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the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
the maximum benefit from the product.
Before installing this product, be sure to read the installation
requirements and cautions sections of the "Operation manual
(for general information and copier operation)".
Be sure to keep all operation manuals handy for reference
including this manual, the "Operation manual (for general
information and copier operation)" and operation manuals for any
optional equipment which has been installed.
LASER PRINTER
OPERATION
MANUAL
(for printer)
INTRODUCTION
This manual explains the procedures for using the printer function of the machine.
See the table below to determine which printer driver to use in your environment.
Using the machine in a Windows environment
The machine is equipped standard with a printer function that can be used with a computer or network connection*
The machine is equipped standard with a printer function that can be used with a computer or network connection*
1
.
To use the PS printer driver, the PS3 expansion kit must be installed. For the procedures for installing the printer driver
in a Windows environment and configuring printer driver settings, see "SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT" in
the software setup guide.
*1 The MX-M350U/M450U is equipped standard with a printer function that uses a USB cable connection. To
in a Windows environment and configuring printer driver settings, see "SETUP IN A WINDOWS ENVIRONMENT" in
the software setup guide.
*1 The MX-M350U/M450U is equipped standard with a printer function that uses a USB cable connection. To
connect the machine to a Windows network, the network expansion kit must be installed.
Using the machine in a Macintosh environment
To use the machine as a network printer in a Macintosh environment, the network function of the machine must be
useable*
To use the machine as a network printer in a Macintosh environment, the network function of the machine must be
useable*
2
and the PS3 expansion kit must be installed.
For the procedures for installing the printer driver in a Macintosh environment and configuring printer driver settings,
see "SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT" in the software setup guide.
*2 When using the MX-M350U/M450U, the network expansion kit must be installed.
see "SETUP IN A MACINTOSH ENVIRONMENT" in the software setup guide.
*2 When using the MX-M350U/M450U, the network expansion kit must be installed.
For other functions, see the following manuals.
Operation manual (for general information and copier operation):
Operation manual (for general information and copier operation):
This contains safety precautions and general information such as the
procedures for loading paper, removing misfeeds, and using peripheral
equipment. It also provides detailed explanations of the procedures for
using the copy function.
procedures for loading paper, removing misfeeds, and using peripheral
equipment. It also provides detailed explanations of the procedures for
using the copy function.
Administrator settings guide:
This explains the "administrator settings", which are used to configure a
variety of machine parameters to suit the aims and the needs of your
workplace.
variety of machine parameters to suit the aims and the needs of your
workplace.
Operation manual (for image send):
This provides detailed explanations of the scanner function and Internet fax
function. To use these functions, the machine must be connected to a
network and the network scanner expansion kit and Internet fax expansion
kit must be installed.
function. To use these functions, the machine must be connected to a
network and the network scanner expansion kit and Internet fax expansion
kit must be installed.
Environment
Printer driver type
Remarks
Windows
PCL6, PCL5e*
The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 and PCL5e
printer control languages. It is recommended that you use the PCL6
printer driver. If you have a problem printing from older software
using the PCL6 printer driver, use the PCL5e printer driver.
*The PCL5e printer driver cannot be available in some countries.
The machine supports the Hewlett-Packard PCL6 and PCL5e
printer control languages. It is recommended that you use the PCL6
printer driver. If you have a problem printing from older software
using the PCL6 printer driver, use the PCL5e printer driver.
*The PCL5e printer driver cannot be available in some countries.
Can be used in the
standard machine
configuration.
standard machine
configuration.
PS
This printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description
language developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and enables
the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer.
(A PPD file is available if it is desired to use the Windows standard
PS printer driver.)
This printer driver supports the PostScript 3 page description
language developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and enables
the machine to be used as a PostScript 3 compatible printer.
(A PPD file is available if it is desired to use the Windows standard
PS printer driver.)
The PS3 expansion
kit must be installed.
kit must be installed.
Macintosh
NOTE
The explanations in this manual of printing in a Windows environment generally use the screens of the PCL6
printer driver (MX-M450N). The printer driver screens may differ slightly depending on the printer driver that you
are using.
The explanations in this manual of printing in a Windows environment generally use the screens of the PCL6
printer driver (MX-M450N). The printer driver screens may differ slightly depending on the printer driver that you
are using.
NOTES
● For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help
● For information on your operating system, please refer to your operating system manual or the online Help
function.
● The explanations of screens and procedures in a Windows environment are primarily for Windows
®
XP. The
screens may vary depending on the version of the operating system or the software application.
● The explanations of screens and procedures in a Macintosh environment are based on Mac OS X v10.4 in the
case of Mac OS X, and on Mac OS 9.2.2 in the case of Mac OS 9. The screens may vary depending on the
version of the operating system or the software application.
version of the operating system or the software application.
● This manual assumes that several options have been installed.
● This manual assumes that the document filing function can be used. The document filing function can only be
● This manual assumes that the document filing function can be used. The document filing function can only be
used on the MX-M350N/450N, and on models in which the network expansion kit (with hard drive) is installed.
The display screens, messages, and key names shown in the manual may differ from those on the actual machine
due to product improvements and modifications.
due to product improvements and modifications.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
PRINTING FROM WINDOWS
PRINTING FROM WINDOWS
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ............................... 1-2
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SELECTING THE PAPER................................... 1-4
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING..... 1-5
VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP........................... 1-7
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS .... 1-8
VIEWING PRINTER DRIVER HELP........................... 1-7
SAVING FREQUENTLY USED PRINT SETTINGS .... 1-8
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SAVING SETTINGS AT THE TIME OF
PRINTING........................................................... 1-8
PRINTING........................................................... 1-8
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USING SAVED SETTINGS................................. 1-10
CHANGING THE PRINTER DRIVER DEFAULT
SETTINGS .................................................................. 1-11
CHAPTER 2
PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH
PRINTING FROM A MACINTOSH
BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE ............................... 2-2
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SELECTING PAPER SETTINGS ........................ 2-2
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PRINTING........................................................... 2-4
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SELECTING THE PAPER................................... 2-7
USING ACCOUNT NUMBERS WHEN PRINTING..... 2-8
CHAPTER 3
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS
FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS ........................... 3-2
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TWO-SIDED PRINTING ..................................... 3-2
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FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER... 3-4
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE .. 3-5
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STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN
OUTPUT ............................................................. 3-7
OUTPUT ............................................................. 3-7
CHAPTER 4
CONVENIENT PRINT FUNCTIONS
CONVENIENT PRINT FUNCTIONS
CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS..................... 4-2
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CREATING A PAMPHLET
(Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)................................ 4-2
(Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)................................ 4-2
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INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift)........ 4-4
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ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees) .......................................... 4-6
(Rotate 180 degrees) .......................................... 4-6
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ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Scale/XY-Zoom) ................................................. 4-7
(Scale/XY-Zoom) ................................................. 4-7
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REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image)........... 4-9
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ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND
CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE
(Image Adjustment) ............................................. 4-10
CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE
(Image Adjustment) ............................................. 4-10
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PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK
(Text To Black/Vector To Black) ........................... 4-11
(Text To Black/Vector To Black) ........................... 4-11
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ADDING A WATERMARK TO PRINTED PAGES
(Watermark) ........................................................ 4-12
(Watermark) ........................................................ 4-12
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CREATING OVERLAYS FOR PRINT DATA
(Overlays) ............................................................ 4-14
(Overlays) ............................................................ 4-14
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PRINTING SPECIFIED PAGES ON DIFFERENT
PAPER (Different Paper) ..................................... 4-15
PAPER (Different Paper) ..................................... 4-15
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ADDING INSERTS WHEN PRINTING ON
TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) . 4-17
TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) . 4-17
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PRINTING A CARBON COPY (Carbon Copy).... 4-18
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USING TWO MACHINES TO PRINT A LARGE
PRINT JOB (Tandem Print) ................................. 4-19
PRINT JOB (Tandem Print) ................................. 4-19
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SAVING AND USING PRINT FILES
(Retention/Document Filing)................................ 4-20
(Retention/Document Filing)................................ 4-20
