Olivetti Copia 9915F User manual

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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 9915F printer driver group 1-12
2PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE 1-13
– Executing printing 1-13
– Indicators on the operation panel 1-14
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER 1-14
PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION 1-17
– Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt 1-17
– Settings on the front panel 1-18
– Software printer setting 1-18
3PRINTER TROUBLE?
TROUBLESHOOTING 1-19
– Printing problems 1-19
STATUS MONITOR 1-22
USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS 1-24
UNINSTALLING PRINTER DRIVER 1-25
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APPENDIX
SPECIFICATIONS 1-26
PARALLEL INTERFACE 1-27
USB INTERFACE 1-28
PRINT AREA 1-29
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GETTING STARTED
This chapter provides basic information for using the Copia 9915F printer and its
features.
INTRODUCTION
The Copia 9915F machines can be used as a copier and a laser printer.This manual describes
only the printer features of the machine. To use an Copia 9915F machine 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, Windows NT and Windows Printing System 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.
HP, LaserJet and PCL are trademarks 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
* 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 through the Olivetti GDI (Graphics
Device Interface) system.
●Since print data is processed in the computer, waiting time during printing is short.
High-speed printing at 8 pages/min.
●First print time is approximately 9.6 seconds.
●Print speed is 8 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 9915F, 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 9915F series machine 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 IEEE 1284 compliant parallel interface cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the parallel interface, see page 1-27.
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 shielded twisted pair cable (2 m (6 feet) maximum length).
For specifications of the USB interface, see page 1-28.
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 66 MHz or better
Physical RAM Windows 95, Windows 3.1x: 8MB (16MB or more is
recommended.)
Windows NT4.0: 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 10 MB 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.
If you are using some of your computer’s memory as a RAM drive, the printer
driver may not be allocated the correct amount of memory. In such a case,
reduce the size of your RAM disk, or do not use the RAM disk. Please refer to
your MS Windows documentation for further information.
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?
●Is there another GDI printer driver or Windows Printing System printer driver already
installed? If installed, change the printer port setting. To change the printer port settings,
see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 1-24.
In this description, the following drive configuration is presumed. Specify proper drives depending
on the configuration of your computer.
Drive R: CD-ROM drive (installation source). If necessary, replace R with the letter
of your CD-ROM drive.
Drive C: Hard disk drive (installation destination). If necessary, replace C with the
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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.
4
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. Proceed to step 7. If
the “Copying Files”window appears during this operation, enter R:\ (if the CD-ROM is
designated as drive R) and click the OK button.
●If you use Windows 95 and the “New Hardware Found”window will appear, click
the Driver from Disk Provided by Hardware Manufacturer button and then
click OK. 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
5
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. Proceed
to step 7.
6
“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.
Proceed to step 7.
7
The installation program will start.To install the printer driver to the default folder, click
the Next button.To select a different folder, select Browse or type in the new path and
folder name. Click OK and say YES to create the folder, select the Next button to
continue.
8
On the display, you will see “printer port to be used”. Normally, this is LPT1 and it is
selected automatically.
Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the default printer.
Finally click the Next button.
9
A “Confirm installation”window will be displayed.To continue installation, click the Yes
button.
10
When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page.
If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the
paper tray.
11
If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of
the Copia 9915F Software is complete.”window will be displayed. Click the OK
button.
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
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Windows 98:
With both the computer and the printer turned off, connect the printer to the computer with
either a parallel or a USB interface cable. For connection instructions, see pages 1-4 & 1-5.
1
Load paper into the paper tray of the printer. For instructions on loading paper, see the
section LOADING COPY PAPER found in the copier operation manual.
2
Turn on the printer.
3
Turn on your computer and start Windows.
When using the USB interface:
•Connect your personal computer and the printer using a USB interface cable if you
have not already done so. (For information about connecting the USB interface
cable, see page 1-5.)
•When the “Add New Hardware Wizard”window appears, insert the installation CD-
ROM, click the Next button, follow the on-screen instructions, and finally click the
Finish button.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
4
When using Windows 98 on a personal computer with plug & play*, the “Add New Hardware
Wizard”window will appear. Click the Next button and follow the on-screen instructions.
●If the “Add New Hardware Wizard”window does not appear, proceed to step 8.
★Plug & Play: For plug & play information, see page 1-7.
5
Select Search for the best driver for your device and click the Next button.
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
6
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB
interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Select the
CD-ROM drive and click the Next button.
7
Windows driver file search will find the device “Copia 9915F”. Click the Next button.
Proceed to step 9.
8
Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (If you are using the USB
interface, confirm that the installation CD-ROM is in the CD-ROM drive.) Click the
Start button and select Run.When the window shown below appears, type R:\SETUP
(if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) and click the OK button. Proceed to step 9.
9
The installation program will start. To select a different folder, select Browse and type
in the path and folder name where the printer driver will be installed. Click OK and say
YES to create the folder, select the Next button to continue.To install the printer driver
to the default folder, click the Next button.
10
On the display you will see “printer port to be used”. The printer port is selected
automatically. If you are using the parallel interface, this is LPT1. If you are using the
USB interface, this is LPT/USB1. Ensure that Yes is checked to use the printer as the
default printer. Finally click the Next button.
11
A “Confirm installation”window will be displayed.To continue installation, click the Yes
button.
12
When the installation is complete, you will be asked whether or not to print a test page.
If you wish to do so, click the Yes button. At this time, ensure that paper is loaded in the
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
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If the test print completes successfully, click the Finish button. “The installation of
the Copia 9915F Software is complete.”window will be displayed. Click the OK
button.
If you have any problem with the test print, see TROUBLESHOOTING on page
1-19.
Windows 3.1x:
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 and then start Windows on your computer.
Before installing the printer driver, be sure to close all other applications which
may be open.
3
Insert the installation CD-ROM into a CD-ROM drive.
4
Choose File from the Menu bar in Program Manager, and then choose the Run…
command.
5
Type R:\SETUP (if the CD-ROM is designated as drive R) in the command line box
and then click the OK button.
6
Select a directory to which the printer driver will be installed and click the Next button.
To install it to the default directory, click the Next button.
7
A “printer port to be used”window will be displayed. Normally, LPT1 is automatically
set.
Then ensure that Yes is checked to use this printer as the default printer.
8
A "Confirm installation" window will be displayed. To continue installation, click Yes .
9
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INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
Copia 9915F printer driver group
When the printer driver is installed, the Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver group will be
created. This group of software programs provides the following functions:
Uninstall Copia 9915F
The printer driver can be uninstalled. If the driver is uninstalled, printing can no longer be
performed on the printer.
For proper uninstallation, be sure to use the Olivetti uninstall program of the printer
driver group.
Readme
The latest information on the printer driver is included in this document. Read the Readme
first.
Advanced Settings
See help for Advanced Settings.
Status Monitor
The Status Monitor window provides visual information about the printer state and current
job. For details, see STATUS MONITOR on page 1-22.
DOS Emulation Setup
See page 1-17.
Status Monitor HELP
Assistance and information for Status Monitor.
DOS Emulation HELP
Assistance and information for DOS Emulation support.
Advanced Settings HELP
Assistance and information for Advanced Settings.
Be sure to read the “Readme”document found in the printer driver group before
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PRINTING
PRINTING A PAGE
The printing method is described below. Read the description in the operation manual for the
application to be used.
●Before you can use your printer, you must install the supplied Olivetti GDI
printer driver. Once this software has been installed, you can control the
printing of your documents from the printer driver which appears on your
computer screen. See INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE
on page 1-6.
●When using multiple printers, you must change the printer selection from the
control panel to change the printer to be used. This printer cannot be used
with other GDI printers or printers that use the Windows Printing System. For
details, see USING OTHER INSTALLED DRIVERS on page 1-24.
Executing printing
1
Ensure that paper of the desired size is loaded in the paper tray. (See the section on
LOADING COPY PAPER in the copier operation manual.)
To print on special paper, the bypass tray can be used. Select the bypass from
the printer driver. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER
DRIVER on page 1-14. Also see the description of bypass feed operation in the
copier operation manual. Always feed special paper one sheet at a time.
2
Turn on the printer. The ready ( ) indicator will light up.
3
Select the settings for printing such as the number of copies and paper type from the
application. See SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER on page
1-14.
Before printing from your application, ensure that the Olivetti Copia 9915F
has been selected as the printer.
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PRINTING A PAGE
●If copying is being performed when printing is started, copying will continue.
After copying is complete, printing will be executed when the clear ( ) key is
pressed twice or approximately 60 seconds (auto clear time)* elapse.
* The auto clear time varies with a user program setting. See the copier
operation manual.
●Preheat mode and auto power shut-off mode will be canceled when printing
is started.
●If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the
paper size in the printer, the image may be printed onto two sheets of paper.
●If the paper size specified from the software application is larger than the
paper size in the printer, part of the image that is not transferred to the paper
may remain on the surface of the drum. In this case, the underside of the
paper may become dirty. If this occurs, change to the correct size paper and
print two or three pages to clean the image.
Indicators on the operation panel
The ON LINE indicator and the ready ( ) indicator indicate the state of the printer.
Ready indicator
On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on
line), data is being received from a computer
or printing is being performed.
Off: Indicates copying is being performed or the
printer is in the auto power shut-off mode.
ON LINE indicator
On: Indicates the printer is ready for printing (on
line) or printing is being performed.
Blinking: Indicates copier setting is being performed
during printing or data is being received from
a computer.
Off: Copying is being performed.
ON LINE key
Changes modes from off-line to on-line.
Power save indicator
On: Indicates the printer is in a power save mode.
SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
The setting method for items in the printer driver are described below.
Before setting the printer driver, check the following items.
●The Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver has been installed in the computer to be used. If
not, see INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER SOFTWARE on page 1-6.
●The Olivetti Copia 9915F has been selected as the default printer on the computer to be
used.
ON LINE
indicator
Power save
indicator
Ready indicator
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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Click the Start button of the computer and then from the Settings menu item select
Printers.
2
If you use Windows 95/Windows 98, right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in
the Printer folder and select Properties in the menu.
If you use Windows NT 4.0, right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in the Printer
folder and select Document defaults in the menu.
For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand
operation.
3
The properties of the Olivetti Copia 9915F printer driver will be displayed. If you
use Windows 95/Windows 98, click the Olivetti Copia 9915F Setup tab to display
the following screen.
* Screen on Windows 95
Properties

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SETTING PRINT CONDITIONS FROM PRINTER DRIVER
Windows 3.1x:
1
Double-click the Print Manager icon in the Main window of Program Manager.
2
Select Options in the Print Manager and then select Printer Setup.
3
Select Olivetti Copia 9915F in the Installed Printers: and click the Setup button.
4
The properties of the Olivetti Copia 9915F will be displayed.
The following items can be set with the printer driver.
Paper/Output
Copies Specifies the number of sets to be printed. Any number from 1 to
99 can be selected. (default setting: 1)
Paper source Specifies a paper feed station in the printer. (default setting: Tray
1)
Paper size Specifies the size of the paper to be printed.The paper sizes that
can be selected are letter, legal, invoice, A4, B5, A5, Folio,
Foolscap, etc. (default setting: A4 )
Page orientation Sets the page orientation. Portrait or landscape can be selected.
(default setting: portrait)
Collate Specifies collated printing or group printing. (default setting:
collated)
Image Quality
Lighten/Darken Any value from 0 to 100% can be set. (default setting: 50%)
Contrast Any value from 0 to 100% can be set. (default setting: 50%)
Resolution Specifies 300 dpi or 600 dpi. (default setting: 600 dpi)
Output Type Specifies output type: Normal, Photograph, Text or Advanced.The
selected output type will be reflected by the Image Quality icon in
the upper left corner.
If Advanced Image Quality is selected, you can click the Setup button to open the Advanced
Image Quality dialog.
Advanced Setup
Sharpness Any value from 0% to 100% can be set. (default setting: 10%)
Halftone Used when printing gray scale or color image data. “Fine”,
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DOS Emulation
A PCL4 DOS Emulation setup program can be started by clicking the Setup button. This is
an independent program that configures the PCL4 DOS emulation.
DOS Emulation Setup
DOS copies Specifies the number of sets to be printed. From 1 to 99 sets can
be selected. (default setting: 1)
DOS orientation Sets the page orientation. Portrait or landscape can be selected.
(default setting: portrait)
DOS paper source Specifies a paper feed station in the printer. (default setting: Tray
1)
DOS paper size Specifies size of paper to be printed. (default setting: A4)
DOS A4 width Specifies the number of columns in a line in the width direction
of A4 size. (default setting: 77 columns)
DOS lines per page Specifies the number of lines per page. (default setting: 60 lines
or 64 lines depending on the countries or regions)
DOS font Specifies the font to be used for printing. (default setting: Courier
Regular)
DOS font size Specifies the font size. (default setting: 10 CPI)
DOS symbol set Specifies the symbol set to be used for printing. (default setting:
Roman-8)
About
There are no settings that you can make on the “About”tab page. This page displays the
installed printer driver version and copyright statements.
PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION
You can execute printing from an MS-DOS application which has been executed from the MS-
DOS prompt in Windows.
This printer can only print from MS-DOS applications run from the MS-DOS
prompt in Windows using the parallel interface.You cannot print from MS-DOS
applications using the USB interface. Also, you cannot print when running in
native MS-DOS mode.
Print setting from the MS-DOS prompt
Windows 95/Windows 98 has “Spool MS-DOS print jobs”in the port settings. If this setting is
not selected, the printer will not operate properly. Use the following procedure to check the
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PRINTING FROM AN MS-DOS APPLICATION
1
Click the Start button.
2
Select Settings and then click Printers.
3
Right-click the Olivetti Copia 9915F icon in the printer dialog box and click Properties.
For this description, it is assumed that the mouse is configured for right hand
operation.
4
Click the Details tab in the Properties dialog box.
5
Click the Port Settings button.
6
Check that “Spool MS-DOS print jobs”is checked in the port setting dialog box.
DOS Emulation settings on the front panel
Paper size, tray selection, and other options are set from the front panel. Use the following
procedure to start the front panel.
Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0:
1
Click Start, Program, Olivetti Copia 9915F, and DOS Emulation Setup.
Windows 3.1x:
1
Double-click the DOS Emulation Setup icon in the Olivetti Copia 9915F Printer
Group in Program Manager.
DOS Software printer setting
Set your MS-DOS application to use the following model printer.
HP LaserJet Series II (PCL4)
If this printer is not listed on the application’s printer setup, choose a PCL4 compatible printer.