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Riso MZ 10 Series User Manual

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RISO Printer Driver
USER'S GUIDE
for MZ10/MZ8/RZ10/EZ5x1/
EZ3x1/EZ2x1 Series
Ms6011-15E

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  • Page 1 RISO Printer Driver USER’S GUIDE for MZ10/MZ8/RZ10/EZ5x1/ EZ3x1/EZ2x1 Series Ms6011-15E...
  • Page 3 This document is intended for use by RISO, its authorized dealers and purchasers of the equipment described herein. While every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of information contained in this document, RISO, its authorized dealers and their employees shall not be held responsible for any inaccuracies it may contain.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Welcome to the high-speed PC printing field presented by RISO printers through RISO Printer Driv- ers. The RISO printers, which are designed to operate as a high-speed GDI printer, enable you to print various documents you create on different computer platforms very speedily, only if an appropriate RISO Printer Driver is installed in your computer.
  • Page 5 Installation (When the printer is used at the first time) Installing the Printer Driver 1. Preparing for the printer Install the RISO Printer Driver into Prepare for the printer and put the your computer. ☞Page 8 print paper suitable for the original data to be printed out onto the stan- •...
  • Page 6 Basic operation Printing USB Flash Drive* USB Flash Drive* 3. Printing 4. Completion of printing 2. Setting Open the [Print] dialog box on your The printer receives the data and Open the data you want to print PC and click [OK]. The data is makes master and prints out the out with your computer, select transmitted to the printer or stored...

  • Page 7: Connecting Methods And Printer Driver Types

    Connecting Methods and Printer Driver types The types of Printer Drivers are as follows: Printer Driver USB flash-via-Printer Driver Choose the Printer Driver to install according to your environment. ■ The environment for being connected via cable In the following environment, the Printer Driver should be used. ●...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..............2 Procedure before printing ........ Connecting Methods and Printer Driver types .. Table of Contents ..........6 Installing the Printer Driver ■ USB Connection ............. 9 Installing the Printer Driver ........9 Creating a USB port .......... 2 USB Device Association ........
  • Page 9 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver For Windows XP ............94 ■ Manual installation ..........94 In the case of USB cable connection ....94 In the case of network connection / USB Flash Drive output ........9 ■ Manual uninstallation ........... 96 For Windows Vista ...........
  • Page 10 Installing the Printer Driver The method of installing the Printer Driver using the installer is described here. ■ USB Connection .........9 Installing the Printer Driver ......9 Creating a USB port ........2 USB Device Association......24 ■ Network Connection .........25 Connecting with PC........2 Installing the Printer Driver ......26 ■...

  • Page 11: Usb Connection

    ■ USB Connection Installing the Printer Driver This section describes how to install the Printer Driver for windows support- ing the Plug&Play installation when your computer and the RISO printer are connected via USB cable. (Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see page 9.)
  • Page 12 USB Connection Select your language from the drop-down list, then click [OK]. Click [Next]. For Windows Vista(64-bit) or Windows 7(64-bit), go to Step (Page 6). Select [Connect with USB cable]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 13 (Page 9). The [USB Port Settings] dialog box appears. Turn on the RISO printer. Connect the computer to the RISO printer with an USB cable (Hi-Speed USB, 3 m or less). To the printer’s USB port port To the PC’s...
  • Page 14 USB Connection Select the printer name you just connected. Click [Next]. When selected Printer Driver has already been installed in Windows XP, [Installation Method] dialog appears. Click [Next]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 15 USB Connection Click [Next]. You can also change the name of the printer. Click [Install]. When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. When the [Windows Logo Approval Test] (for Windows XP) or [Windows Security] (for Windows Vista/Windows 7) dialog appears, continue with installation.
  • Page 16 USB Connection Check the test print was properly printed and click [OK]. Click [Display the ReadMe file]. The ReadMe file is opened. Be sure to read all the instructions and notes on it. Click [Finish]. Be sure to restart the computer before using the Printer Driver. If you have checked [Restart immediately], the computer will be shut down and restarted when you click [Finish].
  • Page 17 USB Connection Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of your computer. IMPORTANT! Keep the removed CD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed. If using Windows Vista(64-bit)/Windows 7(64-bit), associate USB Devices (Page 24) continuously.
  • Page 18 USB Connection For Windows Vista(64-bit) or Windows 7(64-bit) Select [Connect using another connection method]. Click [Next]. Click [Custom installation]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 19 USB Connection Select a USB port. Select [Existing port], and then [USB***]. Click [OK]. Select the printer name you just connected. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 20 USB Connection Click [Next]. When selected Printer Driver has already been installed, [Installation Method] dialog appears. Click [Next]. Click [Next]. You can also change the name of the printer. Return to Step (Page ). Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 21 USB Connection For Windows 8/Windows 8. Select the printer name you just connected. Click [Next]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 22 When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. [Windows Security] dialog appears, continue with installation. The [USB Port Settings] dialog box appears. Click [OK]. Turn on the RISO printer. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 23 USB Connection Connect the computer to the RISO printer with an USB cable (Hi-Speed USB, 3 m or less). To the printer’s USB port port To the PC’s USB port Click [Display the ReadMe file]. The ReadMe file is opened. Be sure to read all the instructions and notes on it.
  • Page 24 Click [Print Test Page]. When a message appears, wait for a few seconds and click [Close]. Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of your computer. IMPORTANT! Keep the removed CD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed.

  • Page 25: Creating A Usb Port

    USB Connection Creating a USB port To install the printer driver in Windows Vista(64-bit) or Windows 7(64-bit) with the USB cable, it is necessary to create a USB Port and associate USB Devices. IMPORTANT! Create a USB port before installing the printer driver. Turn the power of the printer on, and connect the USB cable to the printer.

  • Page 26: Usb Device Association

    USB Connection USB Device Association IMPORTANT! Associate the USB device after installing the printer driver. Connect the printer and your computer with a USB cable. The USB device is automatically associated with your computer. Check the result of the USB device association in Step and after.

  • Page 27: Network Connection

    Connecting with PC Optional network interface card, “RISO Network Card” is required when connecting the computer to the RISO printer through network to use as a network printer. In advance, connect the RISO printer to the network and configure printer network settings (ex.

  • Page 28: Installing The Printer Driver

    Network Connection Installing the Printer Driver This section describes how to install the RISO Printer Driver when the com- puter is connected to the RISO printer through network. (Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see page 9.) IMPORTANT! • You are required to have the administrator’s privilege to install the Printer Driver program in your computer.
  • Page 29 Network Connection Select [Connect using another connection method]. Click [Next]. Select the printer and click [Next]. • You can also enter the IP address manually. • When you set a transmission system or port optionally, click [Custom installation] and select an existing port or create a new port. The following procedure shows how to create a Standard TCP/IP Port.
  • Page 30 Network Connection ) Select [Create a new port], and then [Standard TCP/IP Port]. 2) Click [Create]. The [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box ap- pears. ) Click [Next]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 31 Network Connection 4) Enter the IP address of your printer. Port name will be entered automatically. ) Click [Next]. 6) Select [Custom] and click [Settings]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 32 This installation procedure assumes that the RISO printer is connected to the network using the dedicated network interface card, RISO Network Card (option). When connecting to a commercial print server etc. on the network, refer to the instruction manual provided by the manufacturer.
  • Page 33 Network Connection 9) Click [Next]. 0) Click [Finish]. Select the printer name to use. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 34 Network Connection Click [Next]. When selected Printer Driver has already been installed, [Installation Method] dialog appears. Click [Next]. Click [Next]. You can also change the name of the printer. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 35 Network Connection Click [Install]. When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. When the [Windows Logo Approval Test] (for Windows XP) or [Windows Security] (for Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8//Windows 8.) dialog appears, continue with installation.
  • Page 36 Be sure to restart the computer before using the Printer Driver. If you have checked [Restart immediately], the computer will be shut down and restarted when you click [Finish]. Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of your computer. IMPORTANT! Keep the CD-ROM at hand.

  • Page 37: Usb Flash Drive Output

    Driver program in your computer. • This Printer Driver does not support server OS or printer sharing. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installer is started. If the installer does not start up, double-click on the [Setup(.exe)] file in the folder below.
  • Page 38 USB Flash Drive Output Select your language from the drop-down list, then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Select [Use a USB flash drive to print]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 39 USB Flash Drive Output Click [Next]. Select the printer name that has the part “USB flash” at the end. Click [Next]. Installing the Printer Driver...
  • Page 40 USB Flash Drive Output When the selected Printer Driver is already installed, “Installation Method” dialog box appears, click [Next]. Click [Next]. You can also change the printer name. When changing the printer’s name, we recommend to leave (USB flash) in the name.
  • Page 41 USB Flash Drive Output When the [Windows Logo Approval Test] (for Windows XP) or [Windows Security] (for Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.) dialog appears, continue with installation. The following message appears, click [OK]. Please refer to “Create a Folder” and “Printing a test page” for output of test page on USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 42 USB Flash Drive Output Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive of your computer. IMPORTANT! Keep the removed CD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed. Create a dedicated folder in USB Flash Drive continuously.
  • Page 43 USB Flash Drive Output Create a Folder The procedure of creating a dedicated folder in USB Flash Drive is described here. IMPORTANT! When printing by using USB Flash Drive, be sure to create a dedicated folder in USB Flash Drive. Printing is disabled from the USB Flash Drive for which a dedicated folder has not been created.

  • Page 44: Printing A Test Page

    When changing the name of the folders in USB Flash Drive or moving the original data, use the RISO USB PRINT MANAGER. For details, see the “RISO Utility Software User’s Guide”. Printing a test page This section describes the procedures for printing a test page by using the USB flash-via-Printer Driver.
  • Page 45 USB Flash Drive Output Click [Print Test Page]. When a message appears, wait for a few seconds and click [OK]. The data of the test page is saved in USB Flash Drive. Remove the USB Flash Drive from your computer, and con- nect it to the printer.

  • Page 46: Working With The Printer Driver

    Working with the Printer Driver ■ Changing the Printer Driver Configuration ..........45 ■ Sending and Printing Data .......49 ■ Setting the Print Conditions ....53 [Basic] Tab ..........4 [Layout] Tab ..........9 [Coloring] Tab ..........6 [Image] Tab ..........68 [Advanced] Tab ........7 [Option] Tab ..........7 [About] Tab ..........77 ■...

  • Page 47: Changing The Printer Driver Configuration

    [Devices and Printers] and open the [Devices and Printers] folder. Open the [Environment] tab of the [Properties] dialog box. Click the right-hand mouse key on the corresponding RISO printer icon in the printer folder and select [Properties] (for Windows XP/Windows Vista) or [Printer properties] (for Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8.) in the displayed...
  • Page 48 Select [Installed] when the optional devices are connected. Sorter Select your sorter. Job Separator Select [Installed] if your RISO printer is equipped with the Job Separator. Storage Memory (USB flash-via-Printer Driver is not available) Select [Installed] if your RISO printer is equipped with the Document Storage Card.
  • Page 49 Changing the Printer Driver Configuration 2) Enter the width, length and name and click [Add]. The registered name appears in the dialog box. • The length of the name can be up to 0 characters. • You can change the unit of length from “mm” to “inch”. Height (Length) Feed direction Width...
  • Page 50 4). 1) Click [Print color entry] to open the [Print color entry] dialog box. 2) Select the colors you have on your RISO printer from the [Color List] in the [Print color entry] dialog box, and click [Add]. 3) Click [OK].

  • Page 51: Sending And Printing Data

    Printer Driver” on page IMPORTANT! • The maximum print area is different depending on the model of RISO printer. If you want to know the maximum print area of your document, consult the user’s guide of your RISO printer. • For other limitations, also read the user’s guide of your RISO printer.
  • Page 52 Sending and Printing Data Check print conditions. • Specify the number of copies to be printed within the following range : 1 to 9,999. • Never fail to deselect the [Collate] box. If it is selected, the master-making operation will be repeated for every copy. The displayed items in the [Print] dialog box vary depending on the application software.
  • Page 53 Sending and Printing Data [Layout] Tab (refer to page 9 for detailed settings) [Coloring] Tab (refer to page 6 for detailed settings) [Image] Tab (refer to page 68 for detailed settings) Working with the Printer Driver...
  • Page 54 Start printing. Click [OK] in the [Print] dialog box. The selected document file data is then transmitted to your RISO printer and printed out there as specified in the previous step. When using a USB Flash Drive, data is output to the USB Flash Drive. Dis- connect the USB Flash Drive from the computer, connect it to the printer and print the data.

  • Page 55: Setting The Print Conditions

    Setting the Print Conditions ■ Setting the Print Conditions You can set various print conditions over the tabs in the [Properties] dialog box. To open this dialog box, click [Properties] in the [Print] dialog box. IMPORTANT! Some Printer Driver settings are disabled by the settings. Printer Driver USB flash-via-Printer Driver USB print...

  • Page 56: [Basic] Tab

    Setting the Print Conditions [Basic] Tab Settings 1 Original size 5 Job settings 2 Paper size 6 Prevew and Edit* 3 Output 7 Restore default 4 Color * This option is not available for the mono-color printers. Setting the original size and paper direction. 1 Original size IMPORTANT! Be sure to specify the same page direction which was set in the application...
  • Page 57 (Page • The range of paper sizes that can be entered in the [Custom] dialog box depends on your RISO printer. For details, see the User’s Guide of your RISO printer. • You can select the unit of size from [mm] and [inch].
  • Page 58 RISO printer at anytime you like. Storage Only Send the data to your RISO printer to be stored. You can reactivate the stored data on your RISO printer at anytime you like. For the USB flash-via-Printer Driver USB print (Manual) Data is output to the USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 59 Display a message before deleting data: Select the check box to display a confirmation message on the control panel of your RISO printer before deleting stored data. IMPORTANT! You are not allowed to use the prohibited characters as follows for [Job name] and [Owner name].
  • Page 60 Setting the Print Conditions After [Color information] ([Image] tab on single-color printers; [Coloring] tab on 4 Color two-color printers) is refreshed and the information on ink colors is obtained, ink colors are automatically selected from the ink colors mounted on the printer and the selected ink color is indicated in blue.

  • Page 61: [Layout] Tab

    Setting the Print Conditions [Layout] Tab Settings 1 Original size* 6 Binding side 2 Paper size* 7 Fit to printable area 3 Imposition 8 180-degree rotation 4 Pages/sheet 9 Margin-plus 5 Layout order 0 Print position adjustment * The settings are made depending on the settings in the [Basic] tab. (Page [Basic] Tab - [Original size] (Page...
  • Page 62 Setting the Print Conditions You can impose multiple originals on one page and print them. 3 Imposition : Nomal printing (one page original par sheet). Multi-up : The same original is imposed multiple times on one sheet of paper. Page layout : Different original pages are imposed on one sheet of paper. Multi-up Page layout When [Multi-up] or [Page layout] is selected, select the number of pages.
  • Page 63 Setting the Print Conditions Setting the binding margin. 6 Binding side : A binding margin is not set. Left : The binding margin is set on the left side of the sheet of paper. Right : The binding margin is set on the right side of the sheet of paper. : The binding margin is set on the top of the sheet of paper.
  • Page 64 Setting the Print Conditions If you select this check box, printing will be done in a 9% scaling. 9 Margin-plus • If [Fit to printable area] is not selected, this option is not available. • If [Print position adjustment] is selected, this option is not available. When you print the original on a sheet of paper that is larger than the original, 0 Print position this option adjusts the printed position without changing the printed original...

  • Page 65: [Coloring] Tab

    Select the print color from the drop-down list. • When the printer is connected on the network, the color information for Color  mounted on your RISO printer can be acquired by clicking [Refresh]. When information is completely acquired, the color of Color  will be displayed next to “Color”...
  • Page 66 Select the print color from the drop-down list. When the printer is connected on the network, the color information on your RISO printer can be acquired by clicking [Refresh]. When information is completely acquired, the color of drum will be displayed next to “Color 1”...
  • Page 67 Setting the Print Conditions [Manual] The [Dual-color print/manual] dialog box is displayed by clicking on the [De- tails] button. Different conditions for color separation can be set for the “Text/Line art” areas and the “Photo” areas separately. [Text/Line Art] 1: All : Text and line art are printed out in color 1.
  • Page 68 1 of black and color 2 of red), the data is transmitted to your RISO printer and the master making is carried out. The printer will stop after master making is carried out. Use the Combination print screen in the printer control panel to set the number of the copies and to press the start key.
  • Page 69 By clicking on the [Refresh] button the color information of the Drums (Cylin- ders) mounted in your RISO printer will be reflected in the RISO Printer Driver. The acquisition status (Complete/Error) of color information is displayed. In case of “Complete”, the letters in the Ink Color of the printer driver will be indicated in blue.

  • Page 70: [Image] Tab

    Setting the Print Conditions [Image] Tab Print image Settings 1 Screening type* 3 Line art style Grain-touch Grain-touch Screen-covered Screen-covered Screen frequency Solid-look Screen angle 4 Text style 2 Photo type* Bold Standard Slim Portrait Group 5 Color* 6 Color information* * It may not be changed depending on the settings of [Color separation/Manual].
  • Page 71 Setting the Print Conditions Screen-covered: Various tones of photo images are reproduced by changing the size of dots according to original density. The printed-out photo images will be covered with a dot screen. Though the wide range of tone levels in original photo images can be kept in this style, their fineness will be lowered.
  • Page 72 By clicking on the [Refresh] button the color information of the Drums (Cylin- ders) mounted in your RISO printer will be reflected in the RISO Printer Driver. The acquisition status (Complete/Error) of color information is displayed. In case of “Complete”, the letters in the Ink Color of the printer driver will be indicated in blue.

  • Page 73: [Advanced] Tab

    Setting the Print Conditions [Advanced] Tab Settings 1 Print speed 7 Output* 0ppm/80ppm 8 Program printing* 2 Print density* 9 Output reversal 3 Interval printing* 0 ID print* 4 Ink saving 5 Copies a Activate the Confidential mode after job completes 6 Auto-process b Output the data after initializing printer * This option is not available for EZ2x series.
  • Page 74 You can specify how to process your print jobs on your RISO printer, i.e. to 6 Auto-process complete them without interruption or to interrupt them after a specified process step.
  • Page 75 Setting the Print Conditions IMPORTANT! • For the Printer Driver, [Auto-process] is available only when you select [Print Only]. (See Page 56) (The setting is not valid for [Storage Only].) For stored data, set the [Auto-process] mode from the printer display when the data is retrieved.
  • Page 76 Your RISO printer is initialized before receiving print data when this check box b Output the data is selected. It is recommended to select this check box in most cases. after initializing...

  • Page 77: [Option] Tab

    1 Sorter control 2 Stapler 3 Job separator ■ The optional settings are displayed if your RISO printer is equipped with optional devices, which are selected in the [Environment] tab. (Page You can select an operation mode of the optional sorter which is connected 1 Sorter control to your RISO printer.
  • Page 78 Setting the Print Conditions You can activate the stapler built in the sorter connected to your RISO printer 2 Stapler and select the stapling position. <Open> : The built-in stapler operates as specified on the control panel of your RISO printer.

  • Page 79: [About] Tab

    Setting the Print Conditions [About] Tab This tab shows the version number, language and model name of your Print- er Driver. In case you contact your service representative because of function errors, check this version number and so on beforehand. Working with the Printer Driver...

  • Page 80: Creating A Risorinc-Format File

    RISO printer. IMPORTANT! • The RISORINC-type file should be created with the RISO Printer Driver cor- responding to your RISO printer. If the Printer Driver does not correspond to your RISO Printer Driver, the transmitted document may not be printed out correctly.
  • Page 81 Creating a RISORINC-format file Output the document data to a file. Select the corresponding check box, ex. [Print to file], and click [OK]. Then specify the name and the destination for the RISORINC-format file to be cre- ated in the displayed dialog box and click [OK] or [Save]. If the corresponding check box does not exist in the [Print] dialog box, change the Printer Driver configuration.

  • Page 82: Creating Risorinc Files When Using The [Layout] Tab Setting

    After creating the RISORINC file using the [Layout] feature, restore the usual print port in the same way you set the Local Port. It is convenient to install two RISO Printer Drivers and register one for printer output and the other for RISORINC Files.

  • Page 83: Preview And Edit

    Preview and Edit Preview and Edit is a special utility software for the dual-color printer driver. The software cannot be used with the mono-color printer driver. ■ Preview and Edit ........82 Preview and Edit Window .......82 Preview and Edit...

  • Page 84: Preview And Edit

    • To save the edited file once and then continue the operation, you can start up “Preview and Edit” separately. Select [Start]-[All Programs]-[RISO]-[MZ0_MZ8 Series]-[Preview and Edit] of Windows in this order. For Windows 8/Windows 8.1, open the “Apps” screen and click [Preview and Edit] in the [RISO MZ10_MZ8 Series] group.
  • Page 85 Menu Bar Any function available in the Preview and Edit can be activated by selecting it from the pull-down menus. File Open Page 84 ☞ Save Page 84 ☞ Save As Saves the currently-edited job file as a new color document file, keeping the original job file.
  • Page 86 Tool Bar Main functions can be instantly activated by clicking on the tool buttons ar- ranged in this bar. The following functions are assigned to the respective tool buttons. 1. Open Opens the [Open] dialog box, in which you can select a color document file to be printed or modified (**.rcs).
  • Page 87 6. Print color Opens/closes the [Print color], from which you can select an ink color desired to be applied to the images on the page displayed on the screen. To select an ink color desired to be applied to the images, click on it in the [Print color].
  • Page 88 Toolbox A desired editing tool can be selected by clicking on a tool button arranged in this box. The following functions are assigned to the respective tool buttons. 1. Object Fill Selects the [Object Fill] icon, which appears on the screen in place of the mouse pointer when it is placed on the page.
  • Page 89 Print dialog box [Print] dialog box appears when clicking on the [Print] icon on the Tool Bar or selecting [File]-[Print] from Menu Bar. 1. Printer name When Preview and Edit startup is set with the printer driver, the printer name for the printer driver is shown.
  • Page 90 Property dialog box The following settings made with the printer driver can be changed. * Refer to the [Advanced] tab of the printer driver. (Page *2 Refer to the [Option] tab of the printer driver. (Page Color separation The set position of the Drums (Cylinders) to be used for printing appears. Clicking [OK] starts printing.

  • Page 91: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver The procedure of uninstalling the Printer Driver by using the un- installer is described here. For Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 8. In the case of uninstallation using the uninstaller, the driv- er package cannot be deleted. When the driver package needs to be deleted, in such cases as for re-installation of the Printer Driver, uninstall the Printer Driver manually.

  • Page 92: Uninstall The Printer Driver

    (administrator, etc.). Start the Uninstaller. For Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click [Start]-[All Programs]-[RISO]-[(Your printer model, XX Series)]-[Unin- staller] in this order. For Windows 8/Windows 8.1: Open the “Apps” screen and click [Uninstaller] in the (Your printer model, XX Series) group.
  • Page 93 Uninstall the Printer Driver Select the printer for which the Printer Driver needs to be uninstalled. Click [Next]. Click [Uninstall]. When you place a checkmark in the [Uninstall also User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be uninstalled. Uninstalling the Printer Driver...
  • Page 94 Uninstall the Printer Driver Click [Finish]. When the Printer Driver has been uninstalled, be sure to restart your com- puter. When [Restart immediately] is checked, your computer is restarted after [Finish] is clicked. Uninstalling the Printer Driver...
  • Page 95 Manually install- ing / uninstalling the Printer Driver The procedure of installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver with- out using the installer / uninstaller is described here. For Windows XP ...........94 ■ Manual installation ........94 In the case of USB cable connection ..94 In the case of network connection / USB Flash Drive output......9 ■...

  • Page 96: Manually Installing / Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    In the case of USB cable connection Turn the power of the printer on, and connect the USB cable to the printer. Start your computer, and insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer.

  • Page 97: In The Case Of Network Connection / Usb Flash Drive Output

    In the case of network connection: Create TCP/IP port or LPR port. In the case of USB Flash Drive output : Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). Click [Have Disk], and select the inf file of the driver to in- stall.

  • Page 98: Manual Uninstallation

    Manual uninstallation (For Windows XP) ■ Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Printers and Fax] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall. From the menu of the [Printers and Fax] folder, open [File] and then [Server properties]. From the [Driver] tab, select the Printer Driver to uninstall, and click [Delete].

  • Page 99: For Windows Vista

    Select [I don’t have the disk. Show me other options.], and then [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your compu- ter. In the [Browse] window, select the inf file of the driver to install.
  • Page 100 Manual installation (For Windows Vista) Click [Print processor] of the [Details] tab. Select the following print processor from the list and click it. In the case of a Windows Vista (32-bit): For MZ0, MZ8 series ....RV8WP For RZ0 series ......RV8ZP For EZx/EZx/EZ2x series ...RV8GP In the case of a Windows Vista (64-bit): For MZ0, MZ8 series ....RV6WP...

  • Page 101: In The Case Of Network Connection / Usb Flash Drive Output

    In the case of network connection: Create TCP/IP port or LPR port. In the case of USB Flash Drive output: Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). IMPORTANT! You cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive.

  • Page 102: Manual Uninstallation

    Manual uninstallation (For Windows Vista) ■ Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall. From the menu that will be displayed by right-clicking on the margin of the [Printers] folder, select [Run as administrator] and then [Server properties].

  • Page 103: For Windows 7

    [Update Driver Software] from the menu that appears. Click [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your computer. Click [Browse], select the folder shown below and click [OK]. For Windows 7 (32-bit): (CD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[WinVista_8]-...

  • Page 104: In The Case Of Network Connection / Usb Flash Drive Output

    In the case of network connection: Create TCP/IP port or LPR port. In the case of USB Flash Drive output: Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). IMPORTANT! You cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive.
  • Page 105 Manual installation (For Windows 7) Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your compu- ter. Click [Have Disk]. In the [Browse] window, select the following inf file and click [OK]. In the case of a network connection: For Windows 7(32-bit): (CD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[WinVista_8]- [English]-RISODRV.INF...

  • Page 106: Manual Uninstallation

    Manual uninstallation (For Windows 7) ■ Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall from the printer folder. Click on the existent printer and click [Print server proper- ties] at the top of the window. From the [Drivers] tab, select the Printer Driver to uninstall, and click [Remove].

  • Page 107: For Windows 8/Windows 8.1

    If your printer name is not displayed, click [Action]-[Scan for hardware changes]. Click [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your computer. Click [Browse], select the folder shown below and click [OK]. For Windows 8 (32-bit)/Windows 8.1 (32-bit): (CD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[WinVista_8]-[English] For Windows 8 (64-bit)/Windows 8.1 (64-bit):...

  • Page 108: In The Case Of Network Connection / Usb Flash Drive Output

    In the case of network connection: Create TCP/IP port or LPR port. In the case of USB Flash Drive output: Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). IMPORTANT! You cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive.
  • Page 109 Manual installation (For Windows 8/Windows 8.) Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] CD-ROM into your compu- ter. Click [Have Disk]. In the [Browse] window, select the following inf file and click [OK]. In the case of a network connection: For Windows 8(32-bit)/Windows 8.1(32-bit): (CD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[WinVista_8]-[English]- RISODRV.INF...

  • Page 110: Manual Uninstallation

    Manual uninstallation (For Windows 8/Windows 8.) ■ Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall from the printer folder. Click on the existent printer and click [Print server proper- ties] at the top of the window. From the [Drivers] tab, select the Printer Driver to uninstall, and click [Remove].

  • Page 111: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Tips ........0 Error Message on PC’s Display ....0 Operation Problems ...... Appendix...

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting Tips

    Replenish paper or check your RISO printer and the printer cable for poor connection, and then restart printing. This message also appears when the memory of your RISO printer becomes full during data transmission because the size of the document data concerned is too large.

  • Page 113: Operation Problems

    No Printout Problem Cause / Condition and Action Your RISO printer is not receiving Your computer is not securely connected to your RISO data from your computer even after printer. the print job finishes in the application Action Connect the printer cable (or network cable) to both software.
  • Page 114 The printer cable (or network cable) was removed just after a processing the current document print job started in the application software. ([Printing] is dis- data. played when you open the [RISO...] printer monitor window in this case.) Action Reconnect the cable and cancel the current job in the [RISO...] printer monitor window.
  • Page 115 Do you use the Printer Driver corresponding to your RISO printer? Action If the name of your RISO printer is different from the model name of your Printer Driver, the document data cannot be printed out correctly. Some fonts cannot be printed properly.
  • Page 116 Flash Drive, install the USB flash-via-Printer Driver. Data can- not be output to a USB Flash Drive using an ordinary Printer Driver. (Page Are you using a USB Flash Drive formatted for RISO folders? Create a folder just for RISO files in the USB Flash Drive. (Page Appendix...
  • Page 117 The custom paper size cannot be The relevant dialog box was not closed correctly. registered in the [RISO...] printer Action Click [OK] on [Environment] tab after closing the [Cus- driver. tom paper entry] dialog box.

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