Tally T8024 User manual

User guide
T8024
Color Laser Printer

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Thank you for choosing the T8024.
This is a guide on operating the T8024 and the important points to note. To understand the
features fully and to use the machine correctly and effectively, please read this guide before
using it.
Keep this guide handy for use as a quick reference on using the machine.
This guide is written for users who are familiar with the personal computers, operating
systems, and software compatible with this printer. For operational procedures and
information regarding these items, refer to the documentation provided with the various
hardware and software that you are using.
It may be a legal offence to print currency notes, certificates of stocks and securities, or any other
documents of similar nature, regardless of whether they will be used.
This equipment conforms to the guidelines of the Japan Business Machine Makers Association on the
harmonic effects by copiers and other reproduction devices. These guidelines conform to the guides on
the harmonic suppressors of electronic appliances and general-purpose machines.
In this manual, safety instructions are preceded by the symbol . Always read and follow the
instructions before performing the required procedures.
This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product under IEC60825. This means that the machine
does not emit hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the machine is completely
confined within the protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the
machine during any phase of user operation.
As a member of the International Energy Star Program, Tally confirms this product satisfies
the requirements for International Energy Star Program standards.
Preface

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For situations like this, please read on...
The Error indicator is on or blinking.
P. 152
P. 160
An error message appears on the operation panel.
Cannot switch on the
printer. The printer does not
print.
Print quality is not good.
P. 139
P. 132
Problem!
P. 133
If you are unable to
rectify problems
with the
recommended
remedies, contact
your service
technician or
dealer.
Menu
Ready Error
Eject
Set
Cancel
Power saver
Back
Front Door Release Button

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I want to stop printing:
Toner cartridge
Drum cartridge
Transfer roller
P. 182
P. 186
P. 191
P. 76
I want to know how to set paper and print:
Envelopes
Custom-size paper
P. 80 P. 82
P. 85
P. 90
P. 88
P. 172 P. 178
P. 179
P. 173
P. 175
Two-sided printing
on specialty paper
Transparencies
Two-sided
printing
A paper jam message
appears on the control
panel:
I want to replace
consumables:
Check Tray
Feed Jam Open Cover B
Duplex Jam
Check Tray
Feed Jam
Check Tray
Feed Jam
Open Cover A & B
Fuser Jam
Open Cover A
Regi. Jam

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Adjusting colors
Economizing
Print on both sides
of the paper
PrintingWith Various Functions
P. 117
Help
Managing the printer
P. 194
P. 199
Using the printer efficiently!
You can do the following with your printer:
Help keywords are used in Windows.For information about the contents of
Help and how to use it, refer to "3.4 Using Online Help".
Printing multiple pages on a
single page
Keyword:
2 sided Print
Keyword:
Multi-Up
Setting the power
saver mode
Setting different image
quality levels to suit
your needs
Adjusting tones and
image quality
Help
Printing a stamp such as the
word ''Confidential'' as a
background to the main
printed text
Keyword: Printing a Watermark
Printing on paper inserted
between transparency
sheets
(Transparency Separators)
Keyword:
Transparency
Separators
Printing a single document
several times on the same
page (Image Repeat)
Keyword:
Using Image Repeat to Print a Job
Printing with banner sheets to separate print jobs
Keyword:
Placing Banner Sheets
Between Jobs
Ms A Mr B Ms C
Managing the printer
from a computer
Printer operational settings
Managing job logs
Printing reports
You can do the following with your
Adjusting colors
Economizing
Print on both sides
of the paper
P. 117
Help
Using the printer efficiently!
You can do the following with your printer:
Help keywords are used in Windows.For information about the contents of
Help and how to use it, refer to "3.4 Using Online Help".
Printing multiple pages on a
single page
Keyword:
2 sided Print
Keyword:
Multi-Up
Setting the power
saver mode
Setting different image
quality levels to suit
your needs
Adjusting tones and
image quality

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PrintingWithVarious Functions
Managing the printer
P. 194
P. 199
Help
Printing a stamp such as the
word ''Confidential'' as a
background to the main
printed text
Keyword: Printing a Watermark
Printing on paper inserted
between transparency
sheets
(Transparency Separators)
Keyword:
Transparency
Separators
Printing a single document
several times on the same
page (Image Repeat)
Keyword:
Using Image Repeat to Print a Job
Printing with banner sheets to separate print jobs
Keyword:
Placing Banner Sheets
Between Jobs
Ms A Mr B Ms C
Managing the printer
from a computer
Printer operational settings
Managing job logs
Printing reports

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Table of Contents
◆Preface
◆For situations like this, please read on...
◆You can do the following with your printer:
◆Type of Manuals
◆Using This Guide
Organization
Conventions
◆Safety Notes
◆The Objective of the International Energy Star Program
Chapter 1 Printer System Settings
1.1 Adjusting Color Registration............................................................................................2
1.2 Configuring the Printer.....................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Compatible Systems.........................................................................................5
1.2.2 Printer Configuration Flow...............................................................................10
1.2.3 Setting the IP Address....................................................................................12
1.2.4 Setting the Protocols.......................................................................................16
1.2.5 Checking Settings...........................................................................................19
Chapter 2 Installing the Printer Driver
2.1 After Setting up the Printer ............................................................................................22
2.1.1 The PCL6 Printer Drivers................................................................................22
2.1.2 Using the TCP/IP Direct Print Utility................................................................24
2.2 Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................25
2.2 (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me).......................................................................25
2.3 Configuring the TCP/IP Direct Print Utility.....................................................................32
2.3.1 Installing the TCP/IP Direct Print Utility...........................................................32
2.3.2 Setting the Port ...............................................................................................35
2.4 Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................................................39
2.5 Setting Up the USB Port................................................................................................51

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Chapter 3 Basic Printer Operation
3 Printer Part Names and Functions.................................................................................62
3.1 Switching On/Off the Power...........................................................................................66
3.1.1 Switching On the Power..................................................................................66
3.1.2 Switching Off the Power..................................................................................67
3.2 Printing From a Computer..............................................................................................68
3.3 Using Online Help..........................................................................................................72
3.4 Canceling Printing..........................................................................................................76
3.4.1 Canceling Printing From the Computer...........................................................76
3.4.2 Canceling Printing at the Control Panel ..........................................................77
3.5 Changing the Configuration for Options.........................................................................78
3.6 Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper.......................80
3.6.1 Printing on Envelopes .....................................................................................80
3.6.2 Printing on Transparencies..............................................................................82
3.6.3 Printing Custom-size (Long) Paper.................................................................85
3.7 Two-sided Printing .........................................................................................................88
3.7.1 Two-sided Printing...........................................................................................89
3.7.2 Two-sided Printing on Specialty Paper............................................................90
Chapter 4 Loading Paper and Usable Paper Types
4.1 Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types............................................................................94
4.1.1 Suitable Paper Types ......................................................................................94
4.1.2 Unsuitable Paper types ...................................................................................98
4.1.3 Storing Paper ..................................................................................................99
4.2 Loading Paper..............................................................................................................100
4.2.1 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray...................................................................100
4.2.2 Loading Paper in the Multi Purpose Tray ......................................................104
4.2.3 Loading Transparency Sheets in the Multi Purpose Tray..............................106
4.2.4 Loading Postcards in the Multi Purpose Tray................................................107
4.2.5 Loading Envelopes in the Multi Purpose Tray ...............................................108

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Chapter 5 Control Panel
5.1 Control Panel Part Names and Functions ...................................................................110
5.1.1 LED Indicators...............................................................................................110
5.1.2 Display ..........................................................................................................111
5.1.3 Buttons..........................................................................................................112
5.2 Basic Menu Operation.................................................................................................113
5.2.1 Configuration of Basic Menu and Basic Operations......................................113
5.2.2 What to Do if You Make a Mistake ................................................................115
5.2.3 Example Operation .......................................................................................116
5.3 List of Menu Items .......................................................................................................117
5.3.1 System..........................................................................................................117
5.3.2 Maintenance..................................................................................................121
5.3.3 Parallel ..........................................................................................................123
5.3.4 Report/List.....................................................................................................123
5.3.5 Network.........................................................................................................124
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Type of Problems.........................................................................................................130
6.1.1 Problem List..................................................................................................130
6.2 No Power.....................................................................................................................132
6.3 The Printer Does not Print...........................................................................................133
6.3.1 Indicators are Illuminated, Blinking or Off .....................................................133
6.3.2 Cannot Print in Windows...............................................................................136
6.4 Print Quality is Not Good.............................................................................................139
6.4.1 Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output...............................................139
6.4.2 Faded or Dirty Printouts, White Areas (Drop-outs), Creases, Blurs..............140
6.4.3 Unsatisfactory Printing..................................................................................145
6.5 Paper Does not Feed Properly ....................................................................................146
6.6 Other Problems............................................................................................................148
6.6.1 Network Problems.........................................................................................148
6.6.2 Other Problems.............................................................................................150
6.7 When an Error Message Appears on the Control Panel..............................................152
6.8 The Error Indicator is On or Blinking............................................................................160
6.8.1 The Error Indicator is On...............................................................................160
6.8.2 The Error Indicator is Blinking.......................................................................160
6.9 Forcing the Printer to Print Remaining Data (When Printing is Halted).......................161
6.10 Cleaning the Density Sensor.......................................................................................163
6.11 If the Multi Purpose Tray Comes Loose.......................................................................166