller via a network, be sure to consult the network administrator.
è 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 path to the printer server: Enter the
path.
TIP
To make settings for using the network, it is recommended that you
read “Fiery X3 for Pi5500 Getting Started”, which comes with the
controller.
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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.
6 The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Install the controller
driver CD-ROM that is included with the controller in the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
7 Type the file location of the driver to be installed in the “Copy
manufacturer’s files from” box. (As an example, the CD-ROM drive is
drive I.)
To install the driver with Windows 95:
I:\Printer Driver\PCL6\W95
To install the driver with Windows 98/Me:
I:\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt2k
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8 A “Printers” list will appear.
Select the driver to be installed and click the [Next>] button.
9 A window that prompts you to select the port will appear. Select the
name of the port (normally “LPT:”) to be used and click the [Next>]
button.
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10A 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 Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”)
Click the [Next>] button.
11A screen that allows you to select printing of a test page will appear.
If you want to print a test page, select “Yes (recommended).” 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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12Installation will start.
When installation is completed, the corresponding icon will be added
to the “Printers” window.
This completes installation.
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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 any
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 changes.
The most common settings were made when the printer driver was
installed, meaning that you do not usually need to change them. Some
items must, however, be changed in the following cases.
Cases where changes are necessaryApplicable property sheets
l You want to add a comment to distinguish the printer
from others
l The computer’s connecting port has been changed
l You want to change the conditions for the display of
a timeout error
l You want to designate a port to which the machine is
connected via a network (this setting must be made
on a computer that is connected to the controller via
a network)
l This setting is not related to printing.“Color Management”
l 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
controller)
l You want to change the setting in the “Minolta
Pi5500ver2 PCL6 Properties” dialog box.
For details, see Chapter 3.
2
“General”
“Details”
“Sharing”
“32-bit Super Driver Setup”
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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 differ slightly 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 Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”
3 Select “Properties” from the menu that will appear. This will display
the property sheet.
This method 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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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 Pi5500ver2
PCL6”: If “Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6” is not listed, click [Ä] and, from
the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Pi5500ver2 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.
TIPS
To set the Device Options Setting, which need not be changed unless
device is changed, open from the printer folder to set.
To show a property sheet other than Setup, click the corresponding
tab located on the top part of the screen.
2
NOTE
è The steps to display a property sheet may be different depending on
the application. Follow the correct procedure according to the
application. The procedure above is based on the application
WordPad.
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2.2Windows 2000/NT 4.0
Operating Environment
This section explains the required environment for the printer driver.
Before installing the printer driver, make sure that your computer meets
the following requirements. If it doesn’t, the printer driver may not
function properly.
Installing the Printer Driver
Personal computerIBM PC or compatible with an 80486, AMD, or
Operating systemWindows 2000 (English)
Memory64MB or more (Windows 2000)
I/O interfaceParallelCentronics interface
Network10/100BaseT (UTP)
Pentium processor
Windows NT 4.0 (En glish)
32MB or more (Windows NT)
(Conforming to IEEE1284)
l Windows 95/98/Me
For operating environment and installation procedure for the
Windows 95/98/Me printer driver, see page 2-1.
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Installation
This section explains the installation procedure for the Windows 2000
printer driver.
NOTES
è Before starting to install the printer driver, be sure first to quit all other
applications.
è Before starting to install the printer driver, log in with Administrator.
è The screen for installation differs between Windows 2000 and
Windows NT 4.0.
è For Windows 2000 read Windows NT 4.0 as necessary according to
the applicable OS. Two function or item names are given as
applicable if they differ between the two OSs.
1 Click the [Start] button. From the menu that appears, select
“Settings,” then click “Printers.”
2 The Printers window will appear. Double-click the “Add Printer” icon.
3 Start the Add Printer Wizard.
Click the [Next>] button.
2
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NOTE
è This screen is not available on Windows NT 4.0. Go to step 4.
4 A screen that allows you to select the type of connection for the
printer will appear. If the controller is directly connected to the
computer, select “Local Printer”.
NOTES
è When installing the printer driver in a computer connected to the
machine via a network, be sure to consult the network administrator.
è Different function or item names are given on Windows NT 4.0. Read
“My Computer” for “Local printer” and “Network printer server” for
“Network printer.”
TIP
To make settings for using the network, it is recommended that you
read “Fiery X3 for Pi5500 Getting Started”, which comes with the
controller.
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5 Click the [Next>] button.
6 A window that prompts you to select the port will appear. Select the
name of the port to be used and click the [Next>] button.
7 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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8 The “Install From Disk” dialog box will appear. Install the controller
driver CD-ROM that is included with the controller in the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
9 Type the file location of the driver to be installed in the “Copy
manufacturer’s files from” box. (As an example, the CD-ROM drive is
drive I.)
To install the driver with Windows 2000:
I:\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt2k
To install the driver with Windows NT 4.0:
I:\Printer Driver\PCL6\W98Nt2k\WinNT4
10A “Printers” list will appear.
Select the driver to be installed and click the [Next>] button.
11A 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 Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”)
Click the [Next>] button.
12A screen will appear that allows you to select whether to share the
printer or not. If you share the printer with other users, select “Shared”
and type the share name in the box to the right of “Share Name.” If
not, select “Do not share this printer.” Click the [Next>] button.
NOTE
è Different function or item names are given on Windows NT 4.0. Read
“Shared” for “Share as” and “Not shared” for “Do not share this
printer.”
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13A screen that allows you to select printing of a test page will appear.
If you want to print a test page, select “Yes.” 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. Click the [Next>] button.
14A screen showing the details of settings you have made now will
appear. As the last step, click the [Finish] button.
2
15Installation will start.
When installation is completed, the corresponding icon will be added
to the “Printers” window. This completes installation.
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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 any
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 changes.
The most common settings were made when the printer driver was
installed, meaning that you do not usually need to change them. Some
items must, however, be changed in the following cases.
Cases where changes are necessaryApplicable
l You want to add a comment to distinguish the
printer from others
l You want to share the machine with other
computers connected to the same network (this
setting must be made on the computer that is
directly connected to the controller)
l The computer’s connecting port has been
changed
l You want to change the conditions for the
display of a timeout error
l You want to designate a port to which the
machine is connected via a network (this setting
must be made on a computer that is connected
to the controller via a network)
l You want to restrict use conditions of printer.
l You want to change settings in spool condition.
l You want to change OS-dependent settings.
l This setting is not related to printing.“Color
l You want to restrict access to the machine
l You want to check the accounts of the machine
users
l This setting is not related to printing."Processing"
l You want to specify a time frame for the
machine operation.
property sheets
“General”
“Sharing”
"Ports"
"Advance"Function
Management”
"Security"
"Scheduling"Function
Remark
available only in
Windows 2000
Function
available only in
Windows 2000
available only in
Windows NT 4.0
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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 differ slightly 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 Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”
3 <To display the General sheet>
Click “Properties” from the [File] menu.
<To display Printing Preferences sheet>
Click [Printing Preferences…] from the [File] menu. This opens the
[Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6 Printing Preferences].
This method allows you to set the environment in which you will use the
printer. The settings made through this method are valid in all
applications.
2
NOTE
è Different function or item names are given on Windows NT 4.0. Read
“Document Defaults..” for “Printing Preferences..”
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Displaying a Property Sheet from an Application Menu
<Windows 2000>
1 Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application.
2 Make sure that the “Select Printer” of the “General” is “Minolta
Pi5500ver2 PCL6”: If “Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6” is not listed, click
[Ä] and, from the menu that will then appear, select “Minolta
Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”
<Windows NT 4.0>
1 Select [Print...] from the [File] menu of the application.
2 Make sure that the “Name” of “Printer” is “Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6”:
If “Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6” is not listed, click [Ä] and, from the
menu that will then appear, select “Minolta Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”
3 Click the [Properties] button. This will display the property sheet.
This method allows you to set the number of copies and type of paper for
each document.
Note that the settings made on the property sheet accessed through the
application are valid only for that particular application.
TIPS
To set the Device Options setting, which need not be changed unless
device is changed, open from the printer folder to set.
To show a property sheet other than Setup, click the corresponding
tab located on the top part of the screen.
NOTE
è The steps to display a property sheet may be different depending on
the application. Follow the correct procedure according to the
application. The procedure above is based on the application
WordPad.
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3Property Sheets
3.1Description of Each Property Sheet
The property sheet enables you to change the settings indicated below.
For a detailed description of each function, see the corresponding
reference page.
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Property sheetOutline of settings that can be changed
[Setup]Allows you to set the paper take-up tray and paper
[Paper]Allows you to set basic printing conditions, such as
[Quality]Allows you to set general items related to graphics,
[Device Options
Setting]
[Job Management]Sets the copy track function.
–Allows you to save and read the contents of the
exit tray.
Also allows you to set high level printing functions
such as two-sided printing, booklet creation, N-up
printing, OHP interleaving, Watermark, Cover Mode,
Staple, Punch and Folding.
number of copies, paper size, print orientation and
print zoom ratio.
Also allows you to set functions related to sorting.
such as resolution, halftone processing and image
processing method.
Also allows you to set TrueType fonts.
Allows you to set optional equipment installed on the
machine.
Allows you to lock a printing job.
Also allows you to print the distribution number.
settings on a “Setup”, “Paper”, “Quality”, “Job
Management” or “Device Options Setting” property
sheet.
Reference
page
3-7
3-19
3-24
3-2
3-26
3-5
NOTE
è Refer to Chapter 2 for the procedure for displaying “Properties.”
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3.2“Device Options Setting” Property Sheet
Functions of the “Device Options Setting” Property Sheet
This property sheet allows you to set the options installed on the
machine. Make sure you select the options correctly. Otherwise, some
functions may be unusable or printing errors may occur. The settings
must match the machine configuration.
There is no need to set any options that are fitted to your machine but that
are not listed in the “Installable Options” list.
Property Sheets
1
1. Device Options
Set the options installed in the machine.
m Installable Options:
This is a list of installable options. Select the desired options from
this list.
Available settings:
Dup+2way Tray, Dup+LCC, Duplex Cabinet, LCT, Mailbin
Finisher, Multi-staple Finisher, Single-staple Finisher, Folding
Finisher, Hard Disk Drive in Copier
m Add:
Pressing this button adds the selected option.
m Remove:
Pressing this button removes the selected option.
m Installed Options:
This is a list of currently installed options. Select it when you wish
to remove an option.
2
3
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m Mailbox Setting:
NOTE
è If the Dup+2way Tray, Duplex Cabinet, and Dup+LCC are not
correctly selected, it may not be possible to select the Finisher
correctly.
2. User Name
The user name set in the printer driver is displayed with Fiery LCD,
Web Spooler and Comand WorkStation.
Setting range: 8 characters max
NOTE
è These may not appear, depending on OS or network environment.
3. About…
Click to display the manufacturer and version number of the printer
driver.
3
<when Mailbin Finisher is installed>
You can add a name to each mailbin of Mailbin Finisher.
For details, see page 3-4.
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“Mailbox Setting” Dialog Box
<when Mailbin Finisher is installed>
Allows you to set the names of the mailbins in Mailbin Finisher.
1
2
3
1. MailBox
This is the bin name editing box.
Setting range: max 20 characters
2. Apply
Press to finalize a changed name.
3. Bin list
Displays a list of names of currently set bins.
To change the name of a bin, select the name you wish to change.
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3.3Functions that are Common to Various Property
Sheets
Functions that are Common to Various Property Sheets
These functions are common to property sheets from the “Setup”
property sheet to the “Job Management” property sheet.
1
2
3
1. Easy Set
Allows you to call and use the settings stored in each property sheet.
m Easy Set Name:
Allows you to call the settings stored in each property sheet.
m Save (Delete):
Used to save/delete the settings of property sheets.When you
touch the [Save] button to save the contents of a property sheet,
the “Save Easy Set Name” dialog box will appear. For details, see
page 3-6.
When you touch [Delete], the stored set contents are deleted.
NOTES
è Depending on environment used, contents of Save/Delete will be
different. For details, see page 6-6.
è Watermark, Custom Paper, Mailbox Name, and Font Substitution
Table are not set.
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TIPS
If the set contents have changed, the [Save] button will appear.
If the set contents are the Easy Name contents, the [Delete] button will
appear.
2. Paper preview/Machine preview
Allows you to display/change over the paper preview and machine
preview.
m Page Layout:
The layout of the printed data on a single page is displayed as an
image. This allows you to check the status for N-up printing and
two-sided printing, for example.
m Printer Figure:
When the paper take-up tray and the paper exit tray have been
set, the paper take-up tray and paper exit tray are displayed in
green.
Functions of the “Save Easy Set Name” Dialog Box
Use to save print setting data.
Before pressing the [Save] button, be sure to set the contents of each
property sheet.
1
1. Easy Set Name
Add a name to the stored contents.
m Number of registrations:
Depending on environment used, the number of registrations will
be different. For details, see page 6-6.
m Number of characters:
max 10 characters
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3.4“Setup” Property Sheet
Functions of the “Setup” Property Sheet
This property sheet allows you to set the paper take-up tray, paper exit
tray and various high grade printing functions.
3
1
2
3
1. N-up
Outputs multiple originals on one sheet of paper.
m N-up: Set the N-up number.
Available settings: Off, 2up, 4up, 6up, 9up, 16up
m Border line: Sets the layout border
m N-up Style: Sets the printing layout
4
5
Horz. Horz. Vert. Vert.
DescendingAscendingDescendingAscending
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NOTE
è If you print a document that contains pages of different sizes and/or
different directions in the same job, the image may be partially cut or
images may overlap each other.
TIP
The printing layout is displayed on the Page Layout.
2. Watermark
Prints a specific word in the background as a watermark.
m Text:
Select the word to be entered as the watermark from the list.
Available settings:
<NONE>, CONFIDENTIAL, COPY, DO NOT COPY, DRAFT,
FINAL, PROOF, TOP SECRET, or a word set by the user
m 1st Page Only:
Select whether to insert a watermark on only the first page or on
all pages.
m Edit Watermark:
Set the format, position, and so on, of the watermark characters.
For details, see page 3-11.
NOTES
è When using this function together with the cover page function, if you
set printing to “None” with the cover page function and choose
setting to print a watermark on only the first page, the watermark will
be printed on the second page.
è This function may not operate with some applications.
è Depending on environment used, contents of Save/Delete will be
different. For details, see page 6-7.
TIP
A view of the watermark will be displayed on the Page Layout.
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3. Duplex / Booklet
Specifies two-sided printing and Booklet printing.
m Off:
m Short Edge Binding:
m Long Edge Binding:
m Booklet Left Binding:
m Booklet Right Binding:
NOTE
è If you print a document that contains pages of different sizes and/or
different directions in the same job, the image may be partially cut or
images may overlap each other.
3
Not set
Two-sided printing takes place so that the short edge is bound.
Two-sided printing takes place so that the long edge is bound.
Four pages are printed on both sides of a single sheet of paper so
that when the sheet is folded in the middle it forms a booklet (left
bound).
Four pages are printed on both sides of a single sheet of paper so
that when the sheet is folded in the middle it forms a booklet (right
bound).
TIP
Short Edge Binding, Long Edge Biding, Booklet Left Binding and
Booklet Right Binding will be displayed on the Page Layout.
4. Paper Source
Selects the machine tray to be used.
Sets the cover page function and the OHP interleaving function.
m Paper Source:
Select the machine tray to be used. The selectable paper sizes are
limited by the types of paper take-up trays installed in the
machine.
Available settings: Auto, Manual Feed, Tray1~4, LCC, LCT
m Media Type:
Select the type of paper.
Setting values:
Plain, Thick, Thin, Transparency, Tab, Trace, and User-Defined
m Detail of Paper Source:
Set the cover page function and OHP interleaving function. For
details, see page 3-14.
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NOTE
è Some paper sizes cannot be selected. For details, refer to the
Operator’s Manual of the machine.
TIPS
Set the paper take-up tray using [Device Options Setting].
The paper take-up tray used is displayed in green on the Printer
Figure.
5. Output Setting
This function selects the tray in the machine to which the paper is to
be distributed.
Settings can also be made for finishing functions including stapling,
hole punching, and folding.
m Paper exit destination:
Select the machine tray to which you wish to distribute the prints.
The selectable paper exit trays are limited by the type of finisher
installed in the machine.
Mailbin Finisher: Auto, Mailbin
Except Mailbin Finisher: Auto
m Mailbin paper exit destination:
If Mailbin is selected as the paper exit destination, set the mailbin
to which you wish to distribute the paper.
m Detail of Output Setting:
Set stapling, punching or folding. For details, see page 3-16.
NOTE
è Some paper sizes cannot be selected. For details, refer to the
Operator’s Manual of the machine.
TIPS
Set the type of finisher using [Device Options Setting].
The paper take-up tray used is displayed in green on the Printer
Figure.
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Functions of the “Watermark” Dialog Box
This dialog box allows you to set the text to be inserted using the
Watermark function, and also the text style.
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1
2
3
4
5
1. Preview
This is the watermark preview.
2. Name
Select a registered watermark from the list.
Available settings:
<NONE>, CONFIDENTIAL, COPY, DRAFT, FINAL, PROOF, TOP
SECRET, DO NOT COPY, user setting
3. New
Used to create new text.
When you select this item, a dialog box for making detailed settings
appears.
4. Edit
Used to edit text selected in (2).
When you select this item, a dialog box for making detailed settings
appears.
5. Delete
Deletes text selected in (2).
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Watermark detailed settings
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Name
Enter the name under which you wish to register the watermark.
Number of registrations:
Depending on environment used, the number of registrations will be
different. For details, see page 6-7.
Number of characters: max 20 characters
2. String
Enter the text to be printed as a watermark.
Number of characters: max 255 characters
3. Type Face
Specify a font from String to be printed as a watermark.
Specify a font from the fonts (PC font) installed in the OS.
4. Size
Specify the font size of the characters.
Setting range: 8pt~200 pt (in 1pt steps)
5. Style
Specify the font style of the characters.
m Bold: Prints bold characters.
m Italic: Prints italic characters.
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6. Shading
Specify the density of the characters.
Setting range: 5%~100% (in 5% steps)
7. Angle
Specify the angle of the characters with respect to the paper.
m Fixed Angle:
m User Setting:
8. Position
Specify the position at which you wish to print a watermark.
m Center:
m User Setting:
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Standard fixed angle of the driver.
Available settings:
Horizontal, Diagonal, Vertical, User Setting
If you select User Setting from Fixed Angle, you can set any
desired angle.
Setting range: -180°~+180° (A – (minus) value rotates the
characters clockwise, 0 leaves the characters parallel to the
paper, and a + (plus) value rotates the characters
counterclockwise.)
The watermark is printed at the center of the paper.
You can specify a position by entering numbers in the Horizontal
and Vertical boxes.
Setting values:
Horizontal: -999pt~999pt (in 1pt steps)
Vertical:-999pt~999pt (in 1pt steps)
(72pt = 1inch)
TIPS
Specify the position from the center. The Horizontal positive direction
is to the right, and the Vertical positive direction is upward.
You can view the set contents using (1) Preview.
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Functions of the “Detail of Paper Source” Dialog Box
This function sets the cover page function and the OHP interleaving
function.
1
1. Cover Page
This function is used to print a document with front and back cover
pages. You can print on the front cover, or leave it blank.
m Front Cover Page:
Activates the front cover function.
m with Image (Front Cover Page):
Prints on the front cover.
m Back Cover Page:
Adds a back cover.
m with Image (Back Cover Page):
Prints on the back cover.
m Cover Paper Source:
Select the tray for the front cover and back cover papers.
Available settings: Manual Feed, Tray1~Tray4, LCC, LCT
2
NOTES
è When using special paper, such as thick paper, the paper sometimes
may not be distributed to the selected paper exit destination.
è You can set Manual Feed, Tray1~Tray4, LCC and LCT using “Paper
Source”.
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TIP
The tray containing the paper on which the body of the document is
to be printed is displayed in green on the Printer Figure.
2. Interleaving Paper
This function inserts sheets (interleaving sheets) between sheets of
OHP film when printing on OHP film. You can either leave these
sheets blank or print the same image as that printed on the OHP film.
m OHP Interleaving:
m with Image:
NOTES
è Select paper source for OHP interleaves using “Paper Source”.
è Only Manual Feed is available as the paper source for the OHP film.
No other paper sources can be selected.
3
Activates the OHP interleaving function.
Prints an image on the interleaving sheet.
TIP
The OHP film tray is displayed in green on the Printer Figure.
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Functions of the “Detail Of Output Setting” Dialog Box
Settings can be made for finishing functions including stapling, hole
punching and folding.
1
2
3
1. Staple <when Mailbin Finisher, Single-staple Finisher, Multi-staple
Finisher or Folding Finisher is installed>
This function allows you to staple one set of printed documents at a
time.
m Off:
Printed documents are not stapled.
m Corner Staple:
Printed documents are stapled at their corners.
m Long Edge:
<when Multi-staple Finisher or Folding Finisher is installed>
The documents are stapled along the long edge.
m Short Edge:
<when Multi-staple Finisher or Folding Finisher is installed>
The documents are stapled along the short edge.
m Center:
<when Folding Finisher is installed>
The documents are stapled at thecenter.
NOTES
è If “Staple” is set, printed pages are fed out into the Elevator Tray.
è The stapling position is either the top left corner or the top right corner
depending upon the direction of the paper and the printing direction.
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NOTES
è If the capacity of Mailbin Finisher, Single-staple Finisher, Multi-staple
Finisher or Folding Finisher is exceeded, the stapling operation may
be canceled. Refer to the Operator’s Manual of the machine.
è If you print a document consisting of pages of different sizes in the
same printing job, stapling may be canceled.
è Take care when printing a document consisting of pages facing
different directions, since the stapling position will be determined by
the direction of the first page.
è You cannot set certain sizes or kinds of paper. For details, refer to the
Operator’s Manual of the machine.
2. Punch <when Mailbin Finisher, Multi-staple Finisher or Folding
Finisher is installed>
This function allows you to punch holes in the printed document.
m Off:
m Long Edge:
m Short Edge:
m Punch Holes <Inch area only>:
3
The document is not punched.
The document is punched along the long edge
The document is punched along the short edge.
Set the number of holes to be punched.
NOTES
è Number of punch holes can be specified only when Multi-staple
Finisher is installed.
è “Punch Holes” is not displayed for Metric area.
è You cannot punch certain sizes of paper. Also, you may be unable to
punch the paper at certain positions. For details, refer to the
Operator’s Manual of the machine.
è If you select Long Edge in the manual bypass take-up mode, the
paper may sometimes fail to be punched.
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3. Folding <when Folding Finisher is installed>
Select the desired paper folding function.
m Off:
Printed pages are not folded.
m Just Output Size [Z-Fold]:
Finished paper size matches specified paper size.
For Inch system: Finished paper size matches letter size.
For Metric system: Finished paper size matches A4 size.
Whether Z-folding is possible or not depends on paper size.
For paper size with Z-folding, refer to the operator’s manual of this
machine.
m Half Folding:
Printed pages are folded in two at their center.
m Crease:
A crease is made in printed pages.
NOTE
è If Folding is combined with Hole-Punch or Staple, the Hole-Punch or
Staple function to be used is restricted depending on the specific
type of the Folding function combined. For details see page 6-1.
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3.5“Paper” Property Sheet
Functions of the “Paper” Property Sheet
The “Paper” property sheet allows you to make basic printer settings.
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1
2
1. Original Document Size
Sets the original size.
m Paper size:
Select the original size.
Available settings:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Invoice,
11×17, 11×14, FLS1, FLS2, FLS3, FLS4, Special sizes
m Edit Custom:
Used to set a special size. For details, see page 3-22.
3
4
5
6
NOTES
è When using the custom size paper, first load the papers into the
Manual Feed Tray and then input the paper sizes on the Touch Panel
of the machine.
è Depending on environment used, contents of Save/Delete will be
different. For details, see page 6-8.
2. Output Paper Size
Sets the size of the paper on which prints are to be made.
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m Output Paper Size:
Activates the specification of the size of printing paper.
m Paper size:
Select the size of the printing paper.
Available settings:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, Invoice,
11×17, 11×14, FLS1, FLS2, FLS3, FLS4, Special size
m Fit to Paper:
The prints are output at a zoom ratio that matches the size of the
printing paper.
m Scaling:
Specify the print zoom ratio.
Setting range: 20 ~ 400%
NOTES
è If you select a size of paper not loaded in the machine or Manual
Feed, the machine will give a message prompting you to add paper
to Tray1, Tray2, or the manual bypass port and enter into a standby
state.
è If the setting made in “Original Document Size” does not match the
size specified in the application with “Fit to Paper” selected, the
machine will use the paper size set in the application.
3. Copies
Specify the number of sets of prints to be made. Enter the value either
directly or by pressing [ ] or [Ä].
Seting range : 1 to 999 sets
NOTE
è When using the OHP interleaving function, set the number of sets of
prints to “1”.
4. Collate
This function is not available.
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5. Sorting
Select the sorting method.
m Non-sort:
m Group:
m Sort:
TIPS
If you output prints to the Elevator Tray when the Single-staple
Finisher, Multi-staple Finisher or Mailbin Finisher is installed, the prints
are output in a sawtooth manner.
When the Folding Finisher is installed or if none of the finishing options
is installed, the prints are output in a criss-cross manner.
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Multiple number of copies are printed for each page. For
example, when five sets of copy are to be printed, five copies are
printed for each page. Prints are not sorted.
Multiple number of copies are printed for each page. Prints are
sorted by page.
Copies are printed for each set. For example, when five sets of a
10-page document are to be made, prints are sorted and
arranged for each set. (Five sets of a 10-page document are
prepared.)
The following are the minimum requirements for permitting crisscross sorting using:
Stacks of paper of the same size are loaded in the lengthwise and
crosswise directions.
The Staple, Punch or Cover mode is not set.
6. Orientation
Select the orientation of the image. You can check the selected
direction using Page Layout.
m Portrait:
Printing is done lengthwise.
m Landscape:
Printing is done crosswise.
TIP
A Portrait or Landscape print appears on the Page Layout.
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Functions of the “Custom Paper” Dialog Box
Use this dialog box to set special sizes of paper.
1
2
3
4
1. Paper Name
Select the paper name from the Custom Paper list.
2. New
This function allows you to set a special size of paper. When it is
selected, the dialog box changes to the Custom Paper Setting Dialog
Box.
Number of registrations:
Depending on environment used, the number of registrations will be
different. For details, see page 6-8.
3. Edit
Edits Custom Paper selected in (1). When this is selected, the dialog
box changes to the Custom Paper Setting Dialog Box.
4. Delete
Deletes Custom Paper selected in (1).
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Custom Paper setting dialog box
1
2
1. Name
Enter the Name of the Custom Paper
Setting range: Max 20 characters
2. Size
Set the paper size.
Setting range:
m Width:
m Height:
3. Unit
Switches input units of paper size between inch and metric.
3
3
3 15/16 inch ~ 11 11/16 inch (Unit = inch)
100 mm ~ 297 mm (Unit = mm)
5 13/16 inch ~ 17 inch (Unit = inch)
148 mm ~ 432 mm (Unit = mm)
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3.6“Quality” Property Sheet
Functions of the “Quality” Property Sheet
Property Sheets
1
2
3
4
1. Resolution
Select the printing resolution.
Setting range: 600 × 600 dpi
2. Halftoning
Select dithering.
m Standard:
Normal dithering takes place.
m High Quality:
High quality dithering takes place.
m Photocopy:
Rougher dithering takes place.
5
NOTE
è Printing with High Quality will take a little more time than with
Standard.
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TIP
When output image is to be copied or faxed, “Photocopy” may be
proper setting in certain cases.
3. Contrast
Perform contrast adjustment.
Setting range: 0 ~ 100
4. Brightness
Perform brightness adjustment.
Setting range: 0 ~ 100
5. All Raster
Select whether or not to perform raster printing.
Available settings: On, Off
NOTE
è Depending on the application, normal printing may not be obtained if
this is not set to “On”.
3
6. Smoothing
Correct the edges of the printed image.
Available settings: On, Off
NOTE
è This function is used with a document whose contents are mainly
text. Using the function with a photo image could even dirty the
produced image.
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3.7“Job Management” Property Sheet
Functions of the “Job Management” Property Sheet
1
2
3
Property Sheets
1. Account Code
Check this box when using the copy track function. An account code
is attached to each printing job, enabling you to carry out
management at the machine. In order to use this function, copy track
function must be set at the machine.
When the copy track function is set at the machine, printing may
sometimes fail to take place until the account number designated at
the machine is correctly set.
m Account Code:
Makes the copy track function valid.
m Account Number:
Enter the access number set in the machine.
Setting range: 0002 ~ 9999 (4 digits)
NOTE
è To clear the Account Code function, type any number in the Account
Number box. If no number is typed in the Account Number box, the
message “Account Number Error” will appear and you might not be
able to exit from the function.
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2. Lock Job
Check this box when locking a printing job.
When using Lock Job, set a password in “Password.”
A locked printing job will be printed when it is unlocked using the Job
List display on the panel of the machine. In this case, a password is
necessary.
m Lock Job:
m Password:
NOTE
è To clear the Lock Job function, type any number in the Password box.
If no number is typed in the Password box, the message “Password
Error” will appear and you might not be able to exit from the function.
3. Distribution <when Hard Disk Drive in Copier is installed>
Specifies adding a distribution in the background during printing, and
also sets the conditions for adding distribution number. A distribution
number is added for each set of prints.
m Distribution Number:
m 1st Page Only:
m Starting Number:
3
Make the lock job function valid.
Enter the password of the lock job.
Setting range: 0000 ~ 9999 (4 digits)
Select the distribution number function.
Select whether to print the distribution number on only the first
page, or on all pages.
Specify the starting number of the distribution numbers to be
printed.
Setting range: 001 ~ 999
NOTES
è When using this function in combination with the cover page function,
if you set printing of the cover page to “No” using the cover page
function, and set serial number printing to “Yes”, a distribution
number will be printed on the cover page.
è The orientation of the screen sometimes fails to match the orientation
of the distribution number.
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TIP
When the distribution number reaches 999, the next number returns
to 000.
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3.8“Conflicts” Dialog Box
Functions of the “Conflicts” Dialog Box
The “Conflicts” dialog box, like the one shown below, appears when a
setting that conflicts with another made previously is made on a property
sheet.
When the following screen appears, it shows that the currently selected
settings conflict with each other.
3
When the “Conflicts” dialog box appears, it shows the settings that
cannot be combined with each other. Check the details, and click the
[Resolve] button or the [Cancel] button to quit.
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NOTE
è Some settings, which are ditined by the machine for 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 will not produce the
output correctly or abandons the job to produce nothing. Make sure
that you choose correct settings.
Tip
The dialog box looks slightly differently from this one when Device
Options Setting is being set.
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4Operations on Machine
4.1Unlocking a Job
After the data has been transferred to the machine, operate the machine
to start printing.
1 Press the Job List key on the control panel.
▲
▲
4
2 Touch the [Unlock] key.
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3 Input password.
NOTE
è All jobs, whose preprogrammed passwords match the password
entered, are “unlocked.”
4 The job is “unlocked” and printing will start.
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4.2Deleting a Job
After the data has been transferred to the machine, it can be deleted
without being printed.
1 Press the Job List key on the control panel.
2 Touch the [Delete] key.
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3 Select job to be deleted.
4 Touch the [Yes] key.
5 This deletes the job from the job list.
TIPS
No password is necessary to delete a job.
Job can also be deleted using ClearServer.
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4.3Confirming that the data has been transferred to
the machine
Status of data transferred from the personal computer will be displayed
in Job List.
1 Press the Job List key on the control panel.
2 Job list will be displayed.
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5Troubleshooting
5.1Unable to Print
This chapter explains the troubleshooting procedures for possible
malfunctions. Perform the troubleshooting procedures given below in
the order listed when the machine is unable to print even when you
execute a print command from your computer.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
A message appears on the
computer screen, to the
effect that “no printer is
connected,” “no paper is
loaded,” or “LPT1 write
error.”
Printing does not start
despite completion of
printing setup on the
computer.
An error is present in the
machine.
The printer cable or network
cable is disconnected.
An error is present in the
machine.
The printer cable or network
cable is disconnected.
The printer driver selected
for printing is not for the
“Pi5500ver2 PCL6.”
A print job yet to be
processed is loaded in the
machine, causing the printer
to wait.
The print job is locked.Refer to the Job List on the
The connection of the
controller to the network has
not been established.
The print job was canceled.Check the status on the
Machine memory space
available is not sufficient.
If the copy track function is
enabled, an illegal access
number might have been
entered.
Check the control panel of
the machine.
Make sure that the printer
cable or network cable is
connected properly to the
computer and controller.
Check the control panel of
the machine.
Make sure that the printer
cable or network cable is
connected properly to the
computer and controller.
Check the printer name
selected in the “Print” dialog
box.
Refer to the Job List on the
machine control panel to
check for print order.
mach ine contr ol panel to s ee
if the print job in question is
locked. If so, unlock it.
Consult the network
administrator.
Fiery Utility.
Add the machine memory to
expand its space.
Enter the correct access
number.
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SymptomPossible CauseAction
Multiple copy sets are
mistakenly sort ed and
stapled together as a single
large set.
A large number of copies are
mistakenly printed.
The settings in certain DTP
software applications may
conflict with the printer
driver settings.
The settings in certain DTP
software applications may
conflict with the printer
driver settings.
In the application, turn OFF
Collate and set the copy
count to one. In the printer
driver, make the desired
Sorting and copy count
settings.
In the application, turn OFF
Collate and set the copy
count to one. In the printer
driver, make the desired
Sorting and copy count
settings.
If the problem persists even after these checks have been made, refer to
the documentation provided for the machine.
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5
5.2Unable to Make Correct Settings / to Print Exactly
as Set
Perform the troubleshooting procedures given below in the order listed
when you cannot make proper settings in the printer driver or when the
print results do not represent what has been set.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Unable to select an item in
the printer driver.
The “Conflicts” dialog box is
displayed on the computer
screen.
Unable to print exactly as
set.
The watermark cannot be
printed.
Unable to specify Staple.Staple can be specified only
Unable to specify Staple.No stapling can be effected
Some functions cannot be
combined.
An illegal combination of
functions has been made.
Incorrect settings are made. Check the setting for each
The combination of
functions, though valid on
the printer driver, is invalid
on the machine.
The watermark was not
correctly set.
The “Shading” setting of the
watermark is low.
when the type of Finisher
you are using is selected on
the “Device Options Setting”
property sheet, and “Auto” is
selected for “Output
Setting” on the “Setup”
property sheet.
in the following cascs:
Paper size of 11×14, A6, B6,
FLS or Custome Size is
specified, exit port other
than “Auto” is selected, OHP
Interleaving is specified.
Do not select items which
are dimmed.
Check for combination and
make a correct combination
of functions.
item of the printer driver.
Check the watermark
setting.
Check the “Shading” setting
of the watermark.
Select the type of Finisher
you are using on the “Device
Options Setting” property
sheet, and select “Auto” for
“Output Setting” on the
“Setup” property sheet.
Check the setting mode.
(See “Function Combination
Matrix” on page 6-1).
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SymptomPossible CauseAction
Unable to staple properly.No stapling can be effected
The stapling position is
opposite to what is
expected.
Unable to specify Punch.Either a Multi-staple Finisher
Unable to effect Punch.No holes can be made if the
The hole punch position is
opposite to what is
expected.
if the type of paper is thick
paper or OHP
transparencies.
When Mailbin Finisher or
Multi-staple Finisher is
installed, no stapling can be
effected if number of prints
to be made exceeds 50.
When Single-staple Finisher
is installed, no stapling can
be effected if number of
prints to be made exceeds
30.
No stapling can be effected
if the number of pages to be
printed is 50 or more when a
Folding Finisher is mounted.
Center Staple is disabled if
the number of pages to be
printed is 15 or more.
No stapling can be effected
if original document
contains pages of different
sizes.
The paper direction and Nup do not match the setting
made for Orientation.
or Mailbin Finisher must be
mounted to enable setting
Punch. Punch can be
specified only when Multistaple Finisher, Mailbin
Finisher or F olding Finisher
is selected in Device Options
Setting.
Punch cannot be specified if
Booklet, OHP Interleaving,
Crease, or Center Staple is
specified.
type of paper is thick paper
or OHP transparencies.
Prints can at times be fed
out without being punched if
the direction of the paper
loaded in the pap er source is
not appropriate.
The paper direction and Nup do not match the setting
made for Orientation.
Check the type of paper.
Check the number of prints
to be made.
Change the setting for
Orientation.
Select Multi-staple Finisher,
Mainbin Finisher or Folding
Finisher in Device Options
Setting.
Check the setting of Booklet
and OHP Interleaving.
Check the type of paper.
Check the direction of the
paper.
Change the setting for
Orientation.
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Troubleshooting
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Folding cannot be specified. The optional Folding
Folding is not effected.Folding cannot be effected if
Unable to print image
properly.
Unable to specify the exit
port
Unable to properly feed
prints out to the specified
port.
Paper is not fed from the
specified paper source.
Watermark is not printed.Watermark may not be
Unable to print exactly as
set.
Distribution cannot be
specified.
Finisher is necessary for you
to specify Folding. “Folding
Finisher” must be selected
on “Device Options Setting.”
Folding may be disabled
when Staple or Punch is
specified.
the type of paper is Thick
Paper or OHP.
Machine memory space
available is not sufficient.
No exit port can be specified
if the paper si ze is A6 o r B6,
or OHP Interleaving is
specified.
Prints with paper size of B6
or smaller cannot be fed out
if paper exit port is Mailbin.
Paper will not be fed from
the specified paper source if
that paper source is loaded
with paper of a different size
and direction.
printed in graphics
applications.
The paper size, paper
direction, and other settings
made on the application
takes precedence over
those made in the driver.
To specify Distribution, a
“Hard Disk Drive in Copier”
that is optional on the
machine is necessary.
“Hard Disk Drive in Copier”
must be specified in “Device
Options Setting.”
Select “Folding Finisher” on
“Device Options Setting.”
Check the settings made.
(See “Function Combination
Matrix” on page 6-1.)
Check the type of paper.
Add the machine memory to
expand its space or simplify
the image to reduce the
amount of data handled.
Check the paper type and
paper size.
Check the paper type and
paper size.
Load the paper source with
paper of the appropriate size
and in the appropriate
direction.
No watermark can be
printed in this case.
Make correct settings on the
application.
Select “Hard Disk Drive in
Copier” on “Device Options
Setting.”
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5.3Poor Print Quality
Perform these troubleshooting procedures when you get poor print
quality.
SymptomPossible CauseAction
Shades of gray are not clear. Halftone setting is
If the problem persists even after these checks have been made, refer to
the documentation provided for the machine.
improperly set.
Troubleshooting
Check the setting made in
“Halftone” in the “Quality”
property sheet.
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6Appendix
6.1Function Combination Matrix
P:The combination is possible.
×:The combination is impossible.
A:Setting is possible when Z-Fold is selected.
B:Setting is possible when Half-Folding is selected.
Setting is possible when Z-Fold is selected.
C:Setting is impossible when 3holes is selected.
D:Setting is possible when Booklet is selected.
NOTE
è Some combinations may not function properly depending on the size
and direction of the paper.
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Inch area
Paper SourceOutput Paper Size
Appendix
Sorting
Auto Sel ect
Tray1, 2
Tray3, 4
LCC
LCT
Manual Feed
11×17
Legal
Letter
Executive
Paper
Auto SelectЧЧЧЧЧPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Source
Tray1, 2×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Tray3, 4×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
LCC×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
LCT×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Manual FeedЧЧЧЧЧPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Output
11×17PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Paper
LegalPPPPPP×ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Size
LetterPPPPPP××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
ExecutivePPPPPP×××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
InvoicePPPPPP××××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A3PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A4PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A5PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
B4PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××××PPPPP
B5PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ×××PPPPP
A6, B6, 11×14ЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××PPPPP
FLS1, 2, 3, 4ЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ×PPPPP
Custom sizeЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Output Setting = MailbinPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× P
Sorting Non-sortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××P
SortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××P
GroupPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××P
Copies (2-999)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Duplex Long Edge Bind. PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Short Edge Bind. PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
BookletPPPPPPP× P ××PP× PP×××PPPPP
N-upPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
WatermarkPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Fit to PaperPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Scaling (Not 100%)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
StapleCorner StaplePPPPPPPPPPAPPAPPЧЧЧЧЧP × P
Short EdgePPPPPPPPPP× PP× PP×××P × P × P
Long EdgePPPPPPBAPPAAPAAP×××P × P × P
CenterPPPPPPPPP××PP× P ××××P × P × P
PunchShort EdgePPPPPPPCCC× PC× PC×××PPPPP
Long EdgePPPPPPBAPPAAPAAP×××PPPPP
Folding CreasePPPPPPPЧ P ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Half-FoldingPPPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Z-FoldP ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP× PPPP×××PPPPP
OHP Interleaving× PPPP× PPPPPPPPPP×××PP×××
Cover
Front Cover Page × PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Page
Back Cover Page × PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Account CodePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Lock JobPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Distribution NumberPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××P × P × P
Invoic eA3A4A5B4B5A6, B6, 11×14
Output S etting = Mailbin
FLS1, 2, 3, 4
Custom size
Non-sort
Sort
Group
Copies (2-999)
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Duplex
Booklet
N-up
Long Edg e Binding
Paper
Auto SelectPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPP
Source
Tray1, 2PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
Tray3, 4PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
LCCPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
LCTPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
Manual Feed P PPPPPPPPPPPPPP××PPPPP
Output
11×17P PPPPPPPPBPPBPPPPPPPPP
Paper
LegalP P × PPPPPPAPCA××PPPPPPP
Size
LetterP PPPPPPPPPPCPP× PPPPPPP
ExecutiveP P × PPPPPPP× CP××PPPPPPP
InvoiceP P × PPPPA× A ××A ××PPPPPPP
A3PPPPPPPPPAPPA×××PPPPPP
A4PPPPPPPPPPPCP××PPPPPPP
A5P P × PPPPA× A ××A ××PPPPPPP
B4P PPPPPPPPAPPA××PPPPPPP
B5P PPPPPPPPP× CP××PPPPPPP
A6, B6, 11×14ЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
FLS1, 2, 3, 4ЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
Custom sizeЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
Output Setting = Mailbin P PPPPPP× PPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Sorting Non-sortPPPPPPP××××PPPPPPPPPP×
SortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPP
GroupPPPPPPP××××PPPPP× PPPP×
Copies (2-999)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPP
Duplex Long Edge Bind.××PPPPP× PP× PP× P × PPPPP
Short Edge Bind. ××PPPPPP× PP× P ×××PPPPP
Bookle t×××P ЧЧЧЧЧP ××P ×××P × PPP
N-upP P ×P ××PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
WatermarkPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Fit to PaperP P ××P× PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Scaling (Not 100%)P P ××P ×PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Staple Corner StapleP P × PPPP×××PP××P × PPPPP
Short Edge Bind. × P × PPPP×××P ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Long Edge Bind. P ××PPPP××××P × PP× PPPPP
CenterPPPPPPP×××× ×P ×××PPPPP
Punch Short Edge× P × PPPPPP××ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Long EdgeP ××PPPPP× P ×××PP× PPPPP
FoldingCreasePPPPPPP×××P × ××××PPPPP
Half-Fold×××PPPP××P ××P ×××××PPP
Z-FoldP ××PPPPP× P ××P ×××PPPPP
OHP InterleavingЧЧЧPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××PPP
Cover
Front CoverPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× P ×PPPP
Page
Back CoverP P × PPPPPPPPPPP× P × PPPP
Account CodePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Lock JobPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Distribution NumberPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Short Edge
Watermark
StaplePu nch Folding
Fit to Pape
Scaling (Not 100%)
Corner Staple
Short Edge
Long Edg e
Center
Cover
Page
Short Edge
Long Edg e
Crease
OHP Interleaving
Half-Folding
Z-Folding
Account Code
Front Cover Page
Lock Job
Back Cover Page
Distnbutio n Number
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Metric area
Paper So urceOutput Paper Size
Appendix
Sorting
Auto Sel ect
Tray1, 2
Tray3, 4
LCC
LCT
Manual Feed
11×17
Legal
Letter
Executive
Paper
Auto SelectЧЧЧЧЧPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Source
Tray1, 2×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Tray3, 4×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
LCC×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
LCT×××××PPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Manual Feed×××× ×PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Output
11×17PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Paper
LegalPPPPPP×ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Size
LetterPPPPPP××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
ExecutiveP P P P P P ×××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
InvoicePPPPPP××××ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A3PPPPP PЧЧЧЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A4PPPPP PЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
A5PPPPP PЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
B4PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××××PPPPP
B5PPPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ×××PPPPP
A6, B6, 11×14ЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××PPPPP
FLS1, 2, 3, 4ЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ ЧPPPPP
Custom sizeЧЧЧЧЧP ЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ PPPPP
Output Setting = MailbinPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PP× P
Sorting Non-sortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××P
SortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××P
GroupPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××× P
Copies (2-999)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Duplex Long Edge BindingPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Short Edge BindingPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
BookletPPPPPPP× P ××PP× PP×××PPPPP
N-upPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
WatermarkPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Fit to PaperPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Scaling (Not 100%)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
StapleCorner StaplePPPPPPPPPPAPPAPPЧЧЧЧЧP × P
Short EdgePPPPPPPPPP× PP× PP×××P × P × P
Long EdgePPPPPPAAPPABPABP×××P × P × P
CenterPPPPPPPPP××PP× PD×××P × P × P
PunchShort EdgePPPPPPPPPP× PP× PP×××PPPPP
Long EdgePPPPPPAAPPABPABP×××PPPPP
Folding CreasePPPPPPPPP××PP× PD×××PPPPP
Half-FoldingPPPPP PP××××P ××P ××××PPPPP
Z-FoldP ЧЧЧЧЧЧPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
OHP Interleaving× PPPP× PPPPPPPPPP×××PP×××
Cover
Front Cover Page× PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Page
Back Cover Page× PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPPPP
Account CodePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Lock JobPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Distribution CodePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××P × P × P
Invoic eA3A4A5B4B5A6, B6, 11×14
Output S etting = Mailbin
FLS1, 2, 3, 4
Custom size
Non-sort
Sort
Group
Copies (2-999)
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Duplex
Booklet
N-up
Long Edg e Binding
Paper
Auto SelectPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP×××PPP
Source
Tray1, 2PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
Tray3, 4PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
LCCPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
LCTPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPP
Manual Feed PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP××PPPPP
Output
11×17PPPPPPPPPAPPAPP× PPPPPP
Paper
LegalP P × PPPPPPAPPAP× PPPPPPP
Size
LetterPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPPP
ExecutiveP P × PPPPPPP× PP××PPPPPPP
InvoiceP P × PPPPA× A ××A ××PPPPPPP
A3PPPPPPPPPBPPBPPPPPPPPP
A4PPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPPPP
A5P P × PPPPA× A ××A ××PPPPPPP
B4PPPPPPPPPBPPBPPPPPPPPP
B5PPPPPPPPPPDPPD× PPPPPPP
A6, B6, 11×14ЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
FLS1, 2, 3, 4ЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
Custom sizeЧЧЧЧPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧPPЧ
Output Setting = Mailbin PPPPPPP× PPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Sorting Non-sortPPPPPPP××××PPPPPPPPPP×
SortPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPP
GroupPPPPPPP××××PPPPP× PPPP×
Copies (2-999)PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× PPPPP
Duplex Long Edge Bind.××PPPPP× PP× PP× P × PPPPP
Short Edge Bind. ××PPPPPP× PP× P ×××PPPPP
Bookle t×××P ЧЧЧЧЧP ××P ×××P × PPP
N-upP P ×P ××PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
WatermarkPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Fit to PaperP P ××P× PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Scaling (Not 100%)P P ××P ×PPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Staple Corner StapleP P × PPPP×××PP××P × PPPPP
Short Edge Bind. × P × PPPP×××P ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Long Edge Bind. P ××PPPP××××P × PP× PPPPP
CenterPPPPPPP×××××P ×××PPPPP
Punch Short Edge× P × PPPPPP××ЧЧЧЧЧPPPPP
Long EdgeP ××PPPPP× P ×××PP× PPPPP
Fol-
CreasePPPPPPP×××P ×××××PPPPP
ding
Half-Fold×××PPPP××P ××P ×××××PPP
Z-FoldP ××PPPPP× P ××P ×××PPPPP
OHP InterleavingЧЧЧPPPPЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧЧ××PPP
Cover
Front CoverPPPPPPPPPPPPPP× P ×PPPP
Page
Back CoverP P × PPPPPPPPPPP× P × PPPP
Account CodePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Lock JobPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Distribution NumberPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Short Edge
Watermark
StaplePunch Folding
Fit to Pape
Scaling (Not 100%)
Corner Staple
Short Edge
Long Edg e
Center
Cover
Page
Short Edge
Long Edg e
Crease
OHP Interleaving
Half-Folding
Z-Folding
Account Code
Front Cover Page
Lock Job
Back Cover Page
Distnbution Number
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6.2Number of registrations
Number of registrations/Usable range for Easy Set
Window95/98/MeWindows2000/NT4.0
RegistrationUseRegistrationUse
Printer icon–– • 16/1 driverP
Application–– • 16/1 driverP
Administrator
Printer icon––×P
Application––×P
Power Users
Printer icon• 16/1 driverP×P
Application• 16/1 driverP×P
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Number of registrations/Usable range for Watermark
Window95/98/MeWindows2000/NT4.0
RegistrationUseRegistrationUse
Printer icon––•Common: 15
Application––•Common: 15
Administrator
Printer icon––•Common: 0
• Personal: 16
• Personal: 16
• Personal:
16/1 user
• Common
• Personal
• [All users]
Personal
• Common
• Personal
• [All users]
Personal
• Personal
•
[Administrator]
Common
6
Application––•Common: 0
Power Users
Printer icon• 32/1 driverP• Common: 0
Application• 32/1 driverP• Common: 0
Users
• Personal:
16/1 user
• Personal:
16/1 user
• Personal:
16/1 user
• Personal
•
[Administrator]
Common
• Personal
•
[Administrator]
Common
• Personal
•
[Administrator]
Common
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Number of registrations/Usable range for Custom Paper