Sony LPR-1000MD User Manual
Line Shot Printer
2-318-474-12 (1)
Instructions For Use
LPR-1000MD
© 2004 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
For the customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA
C22.2 NO.60601.1.
For the customers in the U.S.A and
Canada
Model LPR-1000MD is Non-Patient Equipment.
This unit can not be used in the vicinity of patients.
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts of a
system to the same potential.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this
manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
* Patient Vicinity
R1.83m
(6 feet)
Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be
certified according to Standard IEC60601-1,
IEC60950, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. When this unit is used together with other equipment
in the patient area*, the equipment shall be either
powered by an isolation transformer or connected via
an additional protective earth terminal to system
ground unless it is certified according to Standard
IEC60601-1.
* Patient Area
R1.5m
3. The leakage current could increase when connected
to other equipment.
4. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
interference to other equipment. If this unit causes
interference (which can be determined by
unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these
measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the
susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the
susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.
2
Consult your dealer. (According to standard
EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country and the
regulation in the relative hospital.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
1. Use the approved Power Cord (3-core mains lead) /
Appliance Connector / Plug with earthing-contacts
that conforms to the safety regulations of each
country if applicable.
2. Use the Power Cord (3-core mains lead) / Appliance
Connector /Plug conforming to the proper ratings
(Voltage, Ampere).
Warning on power connection for
medical use
Please use the following power supply cord.
With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other
than those indicated in this table, use the power supply
cord that is approved for use in your area.
United States Canada
Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE* HOSPITAL GRADE*
Female end E62405, E35708 LR53182, LL022442,
Cord type E159216, E35496
Minimum cord set
rating
Safety approval UL Listed CSA
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equipment
is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’ or
‘Hospital Grade’.
Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
10A/125V 10A/125V
LL088408
LL112007-1, LL20262,
LL32121, LL84494
Min.Type SJT
Min.18AWG
(For Customers in Taiwan only)
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Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual ............................................... 5
System Overview ................................................... 6
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .... 6
Front ................................................................... 6
When the Head Cover is Opened ....................... 7
Rear .................................................................... 8
Preparation
Turning the Printer On/Off .................................. 9
Turning the Printer On ....................................... 9
Setting the Printer to Standby Mode .................. 9
Turning the Printer Off ....................................... 9
Relationship Between the ON/STANDBY
Indicator and the READY indicator ............... 10
Preparing Paper .................................................. 11
Recommended Paper ........................................ 11
Available Printing Area .................................... 11
Notes on Paper ................................................. 11
Loading Paper ..................................................... 12
Operation
Performing Basic Print Settings ......................... 15
Displaying the Print Preferences Dialog Box from
a Software Application ................................... 15
Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box
from the Windows Start Menu ....................... 15
Common Operations on Each Tab of the Printing
Preferences Dialog Box ................................. 16
Performing Settings on the Main Tab ................ 17
Settings for Paper ............................................. 17
Selecting the Gamma Type .............................. 18
Performing Settings on the Layout Tab ............. 19
Setting the Print Orientation ............................ 19
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet ............. 19
Printing Single Page Printing Data on Multiple
Sheets ............................................................. 21
Using the Help Window ...................................... 22
Displaying the Description of Functions of Setting
Items ............................................................... 22
Displaying Information on Operation Methods 23
Cancelling a Print Job ......................................... 23
Cancelling a Print Job from the Windows Spooler
Window .......................................................... 23
Cancelling a Print Job from the Status Monitor ...
24
Cancelling a Print Job From the Operation Panel
of the Printer ................................................... 24
Useful Functions ...................................................25
Aligning the Print Position ..............................25
Advanced Functions .........................................26
Embedding Stamps on the Printouts .................26
Sort Printing ......................................................33
Setting the Printing Order .................................34
Saving and Retrieving Print Settings .................34
Saving Print Settings .........................................34
Changing the Print Settings ..............................35
Retrieving the Print Settings Saved ..................36
Deleting Unnecessary Print Settings ................37
Monitor Function
Using the Status Monitor ....................................38
Displaying the Status Monitor ..........................38
Confirming the Ink Level .................................38
Controlling the Print Job ...................................38
Maintenance
Cleaning the Head ................................................40
Cleaning the Head from the Printer Driver .......40
Cleaning the Head From the Operation Panel ..41
Printing a Test Page .............................................42
Printing a Test Page from the Printer Driver ....42
Printing a Test Page From the Operation Panel 42
Replacing the Ink Cartridges ..............................43
Replacing the Head Cleaning Roller ..................46
Miscellaneous
Precautions ...........................................................50
Safety ................................................................50
Handling the Printer ..........................................50
Installation ........................................................50
Before Moving the Printer ................................51
Before Transporting the Printer ........................51
Before Asking Repairment ...............................52
When Not Using the Printer for Long Periods .52
Troubleshooting ....................................................52
Error Messages ....................................................54
Warning Display ...............................................54
Error Messages .................................................54
If the Paper Jams ...............................................56
Before Consulting Your Dealer ...........................59
Specifications ........................................................59
Requirements for the Printer Driver .................60
Menu Flow of the Printer Window Display .......62
Setting Items for the Printer Driver ...................65
Customer Confirmation Sheet ............................65
Index ......................................................................66
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Introduction
About This Manual
The following manuals are supplied with the LPR1000MD printer.
Setup Manual
Be sure to read this manual, first.
This manual gives advice including operating
instructions, for tasks you should perform before you
make printouts using this printer after you purchase it.
This manual also gives advice on installing the printer,
information on locations and functions of parts and
controls, information on assembling the printer,
information on connections to the computer and setup
required for using the printer, and advice on installing
and uninstalling printer drivers, and so on.
Instructions For Use (this manual)
The Operating Instructions manual is included on the
CD-ROM in PDF format.
Read this manual before starting actual printing.
This manual describes basic operations and functions, as
well as how to use the LPR-1000MD. It includes
information on basic operating procedures, how to setup
the various printing methods, maintenance,
troubleshooting, and so on.
results, pay careful attention to these precautions, and
the “Precautions” on page 50.
Operation panel display
On the operation panel display of the printer, messages
are displayed on two lines. In this manual, a slash (/) is
inserted between information displayed on the upper
and lower lines.
Ink level /Black (BL)
Windows screen
In this manual, Windows XP screens are used for
explanation.
Introduction
CD-ROM
This disc includes the printer drivers, and PDF files of
the multi-lingual Instructions For Use and Setup
Manual.
Help window
An explanation appears when you click the “?” mark on
the upper right of the window of the printer driver or
when you click the “Help” button.
Read this manual when you are in trouble.
Conventions used
Cross references
Throughout this manual you will find references to other
sections of the manual that contained related
information.
Also, when the related information is contained in the
printed Setup Manual, you will find the title of the
printed Setup Manual.
Important note
Be sure to read sections of the manual marked .
To prevent damage and avoid trouble or unexpected
Note
About This Manual
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System Overview
Location and Function
The Sony LPR-1000MD is an ink jet printer which is
Introduction
equipped with a high-speed line shot.
The LPR-1000MD has the following features.
High-speed line shot
The printer is equipped with a high-speed line shot.
Since the line shot method is applied, the ink is sprayed
out at a stretch while the paper passes under the print
head of the longer page width to print the pictures and
characters of the print data. It takes only six seconds for
the paper to pass under the print head. That is the actual
printing time. Also, the optimum LD shot technology is
incorporated in the line shot.
A quiet printer for a work-friendly environment
Use of a fixed-type print head reduces the noise or
vibration which occurs while the print head is printing.
This allows you to enjoy a quiet, work-friendly
environment.
USB connector
The printer is equipped with a USB connector.
Pure paper extracting the printer
characteristics
The EPP-300A4MD Sony High Quality Paper (not
supplied) comes in 100 sheet packs and has good color
and a high degree of whiteness. Since this coated paper
absorbs the ink quickly, printouts without blotted
characters and with clear, high-quality images can be
made.
of Parts and Controls
The following diagrams show the printer after it is
assembled.
For details, see the pages indicated in parenthesis.
Front
A Head cover (44)
Open this cover to replace the ink cartridges.
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System Overview / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
B Main cover (57)
Open this cover when removing jammed paper or
correcting a situation where the supplied head
cleaning unit is not inserted correctly.
C Output slot
Printed sheets (printouts) are ejected here.
D Output support (13)
Pull out this output support to hold the ejected
paper.
E Auto sheet feeder tray (12)
Individual sheets of paper are loaded automatically,
one at a time.
F Operation panel
A 1 ON/STANDBY button/indicator (9, 10)
Used to switch the printer to on or to standby status.
When the ON/STANDBY button is set to on, the
power is on and the indicator lights in green. When
the printer is in standby mode, the indicator lights
in orange. To restore the power from the standby
mode, push the ON/STANDBY button again. In the
standby mode, the printer does not print, however,
power is saved. When the printer is not used for a
long time, it is recommended that you turn the
printer off. To turn the printer off, set this ON/
STANDBY button to the standby mode and set the
main power switch on the rear panel to off.
D MENU button (41, 42, 46, 62)
Push this button to display the menu on the LCD.
E SET button (41, 42, 46, 63)
Used to execute the operation displayed on the
LCD and to go to the next operation/step.
F bb/BB (select) buttons (41, 42, 46, 62)
Used to change setting items or the numerical
values displayed on the LCD.
G BACK button (63)
Used to cancel the condition displayed on the LCD
and to go back to the previous step.
G Eject buttons (57)
Provided on both the left and right sides of the
printer.
Used to open the main cover when removing paper
jammed inside the printer, and so on. Push both left
and right buttons so that the main cover pops open
and you can pull it upward.
When the Head Cover is Opened
Introduction
Note
If the main power switch on the rear panel is not set
to on, the power is not on, even though the ON/
STANDBY button on the front is set to on.
B READY button/indicator (9, 10, 46, 56)
Used to set the printer so that it is ready to receive
data from a computer so that it can be printed.
When you push the MENU button during setup,
when confirming the status, or performing
maintenance, the READY indicator goes off. When
the READY indicator is not lit, the printer cannot
print. If the READY indicator is not lit when you
want to print, push the READY button so that the
indicator will light.
Also, if you push the READY button during
printing, the READY indicator starts blinking and
the printer stops printing temporarily. To restart
printing, push the READY button again.
For detailed information on the relationship
between the ON/STANDBY indicator and the
READY indicator, see “Relationship Between the
ON/STANDBY Indicator and the READY
indicator” on page 10.
A Label
Shows the note on handling the head cover.
B Head cartridge cable
Provided to supply power to the head cartridge.
C Printer window display (Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)) (41, 42, 46, 55, 62)
Displays messages during setup, when confirming
the status, or performing maintenance.
C Head cartridge
This head cartridge is equipped with a print head.
The ink sprays out from the print head when
printing.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
7
D Head cartridge lock screws (three positions)
Used to lock the head cartridge. Do not move these
to on, the power to the printer is on when the ON/
STANDBY button on the front panel is set to on.
screws from the lock position.
Note on turning the main power off
E Ink cartridge holder (43)
Introduction
One black ink cartridge holder and one gray ink
cartridge holder are attached. If one of them runs
out, the printer cannot print.
Use the following ink cartridges for replacing.
Black: EPI-L100BL Sony Ink Cartridge
Gray:EPI-L100GL Sony Ink Cartridge
The printer may automatically perform
maintenance operations when print operations are
not being performed. Also, when the printer is set to
standby mode by pushing the ON/STANDBY
button, the printer may also automatically perform
maintenance tasks so that the printer will work
properly when the power is turned on again. After
this maintenance is performed, the printer is reset to
standby mode. During maintenance, the READY
Rear
indicator blinks and the printer moves to the
standby mode after completing the maintenance.
Before turning the main power off, be sure to set the
printer to the standby mode by pushing the ON/
STANDBY button, and then set the main power
switch to off.
A USB connector (60)
Connects the supplied USB cable.
B Ventilation holes (51)
Provided to prevent the printer from overheating.
C Equipotential ground terminal connector
Used to connect the unit to the equipotential plug of
peripheral equipment to bring the various parts of
the system to the same potential.
Refer to “Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments” on page 2.
D -AC IN connector
Used to connect the printer to a wall outlet with a
power cable.
Refer to “Warning on power connection” on page 3
and “Warning on power connection for medical
use” on page 3.
E Main power switch (9)
This is the main power switch of the printer. Used
to turn the printer on or off. When this switch is set
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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Preparation
Turning the Printer On/ Off
When both the ON/STANDBY and READY indicators
light in green after a while and “READY” appears on the
printer window display, the printer is ready to print.
Turning the Printer On
Turn the printer power on after you connect the AC
power cord.
For detailed information on how to connect the AC
power cord, refer to “Turning the Printer On” described
in the printed Setup Manual supplied with the printer.
Note
Be sure to remove the sponge stopper attached inside the
printer at the factory before connecting the AC power
cord.
For detailed information on how to remove the sponge
stopper, refer to “Sponge stopper” described in the
printer Setup Manual supplied with the printer.
To turn the printer on
Set the main power switch to the ON (=) side.
Main power switch
READY
Lit (green)
Lit (green)
Setting the Printer to Standby Mode
In standby mode, the printer cannot print. However, the
power can be saved when the printer is not being used.
To set the printer to standby mode
Push the ON/STANDBY button.
The ON/STANDBY and READY indicators light in
orange and the printer enters the standby mode.
1 ON/STANDBY
button
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The ON/STANDBY indicator lights up in orange and
the printer starts.
To restore the printer from standby mode
Push the ON/STANDBY button again.
The ON/STANDBY and READY indicators light in
green and the message “READY” appears on the printer
window display.
Turning the Printer Off
Use the ON/STANDBY button placed on the front of the
printer to turn the printer on or off during daily use.
When you do not intend to use the printer for a long
time, turn the printer off as follows.
1
Push the ON/STANDBY button.
The printer enters in standby mode.
Turning the Printer On/Off
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2
Set the main power switch placed on the back of the
printer to the OFF (a) side.
Note
Be sure not to set the main power switch to the OFF (a)
side directly. Set the printer to standby mode once, and
Indicator status Printer status
The printer is in setting
mode, confirming mode or
maintenance mode.
The printer cannot print.
Not litLit
(Green)
then set the main power switch to the OFF (a) side. The
printer turns the power off after it performs maintenance
so that it will start in good condition when the power is
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turned on next time.
Relationship Between the ON/
Blinks
(Green)
Lit
(Green)
The ON/STANDBY button
was pushed while printing
was in progress.
After completing a print
job, the printer goes to
standby mode.
STANDBY Indicator and the READY
indicator
You can confirm the status of the printer according to the
lighting status of the ON/STANDBY and READY
indicators placed on the front panel.
Indicator status Printer status
The printer is turned off.
Not lit Not lit
The printer is in standby
mode.
Not litLit
(Orange)
Initializing (Starting)
Wait for a while.
Not litBlinks
(Orange)
Lit
(Green)
Lit
(Green)
or
Blinks
(Green)
Lit
(Orange)
Blinks
(Orange)
Set the main power switch
placed on the back of the
printer to the OFF side,
then set it to the ON side
again.
If the printer does not start
correctly even after you
perform the above
operation, the printer has
malfunctioned. Contact
your dealer.
An error has occurred.
The error message is
displayed on the printer
window display.
Solve the problem,
referring to “Error
Messages” on page 54.
Lit
(Green)
Lit
(Green)
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Turning the Printer On/Off
Lit
(Green)
Blinks
(Green)
Print mode
The printer is ready to print.
The printer is cleaning the
print head. Or the printer
has stopped printing
temporarily because the
READY button was pushed
while printing was in
progress.
Preparing Paper
Recommended Paper
Be sure to use the paper recommended.
It is required to perform settings of Paper on the Main
tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box.
For detailed information on settings for paper, see
“Settings for Paper” on page 17.
Available Printing Area
To maintain the quality of print, margins are set at the
top, bottom, right and left of the paper. The range on
which text or images can be printed is the area inside
these margins.
Available printing area
200 × 287 mm (width × height)
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Setting for the Media
Type in the Printing
Preferences dialog
Number of sheets
which can be loaded in
the auto sheet feeder
tray
Number of printed
pages which can be
ejected on the tray
Size A4 A4
Paper loading method Place papers in
Sheet feeding method Automatic
Product name EPP-300A4MD
Note
Sony High
Quality Paper
Up to 60 sheets Up to 100
Up to 30
printed pages
the auto sheet
feeder tray,
facing the more
whitish side
down.
paper feeding
Sony High
Quality Paper
(300 sheets)
Plain Paper
sheets
Up to 30
printed pages
Place papers in
the auto sheet
feeder tray,
facing the
printing side
down.
Automatic
paper feeding
Plain paper
Plain recycled
paper
The number of printed pages which can be ejected the
maximum number. In actual printing, the number of
printed pages which can be ejected may be reduced
depending on use environment where the printer is used.
Notes on using paper other than paper
manufactured by Sony Corporation
• When using mat coated paper manufactured by
another company, the number of sheets which can be
loaded and ejected depends on the thickness of the
paper. Thus, those numbers may be different from
ones listed on the above table. In the case of doublesided mat paper, the number of sheets may be about 20
pages.
• It is recommended that you use mat coated paper with
a thickness between 0.1mm and 0.27mm.
• You cannot use the following paper:
Plain paper whose weight is less than 60g/m
higher than 105g/m
2
.
2
or
Notes on Paper
Notes on handling paper
• When holding paper, hold it at both ends of the sheet
so as not to touch the printing surface. Dust, scratches
or finger prints on the paper are likely to cause
unsatisfactory printing.
• After printing, do not touch the surface printed until
the ink dries. Also, if you wet the printed sheet with
water, do not touch the surface printed until it dries.
• There are some types of paper whose printed surface
warps and is rubbed when printing photos or graphics
using a large amount of ink. This type of paper is not
suitable for printing photos or graphics. Use this type
of paper when printing print data consisting of
characters or text.
When storing paper
• Use the original package for unused paper.
• Avoid storing paper in a location subject to:
– high temperatures
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct sunlight
• Place the unused paper on a flat surface so that it will
not warp or bend.
Preparing Paper
11
Unsuitable paper
Do not use the following paper. Doing so is likely to
result in malfunctions such as paper jams.
• Folded paper
• Warped paper
• Wrinkled paper
• Wet paper
• Thin paper (less than a weight of 60g/m
• Thick paper (more than a weight of 105g/m
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excluding paper manufactured by Sony Corporation)
• Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper)
2
)
2
,
Loading Paper
The printer feeds paper automatically one sheet at a time
from the auto sheet feeder tray (supplied).
To load paper, follow the procedure below. Be careful
not to touch the printing surface.
1
Remove the auto sheet feeder tray.
If you use the printer for the first time, skip this
step. Start from step 2.
2
Open the cover of the auto sheet feeder tray.
Cover
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Loading Paper
3
Move the paper guides (vertical and horizontal) to
the ends.
Paper guide (horizontal)
Paper guide (vertical)
4
Riffle the paper so that it is even.
Note
Be careful not to touch the printing surface.
Notes
• Place the paper against the back of the auto sheet
feeder tray towards the left side.
• Place the paper with the long side placed
vertically and the short side horizontally.
6
Reattach the cover to the auto sheet feeder tray and
insert it into the printer.
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5
When plain paper is used, place the paper in the
auto sheet feeder tray so that the printing surface
faces down. When Sony High Quality Paper is
used, place the paper in the auto sheet feeder tray so
that the more whitish side faces down. Then, secure
the paper in place by sliding the paper guides
inward towards the paper.
Set the paper securely
at this point.
Place the paper in the
auto sheet feeder tray
with facing the printing
surface down.
Notes
• When printing, be sure to pull out the output support
completely. If it is pull out halfway, the paper may
jam.
• The number of sheets which the automatic paper
feeding tray can hold depends on the type of paper in
use. For detailed information on the maximum
number of sheets which can be loaded, see page 11.
• Do not mix different types of paper in the auto sheet
feeder tray.
• To remove jammed paper, push the READY button,
blinking in orange. The jammed paper is
automatically ejected. Should the jammed paper
remain after you have pushed the READY button, see
“If the Paper Jams” on page 56.
• Do not use paper listed in “Unsuitable paper” on page
12.
• Do not pull the paper out when printing has started and
the paper is being fed. Doing so is likely to result in
malfunctions or paper jams.
• It is often difficult to feed paper from the auto sheet
feeder tray, or sometimes it may be fed at an angle,
depending on the usage circumstances. In such a case,
add one sheet of the same type of paper in the auto
sheet feeder tray and try to print again.
• The paper may warp depending on the circumstances
and the warped paper may stick up out from the auto
sheet feeder tray. In this case, the printer will not be
able to feed the paper. Try to make the warped paper
lie flat or reduce the number of sheets set in the auto
sheet feeder tray.
Loading Paper
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• When plain paper is loaded in the auto sheet feeder
tray, if a different media type is selected on the Main
tab of the Printing Preferences dialog box, the printed
paper may not be ejected correctly. For detailed
information on how to select the media type, see
“Settings for Paper” on page 17.
Preparation
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Loading Paper
Operation
Performing Basic Print Settings
Displaying the Print Preferences Dialog Box from a Software Application
2
Select [Sony LPR-1000MD] from the list, and then
click the [Preferences] button.
When printing from a software application such as word
processing software or image processing software,
perform print settings using the following operating
procedures. Depending on a software application, the
method to display the Printing Preferences dialog box
and the dialog boxes may be a little different. In this
section, WordPad on Windows XP is used for
explanation.
1
Select [Print] from the File menu in software
application.
The “Sony LPR-1000MD Properties” dialog box
appears.
3
Perform the required settings on the Main tab,
Layout tab, and Function tab respectively.
For detailed information on how to perform settings
on each tab, see the corresponding pages of each
tab.
“Performing Settings on the Main Tab” on page 17
“Performing Settings on the Layout Tab” on page
19
“Advanced Functions” on page 26
Operation
The Print Settings dialog box appears.
4
After the required settings have been completed,
click the [OK] button to start printing.
Displaying the Printing Preferences Dialog Box from the Windows Start Menu
When you want to change the settings of the printer or
perform cleaning or maintenance regardless of the
special application software, use the following method.
Depending on the version of your Windows operating
system, the method used to display the Printing
Performing Basic Print Settings
15
Preference dialog box and the dialog boxes may be a
little different. In this section, Windows XP dialog boxes
are used for explanation.
1
Select [Start], [Control Panel], [Printers and other
hardware], and [Printers and Fax], in turn, so as to
display the Printer window.
2
Right-click [Sony LPR-1000MD], and then select
[Properties] from the context menu.
The “Sony LPR-1000MD Printing Preferences”
dialog box appears.
Operation
The “Sony LPR-1000MD Properties” dialog box
appears.
3
Click [Printing Preferences...].
4
Perform the required settings on the Main tab,
Layout tab, and Function tab respectively.
For detailed information on how to perform settings
on each tab, see the corresponding pages of each
tab.
“Performing Settings on the Main Tab” on page 17
“Performing Settings on the Layout Tab” on page
19
“Advanced Functions” on page 26
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After the required settings have been completed,
click the [OK] button.
About the Printing Preferences dialog box
The Sony LPR-1000MD Properties dialog box which
appears when you click the [Properties] or [Preferences]
button after displaying the Print Settings dialog on the
software application or the Sony LPR-1000MD Printing
Preferences dialog box from the Windows Start menu
are basically same window and have similar functions.
Common Operations on Each Tab
of the Printing Preferences Dialog
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Performing Basic Print Settings
Box
The following operations are common to each tab.
• (Save) button (pages 34)
Click to save the current settings as a named file.
• (Retrieve Settings) button (pages 36 and 37)
Click to retrieve the saved settings.
• (Utilities) button
Click to display the Utilities dialog box when
performing print position adjustment (page 25), head
cleaning (page 40) and test printing (page 42).
• (Version) button
Click to display the version information of the printer
driver.
• (Help) button (page 23)
Click to display the help window which gives
operating instructions on the Printing Preferences
dialog box.
•[OK] button
Click to execute the settings or changes made to
previous settings, or to start printing.
• [Cancel] button
Click to cancel setting operations done in the dialog
box.
Performing Settings on the Main Tab
The Main tab allows you to perform the following basic
settings required for printing.
• Paper
– Tray (paper feeding method)
– Paper size
– Media type
•Ink
This printer supports only black and white printing.
•Gamma type
Sets the quality level of the printouts.
Operation
Common features
Main tab
Settings for Paper
1
Click the [Main] tab.
The Main tab dialog appears.
2
Select the proper settings according to the paper
loaded in the auto sheet feeder tray.
A Tray
Since the printer corresponds to automatic
paper feeding system, “Auto Sheet Feeder” is
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automatically selected. Another tray type can
not be selected.
B Size
Since the printer corresponds to size A4, “A4”
is automatically selected. Another paper size
can not be selected.
C Width and Length
The width and length of A4 paper sheets are
displayed. You cannot adjust the width and
length since they are fixed.
D Media Type
Click [V] to select the type of the paper loaded
Operation
3
in the tray. The printer performs printing
suitable to the media type selected.
For detailed information on media types, see
“Recommended Paper” on page 11.
Click the [OK] button.
The settings appropriate to the paper are saved.
Gamma type Comments
Gamma 1 To make a printout of a normal
image.
Gamma 2 To emphasize the half tone.
Gamma 3 To emphasize the bright portions.
Gamma 4 To emphasize the bright portions,
the halftones, and the dark parts.
3
Click the [OK] button.
The setting of the gamma type is saved.
Selecting the Gamma Type
You can set the quality level of the printout.
You can select the gamma type according to the print
data and the purpose of the printout.
1
Click the [Main] tab.
2
Click the radio button corresponding to the desired
gamma type.
Gamma type
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Performing Settings on the Main Tab
2
Select the [Orientation].
Performing Settings on the Layout Tab
The Layout tab allows you to perform the following
settings.
•Orientation
You can select the orientation of printouts.
• Page layout
– Printing multiple pages per sheet
You can specify the number of pages of printing data
to be printed on a single sheet.
–Poster
You can divide one page of printing data onto
multiple sheets.
Layout tab
Portrait/Landscape
Operation
Orientation Comments
Portrait To print the printing data in portrait
orientation when the page layout is
not set in the printing data.
Landscape To print the printing data in
landscape orientation when the page
layout is not set in the printing data.
Setting the Print Orientation
You can select portrait or landscape orientation for
printing.
To print multiple pages on one sheet, be sure to set the
orientation, and then select the layout of the page.
Note
The setting of portrait or landscape orientation depends
on the page setting of the printing data. When the page
setting is not included in the printing data, printing is
carried out according to the setting made using the
following procedure.
1
Click the [Layout] tab.
The Layout tab dialog box appears.
Note
The setting of portrait or landscape orientation of
the page is automatically switched according to the
page layout of the printing data. Therefore, even if
the [Portrait] setting is selected, the printer may not
print the printing data in portrait orientation.
3
Click the [OK] button.
The orientation setting is saved.
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet
You can specify the number of pages of printing data to
be printed on a single sheet.
1
Click the [Layout] tab.
When printing one page on one sheet, go to step 3.
When printing multiple pages on one sheet, go to
step 2.
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2
Set the print orientation.
Portrait/Landscape
Operation
Set the print orientation using [Orientation]
according to the page orientation of the printing
data.
3
Click the [Printing multiple pages per sheet] radio
button in the Page Layout group.
To print one page on one sheet
Select [1 page].
When the print orientation is set to [Portrait]:
When the print orientation is set to [Landscape]:
[Printing multiple pages per sheet]
4
Click [V] and select the pages to be printed on one
sheet.
To print two pages on one sheet
1 Select [2 Page].
2 Select the page layout to be used on the page.
When page orientation is set to [Portrait]:
When page orientation is set to [Landscape]:
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Performing Settings on the Layout Tab
Click [V] .
To print four pages on one sheet
1 Select [4 Page].
2 Select the page layout to be used on the page.
When page orientation is set to [Portrait]
When page orientation is set to [Landscape]:
5
Click the [OK] button.
The setting for the printing of multiple pages per
sheet is saved.
3
Click the [Poster] button on the Page Layout group.
[Poster]
4
Click [V] and select the dividing method.
Click [V].
Operation
Printing Single Page Printing Data on Multiple Sheets
You can divide single page data and print the results on
multiple sheets.
1
Click the [Layout] tab.
2
Set the print orientation according to the page
layout setting of the printing data.
Portrait/Landscape
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