Konica Minolta Pi1803e User manual

Pi1803e/Pi2001e
Printer Controller
Quick Guide
4508-7776-01

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Contents
1Welcome
1.1 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT.............................................1-2
1. SOFTWARE ...........................................................................1-2
2. LICENSE AGREEMENT ........................................................1-2
3. LICENSE ................................................................................1-2
4. RESTRICTIONS.....................................................................1-3
5. LIMITED WARRANTY............................................................1-3
6. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES..................................................1-3
7. TERMINATION.......................................................................1-3
8. GOVERNING LAW.................................................................1-3
9. GOVERNMENT END USERS................................................1-4
1.2 Trademark Acknowledgements ...................................................1-5
2 Getting Ready
2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................2-1
2.2 Features of Printer Controller Pi1803e/Pi2001e .........................2-2
Various Printing Functions..........................................................2-2
3 Connecting to a Computer
3.1 Types of Connections...................................................................3-1
Parallel Port Connection.............................................................3-1
USB port connection...................................................................3-1
Network Connection ...................................................................3-1
3.2 Parallel Port Connection ..............................................................3-2
3.3 USB Port Connection....................................................................3-3
4 Installing the Printer Driver
4.1 Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play ......................4-2
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows XP ............................................................4-2
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows 2000 .........................................................4-3
Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and
Play Under Windows Me/98SE/98 .............................................4-4

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4.2 Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard....... 4-5
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
Under Windows XP.................................................................... 4-5
Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add Printer Wizard
Under Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/98SE/98/95 ........................... 4-6
5 Specifying the Option Configuration
5.1 Specifying the Option Configuration.......................................... 5-1
Displaying Settings Under Windows XP .................................... 5-1
Displaying Settings Under Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/
98SE/98/95 ................................................................................ 5-2
6Printing
7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Checking Messages ..................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Main Messages ............................................................................. 7-3

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User Instructions
For the U.S.A.
FCC Part 15-Radio Frequency Devices
For Canada
Interference-Causing Equipment Standard (ICES-003 Issue 3)
For Europe
CE Marking (Declaration of Conformity)
NOTE
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 radiates 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.
WARNING
The design and production of this unit conform to FCC regulations, and any changes or
modifications must be registered with the FCC and are subject to FCC control. Any changes
made by purchaser or user without first contacting the manufacturer will be subject to penalty
under FCC regulations.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is
likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under FCC rules.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This product complies with the following EU directives:
89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC directives.
This declaration is valid for the area of the European Union.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is
likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under EU
directives.

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For countries subject to Class B regulations
For countries not subject to Class B regulations
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is
likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22
rules and local rules.
WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This device must be used with shielded interface cables. The use of non-shielded cables is
likely to result in interference with radio communications and is prohibited under CISPR 22
rules and local rules.

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1 Welcome
This manual provides information on setting up and using a copier as a
PCL printer.
Read these instructions thoroughly before using the functions.
For instructions on using the copier itself and for general safety
precautions, refer to the manual provided with the copier.
Store the quick guide and the enclosed CD-ROM in a safe location for
future reference.
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Note
No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced, either in part or
in whole, without prior permission.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
No part of the manual may be reproduced or modified without prior
permission.
Screen images used in this manual may differ from the actual screen
display.

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1.1 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW
BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE. INSTALLING THE
SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THEM, YOU
SHOULD PROMPTLY RETURN THE SOFTWARE UNUSED.
1. SOFTWARE
“Software”means the computer program contained in the package,
together with all codes, techniques, software tools, format, design,
concepts, methods and ideas associated with the computer program and
all documentation related thereto.
2. LICENSE AGREEMENT
This is a license agreement for sale. KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. or its affiliate company (hereinafter collectively
“KONICA MINOLTA”) owns, or has been licensed from other owners
(“KONICA MINOLTA’s Licensor”), copyrights in the Software. Except as
in this Agreement, you are not granted any rights to patents, copyrights,
trade names, trademarks (whether registered or unregistered), or any
other rights, franchises or licenses in respect of the Software. Title to the
Software and any copy made from it is retained by KONICA MINOLTA or
KONICA MINOLTA’s Licensor.
3. LICENSE
KONICA MINOLTA, hereby grand to you, and you agree to accept a non-
exclusive, non-transferable and limited license and you may:
(1) install and use the Software on a single computer.
(2) use the Software only for your own customary business or personal
purpose.
(3) make a copy of the Software for backup or installation purpose only in
support of the normal and intended use of the Software.
(4) transfer possession of copies of the Software to another party by
transferring a copy of this Agreement and all other documentation along
with at least one complete unaltered copy of the Software, provided that
(i) you, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all
your other copies of the Software, (ii) such transfer of possession
terminates your license with KONICA MINOLTA, and (iii) such other party
shall accept and be bound by these license terms with their initial use of
the Software.

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4. RESTRICTIONS
(1) You shall not without the written consent of KONICA MINOLTA:
(i) use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as
provided herein, (ii) reverse assemble or reverse compile the Software
except as permitted by law; or (iii) sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the
Software or any copy thereof.
(2) You shall not export or re-export the Software in any from under
violation of export restrictions by the government of your country.
5. LIMITED WARRANTY
KONICA MINOLTA warrants the media on which the software is recorded
to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Warranty details and limitations for the Hardware containing the Software
are described in the Statement of Limited Warranty which was supplied
with the hardware. With the exception of the foregoing express warranties
applicable to hardware and media only, the Software is not warranted and
is provided “AS IS”.
SUCH WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
6. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
IN NO EVENT WILL KONICA MINOLTA BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST
PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM USE OR
INABLITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF KONICA MINOLTA,
KONICA MINOLTA LICENSOR OR ITS AUTHORISED REMARKETERS
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR
FOR ANY CLAIM BY YOU BASED ON A THIRD PARTY CLAIM.
7. TERMINATION
You may terminate your license at any time by destroying the Software
and all your copies of it or as otherwise described in these terms. KONICA
MINOLTA may terminate your license if you fail to comply with these
terms. Upon such termination, you agree to destroy all your copies of the
Software.
8. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the country where the
delivery is made to the original customer.

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9. GOVERNMENT END USERS
If you are acquiring the Software on behalf of any unit or agency of the
United States Government, the following provisions apply. Use,
duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as
set forth in the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at
FAR 252.227-7013, subdivision (b)(3)(ii) or sub paragraph (c)(1)(ii), as
appropriate. Further use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions
to restricted rights software as set forth in FAR 52.227-19(c)(2).
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT,
UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND
CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY
STATEMENT OR REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS
AGREEMENT. NO CHANGE IN THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE
UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORISED
REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY INSTALLING THIS
SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT.

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1.2 Trademark Acknowledgements
KONICA MINOLTA is a trademark or a registered trademark of KONICA
MINOLTA HOLDINGS, INC.
PageScope is a trademark of KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Netscape Communications, the Netscape Communications logo,
Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and Netscape are
trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Copyright© 2004 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
All rights reserved.

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2 Getting Ready
2.1 System Requirements
The following operating environment is required in order to use the printer
driver.
*1: Point and print is possible with printers shared by Windows servers and clients. (Windows
2000 and NT 4.0 only) Clients inherit the driver settings from the server, such as the device
options, watermark, and Easy set setup, and are unable to modify the server settings if the user
does not have administrator access of the server.
*2: Supported by Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98SE, and Windows
98.
*3: If the optional network interface card is installed, the network port can be used. For details,
refer to the User Manual for the Network Interface Card (NC-6).
CPU Intel Pentium 200MHz
Operating system Windows XP (SP1 or later)/Windows 2000 (SP4 or later)/
Windows NT 4.0 (SP6a or later)/Windows Me/Windows 98SE/
Windows 98/Windows 95(OSR2.5 with Internet Explorer 4.0 or
above)
Point &
Print*1
Domain Server: Windows 2000 Server Client: Windows 2000
Professional, Windows NT
4.0 Workstation
Server: Windows NT 4.0
Server
Client: Windows NT 4.0
Workstation
Workgroup Server: Windows 2000
Professional
Client: Windows 2000
Professional, Windows NT
4.0 Workstation
Server: Windows NT 4.0
Workstation
Client: Windows NT 4.0
Workstation
RAM 128 MB (Windows XP), 64 MB (Windows 2000/NT 4.0/Me/
98SE/98/95)
I/O interface Parallel IEEE 1284 (compatible mode, ECP mode, Nibble mode)
USB*2 Revision 1.1 port
Network*3 Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
CD-ROM drive

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2.2 Features of Printer Controller Pi1803e/Pi2001e
Various Printing Functions
GPrints multiple copies at one time. In addition, the printed pages can
be sorted into complete sets, which contain a copy of each page, or
into groups where each contains all copies of the same page.
GPrints two pages (one on each side) on a single sheet of paper.
This function is not supported by Di1611.
GPrints an enlarged or reduced image of the original.
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GPrints two or four pages of the original on a single sheet of paper.
A maximum of 16 pages can be printed on a single sheet of paper.
GPrints text in the background.
GPrints only the cover on a different type of paper (such as colored
paper).
When two pages are printed
on one page
When four pages are printed
on one page

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Connecting to a Computer 3
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3 Connecting to a Computer
3.1 Types of Connections
You can use either of the following two methods to connect the machine
to a computer.
Parallel Port Connection
Use this type of connection when you want to connect the machine
directly to a computer’s parallel port. Refer to “Parallel Port Connection”
on page 3-2.
USB port connection
Use this type of connection when you want to connect the machine
directly to a computer’s USB port. Refer to “USB Port Connection” on
page 3-3.
Network Connection
In order to use the machine as a network printer, the Network Interface
Card (NC-6) must be installed.
For details on connecting the machine to a network, refer to the User
Manual for the Network Interface Card (NC-6).

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3.2 Parallel Port Connection
Use the parallel cable to connect the parallel port of the machine to the
parallel port of the computer.
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Important!
Be sure to use a shielded parallel cable. Use of an unshielded cable
may result in radio frequency interference.
The parallel port is compatible with IEEE1284 Type B standards.
1Turn off both the machine and your computer.
2Connect one end of the parallel cable to the parallel port (printer port)
of the computer.
3Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel port on the left side
of the machine. Secure the interface cable connectors using the two
clips.
This completes connection of the machine to the computer.

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3.3 USB Port Connection
Use the USB cable (Type B) to connect the machine’s USB port to the
USB port on your computer.

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4 Installing the Printer Driver
This section describes the procedure for installing the printer driver. The
printer driver can be installed in two ways: by using Plug and Play or by
using the Add Printer Wizard.
For network printing, use the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer
driver. During installation, select “LPT1”as the printer port.
For details on specifying network connection settings, refer to the User
Manual for the network interface card.
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Note
In order to use IPP printing, the IPP printing settings must be specified
when the printer driver is installed. For details on specifying the IPP
printing settings, refer to the manual provided with the network
interface card.
If the PCL printer controller is used on Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows 98SE or Windows Me, the Network Setup utility cannot be
used.
If you want to use
this function to
install the printer
driver:
Follow this procedure:
Plug and Play
(for USB connection)
“Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play”
on page 4-2
Add Printer Wizard
(for parallel
connection)
“Installing the Printer Driver Using the Add
Printer Wizard”on page 4-5