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Ricoh Aficio MP 2500SPF Supplement Manual

Postscript 3 supplement
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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 in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
PostScript 3 Supplement
Windows Configuration
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Mac OS Configuration
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Using PostScript 3
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Printer Utility for Mac
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  • Page 1 PostScript 3 Supplement Windows Configuration Mac OS Configuration Using PostScript 3 Printer Utility for Mac 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 in "About This 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 Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. Important ❒ Media differ according to manual. ❒ The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents. ❒...
  • Page 4 ❖ Printer Reference Explains Printer functions and operations. ❖ Scanner Reference Explains Scanner functions and operations. ❖ Network Guide Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ- ment, and use the software provided. This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and settings that might not be available on this machine.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i How to Read This Manual ..................1 Symbols ........................1 1. Windows Configuration Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port......3 Installing DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client ........3 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me - TCP/IP)....4 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me - IPP) .....5 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - TCP/IP)......7 Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - IPP) ........8...
  • Page 6 Setting Up the Printer Driver................43 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ........43 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...........44 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ....46 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........48 2.
  • Page 7 4. Printer Utility for Mac Installing Printer Utility for Mac................79 Starting Printer Utility for Mac ................80 Mac OS ........................80 Mac OS X.........................80 Printer Utility for Mac Functions ................81 Downloading PS Fonts.....................82 Displaying Printer's Fonts..................83 Deleting Fonts ......................83 Page Setup ......................83 Printing Fonts Catalog....................84 Printing Fonts Sample....................84 Renaming the Printer ....................84...

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Ma- chine.

  • Page 11: Windows Configuration

    1. Windows Configuration Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Installing DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Important ❒ To install DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 12: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Tcp/Ip)

    Windows Configuration Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me - TCP/IP) Quit all applications currently running.

  • Page 13: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Ipp)

    Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search]. A list of printers using TCP/IP appears. Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a machine not listed here, click [Specify Address], enter the IP address or host name of the machine, and then click [OK].
  • Page 14 Windows Configuration In the [Available ports:] box, click [Printer Port], and then click [Next >]. Change the printer name if you want, and then click [Next >]. Select the [Yes] check box to configure the printer as default. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Finish]. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 15: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Tcp/Ip)

    Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 16: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000 - Ipp)

    Windows Configuration Specify whether or not to share the printer, and then click [Next >]. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Next >]. Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 17 Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://(printer's address)/printer” as the print- er's address. If the server authentification is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://(printer's address)/printer” (Internet Ex- plorer 5.01, or a higher version must be installed).

  • Page 18: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Tcp/Ip)

    Windows Configuration Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - TCP/IP) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 19: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Ipp)

    Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 20: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0 - Tcp/Ip)

    Windows Configuration Enter a name for identifying the printer in [IPP Port Name]. Use a name dif- ferent from the one of any existing port. If a name is not specified here, the address entered in the [Printer URL] box be- comes the IPP port name.

  • Page 21: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0 - Ipp)

    Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a machine not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the machine.
  • Page 22 Windows Configuration In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://(printer's address)/printer”as the print- er's address. If the server authentification is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://(printer's address)/printer” (Internet Ex- plorer 5.01, or a higher version must be installed). (example IP address: 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer https://192.168.15.16/printer...

  • Page 23: Changing The Port Settings For Desktopbinder - Smartdevicemonitor For Client

    Using the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Changing the Port Settings for DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMoni- tor for Client settings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. Windows 95 / 98: Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu.
  • Page 24 Windows Configuration How to enable Recovery/Parallel Printing If no settings on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab are available, follow the proce- dure below. Start DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, and then right- click the DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client icon on the task- bar.

  • Page 25: Using The Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 26: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Windows Configuration Click [Next >]. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Next >]. Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation . For information about user code, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 27 Using the Standard TCP/IP Port Enter the printer name or IP address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. Click [Next >] Click [Finish] in the [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box. Check that the name of the machine whose driver you want to install is se- lected, and then click [Next >].

  • Page 28: Using The Lpr Port

    Windows Configuration Using the LPR Port Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 29: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Using the LPR Port Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe”...
  • Page 30 Windows Configuration Change the printer name if you want, and then click [Next >]. Select the [Yes] check box to configure the printer as default. Click [Next >]. Specify whether or not to print a test page, and then click [Next >]. Click [Finish].

  • Page 31: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Using the LPR Port Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. ❒ If your operating system is Windows NT4.0, download printer driver for Windows NT4.0 from the supplier's Web site.

  • Page 32: Using As The Windows Network Printer

    Windows Configuration Using as the Windows Network Printer Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me) Important ❒ If you print from a print server connected to the printer using the DeskTop Binder-SmartDeviceMonitor port, the client cannot use Recovery Printing and Parallel Printing.

  • Page 33: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Using as the Windows Network Printer Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. ❒ If you print from a print server connected to the printer using the DeskTop Binder-SmartDeviceMonitor port, the client cannot use Recovery Printing and Parallel Printing.

  • Page 34: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Windows Configuration Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. ❒ If you print from a print server connected to the printer using the DeskTop Binder-SmartDeviceMonitor port, the client cannot use Recovery Printing and Parallel Printing.

  • Page 35: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Using as the Windows Network Printer Note ❒ A user code can be set after the printer driver installation. For information about user code, see the printer driver Help. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch “Setup.exe”...

  • Page 36: Using As The Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    Windows Configuration Using as the NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer When using the PostScript 3 Printer Driver Important ❒ In an IPv6 environment, NetWare servers cannot be used. Follow the procedure below to set up the PostScript 3 printer driver. For Windows 95 / 98 / Me In the [Printers] window, open the printer properties.

  • Page 37: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Important ❒ Make sure that machine is connected to the computer's USB ports using the USB interface cable. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the compu- ter and no print jobs are in progress.
  • Page 38 Windows Configuration Check the location, and then click [Next >]. USB Printing Support is installed. Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window.

  • Page 39: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB”...

  • Page 40: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Windows Configuration Note ❒ When Auto Run starts, click [Exit]. ❒ To disable Auto Run, press the left {Shift} key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes reading from the CD-ROM. ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting For Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Click [Continue]. Click [Finish]. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Note ❒ If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. ❒...

  • Page 42: Printing With Parallel Connection

    Windows Configuration Printing with Parallel Connection To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when install- ing the printer driver. Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 95 / 98 / Me) Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 43: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows 2000)

    Printing with Parallel Connection Installing the PostScript 3 printer driver (Windows 2000) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 44: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003)

    Windows Configuration Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows XP, Windows Server 2003) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts.

  • Page 45: Installing The Postscript 3 Printer Driver (Windows Nt 4.0)

    Printing with Parallel Connection Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver (Windows NT 4.0) Important ❒ Installing this printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on us- ing an account that has Administrators permission. ❒ If your operating system is Windows NT4.0, download printer driver for Windows NT4.0 from the supplier's Web site.

  • Page 46: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Windows Configuration Printing with Bluetooth Connection Supported Profiles ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP. • When connecting more than one Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computer at the same time, the first device that establishes connection is se- lected.
  • Page 47 Printing with Bluetooth Connection Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. Check that the printer you want to use appears in 3Com Bluetooth Connec- tion Manager. On the [Tool] menu, click [COM port]. Check that the message “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx) “ appears under Client Ports.
  • Page 48 Windows Configuration Configuring Security Mode Settings Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. On the [Tools] menu, click [Security Mode]. The [Security Mode] dialog box appears. Select the security mode in the [Security Mode:] list. If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password.

  • Page 49: If A Message Appears During Installation

    If a Message Appears during Installation If a Message Appears during Installation Message number 58 or 34 indicates the printer driver cannot be installed using Auto Run. Install the printer driver using [Add Printer] or [Install Printer]. For Windows 95 / 98 / Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0: On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 50: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Windows Configuration Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder.

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 52: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows Configuration Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use.
  • Page 53 Setting Up the Printer Driver Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer default settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].

  • Page 54: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows Configuration Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - the printer properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 55 Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application.

  • Page 56: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows Configuration Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - the printer properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 57 Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application.
  • Page 58 Windows Configuration...

  • Page 59: Mac Os Configuration

    2. Mac OS Configuration Mac OS This section explains how to configure a Mac OS to use EtherTalk and USB. The following explains how to configure Mac OS 9.1. If you are not using Mac OS 9.1, see the manual of the Mac OS you are using for details Important ❒...

  • Page 60: Setting Up Ppd Files

    Mac OS Configuration PPD Files Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Double-click the [Mac OS 8 and 9] folder. Double-click the [Printer Descriptions] folder. Double-click the folder of the language you are using. Open the [Disk1] folder. Drag the PPD file and the plugin file into [Printer Descriptions] in [Extensions] under [System Folder].

  • Page 61: Installing Adobe Type Manager

    Mac OS Select the option you want to set up, and then select an appropriate setting for it. Click [OK]. The list of options closes. Click [OK]. The [Chooser] dialog box appears. Close the [Chooser] dialog box. Note ❒ If the option you want to select is not displayed, PPD files may not be set up correctly.

  • Page 62: Installing Screen Fonts

    Mac OS Configuration Installing Screen fonts Follow the procedure below to install screen fonts. The screen fonts described below can be found in the [Fonts] folder on the CD- ROM. Start a Mac OS. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM drive icon appears.

  • Page 63: Changing To Ethertalk

    Mac OS Select the model you are using in [Select a USB Printer:], and then click [OK]. Click [Create]. The following message appears. Click [Save]. Specify the file location and the name, and then click [Save]. The printer icon appears on the desktop. Quit Desktop Printer Utility.

  • Page 64: Mac Os X

    Mac OS Configuration Mac OS X This section explains how to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk, USB and TCP/IP. Follow the procedure below to configure Mac OS X 10.3.8. If you are not using Mac OS X 10.3.8, see the manual of the Mac OS X you are using for details. Important ❒...

  • Page 65: Setting Up The Ppd File

    Mac OS X Setting Up the PPD File Start Printer Setup Utility. Click [Add]. ❖ Mac OS X 10.4 or later Click a printer that has “AppleTalk” indicated in the “Connection” col- umn. If the zone is set, click [More Printers...], and then select the zone from the second pop-up menu.

  • Page 66: Using Usb Interface

    Mac OS Configuration Using USB Interface Important ❒ USB printing requires Mac OS X 10.3.3 or later. Follow the procedure below to set up USB connection. Start Printer Setup Utility. Click [Add]. ❖ Mac OS X 10.4 or later Click a printer that has “USB” indicated in the “Connection” column. ❖...

  • Page 67: Using Bonjour (Rendezvous)

    Mac OS X Using Bonjour (Rendezvous) Follow the procedure below to print using Bonjour (Rendezvous) under Mac OS X 10.2.3 or higher. Ethernet, wireless LAN and IEEE 1394 (IP over 1394) connec- tions can also be used. Start Printer Setup Utility. Click [Add].

  • Page 68: Changing To Ethertalk

    Mac OS Configuration Changing to EtherTalk Follow the procedure below to configure a Mac OS X to use EtherTalk. Important ❒ You need an administrator name and a password (phrase). For details, con- sult your network administrator Open [System Preference], and then click the Network icon. Click [Built-in Ethernet] in the [Show:] list box.

  • Page 69: Configuring The Printer

    Configuring the Printer Configuring the Printer Use the control panel to enable AppleTalk. (The default is active.)
  • Page 70 Mac OS Configuration...

  • Page 71: Using Postscript

    3. Using PostScript 3 Setting Up Options To use installed options correctly, first set up the printer driver. If the options are not recognized, you cannot use them, even though they are physically installed. The procedure to set up a printer driver varies depending on the operating sys- tem.
  • Page 72 Using PostScript 3 ❖ Mac OS Important ❒ If you are using Mac OS X, this function cannot be used. You can set up all options using the [Chooser] dialog box. Reference See p.42 “Making Option Settings for the Printer”, p.52 “Setting Up Options” or p.57 “Setting Up Options”...

  • Page 73: Printing A Document

    Printing a Document Printing a Document This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are added by installing the PPD file. For more information about the functions and menus of the Windows 95 / 98 / Me PostScript printer driver, see the printer driver's Help.

  • Page 74: User Code

    Using PostScript 3 User Code Use this to set a user code for print logging. Enter a user code using up to eight digits. A user code identifies a group of users and allows you to check the number of sheets printed under each code with SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin.

  • Page 75: Paper Size

    Printing a Document Paper Size Use this to select the size of paper you want to use. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Size:] on the [Paper] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Paper Size:] on [Paper/Output] on [Advanced...] on the [Pa- er 2003...

  • Page 76: Input Slot

    Using PostScript 3 Input Slot Use this to select the paper sources. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Input Tray:] on the [Paper] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Paper Source] on the [Paper/Quality] tab in the Printing er 2003 Preferences dialog box.

  • Page 77: Orientation Override

    Printing a Document Orientation Override Use this to set the paper orientation. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Orientation Override] on the [Setup] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Orientation Override] on [Printer Features] on [Document Op- er 2003 tions] on [Advanced...] on the [Paper/Quality] tab in the...

  • Page 78: Duplex Printing

    Using PostScript 3 Duplex Printing Use this function to select duplex printing. Important ❒ To use this function, the optional duplex unit must be installed on the ma- chine. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Duplex:] on the [Setup] tab.
  • Page 79 Printing a Document Note ❒ If you are using a Mac OS, click to select the button that means “Flip on Long Edge” or “Flip on Short Edge”. Windows NT 4.0 ❖ [None] Disables Duplex Printing. ❖ [Long Side] Prints output so that you can open it to the long edge when bound along the long edge.

  • Page 80: Collate

    Using PostScript 3 Collate Use this function to enable collation. With this feature, the machine can efficient- ly print collated sets of multiple-page documents. Important ❒ If you are using Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS or Mac OS X, make sure that the following check boxes have not been selected.

  • Page 81: Destination

    Printing a Document Destination Use this to select the destination tray. The following table shows where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Output Tray:] in the [Paper] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Destination] in [Printer Features] on [Document Options] on er 2003 [Advanced...] on the [Paper/Quality] or [Layout] tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box.

  • Page 82: Watermark

    Using PostScript 3 Watermark Set the Watermark function. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Watermark:] on [Printer Features] on [Document Options] on er 2003 [Advanced...] on the [Paper/Quality] or [Layout] tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box. Windows NT 4.0 [Watermark:] on [Document Options] on the [Advanced] tab in the Document Defaults dialog box.

  • Page 83: Watermark Size

    Printing a Document Watermark Size Select the Watermark size. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Watermark Size] on [Printer Features] on [Document Options] er 2003 on [Advanced...] on the [Paper/Quality] or [Layout] tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box. Windows NT 4.0 [Watermark Size] on [Printer Features] on [Document Options] on the [Advanced] tab in the Document Defaults dialog box.

  • Page 84: Dithering

    Using PostScript 3 Dithering Use this to set the Image Rendering mode. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Dithering:] on the [Print Quality] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Dithering:] on [Printer Features] on [Document Options] on er 2003 [Advanced...] on the [Paper/Quality] or [Layout] tab in the...

  • Page 85: Image Smoothing

    Printing a Document Image Smoothing Use this to select the image smoothing type. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function. Windows 95 / 98 / Me [Image Smoothing:] on the [Print Quality] tab. Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Serv- [Image Smoothing:] on [Printer Features] on [Document Op- er 2003...
  • Page 86 Using PostScript 3...

  • Page 87: Printer Utility For Mac

    4. Printer Utility for Mac By using Printer Utility for Mac, you can download fonts, change the name of the printer and so on. Installing Printer Utility for Mac Follow these steps to install Printer Utility for Mac on the machine. Important ❒...

  • Page 88: Starting Printer Utility For Mac

    Printer Utility for Mac Starting Printer Utility for Mac The following instructions describe how to start Printer Utility for Mac. Mac OS Important ❒ Before starting Printer Utility for Mac, make sure the printer is selected in [Chooser] on the Apple menu. Double-click the Printer Utility for Mac icon.

  • Page 89: Printer Utility For Mac Functions

    Printer Utility for Mac Functions Printer Utility for Mac Functions Printer Utility for Mac functions are described below. ❖ File menu • [Download PS Fonts...] Download fonts (PostScript Type 1) to the printer. See p.82 “Downloading PS Fonts”. • [Display Printer's Fonts...] Display and delete the fonts in printer memory.

  • Page 90: Downloading Ps Fonts

    Printer Utility for Mac Downloading PS Fonts You can download the PS fonts to the printer's memory. Important ❒ The following procedures to download the fonts assume that you are a sys- tem administrator. If you are not, be sure to consult your system administra- tor.

  • Page 91: Displaying Printer's Fonts

    Printer Utility for Mac Functions Displaying Printer's Fonts You can display the available fonts currently downloaded to the printer. Fonts in the printer's memory can be displayed. Select [Display Printer's Fonts...] on the [File] menu. A dialog box appears. Select [Printer's memory]. Click [OK].

  • Page 92: Printing Fonts Catalog

    Printer Utility for Mac Printing Fonts Catalog Print the names of fonts available on the printer. Select [Print Fonts Catalogue] on the [File] menu. Click [Print]. Note ❒ The paper selected under [Page Setup] is used. Printing Fonts Sample You can print samples of fonts downloaded to the memory. Select [Print Fonts Sample...] on the [File] menu.

  • Page 93: Restarting The Printer

    Printer Utility for Mac Functions Select the printer whose name you changed, and then close the [Chooser] di- alog box. If there are several Appletalk zones, select the zone the machine belongs to. Mac OS X On the [File] menu, click [Rename Printer...]. In the [New name:] filed enter a new name.

  • Page 94: Selecting The Zone

    Printer Utility for Mac Selecting the Zone You can change the zone to which the printer belongs under Appletalk. Important ❒ Confirm that a Macintosh and printer are connected with Appletalk. Mac OS On the [Utility] menu, click [Select Zone...]. The zone to which the printer belongs and the available zone list appear.

  • Page 95: Displaying The Printer Status

    Printer Utility for Mac Functions In the [Available Printers:] list, select the model of printer in use, and then click [Choose]. Displaying the Printer Status You can display and confirm the current status of the printer. Select [Display Printer Status...] on the [Utility] menu. The current status of the printer appears.

  • Page 96: Index

    INDEX Bluetooth Launching the Dialogue Console Changing to EtherTalk Mac OS Collate Mac OS X Deleting Fonts Orientation Override Destination Displaying Printer's Fonts Displaying the Printer Status Page Setup Dithering Paper Selection document defaults, PostScript 3 Paper Size Downloading PostScript Files Paper Source Downloading PS Fonts Paper Type...
  • Page 97 User Code User ID Using Bonjour Using USB Interface Watermark Watermark Angle Watermark Font Watermark Size Watermark Style Watermark Text Windows 2000 Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows Server 2003 Windows XP...
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  • Page 99 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies.
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