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Ricoh Priport DX 4640PD Printer Reference

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information before using the machine.
Getting Started
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Preparing to Print
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
3
Various Types of Printing
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Troubleshooting
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Using the Control Panel
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Appendix
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Printer Reference Getting Started Preparing to Print Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Various Types of Printing Troubleshooting Using the Control Panel Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information before using the machine.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual. Note ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file. ❒...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i How to Read This Manual ..................1 1. Getting Started Control Panel......................3 Display Panel ......................5 Printer Settings......................6 2. Preparing to Print Connecting the Machine ..................12 Requirements......................13 Using the Parallel interface Cable................13 Using IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN)................14 User Tools Menu (System Settings)..............17 Interface Settings .....................17 Network Configuration....................18...
  • Page 5 4. Various Types of Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Various Types of Printing ..........59 Duplex Printing......................59 Storing the Print File....................60 Printing on custom sized paper................61 Printing on paper with an undetectable size ............62 When envelopes cannot be fed................63 Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Various Types of Printing ..65 Duplex Printing......................65 Storing the Print File....................66 Printing on custom sized paper................67...

  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. Important If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this. Preparation This symbol indicates information or preparations required prior to operating.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started Control Panel AVA001S {Master Making} mode select key Screen contrast knob Adjusts the brightness of the display pan- Press to select the master making mode. {Auto Cycle} key {Image Position} key Press to make masters and prints in a sin- Adjusts the position of printed images.
  • Page 10 Getting Started {Initial position} key Press to reset to the default image posi- tion. Number keys Press to enter the desired number of prints and data for selected modes. {Clear/Stop} key • Clear Press to delete a number entered. • Stop Press to stop a job in progress.

  • Page 11: Display Panel

    Control Panel Display Panel The display panel shows machine status, error messages and function menus. The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify an item by lightly pressing the key. When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like .

  • Page 12: Printer Settings

    Getting Started ❖ Key list [OK] Acknowledges a selected function or entered values, and then returns to the previous display Deletes a selected function or entered values, and then returns to the [Cancel] previous display [UPrev.], [TNext] Moves to the previous page or the next page when all functions cannot be displayed on one page.
  • Page 13 Control Panel Selecting the Cycle Setting Mode You can select an operation mode for master making and printing online. Auto Cycle AJK172S Master making and printing are completed continuously. If printing is suspended using the {Clear/Stop} on the control panel, it stops in the print mode.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Master Cycle AJK174S There is a belief pause between completion of the master and beginning the print. The machine briefly stops after master making, but does not pause between printing and master making of the following page. When master making is concluded, the machine pauses again before switching to print mode.
  • Page 15 Control Panel Press the {Printer Settings} key. AVA003S Press the [Cycle Setting] . Select the Cycle Setting Mode, and then press [OK]. Press the [Exit].
  • Page 16 Getting Started...

  • Page 17: Preparing To Print

    2. Preparing to Print This section gives instructions for connecting the printer and computer, config- uring the printer, and installing software. ❖ When operating the printer with a USB or a parallel connection • Connect the printer and computer using a USB or a parallel connection. Reference For details about connection using the USB, see Preparations for Use as a Printer.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Machine

    Preparing to Print Connecting the Machine AJK204S USB interface port Use a USB interface cable to connect the printer to the host computer. Ethernet interface port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to a network. Parallel interface port Connector for the parallel interface cable used when connecting to a computer.

  • Page 19: Requirements

    Connecting the Machine Requirements Before using this printer, make sure all environmental and electrical require- ments are met. Connect the printer to the host computer using the parallel inter- face port, network interface unit, or both. Make sure all interface cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to at- tach the printer to the host computer or network are at hand.

  • Page 20: Using Ieee 802.11B (Wireless Lan)

    Preparing to Print Using IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Setting IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) ACV010S Note ❒ Select [802.11 Ad hoc] as the communication mode when connecting Windows XP as a wireless LAN client using Windows XP standard driver or utilities, or when not using the infrastructure mode.
  • Page 21 Connecting the Machine Confirming the Connection Make sure the LED of the IEEE 802.11b card is lit. ❖ When using in infrastructure mode ZGDH600J If [LAN Type] on the [Interface Set- If the printer is connected proper- tings]/[Network] screen is not set to ly to the network, the LED will be [IEEE 802.11b], this LED does not green in infrastructure mode.
  • Page 22 Preparing to Print Print the configuration page to verify settings. Reference For details, see p.93 “Printing the configuration page”. Checking the machine's radio wave status When using the machine's infrastructure mode, you can check its radio wave status on the control panel. Note ❒...

  • Page 23: User Tools Menu (System Settings)

    User Tools Menu (System Settings) User Tools Menu (System Settings) This section describes the network settings you can change with User Tools (Sys- tem Settings). Make settings according to functions you want to use and the in- terface to be connected. Important ❒...

  • Page 24: Network Configuration

    Preparing to Print Check [Active] is selected for TCP/IP. Appears when the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is installed. If Ethernet and IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) are both connected to the printer, the selected interface has priority. Network Configuration Any change you make with User Tools remains in effect even if the main power switch or operation switch is turned off, or if the {Clear Modes} key is pressed.
  • Page 25 User Tools Menu (System Settings) Configuring the network using other utilities In addition to the control panel, Web Image Monitor and SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin can also be used for configuring the network. The following table shows available settings: Note ❒ ❍ Indicates printer settings can be changed. ❒...

  • Page 26: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    Preparing to Print Settings You Can Change with User Tools Interface Settings/Network ❖ IP Address Before using this machine in the network environment, you must configure the IP address and subnet mask. • Auto-Obtain (DHCP) • Specify When you select [Specify], enter the [IP Address]and [Sub-net Mask] as “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”(“x”...
  • Page 27 User Tools Menu (System Settings) ❖ NW Frame Type Select the frame type when you use NetWare. • Auto Select • Ethernet II • Ethernet 802.2 • Ethernet 802.3 • Ethernet SNAP Note ❒ Default: Auto Select ❖ Ethernet Speed Set the access speed for networks.
  • Page 28 Preparing to Print Interface Settings/IEEE 802.11b Preparation You must install the IEEE 802.11b interface unit into the printer. Note ❒ Be sure to make all settings. ❖ Communication Mode Specifies the communication mode of the wireless LAN. • 802.11 Ad hoc •...
  • Page 29 User Tools Menu (System Settings) ❖ WEP (Encryption) Setting Specifies the encryption of the IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN). If this is set to [Active], you must enter the WEP key. • VWEP • Active • Inactive • VEncryption 10 alphanumeric characters must be entered for 64 bit, 26 characters for 128 bit.

  • Page 30: Installing The Software

    Preparing to Print Installing the Software This manual assumes you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the operating instructions that come with Windows for details. The procedure for installing the printer driver depends on the connection with the computer.

  • Page 31: Quick Install

    Installing the Software The following table shows the printer drivers and software that can be installed using Auto Run: Auto Run Quick Install Add Printer and Utility Wizard Network connection Parallel connection with TCP/IP ❍ ❍ ❍ RPCS Printer Driver PostScript3 Printer ❍...
  • Page 32 Preparing to Print Important ❒ If your system is Windows NT 4.0, we recommend that you upgrade the Win- dows NT 4.0 operating system to Service Pack 4 or later before installing the RPCS printer driver. Contact your Windows retailer for details about latest versions.

  • Page 33: Installing Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Software Follow the instructions on the screen. A message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. To complete installation, restart your computer. Important ❒ If the printer has options installed, you should make settings for them us- ing the printer driver.
  • Page 34 Preparing to Print Note ❒ If you want to share the printer on a Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 platform, use the [Sharing] tab in the [Printer Proper- ties] dialog box to specify the additional driver (alternate driver). For details, see the operating instructions that come with Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 35 Installing the Software Add the new port from SmartDeviceMonitor. Selecting the port type A Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. B Click [SmartDeviceMonitor], and then click [OK]. C Select the printer you want to use. ❖ TCP/IP Click [TCP/IP], and then click [&Search]. Available machines will be listed.
  • Page 36 Preparing to Print ❖ IPP Click [IPP]. The [IPP Setting] dialog box appears. To specify the IP address of the printer, enter "http://machine's-ip- address/printer" or "ipp://machine's-ip-address/printer" in the [Printer URL] box. (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer ipp://192.168.15.16/printer If necessary, enter the names to distinguish the printer in the [IPP Port Name] box.
  • Page 37 Installing the Software Changing port settings Follow these steps to change SmartDeviceMonitor for Client settings, such as the proxy server settings or IPP URL. Note ❒ There are no port settings for NetBEUI. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  • Page 38: Setting Up Options - Rpcs

    Preparing to Print Setting Up Options - RPCS If the printer has options installed, you should set the options using the printer driver. Limitation ❒ Under Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003, changing printer set- tings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.

  • Page 39: Installing The Postscript3 Printer Driver

    Installing the Software Click [OK]. Click [OK], and then close the [Printer Properties] dialog box. Installing the PostScript3 printer driver This section gives basic instructions for installing the PostScript3 printer driver. Actual procedures may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the procedures below, as appropriate.
  • Page 40 Preparing to Print Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 95/98/Me - Setting up options If the printer has options installed, you should make settings for them using the printer driver. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 41 Installing the Software Select a language for the interface, and then click [OK]. The following languages are available: Deutsch (German), English (English), Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Russian (Russian) The default interface language is English. Note ❒ The printer driver with the selected language will be installed. ❒...
  • Page 42 Preparing to Print Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Setting up options If the printer has options installed, you should make settings for them using 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.
  • Page 43 Installing the Software Note ❒ If you want to share the printer on a Windows NT 4.0 platform, use the [Shar- ing] tab in the [Printer Properties] dialog box to specify the additional driver (al- ternate driver). For details, see the operating instructions that come with Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 44 Preparing to Print Windows NT 4.0 - Setting up options If the printer has options installed, you should make settings for them using the printer driver. Limitation ❒ Changing printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default.
  • Page 45 Installing the Software ❖ When connecting with the network • The printer must be set to bidirectional transmission. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be in- stalled. One of the following conditions must also be satisfied as well as the two re- quirements mentioned above: •...

  • Page 46: Mac Os - Installing The Postscript3 Printer Driver And Utilities

    Preparing to Print Mac OS - Installing the PostScript3 printer driver and Utilities It is necessary to install a printer driver and a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow this procedure to install a printer driver and a PPD file on Macintosh run- ning OS 8.6 or later versions up to 9.2, and Mac OS X Classic mode.
  • Page 47 Installing the Software Setting up the PPD file Preparation Make sure that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure: On the Apple menu, click [Chooser]. Click the [Adobe PS] icon. In the [Select a PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 48: Mac Os X - Installing The Postscript3 Printer Driver

    Preparing to Print Mac OS X - Installing the PostScript3 printer driver It is necessary to install a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow the proce- dures to install a PPD file on Macintosh running Mac OS X. Printer driver is included in Mac OS.
  • Page 49 Installing the Software Selecting PPD files when using USB It is necessary to select a PPD file in order to be able to use printers with USB con- nection. Make the setting as described below. Run [Print Center]. Click [Add Printer]. Select [USB] in the first pop-up menu.

  • Page 50: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Preparing to Print Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section gives basic instructions for installing printer drivers using USB. The printer drivers can be installed from the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Preparation Make sure that all other applications are closed and the computer is not print- ing before installation.

  • Page 51: Installing Desktopbinder Lite- Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Installing the Software Macintosh - Creating a desktop printer icon When you connect the printer and your computer using USB 2.0, create a Desk- top Printer icon. Limitation ❒ Under Mac OS X Native mode, printing is disabled when connected to the printer using USB.

  • Page 52: Installing Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    Preparing to Print The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading through its contents, click [Yes] Click [Full install] or [Custom Install]. [Full install] installs all required applications. [Custom Install] installs selected applications. Follow the instructions on the display, and then click [Next]. Installing SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Limitation ❒...

  • Page 53: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    Installing the Software Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or 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 the extension “.ppd”...

  • Page 54: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Preparing to Print Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM The CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities” is mainly used for printer functions. In this manual, “CD-ROM” refers to the “Printer Drivers and Utili- ties” CD-ROM, unless specified otherwise. Printer Drivers Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system.

  • Page 55: Software And Utilities

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM ❖ RPCS printer driver The RPCS printer drivers are included on the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Driv- ers and Utilities" This printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The preset type user interface is pro- vided in addition to the usual one.
  • Page 56 Preparing to Print...

  • Page 57: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    3. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Accessing Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing Printer Properties Changing default settings On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer whose default you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].

  • Page 58: Windows 2000/Xp And Windows Server 2003 - Accessing Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Accessing Printer Properties Changing default settings - Printer properties Limitation ❒ Changing printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 59 Accessing Printer Properties Changing default settings - Printing preferences properties Limitation ❒ Changing printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 60: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job In the [Select Printer] list, select the printer you want to use, and then click the tab for which you want to change print settings. Note ❒ Under Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, click [Preferences] to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box.
  • Page 61 Accessing Printer Properties Changing the default settings - Default document properties Limitation ❒ Changing printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 62: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application Open the file you want to print. On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup...]. The [AdobePS Page Setup] dialog box appears. Make sure the printer you want to use is shown in the [Printer:] box.

  • Page 63: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Canceling from a computer Windows Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Select the name of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 64: Canceling On The Control Panel

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling on the control panel Canceling before the printer starts Master Making The print jobs of all pages can be canceled before the printer starts Master Mak- ing. Press [Job Reset] on the machine's display panel. Canceling after the printer has started Master Making In order to cancel the print job after Master Making has started, press “Job Reset”...

  • Page 65: Various Types Of Printing

    4. Various Types of Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Various Types of Printing This section introduces several printing examples from Windows 95/98 and Me. Reference For details, see the operating instructions that come with the respective appli- cation. Duplex Printing Prints on both sides of the sheet. Limitation ❒...

  • Page 66: Storing The Print File

    Various Types of Printing Storing the Print File Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later. Limitation ❒ If data from PostScript3 printer driver is stored in the machine using [Store File], when printing from the machine, it is possible that the data will not print in the intended direction.

  • Page 67: Printing On Custom Sized Paper

    Windows 95/98/Me - Various Types of Printing Printing on custom sized paper Printing on custom sized paper Important ❒ Be sure to load paper in the paper feed tray. Display the data to be printed. On the [File] menu, click [Print...]. The [Print] dialog box appears.

  • Page 68: Printing On Paper With An Undetectable Size

    Various Types of Printing Printing on paper with an undetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size of the paper. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Important ❒...

  • Page 69: When Envelopes Cannot Be Fed

    Windows 95/98/Me - Various Types of Printing When envelopes cannot be fed Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver.
  • Page 70 Various Types of Printing Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the paper feed tray. GRENVE1E *Paper feed direction On the printer driver’s [Misc.] tab, select [Rotate by 180 degrees]. Click [OK]. The screen returns to the [Print] dialog box. Click [OK] to start printing.

  • Page 71: Windows 2000/Xp And Windows Server 2003 - Various Types Of Printing

    Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Various Types of Printing Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Various Types of Printing This section introduces several printing examples from Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003. Reference For Details, see the operating instructions that come with your respective ap- plication.

  • Page 72: Storing The Print File

    Various Types of Printing Storing the Print File Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later. Limitation ❒ If data from PostScript3 printer driver is stored in the machine using [Store File], when printing from the machine, it is possible that the data will not print in the intended direction.

  • Page 73: Printing On Custom Sized Paper

    Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Various Types of Printing Printing on custom sized paper It is possible to make settings for custom sized paper. Important ❒ Be sure to load paper in the paper feed tray. Display the data to be printed. On the [File] menu, click [Print...].

  • Page 74: Printing On Paper With An Undetectable Size

    Various Types of Printing Printing on paper with an undetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size of the paper. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Important ❒...

  • Page 75: When Envelopes Cannot Be Fed

    Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 - Various Types of Printing When envelopes cannot be fed Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver.
  • Page 76 Various Types of Printing Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the paper feed tray. GRENVE1E *Paper feed direction On the printer driver’s [Misc.] tab, select [Rotate by 180 degrees]. Click [OK]. The screen returns to the [Print] dialog box. Click [Print] to start printing.

  • Page 77: Windows Nt 4.0 - Various Types Of Printing

    Windows NT 4.0 - Various Types of Printing Windows NT 4.0 - Various Types of Printing This section introduces several printing examples from Windows NT 4.0. Reference For details, see the operating instructions that come with your respective ap- plication regarding details on settings. Duplex Printing Prints on both sides of the sheet.

  • Page 78: Storing The Print File

    Various Types of Printing Storing the Print File Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later. Limitation ❒ If data from PostScript3 printer driver is stored in the machine using [Store File], when printing from the machine, it is possible that the data will not print in the intended direction.

  • Page 79: Printing On Custom Sized Paper

    Windows NT 4.0 - Various Types of Printing Printing on custom sized paper It is possible to make settings for custom sized paper. Important ❒ Be sure to load paper in the paper feed tray. Display the data to be printed. On the [File] menu, click [Print...].

  • Page 80: Printing On Paper With An Undetectable Size

    Various Types of Printing Printing on paper with an undetectable size This machine automatically detects the paper size, however, there are cases where the machine cannot detect the size of the paper. In these cases, follow the procedure below and manually make the desired settings. Important ❒...

  • Page 81: When Envelopes Cannot Be Fed

    Windows NT 4.0 - Various Types of Printing When envelopes cannot be fed Envelopes cannot be fed in well because the seal may get caught. In that case, you can rotate and print the image by 180 degrees using the rotate function in the printer driver.
  • Page 82 Various Types of Printing Rotate the envelopes 180 degrees and place them in the paper feed tray. GRENVE1E *Paper feed direction Click [Add/Change Custom Settings...] on the printer driver’s [Print Settings] tab. On the printer driver’s [Misc.] tab, select [Rotate by 180 degrees]. Click [OK].

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Display Panel Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions Ethernet board Error. An error has occurred in the Ethernet module. Turn off the main power switch, and back on again. If the mes- sage appears again, contact your sales or service representative. Wireless card error.
  • Page 84 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Descriptions and Solutions Ready The Master Making or print data is not in the spool. This is not an error. The message will change when printing starts from the computer. Resetting Job... The data spooled is dumped. Wait until the job is finished.

  • Page 85: Printer Does Not Print

    Printer does not Print Printer does not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Turn on the printer. Does the Start key stay If so, check the error message or warning status on the display and red? take the required action. Are there any error messag- Check the error message, and take the required action.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solutions When using IEEE 802.11b Confirm that the orange LED is lit and the green LED is lit or blink- interface unit, is the LED ing during transmission. on the wireless LAN card blinking or lit? Is the IEEE 802.11b inter- Turn the main power off and back on.
  • Page 87 Printer does not Print • Windows NT 4.0 Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Ports] tab. In the [Print to the following port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected. ❖...

  • Page 88: Other Printing Problems

    Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Multiple pages are fed through Remove all paper from the paper feed tray and fan it gently the printer at once. to get air between the sheets. Then, load it back into the paper feed tray.
  • Page 89 Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions It takes a long time to complete Photographs and other data intensive pages take a long time a print job. for the printer to process, simply wait when printing such data. Changing the following settings with the printer driver may help speed up printing: •...
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Images are printed in the The feed orientation you selected and the feed orientation se- wrong orientation. lected in the printer driver's option setup might not be the same. Set the machine's feed orientation and the printer driv- er's feed orientation accordingly.
  • Page 91 Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions <Macintosh only> When the printer is connected to a Macintosh computer equipped with the G3 or G4 processor via a hub, it may take It takes a long time to print from a long time to transfer data on a 100BASE-TX from the Mac- the Macintosh G3 or G4 via a intosh to the printer.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions PDF Direct Print is not executed Set the value in [RAM Disk] on the [PS Menu] to 2 MB or more. (PDF file is not printed). Reference For details about RAM Disk, see p.96 “PS Menu”. When printing a PDF with a password set, set the password of the PDF file using the [Change PDF Password] menu in [Gen- eral Features] or Web Image Monitor.
  • Page 93 Other Printing Problems Note ❒ A PostScript error could mean that the PostScript data is erroneous or that there is a lack of memory. Some PostScript errors can be avoided if the mem- ory is expanded. If you still cannot print as expected, consult your sales or service representative.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 95: Using The Control Panel

    6. Using the Control Panel Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, “Online Print Features” menu gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. The Online Print Features settings you make are retained even when the printer is turned off.
  • Page 96 Using the Control Panel Functions in the following table can be selected: Menu Function menu General Features Hold Data-in Tray Paper Size: Paper Feed Tray Custom Paper Size: Paper Feed Tray Print Size Priority Cycle Setting Memory Over Flow Spool Printing Change PDF Password Print Error Report List / Test Print...

  • Page 97: Adjusting Online Print Features

    Adjusting Online Print Features Adjusting Online Print Features Press the {User Tools} key. AVA002S Press [Online Print Features]. Select the item you want to change, and then press [OK]. Make any setting you require, and then press [OK]. Note ❒ To change the value entered, press the {Clear/Stop} key before pressing the [OK] key.

  • Page 98: Online Print Features Settings

    Using the Control Panel Online Print Features Settings General Features ❖ Hold Data- in You can select online print mode and choose whether the machine accepts or rejects online print data from the computer. Note ❒ Default: Off ❒ Set the mode “On” to reject the online print. ❒...

  • Page 99: List / Test Print

    Online Print Features Settings ❖ Spool Printing You can select the Spool printing mode. Note ❒ Default: Off ❖ Change PDF Password Set the password for the PDF file executing PDF Direct Print. Note ❒ Default: Not Set ❖ Print Error Report You can specify whether or not to print an error report when a RPCS error or PostScript error occurs.
  • Page 100 Using the Control Panel Press the type of configuration page you want. Confirmation massage appears. Press[Yes]. The configuration page is printed. Interpreting the configuration page System Reference ❖ Printer ID Displays the serial number assigned to the board by its manufacturer. ❖...

  • Page 101: Host Interface

    Online Print Features Settings PDF Menu Displays the settings of PDF Resolution. Host Interface Displays the settings of I/O Buffer and I/O Timeout. Network Setup Displays the settings made under the Interface menu. When DHCP is active on the network, the actual IP address, subnet mask and gateway address appear in parentheses on the configuration page.

  • Page 102: Ps Menu

    Using the Control Panel PS Menu ❖ Data Format You can specify the data format for PostScript print jobs. Note ❒ Default: Binary Data ❒ Under Mac OS X, select “TBCP” when you print with a USB connection. ❖ RAM Disk You can select the RAM disk capacity for PostScript.

  • Page 103: Appendix

    7. Appendix Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the printer to print without opening a PDF ap- plication. Limitation ❒ To use this function, the PostScript3 board must be installed on the printer. ❒ This is possible for genuine Adobe PDF files only. ❒...
  • Page 104 Appendix ❖ Using commands From Windows, you can print PDF files directly, using commands such as “ftp” and “lpr”. Reference • For details about printing using commands under Windows, see “Print- ing Files Directly from Windows”, Network Guide.

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component Specifications Resolution • RPCS 400 dpi • PostScript3 400 dpi Printing speed 60-135 ppm (Duplex Printing max 120ppm) Interface Standard: • USB 2.0 interface •...

  • Page 106: Options

    Appendix Options Limitation ❒ Only one optional interface can be installed in the printer at a time. Therefore, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit and the IEEE 1284 parallel board cannot be in- stalled concurrently. IEEE 802.11b I/F Unit Type 1 ❖...
  • Page 107 Specifications IEEE 1284 Parallel Board Type 1 ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1284 ❖ Required cable Standard IEEE 1284 compliant Micro Centronics 36 pin cable Note ❒ Use the cable supplied with this machine. PostScript3 Board Type 2 Reference PostScript3 Memory Unit Type C 128MB/256MB ❖...

  • Page 108: Index

    INDEX Administrator Tools Gateway Address General Features Bidirectional transmission Blank Page Print Hard Disk PS Setting System Reference Hold Data- in key Host Interface Interpreting the configuration page Canceling a Print Job CD-ROM Channel Common key operations IEEE 1284 Parallel Board Type 1 Communication Mode IEEE 802.11b Configuration page...
  • Page 109 Printer Settings Printer Settings key Network Cable Printer Utility for Mac Network protocol Printing a PDF File Directly Network Setup PDF Direct Print Interpreting the configuration page Printing Method NW Frame Type PDF Direct Print Printing speed PS Menu Interpreting the configuration page Online Print Features Menu Online Print Features Settings Online Print Paper Size...
  • Page 110 WEP (Encryption) Setting Windows 2000 canceling a job Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003 PostScript3 printer driver, installing printer properties, printer driver RPCS, installing Windows 95/98/Me canceling a job PostScript3 printer driver, installing printer properties, printer driver RPCS, installing Windows NT 4.0 canceling a job PostScript3 printer driver, installing printer properties, printer driver...
  • Page 111 Copyright © 2006...
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