Canon BW Remote Operators Software Kit-A1 User manual

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CONTENTSCONTENTS
ContentsContents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONCHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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The Kit is designed for installation inside an iR5000/iR6000, enabling the host machineThe Kit is designed for installation inside an iR5000/iR6000, enabling the host machine
to function as a printer. The Kit comes standard with an Ethernet interface for connection toto function as a printer. The Kit comes standard with an Ethernet interface for connection to
a PC, and it does not require any additional kit for connection to a network. It supportsa PC, and it does not require any additional kit for connection to a network. It supports
100Base-TX as well as widely used 10Base-T.100Base-TX as well as widely used 10Base-T.
The network protocols it supports include TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk, and it is ca-The network protocols it supports include TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk, and it is ca-
pable of receiving and executing print jobs that use these protocols, thus supporting thepable of receiving and executing print jobs that use these protocols, thus supporting the
presence of different protocols on the same network.presence of different protocols on the same network.
The installation of the Kit enables the The installation of the Kit enables the
use of the parallel port use of the parallel port
(IEEE1284, i.e., bi-(IEEE1284, i.e., bi-
Centronics) of the host Centronics) of the host
machine as a machine as a
printer interface, supporting such page description lan-printer interface, supporting such page description lan-
guages as PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript 3. It also comes with 80 PCL fonts and 136guages as PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript 3. It also comes with 80 PCL fonts and 136
PostScript fonts as standard.PostScript fonts as standard.
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IEEE 1284 (Bicentronics)IEEE 1284 (Bicentronics)

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The installation of the Kit inside its host machine enables the host machine to function asThe installation of the Kit inside its host machine enables the host machine to function as
a printer.a printer.
F01-200-01F01-200-01
Network PCBNetwork PCB
Relay PCBRelay PCB
RIP1 PCBRIP1 PCB

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The newly developed engine is capable of turning out 50 (iR5000)/60 (iR6000) prints perThe newly developed engine is capable of turning out 50 (iR5000)/60 (iR6000) prints per
minute, fully meeting the needs of offices requiring high-volume, high-speed printing.minute, fully meeting the needs of offices requiring high-volume, high-speed printing.
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PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript3.PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript3.
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to be used as a network printer in a Windows 95/98 network environment.to be used as a network printer in a Windows 95/98 network environment.
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dows 2000 and later.dows 2000 and later.
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The Kit allows setting a password to each print job by way of providing a confidentialThe Kit allows setting a password to each print job by way of providing a confidential
printing function.printing function.
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The use of the Kit enables access to the host machine by the Web browser of a PC overThe use of the Kit enables access to the host machine by the Web browser of a PC over
the network, as when checking the state of the host machine or when making various set-the network, as when checking the state of the host machine or when making various set-
tings.tings.

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InterfaceInterface
Printer resolutionPrinter resolution
Page description languagePage description language
ProtocolsProtocols
Application programsApplication programs
Operating systemsOperating systems
FontsFonts
User softwareUser software
Paper handlingPaper handling
New functionsNew functions
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(10/100BaseT)(10/100BaseT)
2400 (equivalent) x 600 dpi2400 (equivalent) x 600 dpi
LIPS IVLIPS IV
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalkTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
Bindery Pserver, NDS Pserver, LPD, PAP, Port9100, IPPBindery Pserver, NDS Pserver, LPD, PAP, Port9100, IPP
Windows 2000/NT4.0/98/95, Mac OS (8.5/8.6 or later)Windows 2000/NT4.0/98/95, Mac OS (8.5/8.6 or later)
80 PCL fonts, 136 PS fonts (built-in)80 PCL fonts, 136 PS fonts (built-in)
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Port 9100 printingPort 9100 printing
IPP printingIPP printing

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You can check the progress of a print job by selecting the system status indicator found inYou can check the progress of a print job by selecting the system status indicator found in
the right bottom of the screen and then selecting the print tag on the pop-up screen.the right bottom of the screen and then selecting the print tag on the pop-up screen.
The network settings and various print settings are made in user mode.The network settings and various print settings are made in user mode.
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The network settings and the print settings are made in user mode; see the following forThe network settings and the print settings are made in user mode; see the following for
how each setting item is positioned. For details of settings, refer to the following documen-how each setting item is positioned. For details of settings, refer to the following documen-
tation: for network-related information, see the Network Guide; for tation: for network-related information, see the Network Guide; for
printer-related informaprinter-related informa
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tion, see the PS/PCL Reference Guide.tion, see the PS/PCL Reference Guide.
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Paper FeedPaper Feed
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LayoutLayout
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Job Securing TimeJob Securing Time
Time OutTime Out
FinisherFinisher
BookletBooklet
Transparency InterleavingTransparency Interleaving
PersonalityPersonality
AutoselectAutoselect
InitializeInitialize
PCL/PSPCL/PS
PCL/PSPCL/PS
Restert PrinterRestert Printer
TCP/IP settingsTCP/IP settings
NetWare settingsNetWare settings
AppleTalk settingsAppleTalk settings
Ethernet driver settingsEthernet driver settings
SettingsSettings
UtilitiesUtilities
network settingsnetwork settings
Printer settingsPrinter settings
System settingsSystem settings

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The Kit is equipped with a function to generate test prints which may be used to checkThe Kit is equipped with a function to generate test prints which may be used to check
opertions or to keep a record of settings information.opertions or to keep a record of settings information.
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This test print shows settings information related to networks (e.g., IP address).This test print shows settings information related to networks (e.g., IP address).
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This test print shows settings information related to printers (e.g., the number of This test print shows settings information related to printers (e.g., the number of
printsprints
made by the host machines).made by the host machines).
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This test print shows a list of fonts stored in the HDD.This test print shows a list of fonts stored in the HDD.

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OPERATIONSOPERATIONS

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The Kit consists of the following three PCBs:The Kit consists of the following three PCBs:
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Used to connect the host machine to a network.Used to connect the host machine to a network.
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Used to accelerate RIP processing executed by the main controller PCB.Used to accelerate RIP processing executed by the main controller PCB.
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Used to relay signals between the host machine and the LIPS PCB and the power to theUsed to relay signals between the host machine and the LIPS PCB and the power to the
LIPS PCB.LIPS PCB.
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RIP1 PCBRIP1 PCB
The functions used at time of PDL printing are divided between the main controller PCBThe functions used at time of PDL printing are divided between the main controller PCB
and the RIP1 PCB as follows:and the RIP1 PCB as follows:
Main controller PCBMain controller PCB
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jobs from jobs from
the network the network
PCB or tPCB or t
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parallel interfaceparallel interface
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Identifies an incoming print job as being inIdentifies an incoming print job as being in
PCL or in PostScript, and selects the appropri-PCL or in PostScript, and selects the appropri-
ate interpreter to use.ate interpreter to use.
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Develops PDL data into image data using theDevelops PDL data into image data using the
interpreter selected at time of PDL identifica-interpreter selected at time of PDL identifica-
tion.tion.
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RIP1 PCBRIP1 PCB
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Receives part of PDL data from the main con-Receives part of PDL data from the main con-
troller PCB, and executes RIP processing (par-troller PCB, and executes RIP processing (par-
allel processing) side by side with the mainallel processing) side by side with the main
controller PCB.controller PCB.

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The system program used to control the host machine is stored on the hard disk drive. TheThe system program used to control the host machine is stored on the hard disk drive. The
CPU on the system controller PCB calls the system program from the hard disk drive to theCPU on the system controller PCB calls the system program from the hard disk drive to the
main memory fitted to the DIMM socket of the system controller PCB for use. This is whymain memory fitted to the DIMM socket of the system controller PCB for use. This is why
it takes a while before the control panel becomes ready after the control panel power soft-it takes a while before the control panel becomes ready after the control panel power soft-
ware switch of the host machine is turned on, during which time the following screen ap-ware switch of the host machine is turned on, during which time the following screen ap-
pears in the control panel.pears in the control panel.
The progress of the start-up sequence is indicated by the The progress of the start-up sequence is indicated by the
progress bar on the screen.progress bar on the screen.
F02-201-01F02-201-01
Progressive barProgressive bar
Wait…Wait…

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When the control panel power soft switch is turned on, the CPU on the system controllerWhen the control panel power soft switch is turned on, the CPU on the system controller
PCB executes the self diagnosis program stored in the ROM.PCB executes the self diagnosis program stored in the ROM.
The self-diagnosis program checks the condition of the main memory and the hard diskThe self-diagnosis program checks the condition of the main memory and the hard disk
drive, and any presence of a fault is indicated by means of an error code in the control panel.drive, and any presence of a fault is indicated by means of an error code in the control panel.
F02-201-02F02-201-02
Self-Self-
diagnosisdiagnosis
programprogram
BootBoot
programprogram
BOOT ROMBOOT ROM
CPUCPU
Main memory (DIMM)Main memory (DIMM)
SystemSystem
areaarea
Image dataImage data
areaarea
Main controller PCBMain controller PCB
Hard disk driveHard disk drive
Access to the program at time of executionAccess to the program at time of execution

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When the self-diagnosis program ends normally, the boot program stored in the ROMWhen the self-diagnosis program ends normally, the boot program stored in the ROM
starts up, reading the system program from the hard disk to write it in the system area of thestarts up, reading the system program from the hard disk to write it in the system area of the
SRAM.SRAM.
When writing is done, the system program in the main memory starts up to initialize eachWhen writing is done, the system program in the main memory starts up to initialize each
part, at the end of which the control panel shows the Control screen and the Start keypart, at the end of which the control panel shows the Control screen and the Start key
changes from red to green, indicating that the host machine is ready to accept a job.changes from red to green, indicating that the host machine is ready to accept a job.
The system program of the host machine consists of multiple modules, and those neededThe system program of the host machine consists of multiple modules, and those needed
for particular processing are called into the system area of the main memory for use.for particular processing are called into the system area of the main memory for use.
F02-201-03F02-201-03
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diagnosticdiagnostic
programprogram
BootBoot
programprogram
ROMROM
CPUCPU
Main memory (DIMM)Main memory (DIMM)
SystemSystem
areaarea
Image dataImage data
areare
Main controller PCBMain controller PCB
Hard disk driveHard disk drive
Access to the program at time of executionAccess to the program at time of execution
Flow of the system programFlow of the system program

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When the user sends a print command to the application program, the application pro-When the user sends a print command to the application program, the application pro-
gram in turn sends image data to the printer driver with the help of the operating system.gram in turn sends image data to the printer driver with the help of the operating system.
In response, the printer driver translates the image data and the printer settings informa-In response, the printer driver translates the image data and the printer settings informa-
tion into PCL/PostScript commands (page description language). Thereafter, the print job istion into PCL/PostScript commands (page description language). Thereafter, the print job is
sent to the host machine through the network port.sent to the host machine through the network port.
The printer driver for the PS/PCL is contained in the User Software CD-ROM that comesThe printer driver for the PS/PCL is contained in the User Software CD-ROM that comes
with the Kit.with the Kit.
F02-202-01F02-202-01
PCL/Post-PCL/Post-
Script dataScript data
generationgeneration
ApplicationApplication
programprogram
Operating systemOperating system
PCL/PCL/
Post scriptPost script
Printer driverPrinter driver
SettingsSettings
informationinformation
PrinterPrinter
propertiesproperties
Parallel portParallel port
driverdriver
To the parallelTo the parallel
portport
Network driverNetwork driver
To the networkTo the network
Print jobPrint job
Image dataImage data
Settings informationSettings information
Print job Print job
(in PCL/PostScript)(in PCL/PostScript)

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A print job coming from the parallel interface of the main controller PCB or the networkA print job coming from the parallel interface of the main controller PCB or the network
PCB is first checked by the main controller PCB to find out if it is in PCL or in PostScriptPCB is first checked by the main controller PCB to find out if it is in PCL or in PostScript
(PDL (PDL
identifidentif
ication).ication).
Then, the print job is sent to the RIP processing block for RIP processing by the mainThen, the print job is sent to the RIP processing block for RIP processing by the main
controller PCB and the RIP1 PCB operating simultaneously for conversion from PDL datacontroller PCB and the RIP1 PCB operating simultaneously for conversion from PDL data
into image data.into image data.
After smoothing and thickening processes on the main controller PCB, the print job isAfter smoothing and thickening processes on the main controller PCB, the print job is
once stored on the hard disk drive.once stored on the hard disk drive.
The system controller PCB reads the image data stored on the hard disk drive, and trans-The system controller PCB reads the image data stored on the hard disk drive, and trans-
fers it to the DC controller PCB; the data is then used for laser exposure, development,fers it to the DC controller PCB; the data is then used for laser exposure, development,
transfer, and fixing for the generation of a print.transfer, and fixing for the generation of a print.
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The installation of the Kit enables the The installation of the Kit enables the
parallel port of an parallel port of an
iR5000/6iR5000/6
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printer interface.printer interface.
The parallel port is designed to the IEEE1284 standards (commonly known as bi-The parallel port is designed to the IEEE1284 standards (commonly known as bi-
Centronics), and it supports the following operation modes: compatible mode (supportingCentronics), and it supports the following operation modes: compatible mode (supporting
the existing Centronics interfaces), nibble mode (transmittinthe existing Centronics interfaces), nibble mode (transmittin
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units), and ECP units), and ECP
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nication at high speed).nication at high speed).
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(printer port)(printer port)
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The network PCB of the Kit comes with an RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T, serving anThe network PCB of the Kit comes with an RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T, serving an
interface for Ethernet.interface for Ethernet.
The network PCB has a function to automatically switch between 10Base-T and 100Base-The network PCB has a function to automatically switch between 10Base-T and 100Base-
TX based on the result of TX based on the result of
detection (prodetection (pro
vided that [auto detect] is selected under [Ethernetvided that [auto detect] is selected under [Ethernet
driver] as part of network settings.driver] as part of network settings.
If the auto detection mechanism fails to operate for a 10Base/100Base auto switch hub,If the auto detection mechanism fails to operate for a 10Base/100Base auto switch hub,
ask the network administrator to select a fixed speed.ask the network administrator to select a fixed speed.
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RJ-45 connectorRJ-45 connector
100Base-TX100Base-TX
category 5 cablecategory 5 cable
10Base-T10Base-T
category 3 cable orcategory 3 cable or
category 5 cablecategory 5 cable
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