Konica Minolta bizhub PRO 950 User Manual

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bizhub PRO 950 2-1
2Overview
The image controller feature enables the copier to connect to computers and 
networks to use as a printer.
Copier
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2.1 Printer Driver
This printing system is equipped with the PCL and the optional PostScript3 
(PostScript PPD/PS Plug-in) printer functions.
In order to use this printing system, it is necessary to install a printer driver in 
a computer.
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Note 
Refer to “Installation of the printer driver (Windows) (Manual installation 
using the Add Printer wizard)” on page4-1 and “Installation of the printer 
driver (Macintosh)” on page 5-1 for more information about installation of 
printer driver.
Refer to the “User’s Guide (PostScript3 Plug-in Driver)” for more informa-
tion about Plug-in Driver.
Printer DriverCompliant OS
PCL Printer Driver Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/
Server 2008
PostScript PPD Printer Driver 
(optional PostScript kit required)
• About how to receive the op-
tional PostScript PPD driver, 
contact your service represent-
ative.Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/
Server 2008
Mac OS X v10.3x - v10.5x
Linux
PS Plug-in Driver Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Server 2003/
Server 2008
Mac OS X
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2.2 Composition of a product
This image controller is equipped with an Ethernet compatible network port 
and a USB port (USB 2.0).
2.2.1 Memory
The image controller is equipped with 2GB memory by default.
2.2.2 Other options
The following options installed on the printer enables variable functions.
-Paper Source option (LU-407 / LU-408) enables to select Tray 4.
-Installing the Finisher (FS-528 / FS-611) enables to use “Staple”, “Center 
Staple and Fold (FS-611 only)” and “Multi-Half Fold/Multi Letter Fold (FS-
611only)” function.
-Installing the Punch kit (PK-503/PK-504/PK-505), Punch Z-Fold Unit (ZU-
607) and Stream Punch (GP-501) enables to use the punch functions.
-Installing the Cover Sheet Feeder (PI-506) enables to select “PI Cover 
Sheet”.
-Punch Z-Fold Unit Option (ZU-607) enables to select “Z Fold” function.
-Trimmer Unit option (TU-502) enables to select “Center Staple and Fold 
+ Trim” function.
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Note 
Installing various options built in the copier properly on the printer driver 
allows you to use a variety of printing functions shared by the copier.
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2.3 Connections of the Image Controller
You can use the copier as a printer by connecting image controller to a com-
puter (using with USB connection) or a network (using with Ethernet connec-
tion).
2.3.1 Ethernet Connection
You can also connect the copier to computers supporting Ethernet. 
Several alternatives can be considered in the Ethernet connection. In any of 
them, you must set up the printer driver in each computer after configuring 
the network (such as TCP/IP settings) for the image controller or the comput-
ers.
The following print patterns are shown here as examples.
-SMB printing, lpr/lpd printing, Direct printing, Raw (Port9100, Setting can 
be made for up to 6 ports) printing, Web service print
-Printing in which AppleTalk, Bonjour from Macintosh is used.
(An optional PS expansion kit will be required.)
-IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) printing
-Printing in which Novell NetWare is used.
2.3.2 USB Connection
The USB interface can be connected to a computer.
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2.4 Product Specifications
Type
Type: Built-in box type for the KONICA MINOLTA Printer/
Copier
Functions
Resolution: Printing System: 600 x 600 dpi
Scanning resolution: 200 dpi / 300 dpi / 400 dpi / 
600 dpi
Gradation: binary
Printable Area: Standard: Margin 2.8 mm (left, right, top 
and bottom without variation)
Non-standard pa-
per:Width: 100-303mm
Length: 140-460mm
No. of Print: 1 to 9999
Continuous print 
speed:95 ppm (A4, 8.5 x 11) / (600 x 600 dpi)
Page Description Lan-
guage:PCL5e/6
PostScript 3
MetaFrame operating 
environments:The operations of this printer driver is checked only in 
the following environments.
Server OS: Windows 2000 Server/
Server 2003/Server 2008
MetaFrame: Citrix
® MetaFrame XP® Pres-
entation Server, Feature Re-
lease 3 Citrix
® MetaFrame® 
Presentation Server 3.0
Client OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
ICAClient: ICA32bit
• For operations in the configuration other than the 
above, contact your service representative.
Printer Driver: Printer driver for Windows 
PS printer driver for Windows (optional PS expansion 
kit required)
PS printer driver for Mac OS X (optional PS expansion 
kit required)
PS printer driver for Linux (optional PS expansion kit 
required)
Network Functions
Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, EtherTalk
Compliant OS (NOS): Novell NetWare (3.x, 4.x-6), Windows 2000/XP/Vista/
Server 2003/Server 2008, Mac OS X v10.3x - v10.5x
Multiple Protocols: Automatic selection
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2.4.1 Restrictive Conditions
Although the Weekly Timer function of the main body printer is available in 
the Printer mode, the power is not turned off until the data output is finished 
when print data remains in the Image memory. 
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Note 
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printing Method: SMB printing (TCP/IP) / LPD/LPR (TCP/IP) / RAW 
(Port9100, Setting can be made for up to 6 ports) /IPP 
(TCP/IP), Web service print (TCP/IP), Bonjour (TCP/IP), 
Pserver (IPX/SPX) / NPrinter/RPrinter (IPX/SPX) / Ap-
pleTalk (EtherTalk)
Compliant Web 
Browser:Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later* recommended 
(JavaScript enabled)
Mozilla FireFox 1.0 or later
(JavaScript enabled, Cookies enabled)
Netscape Navigator 7.02 or later (JavaScript enabled, 
Cookies enabled)
Flash Player Ver 7.0 or later (In case of seeing in Flash 
form)
* Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML)3.x must be installed 
when using Internet Explorer 5.5.
Paper Type
Paper: Same as the copier
Paper Type: Same as the copier
Machine Data
CPU: Pentium M 2.0GHz (Memory Access Speed 533MHz)
System Memory: 2GB
Power: Obtain from main body printer
Network Interface: Ethernet (1000BASE-T / 100Base-TX / 10Base-T)
Operating Environment
Temperature: Same as the copier
Humidity: Same as the copier
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bizhub PRO 950 3-1
3 Installation of the printer driver 
(Windows) (Easy installation using the 
installer)
This installer automatically detects wh ether this machine is connected via 
USB or on the same TCP/IP network as the computer, then installs the 
required printer driver. You can also manually specify the connection 
destination during installation.
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Note 
The printer driver which can be insta lled as described in this section is 
“PCL Driver” only.
Refer to “Compliant OS” on page 4-1 for more information about compli-ant OS.
Refer to “Installation of the printer  driver (Windows) (Manual installation 
using the Add Printer wizard)” on pa ge 4-1 when installing the printer 
driver with “PostScript PPD” or refer  to “Windows Vista/Server 2008” on 
page 4-2 when installing the printer driver manually.
Refer to “Mac OS X (10. 3/10.4/10.5)” on page 5-1 when installing to Mac-
intosh.
Refer to User’s Guide in the CD-ROM  separately provided when installing 
to Linux.
Installation of the printer driver
1Insert the “Driver CD” into the CD-R OM tray of the personal computer.
– Check that the installer starts up, and then continue with step 2.
– If the installer does not start up, open the printer driver folder on the  CD-ROM, double-click “Setup.exe” for the 32bit editions OS and 
“Setup64.exe” for the 64bit editions OS, and then proceed to Step 
3.
– When a screen relevant  to “User account control” is displayed while 
in installation in Windows Vista/Se rver 2008, click [Allow] or [Con-
tinue].
2Click [Printer Install].
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3Read through the License Agree-
ment and click [AGREE].
– Language for the display can be 
changed in the pull-down menu 
on the lower left side of the win-
dow.
– Windows Vista screens are indi-
cated here for description.
4Select [Install printers/MFPs] and 
click [Next].
[Select Printer/MFP to install] win-
dow appears.
5Select and install a copier. A copier can be selected by either way of 
two as shown below.
– Selection from list detected
When a copier is detected, for in-
stance, the driver name (KONICA 
MINOLTA 950 PCL) is displayed 
on the screen as shown below. 
Then select [Select Printers/
MFPs to Install from the List. You 
can select Multiple Printers/
MFPs], turn the check box on the 
left of the driver name to ON and 
click [Next].
– [Confirm Installation Settings] window is displayed.
– If no copier is detected, If the printer is not detected, turn off this 
machine, then on again. When turning off the power, then on again, 
wait at least 10 seconds before turning it on again. Otherwise, this 
machine may not function properly.
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bizhub PRO 950 3-3– If the connection of this machine 
cannot be recognized, or when 
specifying manually:
To specify a unit manually, select 
[Specify the Printer/MFP Except 
for the Above] and click the [Re-
fer to].
– [Manual Settings] window ap-
pears.
– Select either [Printer Path], [IP 
v4, IPv6 Address], [IP Host 
Name] or [Local Port] and enter 
information as required. Then 
click the [OK].
– [Select Printers/MFPs to install] 
window appears again. Click the 
[Next].
– [Confirm Installation Settings] 
window is appears.
6Installation setting condition is dis-
played. Check the setting and click 
[Install].
– The printer driver is installed and 
the [Finish Installing Drivers] win-
dow appears.
– If the Windows Logo Testing or 
Digital Signature dialog box ap-
pears, click the [Continue] or 
[Yes].
7Click [Finish].
Installation is completed.
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