KYOCERA Mac Driver Setup Guide

Mac Driver
Setup Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Installation
Package Installer Setup.....................................................................................................................1-1
Adding Printers.................................................................................................................................. 1-4
Switching to PCL Mode or PDF Mode.............................................................................................. 1-8
Configuring Installable Options..........................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2 PDL Switch Tool
PDL Switch Preference Pane............................................................................................................2-1
Switching between KPDL, PDF, and PCL Modes............................................................................. 2-2
Uninstalling the PDL Switch Tool...................................................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3 PCL Mode and PDF Mode Features
Print Dialog........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Standard Panes for PCL Mode (Raster Driver) and PDF Mode....................................................... 3-1
Layout Pane................................................................................................................................. 3-1
Paper Handling Pane...................................................................................................................3-1
Paper Feed Pane........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Cover Page Pane........................................................................................................................ 3-2
Print Panel Pane..........................................................................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Print Panel Application
Printer Pane....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Basic Pane......................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Layout Pane....................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Finishing Pane................................................................................................................................... 4-2
Imaging Pane..................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Job Pane............................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Watermark Pane................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Net Manager Pane.............................................................................................................................4-5
About Dialog...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Data Collection.............................................................................................................................4-7
Supported Print Features...................................................................................................................4-7
Chapter 5 PCL and PDF Comparison with KPDL
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1 Installation
Installation
Mac Driver 4.2 supports Mac OS X 10.9 and later. Its PCL Mode and PDF Mode
can be installed by running the provided package installer. A user account with
administrative rights is required to perform the installation. The recommended steps
are described below.
Package Installer Setup
You can install the driver using the provided package installer.
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Double-click the .DMG file to run the installer.
3
Click Continue to proceed to the license agreement page.
In the installer dialog, click Continue to proceed to the readme page.
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Review the Software License Agreement, and then click Continue.
5
Click Agree to accept the terms of the license agreement.
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Click Install and enter the admin password to complete the standard
installation. Alternatively, you can select Customize to perform a custom
installation. For custom installation, select the Print Option Pane checkbox to
install the Print Option Pane.
Standard Installation Page
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Custom Installation Page
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Click Close to exit when the installation is complete.
Adding Printers
After you install the driver, you can add the printers to be used on the system.
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Open System Preferences and click Printers & Scanners (this may also be
called Print & Scan or Print & FAX, depending on the Mac OS X version you are
using).
2
In the Print & Fax dialog, you can click the “+” icon at the bottom of the Printers
list to open the Add Printer dialog (this may also be called Add. depending on
the Mac OS X version you are using).
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To add a printer, you must first choose a connection type—Bonjour, IP Printer, or
Windows. If you choose the Default connection type, Printer Setup Utility displays a
list of all available printers with Bonjour support.
When you select a printer to add to the Printers list, Printer Setup Utility retrieves the
selected printer’s address, icon, and model information. Printer Setup Utility then uses
this information to create a new printer queue, and then adds the printer to the list
when you click Add.
On Mac OS 10.10 and later, Secure AirPrint may be selected by default.
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For better printing support, it is recommended to use Line Printer Daemon (LPD) for
the protocol. To add an LPR printer that uses IP, enter the printer’s DNS host name
or IP address and then select the appropriate model from the Print Using menu. The
matching PPD for the printer is automatically selected by the OS.
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Installable options must be set manually after you switch to PCL mode or
PDF mode.
Switching to PCL Mode or PDF Mode
After you install the driver and add at least one printer, you can switch the driver to
either PCL mode or PDF mode.
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Open System Preferences > Select PDL.
Select a printer from the Printers list.
Select PCL or PDF from the Page Description Languages dtop-down menu.
Click Apply.
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Switch to PCL
Switch to PDF
Configuring Installable Options
After you switch the driver to PCL mode or PDF mode, you can set up the installable
options for the printer.
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Click Print & Fax from System Preferences.
Select a printer from the Printers list.
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Click Options & Supplies.
Click the Driver tab to modify the installable options.
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PDL Switch Tool
Once the driver package is installed, the PDL switch tool appears in the System
Preferences dialog under Other > Select PDL. The PDL switch tool only works with
Mac Driver 4.0 and later, and the models supported by the driver.
PDL Switch Preference Pane
The PDL Switch preference pane is made up of 3 main components: Discovery,
Device Status, and PDL Control.
Discovery
The Printers list displays the printers discovered by the driver. The current
printer is selected.
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PDL Switch Tool
Device Status
The upper section shows the properties of the selected printer, including its
current status.
PDL Control
The lower section allows you to modify the PDL. After switching the PDL, all
open applications need to be restarted for the changes to take effect
Switching between KPDL, PDF, and PCL Modes
The following steps describe how to switch between KPDL, PDF, and PCL modes.
1. Open System Preferences > Select PDL.
2. Select a printer from the Printers list.
3. Select KPDL, PDF, or PCL from the Page Description Languages drop-down
menu.
4. Click Apply.
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PDL Switch Tool
Uninstalling the PDL Switch Tool
The PDL switch tool can be uninstalled from System Preferences.
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Right-click the Select PDL icon and then click Remove “Select PDL” Preference
Pane.
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3 PCL Mode and PDF Mode
Features
PCL Mode and PDF Mode Features
Print Dialog
The Print dialog appears when you select Print from the File menu of an application.
The Print dialog has some settings panes provided by the OS and can also be
extended to allow for third-party customization.
Standard Panes for PCL Mode (Raster Driver) and PDF Mode
The printing system uses information from the PPD file to populate many of the
model-specific features in these panes located at the bottom of the Print dialog. Actual
selections vary by OS.
Layout Pane
The Layout pane provides settings for pages per sheet, border, and duplex.
Paper Handling Pane
The Paper Handling pane provides settings for destination paper size after scaling.
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PCL Mode and PDF Mode Features
Paper Feed Pane
The Paper Feed pane provides settings for selecting the paper input tray.
Cover Page Pane
The Cover Page pane provides settings for printing a cover page with predefined
types and/or billing information.
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PCL Mode and PDF Mode Features
Print Panel Pane
The Print Panel pane allows users to launch the external Print Panel application
directly from the Print dialog, modify print settings, and apply the settings to the
current print job.
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Print Panel Application
The Print Panel application is the main part of Mac Driver 4.2. Users can modify,
save, and load permanent or temporary print settings. It can be launched from the
Launchpad or from the Print dialog.
Printer Pane
The Printer pane displays all installed Mac Driver 4.2 printer instances. Users can use
this pane to choose a printer, and change print settings and installable options. When
launched from the Print dialog, this pane is hidden, as settings can only be set for the
current printer in the Print dialog.
Printer Pane – PCL Mode
Printer Pane – PDF Mode
Basic Pane
The Basic pane contains the most commonly used features, including Source, Media
type, Duplex, and Color.
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Print Panel Application
Basic Pane - PCL Mode
Basic Pane - PDF Mode
Layout Pane
The Layout pane contains Booklet.
Layout Pane - PCL Mode
Layout Pane - PDF Mode
Finishing Pane
The Finishing pane supports Staple, Punch, Tri-Fold/Bi-Fold, and Rotate 180°.
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Print Panel Application
Finishing Pane - PCL Mode
Finishing Pane - PDF Mode
Imaging Pane
The Imaging pane allows users to set color mode and resolution.
Imaging Pane - PCL Mode
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Print Panel Application
Job Pane
The Job pane supports features for Job settings, Job name, Job accounting, and User
Login.
Job Pane - PCL Mode
Job Pane - PDF Mode
Watermark Pane
The Watermark pane displays settings for watermark or stamp with specific settings
such as text, font, size, color, angle, style, fill, and repeat. This pane is available on
the PDF Mode driver.
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Print Panel Application
Watermark Pane – PDF Mode
Net Manager Pane
The Net Manager pane provides settings to integrate with the Net Manager server.
The Net Manager server must be installed separately.
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Print Panel Application
Net Manager Pane - PCL Mode
Net Manager Pane - PDF Mode
About Dialog
The About dialog can be displayed by clicking the logo button on the left bottom
corner of the Print Panel application. It displays version and copyright information of
the Print Panel application.
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Print Panel Application
Data Collection
By clicking the Data Collection button on the About dialog, users can select a
participation option whether to allow the application to collect anonymous usage data.
Supported Print Features
PCL mode
PDF mode
Color Mode (for color
models only)
Color*
Color*
Black & White
Black & White
Resolution
300 DPI (for monochrome
models only)
300 DPI (for monochrome
models only)
600 DPI*
600 DPI*
Unspecified*
Unspecified*
Auto media selection
Auto media selection
Plain
Plain
Transparency
Transparency
Preprinted
Preprinted
Labels
Labels
Bond
Bond
Media type
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Print Panel Application
Booklet
Print side (Tri-Fold
only)
Direction of fold (TriFold only)
Number of sheets
Staple
PCL mode
PDF mode
Recycled
Recycled
Vellum
Vellum
Rough
Rough
Letterhead
Letterhead
Color
Color
Prepunched
Prepunched
Envelope
Envelope
Cardstock
Cardstock
Coated
Coated
Thick
Thick
High quality
High quality
Custom type 1-8
Custom type 1-8
Off*
Off*
Left edge binding
Left edge binding
Right edge binding
Right edge binding
Off*
Off*
First page on inside
First page on inside
First page on outside
First page on outside
Off*
Off*
Right to left / Bottom to top
Right to left / Bottom to top
Left to right / Top to bottom
Left to right / Top to bottom
Off*
Off*
Fold every 1 sheet
Fold every 1 sheet
…
…
Fold every 5 sheets
Fold every 5 sheets
Off*
Off*
Center
Center
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
Booklet Stitch
Sheets per group
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Print Panel Application
PCL mode
PDF mode
Staple every 2 sheets
…
Staple every 65 sheets (70
for JA models)
Punch method
Off*
Off*
2 holes
2 holes
2 holes (EUR)
2 holes (EUR)
3 holes
3 holes
4 holes
Rotate 180°
On
Off*
Separation
Off*
Offset jobs
Job settings
Printer Settings*
Printer Settings*
Collate
Collate
None
None
Private print
Quick copy
Proof and hold
Job storage
Private print
Custom box
Job accounting
User Login
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
Account ID
Account ID
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
Use Specific Name
Use Specific Name
Prompt for Name
Prompt for Name
Watermark
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
Watermark/Stamp
Net Manager
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(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
(By default, this feature is
not enabled)
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PCL mode
PDF mode
Server
Server
Port
Port
Login user name
Login user name
Password
Password
Verify
Verify
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with KPDL
In the following table, "X” indicates that the feature is fully supported by the driver and
“O” indicates a limited feature.
Mac 4.2 Drivers
PCL Raster Driver PDF Driver
KPDL Driver
Basic Features
Source
O
O
X
Border line
X
X
X
Paper size
X
X
X
Custom print size
X
X
*Actual selections
vary by device
model.
*Actual selections
vary by device
model.
Pages per sheet
X
O (1, 2, 4)
X
Duplex
X
X
X
Collate
X
X
X
Scale to fit
X
X
X
Cover page
(System Provided)
X
X
X
Destination
Media type
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X
X
X
X
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Mac 4.2 Drivers
PCL Raster Driver PDF Driver
Banner print
KPDL Driver
X
Layout Features
Booklet
X
X
Booklet fold
X
X
Finishing Features
Offset jobs
X
Rotate copies
X
X
Tri-Fold/Bi-Fold
X
X
X
Print side
X
X
X
Direction of fold
X
X
X
Number of sheets
X
X
X
Staple
X
X
X
Sheets per group
X
Punch method
X
X
X
Finishing edge
Rotate 180°
X
X
X
X
Imaging Features
Color mode
X
X
Gloss mode
Resolution
X
X
X
X
X
Color reproduction
X
Print grays with
black toner
X
Halftone screen
X
EcoPrint
X
Color conversion
X
Trapping
X
KIR
X
CIE Optimization
X
Composite
Overprint
X
Adjustment Features
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PCL and PDF Comparison with KPDL
Mac 4.2 Drivers
PCL Raster Driver PDF Driver
KPDL Driver
Monochrome
adjustment
(Lightness,
Contrast)
X
Color adjustment
(HSL)
X
Color adjustment
(Color
X
Balance)
Publishing Features
Cover mode
X
Transparency
interleaving
X
Page insert
X
Job Features
Job name
X
X
X
Don’t use
application name
X
X
X
Overwrite job name X
X
X
Job settings
X
X
O
Job email
notification
X
Job Accounting Features
Account ID
X
X
X
User Login Features
Use specific name
X
X
X
Prompt for name
X
X
X
Watermark Features
Super watermark
X
Watermark
X
X
Stamp
X
X
Net Manager Features
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Server
X
X
X
Port
X
X
X
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PCL and PDF Comparison with KPDL
Mac 4.2 Drivers
PCL Raster Driver PDF Driver
KPDL Driver
Login user name
X
X
X
Password
X
X
X
Verify
X
X
X
X
X
X
Installable Options
Paper feeder
Duplex unit
Document finisher
X
X
X
X
Mailbox
X
Multi tray
X
Punch unit
X
X
X
Folding unit
X
X
X
Job separator
Optional disk
X
X
X
Memory
X
X
Fonts
System fonts
X
X
X
Device fonts
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KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.
Headquarters
225 Sand Road,
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004-0008, USA
Phone: +1-973-808-8444
Fax: +1-973-882-6000
Latin America
8240 NW 52nd Terrace, Suite 301
Miami, Florida 33166, USA
Phone: +1-305-421-6640
Fax: +1-305-421-6666
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6120 Kestrel Rd., Mississauga, ON L5T 1S8,
Canada
Phone: +1-905-670-4425
Fax: +1-905-670-8116
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Distrito Federal, C.P. 11560, México
Phone: +52-555-383-2741
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CEP 06543-306, Brazil
Phone: +55-11-2424-5353
Fax: +55-11-2424-5304
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Phone: +56-2-2670-1900
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Level 3, 6-10 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW, 2113,
Australia
Phone: +61-2-9888-9999
Fax: +61-2-9888-9588
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New Zealand Ltd.
Ground Floor, 19 Byron Avenue, Takapuna, Auckland,
New Zealand
Phone: +64-9-415-4517
Fax: +64-9-415-4597
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13/F., Mita Centre, 552-566, Castle Peak Road Tsuen
Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
Phone: +852-2496-5678
Fax: +852-2610-2063
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8F, No. 288 Nanjing Road West, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, 200003, China
Phone: +86-21-5301-1777
Fax: +86-21-5302-8300
KYOCERA Document Solutions
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335 Ratchadapisek Road, Wongsawang, Bangsue,
Bangkok 10800,
Thailand
Phone: +66-2-586-0333
Fax: +66-2-586-0278
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12 Tai Seng Street #04-01A, Luxasia Building,
Singapore 534118
Phone: +65-6741-8733
Fax: +65-6748-3788
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16/F., Mita Centre, 552-566, Castle Peak Road Tsuen
Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Fax: +852-3185-1399
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6F., No.37, Sec. 3, Minquan E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist.,
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Phone: +886-2-2507-6709
Fax: +886-2-2507-8432
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Ltd.
#10F Daewoo Foundation Bldg 18, Toegye-ro, Junggu, Seoul, Korea
Phone: +822-6933-4050
Fax: +822-747-0084
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India Private Limited
Second Floor, Centrum Plaza, Golf Course Road,
Sector-53, Gurgaon, Haryana 122002, India
Phone: +91-0124-4671000
Fax: +91-0124-4671001
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Bloemlaan 4, 2132 NP Hoofddorp,
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-20-654-0000
Fax: +31-20-653-1256
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KYOCERA Document Solutions Nordic AB
Beechavenue 25, 1119 RA Schiphol-Rijk,
The Netherlands
Phone: +31-20-5877200
Fax: +31-20-5877260
Eldon Court, 75-77 London Road,
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5BS, United Kingdom
Phone: +44-118-931-1500
Fax: +44-118-931-1108
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Via Monfalcone 15, 20132, Milano, Italy
Phone: +39-02-921791
Fax: +39-02-92179-600
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Sint-Martinusweg 199-201 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Phone: +32-2-7209270
Fax: +32-2-7208748
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Route de I’Orme 91195 Gif-sur-Yvette CEDEX, France
Phone: +33-1-69852600
Fax: +33-1-69853409
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Edificio Kyocera, Avda. de Manacor No.2, 28290 Las
Matas (Madrid), Spain
Phone: +34-91-6318392
Fax: +34-91-6318219
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Phone: +358-9-47805200
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Phone: +27-11-540-2600
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