Konica Minolta PS342USG User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PS-342
PostScript 3 for IP-431
Read this manual before printing.
Keep readily available for reference.
Thank you very much for purchasing the Konica PS-342 (IP-431 PostScript 3 option).
This INSTRUCTION MANUAL includes instructions for making prints, handling the ma-
chine correctly, and safety precautions. Please read this manual before performing any
printing operations or using the equipment in any way.
In order to maintain satisfactory printing performance, please keep this INSTRUCTION
MANUAL readily available for reference.
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
■ Introduction .......................................................................................................... iv
About Registered Trademarks.................................................................................................... iv
Copyright ..................................................................................................................................... iv
Patent Notice ............................................................................................................................... iv
Built-in Fonts ................................................................................................................................ v
■ About Supplied Items .......................................................................................... vi
■ About this Manual ................................................................................................ vi
■ System Requirements........................................................................................ viii
Hard Disk (HD-103) .................................................................................................................... viii
System Memory (64MB) ............................................................................................................ viii
Windows..................................................................................................................................... viii
Macintosh................................................................................................................................... viii
■ Conventions Used in this Manual .......................................................................ix
Chapter 1 Overview ................................................................... 1-1
■ Contents of this Chapter ................................................................................... 1-2
■ Overview of the PostScript 3 option.................................................................1-3
● Hardware Configuration..................................................................................................... 1-3
● How to Use Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-3
● How to Use the Hard Disk .................................................................................................. 1-3
● Printer Driver ...................................................................................................................... 1-4
● Page Description Language .............................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Setup ......................................................................... 2-1
■ Contents of this Chapter ................................................................................... 2-2
■ Installation of the Printer Driver........................................................................2-3
● Before Installation .............................................................................................................. 2-3
● Installing to Windows ......................................................................................................... 2-3
● Installing to Macintosh ...................................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 Printer Driver ............................................................ 3-1
■ Contents of this Chapter ................................................................................... 3-2
■ Working Environment ........................................................................................3-3
● Compliant OS ...................................................................................................................... 3-3
■ Printing from Windows Applications................................................................ 3-3
● Printing ................................................................................................................................ 3-3
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CONTENTS
● Print Settings ...................................................................................................................... 3-3
■ Printing from Macintosh Applications ............................................................. 3-4
● Printing ................................................................................................................................ 3-4
■ Contents of Settings ..........................................................................................3-5
● Windows 95/98 .................................................................................................................... 3-5
● Windows NT4.0 ................................................................................................................... 3-8
● Windows 2000 ................................................................................................................... 3-11
● Mac OS .............................................................................................................................. 3-14
■ Printer Driver Function List .............................................................................3-15
Chapter 4 Control Panel Setup ................................................. 4-1
■ Contents of this Chapter .....................................................................................4-2
■ Configuration of the Printer Setting Menu......................................................... 4-3
■ Functions of the Printer Settings .......................................................................4-4
● Test Print Menu ...................................................................................................................... 4-4
Appendix A Troubleshooting .................................. Appendix A-1
■ Basic Troubleshooting .....................................................................Appendix A-2
■ General Problems on the PS ...........................................................Appendix A-2
● A PostScript Error message displays ............................................................. Appendix A-2
● PostScript Error messages such as
“VMerror” and “limitcheck” display ................................................................ Appendix A-2
● A PostScript Error message displays
when attempting to get a printout as instructed
from whatever computers are in use .............................................................. Appendix A-2
● A PostScript Error message displays
when attempting to get a printout from a specific application .................... Appendix A-2
● A PostScript Error message displays
when attempting to get a printout from a specific file .................................. Appendix A-2
● A PostScript Error message displays
when attempting to get a printout of a specific page ................................... Appendix A-3
● Fonts cannot be downloaded .......................................................................... Appendix A-3
Appendix B Product Specifications ....................... Appendix B-1
■ Product Specifications ......................................................................Appendix B-2
Appendix C Font List ............................................... Appendix C-1
■ Internal Font List ..............................................................................Appendix C-2
■ PS Demo Page ..................................................................................Appendix C-6
INDEX ................................................................................... Index-1
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Introduction
■ Introduction
The Konica PS-342 is a PostScript 3 option for the IP-431 Print Controller.
The IP-431+PS-342 Print Controller works as an interface between the copier and
a workstation, and enables direct PostScript 3 printing from the workstation envi-
ronment.
For how to operate the printer (copier), the optional Print Controller and the
Network Interface Card, refer to their separate INSTRUCTION MANUAL, as
required.
For detailed operations of Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000 or Mac OS, refer to the
operating manuals for each operating system.
For applications operations, refer to the operating manuals provided with each
application.
About Registered Trademarks
Microsoft, MS and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. in the
United States.
Windows
Apple, Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Adobe, Adobe Logo, Acrobat, Acrobat Logo, PostScript and PostScript Logo are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Other company names and product names written in this manual are the regis-
tered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
TM
is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Copyright
COPYRIGHT © 2000 Konica corporation. All rights reserved.
Patent Notice
The program of this product includes an implementation of LZW licensed
under U.S.Patent 4,558,302.
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Built-in Fonts
In terms of the printer language, the IP-431+PS-342 system supports Adobe
PostScript 3 and includes the 136 built-in Adobe PostScript 3 fonts. For a
complete list, see “Appendix C Font List”.
• A part or all of this INSTRUCTION MANUAL shall not be used or copied without
permission.
• Konica shall have no liability for any influences caused by using the Konica 7045 +
IP-431+PS-342 system and this manual.
• Information written in this INSTRUCTION MANUAL is subject to change without
notice.
• Adobe Systems Incorporated and Konica Corporation shall have the copyright of
this printer driver.
• This printer driver shall not be copied except for the purpose of backup.
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Introduction
■ About Supplied Items
The following items are supplied with the PS-342:
• PS protection chip
• PS Compact Flash
• User Software CD (Including printer driver, Adobe Acrobat Reader, this
INSTRUCTION MANUAL and Release Note*)
*Release Note describes the latest information and limits of the system
and the user software.
■ About this Manual
This manual describes the Konica PS-342 PostScript option, which is used to
make the Konica 7045 machine function as a PostScript 3 printer when connected
to various type of computers.
For specific instructions on operating the printer (copier) using the
optional Print Controller and Network Interface Card, refer to the
separate INSTRUCTION MANUAL for those devices, as required.
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Introduction
This manual is composed of the following four chapters and Appendix:
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1 describes the hardware for the IP-431+PS-342 Print Controller, and
discusses their features.
Chapter 2: Setup
Chapter 2 describes how to install the printer driver in the computers. It en-
ables printing from each application of the Windows-compliant computers or
the Macintosh to the Printer (Konica 7045) by way of a network/parallel port.
Chapter 3: Printer Driver
Chapter 3 describes how to print from applications and various functions of
the printer driver installed in the computers.
Chapter 4: Control Panel Setup
Chapter 4 describes the layout of the Control Panel of the Printer (Konica
7045) and explains how to operate and set functions on the Control Panel.
Appendix
• Appendix A describes troubleshooting tips for the PostScript 3 Option.
• Appendix B describes product specifications.
• Appendix C lists the built-in printer fonts included with the Print Controller.
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■ System Requirements
Hard Disk (HD-103)
The IP-431+PS-342 system is intended for use with an optional hard disk, HD-
103.
System Memory (64 MB)
For the IP-431+PS-342 system to work, the print controller must have 64 MB of
system memory at minimum. (The system memory is upgradable to 160 MB.)
Windows
The following are required to print from Windows-compliant computers to the Print
Controller.
• Computers on which Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000 can run
• CD-ROM drive (necessary to install the printer driver)
Using Windows 95/98
• Microsoft Windows 95/98
• 32 MB RAM or more
Using Windows NT 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and NT Service Pack 3
• 32 MB RAM or more
Using Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• 32 MB RAM or more
Macintosh
The following are required to print from the Macintosh to the Print Controller.
• Computers on which Mac OS 7.1 or higher can run
• CD-ROM drive (necessary to install the printer driver)
• Network Interface Card (KN-303)
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■ Conventions Used in this Manual
• Notational conventions used in this manual when referring to specific features
are written within quotation marks e.g., “Chapter 1 Outline.”
• Notation of names shown on the screen are written within square brackets e.g.,
click the [OK] button.
• Notation of cautions in this manual are shown with the caution symbol.
Each mark used in this manual has the following meaning.
Precautions and limits at the time of operating hardware or software
are written.
Introduction
Hints, advice, confirming items, etc. at the time of operating hardware
or software are written.
• Notation of sub-folders
Sub-folders are written in a logical string; for example, “\route level folder\sub
folder 1\sub folder 2.”
For example, instructions for selecting the [ko431118e.exe] file in the [Driver]
folder in the [English] folder in the [PS3] folder of the User Software CD, are
written as
Select the [ko431118e.exe] file in the “PS3\English\Driver” folder of the User
Software CD.
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Chapter 1 Overview
■ Contents of this Chapter............................ 1-2
■ Overview of the PostScript 3 option ......... 1-3
● Hardware Configuration ...................................... 1-3
● How to Use Memory ............................................1-3
● How to Use the Hard Disk ...................................1-3
● Printer Driver ........................................................ 1-4
● Page Description Language ...............................1-4
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Chapter 1 Overview
■ Contents of this Chapter
This chapter provides an overview for the Konica IP-431+PS-342 Print Controller,
which is attached to the Konica 7045 engine.
For copier functions, refer to the “Konica 7045 Copier INSTRUCTION MANUAL”.
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■ Overview of the PostScript 3 option
The Konica IP-431+PS-342 is the Print Controller used to connect the Konica
7045 Printer/Copier to computers or to a network on which the Konica 7045 can
function as a PostScript 3 printer from applications on Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/
2000 or Macintosh. The optional Konica KN-303 Network Interface Card is required for connecting to a network.
The Konica IP-431+PS-342 is a print system with support for Adobe PostScript 3,
as well as PCL, a standard printer language. This system automatically identifies
either type of print file and carries out print jobs properly using fonts made
available on the hard disk.
● Hardware Configuration
Basic Configuration
Configuration of the PostScript option is as follows:
Chapter 1 Overview
• Program Memory: Flash ROM (Compact Flash)
• System memory: 64 MB at minimum
(standard memory+MU-403 of 32 MB)/
160 MB at maximum
(standard memory+MU-405 of 128 MB)
• Hard disk: HD-103
• Network Interface Card: KN-303
(It is necessary when Macintosh is in use)
● How to Use Memory
Most of the IP-431+PS-342 memory is used for rasterizing images. Only a small
part of it is used for system operation. The E-RDH memory of the Konica 7045 is
used for print processing.
The basic memory setting of the IP-431+PS-342 is 64 MB, which allows 1 bit
mode (600 dpi) printing for all sizes of paper. The memory of the IP-431+PS-342
can be expanded to 160 MB maximum.
Memory Upgrading
To obtain optimum printer performance, memory expansion is recommended.
Contact the nearest Konica service representative for details.
● How to Use the Hard Disk
The hard disk prepares itself for fonts used for printout.
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Chapter 1 Overview
● Printer Driver
The Print Controller works according to the condition of the printer driver.
The printer driver can be used on the following OS:
• Windows 95
• Windows 98
• Windows NT 4.0 and NT Service Pack 3
• Windows 2000
• Mac OS 7.1 or higher
Refer to “Chapter 2 Setup” (p. 2-1) for how to set up the printer.
Refer to “Chapter 3 Printer Driver” (p. 3-1) for detailed functions of the printer
driver.
● Page Description Language
Mounted on the IP-431+PS-342 system are Page Description Language of PCL
(standard) and Adobe PostScript 3.
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Chapter 2 Setup
■ Contents of this Chapter ............................ 2-2
■ Installation of the Printer Driver ................ 2-3
● Before Installation ...............................................2-3
● Installing to Windows ..........................................2-3
● Installing to Macintosh ........................................ 2-7
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Chapter 2 Setup
■ Contents of this Chapter
To use the Konica 7045 + IP-431+PS-342 system, install the exclusive PostScript
printer driver on the computers..
This chapter describes the installation procedure for the printer driver.
Refer to “Chapter 3 Printer Driver” (p. 3-1) for how to print from applications and
functions of the printer driver.
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■ Installation of the Printer Driver
● Before Installation
Models and Environment of Computers
The Konica 7045 with the IP-431 Print Controller + PS-342, can be used with
most computers ranging from personal computers to workstations.
The IP-431+PS-342 includes the printer driver for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/
2000 and for Macintosh.
● Installing to Windows
To install the Konica IP-431+PS-342 printer driver to Windows 95/98/NT 4.0/2000,
perform the following steps.
Please keep the “User Software CD” on hand since it is required to install the
printer driver.
Chapter 2 Setup
1. Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Exit from all active Windows applications, if running.
Using Windows NT 4.0/2000
Log on as an Administrator (or a user entitled to install printer drivers,
such as Power User, etc.).
2. Place the “User Software CD” in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Double-click the [My Computer] icon on the desktop to open the [My
Computer] window. Then double-click the CD icon (User Software CD).
Opening from the [Start] menu
Right-click the [Start] button of the task bar to click [Explore].
Then, select the CD icon (User Software CD) from [Address].
4. Double-click the [ko431u***.exe] file in the “\Windows\PS3
Driver\English” folder of the “User Software CD”.
After unzipping the program files, the Adobe PostScript Driver Setup program
will run to display the [Welcome] window.
5. Click the [Next] button.
The [End User License Agreement] window will appear.
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