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3 Software overview This chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details about installing and using the software are exed in the Software Section. This chapter includes: • Supplied software • Printer driver features • System requirements Supplied software You must install the printer software using the supplied CDs after you have set up your printer and connected it to your computer. Each CD provides you with the following software: CD printer software CD Windows Contents • Printer driver: Use this driver to take full advantage of your printer's features. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. • Direct Printing Utility: This program allows you to print PDF files easily. • Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use the PostScript driver to print documents with complex fonts and graphics in the PostScript language. • User's Guide in PDF Linux • Printer driver: Use this driver to run your printer from a Linux computer and print documents. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. Macintosh • Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file: Use this file to run your printer from a Macintosh computer and print documents. • Smart Panel: This program allows you to monitor the printer's status and alerts you when an error occurs during printing. network utilities CD (ML-4551N, ML-4551ND only) Windows • SyncThru™ Web Admin Service: Use this web-based program to remotely manage, monitor, and troubleshoot network printers. • Set IP: Use this program to set your printer's TCP/IP addresses. • Network Printer User's Guide in PDF 3.1

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	9
Special features	9
Printer overview	11
Front view	11
Rear view	11
Control panel overview	12
Finding more information	12
Selecting a location	13
System setup	14
Using control panel menus	14
Accessing control panel menus	14
Menu overview	15
Job manager menu	15
1. Information menu	15
2. Layout menu	16
3. Paper menu	17
Graphic menu	17
System Setup menu	18
Emulation menu	19
Network menu	20
Printing a demo page	21
Changing the display language	21
Using toner save mode	21
Using the control panel button	21
From the software application	21
Software overview	22
Supplied software	22
Printer driver features	23
System requirements	23
Network setup	25
Introduction	25
Via network administration programs	25
Via the control panel	25
Supported operating systems	26
Configuring TCP/IP	26
Static addressing	26
Dynamic addressing (BOOTP/DHCP)	26
Configuring EtherTalk	26
Configuring IPX frame types	27
Setting Ethernet speed	27
Restoring the network configuration	27
Printing a network configuration page	27
Loading print media	28
Selecting print media	28
Supported sizes of paper	29
Guidelines for selecting and storing print media	30
Loading paper	31
Using the standard tray or the optional trays	32
Changing the size of the paper in the tray	32
Using the multi-purpose tray	33
Using manual feed mode	34
Selecting an output location	35
Printing to the output tray (Face down)	35
Printing to the rear cover (Face up)	35
Basic printing	36
Printing a document	36
Canceling a print job	36
Ordering supplies and accessories	37
Toner cartridges	37
Accessories	37
How to purchase	37
Maintenance	38
Printing information pages	38
Cleaning the printer	38
Cleaning the outside of the printer	38
Cleaning the inside of the printer	38
Maintaining the toner cartridge	40
Checking the remaining toner	41
Redistributing toner cartridge	41
Replacing the toner cartridge	42
Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner message	44
Maintenance parts	44
Troubleshooting	45
Clearing paper jams	45
In the paper feed area	46
Around the toner cartridge	47
In the paper exit area	48
In the duplex unit area	48
Tips for avoiding paper jams	49
Troubleshooting checklist	49
Understanding the status LED	50
Understanding display messages	50
Toner cartridge-related messages	52
Solving general printing problems	53
Solving print quality problems	55
Common Windows problems	57
Common PostScript problems	57
Common Linux problems	58
Common Macintosh problems	58
Installing accessories	59
Precautions when installing accessories	59
Installing a dual in-line memory module (DIMM)	59
Setting the memory in the PostScript printer properties	60
Removing a DIMM	61
Installing a network interface card	61
Using the hard disk	62
Installing the hard disk	62
Printing with the optional hard disk	64
Specifications	66
Printer specifications	66
Index	68
Software section	70
Software section Contents	71
Installing Printer Software in Windows	74
Installing Printer Software	74
Installing Software for Local Printing	74
Installing Software for Network Printing	77
Changing the Software Language	80
Reinstalling Printer Software	80
Removing Printer Software	81
Basic Printing	82
Printing a Document	82
Printer Settings	83
Layout Tab	83
Paper Tab	84
Graphics Tab	85
Extras Tab	86
About Tab	87
Printer Tab	87
Using a Favorite Setting	87
Using Help	87
Advanced Printing	88
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper (N-Up Printing)	88
Printing Posters	89
Printing Booklets	89
Printing on Both Sides of Paper	90
Printing a Reduced or Enlarged Document	90
Fitting Your Document to a Selected Paper Size	90
Using Watermarks	91
Using an Existing Watermark	91
Creating a Watermark	91
Editing a Watermark	91
Deleting a Watermark	91
Using Overlays	92
What is an Overlay?	92
Creating a New Page Overlay	92
Using a Page Overlay	92
Deleting a Page Overlay	92
Using Windows PostScript Driver	93
Printer Settings	93
Advanced	93
Using Help	93
Using Direct Print Utility	94
Overview Direct Print Utility	94
Printing	94
From the Direct Print Utility window	94
Using the shortcut icon	94
Using the right-click menu	94
Sharing the Printer Locally	95
Setting Up a Host Computer	95
Setting Up a Client Computer	95
Using Smart Panel	96
Understanding Smart Panel	96
Opening the Troubleshooting Guide	97
Using Printer Settings Utility	97
Using Onscreen Help File	97
Changing the Smart Panel Program Settings	97
Using Your Printer in Linux	98
Getting Started	98
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	98
Installing the Unified Linux Driver	98
Uninstalling the Unified Linux Driver	99
Using the Unified Driver Configurator	100
Opening the Unified Driver Configurator	100
Printers Configuration	100
Ports Configuration	101
Configuring Printer Properties	101
Printing a Document	102
Printing from Applications	102
Printing Files	102
Using Your Printer with a Macintosh	103
Installing Software for Macintosh	103
Setting Up the Printer	104
For a Network-connected Macintosh	104
For a USB-connected Macintosh	104
Printing	105
Printing a Document	105
Changing Printer Settings	105
Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper	106
Duplex Printing	107
Software section Index	108
A	108
B	108
D	108
E	108
F	108
G	108
H	108
I	108
L	108
M	108
N	108
O	108
P	108
R	108
S	108
T	109
U	109