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KONICA MINOLTA V4 Printer Driver GDI
Printer Software Document
06/03/2024

GDI  Version 1.00
Printer Installer Version 1.0.0.0

Copyright (C) 2025 KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
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This document contains information about the software of this printer.
In addition, the problems that may happen when this printer is used 
and the solutions are mentioned.
Read through this document before you use this printer.

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Readme File Contents
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1. Software End User License Agreement
2. Introduction
3. System requirements
4. How to install/uninstall
5. File Composition
6. How to check the version in a printer driver

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1. Software End User License Agreement
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BELOW BEFORE OPENING THE PACKAGE OF THIS SOFTWARE ("SOFTWARE"), DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE. OPENING THE PACKAGE, OR DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR LAWFUL ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THEM, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, USE THE SOFTWARE, NOR OPEN THE PACKAGE. 

1. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 
This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale. KONICA MINOLTA, INC. ("KONICA MINOLTA") owns, or has been licensed from other owners ("KONICA MINOLTA Licensor"), copyrights and other intellectual property rights of the Software, and any and all rights and title to the Software and any copy made from it are retained by KONICA MINOLTA or KONICA MINOLTA Licensor. In no event, this Agreement shall be deemed to assign any copyright and/or any intellectual property rights of the Software from KONICA MINOLTA or KONICA MINOLTA Licensor to you. The Software is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions.

2. LICENSE 
KONICA MINOLTA hereby grants to you a non-exclusive and limited license, and you may:
(i) install and use the Software only on your computer(s) connected with a product for which this Software is designed;
(ii) allow users of the computers described above to use the Software, provided that you assure that all such users comply with the terms of this Agreement;
(iii) use the Software only for your own customary business or personal purpose;
(iv) make one copy of the Software only for backup purpose in the support of the normal and intended use of the Software;
(v) transfer the Software to other party by transferring a copy of this Agreement and all documentation along with the Software, provided that (a) you must, at the same time, either transfer to such other party or destroy all your other copies of the Software, (b) such transfer of possession terminates your license from KONICA MINOLTA, and (c) you must assure that such other party has agreed to accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If such other party does not accept such terms and conditions then you shall not transfer any copy of the Software.

3. RESTRICTIONS 
(1) You shall not without the written consent of KONICA MINOLTA:
(i)  use, copy, modify, merge or transfer copies of the Software except as provided herein;
(ii)  reverse engineer, reverse assemble, reverse compile or any other way analyze the Software;
(iii)  sublicense, rent, lease or distribute the Software or any copy thereof; or
(iv)  remove, use, or alter any trademark, logo, copyright or other proprietary notices, legends, symbols or labels in the Software.
(2) You agree that you will not export the Software in any form in violation of any applicable laws and regulations regarding export control of any country.

4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
(1) If the Software is furnished on CD-ROM(s) or other tangible object that is used for storage of digital data (hereinafter collectively "Storage Medium"), KONICA MINOLTA warrants the Storage Medium to be free from the defects in material and workmanship under normal use, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery to you. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO STORAGE MEDIUM ONLY, THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. KONICA MINOLTA, ITS AFFILIATE COMPANIES AND KONICA MINOLTA LICENSOR DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
(2) IN NO EVENT WILL KONICA MINOLTA, ITS AFFILIATE COMPANIES NOR KONICA MINOLTA LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, OR ANY OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OR ANY AND ALL OTHER COMMERCIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF KONICA MINOLTA, ITS AFFILIATE COMPANIES OR KONICA MINOLTA LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY YOU BASED ON A THIRD PARTY CLAIM.
(3) The disclaimer of warranty hereunder does not affect your statutory rights. In case of the disclaimer is not allowed by applicable law, the disclaimer shall only apply to you to the maximum extent permitted by the law.

5. TERMINATION
You may terminate this license at any time by destroying the Software and all your copies of it. This Agreement shall also terminate if you fail to comply with any terms hereof. Upon such termination, you must immediately destroy all copies of the Software in your possession.

6. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Japan.

7. SEVERABILITY
In the event that any part or parts of this agreement shall be held illegal or null and void by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not effect the remaining parts of this agreement and they shall remain in full force and effect as if such part or parts determined illegal or void had not been included.

8. NOTICE TO US GOVERNMENT END USERS 
The Software is a "commercial item," as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101 (October 1995), consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation," as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 (September 1995).  Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4 (June 1995), all U.S. Government End Users shall acquire the Software with only those rights set forth herein.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE BOUND BY ANY OTHER STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS THAT ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT.  NO AMENDMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE UNLESS WRITTEN AND SIGNED BY PROPERLY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH PARTY. BY OPENING THE PACKAGE, DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU AGREE TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT.


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2. Introduction
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This printer driver is a software that controls KONICA MINOLTA Multi Function Printer.
This is required to print with KONICA MINOLTA Multi Function Printer from your PC.

Supported devices :
    KONICA MINOLTA 247i/227i/207i

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3. System requirements
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Any processor of the same or higher specifications as recommended for your operating system.

    The following are operating environmental requirements for using the printer driver.
    * CPU
        Any processor of the same or higher specifications as recommended for your operating system.
    * Operating system
        Windows Server 2012 R2 (x64)
        Windows 10 (x86/x64)
        Windows Server 2016 (x64)
        Windows Server 2019 (x64)
        Windows 11 (x64)
        Windows Server 2022 (x64)
    * Memory
        Memory capacity as recommended for your operating system.
        Sufficient memory resource is required for your operating system and the applications to be used.
    * Interface
        Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX
        USB port compatible with USB Revision 2.0

     Reference
     - Select the page description language according to the application used for printing.
     - Either of the installer or Add Printer Wizard can be used to install the printer driver.


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4. How to install/uninstall
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4.1. Installation using installer
   The installer automatically detects the printer on the same TCP/IP network as your computer or the machine
   connected via USB to your computer, and allows you to install the required printer driver. You can also install
   the printer driver by manually specifying the connection destination.

   Reference
   - Administrator authority is required for installation.
   - If a wizard window for adding new hardware opens when using USB connection, click [Cancel].

4.1.1 For USB connection
    The USB cable must be connected during the last installation step. Do not connect the USB cable to this
    machine until a message appears on the screen instructing you to connect the cable.
(1) Run "Setup.exe" and install according to the instructions in the dialog to install.
     *If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
     The installer starts.
(2) Select a language, then click [OK].
(3) Click [Next].
(4) After checking all terms in the license agreement, select [I accept the terms of the License Agreement],
     then click [Next].
     *If you disagree, you will not be able to install the driver.
(5) Select this machine in [Select Model].
(6) Select port [USB] to connect, then click [Next].
     When the Verify the publisher dialog box of [Windows Security] appears, click [Install this driver software anyway].
     The installation starts.
(7) When a message appears instructing you to connect the USB cable, connect the USB cable between
     the computer and this machine.
     *If the window instructing you to connect the USB cable does not appear, operate according to the
     instructions on the currently displayed window.
(8) Click [Finish].

4.1.2 For network connection
    To use this machine as part of a network, connect the computer with this machine via the network and check
    the IP address and RAW port number (initial setting: [9100]) before installing the printer driver.

    Reference
    The IP address and RAW port number can be checked in [IPv4 Configuration]. For details on the network
    settings, refer to "Network settings" of [User's Guide Network Administrator], and Web Connection
    - [Network] - [TCP/IP Configuration] and [Network]-[IPv4 Configuration].

(1) Run "Setup.exe" and install according to the instructions in the dialog to install.
     *If the [User Account Control] screen appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
     The installer starts.
(2) Select a language, then click [OK].
(3) Click [Next].
(4) After checking all terms in the license agreement, select [I accept the terms of the License Agreement],
     then click [Next].
     *If you disagree, you will not be able to install the driver.
(5) Select this machine in [Select Model].
(6) Select port [Network] to connect, and click [Search].
     The connected machine is automatically detected.
(7) Select the IP address of the machine, then click [OK].
(8) Click [Next].
     *If the machine is not detected by [Search], you can enter the IP address directly.
     When the Verify the publisher dialog box of [Windows Security] appears, click [Install this driver software anyway].
     The installation starts.
(9)Click [Finish].


4.2. Uninstalling the printer driver
   This chapter describes the procedure for uninstalling the printer driver.
   When you have to remove the printer driver, for example, when reinstallation of the printer driver is necessary,
   remove the driver using the following procedure.

4.2.1 Uninstall printer driver
    Remove the printer driver manually.
(1) Open the [Printers], [Devices and Printers], or [Printers and Faxes] window.
(2) Select the icon for the printer to be uninstalled.
(3) Click [Remove device] on the toolbar.
(4) From then on, follow the instructions on the pages that follow.
     When removal is completed, the icon will disappear in the [Printers], [Devices and Printers], or [Printers and Faxes] window.
     Go on to remove the printer driver from the server properties.
(5) Open the [Server Properties].
     Select other printer, then click [Print Server Properties] on the toolbar.
     *If the [User Account Control] window appears, click [Continue] or [Yes].
(6) Click the [Drivers] tab.
     *In Windows 10/11, click [Change Form Settings] located in the lower left corner of the window to run as the administrator authority.
(7) From the [Installed printer drivers:] list, select the printer driver to be removed, and then click [Remove...].
(8) In a window confirming the target to be removed, select [Remove driver only.] or [Remove driver and driver package.], then click [OK].
(9) In the dialog box for confirming whether you are sure to remove the target, click [Yes].
     The dialog box to confirm whether you are sure you want to remove the target appears. Click [Delete].
(10)Close the open windows, and then restart the computer.
     *Be sure to restart the computer.
     This completes removing the printer driver.


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5. File Composition
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[KM GDI]Folder

 |- [Win32]

 |- [Win64]

 |- Reanme.txt

 |- Setup.exe


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6. How to check the version in a printer driver
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The version information appears by selecting the following from the print settings of 
the driver in the printer folder after installing the printer driver.

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