Kyocera TASKalfa 5500i/TASKalfa 4500i PCL 5c, PDL Settings, PCL XL Settings or Kpdl Settings

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Device Settings

Faster return to application

PCL 5c

Fully compatible with earlier PCL versions

Bidirectional communication support

Wide selection of fonts for use with Microsoft Windows applications

Complex graphics might not print as well

KPDL

KPDL is used when printing from applications that support PostScript 2 or 3.

An emulation of PostScript printing

Strong graphics reproduction

Print speeds may be slower than PCL 5c

Requires more printing system memory than PCL 5c

Enables native TrueType font downloading

Supports most Graphics settings options

PDF

Output to PDF is a plug-in feature that lets you print and save documents from multiple sources to Adobe PDF. This feature can be used as an alternative to existing commercial applications for creating PDF documents. Documents saved as PDF retain their original appearance, and can be viewed and printed with Adobe Reader on Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX platforms.

For a document using mixed paper sizes, all pages in the PDF use the size of the first page.

Note: With PDF selected in the PDL Settings dialog box, only a limited set of driver options are available.

PDL Settings

When you click the Settings button, the available options are:

PCL XL Settings or KPDL Settings

Enable smart duplex printing

This option automatically keeps a sheet of paper from being sent through the duplex unit if the sheet will only be printed on one side. The duplex unit will be bypassed for the following types of print jobs: a one page document, one page from a multi-page document, or a multi-page document that prints onto a single sheet. Selecting this option can reduce wear on the mechanical duplex unit, and result in comparatively faster printing times.

PCL XL Settings

Skip printing blank pages

This option prevents the printing system from outputting any page that contains no data, or that has, at most, one space character. Selecting this option can save paper, and result in comparatively faster printing times. This feature is for regular printing (not for booklet, duplex or multiple pages per sheet).

KPDL Settings

Allow data passthrough

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Contents Page Models supported by the KX printer driver Table of Contents Chapter Quick Print Chapter BasicChapter Layout Chapter Publishing Chapter FinishingChapter Imaging Chapter JobAdvanced Installation Preparing to Install the DriverSelecting an Installation Method Installing in Express Mode Installing UtilitiesExpress Installation Upgrading Driver ComponentsDevice Settings On the Installation Method page, click Express ModeEnable Status Monitor Print a testCustom Installation On the Installation Method page, select Custom ModePrint a test Print a test Print a test On the Installation Method page, select Custom Mode Optional Printer Components Installing Optional Printer ComponentsInstalling a Printer Driver in Windows 7 and Windows Vista Add Printer WizardChanging the Default Driver Settings Printer Driver Settings AccessInstalling a Printer Driver in Windows XP Click Start and Printers and Faxes Click Add a printerClick Printing Preferences Setting Device Options Device SettingsAccessing Device Settings Device Options Setting Punch OptionsSetting up Custom Boxes NoneHole Silent Auto Configuration Auto ConfigureEnabling Auto Configuration MemoryGeneral Administrator SettingsSetting the Memory Show Quick Print TabClearing the Administrator Password Password Protect Administrator SettingsSetting the Administrator Password Send Application NameSelecting Snmp Settings SNMPv3 OptionsLock Settings Lock Settings OptionsUser Login User Login OptionsLogin User Name Printing with User LoginValidate user name computer or prompt for login user name Use specific name Prompt for nameJob Accounting Job Accounting OptionsPrinting with Job Accounting Identification User SettingsSetting User Identification UnitsLanguage Preference Setting Language PreferencePDL Page Description Language PDL OptionsPCL XL Settings PDL SettingsPCL XL Settings or Kpdl Settings Kpdl SettingsSecurity Settings Selecting a PDLEmbed fonts Compress data Security Print and save Print and Save Settings Setting Media Sources Compatibility SettingsClick Settings XPS DriverSelecting Printer Driver Collation Ignore Application CollationCombine Source and Media Type Lists Creating a Combined Source ListDevice Settings, click Kyocera logo Plug-in Removing a Plug-inCommon Printing Options Quick PrintQuick Print Options OrientationCollate Duplex PrintingEditing Quick Print Options Multiple Pages per SheetEdit Quick Print Click Edit Quick PrintSaving a Profile ProfilesSelecting a Profile Quick Print tabExporting a Profile Editing a ProfileImporting a Profile Click ProfilesApplication Based Printing Adding an AssociationEditing an Association Quick Print Basic Settings BasicCopies Source and Media TypesPrint Size and Page Size QualityDuplex Printing Creating a Custom Page SizePrinting with Custom Size Pages Printing in Duplex Mode CollateFlip on long edge Flip on short edge Printing Collated Documents QualityPrint Preview Previewing a Print JobDisplaying Plug-in Information Kyocera LogoDisplaying Version Information File Name Version Description Date Manufacturer CommentsPrinting Multiple Pages per Sheet LayoutMultiple Pages per Sheet Layout tab, select Multiple pages per sheetFull Bleed Setting Scaling onScaling Selecting crop marksPrinting with Full Bleed BookletPoster Printing a BookletPrinting a Poster KX Driver Rotate Copies FinishingSeparation Rotating CopiesTri-Fold Offsetting JobsBi-Fold Offset JobsFinishing Edge Printing with Tri-FoldFinishing Edge Combinations Positioning Options for Finishing Edge Setting the Finishing EdgeCustom Finishing Edge Settings Finishing tab, select Finishing edgeCreating a Gutter GutterStaple Short edge topPunch Stapling a Print JobCreating Punch Holes for a Print Job Click OK to return to the Print dialog box Selecting Print Quality ImagingPrint Quality and EcoPrint Selecting EcoPrintDownload as outlines Font SettingsFonts Allow native downloadFont Substitution Selecting Font SettingsSetting Font Substitution Download as bitmapsGraphics Disable Device FontsSelecting Graphics Settings Pattern ScalingInversion Settings Optimization SettingsCIE Optimization Setting the Halftone Screen Halftone ScreenPrint text as black Adjusting GrayscaleText and Graphics Effects Print graphics as blackPublishing Cover ModePublishing tab, select Cover mode Printing CoversCover Mode Options Check Box Selection Cover Insertion Type Choosing Cover Media Insert Printing Page InsertsTransparency Interleaving Insertion OptionsCheck Box Selection Insertion Type Inserts a blank Inserting Backing Sheets Between Transparencies Job Storage e-MPS User Settings dialog box, available in Device SettingsJob Job Storage e-MPS optionsCustom Box Storing a Job in a Custom BoxPrinting a Quick Copy Job Quick CopyProof and Hold Job tab, select Job storage e-MPS Select Quick copyStoring a Private Print Job Private PrintPrinting a Proof and Hold Job Click Job storage e-MPSStoring a Job Storage Job Job StorageJob Name Don’t Use Application NameOverwrite Job Name Selecting a Job NameSelecting a Prologue/Epilogue File AdvancedPrologue/Epilogue Editing a Prologue/Epilogue FileUnassigning a Prologue/Epilogue File Deleting a Prologue/Epilogue FileAssigning a Prologue/Epilogue File Specifying the Insertion PointWatermark Adding or Editing a WatermarkSelecting Pages for Watermark Centered defaultDiagonal default User definedSecurity Watermark Standard pattern Adding or Editing a Security WatermarkAdvanced tab, click Security Watermark Document guard patternLight, Normal, Dark Adjusting Security Watermark CalibrationSelecting Pages for Security Watermark ContrastAdvanced tab, click Status Monitor Status MonitorSelecting Status Monitor Options Hide the status monitor/Show the status monitorSetting Status Monitor Preferences Selecting EMF Spooling Enable Client ProfileEMF Spooling Select Use Text to speechGlossary User Guide Iii User Guide Page Page Rev .02