Notes and Restrictions
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Appendix
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Notes and Restrictions when Operating from Computers
Supported OS
There are notes and restrictions on Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, 
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition, 
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Editions, Microsoft Windows 7 x64 Edition, and 
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Editions Drivers. For notes and restrictions on 
the supported operating systems, refer to our Web site before using the operating 
systems.
Restrictions on Macintosh (standard)
In Macintosh environment, the Scan features using neither the Direct Fax feature nor 
TWAIN scanner driver can be used.
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The print driver for Max OS X adopts the Plugin driver, which enables you to make 
the settings for the authentication information and to use the Secure Print feature.
Restrictions on Macintosh (the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit (optional))
To print using PostScript, the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit (optional) is required.
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Because the print drivers for Mac OS X 10.3.9 to 10.4.11/10.5/10.6 (except for 
10.4.7) adopt Plug-ins, the User Details Setup, Secure Print, Sample Set, Delayed 
Print, and Print Stored File features are available.
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For the print drivers for Mac OS 9 (without Plug-ins), the User Details Setup, Secure 
Print, Sample Set, Delayed Print, and Print Stored File features are not available. For 
the other restrictions, refer to the manual or Readme included in the driver's CD-
ROM.
Print Driver for Mac OS X
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Mac OS X 10.5/10.6 is supported.
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The Direct Fax feature cannot be used.
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There is neither the feature to adjust image quality nor to save toner. There are also 
some limitations, for example, in paper size settings and paper types. To fully utilize 
the Print feature, install the Adobe PostScript 3 Kit (optional).
Restrictions on Macintosh (common)
For Mac OS X 10.3 or Mac OS 9, if you print a document with odd number of pages 2-
sided, a blank page will be added after the last page, and the blank page will be counted 
as one page.
Notes and Restrictions on Job Flows
Job Flows (ApeosPort Series Models Only)
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If you transfer fax or Internet fax documents via SMB, FTP, or E-mail, the documents 
will be converted into the standard size (such as A4 and A3) and printed.
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If a Job Flow is performed with the following settings, an interference pattern may be 
created:
- Original Type: [Photo & Text] or [Photo]
- Resolution: [400 dpi] or [600 dpi]
- Internet fax profile for sending Internet faxes: [TIFF-S]