Konica Minolta Konica Print Utility KP Product information sheet

User’s Reference Guide
Konica Print Utility

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Chapter One - Introduction 1
Overview 2
Features 3
Supported Platforms 3
Chapter Two - Installation 4
README File 5
Chapter Three - Before You Configure 6
Overview 7
PostScript Printer Definition (PPD) Files 8
Important Information 9
Chapter Four - Configuration 10
kpconfig Command 11
Sample Configuration 12
Printer Choice 13
PPD Files 13
Ctrl-D 14
Configuration Options 14
Completing Configuration 15
Chapter Five - Printing with KP 16
kp Command 17
Printer Options 19
Chapter Six - Using KP Alias 36
Overview 37
Creating a KP Alias 37
Printing with KP Alias 43
Chapter Eight - Using KP Pop Up 44
Overview 45
Printing with KPP 45
Index A-1
Table of Contents

Chapter OOne
Introduction

Introduction
Konica Print Utility (KP) is a printer utility developed by the Systems Engineering Center of Konica
Business Technologies, Inc. specifically for users running a UNIX/LINUX operating system. KP is fully
customizable and easy to use. This user's manual is intended to show you how to set up KP once it is
installed and how to configure KP for your Konica Workgroup Document System. For more information
about your Konica Workgroup Document System, please refer to the User's Reference Guide provided with
your specific machine.
Konica Print Utility has three forms:
KP: An interactive command line utility.
KPALIAS: A version of KP that allows you to select your desired printing options and
save them as a single "command" for later use.
KPP: A version of KP that appears within a "pop-up" window when invoked
by an application
Konica Print Utility allows you to print PostScript®- and text-based files. With PostScript®
files, KP allows you to use any of the finishing options associated with your Konica Workgroup
Document System, so that you may take advantage of all features that your Konica system offers.
With text-based documents, KP not only allows you to use finishing options, but also allows you to
make basic formatting changes (font size, lines per page, etc.) to modify the physical layout of the
file you are printing.
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Introduction
FEATURES OF KONICA PRINT UTILITY:
!Works with all Konica 20+ ppm PostScript Printers.
! Provides all of a printer's finishing capabilities specified by the printer's PPD file.
!Allows you to select features via a text-based menu system, which is accessible from a console,
terminal or X-terminal window.
!Allows font style and size selections for text documents.
!Provides control over the number of characters per line as well as the number of lines per
page for text documents.
!Prints text documents in portrait or landscape orientation.
!Allows you to save often-used print settings for repeated use (KPALIAS).
!Allows supported applications to invoke KP instead of lp (KPP).
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!Sun Solaris 7 & 8 (Intel/Sparc)
!SCO Open Server 5.0x
!IBM AIX 4.3 & 5.0
!HP-UX 10.2 & 11.x (PA-RISC)
!HP-UX 11.2 (Itanium)
!Digital Unix 4.x & Compaq Tru64 5.x (Alpha)
!OpenBSD Unix 2.9
!FreeBSD 4.4
!Red Hat Linux 7.1
!Caldera OpenLinux 3.1
!SuSE Linux 7.2 (Intel)
!SuSE Linux 7.1 (PPC)
!Slackware Linux 8.0
! TurboLinux 6.1
!Mandrake Linux 8.0
!Debian Linux 2.2
KP is Supported on the Following Platforms:

Chapter TTwo
Installing KKP

Installing KKP
Your KP distribution contains a readme.txt file that describes how to install KP on your platform. Please
read this file before attempting installation. It contains information pertaining specifically to your individual
distribution of KP that cannot be found in this manual.
Installation information will vary based upon the distribution of KP that you are
installing. All the information necessary to install your KP distribution is contained in the
readme.txt file.
To view the readme.txt file, use one of the following commands:
# vi
# cat
# more
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Chapter TThree
Before YYou
Configure KKP

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Before YYou CConfigure KKP
The following sections of this manual assume that you have an active printer established on your
Unix/Linux system and that you have installed KP. If this is not the case, please create an active printer
session for your system now and install KP. Please refer to the readme.txt file that came with your KP
distribution for detailed installation instructions (see page 5 for details).
Since Konica Print Utility is fully customizable, its configuration will differ based upon the Konica
Workgroup Document System that you use. The configuration in this manual is intended solely as a guide,
from which you may learn the basis of configuration.
The configuration in this manual is based upon a Konica 7065 Workgroup Document System with
an FS-106 Finisher, an LT-352 large capacity tray, 32 MB ERDH RAM and an IP-303 with
64 MB of RAM.
The Konica 7065 has many popular features that are available on other Konica Workgroup Document
Systems. The fundamental processes for configuring and using these features within KP are the same for
all Konica printers.
To properly configure your Konica printer, you need to know what Konica printer model you have and the
optional accessories installed on it. If you are unsure about your printer and its installed accessories,
please contact your Konica representative.

Before YYou CConfigure KKP
PostScript® Printer Definition Files (PPD)
When configuring a printer for use with KP, you will be prompted to choose a PostScript Printer Definition
file (PPD). The following table lists those PPD files that are automatically installed along with
KP. Please consult this table to ensure a PPD file is present for your Konica printer.
If the print system you are using is not listed in this table, please contact Konica to obtain the appropriate
KP PPD file for your system. The appropriate PPD file can be downloaded from the Konica website
(www.sec.konicabt.com).
Please add the PPD file to your system according to the instructions given in the readme.txt file provided
with your KP distribution.
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PPD Filename Konica Printing System
7033-US.ppd IP-402/7033 Printing System
7033-INT.ppd IP-402+/7033 Printing System
IP-411/7033 Printing System
7040-US.ppd IP-402/7033 Printing System
7040-INT.ppd IP-402+/7033 Printing System
IP-411/7033 Printing System
70502-US.ppd IP-302/7050 Printing System
70502-INT.ppd IP-302+/7050 Printing System
IP-302/Force50 Printing System
IP-302+/Force50 Printing System
7060-US.ppd IP-302/7060 Printing System
7060-INT.ppd IP-302+/7060 Printing System
IP-302/Force60 Printing System
IP-302+/Force60 Printing System
PPD Filename Konica Printing System
7065-US.ppd IP-303/7065 Printing System
7065-INT.ppd
Ko30465u.ppd IP-304/7065 Printing System(US)
IP-304/7165 Printing System(US)
K042120u.ppd IP-421/7020 Printing System(US)
Ko43145u.ppd IP-431/7045 Printing System(US)
Ko601751.ppd IP-601/7075 Printing System
NOTE: PPDs for US paper sizes (i.e.
8.5"X11", 11"X17", etc.) are des-
ignated with “-US.”
PPDs for International paper
sizes (i.e. A4, B6) are desig-
nated with “-INT.”

Before YYou CConfigure KKP
Important Information
To successfully complete your KP configuration, you will need to have specific information about
your printing system readily available. This information is as follows:
• Memory: How much memory you have available in your IP Print Controller,
not ERDH.
• Finisher: What type of finisher you have installed on your Konica Printing
System.
•Sheet Feeder: What type of sheet feeder you have installed on your Konica
Printing System.
• Large Capacity Tray: What type of large capacity tray (LCT) you have on your Konica
Printing System.
• Tandem: Whether your system is tandem enabled.
It is important that you have this information available before you attempt to configure KP
for use with your Konica Printing System.
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Chapter FFour
Configuring KKP

Configuring KKP
The following procedure outlines the steps necessary to configure a system printer for use with
Konica Print Utility. Please note that you must have lp or root privileges to configure a printer.
1. Add a new printer to your UNIX/LINUX system using the instructions given in your KP
distribution’s readme file.
2. Configure your new printer by using the kpconfig command. It will prompt
you for the printer that you would like configure. Select the printer you have
just added.
3. You will be asked to pick a PPD file that matches your printer. The list of
PPD files installed is displayed.
4. You will be asked whether you want a Ctrl-D appended to each print job.
Ctrl-D is the "end of job" command and it is not harmful to always send it. It
is optional, as there are rare cases in which it may cause problems. You
should choose to append Ctrl-D, unless you have a reason not too.
5. Finally, you will be prompted for "installable options." These are printer-
specific options, which may be installed. Select the options that are
installed on your printer.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, REFER TO THE SAMPLE
CONFIGURATION PROVIDED ON PAGES 12-15.
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Configuring KKP
Sample Configuration
Since KP is fully customizable, the exact configuration will differ based upon which Konica printer
you are using. The following are detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to configure a Konica
7065 Workgroup Document System for use with KP. The Konica 7065 has many popular
features that are available on other Konica printers. The fundamental processes for configuring
these features within KP is the same for all Konica printers.
IMPORTANT: This sample is intended solely as a guide, from which you may learn the
basis for configuration.
The configuration in this sample is based upon a Konica 7065 Workgroup Document
System with an FS-106 Finisher, an LT-352 large capacity tray, 32 MB ERDH and an IP-303
Print Controller with 64 MB of RAM.
IMPORTANT: At any point during your use of KP or kpconfig, you may
type Ctrl-C to cancel the settings you have made and return to the shell
prompt. If you feel you have entered an incorrect selection, type Ctrl-C to
exit.
IMPORTANT: kpconfig will prompt you only for the options available for the printer that
you specify during installation.
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Configuring KKP
Sample Configuration (Continued)
1. Begin configuration with the kpconfig command. Typing -a after the
kpconfig command will produce a list of printers available on your platform that
you may configure.
#./ kpconfig -a
2. Choose the printer you would like to configure from the list provided by
entering the number preceding the printer name.
Printer choices
1. Konica7050
2. k7065
Enter selection number for Printer: 2
IMPORTANT: The kpconfig command assumes that you have already installed your printer.
kpconfig is for currently existing system printers only. If you do not see your
printer in the printer choices list, refer to the readme.txt file for your specific
Unix/Linux distribution for instructions on how to add a system printer.
3. The following list of available PPD files will appear. Please refer to page 8
for a complete list of the available kp PPD files.
Installed PPD files
1. /etc/lp/ppd/7033-INT.ppd
2. /etc/lp/ppd/7033-US.ppd
3. /etc/lp/ppd/7040-INT.ppd
4. /etc/lp/ppd/7040-US.ppd
5. /etc/lp/ppd/70502-US.ppd
6. /etc/lp/ppd/70502INT.ppd
7. /etc/lp/ppd/7060-INT.ppd
8. /etc/lp/ppd/7060-US.ppd
9. /etc/lp/ppd/7065-INT.ppd
10. /etc/lp/ppd/7065-US.ppd
11. /etc/lp/ppd/Ko30465u.ppd
12. /etc/lp/ppd/Ko42120u.ppd
13. /etc/lp/ppd/Ko43145u.ppd
14. /etc/lp/ppd/Ko601751.ppd
Enter selection number for PPD file: 10
In this case, since we are using a Konica 7065 system and require US paper measure
ments, the selection needed is 10.
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Configuring KKP
Sample Configuration (Continued)
NOTE: At this point in the configuration, specific information about your printer is now
necessary to complete your configuration. Refer to page 9 for a list of the
required configuration information.
4. You will be asked whether you would like to append a Ctrl-D command to the end of your
files. This is an end-of-file marker, and we recommend that you type Yfor this
question.
Do you want a Ctrl-D to be appended to each print job? [y|n] Y
Next you will be prompted to answer a series of questions about your
Konica Workgroup Document System.
5. Memory. You will be asked to input your amount of available memory. This value should
be the amount of memory you have in your IP Print Controller, not your ERDH Memory.
Memory Configuration choices
1. 32MB RAM (default)
2. 64MB RAM
3. 96MB RAM
4. 128MB RAM
5. 144MB RAM
6. 160MB RAM
7. 192MB - 224MB RAM
8. 256MB - 512MB RAM
Enter selection number for Memory Configuration [1]: 2
In this case, we have an IP-303 with an available 64 MB of RAM, so the proper entry is 2.
6. Finisher. You will be asked what type of finisher you have installed on your Konica
System.
Finisher Installed choices
1. No Finisher
2. FS-106 (default)
3. FS-108B (BookletMaker)
Enter selection number for Finisher Installed [2]: 2
In this case, we have an FS-106 Finisher, so the proper entry is 2.
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Configuring KKP
Sample Configuration (Continued)
7. Sheet Feeder. You will be asked what type of sheet feeder you have installed on your
Konica system.
Sheet Feeder choices
1. None (default)
2. PI-108
Enter selection number for Sheet Feeder [1]: 1
In this case, we do not have a sheet feeder installed, so the proper entry is 1.
8. Large Capacity Tray. You will be asked whether you have a Large Capacity Tray installed
on your Konica system.
Large Capacity Tray choices
1. Not Installed (default)
2. Installed
Enter selection number for Large Capacity Tray [1]: 2
In this case, we have an LT-352 large capacity tray installed, so the proper entry is 2.
9. Tandem Configuration. You will be asked if you have tandem configuration installed on
your Konica system. Tandem configuration refers to the connection of two or more Konica
printing systems to increase speed and provide job redundancy.
Tandem Configuration choices
1. Not Installed (default)
2. Installed
Enter selection number for Tandem Configuration [1]:1
In this case, we do not have tandem installed, so the proper entry is 1.
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Completing Your Configuration
Completing step 9 will return you to the shell prompt. When you are returned to the shell
prompt, configuration is complete.
If you believe that you have made a mistake when installing or configuring your printer, use
the following commands:
./ kpconfig -l Lists all printers configured for KP and the configu
rations established for each printer.
./ kpconfig -d [printer name] Deletes a printer configuration from your system, so
that you may and reconfigure your system.

Chapter FFive
Printing wwith KKP

Printing wwith KKP
IMPORTANT: Printing is based upon the options that you chose when you configured your Konica
printing system with the kpconfig command. The options listed when you print differ for
each type of Konica Workgroup Document System that you install. This is a basic sample,
offered as an example.
Konica Print Utility offers many features, all of which can also be invoked from the
command line. For more information about these features, as well as command line
invocation, please reference the man page, by typing kp man at the shell prompt.
NOTE: The menus and options listed in the following printing samples are based upon the config-
urations completed in the previous Sample Configuration.
1. To begin your printing session, type kp at the shell prompt.
# kp
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Copyright (c) 2001 Konica Business Technologies Inc.
2. You are asked to choose the printer to which you want to print. Enter the number corre-
sponding to the Konica Workgroup Document System to which you want your print jobs
sent.
Printer choices
1. Konica7050
2. k7065
Enter selection number for Printer: 2
In this case, we are printing to the Konica 7065, so the proper entry is 2.
3. You are asked to enter the name of the file that you would like to print.
Enter file(s) to print: sample.txt
In this case, we are going to print the sample.txt text file. If the file does not exist in your
current working directory, you may enter the entire path name to the file
(example: \home\pubs\sample.txt).
4. You are asked how many copies you would like to print. Enter the number of copies.
Number of copies to print: 1
In this case, we only want one copy, so the proper entry is 1.
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