Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Ready State After Printing You can specify the state the printer return to after printing documents during Sleep Mode. • Control Panel On The printer does not return to Sleep Mode and the initial screen appears on the control panel. • Cntrl Panel Off (EngySavg) The printer returns to Sleep Mode. Low Power Mode Level Specify the Low Power Mode Level. Starting up time and power consumption will differ according to this level.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer B&W Print Priority You can specify whether or not to reduce the consumption of color toner. When this function is enabled, it may take longer to start printing a color page. Default: [Off] • On • Off Anti-Humidity Select whether or not to reduce paper curl and print smearing when printing in a high-humidity environment.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) B&W Page Detect You can specify whether to recognize black-and-white images by page or by document. The black-and-white recognition function allows the printer to print monochrome images in monochrome mode even if color printing is specified. Default: [Per Job] • Per Page • Per Job • Off RAM Disk If the hard disk is not installed for PDF Direct Print, select a value of 2 MB or higher.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Machine Modes (SP C340DN) Copies You can specify the number of copies to print. If the number of copies to print is specified by command or the printer driver, this setting is overridden. Default: 1 • 1 to 999 Page Size You can specify the default paper size. The default paper size is used when the paper size is not specified in the print data.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Blank Page Print You can specify whether or not to print blank pages. Default: [On] • On • Off Letterhead Setting You can specify whether or not to print on paper that has a fixed print side or print direction (letterhead paper, for example). For details, see page 121 "Loading Orientation-Fixed Paper or Two-Sided Paper". Default: [Auto Detect] • Off The letterhead printing mode is disabled.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer paper in the paper tray, you can print properly by specifying a paper type using the printer driver or print command. • Any Size/Type If the printer's trays do not contain any paper to match the print job settings, printing can be performed from the bypass tray with the job's settings applied.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) PCL Menu (SP C340DN) You can set conditions when using PCL for printing. Orientation Select the page orientation. Default: [Portrait] • Portrait • Landscape Form Lines You can specify the number of lines per page from 5 to 128. The default paper size is used when the paper size is not specified in the print data. Default: (mainly Europe and Asia) 64 (mainly North America) 60 Font Source You can specify the location of the default font.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Point Size You can specify the point size you want to use for the default font between 4.00 to 999.75 in 0.25 increments. This setting is effective only for a variable-space font. Default: 12.00 points Font Pitch You can specify the number of characters per inch you want to use for the default font between 0.44 to 99.99 in 0.01 increments. This setting is effective only for fixed-space fonts. Default: 10.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Resolution You can specify the print resolution in dots per inch. Default: [600dpi Fast] • 600dpi Fast • 600dpi Std. • 1,200dpi (PCL 6 only) PS Menu (SP C340DN) You can set conditions when using PostScript for printing. Job Timeout You can specify how long the printer waits before canceling the current job when the job is interrupted while being processed. If you select Use Machine Setting(s), enter a value between 0 to 999.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Swtchg btwn 1&2 Sided Prnt You can specify which side of the paper to print on when the PS command is used to perform duplex printing and the "setpagedevice" command is entered. Default: [Active] • Active Cancels duplex printing, and prints pages after the "setpagedevice" command has been entered on the front side of paper. • Inactive Retains duplex printing, and prints pages after the "setpagedevice" command has been entered on the back side of paper.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Color Setting You can specify the RGB setting. Default: [Super Fine] • None • Fine • Super Fine Color Profile You can specify the color profile. Default: [Auto] • Auto • Presentation • Solid Color • Photographic • User Setting Process Color Model You can specify the color model. Default: [Color] • Color • Black and White Orientation Auto Detect You can specify orientation auto detect.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer PDF Menu (SP C340DN) You can set conditions when using PDF for printing. Change PDF Password You can set the password for the PDF file printed using PDF Direct Print. A password can be also set using Web Image Monitor, but in this case the password information is sent through the network. If security is a priority, set the password using this menu from the control panel. PDF Group Password This setting is not available on this printer.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Color Profile You can specify the color profile. Default: [Auto] • Auto • Presentation • Solid Color • Photographic • User Setting Process Color Model You can specify the color model. Default: [Color] • Color • Black and White Orientation Auto Detect You can specify orientation auto detect for the PDF file executing PDF Direct Print.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Network Security Level You can specify the network security level. Default: [Level 0] • Level 0 • Level 1 • Level 2 • FIPS 140 Auto Erase Memory Setting You can specify whether or not to automatically delete the memory. When set to [On], specify the overwrite times. To specify the number of memory overwrites, select [Random Numbers]. This setting appears only when the optional hard disk is installed.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) • On (Only available from the log collection server.) • Off Machine Data Encryption You can encrypt data stored on the hard disk. Select the data to be carried over to the hard disk and not be reset. • Format All Data • CarryOver FileSys DataOnly • Carry Over All Data Collect Logs You can specify whether or not to collect job logs, access logs, and eco-friendly logs.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [128 KB] • 128 KB • 256 KB I/O Timeout You can specify how many seconds the printer should wait before ending a print job. If printing operation is frequently interrupted by data from other ports, you can increase the timeout period. Default: [15 seconds] • 10 seconds • 15 seconds • 20 seconds • 25 seconds • 60 seconds Network You can configure the network settings. For details, see page 90 "Configuration".
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) • Active • Inactive DHCPv6 Configuration You can configure the DHCPv6 settings. DHCPv6 Setting You can specify whether or not to enable DHCPv6. Default: [Inactive] • Active • Inactive Operation Mode You can specify the operation mode for DHCPv6 when [DHCPv6 Config.] is set to [Active].
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer IPv6 Default: [Inactive] • Active • Inactive SMB Default: [Active] • Active • Inactive @Remote Service Default: [Active] • Active • Inactive Firmware Update (IPv4) Default: [Active] • Active • Inactive Firmware Update (IPv6) Default: [Active] • Active • Inactive Ethernet Speed You can specify the network speed to operate the printer. If a communication error occurs because of compatibility problems with the hub, select a speed suitable for your network environment.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) IEEE802.1X Auth.(Ethernet) You can specify IEEE 802.1X Ethernet authentication. For details about IEEE 802.1X authentication, see Security Guide. Default: [Inactive] • Active • Inactive Restr.IEEE802.1X Auth.Def. You can restore the default IEEE 802.1X setting. LAN Type You can select Ethernet or Wireless LAN. This menu appears only when the optional wireless LAN interface board is installed.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • High Speed • Standard Selection Signal Status You can specify the selection signal level of the parallel interface. Default: [High] • High • Low Input Prime You usually do not need to change this setting. Default: [Inactive] • Active • Inactive Bidirectional Comm. You can specify whether or not to enable or disable bi-directional communication. Default: [On] • On • Off Wireless LAN Settings You can configure the wireless LAN settings.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Ad-hoc Channel You can specify the channel to use when [802.11 Ad hoc] has been selected. Set the channel that matches the type of the wireless LAN being used. Default: [11] • IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Frequency range: 2412–2462 MHz (channels 1–11) • IEEE 802.11a Wireless LAN Frequency range: 5180–5240 MHz (channels 36, 40, 44, and 48) • IEEE 802.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Direct Connection Settings You can specify whether or not to enable the control panel can be used as a DHCP server. When the client on a network starts, the information such as an IP address that is required for network connection is assigned automatically. Default: [OFF] Configure all the following items to enable this function: • Device name Press [RENAME DEVICE] on the top right of the screen, and then enter the name of the device connected to the client.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C340DN) Language (SP C340DN) You can select the display language for the menu. Available languages vary depending on the country of purchase. [English] (default), [French], [German], [Italian], [Spanish], [Dutch], [Norwegian], [Danish], [Swedish], [Polish], [Portuguese], [Hungarian], [Czech], [Finnish], [Russian] Extended Features (SP C340DN) Use Web Image Monitor to configure extended features. For details, see Extended Feature Settings.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) This section provides a list of available setting items in each menu and their defaults. System Settings (SP C342DN) The table below shows the list of setting items.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Compatible ID Active (default), Inactive Program/Change USB Device List Tray Paper Settings (SP C342DN) Paper Tray Priority: Printer Tray 1 (default), Tray 2, Bypass Tray Tray Paper Size: Trays 1–2 For details about available paper sizes, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications".
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Apply 2 sided For details about available 2sided setting, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Default: Yes Paper Type: Trays 1–2 Apply Auto Paper Select Yes, No (default) Paper Type For details about available paper types, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Default: Plain Paper Paper Thickness For details about available paper thickness, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications".
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Set Date Set Time Auto Logout Timer On (default) 10 to 999 seconds (in increments of 1 seconds) Default: "180" second (s) Off Fusing Unit Off Mode (Energy Saving) On/Off On (default) Exit Fusing Unit Off Mode • On Printing (default) • On Operating Control Panel Fusing Unit Off Mode Timer • 10 seconds to 240 minutes Default: "10" second (s) Off Weekly Timer Detailed Settings Daily, Day of the Week Weekly Timer Code • On • Off (default) Weekly Timer Schedu
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Subnet mask • 0.0.0.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Effective Protocol IPv4 Active (default), Inactive IPv6 Active, Inactive (default) SMB Active (default), Inactive @Remote Service Active (default), Inactive Firmware Update (IPv4) Active (default), Inactive Firmware Update (IPv6) Active (default), Inactive SMB Computer Name SMB Work Group Ethernet Speed AutoSelct:Enable 1Gbps, AutoSelct:Disable 1Gbps (default), 10Mbps Half Duplex, 10Mbps Full Duplex, 100Mbps Half Duplex, 100Mbps Full Duplex LAN Ty
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Selection Signal Status High (default), Low Input Prime Active, Inactive (default) Bidirectional Communication On (default), Off Signal Control Job Acceptance Priority (default), Printer Priority • This menu appears only when the optional IEEE 1284 interface board is installed. Wireless LAN Communication Mode 802.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Default: 25 Off (default) SMTP Authentication On User Name Email Address Password Encryption • Auto (default) • On • Off Off (default) POP before SMTP On Wait Time after Authent.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Auto Email Notify On (default), Off Administrator Tools (SP C342DN) Address Book Management New Program Names, Auth.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Print Volume Use Limitation: Unit Count Setting Print Volum. Use Limit.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Compulsory Unathd. Copy Preventn. Driver / Command (default), Driver/Command (Most Settings), Machine Setting(s) Unauthorized Copy Prevention Type Data Security for Copying, Unathd. Copy Prev.: Patn. (default) Data Security for Copying Effect Text and Background (default), Background Only Unathd. Copy Prev. of Ptrn. Effct.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Text Position Fixed USB Port Off (default), Level 1, Level 2 Program/Change/Delete Realm Program/Change Top Left, Top Center, Top Right, Center (default), Bottom Left, Bottom Center, Bottom Right Realm Name, KDC Server Name, Domain Name Delete Machine Data Encryption Settings Program/Delete Device Certificate Device Setting Information: Import Setting (Server) Device Setting Information: Run Import (Server) Device Setting Information: Export (Memry Strge
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Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) PS Configuration/Font Page PDF Configuration/Font Page Hex Dump Data Management (SP C342DN) Menu Protect Level 1, Level 2 (default), Off List / Test Print Lock On, Off (default) Delete All Temporary Print Jobs Delete All Stored Print Jobs Auto Delete Temporary Print Jobs On 1-200 hour(s) (in increments of 1 hour) Default: "8" hours Off (default) Auto Delete Stored Print Jobs On (default) 1-180 day(s) (in increments of 1 day) Default: "3" days Off Tray
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Auto Continue Off (default), Immediate, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15minutes Memory Overflow Do not Print (default), Error Information Auto Cancel Conf.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) engb A4 (mainly North America) engb engb 81/ 2 × 11 ch,kr,tw A4 Letterhead Setting Off, Auto Detect (default), On (Always) Tray Setting Priority Paper Confirmation for Bypass Tray Display, Do not Display (default) Bypass Tray Driver/Command (default), Machine Setting(s), Machine Setting(s): Any Type, Any Size/ Type, Any Custom Size/Type Trays 1 to 2 Driver/Command, Machine Setting(s) (default) Edge to Edge Print On, Off (default) Tray Switching
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Font Source Resident (default), RAM, HDD, SD, SD Font Download Font Number 0 to 63 (When [Font Source] is [Resident]) or 1 to X (When [Font Source] is other than [Resident]; "X" is the number of fonts) Default: "0" (1 when [Font Source] is other than [Resident]) Point Size 4 to 999.75 (in increments of 0.25) Default: "12.00" Font Pitch 0.44 to 99.99 (in increments of 0.01) Default: "10.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Toner Saving On, Off (default) Color Setting Off, Fine, Super Fine (default) Color Profile Auto (default), Presentation, Solid Color, Photographic, User Setting Process Color Model Color (default), Black & White Orientation Auto Detect On (default), Off Gray Reproduction Black/Gray by K (Black) (default), Black by K (Black), CMY + K, Black/Gray by K(Black)-Text Only, Black by K (Black)-Text Only, Black/Gray by K-Strong UCR PDF Menu (SP C342DN) Change
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Gray Reproduction Black/Gray by K (Black) (default), Black by K (Black), CMY + K, Black/Gray by K(Black)-Text Only, Black by K (Black)-Text Only Extended Feature Settings (SP C342DN) Startup Setting Install Uninstall Extended Feature Info Administrator Tools Add.Program Startup Setting Install Add.Program Uninstall Add.Program Add.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) engb 81/2 × 11 ch,kr,tw Printer Bypass Paper Size A4 For details about available paper sizes, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications". Default: (mainly Europe and Asia) engb engb A4 (mainly North America) engb engb 81/2 × 11 ch,kr,tw Paper Type: Bypass Tray A4 Paper Type For details about available paper types, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications".
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Apply 2 sided For details about available 2sided setting, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Default: Yes Apply Auto Paper Select Yes, No (default) Edit Home (SP C342DN) You can add shortcuts to frequently used embedded software applications in the [Home] screen. For details, see page 31 "Customizing the [Home] Screen". Remote Services (SP C342DN) You can display the communication screen for @Remote Service. For details, see Security Guide.
Printer Configuration Items List (SP C342DN) Anti-droplet (2 Sided Print) Active, Inactive (default) Anti-humidity (Image Dropout Prevention) Active, Inactive (default) Black & White Print Priority On, Off (default) B & W Low Speed Printing (Thick Paper) Active, Inactive (default) Maintenance: Image (SP C342DN) Color Regist. For details, see page 440 "Adjusting the Color Registration". Color Calibrt. For details, see page 329 "Maintenance: Image".
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) This section describes the information about the setting items in each menu. System Settings This section describes user tools under System Settings menu. General Features Program/Change/Delete User Text You can register text phrases you often use when specifying settings, such as ".com" and "Regards". You can register up to 40 entries.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) [inch] Check Status/Job List Display Time You can specify how long to display the System Status and Job List display for. When the setting is [On], you can specify a display time between 10 and 999 seconds in 1 second increments using the number keys. Default: [On], "15" second(s) External Keyboard You can specify the layout of the external keyboard connected to the USB port.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [Plain Paper] • Paper Thickness Default: [Plain Paper 66-90g/m2] • Apply 2 sided Default: [Yes] • Apply Auto Paper Select Default: [No] Paper Type: Trays 1–2 You can specify the type of the paper loaded in the paper Trays 1–2. For details about available paper types, see page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Only the installed trays appear on the screen.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) The time can be set from 10 to 999 seconds, using the number keys. Default: [On], "60" second(s) Set Date You can specify the date for the printer's internal clock using the number keys. To change between year, month, and day, press [ ] and [ ]. Set Time You can specify the time for the printer's internal clock using the number keys. To change between hours, minutes and seconds, press [ ] and [ ].
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Fusing Unit Off Mode Timer You can specify the period of time the printer waits before entering Fusing Unit Off mode. The timer is reset if any key on the control panel is pressed or printing is performed.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Timer Suspension Period You can specify the period when the printer does not turn on the main power with the Weekly Timer settings. During the period specified in [Timer Suspension Period], the Weekly Timer Code is canceled at the time the printer turns on the main power with the Weekly Timer settings.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration You can specify IPv6 Stateless Address Autoconfiguration. Default: [Active] DHCPv6 Configuration You can specify the DHCPv6 setting. If you set to [Active], select "Operation Mode" from [Router Request], [Obtain IP Address] or [Do not obtain IP Address], and also select "DNS Server Address" from [Auto-Obtain (DHCPv6)] or [Specify]. Default: [Inactive] DNS Configuration You can configure settings for the DNS server.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Default: [Active] • @Remote Service Default: [Active] • Firmware Update (IPv4) Default: [Active] • Firmware Update (IPv6) Default: [Active] SMB Computer Name You can specify the SMB computer name. Enter the computer name using up to 15 characters. "*+,/:;<>=?[\]|. and spaces cannot be entered. Do not set a computer name starting with RNP and rnp. Only use uppercase letters for alphabets. SMB Work Group You can specify the SMB work group.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer LAN Type When you have installed the Wireless LAN interface board, you can specify the method of connection. If Ethernet and Wireless LAN are both connected, the selected interface has priority. Default: [Ethernet] Ping Command You can check the network connection with ping command using the given IPv4 address. If you fail to connect to the network, check the following, and then retry the ping command.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) USB Speed You can specify the communication parameters for computer-to-printer connection via USB. Default: [Auto Select] Parallel Interface This menu appears only when the optional IEEE 1284 interface board is installed. Parallel Timing You can specify the timing for the control signal of the parallel interface. Normally, you do not need to change this setting.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [Infrastructure Mode] SSID Setting You can specify the SSID settings to distinguish the access point in [Infrastructure Mode] or [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode]. The characters that can be used are ASCII 0x20-0x7e (32 bytes). Ad-hoc Channel You can specify the channel to use when [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] has been selected. Set the channel that matches the type of the wireless LAN being used. Default: [11] • IEEE 802.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Wireless LAN Easy Setup You can set up wireless LAN automatically using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Default: [Push Button] • Push Button • Enrollee Wireless LAN Signal When using infrastructure mode, press [Wireless LAN Signal] to display the printer's radio wave status. Restore Factory Defaults You can return the wireless LAN settings to their defaults. Print List You can print the printer's current network settings and network information.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer User Name Enter the user name using up to 191 characters. Spaces cannot be entered. Depending on the SMTP server type, "realm" must be specified. Add "@" after the user name, as in "user name@realm". Email Address Enter the e-mail address using up to 128 characters. Password Enter the password using up to 128 characters. Spaces cannot be entered. Encryption • Auto Use if the authentication method is PLAIN, LOGIN, CRAM-MD5, or DIGEST-MD5.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Password Enter the password using up to 128 characters. Spaces cannot be entered. • Off Reception Protocol You can specify the Reception Protocol for receiving e-mails. Default: [POP3] POP3/IMAP4 Settings You can specify the POP3/IMAP4 server name for receiving e-mails. The specified POP3/IMAP4 server name is used for [POP before SMTP]. Server Name If DNS is in use, enter the host name.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [On], "15" minute(s) Email Storage in Server You can specify whether or not to store received e-mails on the POP3 or IMAP4 server. Default: [Off] Auto Email Notify You can specify whether or not to send an error message to a preset e-mail address when an error occurs in the printer. After changing the setting, turn off the power of the printer briefly, and then turn it on again. For details, see page 343 "Printer Status Notification by E-mail".
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) All Users You can change information registered in the Address Book after selecting the user in [All Users]. User Code You can change information registered in the Address Book after selecting the user in [User Code]. Delete You can delete a name from the Address Book. Address Book: Program/Change/Delete Group Names registered in the Address Book can be added into a group. You can register up to 100 groups.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Address Book: Switch Title You can specify a sorting title for user names from [Title 1] to [Title 3]. For details about sorting titles, see page 352 "Registering User Information". Default: [Title 1] Backup/Restore: User Custom Settings & Address Book Using an SD card, you can backup the printer's Address Book and user settings, and also restore those backup data to the printer.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Display/Clear/Print Counter per User You can view, print, and reset the number of prints for each user code. For details about printing the counter, see page 357 "Printing or clearing the counter for each user" and page 358 "Printing or clearing the counter for all users". The number of prints may differ from the counter values shown in Display/Print Counter.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer For details about Basic Authentication, Windows Authentication, LDAP Authentication, and Integration Server Authentication, see Security Guide.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Program/Change You can program an LDAP server or change a programmed LDAP server. • Name • Server Name • Search Base • Port Number • Use Secure Connection (SSL) • Authentication • Search Conditions Delete You can delete a programmed LDAP server. Service Test Call You can make a test call to the @Remote center. This function is available only if the @Remote service is enabled and active.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Unauthorized Copy Prevention Printing: Printer Unauthorized Copy Prevention Stg. Specify whether or not to enable the unauthorized copy prevention setting on the printer. Default: [Off] • On • Off Compulsory Unathd. Copy Preventn. Select the unauthorized copy prevention setting to prioritize. Default: [Driver / Command] • Driver / Command Prints documents using the settings specified in the printer driver or commands.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Unathd. Copy Prev. of Ptrn. Effct. Select unauthorized copy prevention effects for patterns that will be applied to the printed document. Default: [Text and Background] • Text and Background • Background Only • Text Only • Reverse Patterns(Text/Background) Mask Type for Pattern Select a pattern to be embedded in the background of a printed document.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [Arial] Point Size Specify a font size for the copy prevention text by entering a value between 50 and 300 points using the number keys. Default: “70” points Carriage Return Space Specify line spaces between text by entering a value from 50 to 300 points using the number keys. This setting is displayed if a value other than [Off] is specified for [Repeat Text]. Default: “70” points Text Angle Specify a text rotation angle.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) It is not necessary to install a new driver when the printer driver of this printer has already been installed on the PC. • Level 2 For details about this function, consult your administrator. Program/Change/Delete Realm You can program the realm to be used for Kerberos authentication. Be sure to set both the realm name and KDC server name when programming a realm.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Default: [Off] User's Own Customization You can specify whether or not to allow logged-in users to display their own home screen. For details about this function, see Security Guide. Default: [Prohibit] Display Supply Info You can specify whether or not the amount of toner is displayed on the initial screen.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) • The printer configuration screen is displayed on the control panel. • The printer settings are changed using Web Image Monitor. • The printer settings are imported or exported. • A program is downloaded. • The printer resumes Fusing Unit Off mode. • The printer enters Sleep mode.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Level 7 (Dim): Equivalent to a room at sunset Level 9 (Bright): Equivalent to a brightly lit room at night Level 15 (Very bright): Equivalent to a sunlit room Brightness Sensor Level to Turn On You can set the brightness threshold for the sensor to turn on the main power.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) List / Test Print Multiple Lists You can print the configuration page and error log, network summary and supply list. Configuration Page You can print the printer's current configuration values. For details, see page 100 "Interpreting the Configuration Page". Error Log You can print error logs listing all errors that occurred during printing. The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Data Management Menu Protect You can prevent unauthenticated users from changing the user tools. For details, see Security Guide. List / Test Print Lock You can lock the [List / Test Print] items. For details, see Security Guide. Delete All Temporary Print Jobs You can delete all Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print files temporarily stored in this printer. Delete All Stored Print Jobs You can delete all Stored Print files stored in this printer.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Auto Continue You can specify whether or not the printer automatically continues to print after a system error occurs. For details about how to configure this function, see page 172 "Executing form feed when an error occurs". Default: [Off] Store and Skip Errored Job A document is automatically stored in the printer if a print job is suspended due to an error. Despite this error, the next document can be printed.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Anti-Humidity Setting Default: [Off] • On • Off Anti-Humidity Level Default: [Level 1 (Weak)] • Level 1 (Weak) • Level 2 (Medium) • Level 3 (Strong) Print Compressed Data You can specify whether to uncompress and extract compressed job data before printing it. The supported compression format is GZIP. Default: [Off] Memory Usage You can specify the amount of memory used in Font Priority or Frame Priority, according to paper size or resolution.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) PCL Char.Thickness Adjust. Specify whether or not to thicken the typeface if characters appear blurred when printing through the PCL 5c or PCL6 printer driver. Default: [Off] • On • Off Spool Printing You can specify whether or not to complete spooling before starting to print. Spooling stores a print job temporarily in the printer, and then prints it. This function is available only if the hard disk is installed on the printer.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • Off • Automatcly. Store Jobs Documents are automatically stored in the printer without being printed regardless of their print settings. • Cncl All Direct Prt Jobs Printing is always canceled regardless of the print settings. Switch Initial Screen This function is available only if the hard disk is installed on the printer. You can specify the screen to be displayed when [Printer] is pressed in the Home screen.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) A4, A5, A6, B5 JIS, B6 JIS, C5 Env, C6 Env, DL Env, 81/2 × 14, 81/2 × 132/5, 81/2 × 13, 81/2 × 11, 81/4 × 13, 8 × 13, 71/4 × 101/2, 51/2 × 81/2, 41/8 × 91/2, 37/8 × 71/2, 16K, Custom Size • (mainly North America) 81/2 × 14, 81/2 × 132/5, 81/2 × 13, 81/2 × 11, 81/4 × 13, 8 × 13, 71/4 × 101/2, 51/2 × 81/2, 41/8 × 91/2, 37/8 × 71/2, A4, A5, A6, B5 JIS, B6 JIS, C5 Env, C6 Env, DL Env, 16K, Custom Size Letterhead Setting You can specify whether o
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • Machine Setting(s) The paper settings specified on the printer's control panel are applied to all print jobs. An error may occur if the paper settings specified using the printer driver or by print command do not match those specified using the control panel. • Machine Setting(s): Any Type Printing is performed according to the paper size specified using the printer driver or print command and the paper type specified on the machine.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Default: [128 KB] I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the printer should wait before ending a print job. If data from another port usually arrives in the middle of a print job, you should increase this timeout period. Default: [15 seconds] PCL Menu Orientation You can set the page orientation. Default: [Portrait] Form Lines You can set the number of lines per page. The number of lines can be specified from 5 to 128 by increments of one.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer The number of point sizes can be specified from 4.00 to 999.75 by increments of 0.25. This setting is effective only with variable-space fonts. Default: "12.00" points Font Pitch You can set the number of characters per inch for the selected font. The number of characters per inch can be specified from 0.44 to 99.99 by increments of 0.01. This setting is effective only with fixed-space fonts. Default: "10.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) PS Menu Job Timeout You can specify how long the printer waits before canceling the current job when the job is interrupted while being processed. Default: [Use Driver/Command] If you select [Use Machine Settings], enter a value between 0 and 999. Default: "0" When set to "0", the current job will not be canceled when interrupted.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Data Format You can specify a data format. Default: [TBCP] This setting is not effective when operating the printer with a parallel connection. When operating the printer with a parallel connection, and also if the binary data is sent from the printer driver, the print job is canceled. Resolution You can set the print resolution in dots per inch. Default: [600 dpi (Fast)] Toner Saving You can specify whether or not to reduce toner consumption when printing.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) PDF Menu Change PDF Password You can set the password for the PDF file printed using PDF Direct Print. [New Password] and [Confirm New Password] appear only when [Current Password] is set. A password can be also set using Web Image Monitor, but in this case the password information is sent through the network. If security is a priority, set the password using this menu from the control panel.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer XPS Menu Resolution You can set the print resolution in dots per inch. Default: [600 dpi Fast] • 600dpi Fast • 600dpi Standard Toner Saving Reduces toner consumption when printing. When this setting is enabled, print quality may be degraded. Default: [Off] Color Profile You can set the color profile. Default: [Auto] Process Color Model Specify the color model. Default: [Color] Gray Reproduction You can specify how to print black or gray tones.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Edit Home You can add shortcuts to frequently used embedded software applications in the [Home] screen. For details, see page 31 "Customizing the [Home] Screen". Remote Services You can display the communication screen for @Remote Service. For details, see Security Guide.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • Continue Printing • Stop Printing Black & White Page Detect You can specify whether to recognize black-and-white images by page or by document. The black-and-white recognition function allows the printer to print monochrome images in monochrome mode even if color printing is specified. Default: [Per Job] • Per Page • Per Job Cleaning You can clear the intermediate transfer unit when white lines appear on printouts.
Function Details of the Printer Configuration Items (SP C342DN) Black & White Print Priority You can specify whether or not to reduce consumption of color toner. When this function is enabled, it may take longer to start printing a color page. Default: [Off] • On • Off B & W Low Speed Printing (Thick Paper) You can specify whether or not to lower the print speed of black-and-white pages on thick paper if lateral streaks appear on the output.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Print Test Sheet You can print the registration test sheet. Only the installed trays appear on the display panel. • Paper Trays 1–2 • Bypass Tray • Duplex Unit Adjust Position You can specify the start position for printing on a page. Only the installed trays appear on the display panel.
Using a Print Server Using a Print Server This section explains how to configure the printer as a network printer. Configuring a Print Server This section explains how to configure the printer as a Windows network printer. The printer is configured to enable use by network clients. • To change printer properties in the [Printers and Faxes], [Printers], or [Devices and Printers] window, log in to the file server as an administrator or member of the PowerUsers group. 1.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Monitoring and Configuring the Printer This section explains how to monitor and configure the printer. Using Web Image Monitor • You cannot configure the printer settings using Web Image Monitor from a computer connected to the USB device server's network. Be sure to access Web Image Monitor from the printer's network. Using Web Image Monitor, you can check the printer status and change settings.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Web Image Monitor supports screen reader software. We recommend JAWS 7.0 or a later version. • Display and operation problems may occur if you do not enable JavaScript and cookies, or if you are using a non-recommended Web browser. • If you are using a proxy server, change the Web browser settings. Contact your administrator for information about the settings. • We recommend using Web Image Monitor in the same network.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Guest mode This mode requires no login to enter. In the guest mode, the printer status, settings, and print job status can be viewed, but the printer settings cannot be changed. Administrator mode This mode requires an administrator login to enter. In the administrator mode, you can configure various printer settings. • When entering an IPv4 address, do not begin segments with zeros. For example: If the address is "192.168.001.010", you must enter it as "192.168.1.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer 1. Menu area Displays the content of a selected menu item. 2. Header area Displays the dialog box for switching to the user mode and administrator mode and the menu for each mode. Also displays the link to Help and dialog box for keyword search. 3. Refresh/Help (Refresh): Click at the upper right in the work area to update the printer information. Click the Web browser's [Refresh] button to refresh the entire browser screen.
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Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Device Management • Configuration Device Settings Menu Guest mode Administrator mode System Read Read/Modify Function Priority Read Read/Modify Paper Read Read/Modify User Paper Type Read Read/Modify Date/Time Read Read/Modify Timer Read Read/Modify Logs None Read/Modify Download Logs None Read/Modify Email Read Read/Modify Auto Email Notification None Read/Modify On-demand Email Notification None Read/Modify User Authentication Man
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Menu Guest mode Administrator mode Import Test None Read/Modify Import/Export Device Setting Information None Read/Modify Eco-friendly Counter Period/Administrator Message Read Read/Modify Compulsory Security Stamp None Read/Modify Unauthorized Copy Prevention: Printer Read Read/Modify Program/Change USB Device List Read Read/Modify • [Print Volume Use Limitation] can be read and modified only when User Authentication is activated.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Menu Permissions for Printer Language to Operate File System Guest mode Read Administrator mode Read/Modify Interface Menu Guest mode Administrator mode Interface Settings Read Read/Modify Wireless LAN Settings Read Read/Modify Network Menu Guest mode Administrator mode IPv4 Read Read/Modify IPv6 Read Read/Modify SMB Read Read/Modify SNMP None Read/Modify SNMPv3 None Read/Modify SSDP None Read/Modify Bonjour Read Read/Modify AirPrin
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Menu Guest mode Administrator mode ssh Read Read/Modify Site Certificate None Read/Modify Device Certificate None Read/Modify IPsec None Read/Modify User Lockout Policy None Read/Modify IEEE 802.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Menu Guest mode Administrator mode Additional Program Startup Setting None Read/Modify Install Additional Program None Read/Modify Uninstall Additional Program None Read/Modify Copy Extended Features None Read/Modify Copy Card Save Data None Read/Modify • Address Book Guest mode Administrator mode None Read/Modify • Central Management Guest mode Administrator mode None Read/Modify • Reset Printer Job Guest mode Administrator mode None Modif
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Guest mode Administrator mode None Modify • [Device Home Management] and [Screen Monitoring] are displayed only for SP C342DN. Print job/Stored File • Printer: Print Jobs Guest mode Administrator mode Read/Modify Read/Modify • Some items do not appear depending on the security settings. Displaying Web Image Monitor Help When using Help for the first time, click the Help button ( to select from displaying Help on-line or downloading Help.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer To create a link for the Help button ( server. ), save the downloaded Help files on a Web Linking the URL of the downloaded Help You can link the URL of the Help file on a computer or Web server to the Help button ( ). 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor in the administrator mode. 2. Click [Configuration] on the [Device Management] menu. 3. Under "Webpage", click [Webpage]. 4. In the "Set Help URL Target" box, enter the URL of the Help file.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • Call Service • Out of Toner • Toner Almost Empty • Paper Misfeed • Cover Open • Out of Paper • Paper Tray Error • Output Tray Full • Unit Connection Error • Waste Toner Bottle is Full • Waste Toner Bottle is Almost Full • File Storage Memory Full Soon • Device Access Violation • Replacement Required: Unit • Replacement Required Soon: Unit • Toner Almost Empty (Remaining Level Selectable) 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor in administrator mode.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer 5. Click [OK]. 6. Click [Logout]. 7. Quit Web Image Monitor. • For details about the settings, see Web Image Monitor Help. Setting the account for e-mail notification Before you use Auto E-mail Notification or On-demand E-mail Notification, set up an e-mail account to be used for the function. Perform the following configuration task in Web Image Monitor: 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor in administrator mode. For details, see page 333 "Displaying the top page". 2.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer When an e-mail is sent to the SMTP server, authentication is performed using the SMTP AUTH protocol by prompting the mail originator to enter the user name and password. This prevents illegal use of the SMTP server. 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor in administrator mode. For details, see page 333 "Displaying the top page". 2. Click [Configuration] on the [Device Management] menu. 3. Under "Device Settings", click [Email]. 4.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer • Timeout setting after POP Auth.: Enter the time available before connecting to the SMTP server after logging in to the POP server. 4. Click [OK]. 5. Click [Logout]. 6. Quit Web Image Monitor. Auto e-mail notification 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor in administrator mode. For details, see page 333 "Displaying the top page". 2. Click [Configuration] on the [Device Management] menu. 3. Under "Device Settings", click [Auto Email Notification].
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer • Functional Problem: Plotter • Error: Trays 1–2 • Error: Address Book Data • SD Card Authentication Failure • Error: HDD Board • Error: Ethernet Board • Error: Parallel Interface • Error: Wireless LAN Card • Error: USB • Error: Printer When the error is cleared, the printer sends an e-mail with the following subject: "Device Recovery Report: XXXXX (description of the error that has been cleared)" On-demand e-mail notification 1.
Monitoring and Configuring the Printer Format of on-demand e-mail messages To use "On-Demand E-mail Notification", you need to send a request e-mail with a particular format to the printer. Using your e-mail software, enter the following: Format of the request e-mail Item Description To Enter the specified e-mail address in "Email Notification E-mail Address". Subject Enter "requeststatus". From Specify a valid e-mail address. The device information will be sent to the address specified here.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Registering the Address Book This function is available for SP C342DN only. This section explains how to register destinations and users to the Address Book. • If you are using SP C340DN, set up the Address Book using Web Image Monitor. For details about Web Image Monitor, see page 332 "Using Web Image Monitor". Address Book You can register user information such as user names and user codes to the Address Book. • Address Book data is stored on the hard disk.
Registering the Address Book Auth. Info You can register user codes to restrict particular functions to certain users and to monitor the usage of each function. You can also register login user names and login passwords to be used when accessing an LDAP server. Add to Group You can add registered users to a group for easier management. • You can also use Web Image Monitor to register names to the Address Book. • We recommend you back up the Address Book regularly.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer 4. Enter the encryption key and click [Backup]. Enter the encryption key that was set when the address book was encrypted. For details, contact your administrator. Restoring Address Book data Follow the procedure below to restore previously saved Address Book data to the printer: 1. Log in to Web Image Monitor as an administrator. For details, see page 333 "Displaying the top page". 2. In the menu area, click [Address Book] on the [Device Management] menu. 3.
Registering the Address Book • [Title 1], [Title 2] and [Title 3] Select the key for the classification you want to use [OK] The keys you can select are as follows: • [Frequent]: Adds the user to the page that is displayed first. • [AB], [CD], [EF], [GH], [IJK], [LMN], [OPQ], [RST], [UVW], [XYZ], [1] to [10]: Adds the user to the list of items in the selected title. You can select [Frequent] and one more key for each title. 3. Complete the setting. [Exit] [OK] Changing a registered name 1.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer 2. Change the order of registered users. [Address Book: Change Order] [All Users] or [User Code] Press the name key of the destination Press the name key to be moved You can also specify the name key to be moved and the destination by pressing [Reg. No.] and entering the registered numbers. • You can rearrange the order of the names on the same tab, but names cannot be moved across different tabs.
Registering the Address Book Authentication Information • The functions associated with each user code are the same. If you change or delete user codes, management data and limits associated with that code become invalid. • Register user codes to restrict and monitor users' performance on the printer. • You can register up to 1,000 user codes. • To automatically register a printer driver user code, select [PC Control] under "Printer" in "User Code Authentication".
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Changing a user code • Even if you change a user code, the counter value will not be cleared. 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the screen for changing information about the Address Book. [Address Book Mangmnt] [Change] 2. Select the user whose code you want to change. [All Users] or [User Code] Press the name key of the user You can search a user by the registered name or user code. You can also specify a user by pressing [Reg. No.
Registering the Address Book 3. Delete the user code. [Auth. Info] [User Code] [Clear] [OK] 4. Complete the setting. [Exit] [OK] • To delete a name from the Address Book entirely, see page 352 "Registering User Information". Displaying the counter for each user 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the [Administrator Tools] screen. [System Settings] [Administrator Tools] 2. Display the counter for each user.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Press [Print List] under "Per User" [Printer] or [Total Prints] [Start Printing] • To clear the counter: Press [Clear] under "Per User" [Printer], [Prt Volum Use], or [All Counters] [OK] 4. Press [Exit]. Printing or clearing the counter for all users 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the [Administrator Tools] screen. [System Settings] [Administrator Tools] 2. Print or clear the counter for all users.
Registering the Address Book • [Title 1], [Title 2] and [Title 3] Select the key for the classification you want to use [OK] The keys you can select are as follows: • [Frequent]: Adds the user to the page that is displayed first. • [AB], [CD], [EF], [GH], [IJK], [LMN], [OPQ], [RST], [UVW], [XYZ], [1] to [10]: Adds the group name to the list of items in the selected title. You can select [Frequent] and one more key for each title. 3. Complete the setting. [Exit] [OK] Registering a user to a group 1.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer 2. Select the group you want to add to another group. [Change] Press the name key of the group you want to add to another group You can search a group by the registered name. You can also specify a group by pressing [Reg. No.] and entering the registered number. 3. Add the selected group to another group. [Add to Group] Select the group to which you want to add the selected group The group key becomes highlighted, and the group is added to it. 4.
Registering the Address Book 2. Select the user you want to remove from a group. [All Users] or [User Code] Press the name key of the user you want to remove from a group You can search a user by the registered name or user code. You can also specify a user by pressing [Reg. No.] and entering the registered number. 3. Remove the selected user from a group. [Add to Group] Select the group from which you want to remove the user The highlighted group key resumes normal display. 4. Complete the setting.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Editing group information 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the screen for registering groups. [System Settings] [Administrator Tools] [Address Book: Program/Change/Delete Group] 2. Select the group for which you want to change the registered information. [Change] Press the name key of the group for which you want to change the registered information You can search a group by the registered name. You can also specify a group by pressing [Reg. No.
Registering the Address Book LDAP authentication For each user registered to the Address Book, you can register a login user name and login password to be used when accessing an LDAP server. To use an LDAP server, you need to program it beforehand. For details, see page 365 "Configuring the LDAP Server". • When [Do not Specify] is selected for [LDAP Authentication], the User Name and Password that you have specified in [Program/Change LDAP Server] of [Administrator Tools] settings are applied.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer If the available functions are restricted by user authentication, you can check which functions are available to you by following the procedure below: 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the screen for changing information about the Address Book. [Address Book Mangmnt] [Change] 2. Check the functions available for a specific user. [All Users] or [User Code] Press the name key of the user for which you want to check available functions [Auth.
Setting Up LDAP Authentication Setting Up LDAP Authentication This function is available for SP C342DN only. • If you are using SP C340DN, set up the LDAP server using Web Image Monitor. For details about Web Image Monitor, see page 332 "Using Web Image Monitor". Configuring the LDAP Server This section explains how to configure the LDAP server settings. This function supports LDAP version 2.0 and 3.0. Configure the LDAP server to use LDAP Authentication as a User Authentication method.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer For example, if the search target is the sales department of ABC company, enter "dc=sales department, o=ABC". (In this example, the description is for an active directory. "dc" is for the organization unit, and "o" is for the company.) Registering a search base may be required depending on your server environment. If it is required, unspecified searches will result in an error. Check your server environment and enter any required specifications. 6.
Setting Up LDAP Authentication An unencrypted password is sent to the LDAP server. Procedures for setting the user name differ depending on the server environment. Check your server environment before configuring the setting. Example: Domain Name\User Name, User Name@Domain Name, CN=Name, OU=Department Name, DC=Server Name You can also connect to the LDAP server using a user name and password stored in the Address Book. For details, see page 363 "LDAP authentication". 9.
5. Configuring and Managing the Printer Configuring the Realm This section explains how to specify the Realm settings. A realm is the network area in which Kerberos authentication is used. After confirming the network environment, specify the necessary items. You can register up to 5 realms. Registering or changing a Realm 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the [Administrator Tools] screen. [System Settings] [Administrator Tools] 2. Select the Realm setting you want to register or change.
Setting Up LDAP Authentication Deleting a Realm 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then display the [Administrator Tools] screen. [System Settings] [Administrator Tools] 2. Select the Realm setting you want to delete. [Program/Change/Delete Realm] [Delete] Select the Realm setting you want to delete 3. Delete the selected Realm setting. [Yes] [Exit] midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198743_eng.
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6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to common problems and it also explains how to correct unwanted print results. When a Panel Tone Beeps The following table describes various beep patterns that the printer produces to alert users about printer conditions and the meaning of each beep pattern. Beep pattern Meaning Causes Single short beep Panel/screen input accepted. A control panel key was pressed. Two long beeps Printer has warmed up.
6. Troubleshooting When Checking the Indicator Lamps, Status Icons, and Messages on the Control Panel Indicators This section describes the indicators displayed when the printer requires the user to remove misfed paper, to add paper, or to perform other procedures. Indicator : Paper Misfeed indicator Status Appears when a paper misfeed occurs. For details about removing jammed paper, see page 420 "Removing Jammed Paper". : Load Paper indicator Appears when paper runs out.
When Checking the Indicator Lamps, Status Icons, and Messages on the Control Panel Displays the state of and solutions for paper misfeeds. • Cover Open Indicates whether one or more covers of the printer are open. Data Storage You can check the following items under [Data Storage]: • HDD Remaining Mem. Displays the amount of available hard disk memory. • HDD File(s) Displays the total number of jobs stored on the hard disk.
6. Troubleshooting [Check Status] screen 1 2 3 4 CQT666 1. [Mac/ApliStat] tab Indicates the status of the printer. 2. Status icons The icons that can be displayed are described below: : The printer function is performing a job. : An error has occurred on the printer. : An error has occurred in the printer function being used, or the printer function cannot be used because an error has occurred on the printer. 3. Messages Displays a message that indicates the status of the printer.
When Checking the Indicator Lamps, Status Icons, and Messages on the Control Panel Problem Cause the [Check Status] screen is defective. The printer is unable to connect to the network. A network error has occurred. Solution and their solutions, see page 377 "When Messages Are Displayed". • Press [Check], and then check the displayed message and take appropriate action. For details about error messages and their solutions, see page 377 "When Messages Are Displayed".
6. Troubleshooting If USB Connection Fails Problem 376 Causes Solutions The printer is not automatically recognized. The USB cable is not connected properly. Disconnect the USB cable, turn off the printer, and then turn it on again. When the printer has fully booted up, reconnect the USB cable. Windows has already configured the USB settings. Check whether or not the computer has identified the printer as an unsupported device.
When Messages Are Displayed When Messages Are Displayed This section describes the main messages that appear on the display panel and printed error logs and reports. If other messages appear, follow their instructions. Status Messages Message Status "@Remote Certif. updating..." The printer is updating the @Remote certificate. Turn the power off, and then turn it on again. "Calibrating..." The printer is calibrating the color. Wait a while. "Energy Saver Mode" The printer is in Energy Saver mode.
6. Troubleshooting Message Status "Calibrating..." The printer is calibrating the color. Wait a while. "Hex Dump Mode" In Hex Dump mode, the printer receives data in a hexadecimal format. Press [Job Reset] to cancel Hex Dump mode. "Job suspended." Printing was temporarily suspended because [Job Operation] or the [Suspended] key was pressed. "Loading Toner..." The printer is loading the toner. Wait a while. "Offline" The printer is offline. "Please wait.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution " (B) Open Front Cover and remove the paper." Open the front cover and remove the jammed paper from the internal paper feed path. For details, see page 420 "Removing Jammed Paper". " (C) Open Front Cover and remove the paper." Open the front cover and remove any jammed paper from the output tray. For details, see page 420 "Removing Jammed Paper". " (Y) Remove misfeed in Trays. Opn & cls Frt. Cov." Open the front cover and remove any jammed paper.
6. Troubleshooting Message 380 Cause Solution "Connect failed:WirelessCard Turn power off, check card." The printer cannot detect the wireless LAN interface board. Check that the board is supported or installed correctly. "Cover Open. Please close the indicated cover." A cover of the printer is open. Close the cover as indicated on the control panel. "Duplex mode is in off position for (tray name)" The duplex mode for the indicated You can use one-sided printing tray is not available. only.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution then, under [System], set [Bypass Print: 64-90 mm] to [Active]. "May have exceeded max no. of prints in output tray. Print stopped. Check the tray." The output tray is full. Remove paper from the output tray. "Parallel I/F Error" The printer's self diagnostic test failed due to a loopback error. Replace the IEEE 1284 board that caused the error. "Printer Font Error." There are problems with the printer's font file.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution "SD Card authenticatn.failed" Authentication from the SD card failed. Turn the printer off, and then turn it on again. If the problem persists, contact your sales or service representative. "Set the Fusing Unit correctly." The fusing unit may not be installed correctly. Turn the printer off and re-install the fusing unit. For details, see page 451 "Replacing Other Consumables".
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause "The same IPv4 Address already exists.(102/202)" The IPv4 address specified for the printer is already used by another device on the network. Contact your network administrator. "The selected job has already been printed or deleted." This message might appear if you print or delete a job from Web Image Monitor. Press Exit on the message screen. "USB has a problem. / Please call service." The printer has detected a USB board failure.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution "Hardware Problem: Ethernet" An error has occurred in the Ethernet interface. "Hardware Problem: HDD" An error has occurred in the hard disk. Turn the main power switch off and then back on again. If the message appears again, contact your service representative. • Turn the main power switch off and then back on again. If the message appears again, contact your service representative.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution "Installing the Interface Units". • If the message appears again, contact your service representative. "Load ppr blw in (Tray name)." The printer driver settings are incorrect or the tray does not contain paper of the size selected in the printer driver. Check that the printer driver settings are correct, and then load paper of the size selected in the printer driver into the input tray.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution "Replacement of Fusing Unit is now necessary. Please call service." You need to replace the intermediate fusing unit. For details, see page 451 "Replacing Other Consumables". "Fusing Unit must be replaced now. Replace Fusing Unit." You need to replace the fusing unit. For details, see page 451 "Replacing Other Consumables". "Replacement of Fusing Unit will soon be necessary. A new unit is required. Please contact your local vendor.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution Specified Paper Size and Type". "Waste Toner Bottle is full. Replace the bottle." The waste toner bottle is full. Replace the waste toner bottle. For details, see page 451 "Replacing Other Consumables". Messages during Direct print from a memory storage device Message "Unable to access the specified memory storage device." Causes The memory device used cannot be recognized.
6. Troubleshooting Message 388 Cause Solution "Cannot print." You have no privileges to print the PDF file you want to print. Contact the owner of the document. "Classification Code Error" The classification code is not specified with the printer driver. Select [Optional] for the classification code. For details about how to specify classification code settings, see page 149 "Registering Classification Codes". "Collate cancelled." Collate was canceled.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution again, contact your service representative. "File System Full." The PDF file cannot be printed because the capacity of the file system is full. Delete all unnecessary files from the hard disk, or decrease the file size sent to the printer. "Function use denied." The print job was cancelled because of one of the following: Enter the user name or user code with privileges to print, or enter the correct password for the user name.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution problem persists, check the user paper type settings of the printer. "Password mismatch." A wrong password was entered when an encrypted PDF file was printed. Check the password. "PDF File Error." A syntax error, etc., occurred. Check that the PDF file is valid. "Print overrun." Printing images was aborted. Select a lower resolution on the printer driver. For details about how to change the resolution setting, see the printer driver Help.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution "Auto-registration of user information has failed." Automatic registration of information for LDAP Authentication or Windows Authentication failed because the Address Book is full. For details about automatic registration of user information, see Security Guide. "Classification Code is incorrect." The classification code has not been entered, or the classification code has been entered incorrectly. Enter the correct classification code.
6. Troubleshooting Message "Duplex has been cancelled." Cause Solution Duplex printing was canceled. • Select the proper paper size for the duplex function. For details about paper size, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications". • Change the setting for "Apply 2 sided" in [System Settings] to enable duplex printing for the paper tray. For details about setting "Apply 2 sided", see page 287 "Tray Paper Settings". 392 "Error has occurred." A syntax error, etc., occurred.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution "Exceeded max. pages. Collate is incomplete." The number of pages exceeds the maximum number of sheets that can be used with Collate. Reduce the number of pages to print. "Exceeded the maximum unit count for Print Volume Use. The job has been cancelled." The number of pages the user is permitted to print has been exceeded. For details about Print Volum. Use Limit., see Security Guide. "Failed to obtain file system.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution maximum buffer size to a larger value. • Reduce the number of files being sent to the printer. "Information for user authentication is already registered for another user." The user name for LDAP Authentication or Integration Server Authentication was already registered in a different server with a different ID, and a duplication of the user name occurred due to a switching of domains (servers), etc. For details about User Authentication, see Security Guide.
When Messages Are Displayed Message Cause Solution Authentication or Windows Authentication. "Print overrun." Images were discarded while printing. Select a lower resolution on the printer driver. For details about how to change the resolution setting, see the printer driver Help. "Printing privileges have not been set for this document." The PDF document you have tried to print has no privileges to print. Contact the owner of the document. "Receiving data failed." Data reception was aborted.
6. Troubleshooting Message Cause Solution "You do not have a privilege to use this function. This job has been cancelled." The entered Login User Name or Login Password is not correct. Check that the Login User Name and Login Password are correct. "You do not have a privilege to use this function. This job has been cancelled." The logged in user is not allowed to use the selected function. For details about how to set permissions, see Security Guide. "You have no privilege to use this func.
When You Cannot Print When You Cannot Print Problem Cause Solution Printing does not start. The power is off. For details about how to turn on the main power switch, see page 73 "Turning On/Off the Power". Printing does not start. The cause is displayed on the screen of the control panel. Check the error message or warning status on the display panel, and then take the required action. For details about solutions, see page 377 "When Messages Are Displayed". Printing does not start.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution about the radio signal status of the wireless LAN, see: • page 255 "Host Interface (SP C340DN)" (for SP C340DN) • page 291 "Interface Settings" (for SP C342DN) 398 Printing does not start. If the printer is using wireless LAN, when there is a microwave oven, mobile phone, industrial machine, scientific instrument, or medical instrument which uses the same frequency range near the device, radio waves may be interfering with the wireless LAN's communication.
When You Cannot Print Problem Cause Solution Printing does not start. The Login User Name, Login Password, or Driver Encryption Key is incorrect. Check the Login User Name, Login Password, and Driver Encryption Key. Printing does not start. Advanced encryption has been set using the Extended Security function. Check the settings of the Extended Security function. For details about Extended Security function settings, see Security Guide. [List / Test Print] is disabled.
6. Troubleshooting When the Data In Indicator Does Not Light Up or Flash When the Data In indicator does not light up or flash after a print job starts, data is not being sent to the printer. When the printer is connected to the computer using the interface cable Check that the print port setting is correct. When connecting the printer to the computer using a parallel interface, connect using LPT1 or LPT2. 1. Open the printer properties dialog box, and then click the [Ports] tab.
Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems This section describes likely causes of and possible solutions for problems that can occur when a print job is performed from a computer. When You Cannot Print Properly Problem The printed image is smudged. Cause Settings for thick paper have not been configured when printing on thick paper in the bypass tray. Solution PCL 5e/5c On the printer driver's [Paper] tab, select [Bypass Tray] in the "Input Tray:" list.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution about paper, see page 110 "Paper Precautions". The printed image is faded over The paper is damp. the entire page. Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions. For details about the proper way to store paper, see page 110 "Paper Precautions". The printed image is faded over The paper is unsuitable. Printing the entire page. on coarse or treated paper might result in faint print image. Use recommended paper.
Other Printing Problems Problem Cause Solution and then select [Raster] in the "Vector/Raster:" list. The image is too dark or too light. The paper type settings are not configured correctly. Check that the paper loaded on the paper tray or bypass tray matches the paper type set on the display panel. For details about paper type settings, see page 125 "Paper Settings". The image is too dark or too light. The paper is loaded reverse side up.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution continuously printed in a hightemperature or humid environment. 404 The lower half of the page appears faded when a filled-in image is printed. When the "Toner is almost empty." or "Toner Cartridge is almost empty. Replace Toner Cartridge." message is displayed on the display panel, the toner is running low and the printed page may appear faded. Replace the print cartridge. Printed graphics do not match graphics on the screen.
Other Printing Problems Problem Cause Solution page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Image position differs from the display. The page layout settings are not Check the page layout settings configured correctly. configured using the application. For details about page layout settings, see the application's Help. Image position differs from the display. The page layout settings are not PCL 5e/5c configured correctly.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause A solid line is printed as a Dither patterns do not match. dashed line or appears blurred. Fine lines are fuzzy with inconsistent thickness or color, or do not appear. Solution PostScript 3 Change the dithering settings on the printer driver. For details about the dithering settings, see the printer driver Help.
Other Printing Problems Problem Cause Solution PCL 6/PostScript 3 On the printer driver's [Detailed Settings] tab, click [Paper] in "Menu:", and then select the desired input tray in the "Input Tray:" list. Images are printed at a slant. The tray's side fences might not be locked. Check that the side fences are locked. For details about how to set the side fences, see page 113 "Loading Paper into Paper Trays" or page 119 "Loading Paper into the Bypass Tray". Images are printed at a slant.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Misfeeds occur frequently. The paper is wrinkled or has been folded/creased. • Use recommended paper. For details about recommended paper, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications" and page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". • Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions. For details about the proper way to store paper, see page 110 "Paper Precautions". Misfeeds occur frequently.
Other Printing Problems Problem Cause Solution store paper, see page 110 "Paper Precautions". Printed paper becomes creased. The paper is too thin. Use recommended paper. For details about recommended paper, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications" and page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Edges of sheets are creased. The paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity conditions.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution paper, see page 110 "Paper Precautions". Additional Troubleshooting Problem The output sheet falls from the output tray. Blocking occurs (the output sheets on the output tray stick together). It takes a long time to complete a print job. Causes Depending on the size, type, or printing conditions of the prints, the output sheets may become badly curled. Solutions • Pull out the stop fence of the output tray before printing.
Other Printing Problems Problem Causes Solutions Combined printing, booklet printing, or Auto Reduce/ Enlarge printing does not come out as expected. The application or printer driver settings are not configured correctly. Make sure the application's paper size and orientation settings match those of the printer driver. If a different paper size and orientation are set, select the same size and orientation. Some types of data, such as graphics data or data from certain applications, do not print.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions dpi] in the "Resolution" area. PCL 6 • On the printer driver's [Detailed Settings] tab, click [Print Quality] in "Menu:", and then select [Quality] in the "Print Priority:" list. • On the printer driver's [Detailed Settings] tab, click [Print Quality] in "Menu:", and then select [Raster] in the "Vector/Raster:" list. PostScript 3 On the printer driver's [Detailed Settings] tab, click [Print Quality] in "Menu:", and then select [Text] in the "Dithering:" list.
Other Printing Problems Problem Causes Solutions A print instruction was issued from the computer, but printing did not start. User Authentication may have been set. For details about User Authentication, see Security Guide. Color originals are printed in black and white. No color print settings are configured on the printer driver. Change the "Color/ Black and White:" setting on the printer driver. For details about how to change the "Color/ Black and White:" setting, see the printer driver Help.
6. Troubleshooting Problem Causes Solutions • Interference from other wireless LAN devices can reduce the communication speed • If there are active wireless LAN devices nearby, move the printer or disable those devices. • If the printer is using a wireless LAN, radio waves may be interfering with the wireless communication. This may occur if there is a microwave oven, cordless telephone, industrial printer, scientific instrument, or medical instrument using the same frequency range near the device.
Other Printing Problems Problem Solutions Web Image Monitor. For details about [Change PDF Password], see: • page 252 "PDF Menu (SP C340DN)" (for SP C340DN) • page 325 "PDF Menu" (for SP C342DN) For details about Web Image Monitor, see Web Image Monitor Help. • PDF files not allowed to be printed by the PDF file security setting cannot be printed. • Highly compressed PDFs cannot be printed using PDF Direct Print. Open the relevant application and print the PDF file using the printer driver.
6. Troubleshooting Problem The color changes significantly when adjusted with the printer driver. Solutions Do not make extreme settings for the color balance on the [Print Quality] menu under the [Detailed Settings] tab in the printer driver's dialog box. Note that the sample image displayed in the printer driver is used only to show what processing will be performed, so it may not match the print results. For details, see the printer driver's Help. Color documents are printed in black and white.
Other Printing Problems When Printer Is Not Functioning Properly Problem Paper is not fed from the selected tray. Solutions When you are using a Windows operating system, the printer driver settings override those set using the control panel. Set the input tray you want using the printer driver. For details, see the printer driver's Help. Prints do not stack properly. • Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly. See page 110 "Paper Precautions".
6. Troubleshooting Problem When printing combined prints or bound prints. Solutions Check that the paper size and direction set in the printer driver are the same as those set in the application. If the settings are not the same, change the settings of the printer driver. An empty tray is selected by Auto Tray Select, and the document is not printed due to out of paper error.
When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work Problem PictBridge is not available. Causes There is a problem with the USB connection or the PictBridge settings. Solutions Use the following procedure to check the connection and settings: 1. Disconnect, and then reconnect the USB cable. 2. Check that the PictBridge settings are enabled. 3. Disconnect the USB cable, and then turn off the printer. Turn the printer back on.
6. Troubleshooting Removing Jammed Paper An error message appears if a paper misfeed occurs. The error message indicates where the misfeed occurs. Check the location and remove the paper. • The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating the "hot surface." Otherwise, an injury might occur. • Some of this machine's internal components get very hot. For this reason, take care when removing misfed paper. Not doing so could result in burns.
Removing Jammed Paper 2. Carefully pull the jammed paper upward and out. DPP059 If paper has jammed inside the paper transfer unit, holding both sides of the paper, pull the paper carefully forward and out. DPP060 3. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. DPP061 • Do not pull out the paper tray (Tray 1). • If paper is jammed in Tray 2, but it is difficult to locate, pull out Tray 2 to remove it. After removing the paper, carefully push Tray 2 all the way back inside the printer.
6. Troubleshooting Misfeed Bypass Tray 1. Remove paper loaded in the bypass tray, and then close the bypass tray with both hands. DPP062 2. Pull Front Cover Open Lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully. 2 1 DPP058 3. Pull out the jammed paper carefully. DPP060 422 midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198770_eng.
Removing Jammed Paper 4. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. DPP062 • Be sure the Tray 1 is inserted before you open the front cover. • When closing the front cover, push the upper side of the cover firmly. After closing the cover, check that the error is cleared. Paper Misfeed Message (B) • The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Before removing paper around the fusing unit, wait until the temperature of the covers inside the fusing unit and paper transfer unit cools down. 1.
6. Troubleshooting 2. Lower the blue fusing unit levers, and pull out the jammed paper carefully. DPP063 DPP064 Pull the paper downward to remove it. Do not pull it upward. If the jammed paper is visible in the output tray, lower the blue fusing unit levers, and then pull the jammed paper out of the tray. If you cannot find the jammed paper, open the guide by lowering the guide's blue levers. Check inside the guide for the jammed paper. DPP065 424 midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198770_eng.
Removing Jammed Paper DPP066 Be sure to fully close the guide after you have checked inside it for jammed paper. Attempting to close the front cover when the guide is still open will damage one or both of these components. 3. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. DPP062 • When closing the front cover, push the upper side of the cover firmly. After closing the cover, check that the error has cleared. Paper Misfeed Message (Y) zzz midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198770_eng.
6. Troubleshooting Paper Misfeed Message (Z) 1. Pull the front cover open lever, and then open the front cover with both hands carefully. 2 1 DPP058 2. Carefully remove jammed paper under the paper transfer unit. DPP067 3. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. DPP061 • When closing the front cover, push the upper side of the cover firmly. After closing the cover, check that the error has cleared. 426 midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198770_eng.
7. Maintenance and Specifications This chapter explains how to replace supplies and clean this printer. It also describes the specifications of this printer and its options. General Requirements This section describes notes, cautions, and warnings user must check while using this printer. Precautions • Do not place vases, plant pots, cups, toiletries, medicines, small metal objects, or containers holding water or any other liquids, on or close to this machine.
7. Maintenance and Specifications • Do not move or tilt the printer when the power is on. • Do not subject the printer to shock or impact while it is operating. • Depending on the ambient temperature and humidity, steam may come from the ventilation holes behind the control panel during printing. This is water vapor from the paper, not a sign of malfunction.
General Requirements • Avoid strong impact to the printer. Doing so may damage the hard disk. • When turning off the power or disconnecting the power cord, follow the proper procedures. Not doing so may damage the hard disk. For details about how to turn off the power, see page 73 "Turning On/Off the Power". • If the printer's hard disk breaks data including Address Book information might be lost.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Moving the Printer This section describes precautions to move the printer. Choose your printer's location carefully. Environmental conditions greatly affect the printer's performance. • It is dangerous to handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, take care that the power cord is not damaged under the machine.
Moving the Printer 2. If any external options are attached, remove them. See the relevant sections in this manual and refer to the steps to remove options. 3. Lift the printer by using the inset grips on both side of the printer, and then move it horizontally to the place where you want to install it. DFP068 4. If you removed options, reattach them. For details, see the relevant sections in this manual. • Be sure to move the printer horizontally. To prevent toner from scattering, move the printer slowly.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Cleaning the Printer This section explains how to clean the printer. Precautions When Cleaning the Printer • Do not use chemical cleaners or organic solvents, such as thinner or benzine. If such substances get inside the printer or melt plastic parts, a failure might occur. • Do not clean parts other than those explicitly specified in this manual. Other parts should only be cleaned by your service representative.
Cleaning the Printer 5. Wipe the areas indicated in the illustrations below using a dry or damp cloth. • Friction pad DPP069 Use only a dry cloth to clean the friction pad. DPP070 • Paper tray DPP071 • Paper feed roller Wipe around the paper feed roller by turning it with a damp cloth. Then, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove any water. midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198785_eng.
7. Maintenance and Specifications DPP072 After that, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. 6. Push the metal plate down until it clicks into place to lock. DPP043 7. Load the removed paper stack in the tray. 8. Lift the front side of the tray, and then slide it into the printer carefully until it stops. DPP047 Do not slide the paper tray in forcefully. Otherwise, the front and side guides might move. 9. Firmly insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Registration Roller When you use paper other than the standard types, specks of paper may stick on the registration roller, causing problems. Clean the registration roller if white dots appear on prints. Clean the registration roller if printed paper becomes smeared after a paper jam is cleared. • The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating the "hot surface". Otherwise, an injury might occur.
7. Maintenance and Specifications DPP074 4. Using a cloth, wipe the rubber registration roller. DPP075 5. Close the front cover with both hands carefully. DPP061 6. Firmly insert the plug of the power cord into the wall socket. Connect all the interface cables that were removed. 7. Turn on the main power switch. Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 436 midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198785_eng.
Cleaning the Printer 2. Pull the top cover open lever upward to open the top cover. DFP009 3. Lift out the cyan print cartridge. DFP076 4. Slide the toner density sensor lever once to the left. DFP077 Slide the lever only once. midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198785_eng.
7. Maintenance and Specifications 5. To reattach the cyan print cartridge removed in step 2. Push it all the way in carefully. DFP078 6. Close the top cover with both hands carefully. Be careful not to trap your fingers. DFP015 Cleaning the Power Cord Plug To clean the power cord plug, wipe the plug with a soft, dry cloth with the power cord connected to the printer.
Cleaning the Printer • When bending the power cord, the power turns off and on. • Part of the power cord becomes hot. • The power cord is damaged. • If any of the above conditions exist, do not use the power cord and consult your dealer or service representative. Use of the power cord could result in fire or electric shock. • When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, always pull the plug, not the cord. Pulling the cord can damage the power cord.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Adjusting the Color Registration After moving the printer, printing on thick paper, or printing repeatedly for some time, color degradation may occur. By performing automatic color adjustment, you can restore optimum print quality. Press the [Menu] key, and then select the setting items using the [ ] or [ ] key. 1. Select [Maintenance] Press [OK] 2. Select [Quality Maintenance] 3. Select [Color Registration] 4.
Correcting the Color Gradation Correcting the Color Gradation Color gradation during color printing changes depending on a number of factors. If you print the same file repeatedly or toner was recently replaced, changes may occur in color tones. In such cases, you can obtain optimal print results by correcting the color gradation. Two methods are available for color gradation correction: automatic correction and manual correction by printing a gradation correction sheet.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Print the gradation correction sheet, and then check the correction result. 3. Print gradation correction sheet 2. Adjust the parts of middle colors. Set the correction value. Print the gradation correction sheet, and then check the correction result. 4. Save the correction value.
Correcting the Color Gradation 4. Setting value The value displayed is the one currently set when the gradation correction sheet is printed. This value matches the one set on the control panel. Setting Gradation Correction Values Correct the gradation in two areas: bright areas (highlights), and medium areas (midtones).
7. Maintenance and Specifications 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then correct the gradation. [Maintenance: Image] [Color Calibration] [Adjust Auto Density] [Start] The confirmation message appears when complete. Press [Exit]. 2. Print the selected sheet, and then correct the gradation. [Print Test Pattern 1 for Calibration] or [Print Test Pattern 2 for Calibration] want to adjust Adjust the correction value for the selected color [OK] Select the color you Enter the value between 0 and 6. 3.
Adjusting Printing Position Adjusting Printing Position You can adjust the printing position. Normally you do not need to update the printing position. However, updating is useful in some cases when the optional paper feed unit is installed. "Horizontal" paper is perpendicular to the feed direction. "Vertical" means paper is parallel to the paper feed direction. Press the [Menu] key, and then select the setting items using the [ ] or [ ] key. 1. Select [Maintenance] Press [OK] 2.
7. Maintenance and Specifications 10. Enter to change the registered value (mm) Press [OK] Increase the value to move the print area in the direction indicated by the "+" symbol in the diagram below. Decrease the value to move the print area in the direction indicated by the "-" symbol. CQT692 : Print Area : Paper Feed Direction 11. Print the test sheet to check the adjustment result. 1. Press the [User Tools] key, and then print the test sheet.
Adjusting Printing Position 2. Print the test sheet to preview the settings. Use this sheet to check the current print position. 3. Press [Exit]. 4. Adjust the printing position. [Adjust Position] Select the tray you want to adjust (mm) [OK] [Exit] Enter to change the registered value Increase the value to move the print area in the direction indicated by the "+" symbol in the diagram below. Decrease the value to move the print area in the direction indicated by the "-" symbol.
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Replenishing and Replacing Consumables Replenishing and Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replenish consumables when they run out. Replacing the Print Cartridge This section explains precautions to add toner when it has run out, and how to dispose of used toner. • Do not incinerate toner (new or used) or toner containers. Doing so risks burns. Toner will ignite on contact with naked flame. • Do not store toner (new or used) or toner containers anywhere near naked flames.
7. Maintenance and Specifications • When removing jammed paper or replacing toner, avoid getting toner (new or used) on your skin. If toner comes into contact with your skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • Actual printable numbers vary depending on image volume and density, number of pages printed at a time, paper type and size, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. Toner quality degrades over time.
Replenishing and Replacing Consumables • If print cartridge are not changed when necessary, printing will become impossible. We recommend keeping a stock of print cartridge. • Print cartridge (consumables) are not covered by warranty. However, if there is problem, contact the store where they were purchased. Replacing Other Consumables Refer to the maintenance guide provided with the new items for the replacement. • Do not use a vacuum cleaner to remove spilled toner (including used toner).
7. Maintenance and Specifications • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing a new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait at least an hour after power off before replacing parts. Not allowing the printer to cool may result in burns. • Replace the intermediate transfer unit and transfer roller together. • When installing the waste toner bottle and the intermediate transfer unit, do not tilt, turn upside down, or shake it.
Replenishing and Replacing Consumables Maintenance Kit Replace the Maintenance Kit when the following messages appear on the display: • SP C340DN "Replacmnt Rqrd: Fusing Unit" "Replace Fusing Unit." • SP C342DN "Fusing Unit must be replaced now. Replace Fusing Unit." When the following message appears on the display, the fusing unit should be replaced soon. • SP C340DN "Repl Requrd Soon: FusingUnit" • SP C342DN "Replacement of Fusing Unit will soon be necessary. A new unit is required.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Consumables This section describes the information on consumables for SP C340DN. For SP C342DN, contact your service representative. When replacing consumables, refer to the maintenance guide provided with the new items for the replacement, and read the precautions about how to replace consumables before replacing. For details about the precautions, see page 449 "Replenishing and Replacing Consumables".
Consumables *1 A4/letter 5% test chart, 3 pages / job, printing in 50% monochrome/color. • The number of printable pages is an estimate, based on continuous print jobs of three pages. The actual number of printable pages varies depending on the image volume and density, number of pages to be printed at a time, paper type and paper size used, contents of print images, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
7. Maintenance and Specifications • The maintenance kit are not covered by warranty. However, if there is problem, contact the store where they were purchased. 456 midas-p3_com_operating_instructions_gb_00198801_eng.
Specifications Specifications This section describes the specifications for the main unit and options. • We have obtained each author's permission for the use of applications including open-source software applications. For details about the copyright information for these software applications, see "OSS.pdf" on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Paper input capacity: Paper capacity*1 Tray Standard paper feed tray 500 sheets Bypass tray 100 sheets 500-sheet paper feed unit 500 sheets *1 Paper weight: 80 g/m2 (20 lb.
Specifications Dimensions: Printer only (tray not extended) Width SP C340dn SP C342DN Depth Height 400 mm 480 mm 387 mm (15.8 inches) (18.9 inches) (15.3 inches) 400 mm 480 mm 404–467 mm (15.8 inches) (18.9 inches) (15.9–18.4 inches) • SP C340DN: • There are protrusions of 12 mm (0.5 inches) on the control panel and 20 mm (0.8 inches) on the handles of the standard paper tray. • When Tray 1 is extended, the depth increases by 125 mm (4.9 inches).
7. Maintenance and Specifications • Complete system Stand-by 40.0 dB (A) Printing 69.5 dB (A) • Sound pressure level: • Main unit only Stand-by 28.0 dB (A) Printing Full color: 50.0 dB (A) B&W: 57.2 dB (A) • Complete system Stand-by 28.0 dB (A) Printing 53.0 dB (A) • Sound power levels and sound pressure levels are actual values measured in accordance with ISO 7779. • Sound pressure levels are measured from the position of the bystander.
Specifications • IEEE 802.
7. Maintenance and Specifications • For details about the paper supported by this option, see page 106 "Paper Size Specifications" and page 108 "Paper Type Specifications". Specification for Hard Disk Storage Capacity (Formatted): 320 GB Specifications: • Spooling print data to collate • Spooling Sample Print/Locked Print/Hold Print/Stored Print data • Storing log data • Storage capacity is subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications • 5180–5240 MHz (36, 40, 44, and 48 channels) Transmission mode: • Ad hoc mode • Infrastructure mode • Web Image Monitor is supported. • A transmission rate of 300 Mbps is a theoretical value of the wireless LAN specification. • The maximum transmission rate in the ad-hoc mode is 54 Mbps for IEEE802.11a and 11 Mbps for IEEE802.11b/g. The Ad-hoc communication is not supported in an IEEE802.11n environment. • The channel in use might differ depending on the country.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Information for This Printer User Information on Electrical & Electronic Equipment Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law on collection and treatment of E-waste Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling. Our products or product packaging are marked with the symbol below. The symbol indicates that the product must not be treated as municipal waste.
Information for This Printer exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01 weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule. EMC Directive Using the Shield Cable Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connections to a host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet emission limits.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Duplex printing (if applicable) Duplex printing enables both sides of a sheet of paper to be used. This saves paper and reduces the size of printed documents so that fewer sheets are used. We recommend that this feature is enabled whenever you print. Toner and ink cartridge return program Toner and ink cartridge for recycling will be accepted free of charge from users in accordance with local regulations.
Information for This Printer The ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for Imaging Equipment encourage energy conservation by promoting energy efficient computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products that feature energy saving functions. It is an open program in which manufacturers participate voluntarily. Targeted products are computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, copiers, scanners, and multifunction devices.
7. Maintenance and Specifications Environmental protection expiration date for use This mark indicates environmental protection expiration date for use that is applied to electronic information product sold in China. China only Environmental protection expiration date As long as you follow the safety instructions and precautions for use of this product, it will not cause environmental pollution nor cause serious harm to the human body or properties, within this term reckoned from the manufacturing date.
Appendix Appendix Trademarks Adobe, Acrobat, PostScript, PostScript 3, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Bonjour, Macintosh, Mac OS, OS X, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Citrix, Citrix Presentation Server and Citrix XenApp are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc.
7. Maintenance and Specifications • The product names of Windows 7 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise • The product names of Windows 8 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 8 Microsoft® Windows® 8 Pro Microsoft® Windows® 8 Enterprise • The product names of Windows 8.1 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Microsoft® Windows® 8.1 Pro Microsoft® Windows® 8.
Appendix Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 Standard • The product names of Windows Server 2012 R2 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Foundation Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Essentials Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2 Standard Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks. Microsoft product screen shots reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation.
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