Kyocera KM-8530 User Manual
Kyoceramita KM-8530
PS Visual Driver
Printing System(2) (UG-1)
User’s Manual
PostScript
Option for
Controller
This user’s manual describes how to set up the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver and provides notes on using the driver.
© 2002 by Kyoceramita Corporation
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CONTENTS
Introduction............................................................................................. |
v |
FCC Regulations....................................................................................................... |
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Canadian Department of Communications Regulations ...................................... |
v |
Patent Notice............................................................................................................. |
v |
About the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver............................ |
vi |
About this Manual.................................................................................. |
vi |
Structure of this Manual........................................................................ |
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System Requirements.......................................................................... |
vii |
Windows.................................................................................................................. |
vii |
Monitor .................................................................................................................... |
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Conventions Used in this Manual ...................................................... |
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Chapter 1 Overview ......................................................................... |
1-1 |
Contents of this Chapter..................................................................... |
1-2 |
Overview of the PostScript3 Option .................................................. |
1-3 |
Printer Driver.......................................................................................................... |
1-3 |
Page Description Language ................................................................................. |
1-3 |
Chapter 2 Setup ............................................................................... |
2-1 |
Contents of this Chapter..................................................................... |
2-2 |
How to Install the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver............. |
2-3 |
Before Installation ................................................................................................. |
2-3 |
Installing to Windows............................................................................................ |
2-3 |
Uninstalling the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver.................................. |
2-5 |
Chapter 3 Driver Functions............................................................. |
3-1 |
Contents of this Chapter..................................................................... |
3-2 |
Working Environment ......................................................................... |
3-3 |
Compliant OS......................................................................................................... |
3-3 |
Printing from Applications.................................................................. |
3-4 |
Printing ................................................................................................................... |
3-4 |
Print Settings ......................................................................................................... |
3-4 |
Description of the Functions Available in the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 |
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PS Visual Driver................................................................................... |
3-5 |
Appendix A Troubleshooting ........................................................ |
A-1 |
Basic Troubleshooting....................................................................... |
A-2 |
Cannot get the correct outputs using the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 |
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PS Visual Driver..................................................................................................... |
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Introduction
Introduction
The Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver is a PostScript3 printer driver for use with Controllers.
For instructions on how to operate your printer (copier), printer controller, or network board, refer to its user’s manual.
For detailed operations of Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP, refer to the operating manuals for each operating system. For applications operations, refer to the operating manuals provided with each application.
FCC Regulations
Warning: The Controller+PostScript3 option generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the user’s manual, interference with radio communications may result. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart B, Part 15, of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference from such equipment when it is operating in a commercial environment.
Users operating this equipment in a residential area are likely to cause interference, in which case they may be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Canadian Department of Communications Regulations
Le présent appareil n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux de Class A prescrites dans le règlement sur la brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Patent Notice
The program of this product includes an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S.Patent 4,558,302.
•A part or all of this user’s manual shall not be used or copied without permission.
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•Information written in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice.
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•This printer driver shall not be copied except for backup purposes.
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Introduction
About the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver
A separate PS printer driver is provided for each model of IP controller.
The following shows the correspondence between the IP controller and the PostScript3 option (as of July, 2002).
•Printing System(2) (UG-1)
About this Manual
This user’s manual relates to the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver.
It describes how the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver is used to perform printing on a computer running Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP.
For details on the functions and settings specific to your IP controller, refer to its user’s manual.
Structure of this Manual
This manual consists of the following three chapters and an appendix.
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 1 describes a functional overview of the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver.
Chapter 2: Setup
Chapter 2 describes how to install the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver on your computer. This printer driver enables printing from a Windows application to a Kyoceramita printer by way of a network/parallel port.
Chapter 3: Driver Functions
Chapter 3 describes the functions of the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver installed on a computer.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A describes troubleshooting tips for your PostScript3 option.
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Introduction
System Requirements
Windows
The following are required to print from Windows-compliant computers to the Print Controller.
•Computers on which Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP can run
•CD-ROM drive (necessary to install the printer driver)
Using Windows 95/98/Me
•Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me
•32 MB RAM or more
Using Windows NT 4.0
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and NT Service Pack 3 or later
•32 MB RAM or more
Using Windows 2000/XP
•Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
•32 MB RAM or more
Macintosh systems do not support the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver.
Monitor
Resolution
• 800 x 600 or higher for the UG-1
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Introduction
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 Overview.”
•Names shown on the screen are written within square brackets, e.g., click the [OK] button.
•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 the operating hardware or software was written.
Hints, advice, confirming items, etc. at the time the operating hardware or software was written.
•Notation of sub-folders
Sub-folders are written in a logical string, e.g., “\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:
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 PostScript3 Option......................... |
1-3 |
Printer Driver ....................................................................... |
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Page Description Language ............................................... |
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Chapter 1 Overview
Contents of this Chapter
This chapter describes an overview of the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver.
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Chapter 1 Overview
Overview of the PostScript3 Option
Printer Driver
This printer driver has the same functions as the PCL Printer Driver.
This printer driver can be used under the following operating systems.
•Windows 95
•Windows 98
•Windows Me
•Windows NT 4.0 and NT Service Pack 3 or later
•Windows 2000
•Windows XP
Refer to "Chapter 2 Setup" (p.2-1) for how to set up the printer.
Refer to "Chapter 3 Driver Functions" (p.3-1) for detailed functions of the printer driver.
Page Description Language
The Page Description Language of PCL (standard) and Adobe PostScript3 are mounted on the printing system.
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Chapter 2 Setup
Contents of this Chapter ............................................ |
2-2 |
How to Install the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual |
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Driver............................................................................ |
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Before Installation ............................................................... |
2-3 |
Installing to Windows ......................................................... |
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Uninstalling the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver 2-5
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Chapter 2 Setup
Contents of this Chapter
To use the PS printing system, you must install the dedicated PostScript3 printer driver on your computer.
The section describes the installation of the printer driver.
Refer to "Chapter 3 Driver Functions" (p.3-1) for how to print from applications and functions of the printer driver.
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Chapter 2 Setup
How to Install the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver
Before Installation
Models and Environment of Computers
The printing system can be used with most computers, from personal computers to workstations.
Installing to Windows
Perform the following steps to install the PS option printer driver to Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/ 2000/XP.
The “User Software CD” is required to install the printer driver.
1.Turn on the computer and start Windows.
Exit from all active Windows applications, if running.
Using Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
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 [Setup.exe] file in the folder for the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver on the “User Software CD”.
After unzipping the program files, the PostScript3 Driver Setup program will run to display the [Welcome] window.
The location in which Setup.exe is stored varies depending on the model of the IP controller.
5.Check the [I accept the term of the above License Agreement] and click the [Next] button.
To use the PS option printer driver, you are required to agree to the License. When you agree to the license, check the [I accept the term of the above License Agreement] to proceed to the next step.
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Chapter 2 Setup
6.Select the port to which the PS printing system is connected, and click the [Next] button.
Select [LPT1:] if a direct connection is established between the copier and the computer on which the printer driver is being installed. For your printer to default to the LPT1 port, put a check next to [Make this the Default Printer].
When selecting [Network Printer]
When personal computers or workstations are connected to a network and you want to print via the network, put a check next to [Add Network Port], and select the corresponding system.
7.Determine whether the printer name is appropriate. If you are satisfied, click the [Next] button.
If you want to change the printer name, enter a new name into the [Model] text box. The printer name defaults to [Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS VD].
8.Once the screen displays the printer name and the selected port, click the [Finish] button.
The printer driver will be installed.
9.If you want to manually configure the printer, click the [Printer Setup] button.
You can open the [Properties] window to manipulate printer settings as the need arises.
Properties windows
The printer properties window will be different for each environment depending on the Windows environment in which you install the printer driver.
For more information, refer to "Chapter 3 Driver Functions" (p.3-1).
10.Click the [Exit to Windows] button.
The installation session is over and you go back to the desktop. Your printer is now available for use.
You don’t need to restart the computer for the installed printer driver to take effect.
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Chapter 2 Setup
Uninstalling the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver
1.Click [Start]-[Settings]-[Control Panel].
The [Control Panel] window appears.
2.Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window appears.
3.Select the [Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS VD] in the [Install/Uninstall] tab, click [Add/ Remove] button.
The [Printer Uninstall] window appears.
4.Click the [Next] button.
The [Ready to Start Deleting] window appears.
5.Confirm your selection on the window that is [Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS VD].
The [Uninstall Successful] window appears.
6.Click the [Restart Windows Now] button.
The Kyocera Mita KM-8530 PS Visual Driver is uninstalled and then Windows restarts.
“xxxx” indicates the model name of your copier.
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Chapter 2 Setup
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Chapter 3 Driver Functions
Contents of this Chapter ............................................ |
3-2 |
Working Environment ................................................. |
3-3 |
Compliant OS....................................................................... |
3-3 |
Printing from Applications ......................................... |
3-4 |
Printing................................................................................. |
3-4 |
Print Settings ....................................................................... |
3-4 |
Description of the Functions |
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Available in the Kyocera Mita KM-8530 |
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PS Visual Driver .......................................................... |
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