KOMDRUCK IDP User manual

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IDP
Ink-Document-Printer
Users Manual
KOMDRUCK IDP (Ink-Document-Printer)
1. revision, October 2004
2. revision, January 2009
Copyright 2004, 2009 KOMDRUCK Systeme GmbH
Notice:
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
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including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.
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consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance,
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Acknowledgements:
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Scope of delivery of KOMDRUCK IDP (Ink-Document-Printer) ................................2
Printer.......................................................................................................................2
Accessories ..............................................................................................................2
Terms and conventions.............................................................................................3
Terms........................................................................................................................3
Conventions..............................................................................................................3
Symbols....................................................................................................................3
Connectivity..............................................................................................................4
Parallel port...............................................................................................................4
USB-port...................................................................................................................4
Network port (optional)..............................................................................................4
250-sheet paper tray (optional).................................................................................5
Installation.................................................................................................................5
Printer driver installation on a Windows XP computer ..............................................7
Printer driver installation on a Windows7 computer................................................18
Installation of the Toolbox.......................................................................................24
Work with the toolbox..............................................................................................28
Exit the Toolbox......................................................................................................33
Overview.................................................................................................................34
Printing a document................................................................................................36
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................37
Printer is not printing...............................................................................................37
Check printer-LEDs.................................................................................................37
Despite pressing the power button the printer remains switched off.......................39
Check printer cable connections.............................................................................39
Printer is still not printing.........................................................................................40
Paper problems ......................................................................................................40
Poor print quality.....................................................................................................41
Document is misprinted ..........................................................................................42
Photos are not printed correctly..............................................................................43
Printer is slow .........................................................................................................44
If you continue having problems.............................................................................44
Disposal..................................................................................................................44
Technical specification............................................................................................45
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Scope of delivery of KOMDRUCK IDP (Ink-Document-Printer)
Your printer will be delivered with the following content:
Printer
(packed in plastic bag and foam sleeve)
Accessories
1. Power supply
(the appearance may differ from
the picture shown, possibly a seperate
power cable is included )
2. CD with printer driver
3. Document input tray
4. Document output tray
5. Tri-Color print cartridge *
6. Black print cartridge*
* not included in the scope of
delivery for each country!
If the content is not complete, please contact your local dealer or KOMDRUCK
Systeme GmbH.
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Terms and conventions
The following terms and conventions are used in this user’s manual.
Terms
The KOMDRUCK ILP is also specified as ILP printer or simply as printer.
Conventions
•Marks a listing
Marks instructions as shown on pictures
⇒Marks a result of action
MAJUSCULES mark commandos, instuctions/functions and key symbols.
Symbols
A Note icon indicates that additional information is provided:
Note:
The printer can also be used with only one printer cartridge.
The Caution icon indicates possible damages of the KOMDRUCK ILP –Printer or of
other devices:
Caution:
Do not touch nozzles or copper contacts of the printer cartridge.
The Warning icon indicates possible harms to you or others:
Warning:
Keep print cartridges out of the reach of children!
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Connectivity
There are several connection options:
•parallel port
•USB-port
•network port (optional)
Parallel port
Acquire by purchase the parallel cable type IEEE-1284
(for Windows 2000- or Windows XP-operating systems).
USB-port
Acquire by purchase the USB 2.0 cable.
(for Windows 2000- or Windows XP-operating systems).
the cable should not be longer than 3 meter.
Network port (optional)
The printer can also be connected with a Fast Ethernet Print Server to a network
(optional). Connect the Fast Ethernet Print Server to the parallel port and connect
the print server via Ethernet-network cable to the LAN.
similar figure

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250-sheet paper tray (optional)
The 250-sheet Plain Paper Tray Accessory expands the paper capacity of your
printer to 250 sheets. It is useful for high-volume printing and for occasions when
you want to use special media such as letterhead paper or plain paper. Please
contact your local dealer or KOMDRUCK.
Installation
1. Attach document input tray to the front of printer by hanging it in the slots
positioned at both sides of the document feed.
2. Attach the document output tray to the back of the printer by sliding it under
the hooks.
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3. Connect the power supply to the power input socket of the printer.
4. Connect the power supply to the power outlet.
5. Push power button
6. Check if printer is turned on.
7. Open top cover.
8. Unpack print cartridges and peel the pink (colored) protection film off the tri-
color print cartridge.
9. Lift the latch of the print cartridge cradle.
Caution:
Do not touch nozzles or copper contacts!

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10. Insert new cartridges with contacts backwards and slide it into the print
cartridge cradle.
11. Push down the print cartridge latch until it snaps in.
12. Now insert the black print cartridge and close top cover
13. Insert a plain A4/Letter sized sheet of paper. The printer will start printing a
print head calibration pattern.
Note:
After each print head exchange the printer calibrates the print heads. Insert a plain
A4/Letter sized paper sheet!
14. Insert the printer driver CD and follow the instructions
Printer driver installation on a Windows XP computer
This section will explain the installation process on a Windows XP computer. If you
want to install the printer driver in Windows7 please see next section.
Note:
Connect the printer to the computer AFTER the driver installation!
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1. Insert the driver CD in the CD drive. The CD should boot automatically and
the driver installation setup- wizard opens click on “WEITER” button to
continue.

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2. The installation setup will begin as soon as you click on the
„INSTALLIEREN“ button.
3. All necessary files will be transferred. This may take a while.
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4. When the installation is complete the following dialog is displayed. Make sure
to check „KOMDRUCK IDP Treiberinstallation starten“ and click the
“FERTIGSTELLEN” button“.
5. The following window will open and all available operating systems will be
displayed. Chose your operating system and click the applicable button.

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6. After clicking on the „Windows XP“ button, the installation wizard will open.
Click „WEITER“ to continue.
7. The installation will be started.
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8. If the „Windows Logo Test“ message appears click on the „CONTINUE
ANYWAY“ button to continue.
9. The installation will be continued. This may take a while.

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10. The installation will be complete when clicking on the „FINISH“ button.
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11. Click on „OK“ to make the special functions of the KOMDRUCK IDP
available.
Note:
There will be NOo toolbox on a Windows XP computer installed! To use the special
functions you need to open the printer properties.
12. Connect the printer with the computer. After that the message “Found New
Hardware” will pop up.
Note:
There is no USB or parallel cable included in the scope of delivery!
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13. After the correct connection of the printer, Windows will notify you that it had
found new hardware and the installation wizard for newly recognized
hardware will appear. Please continue as follows:
Choose an option, e.g. „No, not this time“. Click on the “NEXT” button to
continue.
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14. Now select „Install software automatically (Recommended)” and click on the
“NEXT” button to continue.
15. The operating system will now notify you that the driver you wish to install
was not tested by Microsoft. Click on the “CONTINUE ANYWAY“ button to
continue.

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16. Installation will be started and all necessary files will be copied. This may
take a while.
17. Wait until the installation is completed. The following dialog box will appear.
Click “FINISH”. You can work with the printer now.
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Printer driver installation on a Windows7 computer
Note:
Connect the printer to the computer AFTER the driver installation!
Insert the printer driver CD into the CD drive. The CD should start automatically.
When the „AutoPlay“ message appears please click on „Install or run program from
your media“ to begin installation.