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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Overview for “RICOH Windows version Printer” Mac version Android/iOS version Troubleshooting...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Read the Manual ..........................2 1. Overview Introduction to “RICOH Printer” ........................4 Operating environments ..........................4 2. Windows version Installation ................................ 5 Starting the program ............................6 Functions Page ..............................8 Print .................................10 Copy (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) ..................13 Scan (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) ..................18...

  • Page 4: How To Read The Manual

    How to Read the Manual Symbols Used in the Manual The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings. Indicates an explanation containing points to pay attention to when operating the software, restric- tions, or other information. Be sure to read the explanation. Indicates an explanation containing information that is useful to know, a supplementary operating procedure, or other information.
  • Page 5 Disclaimer Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable laws, in no event will the manufacturer be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of failures of this machine, losses of the registered data, or the use or non-use of this product and operation manuals provided with it.

  • Page 6: Overview

    1. Overview Introduction to “RICOH Printer” “RICOH Printer” is a software specially designed for this series of RICOH printers. As an improve- ment over using the conventional control panel on the printer, “RICOH Printer” lets you control the printer from your computer or tablet for a seamless, integrated user experience.

  • Page 7: Windows Version

    Install the software on your computer in any of the following ways: • Run the installation program in the CD ROM provided with the printer, and then select the ap- propriate installation option. • Download and install the software from the RICOH official website at: http://www.ricoh.com/printers/sp150/support/gateway/...

  • Page 8: Starting The Program

    2. Windows version Starting the program 1. Click the icon on the desktop to open “RICOH Printer”. After the program starts, it displays the welcome screen below and begins searching for available printers in the background. 2. The program first searches for available printers and displays them as a list.
  • Page 9 3. If no online printers are found, the program will prompt you to check for con- nection errors before searching for available printers again.

  • Page 10: Functions Page

    The Model dropdown list shows all printers in the system’s “Devices and Printers” that are compatible with “RICOH Printer”. If a single-function printer (SP 150/SP 150w) is selected, the Print and Settings icons will display.
  • Page 11 The Status page shows the current status of the printer, which can be Ready, Busy, Sleep, Error or Offline. The printer’s status is described in words at the bottom of the window. When the printer en- counters an error, these words will be in red. If a question mark appears next to “Device Status”, click it and troubleshoot the error as instructed by the animation.

  • Page 12: Print

    2. Windows version Print Picture Print 1. Click [Picture Print] on the Print page to enter the picture selection page. 2. You can select a single or multiple images for printing from the picture selection page. The program supports the printing of images in TIFF, BMP, PNG and JPEG formats.
  • Page 13 File Print 1. Click [File Print] on the Print page to enter the file selection page. 2. From the file selection page, select the file you want to print. If the Windows sys- tem does not support the printing of the selected file, the user will be notified. 3.
  • Page 14 2. Windows version Manual Duplex Printing If you wish to print more than 2 pages, you can choose to use manual duplex printing. 1. After selecting your print content, click the [More Settings] button on the Print page. 2. In the More Settings page, check the [Duplex] option and select the type of duplex printing, then click [OK].

  • Page 15: Copy (Supported On Sp 150Su/Sp 150Suw Only)

    Copy (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) • The settings made with this application will only apply when the printer is operated using the application. For example, even if you press the Start key on the printer after setting Combine Printing using this application, Combine Printing will not be executed.
  • Page 16 2. Windows version ID Card Copy To copy both the front and back of an ID card on the same page of A4 paper, do the following: 1. On the Copy page, toggle the ID Card Copy switch to the right, then click the [ID Card Copy] button.
  • Page 17 3. After the front of the ID card is copied, 2 green LED lights on the printer will start flashing. Within 1 minute, replace the ID card with its back downwards in the original position, then press the Start button on the printer. 4.
  • Page 18 2. Windows version N in 1 Copy To copy multiple pages onto a single sheet of paper, do the following: 1. On the Copy page, click the [More Settings] button. On the More Setting page, check the [N in 1 copy] option, and then click the [OK] button. 2.
  • Page 19 3. When the first page of the original document is copied, 2 green LED lights on the printer will start flashing. Within 1 minute, place the next page of the orig- inal document on the printer as instructed in the popup animation, and then press the Start button on the printer.

  • Page 20: Scan (Supported On Sp 150Su/Sp 150Suw Only)

    2. Windows version Scan (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) Scanning Place the document to be scanned on the scanning area of the printer, and then do the following: 1. After setting the scan parameters on the Scan page, click the [Scan] button. 2.
  • Page 21 3. After scanning, you can check the scanned images on the Scan page. 4. Double-click an image to browse, rotate or print it.

  • Page 22: Settings 3

    2. Windows version Settings You can set the required scan parameters before scanning. Click the [More Settings] button, select the required scan options, and then click the [OK] button. Saving Click the [Save] button to save the selected scanned image(s). If a single picture is selected, the picture may be saved in JPG, TIF or PDF format;...

  • Page 23: Settings

    Settings Setting Printer Wi-Fi (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) Select a wireless network from the list, enter the corresponding password, and then click “Connect” to configure the wireless settings for the printer. Toggle the WLAN switch to turn on or turn off Wi-Fi. The printer must be restarted for any change in Wi-Fi status to take effect.
  • Page 24 2. Windows version Setting Printer IP Address (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) You can choose to obtain the printer’s IP address, or set a fixed IP address for the printer. To set a fixed IP ad- dress for the printer, consult your network administrator for assistance. Setting Soft AP (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) Enter the Service Set Identifier (SSID) and password for the Soft AP network, then toggle the ON/ OFF switch to turn on or off Soft AP.

  • Page 25: Power Save

    Power Save Use this function to set the idle time after which the printer goes to sleep. The idle time can be be- tween 1 minute to 30 minutes.
  • Page 26 2. Windows version More Settings Use this function to set specific parameters for the printer. Unless necessary, do not change the value for any of the options.
  • Page 27 Modify Password Use this function to change the administrator’s password. The administrator’s password is mainly for identity authentication purpose. If authentication fails, you will be informed that the password is wrong and be prompted for the right password. You may re-enter the password for an unlimited number of times. After successful authenti- cation, you can change the parameters on the Wi-Fi, Soft AP, TCP/IP, Power Save, and More Set- tings pages.

  • Page 28: Mac Version

    3. Mac version 3. Mac version Installation Install the software by running the installation program on the CD-ROM provided with the printer. Copy (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) • The settings made with this application will only apply when the printer is operated using the application.
  • Page 29 ID Card Copy To copy both the front and back of an ID card on the same page of A4 paper, do the following: 1. Place the ID card with its front facing downwards on the left-center region of the scanning panel.

  • Page 30: Setting (Supported On Sp 150W/Sp 150Suw Only)

    3. Mac version Setting (Supported on SP 150w/SP 150SUw only) Wi-Fi Settings (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) Select a wireless network from the dropdown list, enter the corresponding password, and then click [Apply] to configure the wireless settings for the printer.

  • Page 31: Android/Ios Version

    4. Android/iOS version Installation Install the software that is available on the RICOH official website at: http://www.ricoh.com/printers/sp150/support/gateway/ Starting the program 1. Tap the icon to open “RICOH Printer”. It displays the screen below and be- gins searching for available printers.
  • Page 32 4. Android/iOS version 2. If an online printer is found, the function page is displayed. 3. If no online printers are found, the program will prompt you to search for avail- able printers again.

  • Page 33: Functions Page

    Functions Page Select and tap a function icon (Print, Copy, Scan, Settings) at the bottom of the page to display the page corresponding to the function selected. If a single-function printer (SP 150/SP 150w) is selected, Print and Settings icons are only available. If a Multi-Function Laser Printer (SP 150SU/SP 150SUw) is selected, all the icons are available.

  • Page 34: Print

    4. Android/iOS version Print Regular Print 1. Tap [Please select print files...] to enter the file selection page. 2. Select a file you want to print on the file selection page. 3. After selecting a file, set the printing parameters required. Preview the file by tapping the [Preview] button as necessary, then tap the [Print] button to start printing.

  • Page 35: Copy (Supported On Sp 150Su/Sp 150Suw Only)

    Copy (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) • The settings made with this application will only apply when the printer is operated using the application. For example, even if you press the Start key on the printer after setting Combine Printing using this application, Combine Printing will not be executed.
  • Page 36 4. Android/iOS version N in 1 Copy To copy multiple pages onto a single sheet of paper, do the following: 1. On the Copy page, tap [N in 1]. 2. On the [N in 1] page, select an option. 3. Tap the [Copy] button on Functions Page and place the first page of the original document on the printer, and then tap the [OK] button.

  • Page 37: Scan (Supported On Sp 150Su/Sp 150Suw Only)

    Scan (Supported on SP 150SU/SP 150SUw only) Scanning Place the document to be scanned on the scanning area of the printer, and then do the following: 1. On the Scan page, set all the required parameters, and then tap the [Scan] button.

  • Page 38: Settings

    4. Android/iOS version Settings Setting Printer Wi-Fi (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) 1. On the Settings page, tap [Wi-Fi]. 2. Toggle the [WLAN] switch to turn on or off Wi-Fi. The printer must be restarted for any change in Wi-Fi status to take effect. 3.
  • Page 39 Setting Soft AP (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) 1. On the Settings page, tap [Soft AP]. 2. Toggle the [Soft AP] switch to turn on or off Soft AP. The printer must be restart- ed for any change in Soft AP status to take effect. 3.
  • Page 40 4. Android/iOS version Setting Printer IP Address (Supported on SP 150w and SP 150SUw only) You can choose to obtain the printer’s IP address, or set a fixed IP address for the printer. To set a fixed IP address for the printer, consult your network administrator for assistance. 1.
  • Page 41 Power Save Use this function to set the idle time after which the printer goes to sleep. 1. On the Settings page, tap [Power Save]. 2. Set idle time between 1 to 30 minutes. Tap [Done] to save the setting. The printer must be restarted for the power save setting change to take effect.

  • Page 42: Advanced Settings

    4. Android/iOS version Advanced Settings Use this function to set specific parameters for the printer. Unless necessary, do not change the value for any of the options. 1. On the Settings page, tap [Advanced Settings]. 2. Specify the parameters as necessary. The printer must be restarted for any change in advanced settings to take effect.
  • Page 43 Modifying the Password Use this function to change the administrator’s password. The administrator’s password is mainly for identity authentication purpose. If authentication fails, you will be informed that the password is wrong and be prompted for the right password. You may re-enter the password for an unlimited number of times. After successful authen- tication, you can change the parameters on the Wi-Fi, Soft AP, IP Address, Power Save, and Ad- vanced Settings pages.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Common problems encountered Unable to connect to the printer Under such circumstances, “RICOH Printer” (Windows) will display the page below. Follow the instructions on screen to troubleshoot network connection problems, and then search for available printers again. Administrator’s password is lost Restore the printer to its factory settings (refer to the user manual), and then enter the default pass- word “888888”.
  • Page 45 Right click the files in these formats, and then check if the [Print] option is available on the right-click menu. If the [Print] option is not available, the file format is not supported by “RICOH Printer”. Toner is at 0%, and the printer cannot be used Replace the empty toner cartridge with a new cartridge.

  • Page 46: Error Messages On The Screen

    Troubleshooting Error Messages on the Screen Message Causes Solutions Open the maintenance cover, remove the toner cartridge, then remove the jammed Jammed paper still remain- Paper Jam: Paper Remained paper. ing inside. Do not expose the toner cartridge to light. 1.

  • Page 47: Error Codes On The Screen

    SC530 Fan motor error. SC541 SC542 Please try switching the power off and on to clear the error. SC543 Contact a dealer or RICOH technical Fusing unit error. support if the error continues to occur. SC544 SC545 SC559 SC560 Low voltage.

  • Page 48: Tips To Avoid Paper Jams

    Troubleshooting Tips to Avoid Paper Jams • The occurrence of paper jams can be significantly reduced by using the recommended types of print media. In the event of paper jams, follow the instructions described in “Removing Paper Jams” in the User Guide. •...
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