Panasonic FP-D350 User manual

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Table of Contents (Printer)
Before Operation
Precautions .......................................................................................................................................3
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Selection of Function ...................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Operation ...............................................................................................................................7
Setting up
Printer Driver
Software ■For Windows 3.1 .................................................................................10 ■For Windows 95/NT 4.0 .......................................................................12
■For Mac OS .........................................................................................15
Making Prints
Setting up Print
Condition ■For Windows 3.1 .................................................................................20 ■For Windows 95/NT 4.0 .......................................................................24
■Windows NT 4.0 only ..........................................................................31
■For Mac OS .........................................................................................32
■For Control Panel of Digital Copier ......................................................38
Contents of Limitation ................................................................................................................... 39
Printer Setting (User Preset Mode) .............................................................................................. 41
Options
Components ...................................................................................................................................47
Inverting ShiftTray/2 Bin Inverting ShiftTray ..............................................................................48
3 Bin Finisher, Inverting Unit, Exit Guide Unit ............................................................................. 49
2 Bin Finisher, Exit Guide Unit ......................................................................................................52
Maintenance
Printer cannot Print .......................................................................................................................57
(Adding Paper, AddingToner, Replace waste toner bottle, Removing a Paper Misfeed)
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................71
Appendix
Printing Area ...................................................................................................................................73
Parallel Interface Connector ......................................................................................................... 74
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 75
System Information ........................................................................................................................ 77
FontTable ........................................................................................................................................78
SymbolTable ...................................................................................................................................80
Index ................................................................................................................................................81
Back to cover
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Precautions
■You need to read software license agreement before setting up the Printer Driver.
■You need to read following precautions which describes in the Copier Operating Guide.
CInstallation
CVentilation
CHandling
CToner and Paper
CTransportation
■Precautions for hardware
CPrecautions for the restriction of the use of the hard disk in the digital copier.Hard disk for this
unit is exclusively for the Printer.Do not use for other purpose by disassembling and/or
reconnecting cables. In that case, printer function may be failed..
CData back up in the hard disk data
When repairing hard disk, it is for drive equipment only to repair or replace.
As it is not be possible to warranty or repair the saved data, always save back up data.
CPrecautions when power switch of the digital copier is turned on/off.
Be sure never turn the power switch off while hard disk (HDD) is accessing or writing files.
This may cause the damage to the hard disk, and the data in the disk may be destroyed.
(If the power switch should turned off, turn on the power switch again after more than 15 seconds.
If data in the hard disk should be destroyed on that time, Panasonic will not bear any
responsibility.)
CWhen the digital copier is in operation, especially the hard disk is operating or just after the turning
off the power switch (approx.10 sec.), do not move the digital copier.
(Wait until hard disk completely stops.)
For U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own
expense.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to
operate this device.
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Features
CHigh resolution printing of 600 ×600 dpi (1200 dpi:Smoothing)
Enables the printing of documents, photographs, and fine line drawings from the PC.
Changing the resolution to 300 ×300 dpi, the printing time can be minimized.
CLedger/A3 size printing
Enables the printing of Invoice/A5 to Ledger/A3 size.
Useful for output such as drawings.
CPrinting speed of 28 (FP-D250)/35 (FP-D350)/45 (FP-D450)/60 (FP-D600) prints per minute (Letter/A4)
Enables high volume document printing in a short time.
CFA-PC350 (PCL5e emulation)/FA-MC350 (PCL5e and PostScript emulation)
PCL5e is the Page Description Language developed by the Hewlett-Packard Company.
PostScript is the Page Description Language developed by the Adobe Systems Company.
CWindows®95/Windows®3.1/Windows NT®4.0/Mac OS
Document can be printed out using application software designed for Windows®95,
Windows®3.1 & Windows NT®4.0 and Mac OS.
NOTE:Windows 3.1 is supported only for US Operation System. (USA version only)
CFonts
(1)The printer comes standard with 45 scaleable fonts.(See P.78) (For FA-MC350, see P.79)
(2) You can scale TrueType fonts within the printer.You also receive matching TrueType screen
fonts for true WYSIWYG, short for “What you see is what you get”.These internal fonts are
part of the PCL language.
COptions
(1) Printer expansion memory (16/32 MB)
Increase the speed of rusterization when printing.
CThe rusterization process takes place in the printer memory.
CWhen the image processing memory of the copier is 8 MB (FP-D350 except North
America/Europe):If a machine error occurs when printing large files, such as gray color
Ledger/A3 size, even though printer memory is installed, install the additional copier image
memory (8MB/16MB).
(2)Printer hard disk
Enables the spool function which is not included in the unit.
CThe spool function will save the data from the PC into printer hard disk and release
the responsibility of PC for printing.
(3)Network Adapter Card
Use as local network printer in the office.
Network format is Ethernet.
When the Ethernet is installed, operation status of the printer and connection of the optional
accessories can be checked from the PC.(See P.9)
(4)Multi Page Discription Language Controller
Illustrations and Photograph data made by PostScript type can be printed out clearly.
NOTE
CWindows®95/Windows®3.1/Windows NT®4.0 are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Mac OS is registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries.
CContact your authorized dealer when the additional memory is required.
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Overview
Main unit
■■
■■
■Front/Right side
Control Panel
Exit Tray
(Face-Up)
Power Switch
(FP-D250/D350)
CThe switch should
be turned ON
normally.
(d: ON, N: OFF)
Sheet Bypass
(See P.59)
Paper Drawer/Tray
Front Panel
COpen to replace toner bottle/
to remove paper misfeed.
Paper Feed Cover
COpen to remove paper misfeed.
■■
■■
■Rear side/Left side/Connection to PC
Parallel Interface Connector
CConnection to PC
Exit Cover
COpen to remove
paper misfeed.
Parallel Interface Cable
CBe sure to use only a shielded
bi-directionalparallel interface
cable (36 pin) in accordance
with the PC.
(within 6.5 ft./2 meters in length)
Power Switch
(FP-D450/D600Series)
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1 32
4 65
7 98
0
LEDGER
LEGAL
INVOICE
LETTER
LETTER
Selection of Functions
■■
■■
■Control Panel
Copy Mode key
ON LINE
OFF LINE
PRINT
DATA RESET
Printer settings
Filing
Select function
TouchPanel
Display Advanced Functions key
When selecting the Printer/
Filing (option) functions.
(See P.38)
Contents Function
#ADD PAPER LED On:When paper supply is required.(See P.58-60)
$ON LINE LED On:When printer is ready to print.
Off:When the printer is off-line.
%DATA LED Flashing: Data is being received from the PC. On:During printing
Off:The printer is in standby or when the print job is completed.
&ON LINE key Changethe printer off-line to on-line. CDo not press the ON LINE key when the data LED is flashing or
turnedOn.
(OFF LINE key Takes the printer to off-line.
)PRINT DATA key When depressed, this will print any data in the printer memory.
*RESET key Clear (Reset) the data in the printer.
No
■■
■■
■Combining Function Table
CCombination function in Copy, Filing and Printer mode is as follows.
Later Selections
First Selections
Copy
Filing
File memory File output PC data output
Copy
Filing File memory
File output
Copyreserve Copy reserve
PC data output BUSY
—
—
—
—
aBUSY
—a
e
a: Combination use possible.
—: No combination use possible.
BUSY: Last selection not accepted as Printer is in use, wait until job is completed.
e: Filing/printer is in use.Last selection job will start automatically when current job is completed.
Copy reserve: Filing/printer is in use. Copy job can be reserved.
CWhen DD Filing is installed, inserting
ID card or inputting password is
needed to choose printer settings, or
bypressing“AdvancedFunctions”
Key, it can be changed to the printer
setting screen.
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Basic Operation
1
2
Install the printer driver software
Windows®3.1: See P.10
NOTE:Windows 3.1 is supported only
for US Operation System.
(USA version only)
Windows®95/NT®4.0: See P.12
Mac OS: See P.15
Create the document using
application software.
3Set the print status and options as
necessary.
Windows®3.1: See P.20-23
Windows®95/NT®4.0: See P.24-31
Mac OS: See P.32-37
4Print the document which has
been created by the application
software.
Follow the procedure of the print by the
application software which you are using.
NOTE
CPrint quantity is set, select either by the printer driver or the application
software.If both are selected, multiple quantity may be printed out.
CPaper size and print direction can be selected either by the printer or by the application
software.In this case, selection by the application software has priority to set.
CWhen the image processing memory of the copier is 8 MB (FP-D350 except North America/
Europe):If a machine error occurs when printing, such as gray color Ledger/A3 size print is
being printed, even though printer memory is installed, install the additional image memory of
the copier (8MB/16MB).
Job memory
Basic Menu
ZOOM/EFFECTS INSERTION JOB
Job memory
JOB STATUS
TEXT CASSETTE
PHOTO
BASIC MENU
DUPLEX/
ORIG.-->COPY ZOOM/
EFFECTS INSERTION
JOB JOB
MEMORY
LIGHT DARK
LETTER LETTER
Printing page(s)
1
AUTO
TEXT/PHOTO
2
ATTENTION
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Basic Operation
Table of the selectable print conditions
Item Refer page
Windows
®
3.1 Windows
®
95/NT
®
Mac™ OS
Paper Source
Prints
Paper Size
Orientation*1
20 29
33
∗1 The orientation with application software is priority than printer setting.
If the printed direction is differed from selected direction, fit the
both direction (application software and printer setting).
∗2 When using the duplexing mode, select the size and orientation to the document.
∗3 When the options are newly installed, set the connected options in the device
option setting screen, otherwise, some functions may not be possible to use.
(See P.23, 26)
ATTENTION
Magnify 33
Duplex*2
Output Order (Ascending, Descending)
Output Form (Face Up, Face Down)
Staple (Position Setting)
Booklet (When Duplexing)
21 28
(—)
N in 1 2922
Owner Informations
Filing (Register the document to the Filing)
Security Print
Image overlay
22 27
Resolution
Density
Toner Save 23 24
Smoothing (1200 dpi) 2423 36
(—)
Halftone 24, 3123
Fonts 2523
Device Options*32623
38
(—)
(—)
38
(—)
36
34
34
(—)
32
35
21
36
Digital Copier
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Basic Operation
Table of the selectable print conditions
Item Refer page
Windows
®
3.1 Windows
®
95/NT
®
Mac™ OS
24
Digital Copier
Portrait/Landscape Mirroring
Pattern Inverse
Font substitution
Smooth font
Smooth image
Bitmap arraignment
Unlimit for font download
(—) (—) 33
Pages
Destination
Save settings (—) (—) 35
(—)
Layout direction
Border (—) (—) 34
Check the operating status of the printer and connecting status of the optional accessories.
CThe status can be checked by the status monitor of the HDP web site in the printer, when
connecting to Internet, Internet Explorer 3.01 above or Netscape Navigator 3.01 above.
Web site address: http://A.B.C.D./Printer (A.B.C.D is the network address of the printer.Contact
your network administrator for details.)
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Printers
Default Printer
Installed Printers:
Cancel
??????
Set As Default Printer
Connect..
Setup...
Remove
Add >>
Help
Printer Driver Software
For Windows 3.1
1
2
Open Printers dialog box.
#Double click the Control Panel icon in
the Main Group icon.
$Double click the Printers icon.
Click [Add >>] key.
3Open
Install Driver dialog box.
#Click Install Unlisted or Updated
Printer .
$Click Install.. key.
4#Insert the Printer Driver Floppy Disk
into drive. A: or B:
$Click OK key.
Printers
Default Printer
??????
Installed Printers:
Cancel
Set As Default Printer
Connect..
Setup...
Remove
Help
List of Printers:
Install Unlisted or Updated Printer
Install...
Install Driver
Insert unlisted, updated, or
vendor-provided printer driver disk in:
OK
A:\
Cancel
Browse...
Help
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Printer Driver Software
5#Select
Panasonic FP-D350
$Click OK key.
6#Click
Panasonic FP-D350 on LPT1: .
$Click Set As Default Printer key.
7Click
Close key.
NOTE
CWhen re-installing, shut down the PC and then start up the PC after the
current printer driver is deleted.
For Windows 3.1
Add Unlisted or Updated Printer
Panasonic FP-D350
List of Printers:
OK
Cancel
Help
Printers
Default Printer
????? Color Printing System on LPT1:
Installed Printers:
Genigraphics Driver on GENI:
HP Laser Jet Series II on LPT1:
????? Color Printing System on LPT1:
????? MFS on LFPR.PRN
Panasonic FP-D350 on LPT1:
List of Printers:
Install Unlisted or Updated Printer
Generic / Text Only
Agfa 9000 Series PS
Agfa Compugraphic 400PS
Agfa Compugraphic Genics
Apple LaserWriter
Apple LaserWriter II NT
Set As Default Printer
Close
Connect...
Setup...
Remove
Help
Install...
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Printer Driver Software
For Windows 95/NT4.0
■■
■■
■Log on with administrator for Windows NT 4.0.
1
2
Open Printers dialog box.
#Click Start key.
$Select Setup and click Printer .
Double click Add Printer icon.
3Click
Next > key.
4ForWindows 95:
Select Local printer and
Click Next > key.
CWhen install the driver to the network
server, select the Network printer.
NOTE
ForWindows NT 4.0:
Select My Computer and
Click Next > key.
CWhen install the driver to the network
server, select the Network printer server.
CWhen re-installing, shut down the PC and then start up the PC after the
current printer driver is deleted.
Printers
Add Printer
Add Printer Wizard
Next >
Cancel
This wizard will help you to install your printer quickly and
easily.
To begin installing your printer, click Next.
Add Printer Wizard
How is this printer attached to your computer?
If it is directly attached to your computer, click Local
Printer. If it is attached to another computer, click Network
Printer.
Local printer
Network printer
< Back Next > Cancel
Add Printer Wizard
This wizard helps you install your printer or make printer
connections. This printer will be managed by:
My Computer
All settings will be managed and configured on this
computer.
Network printer sever
Connect to a printer on another machine. All settings for
this printer are managed by a print server that has been set
up by an administrator.
Next > Cancel
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Printer Driver Software
5For Windows NT 4.0:
Select printer port and Click
Next > key.
6#Click
Have Disk... key.
$Insert the Printer Driver Floppy Disk
into disk drive.
7#Select the drive name.
$Click OK key.
8#Select
Panasonic XXXXX
$Click Next > key.
9For Parallel Interface
#Select LPT1 .
$Click Next > key.
NOTE
CWhen re-installing, shut down the PC and then start up the PC after the
current printer driver is deleted.
For Windows 95/NT4.0
Add Printer Wizard
Click the check box next to the port(s) you want to use.
Documents will print to the first available checked port.
Available ports:
Port Description Printer
?????? FAX...
132.182.24...
Add Port... Configure Port...
Enable printer pooling
< Back Next > Cancel
Add Printer Wizard
Click the manufacture and model of your printer. If your printer came with an
installation disk, click Have Disk. If your printer is not listed, consult your printer
documentation for a compatible printer.
Manufacturers: Printers:
Have Disk...
< Back Next > Cancel
ns
Install Form Disk
Insert the manufacturer's installation disk into
the drive selected, and then click OK.
OK
Cancel
Copy manufacturer's files from:
A:\
Browse...
Add Printer Wizard
Click the manufacturer and model of your printer. If your printer came with an
installation disk, click Have Disk. If your printer is not listed, consult your printer
documentation for a compatible printer.
Printers:
Panasonic XXXXX
Have Disk...
< Back Next > Cancel
Add Printer Wizard
Click the port you want to use with this printer, and then
click Next.
Available ports:
LPT1: ECP Printer Port
Configure Port...
< Back Next > Cancel
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Printer Driver Software
For Windows 95/NT4.0
10
#Check the Printer name “ Panasonic XXXXX ”
$Click Next > key.
11
For Windows NT 4.0:
Select Not shared and click
Next > key.
When install the driver to the network
server, select Shared.
12
#When message says, “Would you like to print a
test page?”
$Select Yes (recommended) .
%Click Finish key.
CTest print will start.
CDefault setting of the paper size is Letter/A4.
NOTE: When test print is not required, select No
and Finish key.
13
Completion of setting up.
CIcon of the Panasonic XXXXX is displayed in
the Printers and the printer can be used.
Add Printer Wizard
You can type a name for this printer, or you can use
the name supplied below. When you have finished,
click Next.
Printer name:
Panasonic XXXXX
Your Windows-based programs will use this printer as the
default printer.
< Back Next > Cancel
Add Printer Wizard
Indicate whether this printer will be shared with other
network users. If you choose sharing give this printer a
share name.
Shared Not shared
Share Name:
Select the operating systems of all computers that will be
printing to this printer.
< Back Next > Cancel
Add Printer Wizard
After your printer is installed, Windows can print a test
page so you can confirm that the printer is set up properly.
Would you like to print a test page?
Yes (recommended)
No
< Back Finish Cancel
Printers
Add Printer
Panasonic
XXXXX
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Printer Driver Software
For Mac OS
■■
■■
■When installing at the first time.
1Double click the
Macintosh HD.
2Double click the
System Folder.
3#Insert the floppy disk into PC.
$Double click the Floppy disk icon.
PFPDSSS.ppd file will be indicated on
the window.
4Click the
Extensions.
(To be continued)
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Printer Driver Software
For Mac OS
5Click and move the
PFPD SSS .ppd
to the Printer Descriptions then
release the mouse bottom.
Take out the Floppy Disk.
Click and move the Floppy Disk icon to the
Trush icon then release the mouse bottom.
6
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Printer Driver Software
For Mac OS
■■
■■
■When reinstalling or versioning up, please delete the file as follows and
install from the beginning shown at page 15.
1Double click
Preferences inside the
System Folder .
2Double click
Printing Prefs .
3#Double click
Parsed PPD Folder .
$Delete PFPD SSS .ppd file.
ATTENTION
CAfter installing, PFPDSSS.ppd file will be made.
Please delete this file when versioning up.If this file is not deleted, version up will not
be successful.
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Printer Driver Software
For Mac OS
Setting the PPD file.
1#Click the
Apple mark.
$Click the Chooser from the indicated
list.
2#Click the
LaserWriter 8.4.3 or
LaserWriter 8.5.1.
$Select the MEI_ SSSSSS .
∗6 digits number of Network Adapter
Card is installed on the printer.
%Click the Setup .
&Select the PFPD SSS .ppd and click
Select .
(Click the Setup .
3Click the
Select PPD ... .
4#Select the
PFPD SSS .PPD.
$Click the Select.
%Click the OK after returning
window in step 3.
&Close the selector windows
returning to window in step 2.
CWhen installing or updating the PPD file in a MAC computer, if the printer has a HDD
for spooling, change the spooler function to “No” before performing the function. (User
Preset, Printer settings) After installing or updating the PPD file, change the spooler
function back to “Yes”.
ATTENTION
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Printer Driver Software
For Mac OS
■■
■■
■After installing, to make use of the DD Filing functions, utilities setting are
required.
1
2#Input
User ID , Password and Machine ID .
$Click Set .
#Insert the floppy disk into PC.
$Insert PFPD User Information Chooser
US to hard disk.
%Double click PFPD User Information
Chooser US .
CPlease keep the PFPD User
Information Chooser US screen open
when using Filing functions.
If this screen is closed, Filing functions
will not be connected.
ATTENTION
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Setting up Print Condition
Open the Printer Setting dialog box (Setup) and setup the print condition.
Click the following procedure.
No Item Default settingSetting
NOTE
CA detailed explanation can be seen by clicking the Help key in each dialog box.
For Windows 3.1
Control Panel Printer icon Setup..
#Paper Source Auto selectAuto select, Main Upper Drawer, Main Lower
Drawer, System console (upper/middle/
lower), LCC, Sheet bypass
$Copies 11 to 999
Option
%Paper Size Letter/A4Ledger, Legal, Letter, Invoice,
A3, A4, A5, B4, B5
NOTE: When making prints in letter portrait if
the cassette runs out paper, the
printer will automatically select the
letter landscape cassette and rotate
the image to fit the paper.
&Orientation PortraitPortrait, Landscape
(Magnify NonePrint with fixed ratio reduction.
)Option Setup the Output Order, Output Form, Sorter,
Staple, Duplex, Booklet, Punch system
(See P.21)
*Functions Setup the N in 1, Owner Informations, Filing,
Off, Image overlay system (See P.22)
+Detail Setup the Resolution, Halftone, Density,
Fonts, Device Options system
(See P.23)
-OK Register the settings
.Cancel Cancel the setup of the Paper in the dialog
box.
ATTENTION
CCheck the paper feed direction in the Functions before printing
The Add Paper warning may appear when print direction and paper feed direction is
different.



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Setting up Print Condition
For Windows 3.1
ATTENTION
(1)Option
■Other print conditions can be setup by opening Printers dialog and pressing Option button.
No Item Default settingSetting
#Output Bin Bin 1
Select the paper exit bin from the printer
when using FA-F320/F350/TR355 (option).
$Output Order Ascending
Ascending: Paper exit from the first page.
Descending:Paper exit from the last page.*3
%Output Form Face Down
Face Up: Print with print side up.
Face Down:Print out with print side down
&Sorter*1Stack
Stack (Group): Multiple prints of each original
are placed into separate bins.
Sort: 1 sheet of each original is placed into
a separate bin.
(available only selecting the sort mode)
Rotate:Grouped or sorted sheets are
separated, rotated and exit onto tray.
Shift: Grouped or sorted sheets are offset
and exit onto tray.
(Staple*1None
You can only use staple mode when sort or
stack is selected.
None, Left-1, Left-2, Right-1, Right-2
(FA-F320: Left corner only)
)Duplex*1
(with Automatic
duplex unit)
None
None:It enables double sided printing.
Flip on Long Edge: Regular book format
Flip on Short Edge: Sketch book or legal pad format
(Rotate mode of sorter can not be used)
*Booklet*2
(When duplexing) Off
Booklet making using the Automatic duplex unit.
It allows use with Filing settings.
Off
On:Prints will come out in book style.When
this setting is selected the Off, the setting
is changed to the None.
Paper Source: Paper size setting (must be set)
(Ledger/Letter/A3/A4 only)
(Staple and Punch mode can not be used)
+Punch NoneWhen using 2-bin finisher (option), it enables
hole punch printing.
(Rotate mode of sorter can not be used)
CPrint quantity in the electronic sort mode should be set by either application software
or printer setting dialog box.If it is selected by both setting, print quantity will be
multiple quantity by both settings.
∗1 All sorting selections, duplex and staple modes must be made at the printer driver screen.
The collate option must be turned off in the application software.
∗2 When using the booklet mode, descending and face down mode can not be used.
∗3 Descending mode of output order is selected:
If the printer image memory is full, change to the ascending mode or print the document
separately.
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