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Ricoh Priport DX 4640PD Network Manual

Ricoh Priport DX 4640PD Network Manual

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Printer Functions Available over a Network
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Connecting the Network Cable to the Network
Setting Up the Machine on a Network
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Windows Configuration
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Using the Printer Function
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Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client
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Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin
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Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor
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Appendix

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  • Page 1: Network Guide

    Network Guide Printer Functions Available over a Network Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Setting Up the Machine on a Network Windows Configuration Using the Printer Function Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference.
  • 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. Printer Functions Available over a Network Using the Printer ....................3 2. Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Confirming the Connection...................5 3. Setting Up the Machine on a Network User Tools Menu (System Settings)..............7 Interface Settings .......................7 Network Configuration....................8...
  • Page 5 7. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin ................49 Changing the Network Interface Module Configuration ...........51 Displaying Printer Status..................51 Managing User Information..................52 Configuring Energy Saver Mode ................52 8. Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Going to the Top Page..................55 Types of Menu Configuration and Mode ............56 Menu Summary ....................58 Reset Printer Job .....................58...

  • Page 7: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols The following set of symbols is used in this manual. R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
  • Page 8 Names of Major Options Major options of this printer are referred to as follows in this manual: • IEEE 1284 Parallel Board Type 1 → IEEE 1284 parallel board • IEEE 802.11b I/F Unit Type 1 → IEEE 802.11b interface unit •...

  • Page 9: Using The Printer

    1. Printer Functions Available over a Network This printer provides printer functions over a network. Using the Printer The network interface module is compatible with NetWare (IPX/SPX, TCP/IP), Windows NT 4.0 (TCP/IP, NetBEUI , IPP ), Windows 2000 (TCP/IP, NetBEUI , IPP ), Windows XP (TCP/IP, IPP ), Windows Server 2003 (TCP/IP, IPP...
  • Page 10 Printer Functions Available over a Network...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Network Cable To The Network

    2. Connecting the Network Cable to the Network Confirming the Connection 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 •...
  • Page 12 Connecting the Network Cable to the Network...

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Machine On A Network

    3. Setting Up the Machine on a Network 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.

  • Page 14: Network Configuration

    Setting Up the Machine on a Network 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 15 User Tools Menu (System Settings) Configuring the network using other utilities In addition to the control panel, a Web Image Monitor and SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin can also be used for configuring the network. The following table shows available settings: Note ❒...

  • Page 16: Settings You Can Change With User Tools

    Setting Up the Machine on a Network 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 17 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 18 Setting Up the Machine on a Network 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. •...
  • Page 19 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 20 Setting Up the Machine on a Network...

  • Page 21: Windows Configuration

    4. Windows Configuration Configuring TCP/IP This section describes how to configure Windows for TCP/IP and IPP. Configuring a Windows 95/98/Me Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 95/98/Me computer to use TCP/IP. Open [Control Panel], and then double-click the Network icon. Make sure [TCP/IP] is selected in the [The following network components are installed] box on the [Configuration] tab.

  • Page 22: Configuring A Windows Xp Computer

    Windows Configuration Configuring a Windows XP Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows XP computer to use TCP/IP. On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel], and then click [Network and Internet Connections]. Click [Network Connections], and then double-click [Local Area Connection]. On the [General] tab, click [Properties].

  • Page 23: Configuring A Windows Nt 4.0 Computer

    Configuring TCP/IP Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows NT 4.0 computer to use TCP/IP. Open [Control Panel], and then double-click the Network icon. Make sure [TCP/IP Protocol] is selected in the [Network Protocols] box on the [Protocols] tab. Note ❒...

  • Page 24: Configuring Netbeui

    Windows Configuration Configuring NetBEUI This section describes how to configure Windows to use NetBEUI. Limitation ❒ NetBEUI cannot be used under Windows XP or Windows Server 2003. Note ❒ NetBEUI appears as SMB in the control panel, manual, and related utilities. Configuring a Windows 95/98/Me Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 95/98/Me computer to use NetBEUI.

  • Page 25: Configuring A Windows Nt 4.0 Computer

    Configuring NetBEUI Configuring a Windows NT 4.0 Computer Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows NT 4.0 computer to use NetBEUI. Open [Control Panel], and then double-click the Network icon. Make sure [NetBEUI Protocol] is listed in the [Network Protocols] box on the [Protocols] tab. Note ❒...
  • Page 26 Windows Configuration...

  • Page 27: Using The Printer Function

    5. Using the Printer Function This section contains instructions for configuring the printer as a network print- er. Read the section that relates to your network environment for information about correct configuration. ❖ Printing with a Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 Print Server To set up the printer as a network printer in Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 environment, see p.24 “Printing...
  • Page 28 Using the Printer Function Note ❒ Under Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 you cannot print via Net- BEUI using SMB. ❖ Printing with a Macintosh To set up the printer as a network printer in a Macintosh environment, see p.28 “Printing with a Mac OS”. AJK166S...
  • Page 29 ❖ Printing with NetWare To set up the printer as a print server or remote printer in a NetWare environ- ment, see p.30 “Printing with NetWare”. The network interface module al- lows you to use the printer as either a print server or a remote printer. •...

  • Page 30: Printing With Windows

    Using the Printer Function Printing with Windows Printing with a Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 or Windows NT 4.0 Print Server This section describes how to configure a client computer on a network using Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows NT 4.0 Workstation as a print server.

  • Page 31: Printing Without A Print Server

    Printing with Windows On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Details] tab, and then click [Add Port]. Click [Network], and then click [Browse].
  • Page 32 Using the Printer Function Changing port settings This section describes how to change the port settings under Windows 2000 when a printer driver has been installed. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
  • Page 33 Printing with Windows ❖ IPP Click [IPP]. The IPP setting dialog box appears. To specify the IP address of the printer, enter “http://printer's IP ad- dress/printer” or “ipp://printer'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 name to identify the printer in the [IPP Port...

  • Page 34: Printing With A Mac Os

    Using the Printer Function Printing with a Mac OS This section describes how to configure a Mac OS computer to use EtherTalk. Actual procedures may vary depending on the version of the Mac OS. The fol- lowing procedures describe how to configure Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X v10.1. If you are using other version than Mac OS 9.1 and Mac OS X v10.1, see the man- ual that comes with Mac OS for details.

  • Page 35: Configuring The Printer

    Printing with a Mac OS Mac OS X Note ❒ You need an administrator name and a password (phrase). For details, con- sult your administrator. Open [System Preferences...], and then click the Network icon. From the [show] pop-up menu, select [Built-in Ethernet]. Click the [AppleTalk] tab.

  • Page 36: Printing With Netware

    Using the Printer Function Printing with NetWare This section describes how to configure the printer for use as a print server or remote printer in a NetWare environment. ACV017S This section assumes NetWare is functional and the necessary environment for the NetWare print service is available.

  • Page 37: Setting Up As A Print Server

    Printing with NetWare Setting Up as a Print Server NetWare 3.x Log on to the file server as a Supervisor, or equivalent. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX]. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration.
  • Page 38 Using the Printer Function Restart the printer. Note ❒ To make sure the printer is correctly configured, enter the following from the command prompt: F:> USERLIST ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.
  • Page 39 Printing with NetWare Click [NDS mode], enter the file server name in the [File Server Name] box, the NDS tree name in the [NDS Tree] box and the context in the [NDS Context] box, and then click [Next]. • In the [File Server Name] box, enter the file server name (up to 47 alphanu- meric characters) of the server to make the print server.
  • Page 40 Using the Printer Function Restart the printer. Note ❒ To make sure the printer is correctly configured, enter the following from the command prompt: F:>NLIST USER /A/B ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.
  • Page 41 Printing with NetWare C In the [File Server Name] box, enter the name of the file server in which the print server is to be created. By clicking [Browse...], you can select a file server among those listed in the [Browse...] dialog box.

  • Page 42: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    Using the Printer Function Setting Up as a Remote Printer NetWare 3.x Log on to the file server as an administrator, or equivalent. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On the [Group] menu, point to [Search Device], and then click [IPX/SPX]. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration.
  • Page 43 Printing with NetWare Create a print queue as follows: Note ❒ If you are using a currently defined print queue, proceed to step A On the [Available Options] menu, click [Print Queue Information], and then press the {ENTER} key. B Press the {INSERT} key, and then enter a print queue name. C Press the {ESCAPE} key to return to the [Available Options] menu.
  • Page 44 Using the Printer Function Assign print queues to the created printer as follows: A On the [Print Server Configuration] menu, click [Queues Serviced By Printer]. B Select the printer created in step C Press the {INSERT} key to select a queue serviced by the printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 45 Printing with NetWare Click the [NetWare] tab, and then make the following settings: A In the [Logon Mode] area, select [File Server Mode] or [NDS mode]. Note ❒ If [File Server Mode] is selected, a connecting destination will be chosen based on the string entered in step C.
  • Page 46 Using the Printer Function Quit SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. On Windows, start NWadmin. Reference For details about NWadmin, see the operating instructions that come with the NetWare. Create a print queue as follows: Note ❒ If you are using a currently defined print queue, proceed to step A Select the container object the print queue is located in from those in the directory tree, and then click [Create] on the [Object] menu.
  • Page 47 Printing with NetWare Create a print server as follows: A Select the context specified using NIB Setup Tool (Step -B), and on the [Object] menu, click [Create]. B In the [Class of new object] list, click [Print Server], and then click [OK]. If you are using NetWare 5/5.1, 6, click [Print Server (Non NDPS)].

  • Page 48: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Using the Printer Function Setting Up a Client Computer This section describes how to set up a client computer when using a NetWare print server. Note ❒ Use the version of Novell Client provided with your operating system, or the latest version.
  • Page 49 Printing with NetWare Click the [Printer Settings] tab. Clear the [Form feed] and [Enable banner] check boxes. Note ❒ You do not have to select these boxes because they should be specified in the printer driver. If they are selected, the printer might not print correctly. When using the PostScript3 printer driver Follow the procedure below to set the PostScript3 printer driver: A Click the [PostScript] tab.
  • Page 50 Using the Printer Function -NDPS The printer operates using NDPS. Operating requirements are as follows: • NetWare Version: 5/5.1, 6 ❖ Printer Drivers and Operating Systems Printer driver Operating system PostScript 3 Windows 95/98/Me/2000 Windows XP Professional Windows 2003 Server Windows NT 4.0 To use the printer with NDPS, NDPS Gateway is required.

  • Page 51: Using Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    6. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client is equipped with the following functions. We recommend all users of this printer to install this software. ❖ Protocol Stack Operating system Protocol stack Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me TCP/IP provided with Windows 95/98/Me IPX/SPX provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetBEUI provided with Windows 95/98/Me NetWare network client provided with Windows...
  • Page 52 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ❖ What can it do? • Peer-to-Peer print function • Print directly on the network printer without a print server. • Print on a substitute printer if too many jobs accumulate in the specified printer, or if an error disables printing (Recovery Printing). •...
  • Page 53 SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Setting the Network Monitoring Function To view the status of machines using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, you must configure SmartDeviceMonitor for Client in advance, so that it monitors the printer whose status you want to view. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. The SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon appears at the right end of the task- bar.
  • Page 54 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Displaying the Status of Machines Follow the procedure below to monitor printer status using SmartDeviceMoni- tor for Client. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. The status of printers is displayed on the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon on the taskbar. Note ❒...

  • Page 55: Smartdevicemonitor For Admin

    7. Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin, not only can you monitor the status of network printers, but you can also change the configuration of the network in- terface module using the TCP/IP or IPX/SPX protocol. ❖...
  • Page 56 Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin ❖ What can it do? • Switch to, and come out of Energy Saver mode. • Check information about printing, paper quantity, etc. • Simultaneously monitor multiple printers. When there are many printers, you can create groups and classify printers to facilitate management. •...

  • Page 57: Changing The Network Interface Module Configuration

    SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Changing the Network Interface Module Configuration Limitation ❒ Internet Explorer 4.01 or a later version is required to use NIB Setup Tool. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration. On the [Tools] menu, click [NIB Setup Tool].

  • Page 58: Managing User Information

    Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin Managing User Information Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin. A list of machines appears. In the list, select the printer for which you want to change configuration. On the [Tools] menu, click [User Management Tool]. The dialog box for entering the password appears. Enter the password, and then click [OK].

  • Page 59: Configuring The Network Interface Module Using A Web Image Monitor

    8. Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor You can check the status of a printer and change its settings using the Web Image Monitor. ❖ What can it do? You can remotely check the status of a printer or specify its settings over the network using a computer's Web browser.
  • Page 60 Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor ❖ Browser • Windows • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later • Netscape 6.2 or later • Macintosh • Netscape 6.2 or later • Safari 1.0 or later Limitation ❒ If the Web browser in use is older than the recommended version or [Java- Script] and [Cookie] are not available, display and operation problems may occur.

  • Page 61: Going To The Top Page

    Going to the Top Page Going to the Top Page ACV018S Header area You can register favorite URLs using [URL]. To view the Help section, click [Help]. Menu area These menus are for configuring the net- work interface module and checking printer status.

  • Page 62: Types Of Menu Configuration And Mode

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Types of Menu Configuration and Mode Items that appear on the menu area differ between user mode and administrator mode. The work area which appears under the selected menu displays printer status under user mode and printer status and settings under administrator mode.
  • Page 63 Types of Menu Configuration and Mode Reference For details about displaying status and changing settings, see p.61 “Using Web Image Monitor Help”.

  • Page 64: Menu Summary

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Menu Summary This section briefly describes the menus. Reference For details about each menu, see Web Image Monitor Help. See p.61 “Using Web Image Monitor Help”. Reset Printer Job By clicking [Reset Printer Job] on the top page, you can reset jobs in progress. Status Printer status information, such as the number of sheets left in the paper feed tray and how much master is left is displayed.

  • Page 65: Verifying The Network Interface Module Settings

    Verifying the Network Interface Module Settings Verifying the Network Interface Module Settings Start the Web Image Monitor. In the [Address] box, enter the machine's IP address (for example http:// XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX where the Xs are the numbers of the IP address). The status of the printer you chose appears on the Web Image Monitor.

  • Page 66: Configuring The Network Interface Module Settings

    Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor Configuring the Network Interface Module Settings Start the Web Image Monitor. In the [Address] box, enter the machine's IP address (for example http:// XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX where the Xs are the numbers of the IP address). The status of the printer you chose appears on the Web Image Monitor.

  • Page 67: Using Web Image Monitor Help

    Using Web Image Monitor Help Using Web Image Monitor Help When using Help for the first time, clicking either [Help] in the header area or the icon marked “?” in the work area makes the following screen appear. From there you can check Help in two different ways, as shown below: ❖...
  • Page 68 Configuring the Network Interface Module Using a Web Image Monitor -Linking the address (URL) to the [Help] button You can link the address (URL) of the {Help} button to the Help files on the com- puter or Web server. Download the Help files on the computer to the desired location. Using a Web Image Monitor, navigate to Top Page and click [Administrator Mode].

  • Page 69: Appendix

    9. Appendix Printing Files Directly from Windows You can print files directly using Windows commands. For example, you can print postscript files for PostScript3. Commands that can be used are as follows. Operating system ✓ Windows 95/98/Me ✓ ✓ ✓ Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003 ✓...

  • Page 70: Using A Host Name Instead Of An Ip Address

    Appendix Using a Host Name Instead of an IP Address When using DNS Use the host name set for the data file on the DNS server. When setting the IP address of a printer using DHCP Use the “Printer name” on the Configuration Page as the host name. For details about printing a configuration page, see “List/Test Print”, Printer Reference.

  • Page 71: Printing Method

    Printing Files Directly from Windows Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows NT 4.0 Open the hosts file using Memo Pad or other applications. The hosts file is in the following folder: \WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS \WINNT is the directory of the installation destination for Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 72 Appendix ❖ When specifying a printer by IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's IP address [-Poption] [ol] \pass name\ file name ❖ When using a host name instead of an IP address c:> lpr -Sprinter's host name [-Poption] [ol] \pass name\ file name Note ❒...
  • Page 73 Printing Files Directly from Windows Use the “put” or “mput” command according to the number of files to be printed. ❖ When the number of files to be printed is one ftp> put \pass name\file name [option] ❖ When the number of files to be printed is two or more ftp>...

  • Page 74: Specifying The Device Option

    Appendix Specifying the Device Option With the following options, you can print with specific printer functions. Configuring the Device Option The configuration of the print option varies, depending on printing commands. • rcp % rcp file_name host_name:option1=value1,… • ftp ftp> put file_name option1=value1,… Host_name is the printer host name.
  • Page 75 Printing Files Directly from Windows List of the device options Device option Value Function summary. copies Number of copies (1–9999) Specifies the number of copies. paper a3 - a6, jisb4, jisb5, jisb6, Specifies the paper size. ledger, legal, letter, halfletter, fgl, k8, k16 tray all, bypass, lct...
  • Page 76 Appendix Copies Specify the number of copies. copies=number of copies (1 to 9999) Limitation ❒ Do not specify “ copies ” and “ qty ” commands at the same time. “ qty ” specifies the number of collated sets. The following sample shows how to print 10 copies (host name: nphost, file name: file1): •...
  • Page 77 Printing Files Directly from Windows The following sample shows how to print using A4 paper (host name: nphost, file name: file1): • rcp % rcp file1 nphost:paper=a4 • ftp ftp> put file1 paper=a4 Input Tray Select a default input tray. Limitation ❒...
  • Page 78 Appendix Mode Clear Select whether or not to initialize the settings command=value of mode clear Mode clear Value The settings are initialized. modeclear_on The settings are not initialized. modeclear_off Settings are not specified. modeclear_none The following example shows the command for initializing the settings: (host name: nphost, file name: file1): •...
  • Page 79 Printing Files Directly from Windows Ink Saver Select whether or not to print with the normal amount of ink. command=value of ink saver Ink saver Value Prints with the normal amount of ink. inksaver_off Prints with “level 1” ink saving. inksaver_lv1 Prints with “level 2”...
  • Page 80 Appendix Skip Feed Specify the number of drum idle rotations. command=value of skip feed Skip feed Value If you select “1”, printing is performed nor- skipfeed_1 mally. skipfeed_2 skipfeed_3 skipfeed_4 skipfeed_5 skipfeed_6 skipfeed_7 skipfeed_8 skipfeed_9 Settings are not specified. skipfeed_none The following example shows the command for selecting “skipfeed_2”...
  • Page 81 Printing Files Directly from Windows Master Cut If the size of the print image is half the maximum master size, select whether or not to make the master only for the size of the print image. command=value of master cut Master cut Value Master is made only for the size of the print...

  • Page 82: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Appendix Remote Maintenance by telnet You can view printer status and configure the network interface module using telnet. Note ❒ You should specify a password so only the network administrator, or a per- son with network administrator privileges, can use remote maintenance. ❒...

  • Page 83: Commands List

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Note ❒ If “Cannot write NVRAM information” appears, the changes are not saved. Repeat the steps above, as necessary. ❒ The network interface module is automatically reset when the changes are saved. ❒ When the network interface module is reset, active print jobs already sent to the printer will be finished.
  • Page 84 Appendix ❖ Changing the Interface You can specify either Ethernet interface or IEEE 802.11b interface when us- ing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. msh> ifconfig interface up The following is a sample configuration, using an IP address of 192.168.15.16 on an Ethernet interface: msh>...
  • Page 85 Remote Maintenance by telnet Access control Use the “access” command to view and configure access control. You can also specify two or more access ranges. ❖ Reference msh> access ❖ Configuration msh> access ✩ range start-address end-address • ✩ represents a target number between 1 and 5. (Up to five access ranges can be registered and selected.) Example: To specify accessible IP addresses between 192.168.0.10 and 192.168.0.20:...
  • Page 86 Appendix ❖ Interface Priority Configuration You can assign priorities governing which interface obtains DHCP parame- ters. msh> dhcp priority interface_name Note ❒ Priority assignment is useful when connecting more than one interface to the printer. ❒ If an interface is not selected, it appears according to the currently set priority regardless of multiple interface connections.
  • Page 87 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Display The following command displays current tcpip, appletalk, netware, and smb settings. msh> set protocol Printer status The following command can be used to get information about the current print- er status: msh> command Command Information that is displayed status Status of printer.
  • Page 88 Appendix SNMP Use the “snmp” command to display and edit SNMP configuration settings such as the community name. Note ❒ You can configure one of ten SNMP access settings numbered 1-10. ❒ If you change the community name, you must change your computer set- tings.
  • Page 89 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Protocol configuration You should use the following command to set protocols to active or inactive. If you set a protocol to inactive, all access settings for that protocol will be dis- abled: msh> snmp {ip | ipx} {on | off} •...
  • Page 90 Appendix ❖ IPP timeout configuration Specify how many seconds to wait before canceling a print job if it has been interrupted for some reason. The time can be from 30 to 65535 seconds. msh> ipp timeout {30 - 65535} ❖ IPP user authentication configuration Use IPP user authentication to restrict printing with IPP to certain users.
  • Page 91 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Setting timeout You can specify the timeout interval in use when receiving data from the net- work. msh> diprint timeout [30~65535] Note ❒ The default is 300 seconds. ❖ Bidirectional configuration for the direct printing port Use this setting to configure whether the direct printing port is bidirectional or not.
  • Page 92 Appendix Use the “smb” command to configure or delete the NetBEUI settings such as the computer name or workgroup name. msh> smb parameter Parameter Settings comp Your computer name consisting of up to 15 characters group Workgroup name consisting of up to 15 characters comment Comment consisting of up to 31 characters notif {on | off}...
  • Page 93 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Help URL Configuration You can set URLs linked by clicking [Help] or [?] on Web Image Monitor. msh> web help http://”Help URL or IP address”/help/ ❖ Deleting Help URL msh> web clear help ROUTE Use the “route” command to control the routing table. This command allows you to configure and display routing information.
  • Page 94 Appendix Setting IEEE 802.11b Use the “wiconfig” command to configure IEEE 802.11b interface settings. Limitation ❒ You can make settings when installing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. ❖ View settings The following command displays the current IEEE 802.11b interface settings. msh>...
  • Page 95 Remote Maintenance by telnet Parameter Value to be configured key {key value} 64-bit or 128-bit can be set. Only 10 hexadecimal characters can be set when using 64-bit; or 26 hexadecimal charac- ters when using 128-bit. Also, set 0x as the prefix. To use this function, set the same WEP key for all ports that transmit to each other.
  • Page 96 Appendix ❖ Resetting Job spool setting msh> spoolsw clear job {on | off} • When the printer power is cut during job spooling, this determines wheth- er to reprint the spooled job. ❖ Protocol configuration msh> spoolsw diprint {on | off} msh>...
  • Page 97 Remote Maintenance by telnet WINS Use the “wins” command to configure WINS server settings. ❖ Viewing setting The following command displays the WINS server IP address: msh> wins Example output: msh> wins WINS Configuration: interface_name: WINS: On primary server 0.0.0.0 secondary server 0.0.0.0 ScopeID Current configuration: primary server 0.0.0.0 secondary server 0.0.0.0...
  • Page 98 Appendix ❖ NBT scope ID setting You can configure the NBT scope ID. Limitation ❒ Enter a scope ID using up to 31 alphanumeric characters. msh> wins interface_name scope scope_ID Note ❒ If you receive different scope IDs from DHCP and WINS, the scope ID from DHCP takes priority.
  • Page 99 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Interface Priority Configuration You can assign priorities governing which interface obtains AutoNet param- eters. msh> autonet priority interface_name Note ❒ Priority assignment is useful when connecting more than one interface to the printer. ❒ If an interface is not selected, the interface appears according to the cur- rently set priority, regardless of multiple interface connections.
  • Page 100 Appendix Use the “dns” command to configure or display DNS (Domain Name System) settings. ❖ View setting The following command displays current DNS settings: msh> dns ❖ Using the DNS server obtained from the DHCP server The following command enables/disables use the DNS server obtained from the DHCP server: msh>...

  • Page 101: Setting Protocols

    Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ Interface domain configuration The following command displays or sets the Ethernet interface domain name or IEEE 802.11b interface. msh> domainname interface_name domain_name The following is a sample configuration using a domain name on the Ethernet interface: msh>...
  • Page 102 Appendix ❖ NetWare • Printer function using NetWare server Note ❒ In a PureIP environment, you can use only the print server even if this pro- tocol has been turned off or disabled. ❒ Turning off or disabling NetWare will also disable the SNMP session using IPX/SPX.

  • Page 103: Using Dhcp

    Using DHCP Using DHCP You can use the printer in a DHCP environment. You can also register the printer NetBIOS name on a WINS server when it is running. Note ❒ Printers that register the printer NetBIOS name on a WINS server must be configured for the WINS server.

  • Page 104: Snmp

    Appendix SNMP The printer is equipped with an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) agent that operates under UDP and IPX on the Ethernet/wireless LAN interface. Using the SNMP manager you can get information about the printer. The default community names are “public” and “admin”. You can get MIB in- formation using these community names.

  • Page 105: Error Messages On The Display

    Error Messages on the Display Error Messages on the Display This section describes the most common network-related messages that appear on the display. If a message not described here appears, act according to that message. Reference Before turning the main power off, see “Turning On the Power”, Operating In- structions.

  • Page 106: Understanding Displayed Information

    Appendix Understanding Displayed Information This section describes how to read the status information returned by the net- work interface module. Print Job Information Print job status can be viewed using the following commands: • telnet : Use the “status” command. See p.81 “Printer status”. Item name Meaning Rank...

  • Page 107: Printer Status And Configuration

    Understanding Displayed Information Printer Status and Configuration You can check the printer status and configuration using telnet. ❖ telnet Use the “info” or “status” command. Printer status Status Description Call Service Center Call service center and ask for help. Canceling Job The job is reset.
  • Page 108 Appendix Status Description No Paper: Not Detected:LCT The LCT tray has run out of paper. No Paper: Not Detected:Feed Tray The paper feed tray has run out of paper. Not Detected: Drum Unit The drum unit is not installed properly. Not Detected: Duplex Unit The Duplex Unit is not installed properly.
  • Page 109 Understanding Displayed Information ❖ *2 Input Tray: Paper Size Paper size Description A3 (420 × 297 mm) B4JIS (364 × 257 mm) A4 (297 × 210 mm) A4 (210 × 297 mm) B5JIS (257 × 182 mm) B5JIS (182 × 257 mm) A5 (210 ×...

  • Page 110: Configuring The Network Interface Module

    Appendix ❖ *5 Output Tray: Status Status Description Normal ---- Error Other error Configuring the Network Interface Module The network interface module settings can be displayed using the commands below. • telnet : Use the “show” command. See p.81 “Network interface module con- figuration settings information”.
  • Page 111 Understanding Displayed Information Item name Meaning telnet diprint http ftpc snmp autonet EncapType Frame type DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Address IP address Netmask Subnet mask Broadcast Broadcast address Gateway Default gateway address Access Control Range AccessRange[✩] SYSLOG server Home page URL URL of homepage Home page link name URL name of homepage...
  • Page 112 Appendix Item name Meaning NDS Tree Name NDS Tree Name Switch Mode (this value is fixed) Direct print (this value is fixed) Notification Notification of print job completion Workgroup name Name of the workgroup Computer name Name of the computer Comment Comment Share name[1]...
  • Page 113 Understanding Displayed Information Item name Meaning IEEE 802.11b interface WINS name wlan Primary WINS Primary WINS server address Secondary WINS Secondary WINS server address Shell mode Mode of the remote maintenance tool ✩ represents a target number between 1 and 5. You can display these item names when installing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit.

  • Page 114: Message List

    Appendix Message List This is a list of messages written to the machine's system log. The system log can be viewed using the “syslog” command. System Log Information You can use the following methods to view the system log: • telnet : Use the “syslog” command. See p.81 “System log information”. Message Causes and solutions Access to NetWare server <file server name>...
  • Page 115 Message List Message Causes and solutions Change IP address from DHCP Server. The IP address changes when DHCP LEASE is renewed. To always assign the same IP address, set a static IP address to the DHCP server. child process exec error! (process name) The network service failed to start.
  • Page 116 Appendix Message Causes and solutions IEEE 802.11b <Transmission mode> mode Transmission mode for IEEE 802.11b (Example: current mode is infrastructure mode.) IEEE 802.11b [infrastructure] mode (Example: current mode is 802.11 ad hoc mode.) IEEE 802.11b [802.11 ad hoc] mode (Example: current mode is ad hoc mode.) IEEE 802.11b [ad hoc] mode IEEE 802.11b current channel <Channel>...
  • Page 117 Message List Message Causes and solutions <Interface>: Subnet overlap. Subnet from Netmask and the IP address you tried to set for <Interface> overlap the subnet of another interface. Set Subnet so it does not overlap with another interface. IPP cancel-job: permission denied. The printer could not authenticate the name of the user attempting to cancel a job.
  • Page 118 Appendix Message Causes and solutions Print queue <print queue name> cannot be (In print server mode) The print queue name serviced by printer 0, <print server name> cannot be serviced. Make sure that print queue volume is on the specified file server. Print server <print server name>...
  • Page 119 Message List Message Causes and solutions WINS name registration: No response to serv- There is no response from the server during er (WINS server address) data registration. Check the WINS server address is correct and WINS server is working properly. WINS name registration/refresh error code The NetBEUI name could not be registered or (error code)

  • Page 120: Precautions

    Appendix Precautions Please pay attention to the following when using the network interface module. When configuration is necessary, follow the appropriate procedures below. Connecting a Dial-Up Router to a Network When using NetWare (file server) If the NetWare file server and printer are on opposite sides of a router, packets are sent back and forth continuously, possibly incurring communications charg- es.
  • Page 121 Precautions When Using Network Utility If the printer is connected to a network, observe the following points when set- ting up the printer or changing settings: For details, see the operating instructions and Help for DeskTopBinder Lite/professional. ❖ When a dial-up router is connected in a network environment The settings for the delivery server to be connected must be made appropri- ately for the printer with Auto Document Link, or DeskTopBinder Lite/pro- fessional.

  • Page 122: Netware Printing

    Appendix NetWare Printing Form feed You should not configure form feed on NetWare. Form feed is controlled by the printer driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer might not work properly. If you want to change form feed settings, always con- figure them using Windows.

  • Page 123: When Using Ipp With Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Precautions When Using IPP with SmartDeviceMonitor for Client When using IPP with SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, note the following: • The network printer can only receive one print job from SmartDeviceMonitor for Client at a time. While the network printer is printing, another user cannot access it until the job is finished.

  • Page 124: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Interface 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.11b Frame type EthernetII, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, SNAP Protocol • Printer (LAN) TCP/IP DIPRINT *1 *2 IPX/SPX (NetWare) AppleTalk NetBEUI *1 *4 SNMP MIB-II, PrinterMIB, HostResourceMIB, RicohPrivateMIB Use the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port. To use IPP under Windows XP or Windows Server 2003, use the Standard IPP port.

  • Page 125: Index

    INDEX Host Name Access Control telnet access type AutoNet telnet IEEE 802.11b telnet information Broadcast address Network Interface Board configuration print job print log Channel system log Classify Ink Saver Option Option Communication Mode Input Tray community name Option Configuration Interface Setting/Network Web Image Monitor Interface Settings...
  • Page 126 Stored File Web Image Monitor NBT scope ID setting subnet mask telnet system Log Netware system log telnet information NW Frame Type telnet Panel Priority remote maintenance Option using Paper Size Transmission Speed Option password telnet User Tools Menu precautions Using a Host Name Instead of an IP Printer configuration Address...
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