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InfoPrint 75/InfoPrint 100
PRINTER DRIVER
- PostScript Printer Driver -
Read this manual carefully and keep for
future reference.
• Read safety instructions carefully and become
• Keep this manual handy for quick reference.
USER'S GUIDE
familiar with this manual before starting
operation.
Copyright © 2008-2010
Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 InfoPrint 75/InfoPrint 100 PRINTER DRIVER USER’S GUIDE - PostScript Printer Driver - Read this manual carefully and keep for future reference. • Read safety instructions carefully and become familiar with this manual before starting operation. • Keep this manual handy for quick reference.
  • Page 3 Revision Records Revision Records Manual Revisions Description of Addition/Change Date of Change First Edition – All pages June 2008 Front Cover, ii [01], iii [01], 4-2[01] August 2008 Front Cover, ii [02], iii [02] January 2010 iv[01], 1-3[01], 2-1[01]~2-18[01], 3-2[01], 3-5[01], 3-9[01], July 2010 3-12[01]~3-14[01], 4-4[01]~4-5[01]...
  • Page 4 • Unauthorized reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited. • In no event shall Ricoh Co., Ltd. be liable for any damage directly or indirectly caused by any defect in this manual or software. • Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5 InfoPrint Solutions Company is a tradename of InfoPrint Solutions Company, LLC, in the United States, other countries, or both. InfoPrint is a registered trademark of Ricoh Co., Ltd., in the United States, other countries, or both. InfoPrint is used under license from the trademark owner.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Before Using This Product.................. 1-2 Printer Driver File Structure ........................1-2 About Printer Driver ........................... 1-3 1.2.1 Operating Environment of Printer Driver.................... 1-3 1.2.2 Selecting Printer Driver ........................1-3 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 ........2-2 Checking Connection with Printer ......................
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Before Using This Product

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Chapter 1 Before Using This Product...
  • Page 8: Printer Driver File Structure

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product Before Using This Product Chapter 1 Printer Driver File Structure The Printer Driver consists of the following files described in the table. In order to install a printer driver, all corresponding files with each language and PDL category are necessary. Language File Name Description...
  • Page 9: About Printer Driver

    Chapter 1 Before Using This Product About Printer Driver To print to the printer from the computer running operating system such as Windows, you need to have software called “Printer Driver.” To print to the printer from the PCL5 printer driver, see “Printer Driver User’s Guide – PCL5 Printer Driver –”. 1.2.1 Operating Environment of Printer Driver The PostScript Printer Driver can be installed in the computer running the following operating system:...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Before Using This Product...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2...
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Print From Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 To print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2, you need to have the printer driver installed on the computer before starting operation. Use the following steps to check connection with a printer and install the printer driver: Checking Connection with Printer To print directly to the printer from Windows via a network, you need to build a TCP/IP environment for Windows and configure the LPR port settings.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 For Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, Make sure [IP address] settings have been properly click [View your active networks] - configured. [Local Area Connection]. Click the [Properties] button. For details on how to configure Windows such as the IP address, see the Windows manual and Help function or ask your network administrator.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Enter the ping command as shown in the diagram. Enter the IP address after the ping command. For the printer’s IP address, check what is displayed after selecting [Information] - [Network] on the control panel of the printer unit.
  • Page 15: Adding Lpr Port

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Adding LPR Port Add a port for printer output, following the steps below: Log on with the user name with Administrator Right-click the printer menu on the left hand side of privileges.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Under [Protocol], select [LPR]. Enter the logical Even if [LPR Port] is displayed in the list, be sure printer name in [Queue Name] and turn on (check) to select [Standard TCP/IP Port]. [LPR Byte Counting Enabled] and turn off (uncheck) [SNMP Status Enabled], and then select [OK].
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Click the [Finish] button. Click the [Cancel] button. Click the [Close] button to close the [Print Server Properties] dialog.
  • Page 18: Installing Printer Driver

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Installing Printer Driver You can install the PostScript Printer Driver that came with Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2. Before installing the PostScript Printer Driver, prepare the driver related files by downloading from dedicated Web site.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 To configure settings for printers that are plugged into another computers and shared on the network, select [Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer]. Computers and printers on the network are located and displayed in tree format.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 When the dialog as shown in the following diagram is Select [Do not share this printer], click [Next]. displayed, select [Replace the current driver], and then click [Next]. Printer can also be shared after installing the printer Select Type a [Printer Name].
  • Page 21: Displaying Properties

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Displaying Properties To view printer [Properties], follow the steps outlined below: Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Place the mouse pointer on the printer icon. Right Panel. click and select [Properties]. For Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, select [Printer properties].
  • Page 22: Printer Sharing

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Printer Sharing To print from another client computer connected to a network via computer running Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2, use the printer [Sharing] function. Log on with the user name with Administrator For Windows 7/Server 2008 R2, privileges.
  • Page 23: Changing Print Port

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Changing Print Port If you need to change the printer destination due to a change in IP address or something similar, or you save data generated by a printer driver in a file, use the following steps to change the printer connection port. Log on with the user name with Administrator Select the connection port from the [Print Port] list privileges.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Select [Custom], and then click the [Settings] button. Click the [Next] button. Under [Protocol], select [LPR]. Enter the logical Click the [Finish] button. printer name in [Queue Name] and turn on (check) [LPR Byte Counting Enabled] and turn off (uncheck) [SNMP Status Enabled], and then select [OK].
  • Page 25: Printing Via Print Server

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 2.6.2 Printing Via Print Server Click [Add Port] under [Ports] properties. Click the [OK] button to close the [Port Name] dialog. Select [Local Port], and then click the [New Port] Click the [OK] button to close the [Ports] dialog. button.
  • Page 26: Changing Printer Driver Default Values

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Changing Printer Driver Default Values Use the following steps to change the printer driver default value and save it as a new default value: When you print from application software, the printer driver setting configured here becomes a default value. Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Place the mouse pointer on the printer icon.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 To save settings, click the [OK] button and close properties. For details of each item, see explanations in "4.1 Printer-Specific Functions". 2-17...
  • Page 28: Printing From Application Software

    Chapter 2 Print from Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Printing from Application Software Use the following steps to change the printer driver settings when printing from application software: This section gives an example of printing using WordPad that comes with Windows Vista. The view on the menu or in the dialog box varies depending on the application software being used.
  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Print From Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003...
  • Page 30: Checking Connection With Printer

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 To print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, you need to install the printer driver on the computer before starting operation. Use the following steps to check connection with a printer and install the printer driver: Checking Connection with Printer To print directly to the printer from Windows via a network, you need to build a TCP/IP environment for Windows and configure the LPR port settings.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] from the list and Next, make sure that TCP/IP communication click on [Properties]. between the printer and Windows is enabled. For Windows XP/Server 2003: Select [Start] - [All Programs] - [Accessories] - [Command Prompt].
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 When the [Reply] message is displayed as shown in the diagram, verification of connection is complete. Proceed to installation of the printer driver. When the “Request timed out” message is displayed, check the printer’s power supply, network cable connection, and printer’s or computer’s TCP/IP settings again.
  • Page 33: Installing Printer Driver

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installing Printer Driver You can install the PostScript Printer Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003. Before installing the PostScript Printer Driver, prepare the driver related files by downloading from dedicated Web site. Use the following steps to install the printer driver: The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Click the [Next] button. Select printer connection port, and then click [Next]. To add a new connection port, select [Create a new port] and select [Standard TCP/IP Port] as [Type of port]. Click [Next]. Select [Local Printer] and uncheck [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer].
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Move to the folder in which the PostScript Printer When the dialog box as shown in the following Driver is located and then click the [Open] button. diagram is displayed, click [Replace existing driver], and then click [Next].
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 To confirm that the printer is set up and the printer driver is installed properly, select [Yes], and then click [Next] to continue. Click on the [Finish] button to complete the Add Printer Wizard. For Windows 2000, the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 37: Displaying Properties

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Displaying Properties To view printer [Properties], follow the steps outlined below: The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP. For Windows XP/Server 2003: For Windows 2000: Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers].
  • Page 38: Printer Sharing

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Printer Sharing To print from another client computer connected to a network via a computer running Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003, use the printer [Sharing] function. The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP. Log on to Windows with the user name with Click [OK] to close Properties.
  • Page 39: Changing Print Port

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Changing Print Port If you need to change the printer destination due to a change in IP address or something similar, or you save data generated by a printer driver in a file, use the following steps to change the printer connection port. The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Select [Custom], and then click the [Settings] Click the [Next] button. button. Under [Protocol], select [LPR]. Enter the logical Click on the [Finish] button to complete the wizard. printer name in [Queue Name] and turn on (check) [LPR Byte Counting Enabled] and turn off (uncheck) [SNMP Status Enabled], and then select [OK].
  • Page 41: Printing Via Print Server

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 3.5.2 Printing Via Print Server Click [Add Port] under [Port] properties. Click the [OK] button to close the [Port Name] dialog. Select [Local Port], and then click the [New Port] Click the [Close] button to close the [Ports] button.
  • Page 42: Changing Printer Driver Default Values

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Changing Printer Driver Default Values To change printer driver default values, perform the following steps using [Printing Preferences] dialog. The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP. For Windows XP/Server 2003: For Windows 2000: Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers].
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 To save settings, click the [OK] button and close properties. For an explanation of each item, see Online Help. To view Online Help, place the mouse pointer over the item. Right click and select [Help]. For more information, see explanations in "4.1 Printer-Specific Functions".
  • Page 44: Printing From Application Software

    Chapter 3 Print from Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Printing from Application Software Use the following steps to change the printer driver settings when printing from application software: This section gives an example of printing using WordPad that comes with Windows. The view on the menu or in the dialog box varies depending on the application software being used.
  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Various Settings Of Postscript Driver

    Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver...
  • Page 46: Printer-Specific Functions

    Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver Various Settings of PostScript Driver Chapter 4 Configuring the printer driver settings enables you to print using different functions. This chapter describes various methods for configuring the PostScript Printer Driver. Printer-Specific Functions This section describes setup items for printer-specific functions. To view [Printer Functions] in the printer driver, see Chapters 2 and 3 “Changing Printer Driver Default Values”...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver ◇ Screen Procedure, Screen Frequency, Screen Angle (default: Printer Default) These options are used for halftone image processing. If you want to change [Screen Frequency] and/or [Screen Angle], other option than [Printer Default] must be selected in [Screen Procedure] first.
  • Page 48: Printing On Custom Size Paper

    Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver Printing on Custom Size Paper Select [Printer] - [Paper Source] - [Paper Size] on the printer operation panel to configure custom paper size. And, select [Printer] - [PostScript] - [Best Fit] to configure print condition for paper selection. Best Fit feature is effective when paper size defined by application software is different from actual loaded paper in the printer.
  • Page 49: Checking Printer Driver Version

    Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver Checking Printer Driver Version Check the printer driver version on the following screen. 4.3.1 PostScript Driver that Comes with Windows Vista/Server 2008/7/Server 2008 R2 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Panel.
  • Page 50: Postscript Driver That Comes With Windows 2000/Xp/Server 2003

    Chapter 4 Various Settings of PostScript Driver 4.3.2 PostScript Driver that Comes with Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 The diagrams (screens) used here give an example of Windows XP. For Windows XP/Server 2003: For Windows 2000: Select [Start] - [Control Panel] and open the Control Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Printers].

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