Olivetti Copia 9915D User manual

COPIA 9915D
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PRINTEROPERATIONMANUAL
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CONTENTS
1GETTING STARTED
INTRODUCTION 1-2
MAIN FEATURES 1-3
MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM 1-3
CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE 1-4
INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE 1-6
– Description of the printer driver 1-6
– Checking the hardware and software requirements 1-6
– Installing the printer driver 1-6
– Copia 9915D PCL printer driver group 1-12
2PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 1-13
– Executing printing 1-13
– Indicators and key on the operation panel 1-14
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 1-15
2-SIDED PRINTING 1-17
TEST PRINTING 1-18
3PRINTER TROUBLE?
TROUBLESHOOTING 1-19
– Printing problems 1-19
STATUS MONITOR 1-21
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 1-23
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 1-24
PARALLEL INTERFACE 1-25
USB INTERFACE 1-26
INSTALLED FONT LIST 1-27
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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic information for using the OLIVETTI Copia 9915D printer and its
features.
INTRODUCTION
The Copia 9915D can be used as a copier and a laser printer. This manual describes only the
printer features of the machine. To use the Copia 9915D as a copier and to learn additional
information which relates to both the copier and printer features, see the copier manual. To get
full use of all printer features, familiarize yourself with this manual.
For quick reference during printer use, keep this manual in a handy location.
Conventions used in this manual
In this manual, the following icons are used to provide the user with information pertinent to the
use of the machine.
Cautions the user that damage to the machine or one of its components may
result if the contents of the caution are not properly followed.
Notes provide information relevant to the machine regarding specifications,
functions, performance, operation and such, that may be useful to the user.
●When you try to execute printing while copying is being performed, printing
will be executed after copying is finished.
●When you try to make a copy while printing is being performed, printing will
be interrupted and you can make a copy. Printing will be resumed after copying
is finished.
Trademark acknowledgments
Windows, MS-DOS and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
IBM, PC/AT and OS/2 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
PCL is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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MAIN FEATURES
Printing from Windows 3.1x*,Windows 95,Windows 98**, and Windows
NT 4.0 applications
* The PCL6 printer driver is not available in Windows 3.1 environment.
** USB is supported on Windows 98 pre-installed only.
●High-speed and high-quality printing can be performed from Windows 3.1x, Windows 95,
Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0 applications using the OLIVETTI Copia 9915D PCL
printer driver.
High-speed printing at 15 pages/min.
●First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.
●Print speed is 15 pages/min., when printing multiple pages.
MAKING FLOPPY DISKS FROM CD-ROM
If your computer is not equipped with a CD-ROM drive, the printer driver data in the CD-ROM
can be copied to floppy disks using a different computer (PC equipped with a CD-ROM drive).
You can then install the printer driver on your computer from floppy disks.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Double-click My Computer, Copia 9915D and Makedisk.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Windows 3.1x:
1
Double-click the File Manager in the Main window of Program Manager and select
CD-ROM and the Makedisk directory.
2
Double-click Makedisk.exe.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
To use the Copia 9915D as a laser printer connect it to your computer using either a parallel
interface cable or a USB interface cable. (You can use a USB interface cable only if your personal
computer has Windows 98 pre-installed)
You cannot use both the USB interface and the parallel interface at the same
time. If you connect both interfaces at the same time, the USB interface takes
precedence.
When using the parallel interface
Use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 1-25.
1
Check that the power switches of both the printer and the computer are in the OFF
position.
2
Plug the parallel interface cable into the printer interface connector. Fasten the two bail
clips at the side of the printer connector to hold the interface connector in place.
3
Plug the other end of the cable into the parallel interface connector on your computer.
(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
Cable
Bail clip Parallel interface connector
Interface connector
The printer sends and receives data bi-directionally and at high speed. Some
switch boxes and pass-through devices cannot support high-speed, bi-directional
transfer of data, and using them may cause printing errors.

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CONNECTING THE INTERFACE CABLE
When using the USB interface
Use a shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the USB interface, see page 1-26.
1
Plug the USB interface cable into the printer USB interface connector.
2
Plug the other end of the cable into the USB interface connector on your computer.
(Refer to your computer manual for details.)
Cable
Interface connector
USB interface connector

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Description of the printer driver
The printer driver is the software program which runs the printer. It converts the data in your file
into information that the printer can understand. It also controls communication between the
printer and computer as the data is printed.
Checking the hardware and software requirements
You will need the following hardware and software in order to install the printer driver.
Computer type IBM PC/AT or compatible computer equipped with a bi-
directional parallel or USB interface, and CD-ROM drive
Windows type Windows 3.1x, Windows 95, Windows 98*, Windows NT 4.0
* USB is supported on Windows 98 preinstalled only.
CPU 486DX 66MHz or better
Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT 4.0: 12MB (16MB or more is recommended.)
Windows 98: 16MB (32MB or more is recommended.)
Display 640 x 480 dots (VGA) or better
Hard disk free space 10MB or more
The printer driver included in this product cannot be used under Windows NT
3.5x, OS/2, pure MS-DOS and other operating systems which are not described
above.
The PCL6 printer driver is not available in Windows 3.1 environment.
Installing the printer driver
The software for your printer is provided on CD-ROM.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to check the following items.
●Is the printer connected properly to the computer?
●Does the printer have paper?

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0 Installation Instructions:
With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with a
parallel interface cable. For connection instructions, see page 1-4.
1
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the
section LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.
2
Turn on the printer.
3
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
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When using Windows 95 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Update Device
Driver Wizard” window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions. If the “Copying Files”
window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as
drive R), click the OK button and follow the on-screen instructions.
●If you use Windows 95 and the “New Hardware Found”window will appear, select
Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer and then click the OK
button. Proceed to step 6.
●If you use Windows 95 and the screen shown above or the “New Hardware Found”
window does not appear, proceed to step 5.
●If you use Windows NT 4.0, proceed to step 5.
* Plug & play
This feature is effective if both the computer and peripheral equipment are equipped
with IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface.
The screen displayed depends on the version of Windows you are using.

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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
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Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Click the Start button and select Run. When the screen shown below appears, type
R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
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The “Install From Disk”window will appear. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive. Type R:\ (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK
button. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page
1-19 and check the symptoms and solutions. Print the test page again after
resolving the problem.