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PRINTER Controller
Type 1013
Operating Instructions
Printer Reference 2 (option)
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Introduction

Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” manual before using this machine. It con­tains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Notes:

“PS2” stands for PostScript level2 Compatible in this manual.

Important

Parts 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.

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Warning:

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Notes:

Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine.
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Manuals for This Machine

Manuals for This Machine

There are ten manuals that separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine.
To enhance safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
❖❖❖❖ Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
❖❖❖❖ System Settings
Describes the system settings of this machine.
❖❖❖❖ Facsimile Reference <Basic Features>
Describes the procedures and most frequently used functions for using this machine as a facsimile.
❖❖❖❖ Facsimile Reference <Advanced Features>
Describes the procedures and more advanced functions for using this ma­chine as a facsimile. And also explains settings for key operators.
❖❖❖❖ Printer Reference 1
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma­chine as a printer.
❖❖❖❖ Printer Reference 2
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using this machine as a printer. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD­ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”. (this manual)
❖❖❖❖ Network Interface Board Quick Configuration Guide
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer under the network environment. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”.
❖❖❖❖ Type 1018 PostScript level2 Compatible Kit Operating Instructions Supplement
Describes the functions of Printer Utility for Mac. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions for Printer”.
❖❖❖❖ Network Interface Board Type 1018 Owner's Manual
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer under the network environment. This manual is pro­vided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Print Server Software and Doc­umentation” which comes with optional Network Interface Board Type 1018.
Note
Concering UNIX printing information, please visit our web site or consult
your authorized reseller.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties ........................................... 1
Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. 1
Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ......................................... 2
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... 4
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing .......................................................... 6
Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties .................................. 6
Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ......................................... 7
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...................................... 9
Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing .............................................................. 10
Canceling a Print Job............................................................................... 12
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job
Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job ............................................................... 13
2.Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ................................................ 15
Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver..................... 15
Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................ 15
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver......................... 16
... 12
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver.............................................. 17
Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ................... 17
Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver .......................... 17
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ....................... 18
Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ................................. 18
3.Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel..................................... 19
Machine Does Not Print ........................................................................... 21
Other Printing Problems.......................................................................... 22
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4.Using the Control Panel
Adjusting Printer Features ...................................................................... 24
Printer Features Menu ................................................................................. 24
Printer Features Parameters ................................................................... 27
Job Control Menu......................................................................................... 27
Network Setup Menu.................................................................................... 34
Maintenance Menu....................................................................................... 35
List Print Menu ............................................................................................. 37
Adjusting System Settings...................................................................... 40
Accessing the System Settings.................................................................... 40
System Settings Parameters........................................................................ 41
5.Appendix
Specifications ........................................................................................... 43
Options......................................................................................................... 44
INDEX......................................................................................................... 45
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1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties

Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties

Changing the default printer settings
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Note
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the
application's own default settings are applied.
Click [OK].
E
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98/ Me.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog
box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Prop-
B
erties].
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
C
Click [OK] to start printing.
D

Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print­ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Click [OK].
E
Changing the default printer settings - Printing Preferences Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print­ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
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PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...].
C
The Printing Preferences Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Click [OK].
E
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the [Print] dialog box may
differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documen­tation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
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Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box.
B
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
C
Click [Print] to start printing.
D
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties

1
Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission.
Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up op­tions, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Changing the default printer settings - Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission.
Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...].
C
The Default Document Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
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PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog
box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Prop-
B
erties].
The Printer Properties appear.
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Make any settings you require and click [OK].
C
Click [OK] to start printing.
D
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

PostScript - Setting Up for Printing

1

Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties

Changing the default printer settings
To make the Printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties dialog box from the [Printers]window.
Note
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the ap-
plication's own default settings are applied.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Click [OK].
E
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98/ Me.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog
box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
With some applications, the printer driver's settings are not used, and the ap-
plication's own default settings are applied.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
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PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Prop-
B
erties].
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
C
Click [OK] to start printing.
D

Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print­ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
1
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Click [OK].
E
Changing the default printer settings - Printing Preferences Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission.
Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print­ers permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences...].
C
1
The Printing Preferences Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Click [OK].
E
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the [Print] dialog box may
differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documen­tation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print...].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
Select the printer you want to use in the [Select Printer] box.
B
Make any settings you require and click [Apply].
C
Click [OK] to start printing.
D
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PostScript - Setting Up for Printing

Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission.
Members of Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up op­tions, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears .
Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to
B
change.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
1
Changing the default printer settings - Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission.
Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
A
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to use.
B
On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...].
C
The Default Document Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [OK].
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
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1
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
Making printer settings from an application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0.
Note
The actual procedure you should follow to open the Printer Properties dialog
box may differ depending on the application. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current
application only.
On the [File] menu, click [Print].
A
The [Print] dialog box appears.
Select the printer you want to use in the [Name] list box, and then click [Prop-
B
erties].
The Printer Properties appear.
Make any settings you require and click [OK].
C
Click [OK] to start printing.
D

Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing

Making paper settings from an application
Open the file you want to print.
A
On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup].
B
The [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] dialog box appears.
Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in [Format for:] box.
C
Then, use [Paper] to select the paper size you want to use.
Note
If the printer is not shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to
display a list of available printers.
Reference
The actual appearance of the [Page Setup] dialog box depends on the appli­cation you are using. See the documentation that comes with the Macin­tosh for more information.
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After configuring the settings, click [OK].
D
Setting up for printing from an application
Open the file you want to print.
A
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
On the [File] menu, click [Print].
B
The [Printer] dialog box appears.
Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer :] box, and make the print-
C
er settings.
After configuring the settings, click [Print] .
D
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

Canceling a Print Job

1

Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job

Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar.
A
A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
Select the name of the job you want to cancel.
B
On the [Document] menu, click [Cancel].
C
Note
You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the
printer icon in the [Printers] window.
Press {Job Reset} on the control panel.
D
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The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be­ing canceled.
Important
This procedure cancels the print job that is being processed by the printer.
In some cases, the printer may already be processing data for the next print job following the one currently being output. In this case, the next print job is also canceled when you press {Job Reset}.
When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to
accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
Note
You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally
by the printer. Because of this, printing may continue for a few pages after you press {Job Reset}.
A print job that contains a large volume of data may take considerable time
to stop.
Canceling a Print Job

Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job

Double-click the printer's icon on the desktop.
A
A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
Select the name of the job you want to cancel.
B
Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon.
C
Press {Job Reset} on the control panel.
D
1
The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be­ing canceled.
Important
This procedure cancels the print job that is being processed by the printer.
In some case, the printer may already be processing data for the next print job following the one currently being output. In this case, the next print job is also canceled when you press {Job Reset}.
When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to
accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
Note
You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally
by the printer. Because of this, printing may continue for a few pages after you press {Job Reset}.
A print job that contains a large volume of data may take considerable time
to stop.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
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2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software

Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system.
Follow one of the appropriate procedures below.

Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E

Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members
of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis­sion by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E
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2
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software

Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem-
bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us­ers groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E
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Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver
This section describes how to uninstall the PostScript printer driver.
The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system.
Follow one of the appropriate procedures below.

Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E

Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members
of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis­sion by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
2
Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E
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2
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software

Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem-
bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us­ers groups have Full Control Permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
B
The [Printers] window appears.
Click to select the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the [File] menu, click [Delete].
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click [Yes] to uninstall the printer driver.
E

Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Delete the “PPD” file inside the [Printer Description] folder in the [Extensions]
A
folder in [System Folder].
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3. Troubleshooting

Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel

Messages/Second messages Description Solution
Add Toner
Open Front Cover and
/Follow Instructions to
Replace it
Clear Misfeed(s)
/Follow instructions in
Front Cover
Close Front/Right Cover
Load Bypass Tray
[Paper Size]
Load Paper
[Paper Size]
Load Tray #
[Paper Size]
Memory Overflow
Job Incomplete
Memory Full
Job Incomplete
Toner is running out. It is time to supply toner.
There is misfeed at the front cover.
The front or right cover is open.
There is no paper left in the Bypass Tray.
The paper size setting on the tray differs from that of print­er driver.
There is no paper left in this tray.
A memory overflow has oc­curred.
A memory full has occurred. Add memory to the printer.
Remove the misfed paper fol­lowing the instructions inside the front cover.
Close the front or right cover.
Load paper into the Bypass Tray.
Load paper that matches the paper size settings. Printing will not automatically resume if the paper size and orienta­tion settings are incorrect.
Load paper into the tray indi­cated.
Add memory to the printer.
Printing... The printer is printing. Wait for a while.
Print Overrun
Job Incomplete
A print overrun occurred on a file being printed. Only a part of the data on the page will be printed, and the print job is suspended, or the current print job has been canceled.
To print the image correctly, add memory to the printer or simplify the actual data size. Set "Page Protect" to "On" on the printer driver. Be sure to return "Page Protect" to "Au­to" after the print job. With "Page Protect" "On", the print­er performance might be de­creased. While using the PostScript printer driver, low­er the resolution setting.
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Troubleshooting
Messages/Second messages Description Solution
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Processing... The printer is processing in-
ternally.
Ready The printer is online and
ready to print.
Resetting Job... The print job is being reset. Wait for a while.
Toner is Almost Empty Toner is almost running out. Replace the toner early to pre-
Waiting... The printer is waiting for the
next print job.
Warming Up... The printer is warming up or
toner is being supplied.
Wait for a while.
If you want to set the printer offline, press {Online}.
vent poor print quality.
Wait for a while.
Wait until the panel display changes to "Ready".
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Machine Does Not Print

Machine Does Not Print
Possible Cause Solutions
Is the power on? Turn on the machine.
Is the interface cable properly connected? Connect the interface cable properly.
If there are any connectors or screws, make sure that they are fastened securely.
Are you using the correct interface cable? Be sure to use the correct one. If the cable is
damaged or worn, replace it with a new one.
Did you connect the interface cable after turn­ing on the main switch?
Is the machine Online? Make it Online by touching the [Online] key.
Is the specified paper set? Set the specified paper in any of the input trays.
Be sure to connect the interface cable before turning on the main switch.
3
Are there any error messages on the panel dis­play?
Does the indicator above the Printer Mode key stay red?
Is the Data-in Indicator blinking or lit? If not, the data does not reach the machine.
Can you print a configuration page? If you cannot, check the printer cable connec-
Can you make a "Print Test Page" from the printer driver?
Check the error message, and take the required action.
Check the error message, and take the required action.
Check the printer cable connection.
Also confirm that the printer port settings are correct.
tion.
Also confirm that the printer port settings are correct.
If you cannot, the machine might be out of order. Contact your sales or service representative.
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Troubleshooting

Other Printing Problems

Problem Action
3
An image is printed on the reverse side of the paper.
Multiple pages are fed through the printer at once.
Paper misfeeds occur frequently. Check the paper size settings. Use the recom-
An control panel error message stays on after removing the misfed paper.
It takes a long time for the printer to start printing.
It takes too much time to complete the print job. The data is so large or complex that it takes
Windows 95/98/Me, 2000, NT 4.0 :
The computer does not recognize the installed printer options.
Set the paper upside down.
Remove all the paper from the tray and fan them gently.
mended paper. Avoid using curled, folded or wrinkled paper, perforated paper, or glossy paper.
A paper misfeed message will remain until the front cover is opened and then closed. Open the front cover and close it.
The machine might be in Energy Saver mode or Low Power mode, which requires more time for warming up and resuming the print job.
time to process it.
If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is being done.
Just wait until it is finished.
If the printer is not connected to a network, specify which options you have installed us­ing the printer driver.
See the HELP file of the printer driver.
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No image is printed when loading paper on the bypass tray.
The machine operates the function that forces to feed the paper in three minutes after you load the paper on the bypass tray. Load the pa­per on the bypass tray again.

4. Using the Control Panel

Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, the "Printer Features" gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. "Printer Features" settings you make are retained even when you turn off the printer.
Reference
For more information about the copy features and their system settings, see the "Copy Reference" and the "System Settings" manuals.
Note
Some of the settings accessed by the printer driver can be accessed by the
Printer Features. Settings made by the printer driver take priority over set­tings by thePrinter Features”.
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Using the Control Panel

Adjusting Printer Features

Printer Features Menu

There are four menu items in the "Printer Features" menu.
Job Control
Network Setup
Maintenance
List Print
You can select functions in the following table.
4
Category Function menu
Job Control
p.27
Paper Input Tray Priority
Print Quality Edge Smoothing
System Print PS Errors
PCL Menu Orientation
Tray Locking
Bypass Paper Size
Resolution PCL
Toner Saving
I/O Timeout
I/O Buffer
Page Protect
Auto Continue
Sub Paper Size
Form Lines
Standard Size
Custom Size
PS
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Font Source
Font Number
Point Size
Font Pitch
Symbol Set
Category Function menu
Adjusting Printer Features
Network Setup
*1
p.34
Maintenance
p.35
List Print
p.37
*1
Optional Network Interface Board is required.
*2
Optional PostScript level2 Compatible Kit is required.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Restart Printer
Menu Reset
Hex Dump
Configuration Page
Menu List
PCL Font List
PS Font List
*2
Accessing the Printer Features Menu
Press {User Tools/Counter}.
4
Press the 0 or 1key to display 5.Printer Features, then press {OK}.
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press the 0 or 1key to display the following four items one by one.
Job Control
Network Setup
Maintenance
List Print
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4
Using the Control Panel
Note
1 key : Press to go to the next menu.0 key : Press to go back to the previous menu
After making the printer settings, be sure to return to the previous menu by
pressing {Cancel}.
After making the printer settings, press {User Tools/Counter} to return to the
initial display.
The revised settings are not canceled even if the power switch is turned off.
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Printer Features Parameters

Printer Features Parameters

Job Control Menu

There are four menu items in the Job Control menu.
Paper Input
Print Quality
System
PCL Menu
Job Control Parameters
❖❖❖❖ Paper Input
Menu Description
Tray Priority When no tray or paper size is selected for a print job, the tray se-
lected here is used.
Tray 1, Tray 2
4
Note
Default: Tray 1
Only the installed trays appear on the panel display.
It is recommended that you load paper having the size and di-
rection you frequently use in the tray selected with Tray Pri­ority”.
Tray Locking If you use different kinds of paper, you can lock a tray to prevent
printing on wrong paper such as letterhead or colored paper. When Auto Select is selected in the Paper Source selections from the printer driver, the locked tray will not be used.
Tray 1, Tray 2, None
Note
Default:
This menu is invalid if the optional tray is not installed.
If you want to use the locked tray, you must select the tray
from the printer driver.
When a locked tray is selected from the printer driver, the
printer does not search for any other tray.
None
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4
Using the Control Panel
Menu Description
Bypass Paper Size You can specify the paper size, standard or custom, for the bypass
tray.
When the bypass paper size is not specified, the paper size you set on the control panel is used.
If you use PCL 6 or PS2 printer driver to print custom paper size, the paper size you set in the printer driver is used.
If you use PCL 5e printer driver to print custom paper size, paper size you set on the control panel is used.
If the Bypass Tray can hold paper of either the short edge feed size or the long edge feed size, use the short edge feed size.
Note
Specifications of bypass tray depends on the machine. Con-
firm which type of machine you have. See the Copy Reference.
❖❖❖❖ Print Quality
Menu Description
Edge Smoothing You can set whether to enable Edge Smoothing.
On
Off
Note
Default: On
If Toner Saving is On”, “EdgeSmoothing is ignored even
if it is “On”.
The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on
control panel.
Resolution You can set the print resolution in dots per inch.
❖❖❖❖ PCL
300 dpi, 600 dpi
❖❖❖❖ PS
300 dpi, 600 dpi
Note
Default: 600 dpi
The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on
control panel.
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Printer Features Parameters
Menu Description
Toner Saving You can select whether to enable Toner Saving.
Off
On
Note
Default: Off
If Toner Saving is On”, “EdgeSmoothing is ignored even
if it is “On”.
The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on
control panel.
❖❖❖❖ System
Menu Description
I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the printer should wait before
ending a print job. If data from other port often appears in the middle of the print job, you should increase the timeout value.
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 180 seconds, 300 seconds
Note
Default: 30 seconds
I/O Buffer You can set the size of the I/O Buffer. Normally it is not necessary
to change this setting.
16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB
Note
Default: 32 KB
Print PS Errors You can set whether the PS error sheet should be printed out.
Off
On
Note
Default: Off
Page Protect When the "Print Overrun. Job Incomplete. message appears on
the panel display, set this function to "On”.
Auto
On
4
Note
Be sure to return Page Protect”to Auto after the print job.
With Page Protect” “On, the printer performance might be decreased.
Default: Auto
The setting in the printer driver takes priority of the setting on
control panel.
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Using the Control Panel
Menu Description
Auto Continue You can set whether to enable Auto Continue. When it is set to
On, the printing continues even if the following error messages appear on the display.
Print Overrun. Job Incomplete., Memory Overflow. Job In­complete., Memory Full. Job Incomplete.
Off
On
Note
When it is “On, and a certain type of error occurs, the current
job might be canceled, and the printer automatically resumes the next job.
Default: Off
4
Sub Paper Size You can enable the Auto Substitute Paper Size feature between A4
and letter size. When you select "On", the printer substitutes A4 letter size if the paper currently specified is not loaded.
Off
On
Note
Default: Off
❖❖❖❖ PCL Menu
Menu Description
Orientation You can set the page orientation.
Portrait
Landscape
Note
Default: Portrait
Form Lines You can set the number of lines per page.
5-128
Note
Default: 64 (Metric version), 60 (Inch version)
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Font Source You can set the location of the default font.
Internal
Download
Note
Default: Internal
When you select "Download", you can select only fonts down-
loaded to printer RAM.
Printer Features Parameters
Menu Description
Font Number You can set the ID of the default font you want to use.
0 to 54 (for Internal)
1 to 50 (for Download source)
Note
Default: Internal
Default: 0
Point Size You can set the point size you want to use for the default font.
4 to 999.75 by 0.25
Note
Default: 12.00
This setting is effective only for a variable-space font.
Font Pitch You can set the number of characters per inch you want to use for
the default font.
0.44 to 99.99 by 0.01
Note
Default: 10.00
This setting is effective only for a fixed-space font.
4
Symbol Set You can specify the set of print characters for the default font. The
available options are as follows.
Roman-8, ISO L1, ISO L2, ISO L5, PC-8, PC-8 D/N, PC-850, PC­852, PC8-TK, Win L1, Win L2, Win L5, Desktop, VN Intl, VN US, MS Publ, Math-8, VN Math, Pifont, Legal, ISO 4, ISO 6, ISO 11, ISO 15, ISO 17, ISO 21, ISO 60, ISO 69, Win 3.0
Note
Default: Roman-8
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4
Using the Control Panel
Changing the Paper Input Menu
The following procedure describes changing the Tray Priority as an example in the Paper Input”menu.
Press {User Tools/Counter}.
A
Press the 0 or 1key until the following message appears on the panel dis-
B
play.
Press {OK}.
C
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
D
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
E
The following screen appears on the panel display.
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Press {OK}.
F
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press the 0 or 1key to select the tray type you want to use.
G
Press {OK}.
H
Programmed is displayed for two seconds.
The following screen appears on the panel display.
I
Press {User Tools/Counter} to return to the initial display.
J
Printer Features Parameters
4
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Using the Control Panel

Network Setup Menu

There are three menu items in the Network Setup menu.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Gateway Address
Note
This “Network Setup menu appears only when installing the optional Net-
work Interface Board.
Network Setup Parameters
4
Menu Description
IP Address You can set the IP Address.
Note
Default: All zero
Reference
See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Pan­el” in "Printer Reference 1".
Subnet Mask You can set the Subnet Mask.
Note
Default: 255.000.000.000
Reference
See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Pan-
in "Printer Reference 1".
el”
Gateway Address You can set the Gateway Address.
Note
Default: All zero
Reference
See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Pan-
in "Printer Reference 1".
el”
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Printer Features Parameters

Maintenance Menu

There are three menu items in the Maintenance” menu.
Restart Printer
Menu Reset
Hex Dump
Maintenance Parameters
Menu Description
Restart Printer You can restart the printer.
p.35 “Restarting a Printer
Menu Reset You can reset the menu settings to the factory defaults except the
optional Network Interface Board settings.
Hex Dump You can set to isolate the source of a print job problem. With this
function On, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadeci­mal character representation.
On
Off
4
Note
Default: Off
Restarting a Printer
The following procedure describes selecting the Restart Printer as an example in the “Maintenance” menu.
Press {User Tools/Counter}.
A
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4
Using the Control Panel
Press the 0 or 1key until the following message appears on the panel dis-
B
play.
Press {OK}.
C
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press the 0 or 1key until the following message appears on the panel dis-
D
play.
Press {OK}.
E
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
F
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
G
"Ready" appeares on the panel display.
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List Print Menu

There are four menu items in the List Print menu.
Configuration Page
Menu List
PCL Font List
PS Font List
List Print Parameters
Menu Description
Printer Features Parameters
Configuration Page You can print a Configuration Page. p.37 Printing a Configu-
ration Page
Menu List You can print the Menu List which shows the function menus of
this machine.
PCL Font List You can print a PCL Font List.
PS Font List You can print a PS Font List.
Printing a Configuration Page
The following procedure describes printing the “Configuration Page” as an ex- ample in the List Print”menu.
Reference
For more information, see p.39 Interpreting the Configuration Page”.
Press {User Tools/Counter}.
A
4
Press the 0 or 1key until the following message appears on the panel dis-
B
play.
37
4
Using the Control Panel
Press {OK}.
C
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press the 0 or 1key until the following message appears on the panel dis-
D
play.
Press {OK}.
E
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
F
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Press {OK}.
G
The following screen appears on the panel display.
In a short time, the printing of the configuration page will start.
Important
If you cannot complete printing a configuration page correctly, make sure
an error message appears on the panel display. For more information about error messages, see p.19 Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel”.
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Printer Features Parameters
Interpreting the Configuration Page
Reference
❖❖❖❖ Printer ID
Shows the serial number assigned to the board by its manufacturer.
❖❖❖❖ Firmware Version
Shows the version number of the printer firmware.
❖❖❖❖ Pages Printed
Shows the total number of pages printed by the printer to date.
❖❖❖❖ Total Memory
Shows the total amount of memory (SDRAM) installed on the printer.
❖❖❖❖ Options
Show the options that you installed.
Job Control
Shows the settings made under the Job Control menu.
Reference
For more information, see p.27 Job Control Menu”.
Network Setup
Shows the settings you made under the Network Setup menu.
When DHCP is active on the network, the actual IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address appear in parentheses on the configuration page.
Reference
For more information, see p.34 Network Setup Menu”.
4
Maintenance
Shows the settings you made under the “Maintenance”.
Reference
For more information, see p.35 Maintenance Menu”.
Error Log
Shows the log of printer errors.
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4
Using the Control Panel

Adjusting System Settings

Accessing the System Settings

Press {User Tools/Counter}.
A
Press the 0 or 1key to display 2.System Settings”.
B
Press {OK}.
C
The following screen appears on the panel display.
Select the desired menu you want to change.
Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display,
D
then press {OK}.
p.41 System Settings Parameters
Note
Press the {Language} key to switch the display language.
Exiting from the User Tools/Counter
Press {User Tools/Counter}.
A
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Adjusting System Settings

System Settings Parameters

This section contains the information about the parameters used for the printer.
Reference
For more information about the other parameters in the System Settings menu, see the System Settings manual.
Menu Description
1.Function Priority You can specify the mode (Copier or Facsimile) to be displayed im­mediately after the operation switch is turned on or System Reset mode is turned on.
Note
Default:
3.System Reset The machine returns to its prioritized mode automatically after your job is finished, when you selected the time. This function is called System Reset. The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, or no system reset.
Note
Default: On (60 seconds)
You can specify the prioritized mode with the user tools. See
1.Function Priority”.
Copier
4
6.Auto Off Timer The machine turns itself off automatically to conserve energy after your job is finished, after the selected time. This function is called Auto Off . The time can be set from 1 to 240 minutes.
Note
Default: 60 minutes
Auto Off might not be effective when an error message is dis-
played.
To return to the ready condition from Auto Off, the machine re-
quires the same warm-up time as the time for becoming ready after power is turned on.
When the machine receives a fax or printer data in Auto Off
mode, it automatically prints the fax or the printer data.
13Measurement Unit You can select the measurement unit.
mm
inch
Note
Default: mm
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4
Using the Control Panel
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5. Appendix

Specifications

This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for the printer, including the information about the options.
Component Specification
Resolution 300 × 300 dpi; PCL5e
600 × 600 dpi; PCL5e
Printing Speed Printing Speed depends on the machine. Confirm which type of
machine you have.
Parallel Interface Standard 36-pin printer cable and a parallel port on the host com-
puter.
IEEE1284
*1
*1
Note
Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 meters (10 feet).
*2
, PS2
, PCL6, PS2
Printer Language PCL5e , PCL6
PS2 (option)
Fonts PCL5e, PCL6
35 Intellifonts, 10 True Type fonts
PS2 (option)
80 PS Resident fonts
Memory Standard : 16MB
Optional SDRAM : 32MB, 64MB, 128MB
*3
*4
Operation Systems sup­ported by this printer
Network Topology : Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Network Cable 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX interface cable with ferrite core.
*1
For PCL5e, only 600dpi is selectable from the printer driver
*2
PostScript level2 Compatible
*3
Microsoft Windows 95 operating system
*4
Microsoft Windows 98 operating system
*5
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
*6
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
*7
Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system version 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system version 4.0 in a computer using x86 processors.
*8
Required version is 8 or 9 operating system. With Mac OS X, the machine operates in
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows NT 4.0
Mac OS
Protocol : TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
/98
*6
*7
*8
/Me
*5
only Classic mode.
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5
Appendix

Options

Network Interface Board Type 1018
❖❖❖❖ Topology:
Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX)
❖❖❖❖ Protocols:
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
❖❖❖❖ Interface Connector:
RJ45
❖❖❖❖ Required Cable:
Interface cable with ferrite core Interface cable is not provided with this option.
Memory Unit
❖❖❖❖ Module Type:
SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual-in-line Memory Module)
❖❖❖❖ Memory Type:
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM)
❖❖❖❖ Number of Pins
144 pins
❖❖❖❖ Compatible:
PC100 compatible
Type 1018 PostScript level2 Compatible Kit
PostScript level2 compatible.
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INDEX

A
Auto Off Timer
C
Cancel key Config. Page Configuration Page
,
26
,
37
E
,
error
19
F
Function Priority
H
Hex Dump
,
35
J
Job Control
, 25,
L
List Print
, 25,
37
M
,
,
,
18
, 25,
37
,
35
19
Macintosh Maintenance Measurement Unit menu, accessing Menu List Menu Reset messages
,
,
,
27
41
35
,
25
,
41
41
37
P
panel display, messages
,
,
,
27
,
27
1
1
,
37
,
27
,
24
,
27
,
37
Paper Input Parameters PCL 5e
Windows 2000, uninstalling Windows 95/98/Me, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
PCL 6
Windows 2000, uninstalling Windows 95/98/Me, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
PCL Font List PCL Menu PostScript
Windows 2000, uninstalling Windows 95/98/Me, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
PostScript Printer Driver
Macintosh, uninstalling
Printer Features Print Quality PS Font List
R
Restart Printer
,
35
S
System System Reset System Settings
,
27
,
41
,
40
T
Troubleshooting
,
19
,
19
,
18
,
,
,
15
,
15
,
17
,
,
16
,
16
,
18
15
15
17
N
Network Setup
, 25,
34
U
User Tools/Counter key
,
26
45
W
Windows 2000
,
12
,
,
,
,
,
15
15
16
15
,
15
,
16
,
,
,
,
,
17
2
,
17
1
,
4
,
18
4
,
PCL 5e, uninstalling PCL 6, uninstalling PostScript, uninstalling printer properties, PCL printer properties, PostScript
Windows 95/98/Me
PCL 5e, uninstalling PCL 6, uninstalling PostScript, uninstalling printer properties, PCL printer properties, PostScript
Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000,
Windows NT
canceling a job
Windows NT 4.0
document defaults, PCL document defaults, PostScript PCL 5e, uninstalling PCL 6, uninstalling PostScript, uninstalling printer properties, PCL printer properties, PostScript
,
7
6
9
9
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EE GB B441
Declaration of Conformity
The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
Caution (in case of IEEE1284 environment):
Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission limits.
Caution (in case of 100BaseTX environment):
Interface cable with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.
Copyright © 2001
PRINTER Controller Type 1013 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 2 (option)
EE GB B441-8620
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