Olivetti COPIA 9915F User Manual

Copia

PRINTER

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OPERATION MANUAL

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CONTENTS

1 GETTING STARTED

2 PRINTING

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INTRODUCTION 1-2

MAIN FEATURES 1-3

MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM 1-3

CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 1-4

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 1-6

– Description of the printer driver 1-6

– Checking the hardware and software requirements 1-6

– Installing the printer driver 1-6

– Copia 9915F printer driver group 1-12

PRINTING A PAGE 1-13

– Executing printing 1-13

– Indicators on the operation panel 1-14

SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 1-14

PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION 1-17

– Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 1-17

– Settings on the front panel 1-18

– Software printer setting 1-18

PRINTER TROUBLE?

TROUBLESHOOTING 1-19

– Printing problems 1-19

STATUS MONITOR 1-22

USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS 1-24

UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 1-25

APPENDIX

SPECIFICATIONS 1-26

PARALLEL INTERFACE 1-27

USB INTERFACE 1-28

PRINT AREA 1-29

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This chapter provides basic information for using the Copia 9915F printer and its features.

GETTING STARTED

Getting started

INTRODUCTION

The Copia 9915F machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer. This manual describes only the printer features of the machine. To use an Copia 9915F machine as a copier and to learn additional information which relates to both the copier and printer features, see the copier manual. To get full use of all printer features, familiarize yourself with this manual. For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.

Conventions used in this manual

In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the use of the machine.

Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.

Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications, functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.

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When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing will be executed after copying is finished.

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When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will be interrupted and you can make a copy. Printing will be resumed after copying is finished.

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Trademark acknowledgments

Windows, MS-DOS, Windows NT and Windows Printing System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries. IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

MAIN FEATURES

Printing from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98*, and Windows NT 4.0 applications

* USB is supported on Windows 98 pre-installed only.

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High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications through the Olivetti GDI (Graphics Device Interface) system.

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Since print data is processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.

High-speed printing at 8 pages/min.

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First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.

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Print speed is 8 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.

MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM

If your computer is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, the printer driver data in the CD-ROM can be copied to floppy disks using a different computer (PC equipped with a CD-ROM drive). You can then install the printer driver on your computer from floppy disks.

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Getting started

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

Double-click My Computer, Copia 9915F, and Makedisk.

Double-click Makedisk.exe.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows 3.1x:

Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select

CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.

Double-click Makedisk.exe.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

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Getting started

To use the Copia 9915F series machine as a laser printer connect it to your computer using either a parallel interface cable or a USB interface cable. (You can use a USB interface cable only if your personal computer has Windows 98 pre-installed).

When using the parallel interface

You cannot use both the USB interface and the parallel interface at the same time. If you connect both interfaces at the same time, the USB interface takes precedence.

Use IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length). For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 1-27.

Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF

position.

Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two bail

clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.

Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.

(Refer to your computer manual for details.)

Bail clip

The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-directional transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.

Parallel interface connector

Interface connector

Cable

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE

When using the USB interface

Use shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length). For specifications of the USB interface, see page 1-28.

Plug the USB interface cable into the printer USB interface connector.

Plug the other end of the cable into the USB interface connector on your computer.

(Refer to your computer manual for details.)

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Getting started

USB interface connector

Interface connector

Cable

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

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Getting started

Description of the printer driver

The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer. It converts the data in your file into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the printer and computer as the data is printed.

Checking the hardware and software requirements

You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.

Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-

directional parallel or USB interface, and CD-ROM drive

Windows type

CPU 486DX 66 MHz or better

Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is

Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better

Hard disk free space 10 MB or more

The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT

3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described above.

Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98*, Windows NT 4.0

* USB is supported on Windows 98 preinstalled only.

recommended.)

Windows NT4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)

Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)

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If you are using some of your computer’s memory as a RAM drive, the printer driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case, reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to your MS Windows documentation for further information.

Installing the printer driver

The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM. Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.

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Is the printer connected properly to the computer?

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Does the printer have paper?

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Is there another GDI printer driver or Windows Printing System printer driver already installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. To change the printer port settings, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 1-24.

In this description, the following drive configuration is presumed. Specify proper drives depending on the configuration of your computer.

Drive R: CD-ROM drive (installation source). If necessary, replace R with the letter

of your CD-ROM drive.

Drive C: Hard disk drive (installation destination). If necessary, replace C with the

letter of your hard disk drive.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions:

With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with a parallel interface cable. For connection instructions, see page 1-4.

Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the

section LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.

Turn on the printer.

Turn on your computer and start Windows.

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which may be open.

When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Update Device

Driver Wizard” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed to step 7. If the “Copying Files” window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button.

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If you use Windows 95 and the “New Hardware Found” window will appear, click the Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer button and then click OK. Proceed to step 6.

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If you use Windows 95 and the screen shown above or the “New Hardware Found” window does not appear, proceed to step 5.

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If you use Windows NT 4.0, proceed to step 5.

★ Plug & Play

This feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.

The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows you are using.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

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Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

Click the Start button and select Run. When the screen shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed

to step 7.

“Install from Disk” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 7.

The installation program will start. To install the printer driver to the default folder, click the Next button. To select a different folder, select Browse or type in the new path and folder name. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue.

On the display, you will see “printer port to be used”. Normally, this is LPT1 and it is selected automatically. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Finally click the Next button.

A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the Yes button.

When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.

If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of the Copia 9915F Software is complete.” window will be displayed. Click the OK button.

If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 1-19 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after resolving the problem.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

Windows 98:

With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with either a parallel or a USB interface cable. For connection instructions, see pages 1-4 & 1-5.

Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the

section LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.

Turn on the printer.

Turn on your computer and start Windows.

When using the USB interface:

• Connect your personal computer and the printer using a USB interface cable if you have not already done so. (For information about connecting the USB interface cable, see page 1-5.)

• When the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears, insert the installation CDROM, click the Next button, follow the on-screen instructions, and finally click the

Finish button.

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Getting started

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which may be open.

When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Add New Hardware

Wizard” window will appear. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.

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If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window does not appear, proceed to step 8.

★ Plug & Play: For plug & play information, see page 1-7.

Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

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Getting started

Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB

interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Select the CD-ROM drive and click the Next button.

Windows driver file search will find the device “Copia 9915F”. Click the Next button.

Proceed to step 9.

Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB

interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Click the Start button and select Run. When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 9.

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The installation program will start. To select a different folder, select Browse and type in the path and folder name where the printer driver will be installed. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue. To install the printer driver to the default folder, click the Next button.

On the display you will see “printer port to be used”. The printer port is selected automatically. If you are using the parallel interface, this is LPT1. If you are using the USB interface, this is LPT/USB1. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer. Finally click the Next button.

A “Confirm installation” window will be displayed. To continue installation, click the Yes button.

When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page. If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the paper tray.

INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

Windows 3.1x:

With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with a parallel interface cable. For connection instructions, see page 1-4.

If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of the Copia 9915F Software is complete.” window will be displayed. Click the OK button.

If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page 1-19.

Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the

section LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.

Turn on the printer and then start Windows on your computer.

Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which may be open.

Insert the installation CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive.

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Getting started

Choose File from the Menu bar in Program Manager, and then choose the Run…

command.

Type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) in the command line box

and then click the OK button.

Select a directory to which the printer driver will be installed and click the Next button.

To install it to the default directory, click the Next button.

A “printer port to be used” window will be displayed. Normally, LPT1 is automatically

set. Then ensure that Yes is checked to use this printer as the default printer.

A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click Yes .

When the installation is complete, restart Windows.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE

Copia 9915F printer driver group

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Getting started

When the printer driver is installed, the Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver group will be created. This group of software programs provides the following functions:

Uninstall Copia 9915F

The printer driver can be uninstalled. If the driver is uninstalled, printing can no longer be performed on the printer. For proper uninstallation, be sure to use the Olivetti uninstall program of the printer driver group.

Readme

The latest information on the printer driver is included in this document. Read the Readme first.

Advanced Settings

See help for Advanced Settings.

Status Monitor

The Status Monitor window provides visual information about the printer state and current job. For details, see STATUS MONITOR on page 1-22.

DOS Emulation Setup

See page 1-17.

Status Monitor HELP

Assistance and information for Status Monitor.

DOS Emulation HELP

Assistance and information for DOS Emulation support.

Advanced Settings HELP

Assistance and information for Advanced Settings.

Be sure to read the “Readme” document found in the printer driver group before using your Olivetti Copia 9915F printer.

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PRINTING

PRINTING A PAGE

The printing method is described below. Read the description in the operation manual for the application to be used.

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Before you can use your printer, you must install the supplied Olivetti GDI printer driver. Once this software has been installed, you can control the printing of your documents from the printer driver which appears on your computer screen. See INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE on page 1-6.

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When using multiple printers, you must change the printer selection from the control panel to change the printer to be used. This printer cannot be used with other GDI printers or printers that use the Windows Printing System. For details, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 1-24.

Executing printing

Ensure that paper of the desired size is loaded in the paper tray. (See the section on

LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.)

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Printing

To print on special paper, the bypass tray can be used. Select the bypass from the printer driver. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page 1-14. Also see the description of bypass feed operation in the copier operation manual. Always feed special paper one sheet at a time.

Turn on the printer. The ready ( ) indicator will light up.

Select the settings for printing such as the number of copies and paper type from the

application. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page 1-14.

Before printing from your application, ensure that the Olivetti Copia 9915F has been selected as the printer.

Print the file from your software application.

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PRINTING A PAGE

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Printing

Indicators on the operation panel

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If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will continue. After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the clear ( ) key is pressed twice or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse. * The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See the copier

operation manual.

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Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled when printing is started.

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If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the paper size in the printer, the image may be printed onto two sheets of paper.

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If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to the paper may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the underside of the paper may become dirty. If this occurs, change to the correct size paper and print two or three pages to clean the image.

The ON LINE indicator and the ready (

ON LINE indicator

ON LINE key

Power save indicator

Ready indicator

) indicator indicate the state of the printer.

Ready indicator

On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on

line), data is being received from a computer or printing is being performed.

Off: Indicates copying is being performed or the

printer is in the auto power shut-off mode.

ON LINE indicator

On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on

line) or printing is being performed.

Blinking: Indicates copier setting is being performed

during printing or data is being received from a computer.

Off: Copying is being performed.

ON LINE key

Changes modes from off-line to on-line.

Power save indicator

On: Indicates the printer is in a power save mode.

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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER

The setting method for items in the printer driver are described below. Before setting the printer driver, check the following items.

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The Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver has been installed in the computer to be used. If not, see INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE on page 1-6.

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The Olivetti Copia 9915F has been selected as the default printer on the computer to be used.

SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

Click the Start button of the computer and then from the Settings menu item select

Printers.

If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in

the Printer folder and select Properties in the menu. If you use Windows NT 4.0, right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in the Printer folder and select Document defaults in the menu.

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For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.

The properties of the Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver will be displayed. If you

use Windows 95/Windows 98, click the Olivetti Copia 9915F Setup tab to display the following screen.

* Screen on Windows 95

Properties

Printing

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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER

Windows 3.1x:

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Printing

The following items can be set with the printer driver.

Paper/Output

Double-click the Print Manager icon in the Main window of Program Manager.

Select Options in the Print Manager and then select Printer Setup.

Select Olivetti Copia 9915F in the Installed Printers: and click the Setup button.

The properties of the Olivetti Copia 9915F will be displayed.

Copies Specifies the number of sets to be printed. Any number from 1 to

99 can be selected. (default setting: 1)

Paper source Specifies a paper feed station in the printer. (default setting: Tray

Paper size Specifies the size of the paper to be printed. The paper sizes that

can be selected are letter, legal, invoice, A4, B5, A5, Folio, Foolscap, etc. (default setting: A4 )

Page orientation Sets the page orientation. Portrait or landscape can be selected.

(default setting: portrait)

Collate Specifies collated printing or group printing. (default setting:

collated)

Image Quality

Lighten/Darken Any value from 0 to 100% can be set. (default setting: 50%)

Contrast Any value from 0 to 100% can be set. (default setting: 50%)

Resolution Specifies 300 dpi or 600 dpi. (default setting: 600 dpi)

Output Type Specifies output type: Normal, Photograph, Text or Advanced. The

selected output type will be reflected by the Image Quality icon in the upper left corner.

If Advanced Image Quality is selected, you can click the Setup button to open the Advanced Image Quality dialog.

Advanced Setup

Sharpness Any value from 0% to 100% can be set. (default setting: 10%)

Halftone Used when printing gray scale or color image data. “Fine”,

“Medium” or “Coarse” can be selected. (default setting: Medium)

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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER

DOS Emulation

A PCL4 DOS Emulation setup program can be started by clicking the Setup button. This is an independent program that configures the PCL4 DOS emulation.

DOS Emulation Setup

DOS copies Specifies the number of sets to be printed. From 1 to 99 sets can

be selected. (default setting: 1)

DOS orientation Sets the page orientation. Portrait or landscape can be selected.

(default setting: portrait)

DOS paper source Specifies a paper feed station in the printer. (default setting: Tray

DOS paper size Specifies size of paper to be printed. (default setting: A4)

DOS A4 width Specifies the number of columns in a line in the width direction

of A4 size. (default setting: 77 columns)

DOS lines per page Specifies the number of lines per page. (default setting: 60 lines

or 64 lines depending on the countries or regions)

DOS font Specifies the font to be used for printing. (default setting: Courier

Regular)

DOS font size Specifies the font size. (default setting: 10 CPI)

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Printing

DOS symbol set Specifies the symbol set to be used for printing. (default setting:

Roman-8)

About

There are no settings that you can make on the “About” tab page. This page displays the installed printer driver version and copyright statements.

PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION

You can execute printing from an MS-DOS application which has been executed from the MSDOS prompt in Windows.

This printer can only print from MS-DOS applications run from the MS-DOS prompt in Windows using the parallel interface. You cannot print from MS-DOS applications using the USB interface. Also, you cannot print when running in native MS-DOS mode.

Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt

Windows 95/Windows 98 has “Spool MS-DOS print jobs” in the port settings. If this setting is not selected, the printer will not operate properly. Use the following procedure to check the setting.

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PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION

Click the Start button.

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Printing

DOS Emulation settings on the front panel

Paper size, tray selection, and other options are set from the front panel. Use the following procedure to start the front panel.

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

Select Settings and then click Printers.

Right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in the printer dialog box and click Properties.

For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.

Click the Details tab in the Properties dialog box.

Click the Port Settings button.

Check that “Spool MS-DOS print jobs” is checked in the port setting dialog box.

Click Start, Program, Olivetti Copia 9915F, and DOS Emulation Setup.

Windows 3.1x:

Double-click the DOS Emulation Setup icon in the Olivetti Copia 9915F Printer

Group in Program Manager.

DOS Software printer setting

Set your MS-DOS application to use the following model printer.

HP LaserJet Series II (PCL4)

If this printer is not listed on the application’s printer setup, choose a PCL4 compatible printer.

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PRINTER TROUBLE?

TROUBLESHOOTING

Some problems in the Copia 9915F are common to both the copier and printer features, also check the TROUBLESHOOTING section of the copier operation manual.

Printing problems

“Copier” in the column “See page:” indicates the description is in the copier operation manual.

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Printer trouble?

Problem Possible cause Solution

Printer driver cannot be installed.

Paper does not feed into the printer.

The printer does not print.

Hard disk free space is not sufficient for installation of the printer driver.

The operating system is not supported.

Paper is not set correctly.

Too much paper in the paper tray.

The interface cable might not be connected properly.

The interface cable is defective.

The port setting is incorrect.

The TD cartridge or drum cartridge is not installed properly.

Delete unnecessary files and application software to increase hard disk free space. (The driver requires at least 10 MB free space.)

Use Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.

Insert the paper correctly.

Remove excessive paper from the paper tray.

Check the interface connection.

Check the cable with a computer and printer which you know work. If printing is still not possible, the interface cable is defective.

Check the printer settings in the Windows Control panel to make sure that the print job is being sent to the correct port (for example, LPT1).

Ensure that the TD cartridge and drum cartridge are installed properly.

See page:

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Copier*

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The printer may be configured incorrectly.

The printer driver may be incorrectly installed.

*1 See the section on LOADING COPY PAPER.

Check the application to make sure that all the print settings are correct.

Reinstall the printer driver software and try printing a test page.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Printer trouble?

Problem Possible cause Solution

The printer prints wrong data or incorrect characters.

Printing is too slow.

The interface cable might not be connected properly.

The interface cable specifications may be incorrect.

If using Windows 3.1x, Print manager may be disabled.

There may be too many applications open.

RAM disk is used in the computer.

The resolution is set to 600 dpi.

The computer may have insufficient random-access memory (RAM).

Check the interface cable connection.

See the interface specifications.

Double-click the Printers icon in Control Panel and check the Use Print Manager box.

Close all unnecessary applications before printing.

Reduce the RAM disk size or do not use the RAM disk.

Set the resolution to 300 dpi.

Install more random-access memory (RAM) in your computer.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

Half of the page is blank.

The page layout is too complex.

Resolution is set to 600 dpi.

Page orientation setting may be incorrect.

There may be too many applications open.

The paper in the printer may be larger than the paper size specified in your application or printer driver.

Interface cable specifications may be incorrect.

The CPU specifications may be incorrect.

The computer may have insufficient random-access memory (RAM).

Simplify the page layout.

Set resolution to 300 dpi.

Change the page orientation with the printer driver.

Close all unnecessary applications before printing.

Load the correct paper into the printer.

See the interface specifications.

Check that the CPU of your computer is 486DX 66 MHz or better.

Install more random-access memory (RAM) in your computer.

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Printer trouble?

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STATUS MONITOR

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When printing starts, the status monitor screen will appear on the computer display. The status monitor displays the printer state and information on the current print job. The status monitor displays the following types of messages,Normal, Warning and Fault. If an error message appears, check the message description below and perform the listed task.

Printer trouble?

Normal Messages

The following messages indicate the current state of the printer. Since these messages indicate normal operating conditions, you need not take any action.

Ready

Printing in progress

Copying in progress

Faxing in progress

Warning Messages

TD cartridge is near empty. Reorder a new cartridge and replace soon.

Drum cartridge is near end of life. Reorder a new cartridge and replace soon.

“Copier” in the column “See page:” indicates the description is in the copier operation manual.

Message

Description

The printer is idle and ready for the next print job.

A printing job is in progress.

A copying job is in progress.

A faxing job is in progress.

Message

Solution

Running out of toner. While printing can

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Copier*

continue, the print quality will be affected. Reorder a new TD cartridge and replace it soon.

The Drum cartridge is nearly spent. While printing

Copier*

can continue, the print quality will be affected. Reorder a new cartridge and replace it soon.

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*1: See the section on SUPPLIES AND USER MAINTENANCE.

Fault Messages

Message

TD cartridge is empty. Replace empty TD cartridge with a new cartridge.

Drum cartridge is at end of life. Replace empty Drum cartridge with a new cartridge.

Front or Side Cover Open. Close covers.

The TD cartridge is empty. Printing cannot continue until you replace the empty TD cartridge with a new cartridge.

The Drum cartridge is spent. Printing cannot continue until you replace the spent Drum cartridge with a new cartridge.

One of the covers on the printer is open. Printing cannot continue until you close the

Solution

cover.

Insert TD cartridge into the machine.

The TD cartridge is not in the printer. Insert a TD cartridge into the printer.

See page:

Copier*

—

Copier*

STATUS MONITOR

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Printer trouble?

*2: See the section on TD CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. *3: See the section on DRUM CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT. *4: See the section on MISFEED REMOVAL. *5: See the section on LOADING COPY PAPER. *6: See the section on BYPASS FEED.

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USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS

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Printer trouble?

If you use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, interference between printers may occur and printing may not be performed properly. To use another GDI printer or a Windows Printing System printer, you must change the port setting of the printer driver using the following procedure.

Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:

If another printer does not operate properly when the Copia 9915F printer driver is set to “FILE”, uninstall the Copia 9915F printer driver. To uninstall the driver, see UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER on page 1-25.

Click the Start button.

Select Settings and then click Printers.

Right-click the Copia 9915F icon in the printer dialog box and then click Properties.

For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand operation.

Click the Details tab (Ports tab – on Windows NT4.0) in the Properties dialog box,

select FILE: in the Print to the following port list box, and click the OK button.

Right-click the icon of the printer to be used and click Properties.

Click the Details tab (Ports tab – on Windows NT4.0) in the Properties window, select

LPT1 (or the currently used port), and click the OK button.

To use the Copia 9915F again, perform the same procedure but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 4.

Windows 3.1x:

Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window of Program Manager.

Double-click the Printers icon. The Printers window will then open.

Select Copia 9915F, and then click the Connect button.

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Select File from the list of options in the Ports window, and then click the OK

button.

Select the new printer you would like to use from the list in the Installed Printers

window, and then click the Connect button.

Select the printer port to use for the new printer, and then click the OK button.

Click the Set As Default Printer button, and then click the Close button.

To use the Copia 9915F again, perform the same procedure but select the port to be used (for example, LPT1) in step 4.

UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER

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Printer trouble?

If the printer driver is not installed properly or if you need not use this printer any more, uninstall the printer driver from your computer using the following procedure.

If using Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0, click Start, Program, Olivetti

Copia 9915F, and Uninstall Copia 9915F. If using Windows 3.1x, double-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in Program Manager and double-click the Uninstall Copia 9915F icon.

When the “Confirm File Deletion” window appears, Click the Ye s button.

When the “Remove Programs From Your Computer” window appears, click the OK

button.

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SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX

Appendix

Resolution 600 or 300 can be selected.

Page description language Olivetti GDI (Parallel)

Olivetti GDI, USB (USB)

Page orientation Portrait or landscape

First print time Approx. 9.6 seconds*

Print speed (multiple pages) Approx. 8 pages per minute (A4) (Parallel)

Approx. 6 pages per minute (A4) (USB)

Interface port Bi-directional parallel interface

(IEEE 1284 compliant) 2 m (6 feet) Max. USB (B-type) interface (twisted pair cable) 2 m (6 feet) Max.

* First print time may differ depending on operating conditions, such as power-supply voltage

and room temperature. Also the time may differ depending on data quantity to be printed and applications.

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, Olivetti reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

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PARALLEL INTERFACE

This printer uses a bi-directional parallel interface.

For specifications of the parallel interface of your computer, see its operation manual.

Connector

36-pin DDK 57LE-40360-730B (D29) female connector or equivalent connector

Cable

Shielded type bi-directional parallel interface For best results, use a printer interface cable which is IEEE1284 compliant. (2 m (6 feet) Max.)

Pin configuration

The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.

Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name

1 STB 19 GND (STB RET)

2 DATA1 20 GND (DATA1 RET)

3 DATA2 21 GND (DATA2 RET)

4 DATA3 22 GND (DATA3 RET)

5 DATA4 23 GND (DATA4 RET)

6 DATA5 24 GND (DATA5 RET)

7 DATA6 25 GND (DATA6 RET)

8 DATA7 26 GND (DATA7 RET)

9 DATA8 27 GND (DATA8 RET)

10 ACKNLG 28 GND (ACKNLG RET)

11 BUSY 29 GND (BUSY RET)

12 PE (Paper End) 30 GND (PE RET)

13 SLTC 31 INPRM

14 AUTO LF 32 FAULT

15 (NC) 33 (NC)

16 GND (0 V) 34 (NC)

17 FG 35 +5V

18 +5V 36 SLTC IN

36 19

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USB INTERFACE

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Appendix

Connector

4-pin DDK DUSB-BRA42-T11 Type-B connector

Cable

Shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) Max.: high-speed transmission equivalent)

Pin configuration

The pin numbers and signal names are listed in the following table.

Pin No. Signal name

1 +5V 2- DATA 3+DATA 4 GND

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