How to Read This Manual...................................................................................................................9
Checking the Network Environment...................................................... ..........................................11
Print Server Configuration...............................................................................................................................12
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................78
Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................78
Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................80
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................85
Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................85
Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................89
5. Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................95
Changing the Network Interface Board Configuration..................................................................96
Changing Names and Comments......................................................................................................98
7. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel
Menu Chart.......................................................................................................................................118
Accessing the Main Menu................................................................................................................122
Paper Input Menu............................................................................................................................125
Paper Input Parameters..................................................................................................................................126
Changing the Paper Input Menu....................................................................................................................129
Printing a Configuration Page .......................................................................................................................134
Interpreting the Configuration Page..............................................................................................................137
Maintenance Menu Parameters .....................................................................................................................141
Changing the Maintenance Menu..................................................................................................................144
System Menu....................................................................................................................................151
System Parameters........................................................................................................................................152
Changing the System Menu..........................................................................................................................159
Changing the PCL Menu...............................................................................................................................179
PS Menu ............................................................................................................................................182
Changing the PS Menu..................................................................................................................................185
Language Menu................................................................................................................................188
Changing the Language Menu.......................................................................................................................188
Remote Maintenance by telnet........................................................................................................194
Using telnet....................................................................................................................................................194
Getting Printer Information over the Network.............................................................................222
Printer current status......................................................................................................................................222
System Log Information................................................................................................................................238
Using DHCP..................................................................................................................................................250
Configuring a WINS Server .......................................................................................................................... 252
Memory Capacity and Paper Size...................................................................................................254
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
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Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be
liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.
Software Version Conventions Used in This Manual
•NetWare 3.x means NetWare 3.12 and 3.2.
•NetWare 4.x means NetWare 4.1, 4.11 and IntranetWare.
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You can use Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 as a Print Server.
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Print Server
Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Windows NT 4.0 Print Server
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows 2000
See p.14 “Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration”.
See p.34 “Windows XP Print Server Configuration”.
See p.52 “Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration”.
Windows XP
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Netware Configuration
To set the machine up as a network printer in a NetWare environment. The network interface board
allows you to use the machine as a print server or remote printer.
Print Server
NetWare
File Server
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Remote Printer
NetWare
Print Server
See p.72 “NetWare Configuration”.
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000
Windows 2000
NetWare
File Server
Windows XP
Windows XP
Windows NT 4.0
Windows NT 4.0
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1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration
To use a network printer, click [SmartNetMonitor], [Standard TCP/IP Port], or [LPR Port] when installing
the printer driver.
•SmartNetMonitor
See p.14 “Configuring Protocols ”, p.18 “Installing Software”, p.19 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS
Printer Driver”, and p.24 “Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.
•Standard TCP/IP Port, LPR Port
See p.14 “Configuring Protocols”, p.19 “In stalli ng th e PCL 5c or RPCS Prin ter Driv er”, and p.24
“Installing the PostScript Pri nter Driver”.
Note
❒ If you want to use LPR Port, Print Servic es for UNIX m ust be instal led. For det ails, see Wi ndows
2000 Help.
Configuring Protocols
Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing
This describes how to conf igure the networ k interface boa rd and Windows 2000 to u se TCP/IP and IPP.
Preparation
To use NetBEUI, use the SmartNetMonitor for Client port.
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Configuring the printer
Configure the printer to use TCP/IP.
•Check TCP/IP is set to active. (The factory defau lt is active.)
•Assign an IP address and make other settings required for TCP/IP.
Reference
For more informa tion about ho w to make the a bove settings, see “Windows 2000 Configuration ”,
Printer Client Reference.
If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.250 “Using DHCP”.
Note
❒ After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.
On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], point to [Accessories] and then click [Command Prompt].
A
Enter the following: (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)
B
C:> ping 192.168.15.16
If the address is configured correctly, the following message appears:
Reply from 192.1 68 .15 .1 6 : by tes =3 2 ti me <10 ms TTL =32
If the address is configured incorrectly, the following message appears:
Request timed out.
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Configuring a Windows 2000 computer
Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use TCP/IP.
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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].
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Click [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
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Check [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connec-
tion:] box on the [General] tab.
Note
❒ If the check box for TCP/IP is not selected, select it.
❒ If TCP/IP is not ins talled, click [
about installing TCP/IP, see Windows 2000 Help.
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Configure TCP/IP with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and other settings.
Check with the network administrator that the settings are correct.
Install
] on the [
Configuring NetBEUI for Printing
This describes how to configure the network interface board and Windows 2000 to use NetBEUI.
Configuring the printer
Configure the printer to use NetBEUI.
•Check NetBEUI is set to active. (The factory default is active.)
General
] tab and install i t. For more information
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Reference
For more informa tion about ho w to make the a bove settings , see “Windows 200 0 Configuration”,Printer Client Reference.
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Configuring a Windows 2000 computer
Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use NetBEUI.
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On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].
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Click [Local Area Connection]. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
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Check [NetBEUI Protocol] is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connection:] box
on the [General] tab.
Note
❒ If the check box for NetBEUI is not selected, select it.
❒ If NetBEUI is not installed, click [
about installing NetBEUI, see Windows 2000 Help.
Install
] on the [
General
] tab and install it. For m ore informat ion
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Installing Software
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client
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Quit all applications that are running.
BBBB
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Auto Run will start the installer.
Note
❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.
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Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].
The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), English (English), Espanol ( Spanish), Franc ais (Fr ench), It aliano (Itali an), Magyar (Hungari an), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish),
Svenska (Swedish)
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Click [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].
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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.
After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].
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Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note
❒ If you are required to restart the computer after the installation of SmartNetMonitor for Client, re-
start and continue configuration.
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Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver
AAAA
Quit all applications that are running.
BBBB
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Auto Run will start the installer.
Important
❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system at the same time. When
upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.
Note
❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.
CCCC
Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].
The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), English (English), Espanol ( Spanish), Franc ais (Fr ench), It aliano (Itali an), Magyar (Hungari an), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish),
Svenska (Swedish)
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Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].
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The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.
After rea ding thro ugh the co ntent, cl ick [I accept the agreement.] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next>].
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Select the printer drivers you want to use when the [Select Program] dialog box appears, and
then click [Next>].
You can select more than one printer driver.
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Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model(s) you want to use.
To change the printer name, use the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box.
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Double-click the printer name to display its settings.
Note
❒ The details shown for [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system
being used, model of printer selected, and port being used.
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Click [Port:], and then click [Add] in the [Change settings for 'Port'] box.
The [Add Port] dialog box appears.
JJJJ
The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds
to the port you want to use.
SmartNetMonitor
A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [OK].
B Select the printer you want to use.
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❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP
A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].
Available printers will be list ed.
B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].
Note
❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a
printer not listed here, click [
name.
Specify Address
], and then enter the printer's IP address or host
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❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI
A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].
A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.
B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].
Note
❒ Printers that respond to a broadcast from the compu ter will be displayed. To pr int to a
printer not listed here, click [
the NetBEUI network addres s is on the configuration pag e. For more information about
printing the conf iguration pag e, see p.134 “Printing a Confi guration Page ”. NetBEUI address appears as “\\RNPxxxx\xxx” on the configuration page. Enter the printer's ne twork
path name in the form of “%%Computer name\Share name”. Do not enter “\\” as head
characters but “%%”.
❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.
❖❖❖❖ IPP
A Click [IPP].
The IPP setting dialog box appears.
B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or
“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field.
(Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different
name from those of existing port names.
If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.
Specify Address
], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check
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D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the
necessary settings .
Note
❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.
E Click [OK].
Standard TCP/IP Port
A Click [Standard TCP/IP Port], and then click [OK].
B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>].
C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick
[Next>].
D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].
LPR Port
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A Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK].
B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address.
C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK].
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Make sure the location for the selected printer is displayed after [Port:].
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Double-click [Shared] to display share settings.
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To share the printer, select the [Shared] check box.
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Check the boxes under [Share name] to install th e alternative driver for the necessary system.
Note
❒ Select the [
and [
❒ You can add an alternative driver after instal lation. See p.33 “Settings for Printer Share”.
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Configure the default printer as necessary.
❖❖❖❖ Default Printer
Select the [Default Printer] check box to set the printer as the default printer.
PPPP
Click [Continue] to start printer driver installation.
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When the [Select Program] dialog box appears, click [Finish].
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When the [Installation completion] dialog box appears, click [Finish].
SSSS
Set up the o ptions.
Shared
] check box to start instal lation of an alternativ e driver ([
Windows 95/98/Me
] are already selected).
Windows NT 4.0/2000
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]
Note
❒ You must set up the opti ons when bidi rectional tran smission is d isabled. For m ore informat ion
about bidirectional transmission status, see p.31 “Bidirectional transmission”.
Reference
For more information about option settings, see p.30 “Setting Up Options”.
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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver
AAAA
Quit all applications that are running.
BBBB
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Auto Run will start the installer.
Important
❒ Never have two versions of the same printer driver installe d on your system at the same time.
When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the
new one.
Note
❒ Auto Run might not work automa tically due to certain operating system s ettings. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe” located in the CD-ROM root directory.
CCCC
Select a language for the interface, and then cli ck [OK].
The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), English (English), Espanol ( Spanish), Franc ais (Fr ench), It aliano (Itali an), Magyar (Hungari an), Nederlands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish),
Svenska (Swedish)
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Note
❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. The printe r drive r wil l be ins tal led
in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues, Suomi
DDDD
Click [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].
Add Printer Wi zard starts.
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Click [Next>].
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Click [Local printer], and then click [Next>].
GGGG
Click [Create a new port:].
HHHH
The next part of the pr ocedure depends on the port in us e. Follow the s ection that c orresponds
to the port you want to use.
•SmartNetMonitor
•Standard TCP/IP Port
•LPR Port
SmartNetMonitor
A Click [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [Next>].
B Select the printer you want to use.
❖❖❖❖ TCP/IP
A Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].
Available printers will be list ed.
B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].
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Note
❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be displayed. To print to a
printer not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the printer's IP address or host
name.
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❖❖❖❖ NetBEUI
A Click [NetBEUI], and then click [Search].
A list of printers that can be used with NetBEUI appears.
B Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK].
Note
❒ Printers that respond to a broadcast from the compu ter will be displayed. To pr int to a
printer not listed here, click [
the NetBEUI network addres s is on the configuration pag e. For more information about
printing the conf iguration pag e, see p.134 “Printing a Confi guration Page ”. NetBEUI address appears as “\\RNPxxxx\xxx” on the configuration page. Enter the printer's ne twork
path name in the form of “%%Computer name\Share name”. Do not enter “\\” as head
characters but “%%”.
❒ You cannot print to printers beyond routers.
❖❖❖❖ IPP
A Click [IPP].
The IPP setting dialog box appears.
B To specify the printer's IP address, enter “http://printer's-ip-address/printer” or
“ipp://printer's-ip-address/printer” in the [Printer URL] field.
(Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C If necessary, enter the name s to distingui sh the prin ter in [IPP Port Name]. Enter a different
name from those of existing port names.
If you do not do this, the ad dress en tered in [Printer URL] will be set as t he IPP port name.
Specify Address
], and then enter the NetBEUI address. Check
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D If a proxy server and IPP user name are used, click [Detailed Settings] and configure the
necessary settings .
Note
❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.
E Click [OK].
Standard TCP/IP Port
A In [Create a new Port], click [Standard TCP/IP], and then click [Next>].
B In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Next>].
C In the [Printer Name or IP Address] box, enter the printer name or I P ad dress, a nd then c lick
[Next>].
D In the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] window, click [Finish].
LPR Port
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A Click [LPR Port] in [Create a new Port], and then click [Next>].
B In the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box, enter the printer's IP address.
C In the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, enter “lp”, and then click [OK].
IIII
Confirm to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click
[Next>].
JJJJ
Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next>].
Configure the default pr inter as neces sary. Select the [Yes] check box to s et the printe r as the defaul t
printer.
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select the [Share as:] check box, and then click [Next>].
To change the printer name, use the [Share as:] box.
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In the [Location and Comment] dialog box, enter the location and comment about the printer,
and then click [Next>].
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Select whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click [Next>].
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Click [Finish].
Printer driver installation sta rts.
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Set up the o ptions.
Reference
For more information about option settings, see p.30 “Setting Up Options”.
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Changing Port Settings
This describes how to change SmartNetMonitor for Client settings, such as proxy server settings or IPP
URL.
Note
❒ There are no settings for NetBEUI.
AAAA
In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, cli ck
[Properties].
BBBB
Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].
The [Port Configuration:] dialog box appears.
Note
❒ If you cannot set items on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab, follow the procedure below.
Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box.
A
Start SmartNetMonitor for Client , and then right-click the SmartNetMonitor for Cli ent icon on
B
the taskbar.
Click [Extended Features Settings], and then select the [Set Recovery/Parallel Printing for each port]
C
check box.
Click [OK] to close the [Extended Features Settings] dialog box.
D
•For IPP, you can configure User Settings, Proxy Settings, and Timeout Settings.
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Note
❒ For more information about these settings, see SmartNetMonitor for Client Help.
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Setting Up Options
You must set up installed options, paper size, and feed direction with the printer driver when bidirectional transmission is disabl ed.
Limitation
❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators
and Power Users grou ps have Manage Printe rs permission by defaul t. When you set up optio ns,
log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Note
❒ The description uses the PCL 5c printer driver.
AAAA
On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
The [Printers] window appears.
BBBB
Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
Note
❒ When you open the printer properties dialog box for the first time after installing the RPCS printer
driver, the confirmation window appears. After that, the initial display of the printer properties dialog box appears.
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Click the [Accessories] tab.
Note
❒ If you are using the RPCS printer driver, click the [Change Accessories] tab.
❒ If you are using the PostScript 3 printer driver, click the [
Device Settings
] tab.
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