Olivetti d-color MF551 Configuration guide

PRINT OPERATIONS
d-Color MF551
d-Color MF651
549901en
GB

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Table of contents
1Introduction
1.1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.1 User's guides ..................................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.1.2 User's Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.2 Conventions used in this manual .................................................................................................. 1-5
1.2.1 Symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................................. 1-5
To use this machine safely................................................................................................................. 1-5
Procedural instruction........................................................................................................................ 1-5
Key symbols....................................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.2 Original and paper indications ........................................................................................................... 1-6
Paper size .......................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Paper indication ................................................................................................................................. 1-6
2 Overview
2.1 Printer controller ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.1.1 Roles of the printer controller ............................................................................................................ 2-3
2.1.2 Flow of printing .................................................................................................................................. 2-4
2.1.3 Control panel...................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2 Operating environment................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.1 Connectable computers and operating system................................................................................. 2-7
Windows ............................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Macintosh .......................................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.2 Interfaces used for connection .......................................................................................................... 2-8
Ethernet.............................................................................................................................................. 2-8
USB interface..................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Connection diagram........................................................................................................................... 2-8
2.3 Setup procedure ............................................................................................................................. 2-9
2.3.1 For network connection ..................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.2 For local connection ........................................................................................................................ 2-10
3 Precautions for Installation
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.2 Printer drivers compatible with respective operating systems.................................................. 3-4
3.3 Connection methods selectable in each operating system........................................................ 3-6
3.3.1 Windows Vista/Server 2008............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.3.2 Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 ......................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3.3 Windows NT 4.0................................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.3.4 Mac OS X 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5 .......................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.5 NetWare ............................................................................................................................................. 3-8
4 Manual Installation Using the Add Printer Wizard
4.1 Windows Vista/Server 2008............................................................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1 For network connection (LPR/Port9100/SMB) .................................................................................. 4-3
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................... 4-3
Installing the printer driver by searching for the printer using the Add Printer Wizard...................... 4-4
Installing the printer driver by creating a printer port......................................................................... 4-5
4.1.2 For network connection (IPP/IPPS) ................................................................................................... 4-7
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................... 4-7
Installing the printer driver manually using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................... 4-7

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4.1.3 For network connection (Web service print) ...................................................................................... 4-8
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................... 4-8
Installing the printer from the Network window ................................................................................. 4-9
Installing the printer driver by specifying the IP address using the Add Printer Wizard.................... 4-9
4.1.4 For local connection ........................................................................................................................ 4-11
4.2 Windows XP/Server 2003 ............................................................................................................. 4-12
4.2.1 For network connection (LPR/Port9100) ......................................................................................... 4-12
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-12
Installing the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................................ 4-12
4.2.2 For network connection (SMB) ........................................................................................................ 4-14
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-14
Installing the printer driver by specifying the printer using the Add Printer Wizard......................... 4-14
4.2.3 For network connection (IPP/IPPS) ................................................................................................. 4-15
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-15
Installing the printer driver manually using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................. 4-16
4.2.4 For local connection ........................................................................................................................ 4-17
4.3 Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................................... 4-18
4.3.1 For network connection (LPR/Port9100) ......................................................................................... 4-18
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-18
Installing the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................................ 4-18
4.3.2 For network connection (SMB) ........................................................................................................ 4-20
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-20
Installing the printer driver manually using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................. 4-20
4.3.3 For network connection (IPP/IPPS) ................................................................................................. 4-21
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-21
Installing the printer driver manually using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................. 4-22
4.3.4 For local connection ........................................................................................................................ 4-23
4.4 Windows NT 4.0............................................................................................................................. 4-24
4.4.1 For network connection (LPR) ......................................................................................................... 4-24
Settings for the machine.................................................................................................................. 4-24
Installing the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard ................................................................ 4-24
5 Installation on Macintosh Computers
5.1 Mac OS X 10.2/10.3/10.4/10.5 ........................................................................................................ 5-3
5.1.1 Installing the printer driver ................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.1.2 Selecting and connecting a printer (OS X 10.4/10.5)......................................................................... 5-4
Configuring the Bonjour settings ....................................................................................................... 5-4
Configuring the AppleTalk settings.................................................................................................... 5-5
Configuring the LPR settings ............................................................................................................. 5-6
Configuring the IPP settings .............................................................................................................. 5-8
5.1.3 Selecting and connecting a printer (OS X 10.2/10.3)....................................................................... 5-10
Configuring the Rendezvous settings.............................................................................................. 5-10
Configuring the AppleTalk settings.................................................................................................. 5-11
Configuring the LPR settings ........................................................................................................... 5-12
Configuring the IPP settings ............................................................................................................ 5-13
5.2 Mac OS 9.2..................................................................................................................................... 5-14
5.2.1 Installing the printer driver ............................................................................................................... 5-14
5.2.2 Selecting and connecting a printer .................................................................................................. 5-14
Configuring the AppleTalk settings.................................................................................................. 5-14
Configuring the LPR settings ........................................................................................................... 5-15
6 Installation when Using NetWare
6.1 NetWare ........................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.1 Network Settings ............................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.1.2 Configuring the Windows client ......................................................................................................... 6-3

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7 Uninstalling the Printer Driver
7.1 Windows .......................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2 Macintosh ........................................................................................................................................ 7-5
7.2.1 For Mac OS X..................................................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.2 For Mac OS 9.2.................................................................................................................................. 7-5
8 Print function of PCL/PS/XPS drivers for Windows
8.1 Print operations............................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.2 Default settings of the printer driver ............................................................................................. 8-5
8.2.1 Displaying the Properties window ..................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.2 Configure tab ..................................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.2.3 Settings tab........................................................................................................................................ 8-6
8.2.4 Registering the default settings ......................................................................................................... 8-7
8.3 Common Setting ............................................................................................................................. 8-8
8.4 Parameter details............................................................................................................................ 8-9
8.4.1 My Tab ............................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Edit My Tab...................................................................................................................................... 8-10
8.4.2 Basic tab .......................................................................................................................................... 8-11
8.4.3 Layout tab ........................................................................................................................................ 8-13
8.4.4 Finish tab.......................................................................................................................................... 8-15
8.4.5 Cover Mode tab ............................................................................................................................... 8-16
8.4.6 Stamp/Composition tab................................................................................................................... 8-18
Editing watermark ............................................................................................................................ 8-19
Editing overlay.................................................................................................................................. 8-20
Edit Copy Protect............................................................................................................................. 8-21
Editing date/time and page number ................................................................................................ 8-23
8.4.7 Quality tab........................................................................................................................................ 8-24
8.4.8 Other tab .......................................................................................................................................... 8-27
9 Print Functions of Mac OS X
9.1 Print operations............................................................................................................................... 9-3
9.2 Default settings of the printer driver ............................................................................................. 9-5
9.2.1 Option settings................................................................................................................................... 9-5
9.2.2 Registering the default settings ......................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Common Setting ............................................................................................................................. 9-7
9.4 Adding a custom size ..................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.5 Parameter details.......................................................................................................................... 9-10
9.5.1 Page Attributes ................................................................................................................................ 9-10
9.5.2 Number of copies and pages........................................................................................................... 9-11
9.5.3 Output Method................................................................................................................................. 9-12
Checking the output method detail settings.................................................................................... 9-13
9.5.4 Layout/Finish.................................................................................................................................... 9-15
9.5.5 Paper Tray/Output Tray ................................................................................................................... 9-17
9.5.6 Cover Mode/Transparency Interleave.............................................................................................. 9-18
9.5.7 Per Page Setting .............................................................................................................................. 9-20
Editing Per Page Setting.................................................................................................................. 9-20
9.5.8 Stamp/Composition......................................................................................................................... 9-21
Edit Copy Protect............................................................................................................................. 9-22
Editing Date/Time ............................................................................................................................ 9-23
Editing Page Number....................................................................................................................... 9-24
Editing Header/Footer...................................................................................................................... 9-24
9.5.9 Quality .............................................................................................................................................. 9-25

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10 Print Functions of Mac OS 9.2
10.1 Print operations............................................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2 Default settings of the printer driver ........................................................................................... 10-4
10.2.1 Option settings................................................................................................................................. 10-4
10.2.2 Registering the default settings ....................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3 Parameter details.......................................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.1 Page Attributes ................................................................................................................................ 10-6
10.3.2 Specifying the custom page sizes ................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.3 General............................................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.3.4 Layout (Combination)....................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.3.5 Printer specific options (Finishing Option 1 to 5)............................................................................. 10-8
11 Function Details
11.1 Proof Print...................................................................................................................................... 11-3
11.1.1 Setting the printer driver .................................................................................................................. 11-3
For Windows .................................................................................................................................... 11-3
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................... 11-4
11.1.2 Recalling a job from the control panel ............................................................................................. 11-4
11.2 Secure Print ................................................................................................................................... 11-6
11.2.1 Setting the printer driver .................................................................................................................. 11-6
For Windows .................................................................................................................................... 11-6
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................... 11-7
11.2.2 Recalling a job from the control panel ............................................................................................. 11-8
When the Secure Print Document Access Method is set to "Mode 1" ........................................... 11-9
When the Secure Print Document Access Method is set to "Mode 2" ......................................... 11-11
11.3 Save in User Box ......................................................................................................................... 11-13
11.3.1 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-13
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-13
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-14
11.3.2 Recalling a job from the control panel ........................................................................................... 11-15
11.4 Printing a document on the machine for which user authentication is specified ................ 11-17
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-17
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-19
11.5 Printing a document on the machine for which Account Track function is enabled ........... 11-20
11.5.1 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-21
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-21
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-22
11.6 ID & Print...................................................................................................................................... 11-23
11.6.1 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-23
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-23
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-25
11.6.2 Recalling a job from the control panel ........................................................................................... 11-27
Entering the user information and printing..................................................................................... 11-27
Printing a document by specifying it from the ID & Print User Box............................................... 11-27
Logging in using the authentication unit........................................................................................ 11-29
11.7 Specifying the encryption passphrase by the user.................................................................. 11-30
11.7.1 Settings for the machine................................................................................................................ 11-30
11.7.2 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-32
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-32
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-33
11.8 Specifying the ICC profile .......................................................................................................... 11-34
11.8.1 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-34
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-34
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-35

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11.9 Registering the ICC profiles in the printer driver ..................................................................... 11-36
11.9.1 Setting the printer driver ................................................................................................................ 11-36
For Windows .................................................................................................................................. 11-36
For Mac OS X................................................................................................................................. 11-37
11.10 Banner printing function............................................................................................................. 11-39
11.10.1 Paper.............................................................................................................................................. 11-39
Applicable paper............................................................................................................................ 11-39
11.10.2 Printer drivers and supported operating systems.......................................................................... 11-39
11.10.3 Configuring the printer driver ......................................................................................................... 11-39
11.10.4 Printing........................................................................................................................................... 11-40
12 Settings on the Control Panel
12.1 Basic operations of User Settings............................................................................................... 12-3
12.1.1 Displaying the User Settings screen ................................................................................................ 12-3
12.2 User settings ................................................................................................................................. 12-5
12.2.1 PDL Setting ...................................................................................................................................... 12-5
12.2.2 Number of Copies............................................................................................................................ 12-6
12.2.3 Original Direction ............................................................................................................................. 12-7
12.2.4 Spool Print Jobs in HDD before RIP................................................................................................ 12-8
12.2.5 A4/A3<->LTR/LGR Auto Switch ...................................................................................................... 12-9
12.2.6 Banner Sheet Setting..................................................................................................................... 12-10
12.2.7 Binding Direction Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 12-11
12.2.8 Line Width Adjustment................................................................................................................... 12-12
12.2.9 Gray Background Text Correction ................................................................................................. 12-13
12.2.10 Paper Tray...................................................................................................................................... 12-14
12.2.11 Paper Size...................................................................................................................................... 12-15
12.2.12 2-Sided Print .................................................................................................................................. 12-16
12.2.13 Binding Position............................................................................................................................. 12-17
12.2.14 Staple............................................................................................................................................. 12-18
12.2.15 Punch............................................................................................................................................. 12-19
12.2.16 Banner Sheet Paper Tray............................................................................................................... 12-20
12.2.17 Font Settings.................................................................................................................................. 12-21
12.2.18 Symbol Set..................................................................................................................................... 12-23
12.2.19 Font Size ........................................................................................................................................ 12-24
12.2.20 Line/Page ....................................................................................................................................... 12-25
12.2.21 CR/LF Mapping.............................................................................................................................. 12-26
12.2.22 Print PS Errors ............................................................................................................................... 12-27
12.2.23 ICC Profile Settings........................................................................................................................ 12-28
12.2.24 Auto Trapping ................................................................................................................................ 12-30
12.2.25 Black Overprint .............................................................................................................................. 12-31
12.2.26 Verify XPS Digital Signature........................................................................................................... 12-32
12.2.27 Print Reports .................................................................................................................................. 12-33
12.2.28 TIFF Image Paper Setting .............................................................................................................. 12-35
12.3 Basic operations in Administrator Settings.............................................................................. 12-37
12.3.1 Displaying the Administrator Settings screen................................................................................ 12-37
12.4 Administrator Settings................................................................................................................ 12-39
12.4.1 Print/Fax Output Setting ................................................................................................................ 12-39
12.4.2 Output Tray Settings...................................................................................................................... 12-40
12.4.3 Delete Secure Print Documents..................................................................................................... 12-41
12.4.4 Auto Delete Secure Document ...................................................................................................... 12-42
12.4.5 ID & Print Delete Time.................................................................................................................... 12-43
12.4.6 ID & Print Delete after Print Setting................................................................................................ 12-44
12.4.7 Skip Job Operation Settings.......................................................................................................... 12-45
12.4.8 ID & Print Settings.......................................................................................................................... 12-46
12.4.9 ID & Print Operation Settings......................................................................................................... 12-47

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12.4.10 Print without Authentication........................................................................................................... 12-48
12.4.11 Single Color > 2 Color Output Management ................................................................................. 12-49
12.4.12 I/F timeout setting .......................................................................................................................... 12-50
12.4.13 Print XPS Errors ............................................................................................................................. 12-51
12.4.14 PSWC Direct Print.......................................................................................................................... 12-52
12.4.15 Configuring Authentication under OpenAPI Settings .................................................................... 12-53
12.4.16 Print Data Capture ......................................................................................................................... 12-54
12.4.17 Secure Print Only ........................................................................................................................... 12-54
12.4.18 Driver Password Encryption Setting .............................................................................................. 12-55
13 PageScope Web Connection
13.1 Using PageScope Web Connection ............................................................................................ 13-3
13.1.1 Operating environment .................................................................................................................... 13-3
13.1.2 Accessing PageScope Web Connection ......................................................................................... 13-3
13.1.3 Web browser cache ......................................................................................................................... 13-4
With Internet Explorer ...................................................................................................................... 13-4
With Netscape Navigator ................................................................................................................. 13-4
With Mozilla Firefox.......................................................................................................................... 13-4
13.2 Login and Logout .......................................................................................................................... 13-5
13.2.1 Login and logout operations ............................................................................................................ 13-5
When user authentication or account track is not enabled ............................................................. 13-5
When User Authentication or Account Track is enabled ................................................................. 13-6
13.2.2 Logout.............................................................................................................................................. 13-7
13.2.3 Login ................................................................................................................................................ 13-8
Options that can be selected when logged in to PageScope Web Connection.............................. 13-8
Logging in as a public user.............................................................................................................. 13-9
Logging in as a registered user........................................................................................................ 13-9
Logging in to the administrator mode............................................................................................ 13-10
Logging in as the User Box Administrator..................................................................................... 13-11
13.3 Structure of pages ...................................................................................................................... 13-12
13.4 Overview of the user mode ........................................................................................................ 13-14
13.4.1 Information ..................................................................................................................................... 13-14
13.4.2 Job ................................................................................................................................................. 13-15
13.4.3 User Box ........................................................................................................................................ 13-16
13.4.4 Direct print ..................................................................................................................................... 13-17
13.4.5 Address Registration...................................................................................................................... 13-18
13.4.6 Customize ...................................................................................................................................... 13-18
13.5 Administrator mode overview.................................................................................................... 13-19
13.5.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 13-19
13.5.2 System Settings............................................................................................................................. 13-20
13.5.3 Security .......................................................................................................................................... 13-21
13.5.4 User authentication/Account track ................................................................................................ 13-22
13.5.5 Network.......................................................................................................................................... 13-23
13.5.6 User Box ........................................................................................................................................ 13-25
13.5.7 Printer Setting ................................................................................................................................ 13-26
13.5.8 Address Registration...................................................................................................................... 13-27
13.5.9 Fax Settings ................................................................................................................................... 13-28
14 Troubleshooting
14.1 Cannot print................................................................................................................................... 14-3
14.2 Cannot configure the settings/Cannot print according to the settings................................... 14-5
14.2.1 The printer driver settings have no effect ........................................................................................ 14-5
14.2.2 Others .............................................................................................................................................. 14-6
14.2.3 Error message.................................................................................................................................. 14-6

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15 Appendix
15.1 Product specifications.................................................................................................................. 15-3
15.2 Configuration page ....................................................................................................................... 15-6
15.3 Font list .......................................................................................................................................... 15-7
15.3.1 PCL font list ..................................................................................................................................... 15-7
15.3.2 PS font list........................................................................................................................................ 15-8
15.3.3 Demo page....................................................................................................................................... 15-9
15.4 PPD driver (For Linux and applications) ................................................................................... 15-10
15.4.1 PPD driver types ............................................................................................................................ 15-10
15.4.2 PPD driver for Linux....................................................................................................................... 15-10
Registering the PPD driver for Linux.............................................................................................. 15-10
Configuring the PPD driver for Linux ............................................................................................. 15-10
Registering the PPD driver for OpenOffice .................................................................................... 15-10
Printing with OpenOffice................................................................................................................ 15-10
15.4.3 PPD driver for applications ............................................................................................................ 15-11
How to print ................................................................................................................................... 15-11
15.5 If the bit count of the operating system differs between the server and the client.............. 15-12
15.5.1 Installing an additional driver ......................................................................................................... 15-12
15.6 Glossary ....................................................................................................................................... 15-13
16 Index
16.1 Index by item ................................................................................................................................. 16-3
16.2 Index by button.............................................................................................................................. 16-6

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1Introduction

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1.1 Welcome 1
1Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this machine.
This User's Guide describes the functions, operating instructions, precautions for correct operation, and
simple troubleshooting guidelines of this machine. In order to allow this machine to provide comprehensive
performance and to be used effectively, please read this User's Guide as necessary.
1.1.1 User's guides
Printed manual Overview
Quick Guide [Copy/Print/Fax/Scan/Box Opera-
tions]
This manual describes operating procedures and
functions that are most frequently used in order to en-
able you to begin using this machine immediately.
This manual also contains notes and precautions that
should be followed to ensure safe usage of this ma-
chine.
Please be sure to read this manual before using this
machine.
User's guide DVD manuals Overview
Copy Operations This manual describes details on copy mode opera-
tions and machine settings.
• Specifications of originals and copy paper
• Copy function
• Maintaining this machine
• Troubleshooting
Enlarge Display Operations This manual describes details on operating proce-
dures of the enlarge display mode.
• Copy function
• Scanner function
• G3 fax function
• Network fax function
Print Operations This manual describes details on printer functions.
• Printer function
• Setting the printer driver
Box Operations This manual describes details on the boxed functions
using the hard disk.
• Saving data in User Boxes
• Retrieving data from User Boxes
• Transferring and printing data from User Boxes
Network Scan/Fax/Network Fax Operations This manual describes details on transmitting
scanned data.
• E-mail TX, FTP TX, SMB TX, Save in User Box,
WebDAV TX, Web Services
•G3fax
• IP Address Fax, Internet Fax
Fax Driver Operations This manual describes details on the fax driver func-
tion that transmits faxes directly from a computer.
•PC-FAX
Network Administrator This manual describes details on setting methods for
each function using the network connection.
•Networksettings
• Settings using Web Connection

Welcome
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1.1.2 User's Guide
This User's Guide is intended for users ranging from those using this machine for the first time to
administrators.
It describes basic operations, functions that enable more convenient operation, maintenance procedures,
simple troubleshooting operations, and various setting methods.
Note that basic technical knowledge about the product is required to enable users to perform maintenance
work or troubleshooting operations. Limit your maintenance and troubleshooting operations to the areas
explained in this manual.
Should you experience any problems, please contact our service engineer.
Advanced Function Operations This manual describes details on functions that be-
come available by registering the optional license kit.
• Web Browser function
•ImagePanel
• PDF Processing Function
• My panel and My address book functions
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1.2 Conventions used in this manual 1
1.2 Conventions used in this manual
1.2.1 Symbols used in this manual
Symbols are used in this manual to express various types of information.
The following describes each symbol related to correct and safe usage of this machine.
To use this machine safely
7 WARNING
This symbol indicates that a failure to heed the instructions may lead to death or serious injury.
-Follow the instructions to avoid the risk of death or serious injury.
7 CAUTION
This symbol indicates that negligence of the instructions may lead to mishandling that may cause
injury or damage to property.
-Follow the instructions to avoid injury or damage to property.
NOTICE
This symbol indicates a risk that may result in damage to this machine or originals.
Follow the instructions to avoid injury or damage to property.
Procedural instruction
0This check mark indicates an option that is required in order to use conditions or functions that are
prerequisite for a procedure.
1This format number "1" represents the first step.
2This format number represents the order of serial steps.
%This symbol indicates a supplementary explanation of a
procedural instruction.
%This symbol indicates transition of the control panel to access a desired menu item.
This symbol indicates a desired screen.
A procedural oper-
ation is illustrated.

Conventions used in this manual
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dReference
This symbol indicates a reference.
View the reference as required.
Key symbols
[ ]
This symbol represents a key name on the control panel, touch panel or the computer screen, or power
switch, etc.
1.2.2 Original and paper indications
Paper size
The following explains the indication for originals and paper described
in this manual.
When indicating the original or paper size, the Y side represents the
width and the X side the length.
Paper indication
windicates the paper size with the length (X) being longer than the
width (Y).
vindicates the paper size with the length (X) being shorter than the
width (Y).

2Overview

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2.1 Printer controller 2
2 Overview
This chapter describes the overview and connection environment of the printer controller that provides the
printer function.
2.1 Printer controller
The printer controller is a device that enables the printing and network printing functions on this machine.
2.1.1 Roles of the printer controller
Incorporating the printer controller enables this machine to function as a printing system, allowing printing
using applications on the computer connected to this machine. When using this machine as a network
printer, you can print using applications on the computer.
The printer controller provides the following functions.
-Printing data sent from a printer driver on a computer
-Support of network protocols including TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), IPX/SPX, and AppleTalk
-Printing via a network using Web service (Windows Vista/Server 2008), SMB (Windows), LPR or IPP
printing
-Configuring settings for this machine and the printer controller from a client computer via the network
(using a Web browser)
-Control of the number of pages to be printed (the User Authentication and Account Track functions)
-Fax operations using a computer (PC-FAX transmission)
dReference
To use the fax function, the optional fax kit is required. For details on the PC-FAX transmission, refer to the
"User's Guide [Fax Driver Operations]".
Printing system
MDF
Printer
controller
Computer

Printer controller
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2.1.2 Flow of printing
The following outlines the flow of operations for using this printing system as a printer.
Print data sent from an application is received by the printer driver.
The data is sent to the machine via the USB interface for USB connection or via Ethernet (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX,
AppleTalk) for network connection. Then the data is passed from the machine to the printer controller. The
printer controller rasterizes images (expands output target characters and images to bitmap data). This data
is printed from this machine.
While this machine is operating as a printer, originals can be scanned using the copy function or network scan
function. To use the copy function of this machine, press the [Copy] key on the control panel.
When a print job is received during copying, the data is stored in the memory of this machine. When the
copying is completed, the print job is automatically printed.
Computer
PS/PCL processing (rasterization)
Fax
MDF
Ethernet
(TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
Printer driver
Application
For network connectionFor USB connection
Printer driver
Application
USB