Setup Guide For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference.
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Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This printer contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.
Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
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R CAUTION: • Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the machine. While moving the machine, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the machine.
Low-power mode. • Energy Saver mode This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 30 minutes after the last operation has been completed. To exit Energy Saver mode, press any key on the control panel. To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see “System Menu”...
Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.
How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
Connecting the Network Interface Cable to the Network ... 24 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510 ... 25 Installing the 1394 Interface Unit... 25 Connecting the 1394 Interface Cable to the Printer ... 28 802.11b Interface Unit Type A ... 29 Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 ... 32 AD410 (Duplex Unit) ...
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Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ... 58 Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver... 58 Windows 2000/Windows XP - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ... 59 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ... 61 Macintosh - Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver ... 64 Installing the Printer Driver Using USB...
• Basic model This is a printer with a standard USB port and parallel port. • Network standard model This is a printer with a standard Ethernet port, USB port, and parallel port. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Major Specifications Printing Speed...
Note ❒ Some of your applications might require the installation of the PCL 5e printer driver. In this case, you can install PCL 5e in addition to PCL 6. See p.54 “Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RPCS printer driver This printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language.
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Printer Drivers for This Printer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files The Adobe Postscript printer drivers and PPD files are included on the CD- ROM that comes with this printer. Adobe PostScript printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language.
Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CD- There are three CD-ROMs that come with this printer. These are labeled "Oper- ating Instructions", "Printer Drivers and Utilities" and "Document Management Utility". The following are included on the three separate CD-ROMs.
Viewing the Contents of the CD-ROM Follow the steps to view the contents of the CD-ROM. A A A A Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Auto Run will start the installer. B B B B Click [Browse This CD-ROM]. Explorer starts and displays the contents of the CD-ROM.
Up to 100 sheets of plain paper (80 , 20 lb. bond) can be loaded. See “Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer” and “ Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray” in the Printer Refer- ence on the CD-ROM labeled "Operat- ing Instructions".
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Front Cover Release Button Use this button to open the front cov- Power Switch Use this switch to turn the printer power on and off. Paper Tray (Tray 1) Loads up to 250 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m , 20 lb.
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Registration Roller Feeds the paper. If it becomes dirty, clean it. See “Cleaning the Registration Roller” in the Printer Reference on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". [Back side] Transfer Roller Cover Open this cover when replacing a transfer roller.
Note ❒ This does not work if the printer is on- line. { { { { Menu} } } } key Press this key to make and check the cur- rent printer settings.
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Press this key to execute menu items se- lected on the panel display. Press this key to clear some errors. See “Troubleshooting” in the Printer Refer- ence on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". { { { { U U U U } } } } { { { { T T T T } } } } keys...
With Network standard model, these cannot be attached at the same time. Note ❒ Up to two Paper Feed Units can be attached to the printer at the same time. ❒ The installation of the Paper Feed Unit is necessary to attach the Envelope Feeder Unit.
❒ The installation of the Memory Unit is necessary to use the 1394 Interface Unit. Available Options The following options can be attached to the printer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Exterior Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 (Tray 2 or Tray 3)
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❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Basic model Printer : Interior Note ❒ See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Basic model or Network standard model) you have. Network Interface Board Type...
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96MB. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Network standard model Printer : Interior Note ❒ See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Basic model or Network standard model) you have. 802.11b Interface Unit Type A You can perform the print job on the IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) environ-...
❒ Do not attach more than two Paper Feed Units in your printer at the same time. ❒ Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code.
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Reference on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". If the printing position is not cor- rect, adjust the registration of the trays. For more information about adjusting the registration of the trays, see "Adjusting the Registra- tion of the Trays" in the Printer Reference.
Paper Feed Unit. Without the optional Paper Feed Unit, this Envelope Feeder cannot be used. ❒ Your printer can have two optional Paper Feed Units. However, the Envelope Feeder must be used in the top-most optional Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2).
Confirm that the followings are true: • The power switch is turned off. • The interface cable is un- plugged from the printer. Note ❒ If the Duplex Unit is not at- tached, go to step C C C C...
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L L L L While aligning the power cord to the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide the Duplex Unit in un- til it is connected to the printer. ZGDX250J M M M M Attach the interface cable to the printer.
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Important ❒ If you use a Windows operating system, you should set up the Memory Unit with the printer driver to make the printer recog- nize the installation. See the de- scription of Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 on p.51 “Installing the Printer...
1 3 9 4 I n t e r f a c e U n i t , a n d t h e 802.11b Interface Unit cannot be installed to the printer at the same time. For more information, see p.11 “Installing Options”.
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Installing Options E E E E Pull out the handle of the control- ler board. F F F F Pull the handle and slide the con- troller board out. G G G G Place the controller board on a flat surface.
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N N N N While aligning the power cord to the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide the Duplex Unit in un- til it is connected to the printer. ZGDX253J O O O O Plug the printer's power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
(e.g. IP address) is listed in the configuration page, then it has been properly installed. For more information about printing the configuration page, see "Printing the Configuration Page" in the Printer Reference on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". ZDDP320E ZGDX291J...
❒ Depending on the model you use, the 1394 Interface Unit, the Net- work Interface Board, and the 802.11b Interface Unit cannot be installed in the printer at the same time. For more information, see p.11 “Installing Options”. Important ❒ Printing using "SCSI print "(Win- dows 2000) device and "IEEE 1394...
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Installing Options D D D D Use a coin to remove the two screws. Note ❒ These screws are used again in step E E E E Pull out the handle of the control- ler board. F F F F Pull the handle and slide the con- troller board out.
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N N N N While aligning the power cord to the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide the Duplex Unit in un- til it is connected to the printer. ZGDX252J O O O O Plug the printer's power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
For more information about printing the configuration page, see "Print- ing the Configuration Page" in the Printer Reference on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". - 1394 Interface Unit specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Interface Connector: IEEE 1394 (6 pins ×...
❒ Depending on the model you use, the 802.11b Interface Unit, the 1394 Interface Unit, and the Network Interface Board cannot be installed to the printer at the same time. For more information, see p.11 “In- stalling Options”. Important ❒ Before touching the 802.11b Inter- face Unit, touch something metal to discharge any static electricity.
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ZGDX410J L L L L Match the controller board to the top and bottom rail using the "T T T T " mark, and then slide it into the printer slowly until it stops. ZGDX420J ZGDX431J ZGDX442J ZGDX500J ZGDX251J...
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While aligning the power cord to the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide the Duplex Unit in un- til it is connected to the printer. 802.11b Interface Unit Type A P P P P Plug the printer's power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
Disk Drive. D D D D Slowly insert the Hard Disk Drive while aligning it with the top and bottom rails in the printer until it stops. E E E E Fasten the Hard Disk Drive. F F F F Attach the interface cable to the printer.
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Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Important ❒ Do not turn off the printer while formatting the Hard Disk Drive. Turning off the printer while formatting the Hard Disk Drive can da mage the Hard Disk Drive. If you successfully format the...
E E E E Remove the rear cover in the hor- izontal direction. Note ❒ The rear cover of the printer is not used when attaching the Duplex Unit. F F F F While aligning the power cord to...
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❒ If the printing position is not cor- rect, adjust the registration of the trays. For more information about adjusting the registration of the trays, see "Adjusting the Registra- tion of the Trays" in the Printer Reference. AD410 (Duplex Unit)
1-bin Shift Sort Tray. E E E E Holding the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray on both sides, align the catches with the holes on the printer and insert. R CAUTION: • When lifting the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray, hold it on both sides. Hold-...
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G G G G Attach the interface cable to the printer. H H H H Plug the printer's power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the power switch. Note ❒ After installing the last option that you want, print the configuration page to confirm the installation.
❒ The Mailbox and the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray cannot be attached to the printer at the same time. ❒ Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. A A A A Check the contents of the box for the following items: •...
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H H H H Attach the interface cable to the printer. I I I I Plug the printer's power cord back into the wall outlet, and then turn on the power switch. Note ❒ After installing the last option that you want, print the configuration page to confirm the installation.
“Installing the Printer Driver and Software”. • Wireless LAN: Make the settings in p.48 “IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Con- figuration”, and then see p.51 “Installing the Printer Driver and Software”. Note ❒ The optional Network Interface Board is necessary to use Ethernet with Basic model printer.
Configuring the Printer for the Network A A A A Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Power Error “Menu” appears on the panel dis- play. B B B B Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Host...
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I I I I If you use TCP/IP, you can make settings for “Network Boot”. You can select how to assign the printer's address using the compu- ter. Select one of the items below if necessary. • None (Default) • DHCP A Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Network Boot”.
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Configuring the Printer for the Network J J J J If you use NetWare, select the frame type for NetWare. Select one of the items below if necessary. • Auto (Default) • Ethernet 802.3 • Ethernet 802.2 • Ethernet II •...
IEEE 1394 Configuration Use this procedure to configure the printer for use in the IEEE 1394 envi- ronment. The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items are in- cluded in the "Host Interface" menu.
Configuring the Printer for the Network G G G G Assign the IP address to the printer. Do not overlap the IP address in the same subnet or the same IP ad- dress in the network setting. Note ❒ To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator.
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. S e e "Printing a Configuration Page" in the Printer Reference. The settings are now complete. Go to p.51 “Installing the Printer Driv- er and Software”. IEEE 1394 Configuration...
Configuring the Printer for the Network IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer for using the wireless LAN. The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items are included in the "Host Interface" menu.
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. S e e "Printing a Configuration Page" in the Printer Reference. The settings are now complete. Go to p.51 “Installing the Printer Driv- er and Software”. - Address ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Subnet Mask A number used to mathematically “mask”...
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Configuring the Printer for the Network...
When the printer is connected to the computer using USB, see p.66 “Installing the Printer Driver Using USB”. When the printer is connected to the computer using IEEE 1394, see p.68 “In- stalling the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394”. Important ❒...
❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP or Windows NT 4.0, installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Admin- istrators permission.
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After reading through all of the contents, click [I accept the agreement] to agree with the license agreement, and then click [Next]. F F F F Click to select a model name you want to use when the "Select Printer" di- alog box appears. Note ❒...
Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Two kinds of PCL printer drivers, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer. We recommend PCL 6 as your first choice. Limitation ❒...
Setting Up Options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. Limitation ❒ In Windows 2000/Windows XP, changing the printer settings requires Man- age Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP or Windows NT 4.0, installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Admin- istrators permission.
Setting Up Options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. Limitation ❒ In Windows 2000/Windows XP, changing the printer settings requires Man- age Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
Default interface language is English. Note ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. ❒ The printer driver will be installed in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues and Suomi. D D D D Select [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].
Setting up options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
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In this case, click [Continue Anyway] to continue the installa- tion. Setting up options Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default.
Default interface language is English. Note ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. ❒ The printer driver will be installed in English if you select the following languages: Cestina, Magyar, Polski, Portugues and Suomi. D D D D Select [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].
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When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Important ❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the options with the printer driver. A A A A Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
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- Cautions when connecting the USB interface cable and the IEEE 1394 interface cable Limitation ❒ Do not unplug the cable while printing. Do not turn off the printer power while printing or during bidirectional transmission. Installing the PostScript Printer Driver...
Macintosh - Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver It is necessary to install a printer driver and a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow these steps to install a printer driver and a PPD file on Macintosh run- ning the 8.6 operating system or later up to 9.1.
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B B B B Click the [Adobe PS] icon. C C C C In the [Select the PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the machine you want to use, and then click [Setup]. D D D D Click [Configure].
[New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] di- alog box appears depending on the system used. If the printer driver is already installed, the "plug and play" is displayed, and the printer with its port directed to the USB cable is added to the "Printers" folder.
With Windows XP, even if the printer driver has already been installed, [Found New Hardware Wizard] may start when connecting the printer and the computer with the USB cable for the first time. In this case, install the printer driver by fol- lowing the procedure below.
Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Important ❒ Do not connect new IEEE 1394 or USB devices to the printer or turn on the printer while installing the printer driver. ❒ Before uninstalling the printer driver, be sure to disconnect the 1394 interface cable from the computer.
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In this case, click [Yes] to continue the installation. ❒ If the printer driver is already installed, the printer icon is automatically added to the [Printer] folder. In such a case, installation of the printer driver is not necessary. ❒ When the installation is complete, the printer with its port directed to "1394_00n"...
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B B B B In the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box, confirm that [This wizard helps you install software for: (printer name)] is displayed, and select [Install from a list on specific location (Advanced)], and then click [Next>]. C C C C When the [Please choose your search and installation option.] messages appears,...
Preparation "IP over 1394" must be set on the control panel and an IP address for the IEEE 1394 must be specified. For more information about how to make printer settings, see p.45 “IEEE 1394 Configuration”. Limitation ❒ When using the IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394) interface in a network, the Ethernet interface cannot be used in the same network.
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Installing the Printer Driver and Software ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ If you do not want to install the printer when [Found New Hardware Wizard] starts with an operating system, which supports SCSI print, inactivate the device by fol- lowing the procedures.
❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP or Windows NT 4.0, installing software by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission. A A A A Close all applications that are running.
❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP or Windows NT 4.0, installing software by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission. A A A A Close all applications that are running.
Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker folder. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd". It is in the folder "DRIV- ERS\PS\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\DISK1\"...
Memory Unit TypeB 64MB , 14 , 18 Menu key , 9 Network Interface Board Type 2610 , 13 , 21 Network Printing Guide , vi Network standard model printer , 1 On Line key , 9 Options , 11 options, available , 12...
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Power Cord , 7 Power indicator , 9 Power Switch , 7 printer driver , 2 Printer Reference , vi Quick Install , 52 Quick Installation Guide , vi Rear Cover , 7 Registration Roller , 8 RPCS Windows 2000/Windows XP,...
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Network interface cable with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: RICOH LASER AP2610/RICOH LASER AP2610N Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.