Kyocera TASKalfa3550ci manual On the Installation Method page, click Express Mode, Print a test

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On the Installation Method page, click Express Mode.

The Discover Printing System page opens, searching for your printing system.

If Discover finds your printing system, select your model from the list and click Next.

If Discover does not find your printing system, a message appears. Remove and reinsert the USB or network cable, and ensure it is connected properly. Click Refresh to retry the discovery. If the system still cannot find your printing system, contact your system administrator.

Select Use host name for port name to use a host name for the Standard TCP/IP port. If the installation wizard still displays the IP address, contact your system administrator. (Not available with a USB connection.)

Click Information if you want to open a dialog box with details about IP Address, Host Name, Printer Model, Contact, Location, and Serial Number. Click OK. Click Next. (Not available with a USB connection.)

On the Printer Settings page, you can assign a name to your printing system.

Note: With a first time USB connection, the Printer Settings page does not appear.

You can also choose to share this printer with others or set this printer as the default printer. Make your selections, and then click Next.

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On the Confirm Settings page, click Install if the settings are correct. Click Back to correct the settings.

The Installation Completed page appears displaying the following driver options.

Print a test page

This selection verifies a connection with the printer and creates a print out of the installed driver components.

Enable Status Monitor

The Status Monitor displays system status messages on your computer screen during printing tasks. The Status Monitor button appears on the Advanced tab.

Show Quick Print Tab

This selection lets you define basic print options into group profiles that can be accessed easily. The Show Quick Print tab option also appears in the Administrator Settings in Device Settings.

Device Settings

Select the Device Settings check box to open Device Settings where you can choose installed options for your printing system. (The Device Settings check box appears only in Windows XP with a network connection.)

When the installation completes successfully, click Finish to exit the installation wizard.

A message may appear if there is a software installation failure.

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Contents Page Legal Notes Table of Contents Chapter Quick Print Chapter BasicChapter Layout Chapter Finishing Chapter ImagingChapter Publishing Chapter Advanced Chapter JobInstallation Preparing to Install the DriverSelecting an Installation Method Express Installation Installing UtilitiesInstalling in Express Mode Upgrading Driver ComponentsEnable Status Monitor On the Installation Method page, click Express ModeDevice Settings Print a testOn the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode Custom InstallationPrint a test Print a test Print a test On the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode Installing a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista Installing Optional Printer ComponentsOptional Printer Components Add Printer WizardInstalling a Printer Driver in Windows XP Printer Driver Settings AccessChanging the Default Driver Settings Click Start and Printers and Faxes Click Add a printerClick Printing Preferences Accessing Device Settings Device Options Device SettingsSetting Device Options Setting Punch OptionsSetting up Custom Boxes NoneHole Enabling Auto Configuration Auto ConfigureSilent Auto Configuration MemoryGeneral Administrator SettingsShow Quick Print Tab Send Count InformationSetting the Administrator Password Password Protect Administrator SettingsClearing the Administrator Password Associate Profile with ApplicationSelecting Snmp Settings AuthenticationApply to other models SNMPv3 OptionsLock Settings Options Lock SettingsUser Login Options User LoginLogin User Name Printing with User LoginJob Accounting Use specific name Prompt for namePrinting with Job Accounting Job Accounting OptionsSetting User Identification User SettingsIdentification UnitsPDL Page Description Language Setting Language PreferenceLanguage Preference PDL OptionsPCL XL Settings or Kpdl Settings PDL SettingsPCL XL Settings Kpdl SettingsSelecting a PDL Security SettingsEmbed fonts Compress data Security Print and save EncryptionPrint and Save Settings Click Settings Compatibility SettingsSetting Media Sources XPS DriverIgnore Application Collation Removing a Plug-inCombine Source and Media Type Lists Selecting Printer Driver CollationDevice Settings, click Kyocera logo Plug-in Quick Print Color ModeQuick Print Options Common Printing OptionsColor Mode CollateDuplex Printing Multiple Pages per Sheet Edit Quick PrintEditing Quick Print Options Selecting a Profile ProfilesSaving a Profile Quick Print tabImporting a Profile Editing a ProfileClick Profiles Save Click ProfilesExporting a Profile Application Based PrintingAdding an Association Editing an Association Basic Basic SettingsPrint Size and Page Size Source and Media TypesCopies ColorDuplex Printing Creating a Custom Page SizePrinting with Custom Size Pages Printing in Duplex Mode CollateFlip on long edge Flip on short edge Print Preview Printing in Color, Black & White, and EcoPrintPrinting Collated Documents Previewing a Print JobDisplaying Version Information Kyocera LogoDisplaying Plug-in Information File Name Version Description Date Manufacturer CommentsMultiple Pages per Sheet LayoutPrinting Multiple Pages per Sheet Layout tab, select Multiple pages per sheetScaling Setting Scaling onFull Bleed Selecting crop marksPoster BookletPrinting with Full Bleed Printing a BookletPrinting a Poster KX Driver Separation FinishingRotate Copies Rotating CopiesBi-Fold Offsetting JobsTri-Fold Offset JobsFinishing Edge Printing with Tri-FoldFinishing Edge Combinations Custom Finishing Edge Settings Setting the Finishing EdgePositioning Options for Finishing Edge Finishing tab, select Finishing edgeStaple GutterCreating a Gutter Short edge topPunch Stapling a Print JobCreating Punch Holes for a Print Job Click OK to return to the Print dialog box Print Quality and EcoPrint ImagingSelecting Print Quality Selecting EcoPrintGloss Mode TrappingFonts Font Settings Selecting Font SettingsFont Substitution Selecting Graphics Settings Disable Device FontsSetting Font Substitution GraphicsInversion Settings Optimization SettingsPattern Scaling Image Compression Mode Color ModePrinter Profile CIE OptimizationColor Correction Setting a Default Color Profile Windows 7 and Windows VistaWindows XP Selecting Custom Color Adjustment Color AdjustmentAdjusting HSL Hue, Saturation, Lightness Color Management tab, select ManualColor Conversion Adjusting Color BalanceSpeed priority Quality priorityBlack & White Adjustment Adjusting Black and White SettingsText and Graphics Effects Print graphics as black Publishing tab, select Cover mode Cover ModePublishing Printing CoversCover Mode Options Check Box Selection Cover Insertion Type Choosing Cover Media Printing Page Inserts InsertTransparency Interleaving Insertion OptionsCheck Box Selection Insertion Type Inserts a blank Inserting Backing Sheets Between Transparencies Job User Settings dialog box, available in Device SettingsJob Storage e-MPS Job Storage e-MPS optionsClick Settings Select a Custom Box Settings option Custom BoxStoring a Job in a Custom Box Proof and Hold Quick CopyPrinting a Quick Copy Job Job tab, select Job storage e-MPS Select Quick copyPrinting a Proof and Hold Job Private PrintStoring a Private Print Job Click Job storage e-MPSJob Name Job StorageStoring a Job Storage Job Don’t Use Application NameSelecting a Job Name Overwrite Job NamePrologue/Epilogue AdvancedSelecting a Prologue/Epilogue File Editing a Prologue/Epilogue FileAssigning a Prologue/Epilogue File Deleting a Prologue/Epilogue FileUnassigning a Prologue/Epilogue File Specifying the Insertion PointAdding or Editing a Watermark WatermarkDiagonal default Centered defaultSelecting Pages for Watermark User definedSecurity Watermark Advanced tab, click Security Watermark Adding or Editing a Security WatermarkStandard pattern Document guard patternSelecting Pages for Security Watermark Adjusting Security Watermark CalibrationLight, Normal, Dark ContrastOptimizing RGB Color for Printing Color OptimizerStatus Monitor Selecting Status Monitor OptionsAdvanced tab, click Status Monitor Setting Status Monitor Preferences EMF Spooling Enable Client ProfileSelecting EMF Spooling Select Use Text to speech10-12 Glossary KX Driver Iii User Guide KX Driver User Guide Page Page Rev .01