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•Transparencies with white frames or full-color transparencies 
cannot be used.
The way to load transparencies in the paper tray is the same as the 
way to load standard size paper. For details, refer to “ Loading 
Paper” (P. 40).
You must also set paper type for the paper tray to [Transparency] 
on the control panel.
Refer to “ Setting Paper Types” (P. 44) to change the setting.
Printing on Transparencies
To print on transparencies, click on [Properties] from the [File] 
[Print] menu, click the [Setup] tab. This section explains the 
procedure using WordPad on Windows XP as an example. 
NOTE
>The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs 
according to the application software. Refer to the manual 
of your respective application software.
>Printing transparencies continuously may lead to the 
output transparencies sticking to each other. As a guide, 
remove the transparencies from the output tray after 
about 20 sheets and then fan them to lower their 
temperatures.
1.From the [File] menu, select [Print].
2.Select this printer as the printer to be used and click 
[Preferences]. 
3.Click the Media Type drop down box and click on 
transparencies.
4.Select the loaded paper tray from Source Drop down and 
click on the tray that contains the transparencies.
5.Click the Paper Size drop down.
6.From [Paper Size], select the size of the original document. 
7.Click [OK].
8.Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing.
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Printing on Custom Size Paper/Long Paper
This section explains how to print on custom size paper such as long 
paper.
The paper sizes that can be set on this printer are as follows:
Loading Custom Size Paper
The way to load custom size paper with the long edge shorter than 
356 mm in trays 1 to 4 is the same as loading standard size paper. 
For details, refer to “ Loading Paper” (P. 40).
To load long paper in tray 1, follow the 
procedure below:
1.Pull the paper tray out to its 
maximum.
NOTE
>Pull the extendable part out to its 
maximum. For details on the 
procedure to extend the paper tray, refer to “ Loading 
Paper” (P. 40).
Long edge:
127 to 900 mm
(5 to 35.4 in.)Long edge:
148 to 356 mm
(5.8 to 14 in.)
Short edge:
76 to 216 mm
(3 to 8.5 in.)Short edge:
98 to 216 mm
(3.9 to 8.5 in.) „ For tray 1
„ For trays 2 - 4
*To load long-size paper with 
the long edge exceeding 356 
mm, load the paper with the 
edge protruding from the tray.
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2.Load the paper with the side to be 
printed facing up. Curl up the back 
end of the paper so that it will not fall 
from the tray.
3.Push the paper tray completely into 
the printer.
Setting Custom Paper Sizes
Before printing, set the custom size on the printer driver.
You have to configure the settings on the control panel too when 
loading custom size paper in trays 1 to 4 for printing. For details on 
setting the control panel, refer to “ Setting Custom Paper Sizes” 
(P. 43).
Important:
•When setting the paper size on the printer driver and the 
control panel, be sure to specify the same size as the actual 
paper used. Setting the wrong size for printing will cause the 
machine failure. This is especially true if you configure a 
bigger size when using a narrow width paper.
On the printer driver, set the custom size in the [Paper Size] dialog 
box. This section explains the procedure using Windows XP as an 
example. 
NOTE
>For Windows NT 4.0/Windows 2000/Windows XP, only 
users with administrator’s rights can change the settings. 
Users without the rights can only check the contents.
1.From the [File] menu, click [Print].
2.Select [Properties] then select the [Setup] tab.
3.Select Option as needed: Source, Media Type, etc.
4.You may select a previously stored custom size from the list 
or you may add an additional custom size.
5.To add a new custom size:
A.Select paper feed options.
B.Select Custom Size.
C.In the Name Field, Type a name for your custom size.
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D.Click on the unit of measure radio button for the units 
you would like to use (mm for millimeters or inch for 
inches.)
E.In the width field, enter the width of the custom size 
paper.
F.In the length field, enter the length of the custom size 
paper.
G.Click add to store the new custom size.
H.Click OK to close the Dialog Box.
NOTE
You may use the modify selection to change a previously stored 
custom size.
NOTE
You may use the Delete Selection to delete a previously stored 
custom size.
Printing on Custom Size Paper
The procedure to print on custom size paper is as follows.
This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP 
as an example. 
NOTE
>The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs 
according to the application software. Refer to the manual 
of your respective application software.
1.From the [File] menu, select [Print].
2.Select this printer as the printer to be used and click 
[Preferences]. 
3.Click the [Setup] tab.
4.Select the appropriate tray from [Source].
5.From [Paper Size], select the size of the original document. 
6.From [Media Types], select the registered custom size, and 
then click [OK].
7.Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing.
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Print Confidential Document - Secure Print 
When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you 
can use the secure print feature. 
Important:
•The hard disk may be damaged and erase important data 
saved in the hard disk. We recommend you back up your 
data.
About Secure Print
Secure Print is a feature that allows you to attach a password to a 
print job on the computer, send it to the printer for temporary 
storage, and then print the job from the printer control panel. When 
the printing of a Secure Print job is complete, the job is 
automatically deleted.
Stored Job
A stored job is the same as a secure print job except that it is not 
deleted from the storage device after it is printed. By storing 
frequently-used data in the printer, you can print the job from the 
printer control panel, without sending it from the computer again 
and again. 
NOTE
>You can select whether to delete the print data after 
printing. For details, refer to “ At the Control Panel” 
(P. 29).
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Configuring Secure Print
The procedure to configure Secure Print is as follows. 
At the Computer
This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP 
as an example. The procedure is the same for other OSs.
NOTE
>The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs 
according to the application software. Refer to the manual 
of your respective application software.
1.From the [File] menu, select [Print].
2.Select this printer as the printer to be used and click 
[Preferences]. 
3.From [Job Options] tab in the [Job Type] group, select 
[Secure Print]. 
4.In the [Job Identification] group, enter a name at [Job 
Name]. A job name must be entered. The job name will be 
used at the printer to retreive the job.
5.Enter a password in the [Job Identification] group at [Job 
Pin]. 
Enter four numeric characters.
6.Click [OK].
7.Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. 
The document will be stored in the printer.
At the Control Panel
This section explains the procedure to print data stored in the printer 
by Secure Print. 
NOTE
>You can also delete, without printing, secure print data 
stored in the printer. 
Refer to:
“Print Jobs Menu” on page 51
1.Press the  button.
2.Check that [Print Jobs Menu] is displayed and then press the 
 button. 
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3.Press the < > or < > button until the desired digit of the 
Password (PIN number) is displayed, then press the < > 
button.
4.Repeat step 3 until all four digits of the password are 
displayed.
5.Press the  button.
6.Press the < > or < > button until the desired document is 
displayed and then press the < > button.
7.Input the number of copies desired, then press .
8.After printing, the job is deleted.
9.Press [Cancel] to exit the menu.
Proof Print - Print After Checking Printing Result 
When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you 
can use the proof print feature.
Important:
•We recommend you back up your data. 
About Proof Print
Proof Print is a feature that allows you to store the print data of 
multiple copies in the hard disk or compact flash, print out only the 
first set to check the print result and if satisfactory, print the 
remaining copies from the control panel.
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Configuring Proof Print
The procedure to configure Proof Print is as follows.
At the Computer
This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP 
as an example. 
NOTE
>The way to display the printer properties dialog box differs 
according to the application software. Refer to the manual 
of your respective application software.
1.From the [File] menu, select [Print].
2.Select this printer from the drop down list and click 
[Properties]. 
NOTE
>[Copies] must be set to at least two before [Proof Print] 
can be selected. 
3.On the [Job Options] tab, set [Copies] to at least two.
4.Select [Proof and Print] from [Job Type]. 
5.In the [Job Identification] group, enter a name at [Job 
Name]. The default job name is “blank”, if left blank the job 
may fault.
6.Enter a password in the [Job Identification] group at [Job 
Pin]. 
Enter four numeric characters.
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7.Click [OK].
8.Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing.
At the Control Panel
This section explains the procedure to print and delete data stored 
in the printer by Proof Print.
Refer to:
“Print Jobs Menu” on page 51
1.Press the  button.
2.Press the < > or < > button until [Print Jobs Menu] is 
displayed and then press the < > button.
3.Press the < > or < > button until the desired digit of the 
Password (PIN number) is displayed, then press the < > 
button.
4.Repeat step 3 until all four digits of the password are 
displayed.
5.Press the  button.
6.Press the < > or < > button until the required document is 
displayed and then press the  button. The proof 
document will print.
7.Press the < > or < > button to select print or delete the 
saved document and then press the < > button. If Print is 
selected enter the number of copies.
8.Press the  button. The document will be deleted or 
printed.
9.After the document is deleted or printed, press the  
button to exit the menu.
Print at a Specified Time - Timed Job
When the optional hard disk or compact flash has been installed, you 
can use the delayed print feature. The delayed print feature allows 
you to store the data in the printer beforehand and then print it out 
automatically at the specified time.
Important:
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•We recommend you back up your data. 
Registering Timed Job
The procedure to configure Delayed Print is as follows.
This section explains the procedure using WordPad on Windows XP 
as an example. The procedure is the same for other OS.
1.From the [File] menu, select [Print].
2.Select this printer as the printer to be used and click 
[Preferences]. 
3.From [Job Type] on the [Job Options] tab, select [Timed 
Jobs]. 
4.Set the time to start printing by selecting [Elapse time] or 
[Real Time]. For [Elapse Time] specify the number of minutes 
to delay before printing. For [Real Time] specify the Year, 
Month, Day, Hour, and Minute to start printing.
5.In the [Job Identification] group, enter a name at [Job 
Name]. The default job name is “blank”, if left blank the job 
may fault.
6.Click [OK].
7.Click [Print] in the [Print] dialog box to start printing. Printing 
will start at the specified time.
Cancelling Timed Job
Use the control panel to cancel Timed Job or to print without waiting 
for the specified time.
1.Press the  button.
2.Press the < > or < > button until [Print Jobs Menu] is 
displayed and then press the < > button.
3.Press the < > or < > button until the desired digit of the 
Password (PIN number) is displayed, then press the < > 
button.
4.Repeat step 3 until all four digits of the password are 
displayed.
5.Press the  button.
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