Ricoh AP204 Operator's Manual page 85

Troubleshooting
Possible Causes
Is the Data In indicator blinking
or lit after starting the print job?
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Note
If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, contact your sales or
service representative.
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If not, the data is not being sent to the printer.
If your printer is connected to the computer
using the interface cable
Check if the printer port settings are correct. For a
parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2
should be set.
• Windows 95/98
1. Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers].
2. Highlight the icon of the printer by clicking
it. Next, on the [File] menu click [Properties].
3. Click [Details] tab.
4. Check the [Print to the following port] box to
make sure the correct port is selected.
• Windows 3.1x
1. On the [Control Panel], double-click the [Print-
ers] icon.
2. Confirm that this printer is specified as the
default printer.
3. Click [Connect].
4. Check the [Ports] box to make sure the
correct port is selected.
• Windows NT 4.0
1. Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click
[Printers].
2. Highlight the icon of the printer by clicking
it. Next, on the [File] menu click [Properties].
3. Click [Ports] tab.
4. Check [The Print to port box] to make sure the
correct port is selected.
Network connection
Contact your network administrator.
If the Data In indicator is blinking or lit
The printer may be resetting the print job. Take the
following steps to correct the situation.
• Increase the "Job Timeout" setting of the "IPDL-C
Menu".
• Make sure your printer driver settings are correct.
• Change the setting of the "Transfer" of the "Sys-
tem Menu".
• Make sure the "Parallel" of the "System Menu" is
correct.
Solutions