Konica Minolta magicolor 2550DN User Manual

							Using the PostScript and PCL Printer Driver 17 Cover Page Tab
The Cover Page Tab allows you to
#Print front and back cover pages and separator pages
#Specify the paper tray that contains the paper for the front and back cover 
pages and separator pages
Overlay Tab
!Be sure to use overlays with print jobs with a paper size and orienta-
tion that matches the overlay form.
In addition, if settings have been specified for “N-up” or “Booklet” in 
the printer driver, the overlay form cannot be adjusted to match the 
specified settings.
The Overlay Tab allows you to
#Select the form to use
#Add or delete overlay files
#Launch Download Manager to download a form (PostScript printer driver 
only)
!Download Manager Application should be installed earlier.
#Create a form (PCL printer driver only)
#Specify that the document and form are printed overlapping (PCL printer 
driver only)
#Display the form information (PCL printer driver only)
#Print the form on All Pages, First Page, Even Pages and Odd Pages
#Place the form in back of the document or in front on the printed docu-
ment (PCL printer driver only)
Watermark Tab
The Watermark Tab allows you to
#Select the watermark to be used
#Create, edit or delete watermarks
#Print the watermark on the background
#Lighten the density of the watermark
#Print the watermark on only the first page
#Print the watermark repeatedly throughout the all pages
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Quality Tab
The Quality Tab allows you to
#Switch between color and grayscale printing
#Specify the printer color settings (Quick Color)
#Specify the resolution for the printout
#Specify the format of fonts that are to be downloaded
#Print using the printer’s fonts
Version Tab
The Version Tab allows you to view information about the printer driver.
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							Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File 19
Using the Windows Me/98SE PPD File
!A tab for specifying printer settings appears in the dialog box.
Common Buttons
The buttons described below appear on each tab.
OK
Click to exit the Properties dialog box, saving any changes made.
Cancel
Click to exit the Properties dialog box without saving any changes made.
Apply
Click to save all changes without exiting the Properties dialog box.
!Depending on the version of the operating system, Apply
 may not 
appear.
Restore Defaults
Click this button to reset the settings to their defaults.
Paper Tab
The Paper Tab allows you to
#Specify the size of the original document
#Print several pages of a document on the same page (N-up printing)
#Specify the orientation of the media
#Rotate the print image 180 degrees
#Specify the paper source
#Specify the number of copies
#Specify the desired paper size when a Custom page is selected
#Specify the margins at the top, bottom, left and right
#Specify duplex and booklet printing
#View information about the printer driver
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Graphics Tab
The Graphics Tab allows you to
#Specify the resolution for the printout
#Specify the printer color settings
#Select the halftone setting
#Switch between color and monochrome printing
#Print a mirror image
#Scale (expand/reduce) documents
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							3
Using the Status
Monitor
(Windows Only)
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							Working with the Status Monitor 22
Working with the Status Monitor
Introduction
The Status Monitor shows information about the current status of the printer.
The Status Monitor can be installed from the Software Utilities CD-ROM.
For details on the installation, refer to the magicolor 2550 Reference Guide 
on the Documentation CD-ROM.
Operating Environment
The Status Monitor can be used on computers running Windows XP/
Server 2003/2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0 connected to the printer using the Ether-
net connection.
When Windows NT 4.0 is used, install Windows Media Player (version 6.4 or 
later).
Opening the Status Monitor
Use one of the following steps to open the Status Monitor:
#Windows XP/Server 2003
—From the Start 
menu, choose All Pro-
grams
, KONICA MINOLTA
, and then Status Monitor
. Double-click the 
Status Monitor icon displayed in the taskbar.
#Windows 2000/Me/98SE/NT 4.0
—From the Start
 menu, choose Pro-
grams
, KONICA MINOLTA
, and then Status Monitor
. Double-click the 
Status Monitor icon displayed in the taskbar.
Using the Status Monitor
Status Tab
#Select Printer
—Selects the printer whose status is displayed. In addition, 
the messages that appear in the message window of the selected printer 
are displayed.
#Graphic
—Shows a graphic representation of the printer and indicates 
where the problem is. When the background of the printer graphic is red 
or yellow, there is an error and the job has been interrupted.
#Advanced Options
—Click Advanced Options
 to display the Advanced 
Options dialog box. From the Advanced Options dialog box, select 
whether the Status Monitor automatically starts when the operating sys-
tem is started and whether error notifications are sent by e-mail.
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							Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts 23
#Order Supplies—Click Order Supplies to automatically access the order 
page for supplies. The address of the page that is accessed can be spec-
ified from the Advanced Options dialog box.
#Printer Alerts—Displays text messages that alert you of conditions such 
as low toner.
#Recovery Instructions—Provides you with explanations of what you 
need to do in order to correct problems and recover from error conditions.
Consumables Tab
Displays the usage status (approximate percentage remaining) of each toner 
consumables.
#Order Supplies—Click Order Supplies to automatically access the order 
page for supplies. The address of the page that is accessed can be spec-
ified from the Advanced Options dialog box.
#Refresh—Rechecks the supplies and displays their status.
!Click Help
 to display windows containing explanations of the Status 
Monitor functions. Refer to this help for detailed information.
Recognizing Status Monitor Alerts
When the Status Monitor detects a printing problem, the icon on the Windows 
task bar changes from green (normal) to yellow (warning), orange or red 
(error), depending on the severity of the printer problem.
Recovering from a Status Monitor Alert
When the Status Monitor notifies you of a printing problem, double-click its 
icon on the Windows task bar to open the Status Monitor. The Status Monitor 
identifies what type of error has occurred.
Closing the Status Monitor
Click Close to close the Status Monitor window. To exit Status Monitor, 
right-click the Status Monitor icon in the taskbar, and then click Exit.
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							4
Printer Control
Panel and
Configuration
Menu
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							About the Control Panel 26
About the Control Panel
The control panel, located on the top of the printer, allows you to direct the 
printer’s operation. In addition, it displays the current status of the printer, 
including any condition that needs your attention.
Control Panel Indicators and Keys
No. Indicator Off On
1 The printer is not ready 
to accept data.The printer is ready to 
accept data.
2 No problem. The printer requires 
operator attention 
(usually accompanied by 
a status message in the 
message window.)
ReadyError
MenMenuSelect
CancelKCMY Toner
8
 MESSAGE 
 WINDOW
3
12
4
5
6
7
Ready
ErrorError
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