Konica Minolta BIZHUB PRO 1050 User manual

The essentials of imaging
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
1.1 About this Product............................................................................ 1-7
1.2 About this Manual............................................................................. 1-8
1.3 Notation of each product ................................................................. 1-9
1.4 Explanation of manual conventions.............................................. 1-10
2 Overview
2.1 Printer Driver..................................................................................... 2-4
2.2 Composition of a product ................................................................ 2-5
2.2.1 Memory .......................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.2 PostScript3 .................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.3 Other options ................................................................................. 2-6
2.3 Connections of the Print Controller................................................ 2-7
2.3.1 Parallel Connection ........................................................................ 2-7
2.3.2 Ethernet Connection ...................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Product Specifications..................................................................... 2-8
2.4.1 Restrictive Conditions .................................................................... 2-9
3 Basic Printing and Various Function
3.1 Basic Printing Method...................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Various Function............................................................................... 3-8
3.2.1 To set the paper-related items....................................................... 3-8
3.2.2 To set the paper tray.................................................................... 3-13
3.2.3 To print multiple copies................................................................ 3-18
3.2.4 To print multiple pages ................................................................ 3-22
3.2.5 To set the Front/Back cover, insertion sheet
and cover sheet ............................................................................ 3-27
3.2.6 To set for finishing........................................................................ 3-31
3.2.7 To set a Watermark...................................................................... 3-37
3.2.8 To set an image and shade.......................................................... 3-40
3.2.9 To set font-related items.............................................................. 3-44

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3.2.10 Checking the Printer Driver Setting .............................................. 3-45
3.2.11 How to store the job and reprint................................................... 3-46
3.2.12 To designate the printer memory.................................................. 3-47
4 PCL Printer Driver Setting (Windows)
4.1 About Properties window ................................................................. 4-3
4.1.1 Properties window .......................................................................... 4-4
4.2 About button ...................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Combination of the function............................................................. 4-6
4.4 General tab......................................................................................... 4-7
4.5 Sharing tab......................................................................................... 4-9
4.6 Ports tab........................................................................................... 4-10
4.7 Advanced tab ................................................................................... 4-12
4.8 Color Management tab ................................................................... 4-14
4.9 Option tab......................................................................................... 4-15
4.9.1 Option ........................................................................................... 4-15
4.9.2 Option information ........................................................................ 4-16
4.9.3 Enhanced Security........................................................................ 4-16
4.10 Setup tab .......................................................................................... 4-17
4.10.1 Paper............................................................................................. 4-18
4.10.2 Binding.......................................................................................... 4-29
4.10.3 Output ........................................................................................... 4-35
4.11 Per Page Setting tab ....................................................................... 4-45
4.11.1 Front Cover Page.......................................................................... 4-46
4.11.2 Back Cover Page .......................................................................... 4-47
4.11.3 PI Cover Sheet.............................................................................. 4-48
4.11.4 Chapter ......................................................................................... 4-49
4.11.5 Per Page Setting ........................................................................... 4-51
4.12 Special Functions tab...................................................................... 4-55
4.12.1 Special Functions ......................................................................... 4-56
4.13 Overlay tab ....................................................................................... 4-70
4.13.1 Overlay.......................................................................................... 4-71

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4.14 Watermark tab ................................................................................ 4-74
4.14.1 Watermark.................................................................................... 4-75
4.14.2 Watermark - Type ........................................................................ 4-77
4.14.3 Page Number ............................................................................... 4-78
4.14.4 Distribution Number Stamping .................................................... 4-79
4.15 Quality tab ....................................................................................... 4-80
4.15.1 Print with Black ............................................................................ 4-81
4.15.2 Pattern.......................................................................................... 4-81
4.15.3 Print Density................................................................................. 4-81
4.15.4 Smoothing.................................................................................... 4-82
4.16 Font tab............................................................................................ 4-83
4.16.1 Use Printer Fonts ......................................................................... 4-84
4.16.2 Download Font Format ................................................................ 4-84
4.17 Version tab ...................................................................................... 4-85
4.18 Save/Restore Setting ..................................................................... 4-86
4.19 About View Area ............................................................................. 4-90
5 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Windows)
5.1 About Properties window ................................................................ 5-3
5.1.1 Properties window ......................................................................... 5-4
5.2 About button ..................................................................................... 5-5
5.3 Combination of the function............................................................ 5-6
5.4 General tab........................................................................................ 5-7
5.5 Sharing tab ........................................................................................ 5-9
5.6 Ports tab .......................................................................................... 5-10
5.7 Advanced tab .................................................................................. 5-12
5.8 Device Settings tab ........................................................................ 5-14
5.8.1 From To Tray Assignment............................................................ 5-15
5.8.2 Font Substitution Table................................................................ 5-16
5.8.3 Installable Option ......................................................................... 5-17
5.9 Layout tab........................................................................................ 5-18
5.10 Paper/Quality tab............................................................................ 5-20

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5.11 Advanced Options windows........................................................... 5-22
5.11.1 Paper Output ................................................................................ 5-23
5.11.2 Graphic ......................................................................................... 5-25
5.11.3 Document Options........................................................................ 5-26
6 KONICA MINOLTA PS Printer Driver setting (Windows)
6.1 About Properties window ................................................................. 6-3
6.1.1 Properties window .......................................................................... 6-4
6.2 About button ...................................................................................... 6-5
6.3 Combination of the function............................................................. 6-6
6.4 General tab......................................................................................... 6-7
6.5 Sharing tab......................................................................................... 6-9
6.6 Ports tab........................................................................................... 6-10
6.7 Advanced tab ................................................................................... 6-12
6.8 Color Management tab ................................................................... 6-14
6.9 Font tab ............................................................................................ 6-15
6.10 Option tab......................................................................................... 6-17
6.10.1 Option Information ........................................................................ 6-18
6.10.2 Enhanced Security........................................................................ 6-18
6.10.3 Scaling linked with Application ..................................................... 6-18
6.11 Setup tab .......................................................................................... 6-19
6.11.1 Copies........................................................................................... 6-20
6.11.2 Paper............................................................................................. 6-20
6.11.3 Layout ........................................................................................... 6-30
6.11.4 Binding.......................................................................................... 6-36
6.11.5 Output ........................................................................................... 6-39
6.12 Per Page Setting.............................................................................. 6-49
6.12.1 Front Cover Page.......................................................................... 6-50
6.12.2 Back Cover Page .......................................................................... 6-51
6.12.3 PI Cover Sheet.............................................................................. 6-51
6.12.4 Chapter ......................................................................................... 6-52
6.12.5 Per Page Setting ........................................................................... 6-54

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6.13 Special Functions ........................................................................... 6-59
6.13.1 Date/Time - Page to Print ............................................................ 6-60
6.13.2 Page Number ............................................................................... 6-60
6.13.3 Distribution Number..................................................................... 6-61
6.13.4 Combination (No Reduction)........................................................ 6-62
6.13.5 Fold .............................................................................................. 6-63
6.13.6 Image Shift ................................................................................... 6-64
6.13.7 Perfect Binding ............................................................................ 6-66
6.13.8 Divide Output ............................................................................... 6-73
6.13.9 Pile Permission............................................................................. 6-73
6.13.10 Tandem Mode.............................................................................. 6-74
6.13.11 Tab Image Shift............................................................................ 6-75
6.14 PostScript tab ................................................................................. 6-76
6.14.1 Output .......................................................................................... 6-76
6.14.2 Settings ........................................................................................ 6-77
6.14.3 Timeouts - Wait Timeout (seconds) ............................................. 6-79
6.14.4 Print Enhance............................................................................... 6-79
6.14.5 Use Bitmap Smoothing................................................................ 6-79
6.15 Overlay tab ...................................................................................... 6-80
6.16 Quality tab ....................................................................................... 6-83
6.16.1 Image Rotation............................................................................. 6-83
6.16.2 Effects .......................................................................................... 6-83
6.16.3 Adjustment................................................................................... 6-84
6.16.4 Print Density................................................................................. 6-84
6.16.5 Smoothing - Type ........................................................................ 6-84
6.16.6 Monochromatic Convention - By Driver/By Printer ..................... 6-85
6.16.7 Toner Save ................................................................................... 6-85
6.16.8 Draft Print..................................................................................... 6-85
6.17 Watermarks tab .............................................................................. 6-86
6.17.1 Watermark.................................................................................... 6-86
6.17.2 Edit ............................................................................................... 6-87
6.17.3 Position ........................................................................................ 6-87
6.17.4 1st Page Only............................................................................... 6-87
6.17.5 Transparent Text.......................................................................... 6-87

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6.17.6 As Outline Only ............................................................................. 6-87
6.18 Save/Restore Setting ...................................................................... 6-88
6.19 About View Area .............................................................................. 6-90
7 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Mac OS 9)
7.1 Dialog boxes used for configuring this printing system................ 7-5
7.1.1 Three dialog boxes ......................................................................... 7-5
7.1.2 Displaying the dialog boxes............................................................ 7-7
7.2 About descriptions in this chapter................................................. 7-15
7.3 Page Attributes dialog box ............................................................. 7-16
7.4 Watermark dialog box..................................................................... 7-19
7.5 Custom Page Default dialog box ................................................... 7-21
7.6 General dialog box .......................................................................... 7-22
7.7 Background Printing dialog box .................................................... 7-24
7.8 Cover Page dialog box.................................................................... 7-25
7.9 Layout dialog box ............................................................................ 7-26
7.10 Printer Specific Options dialog box (1).......................................... 7-28
7.11 Printer Specific Options dialog box (2).......................................... 7-30
7.12 Configure dialog box....................................................................... 7-56
8 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Mac OS X)
8.1 About Mac OS X window .................................................................. 8-3
8.2 Page Attributes (Page Setup window)............................................. 8-6
8.3 Custom Paper Size (Page Setup window)....................................... 8-9
8.4 Copies & Pages (Print window)...................................................... 8-11
8.5 Layout (Print window) ..................................................................... 8-12
8.6 Paper Feed (Print window) ............................................................. 8-14
8.7 Finishing (Print window).................................................................. 8-15
8.8 Image/Layout (Print window) ......................................................... 8-23
8.9 Setup (Print window) ....................................................................... 8-27
8.10 Security (Print window) ................................................................... 8-38
8.11 Printer Info ....................................................................................... 8-45

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9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Basic Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 9-3
9.2 General Problems of Printing .......................................................... 9-4
9.3 General Problems of PostScript...................................................... 9-7
9.4 Checking on Incomplete Jobs......................................................... 9-9
10 Font
10.1 Font List (PCL) ................................................................................ 10-3
10.2 Font List (PostScript)...................................................................... 10-7
10.3 Screen Fonts ................................................................................. 10-13
10.4 PostScript Downloading New Fonts........................................... 10-16
10.5 Font Management Utility.............................................................. 10-17
11 Utility Tool
11.1 PageScope Web Connection......................................................... 11-3
11.1.1 Outline of the PageScope Web Connection ................................ 11-4
11.1.2 Start the PageScope Web Connection........................................ 11-5
11.1.3 Display the variable status ........................................................... 11-6
11.1.4 Print the Report.......................................................................... 11-23
11.2 Using KONICA MINOLTA Peer to Peer Printing Tool................ 11-24
11.3 Internet Printing ............................................................................ 11-30
11.4 NetWare......................................................................................... 11-34
11.4.1 Setup information....................................................................... 11-36
11.4.2 NDS setup.................................................................................. 11-37
11.4.3 Setup for Bindery Emulation ...................................................... 11-38
11.5 UNIX Printing through TCP/IP ..................................................... 11-39
11.5.1 CUPS Printing on Linux ............................................................. 11-51
12 Appendix
12.1 Glossary........................................................................................... 12-3
12.2 Software license agreement........................................................ 12-10
12.3 Index .............................................................................................. 12-14

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1Introduction

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1 Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the
bizhub PRO 1050/1050e/1050P/1050eP (The following writes it as
bizhub PRO 1050 Series).
This user manual describes the operating procedures and safety precautions
of the bizhub PRO 1050 Series so that you can handle it safely and make the
best of its capabilities. Usually keep this user manual close at hand for the
convenience of reference later.
For use as a network printer
For use as a
Print Controller
Copier
local printer

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FCC Regulation
7 WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential area.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
%Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
%Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
%Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit other than the circuit to
which the receiver is connected.
%Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Regulations
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Patent Notice
The product includes an implementation of LZW licensed under U.S.Patent
4,558,302.
Built-in Fonts
The print controller includes support for PCL5e/6 Language (HP PCL clone)
and includes the 88 built-in Agfa Microtype fonts. For a complete list, refer to
"Font" on page 10-3.
When equipping PostScript kit, the print controller also includes support for
Adobe PostScript 3 (PS3) and includes the 136 built-in Adobe fonts. For a
complete list, refer to "Font" on page 10-3.

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Acknowledgement
KONICA MINOLTA, KONICA MINOLTA logo, and the essentials of imaging
are registered trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC..
bizhub, bizhub PRO and PageScope are trademarks of KONICA MINOLTA
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC..
Microsoft, MS and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States.
IBM is a registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation.
WindowsTM is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
HP and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Agfa Microtype font is a registered trademark of Agfa Corporation.
PEERLESS is a registered trademark of PEERLESS SYSTEMS
CORPORATION.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple
Computer.Inc.
Adobe, Adobe Logo, Acrobat, Acrobat Logo, PostScript and PostScript
Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc.
Other company names and product names used in this user manual are the
registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
RC4®is a registered trademark or trademark of RSA Security Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
In regard to the Citrix access Partner Network Premier
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, Inc. is a member of the
Citrix access Partner Network.
The Citrix access Partner Network is a program that, in combination with a
solution of Citrix, promotes and develops solutions to provide the customers
with better solutions.

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2
Note
A part or all of this user manual may not be used or copied without
permission.
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. will have no
liability for any influences caused by using the printing system and this
user manual.
Information written in this user manual is subject to change without
notice.
KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. maintains the
copyright of this printer driver.

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1.1 About this Product
Package Contents
The following items are supplied with the Print Controller:
-bizhub PRO 1050 Series CD-ROM
(Windows)
-Printer Driver
-Scanner Driver (compatible with TWAIN)
-Network Connection Utilities
Peer to Peer Printing Tool
-User manual (this manual)
-Release Note
(describes the latest information as well as limits of the system and the
user software.)
-Screenfonts
(Macintosh)
-User manual (this manual)
The following items are supplied for the PostScript3:
-PS-502 CD-ROM
(Windows)
-Printer driver / PPD file
-Screen Fonts
-User manual (this manual)
-Release Note
(describes the latest information as well as limits of the system and the
users software.)
(Macintosh)
-Printer driver / PPD file
-Screen Fonts
-User manual (this manual)
-Release Note
(describes the latest information as well as limits of the system and the
users software.)

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1.2 About this Manual
This document describes how to operate bizhub PRO 1050 Series as a
printer from various computers and networks.
This manual assumes you are familiar with the basic operation of your
operating system and the KONICA MINOLTA copier.
Refer to "User manual (Copier)" as required for the copier operating method.
For detailed operations of Windows 98/Me, Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server
2003 and Mac OS, refer to the operating manuals for each operating system.
For application operations, refer to the operating manuals provided with
each application.
This manual is composed of the following chapters and appendices:
Chapter Description
"1 Introduction" This chapter describes how to see the notation
method in this manual.
"2 Overview" This chapter describes overview of the print
controller and product specifications for the
print controller.
"3 Basic Printing and Various Function" This chapter describes various functions of the
print controller.
"4 PCL Printer Driver Setting (Windows)" This chapter describes PCL printer driver set-
tings for Windows-compliant computers.
"5 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Win-
dows)"
This chapter describes PostScript PPD printer
driver settings for Windows-compliant com-
puters.
"6 KONICA MINOLTA PS Printer Driver setting
(Windows)"
This chapter describes KONICA MINOLTA PS
printer driver settings for Windows-compliant
computers.
"7 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Mac
OS 9)"
This chapter describes PostScript PPD printer
driver settings for Macintosh (Mac OS 9.x).
"8 PostScript PPD Printer Driver setting (Mac
OS X)"
This chapter describes PostScript PPD printer
driver settings for Macintosh (Mac OS X).
"9 Troubleshooting" This chapter describes how to solve the prob-
lem on using the printer driver.
"10 Font" This chapter lists the built-in printer fonts in-
cluded with the print controller.
"11 Utility Tool" This chapter describes how to use the utility
tool included on the user software CD.
"12 Appendix" This chapter lists and describes technical
terms to read this manual.

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1.3 Notation of each product
The following abbreviations are used in this manual:
Product Abbreviation
bizhub PRO 1050/1050e/1050P/1050eP
Print Controller
print controller
bizhub PRO 1050/1050e/1050P/1050eP
PostScript3
PS3
bizhub PRO 1050/1050e Printer/Copier copier (or main body printer)
A printing system that combines the above
(1), (2), and (3) products
printing system
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 98
Microsoft Windows Me Windows Me
Microsoft Windows NT4.0
(Service Pack 6a or more)
Windows NT4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
(Service Pack 4 or more)
Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP
Professional/Home Edition
(Service Pack 1 or more with both)
/Professional x64
Windows XP
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
(Service Pack 1)
/Server 2003 x64
Server 2003
Mac OS 9.2x Mac OS 9
Mac OS X v10.2x - v10.4x
(Include Intel Mac (v10.4x))
Mac OS X
Above OSs Windows 98/Me
Windows NT4.0/2000/XP
Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003
Mac OS 9/X

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1.4 Explanation of manual conventions
The marks and text formats used in this manual are described below.
Safety advices
6 DANGER
Failure to observe instructions highlighted in this manner may result in
fatal or critical injuries in fact of electrical power.
%Observe all dangers in order to prevent injuries.
7 WARNING
Failure to observe instructions highlighted in this manner may result in
serious injuries or property damage.
%Observe all warnings in order to prevent injuries and to ensure safe use
of the machine.
7 CAUTION
Failure to observe instructions highlighted in this manner may result in
slight injuries or property damage.
%Observe all cautions in order to prevent injuries and to ensure safe use
of the machine.
Sequence of action
1The number 1 as formatted here indicates the first step of a sequence
of actions.
2Subsequent numbers as formatted here indicate subsequent steps of
a sequence of actions.
?Text formatted in this style provides additional assistance.
%Text formatted in this style describes the action that will ensure the
desired results are achieved.