README2.TXT Driver File Contents (z34581en.exe)

README SUPPLEMENT FOR PS DRIVERS
Last Modified: 2007/12/07

1. Note for HP LJ8100 users.
The older Hewlett Packard LaserJet 8100 PCL 6 driver may interfere with 
the PostScript driver.  To avoid this problem use LaserJet 8100 PCL6 driver 
V4.3.2.38 or later.

2. Collation
When printing multiple copies, turn off collation in the application and 
turn "Collate" on, on the "DeviceOption" tab.  With some applications, 
collation may significantly slow down your computer.  And, some functions 
may not work correctly.

3. Collation
(Windows 2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
Though "Collated" check box becomes available after setting multiple 
numbers of copies by "Copy Count:" in "Advanced Options" dialog, 
be sure to set "Collated" check box OFF in performing printing.
Collate function must be set by "Document Options" - "Printer Features"-
"Collate" in "Advanced Options" dialog. 

4. Sample Print/Locked Print without HDD.
(Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista, Macintosh)
When the HDD is not installed, the printer do not support Sample Print 
and Locked Print, and these are automatically disabled.  The printer will 
print the job as Normal Print.
Even though the HDD is not installed, "Sample Print" and "Locked Print" 
can be selected in the driver.

5. Sample Print from IE5.
When printing multiple copies with "Sample Print" using IE5, all 
copies are printed instead of any one copy.
The document is also stored in the "Sample Print", and it consists of 
the multiple copies.

6. Printing from NetScape4.7
(Macintosh)
In Printing with NetScape 4.7, it may cause gridlock and the termination 
of the application in use.
If you use NetScape, be sure to use NetScape 6 or later. 

7. MS Word98 document with mixed orientation.
(Macintosh)
Printing of Macintosh MS Word98 document with mixed paper orientation may 
produce unexpected result if multiple copies, staple, or duplex is selected.

8. Staple/Punch
(Windows NT4/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista, Macintosh)
When setting staple or punch, specify Finisher Tray for the Destination.
If print without setting as above, staple/punch will be cancelled.

9. Staple/Punch Position
(Windows NT4/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista, Macintosh)
If print with staple/punch setting in landscape document, staple/punch 
will not be done in the specified position.
The position of staple/punch will be different depending on the OS and 
application in use. 
If the position of staple/punch is different from what you expected, 
please adjust it by yourself.

10. Printing from PageMaker
(Macintosh)
When printing a document from Macintosh PageMaker, the printer may show 
"Load Letter" on the operation panel and wait for letter paper.  
In order to avoid this wait, set letter paper in one of the input tray, or 
turn off Macintosh "Background Print".  
(Note you have to turn off "Background Print" from the Finder.)

11. Paper Type
Some paper types can only be fed from Bypass Tray, such as Labels, Thick, 
Transparency, etc.
If you want to specify one of these paper types, please set the Paper Source 
to Bypass Tray not to AutoSelect Tray.


12. Watermark and QuarkXpress 4.1
(Windows 95/98/Me, Macintosh)
QuarkXpress 4.1 document may not be printed as expected if Watermark 
is selected. 

13. Custom Size Setup
(Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
Warning dialog may be displayed even though entering the values within 
maximum and minimum available values for custom size specified in custom 
size setup dialog. In this case, please reduce the values to be less than 
the entered values even if they are within the available range.

14. Printing Custom Size Document from MS-Word
(Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
When printing MS Word document using Custom Size, the document may not as 
expected.

15. Printing Custom Size Document from Acrobat
(Windows 95/98/Me)
Neither Acrobat 5 nor Acrobat Reader 5 can use "Other Custom Paper". 
Use other custom size selection.

16. Data Format
(Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
Be sure to select "ASCII" to perform "Data format"(Windows 9x) or 
"Output Protocol"(Windows NT4/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista).
If set to "BCP" or "Binary" to perform above operation, it may cause 
PS error or incorrect setting of numbers of copies.

17. Separator Page
(Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
If a Separator Page is selected, some document may not be printed 
as expected.

18. Custom Size setting
(MacOSX Classic Mode)
If click "OK"button without naming Custom Size newly created on MacOSX 
Classic Mode, application may be terminated.
When set Custom Size on MacOSX Classic Mode, be sure to enter the newly 
created Custom Size name before click "OK" button. 

19. Printing from PageMaker
(Macintosh)
If print with "Sample Print", "Locked Print" or "User Code" with the 
application except PageMaker and print with PageMaker after that, 
the previous setting of  "Sample Print", "Locked Print" or "User Code" 
is succeeded to the next printing with PageMaker.

20. Page Count in Duplex Printing
If specify Duplex in printing the document ends up with odd page number, 
blank page may be added in the end automatically depending on the 
combination of PostScript driver and application. 
The blank page added automatically is counted as 1 printed page in 
Black & White. 

21.Form To Tray Assignment
(Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
Do not select "Form To Tray Assignment" item in "Device setting" tab.

22. Rotate function
(Windows 95/98/Me)
Rotate function does not work for landscape documents.

23. Page Layout (N-up) function
(Windows NT4.0)
Page Layout (N-up) function does not work with MS-Word2002.

24. Page Layout (Booklet) function
Booklet printing does not operate properly in printing under Acrobat.

25. Disorder when pressing "Stop"button in using MacOSX Classic Mode 
(Macintosh)
If stop printing with "Stop" button in using the printer with MacOSX 
Classic Mode, sometimes printer freezes with "Waiting..." status.

26. Preprinted, Prepunched and Letterhead paper types
If use Preprinted, Prepunched or Letterhead paper types for the printing of 
Landscape document,  it might be printed with the unexpected orientation.

27. Printing the document with the plural Simplified Chinese fonts.
(Windows XP/Server2003/Vista)
The document with the plural Simplified Chinese fonts might not be printed 
as expected.

28. Printing from PageMaker
If you use PageMaker in the Simplified Chinese environment, please use 
the English-language version of PPD file.
When PageMaker is used for the Simplified Chinese-language version's PPD 
file, the items of "Destination" may not be displayed.

29. Watermark
(Windows NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista)
Only English can be used in Text of Watermark.

30. Printing from Visio2002 with resolution of 1200dpi
Printing from Visio2002 with resolution of 1200dpi may not be performed
properly. In such case, set the resolution lower than 600 dpi.

31. Print From Microsoft Word enabling Slip Sheet
If print from Microsoft Word enabling Slip Sheet, Slip Sheet feeding may
not be conducted properly.In this case, perform printing after selecting
"Default Tray" in "Page Setup" -> "Paper Source".

32. Output Protocol
When output destination of installed driver is network port, output protocol
will be set to binary. If redirect the output to LPT1 or USB port remaining
the above setting, PS Error may occur. If redirect the output destination from
network port to LPT1 or USB port, please set the output protocol to ASCII.

33. Printing from CorelDraw with "Different paper for first page" setting
(Windows 95/98/Me)
When printing from CorelDraw, "Different paper for first page" function is 
unavailable.All the pages will be fed from the Paper Source Tray that the
first page is fed from.

34. Displayed file names on the operation panel.
If print a data whose file name includes Chinese, Korean, etc.(languages 
other than Latin1), the file name will not be displayed correctly on the 
operation panel. 

35.Black or gray fonts/graphics may be printed in the color mixture of CMYK 
toners instead of only black toner depending on application.

36. Image Smoothing
When "Image Smoothing" applied to image data with IndexColor mode, 
the printing quality of the image may not be the best. 
Please turn "Image Smoothing" off before printing under the circumstances.

37. Fit to paper
(Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista/Macintosh)
The "Fit to paper" function does not work when using custom paper size.

38. Page Layout (N-up) function
When printing in Page Layout (N-up) with selection of Full Bleed Paper Size,
for some applications and OS, the real printed document size may be slightly 
larger than the size printed in normal paper size.

39. Documents that include a "Binary EPS" file
Documents including a "Binary EPS" file might be printed as garbage characters.
Workaround: Apply the following settings to the MFP/Printer and PS3 driver.
For Windows and Macintosh users:
- MFP/Printer: Set the "PS Data Format" setting to "Binary".
For Windows users:
- PS3 driver: Set the "Data format"(Windows 9x/Me) or "Output Protocol"
  (Windows NT4/2000/XP/Server2003/Vista) setting to Binary or ASCII.
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  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

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  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

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