Change Virtual Printer Settings
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Change Virtual Printer Settings
Use this page to make changes to a virtual printer's settings.
Note
- These settings can be made only when you are logged on as Administrator; otherwise, the machine's current settings for each item are displayed.
- Some items may not appear depending on machine type or configuration.
General Settings
You can change the virtual printer's name and the protocol it is using.
Virtual Printer Name
Enter a new virtual printer name, using up to 47 characters.
Note
- This option is available only if [Protocol] is set to [TCP/IP (Unspecified, Normal)], [TCP/IP (Unspecified, Priority)], or [TCP/IP (RHPP)].
Protocol
Select the protocol that you want the virtual printer to use.
System
Configure the virtual printer's settings for basic operations.
Print Error Report
Select to have an error report printed if an error occurs during print data processing.
This setting is available when you use an RPCS or PS3 printer driver, or when you select PDF printing.
Job Separation
Completes sets of copies and shifts the output position of each. When printing large numbers of multiple-sheet jobs, the output can be automatically separated.
Rotate by 180 Degrees
Select whether to rotate images by 180 degrees before printing.
Memory Usage
Select memory usage priority.
Select an option according to paper size, print resolution, and printer language used.
Font Priority
This setting uses memory for registering fonts and foreign characters.
Frame Priority
This setting uses memory for high speed printing.
Duplex
Select to print on both sides of each page. When [On] is selected, select the binding orientation also.
Copies
Enter the default number of copies. Available values are between 1 and 999.
Blank Page Print
Select whether to print blank pages.
B&W Page Detect
Select whether to automatically switch the print mode between color and black-and-white according to the job data. To do so, specify whether to switch the print mode is per page or per job.
Per Page
Switches between color and black-and-white at every page in the job.
Per Job
Switches from black-and-white to color only once in a job (document).
Note
- If [Per Job] is selected, the printer receives the job in black-and-white mode. The printer switches to color mode when it detects a color page in the job. Once the printer mode is switched to color, the printer keeps printing in color mode even if it finds a black-and-white page.
Off
Disables auto-switching between color and black-and-white modes.
Edge Smoothing
Select to enable edge smoothing.
When [On] is selected, jagged border lines of characters or images appear smoother.
Toner Saving
Select to enable toner saving mode.
When [On] is selected, a certain amount of dots are eliminated from black areas.
Note
- If [Toner Saving] is [On], [Edge Smoothing] is ignored, even if it is [On].
Sub Paper Size
Select whether to switch the paper size between A4 and Letter (8 ½ x 11).
Note
- A4 and Letter (8 ½ x 11) have different maximum printable areas. Therefore, if you enable the switching option, images that extend beyond the printable area may be cropped.
Input Tray
Select a paper tray for printing.
Page Size
Select the default paper size.
Paper Type
Select the paper type.
Output Tray
Select the output tray.
Letterhead Setting
Select to have the letterhead printed.
Off
Does not perform letterhead printing.
Auto Detect
Perform letterhead printing only when letterhead paper is specified.
On (Always)
Always perform letterhead printing.
Edge to Edge Print
Select to print over the whole sheet area, leaving no edge borders.
Selecting [On] results in output leaving no borders.
Staple Settings
Select whether or not to staple each copy, and if yes, select the staple position.
Off
Do not staple.
Top 2
Staple the top of the paper in two positions.
Top Left
Staple the top left of the paper in one position. Staple orientation is vertical.
Top Left Slant
Staple the top left of the paper in one position. Staple orientation is slanted.
Top Right
Staple the top right of the paper in one position. Staple orientation is vertical.
Top Right Slant
Staple the top right of the paper in one position. Staple orientation is slanted.
Left 2
Staple the left side of the paper in two positions.
Right 2
Staple the right side of the paper in two positions.
Center
Staple the center of the paper in two positions.
Punch Settings
Select whether or not to punch the printed paper, and if yes, select the punch position.
Off
Do not punch.
Top 2, Top 3, Top 4, Left 2, Left 3, Left 4, Right 2, Right 3, Right 4
The above are the number of punch holes and their positions.
PCL Menu
Make settings for PCL printing.
Note
- Each of values set in the [PCL Menu] area may be reset to default by the validity test, performed when PCL is started.
Orientation
Select the page orientation.
Form Lines
Enter the number of lines per page. You can enter between 5 and 128 lines.
Font Source
Set the default font location.
Font Number
Set the ID of the default font you want to use.
Point Size
Set the point size you want for the default font. You can enter between 4 and 999.75, in increments of 0.25.
Font Pitch
Set the number of characters per inch you want for the default font. You can enter between 0.44 and 99.99, in increments of 0.01.
Symbol Set
Specify the default font character set.
Courier Font
Select a courier font type.
Extend A4 Width
Select to increase the width of the printable area for A4 paper, leaving narrow side margins.
Append CR to LF
Select to add a CR code to each LF code.
Resolution
Set the print resolution in dots per inch.
PS Menu
Make settings for PS printing.
Job Timeout
Select whether or not to apply a timeout limit if the machine takes longer than a specified time to process a job.
To apply a timeout limit, select "Use Machine Settings", and then specify the time that must elapse (up to 999 seconds) before the timeout is applied.
If you enter "0", the machine does not apply a timeout limit.
Wait Timeout
Select whether or not to apply a timeout limit if the machine waits longer than a specified time for job data.
To apply a timeout limit, select "Use Machine Settings", and then specify the time that must elapse (up to 999 seconds) before the timeout is applied.
If you enter "0", the machine does not apply a timeout limit.
Data Format
Select the data format.
Resolution
Set the print resolution in dots per inch.
Color Setting
Select whether to apply color correction when converting an RGB color image into a CMYK color image, and if yes, select the correction level.
Color Profile
Select the color profile you want to use.
Auto
The printer automatically selects an appropriate color profile according to the job data.
Presentation
Text color reproduction is improved.
Solid color
Solid color area reproduction is improved (optimal for artwork and graphics).
Photographic
Gray scale image reproduction is improved.
User Setting
The color profile embedded in the job data is used.
Process Color Model
Select the process color model that you want to apply.
Orientation Auto Detect
Specify whether or not the machine automatically detects the image orientation (Portrait/Landscape) of the job data it receives.
To enable auto detection of orientation, select [On].
PDF Menu
Make settings for PDF printing.
Resolution
Set the print resolution in dots per inch.
Color Setting
Select whether to apply color correction when converting an RGB color image into a CMYK color image, and if yes, select the correction level.
Color Profile
Select the color profile you want to use.
Auto
The printer automatically selects an appropriate color profile according to the job data.
Presentation
Text color reproduction is improved.
Solid color
Solid color area reproduction is improved (optimal for artwork and graphics).
Photographic
Gray scale image reproduction is improved.
User Setting
The color profile embedded in the job data is used.
Process Color Model
Select the process color model that you want to apply.
Orientation Auto Detect
Specify whether or not the machine automatically detects the image orientation (Portrait/Landscape) of the job data it receives.
To enable auto detection of orientation, select [On].
RHPP Settings
Make settings for RHPP printing.
After Errors Are Solved
Select an option to specify how jobs are handled after errors are cleared.
When Errors Occur
Select an option to specify how jobs are handled if an error occurs.
When Print Job Is Interrupted
Select an option to specify how jobs are handled if they are interrupted.
RHPP Timeout
Specify an RHPP timeout period within the range of 0 to 90,000 milliseconds.
After Misfed Paper Is Removed
Select an option to specify how the job is handled after misfed paper is removed.
Buttons
[Refresh]
Click to update the currently displayed information.
Note
- Before making the settings, click [Refresh] to obtain the machine's current status.
[OK]
Click to apply the settings.
[Cancel]
Click to cancel the settings.