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Examples of the operations given in this guide support the Windows XP printing environment. Essentially the same
operations are used for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and Windows
2000 environments.
User Interface screen captures shown in this guide may differ depending on your printing device.
Models supported by the KX printer driver
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installation
Preparing to Install the Driver ........................................................................................................ 1-1
Selecting an Installation Method ................................................................................................... 1-1
Installing Utilities ........................................................................................................................... 1-2
Upgrading Driver Components ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Express Installation ....................................................................................................................... 1-2
Installing in Express Mode ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Custom Installation ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Installing in Custom Mode with a USB Connection .................................................................. 1-4
Installing in Custom Mode with a Network Connection ............................................................ 1-5
Optional Printer Components ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Installing Optional Printer Components ................................................................................... 1-6
Adding a Printer Driver Through the Wizard .................................................................................. 1-7
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista .................................................... 1-7
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows XP and Windows 2000 ................................................. 1-7
Printer Driver Settings Access ....................................................................................................... 1-8
Changing the Default Driver Settings ...................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Device Settings
Accessing the Device Settings Tab ............................................................................................... 2-1
Device Options .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Setting Device Options ............................................................................................................ 2-2
Auto Configure .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
Enabling Auto Configuration .................................................................................................... 2-2
Memory ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting the Memory ................................................................................................................. 2-3
RAM Disk ...................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting RAM Disk .................................................................................................................... 2-3
Administrator Settings ................................................................................................................... 2-4
Show Quick Print Tab .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Lock Security Settings ............................................................................................................. 2-4
Administrator Password .......................................................................................................... 2-4
SNMP ...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
User Settings ................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Identification ............................................................................................................................ 2-6
Units ........................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Language Preference .............................................................................................................. 2-7
PDL (Page Description Language) ............................................................................................... 2-7
PDL Options ............................................................................................................................ 2-7
Compatibility Settings ................................................................................................................... 2-8
Media Source Enumeration ..................................................................................................... 2-8
Ignore Application Collation ..................................................................................................... 2-9
Combine Source and Media Type Lists ................................................................................... 2-9
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Removing a Plug-in ..................................................................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 Quick Print
Quick Print Options ....................................................................................................................... 3-1
Specifying Print Options .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Collate ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Duplex Printing ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Multiple Pages per Sheet ........................................................................................................ 3-2
Profile Options .............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Selecting Profiles ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Saving a Profile ....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Editing a Profile ....................................................................................................................... 3-4
Deleting a Profile ..................................................................................................................... 3-4
Importing a Profile ................................................................................................................... 3-4
Exporting a Profile ................................................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Basic
Basic Paper Settings ..................................................................................................................... 4-1
Source and Media Types .............................................................................................................. 4-2
Print Size and Page Size ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Creating a Custom Page Size ................................................................................................. 4-3
Printing with Custom Size Pages ............................................................................................. 4-3
Duplex Printing .............................................................................................................................. 4-3
Printing in Duplex Mode .......................................................................................................... 4-4
Collate ........................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Printing Collated Documents ................................................................................................... 4-5
EcoPrint ........................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Kyocera Logo ................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Displaying Version Information ................................................................................................ 4-5
Displaying Plug-in Information ................................................................................................. 4-5
Chapter 5 Layout
Booklet .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Printing a Booklet .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Multiple Pages per Sheet .............................................................................................................. 5-2
Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet ........................................................................................... 5-2
Poster ............................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Printing a Poster ...................................................................................................................... 5-3
Scaling .......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Setting Scaling on the Page .................................................................................................... 5-3
Gutter ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Creating a Gutter ..................................................................................................................... 5-4
Chapter 6 Imaging
Print Quality and Custom Quality .................................................................................................. 6-1
Selecting Print Quality ............................................................................................................. 6-1
Selecting EcoPrint ................................................................................................................... 6-2
Fonts ............................................................................................................................................. 6-2
Font Settings ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
Selecting Font Settings ............................................................................................................ 6-3
Font Substitution ..................................................................................................................... 6-3
Disable Device Fonts ............................................................................................................... 6-3
Graphics ........................................................................................................................................ 6-4
Selecting Graphics Settings .................................................................................................... 6-4
Pattern Scaling ........................................................................................................................ 6-4
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Inversion Settings .................................................................................................................... 6-4
Optimization Settings .............................................................................................................. 6-5
Halftone Screen ....................................................................................................................... 6-5
Adjusting Grayscale ...................................................................................................................... 6-6
Selecting Text and Graphics Effects ............................................................................................. 6-7
Chapter 7 Publishing
Cover Mode .................................................................................................................................. 7-1
Printing Covers ........................................................................................................................ 7-1
Cover Mode Options ................................................................................................................ 7-2
Choosing Cover Media ............................................................................................................ 7-5
Page Insert .................................................................................................................................... 7-5
Printing Page Inserts ............................................................................................................... 7-5
Page Insertion Options ............................................................................................................ 7-6
Transparency Interleaving ............................................................................................................ 7-7
Interleaving Transparencies .................................................................................................... 7-7
Chapter 8 Advanced
Prologue/Epilogue ......................................................................................................................... 8-1
Selecting a Prologue/Epilogue File .......................................................................................... 8-1
Editing a Prologue/Epilogue File ............................................................................................. 8-1
Deleting a Prologue/Epilogue File ........................................................................................... 8-2
Assigning a Prologue/Epilogue File ......................................................................................... 8-2
Unassigning a Prologue/Epilogue File ..................................................................................... 8-2
Specifying the Insertion Point .................................................................................................. 8-2
Watermark .................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Adding or Editing a Watermark ................................................................................................ 8-3
Selecting Pages for Watermark ............................................................................................... 8-4
Security Watermark ...................................................................................................................... 8-5
Adding or Editing a Security Watermark .................................................................................. 8-5
Adjusting Security Watermark Calibration ............................................................................... 8-7
Selecting Pages for Security Watermark ................................................................................. 8-7
Locking the Security Watermark Settings ................................................................................ 8-8
Configuring Status Monitor ............................................................................................................ 8-8
Setting Status Monitor Preferences ......................................................................................... 8-9
EMF Spooling ............................................................................................................................. 8-10
Selecting EMF Spooling ........................................................................................................ 8-10
Enable Client Profile .................................................................................................................... 8-11
Chapter 9 Profiles
Saving a Profile ............................................................................................................................. 9-1
Editing a Profile ............................................................................................................................. 9-2
Deleting a Profile ........................................................................................................................... 9-2
Importing a Profile ......................................................................................................................... 9-2
Exporting a Profile ......................................................................................................................... 9-3
Glossary .................................................................................................................................................................. iv
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1 Installation
A printer driver is an application that manages communication between a printer
and your computer. Once installed, the printer driver settings must be
configured in the printer Properties and Printing Preferences.
Note: In Windows operating systems, you must be logged in with
administrator rights to install the printer driver. If you connect a USB (Universal
Serial Bus) cable before printer driver installation, it is strongly recommended
that you cancel the Found New Hardware Wizard and install the software
through the Product Library CD menu. Browsing the CD and installing each
driver separately is not recommended.
Preparing to Install the Driver
This section describes the initial steps to take before you install the printer
driver, and based on your operating system, the next procedure you can follow.
1
Turn on the computer and the printer. If you have a USB connection, the
Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Cancel.
2
Insert the Product Library CD into the CD drive.
After the installation wizard begins, the Main Menu appears.
Note: If the Product Library fails to start after inserting the Product Library
CD into the CD drive, use Windows Explorer to locate Setup.exe on the local
drive and double-click to open.
3
Click View License Agreement to read the license agreement.
4
Click Accept to proceed.
5
To begin the installation, click Install Software.
Note: If the Windows Security warning dialog box appears at any point
during the installation process, click Install this driver software anyway.
6
The Installer wizard appears with several installation methods displayed.
Selecting an Installation Method
The installation differs based on your operating system and connection method.
Select your operating system and connection method from the following list and
proceed to the reference page to continue the installation.
Express Installation
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Installing in Express Mode on page 1-2
Custom Installation
Installing in Custom Mode with a USB Connection on page 1-4
Installing in Custom Mode with a Network Connection on page 1-5
Note: KPrint installs a client port monitor that lets Windows TCP/IP print from
any network card connected to a printing system. KPrint supports LPR and IPP
printing. For the KPrint Installation instructions, refer to your Product Library
CD. KPrint uses a stand-alone installer.
Installing Utilities
On the Installation Method screen, click Utilities to install printer utilities. You
can also select utilities to install during the Custom Installation procedure.
Upgrading Driver Components
If the installation wizard detects older driver or utility components, the Software
Component Upgrade page appears.
1
Choose the component to upgrade. Click Next.
2
Confirm your upgrade settings. To start the upgrade, click Upgrade.
3
When the upgrade completes, click Next. The Installation Method page
appears.
Express Installation
Express Mode applies to driver installation for a USB or network connection
only. The installation wizard discovers printers that are turned on, and
connected by USB and network cable. In Custom Mode, you are able to select
the installation packages and specify the port.
Installing in Express Mode
This section describes the express installation procedure of the driver software
in Windows operating systems.
1
Ensure that your printer and computer are turned on and connected by USB or
network cable.
Note: If the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears during the
installation process, click Cancel. If the Hardware Installation warning dialog
box appears, click Continue Anyway.
2
On the Installation Method page, click Express Mode.
3
The Discover Printing System page opens to search for your printer. If
Discover does not find your printing system, a message appears. Remove and
reinsert the USB or network cable, and ensure it is connected properly. Click
Refresh to retry the discovery. If the system still cannot find your printer, contact
your system administrator.
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If Discovery finds your printer, click the printer name to select it.
4
Select Use host name for port name to use a host name for the Standard
TCP/IP port. If the installation wizard still displays the IP address, contact your
system administrator. (Not available with a USB connection.)
5
Click Information if you want to open a dialog box with details about IP
Address, Host Name, Printer Model, Contact, Location, and Serial Number.
Click OK. Click Next. (Not available with a USB connection.)
6
On the Printer Settings page, you can assign a name to the printing system.
You can also choose to share this printer with others or set this printer as the
default printer. Make your selections, and then click Next.
7
On the Confirm Settings page, click Install if the settings are correct. Click
Back to correct the settings.
8
The Installation Completed page appears displaying the following driver
options.
Print a test page
This selection verifies a connection with the printer and creates a print out of
the installed driver components.
Show Quick Print Tab
This selection lets you define basic print options into group profiles that can
be accessed easily. The Show Quick Print tab option also appears in the
Administrator Settings in the Device Settings tab.
Enable Status Monitor
The Status Monitor displays system status messages on your computer
screen during printing tasks. The Status Monitor button appears on the
Advanced tab.
Device Settings
Select Device Settings to open the Device Settings tab where you can
choose installed options for your printing system. (In Windows 7, Windows
Vista, or with a USB connection, the Device Settings check box is not
displayed).
When the installation completes successfully, click Finish to exit the installation
wizard and return to the Product Library CD menu.
Software installation failures generate the following message:
One or more software installations have failed.
Click Finish, and retry the installation. If the same message appears again,
contact your system administrator.
The installation of the printer is now complete. If prompted, restart your
computer.
Custom Installation
Custom Mode is an option to customize driver features and install utilities. You
can specify the printer port, fonts, and the utilities you want to install.
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Printer drivers that ship with Windows operating systems are called minidrivers.
The minidriver is available separately for PCL and KPDL and provides basic
support for your printer. Minidriver functionality is not documented in this user
guide.
Installing in Custom Mode with a USB Connection
This section describes the custom installation procedure of the driver software
in Windows operating systems using a USB connection.
1
Ensure that your printer and computer are turned on and connected using a
USB cable.
2
On the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode.
3
The Discover Printing System page appears displaying Discover selected.
You can use this option, or the Custom select option.
With the Discover option, you can let the system find all the devices available
for driver installation. If you use this option, proceed to step 4.
With the Custom select option, you can choose the printing system and printer
port to install. Proceed to step 6.
If Discover does not find your printing system, a message appears. Ensure that
your printer is properly connected by the correct cable and is turned on, and
then close the message box. Remove and reinsert the USB cable to your
computer and retry the discovery. Contact your system administrator if the
system cannot find your printer.
4
If Discover finds one or more USB printing systems, select your model from the
list. Click Next.
5
On the Custom Installation page, select the driver and software packages you
want to install from the Driver and Utility tabs, and clear those not intended for
installation. Click Next. Proceed to step 10.
6
On the Printing System page, select your model, and then click Next.
7
On the Printer Port page, select the port connected to your printing system.
Click Next.
8
On the Custom Installation page, select the driver and software packages you
want to install from the Driver and Utility tabs, and clear those not intended for
installation. Click Next.
9
On the Printer Settings page, you can assign a name for the printing system.
You can also choose to share this printer with others or set this printer as the
default printer. Make your selections, and then click Next.
10
On the Confirm Settings page, click Install if the settings are correct. Click
Back to correct the settings.
Note: If the Hardware Installation warning dialog box appears, click
Continue Anyway.
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The Installation Completed page appears displaying the following driver
options.
Print a test page
This selection verifies a connection with the printer and creates a print out of
the installed driver components.
Show Quick Print Tab
This selection lets you define basic print options into group profiles that can
be accessed easily. The Show Quick Print tab option also appears in the
Administrator Settings in the Device Settings tab.
Enable Status Monitor
The Status Monitor displays system status messages on your computer
screen during printing tasks. The Status Monitor button appears on the
Advanced tab.
When the installation completes successfully, click Finish to exit the installation
wizard and return to the Product Library CD menu.
Software installation failures generate the following message:
One or more software installations have failed.
Click Finish, and retry the installation. If the same message appears again,
contact your system administrator.
The installation of the printer is now complete. If prompted, restart your
computer.
Installing in Custom Mode with a Network Connection
This section describes the custom installation procedure of the driver software
in Windows operating systems using a network connection.
1
Ensure that your printer and computer are connected to a network.
2
On the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode.
3
The Discover Printing System page appears displaying Discover selected.
For an Express Installation, you can let Discover find your printing system,
and proceed with the steps in Express Installation. Otherwise, you can choose
Custom select, and click Next to continue with a custom installation.
4
On the Printing System page, select the model, and then click Next.
5
On the Printer Port page, select the port connected to your printing system, or
add a port connected to your system by clicking Add Port. Click Next.
6
On the Custom Installation page, select the driver and software packages you
want to install from the Driver and Utility tabs, and clear those not intended for
installation. Click Next.
7
On the Printer Settings page, you can assign a name for the printing system.
You can also choose to share this printer with others or set this printer as the
default printer. Make your selections, and then click Next.
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On the Confirm Settings page, click Install if the settings are correct. Click
Back to correct the settings.
Note: If the Hardware Installation warning dialog box appears, click
Continue.
9
The Installation Completed page appears displaying the following driver
options.
Print a test page
This selection verifies a connection with the printer and creates a print out of
the installed driver components.
Show Quick Print Tab
This selection lets you define basic print options into group profiles that can
be accessed easily. The Show Quick Print tab option also appears in the
Administrator Settings in the Device Settings tab.
Enable Status Monitor
The Status Monitor displays system status messages on your computer
screen during printing tasks. The Status Monitor button appears on the
Advanced tab.
Device Settings
Select Device Settings to open the Device Settings tab where you can
choose installed options for your printing system. (In Windows 7 and
Windows Vista, the Device Settings check box is not displayed.)
When the installation completes successfully, click Finish to exit the installation
wizard and return to the Product Library CD menu.
Software installation failures generate the following message:
One or more software installations have failed.
Click Finish, and retry the installation. If the same message appears again,
contact your system administrator.
The installation of the printer is now complete. If prompted, restart your
computer.
Optional Printer Components
You can expand the functionality of your printer driver by installing optional
components from the Product Library CD > Advanced Tools menu.
Installing Optional Printer Components
1
On the Product Library CD menu, select Advanced Tools.
2
On the Advanced Tools page, select Optional Printer Components.
3
Select a printer, and click Next to install optional components.
4
On all Select pages, choose your components, and click Next.
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On the Confirm Settings page, if the displayed settings are correct, click
Install. Click Back to correct any settings.
6
The Printer Components Installation Completed page appears. Click Finish.
When you have completed installing printers and optional components, if
prompted, restart your computer.
Adding a Printer Driver Through the Wizard
The Add Printer Wizard displays a series of screens that guide you through
printer installation. You are prompted to make installation choices on each
screen.
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista
This section describes how to install a printer driver using the Add Printer
Wizard in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
1
Click Start and click Devices and Printers (Windows 7), or click Control Panel
and double-click Printers (Windows Vista).
2
Click Add a printer.
3
The Add Printer Wizard appears. The wizard provides you with step by step
driver installation instructions. Click either Add a local printer or Add a
network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. Follow the instructions on each page,
then click Next to proceed to the next page.
Note: If the Windows Security warning dialog box appears, click Install this
driver software anyway.
4
The last page of the wizard appears with a message that you’ve successfully
added the printer you selected. Installation of the printer driver is now complete.
Click Print a test page if you want to produce sample print output from the
newly installed printer. To close the Add Printer Wizard, click Finish.
Installing a Printer Driver in Windows XP and Windows 2000
This section describes how to install a printer driver using the Add Printer
Wizard in Windows XP and Windows 2000.
1
Click Start and Printers and Faxes.
2
Click Add a printer.
3
The Add Printer Wizard appears. The wizard provides you with step by step
driver installation instructions. Follow the instructions on each page, and then
click Next to proceed to the next page.
Note: If the Found New Hardware Wizard page appears, click Cancel. If the
Hardware Installation warning dialog box appears, click Continue Anyway.
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When the Completing the Add Printer Wizard page appears, installation of
the printer driver is now complete. To close the Add Printer Wizard, click
Finish. If prompted, restart your computer.
Printer Driver Settings Access
The printer driver software can be accessed from the Print dialog box of an
application, or from Start. If accessed from an application, then changes made
to driver settings remain in effect until the application ends. If accessed from
Start, changes are maintained as the default printer settings.
Changing the Default Driver Settings
Default driver settings apply to print jobs, though you can change the settings
temporarily when printing from an application.
1
Click Start and click Devices and Printers (Windows 7), or click Control Panel
and double-click Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows
XP).
2
Right-click on your printing system icon.
3
Click Printing Preferences.
4
In the Printing Preferences dialog box, select the desired features in all tabs.
5
Click OK to save the settings.
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2 Device Settings
In the Device Settings tab, you can select installed printing system options so
the associated features can be used with the printer driver. You can also match
the memory setting in the driver with the memory installed in your printing
system, which lets the driver manage font downloads more efficiently.
Administrator, User, PDL (Page Description Language), and Compatibility
settings can also be selected.
Accessing the Device Settings Tab
The Device Settings tab can be accessed from Devices and Printers
(Windows 7), Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows XP)
folder.
1
Click Start and click Devices and Printers (Windows 7), or click Control Panel
and double-click Printers (Windows Vista), or Printers and Faxes (Windows
XP).
2
Right-click on the desired printing system model.
3
Click Printer properties (Windows 7) or Properties (Windows Vista, Windows
XP).
4
Click the Device Settings tab.
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Device Options
Optional devices extend the capabilities of your printing system for source.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
Setting Device Options
You can set the printer driver to match the optional devices installed on your
printing system.
1
In the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Device Settings tab.
2
In Device Settings > Device options, select the check boxes for all installed
devices.
Auto Configure
Auto Configure detects the devices installed on the printing system if it is
connected over a network. Auto Configure can detect printing system devices
such as input devices, output devices, and RAM disk size. When your computer
is connected to the printing system through a TCP/IP port, the Auto
Configure button appears in the Device Settings tab. Auto Configure
updates the Device options list, Memory, RAM disk, and preview images to
keep the printer driver consistent with the printing system configuration.
Not all installed devices are detected by using Auto Configure. Before
selecting OK in the Device Settings tab, check the settings to make sure that
they are correct.
Note: The default setting for Windows XP Service Pack 2 is for the Windows
Firewall to be set to On. The setting can be changed to allow communication
between the printing system and your computer. In the Windows Security
Alert dialog box, click Unblock.
Silent Auto Configure
Silent Auto Configure checks the printing system every 10 minutes for
changes in optional devices or memory. When a change is detected, the driver
is automatically updated with the new settings. Silent Auto Configure is only
available for printing systems installed in Windows 7 or Windows Vista.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
Enabling Auto Configuration
The Auto Configure button can be used to detect all available device options
when the printing system is connected to a network through a TCP/IP port.
1
Verify that all optional devices are attached to the printing system, and that it is
turned on and ready to print.
2
In the Device Settings tab, click Auto Configure.
In Windows XP and Windows 2000, the driver settings are updated
immediately.
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In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, the Auto Configure dialog box opens. Select
from Auto configure options:
Auto Configure Now
Click the button at any time to retrieve the current settings from the printing
system. It is recommended to do this when the driver is first installed and
when Silent auto configuration is turned off.
Silent auto configuration
Select to let the driver check the printing system every 10 minutes for any
changes in optional devices or memory. When a change is detected, the
driver is automatically updated with the new settings.
Memory
Memory is the amount of standard and optional memory installed in the printing
system. To maximize the downloading of printing system fonts, the driver must
be set to match the total printing system memory.
Setting the Memory
By default, the Memory setting matches the standard memory in the printing
system. If optional memory is installed, set the memory in the printer driver to
match the total amount of memory.
1
Install optional DIMM memory in the printing system.
2
In Device Settings, at the Memory text box, type or select the amount of total
installed memory by clicking the up and down arrows until the text box shows
the correct number of megabytes (MB).
If your printing system includes the Auto Configure feature, you can use it to
obtain information about the memory size.
RAM Disk
The RAM disk functions as a virtual hard disk, saving print requests into the
printing system’s memory. Because the RAM disk is temporary memory, all data
stored there is lost when the power is turned off.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
If selected, the Ignore application collation feature in the Compatibility
Settings dialog box lets the driver control collation. RAM disk can then increase
the print speed of collated multiple copies by sending the print job just once.
Setting RAM Disk
Setting the RAM disk lets you save print requests into the printing system’s
memory.
1
In Device Settings, in the Device options list, select RAM disk.
2
At the RAM disk text box, type or select the size of the RAM disk by clicking the
up and down arrows until the text box shows the correct number of megabytes
(MB).
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At the printing system's operation panel, turn on RAM disk and set its size.
The maximum RAM disk size depends on the amount of installed memory.
Administrator Settings
Administrator Settings lets you set options, varying by your model, that
include controlling accessibility, displaying features in the interface and setting a
password to control access to the Administrator Settings options.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
Show Quick Print Tab
This option lets you control the display of the Quick Print tab. You can define
basic print options into group profiles that can be accessed quickly and easily.
With a cleared Show Quick Print tab check box, the tab does not appear in the
Printing Preferences dialog box.
With a selected Show Quick Print tab check box, the tab appears in the
Printing Preferences dialog box. When you select the Show Quick Print tab
check box, you can also access the other two check boxes, Hide other tabs,
and Set Quick Print tab as default.
Selecting Hide other tabs displays only the Quick Print tab to the user.
Selecting Set Quick Print tab as default opens to this tab when you access
Printing Preferences.
Lock Security Settings
If the Security Watermark plug-in is installed, Lock Security Settings appears
in the Administrator Settings dialog box. The administrator can ensure that a
security watermark is printed on all jobs by locking this feature.
Administrator Password
You can set Password protect administrator settings in the Administrator
Settings dialog box to prevent unauthorized changes in this dialog box. When
selected, this setting prompts you to enter a password and confirm the
password. This password protection blocks access to all Administrator
Settings options.
Setting the Administrator Password
1
In Device Settings > Administrator Settings, select Password protect
administrator settings.
2
In the Password dialog box, enter a password, using at least 4 and no more
than 16 characters. Reenter the password in Confirm password and click OK.
Clearing the Administrator Password
1
In the Device Settings tab, click Administrator.
2
In the Enter Password dialog box, type the password and click OK.
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In the Administrator Settings dialog box, clear the Password protect
administrator settings check box.
4
Click OK.
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a set of rules that govern the
management of network devices, such as printing systems. SNMP settings
determine the level of security when using the Auto Configure feature, and
prevent unauthorized printing to the SNMPv3 printing system. SNMP settings
must be set in the printer driver and in the printing system’s Command Center.
The following SNMP options are available:
SNMPv1/v2c
This option ensures successful Auto Configure communication using Read
community name and Write community name.
SNMPv3
This option ensures secure Auto Configure communication using a user
name and password. Authentication and privacy options are available by
selecting Settings.
Apply to other models
This option displays a list of installed printing systems to apply the selected
SNMP settings.
SNMPv3 Options
You can select SNMPv3 options for secure communication with the printing
system.
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SNMPv3 is enabled when an optional IB-23 network card is installed. These
settings must match the IB-23 settings. IB-23 has settings for both an
authentication password and an encryption password, but they must both match
the driver password.
Authentication
This option provides an algorithm to check that a transferred file has arrived
intact. Message Digest 5 (MD5) and Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA1) are
hash algorithms used to authenticate packet data.
MD5
This option provides a cryptographic hash function with a 128–bit hash
value. It adds security and protection against Gateway Load Balancing
Protocol (GLBP)-spoofing software.
SHA1
This option produces a message digest that is 160 bits long. SHA1 is the
successor to MD5.
Privacy
This option uses encryption for secure communication. It is available after
you select the Authentication option. You may select one privacy option.
(IB-23 does not support AES encrypted communication.)
DES
This option uses the Data Encryption Standard for encryption. DES turns
cleartext into ciphertext via an encryption algorithm. It encrypts and decrypts
data using 8-byte blocks and a 56-bit key.
Device Settings
Selecting SNMP Settings
SNMP settings in the driver must be set to match the settings in the printing
system’s Command Center.
1
In Device Settings > Administrator, click SNMP Settings.
2
Select SNMPv1/v2c or SNMPv3.
For SNMPv1/v2c, type the Read community name and Write community
name, up to 32 characters, and click OK.
For SNMPv3, type a User name up to 32 characters, and a Password from
8 to 32 characters.
3
To set authentication and privacy options for SNMPv3, click Settings.
4
In the SNMPv3 dialog box, select from the available options.
5
Click OK in the SNMPv3 dialog box.
6
Optional: Under Apply to other models, you can click Select and choose from
available models. The SNMP settings are applied to all selected models.
User Settings
User Settings lets you specify user and department names, select the default
unit of measure, and change the driver display language.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
Identification
Identification lets you identify your print job with a User name and
Department name, up to 31 characters.
Setting User Identification
You can type User name and Department information.
1
In Device Settings > User, type your preferred name in the User name text
box.
2
Type your department or group name in Department text box.
You can type up to 31 characters in the User name and Department text
boxes.
Units
You can set Inches or Millimeters as the unit of measurement. This is used for
the following settings:
Custom page size setting in the Page Sizes dialog box in the Basic tab.
Spacing setting in the Watermark Add and Edit dialog boxes in the
Advanced tab.
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AES
This option uses the Advanced Encryption Standard for encryption. AES is a
symmetric block cipher that can process data blocks of 128 bits, using cipher
keys with lengths of 128, 192, and 256 bits. It is more secure than DES.
Device Settings
Poster settings and Gutter settings in the Layout tab.
Selecting a Unit of Measurement
You can select a unit for displaying measurements in the user interface.
1
In Device Settings > User, select Inches or Millimeters.
2
Click OK in the User Settings and Properties dialog boxes.
Language Preference
The Language preference option specifies the user interface language of the
Device Settings tab of Printer Properties and all tabs of Printing
Preferences.
Available languages vary depending on your locale and your computer settings.
Setting Language Preference
You can select a user interface language.
1
In Device Settings > User, select the desired language from the Select
language list.
2
Click OK in the User Settings and Properties dialog boxes.
PDL (Page Description Language)
A Page Description Language (PDL) specifies the contents and layout of a
printed page. In the Device Settings tab, you can choose from PCL XL,
(Printer Command Language XL), PCL 5e, or KPDL (an emulation of PostScript
printing). The printer default is PCL XL, which is suitable for most printing
purposes. After you select a PDL, the selection appears in the lower corner of
the Preview image.
In GDI compatible mode, vector graphics are rasterized for printing as bitmap
images. Use the GDI compatible mode option to improve the output quality of
the graphic created by the application.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
PDL Options
The PDL options, available in the PDL Settings dialog box, are accessed in
Device Settings.
PCL XL
The most recent version of HP PCL and PCL 6. This PDL includes PCL 5e
features. PCL XL lacks backward compatibility with earlier PCL versions,
though it is enhanced over PCL 5e in these areas:
Reduced file size
Better print speed
Faster return to application
PCL 5e
Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions
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Bidirectional communication support
Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows applications
Complex graphics might not print as well
KPDL
KPDL is used when printing from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3.
An emulation of PostScript printing
Strong graphics reproduction
Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5e
Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5e
Enables native TrueType font downloading
Supports most Graphics settings options
Selecting PDL Options
You can select a page description language from PDL options.
1
In Device Settings > PDL, select the desired page description language from
the Select PDL list.
2
Select the GDI compatible mode option to improve the output quality of
graphics created by your application.
3
Settings is available when the PDL is set to PCL XL or KPDL.
If you select PCL XL as the PDL, you can click Settings to open the PCL XL
Settings dialog box. Disable auto media type switching controls how
automatic media switching behaves when the selected paper source runs
out paper. When selected, printing stops until you load more paper of the
same size and type. When the check box is clear, the printing system
automatically switches to another paper source loaded with the same page
size and media type.
If you select KPDL as the PDL, you can click Settings to open the KPDL
Settings dialog box. Select the Allow data passthrough check box to
reduce errors when printing complex jobs from applications that use
PostScript formatting.
Note that if you select Allow data passthrough, EMF spooling is not
available in the Advanced tab.
4
Click OK in the PDL Settings dialog box.
Compatibility Settings
Compatibility Settings lets you specify media source values and override the
application's Collate setting, and combine the Source and Media type lists in
the Basic tab.
In a client/server environment, this feature is unavailable to a client logged in as
a restricted user.
Media Source Enumeration
Media source enumeration supports compatibility for media source values
unique to the printer driver, such as those for cassettes or feeders. Your newly
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installed printer driver maintains identical media source support with the driver it
replaces, whether for this driver or one from another manufacturer. If media
source macros exist for the older driver, then the alignment of media source
values maintains support without the need to change the macros.
Setting Media Sources
Use the Driver Info utility (\Utility\Driver Info\DrvInfo.exe) to compare the
source values for all installed drivers.
If the values for a given media source differ between printer drivers, you can
reassign an enumerated value to create a match between the drivers.
1
In the Device Settings tab, select Compatibility.
2
From the Media source enumeration list, select the paper supply method. The
current value is listed in the Enumerated value box.
3
Type an Enumerated value for the media source, and click Apply. To align
settings with a different driver, this value should align with those in the other
driver.
You can restore all the options in Compatibility Settings to the default by
clicking Reset.
Ignore Application Collation
This option bypasses the Collate setting in software applications, and gives
priority to the printer driver setting.
With the check box selected, the printer driver Collate setting is used.
With the check box cleared, the application Collate setting is used.
Selecting Printer Driver Collation
You can ignore the collation setting in the application and use the printer driver
collation setting.
1
In the Device Settings tab, select Compatibility.
2
Select Ignore application collation.
You can restore all the options in Compatibility Settings to the default by
clicking Reset.
Combine Source and Media Type Lists
You can change the driver's Basic tab so that Media type and Source are
combined into one list, labeled Source. In the combined list, Media types are
listed first, followed by cassettes and MP tray.
Creating a Combined Source List
You can combine the Source and Media type lists in the Basic tab to make
one Source list.
1
In the Device Settings tab, select Compatibility.
2
Select Combine source and media type lists.
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