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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Please read the Safety Information in the "Printer Reference" before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND
WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF
The printer's location should be carefully chosen
because environmental conditions greatly affect its
THE BOX
performance.
Warning
Caution
• Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine
• To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by
and freely accessible, so that in event of an
at least two people.
emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
• Only connect the machine to the power source
Check the contents of the box according to the
described on this sheet.
following list. If one or some items are missing,
• Avoid multi-wiring.
please contact your sales or service
• Do not damage, break or make any
representative.
modifications to the power cord. Do not place
heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more
Important
than necessary. These actions could cause an
The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is
electric shock or fire.
your responsibility to provide the parallel cable
appropriate for the computer you are using.
Caution
• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust.
Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
Setup Guide
• Place the machine on a strong and level surface.
CD-ROM
Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause
Toner Cartridge (Black)
personal injury.
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
Toner Cartridge (Yellow)
confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.
Toner Cartridge (Cyan)
Toner Cartridge (Magenta)
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Recommended temperature and humidity
RH
80
60
Fuser Cleaner
Photoconductor Unit
40
Fuser Oil Bottle
20
10
RH
80
60
Power Cord
Additional Documentation
40
Remove the plastic bag.
20
50
Lift the printer and move it to the place where
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear
and left to right.
you want to install it.
To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this printer in a large well
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the
ventilated room that has an air turnover more than 30 m
printer.
If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.
Environments to Avoid
Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
Dusty areas
Areas with corrosive gases
Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid
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Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier
Remove adhesive tape [A] and packing material
Locations near other electronic equipment
[B] from the printer.
Locations where the printer might be subjected to
frequent strong vibration
A
B
A
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Power Connection
Connect the power cord to a power source with the following
specifications:
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to
operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space
requirement is as follows:
D
A: more than 50 cm (19.7")
B: more than 20 cm (7.9")
C: more than 50 cm (19.7")
D: more than 70 cm (27.6")
Attaching the Sticker
A sticker, mentionning that paper meant for an ink-jet printer is
not allowed for use with this printer, is supplied.
10
80
27
80
Please attach the sticker to the bottom right corner of the top of the
27
70
32.5
17.5
printer [A] so that the sticker is easy to see.
60
70
17.5
27
50
50
10
20
32.5
20
20
30
50
80
80.6
80
80.6
70
90.5
63.5
60
70
63.5
80.6
50
50
50
20
90.5
20
60
70
80
90
Possible operation range
Recommended range
3
/hr/person.
Important
INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL
BOTTLE AND FUSER CLEANER
Caution
• Do not incinerate the oil bottle. This action could
cause a fire or a personal injury.
• Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it up
with an alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily
surfaces can create the danger of slipping and
personal injury.
A
Important
Prior to moving or transporting the printer, wipe out
the fuser oil completely as explained in the "Printer
B
Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
Open the top cover by pulling the top cover open
lever.
C
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Insert the oil bottle. When inserting, the side with
the label should be facing toward you, and the
mouth of the bottle facing down.
A
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Install the fuser cleaner. When installing, the roller
should be facing toward you.
Turn the lock levers to hold the oil bottle and fuser
cleaner.
Note
Turn the right lock lever clockwise, and the left one
counterclockwise.
INSTALLING THE
PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT
Important
Do not touch the surface of the photoconductor unit.
This could damage the photoconductor unit and
reduce the print quality.
Do not expose the photoconductor unit to a light
source greater than 800 luxes for more than two
minutes. This could damage the photoconductor unit
and reduce the print quality.
Lift the green lock levers to a vertical position.
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Remove the pins on both sides of the
photoconductor unit.
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Remove the protective sheet.
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Insert the photoconductor unit so that the
protruding axles on both sides are aligned with
the tracks inside the green lock levers. Lower it
until the gears mesh securely.
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Important
When inserting the photoconductor unit, be careful
not to touch or damage the surface.
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Return the green lock levers to their original
positions.
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Important
Do not return lock levers with force. If you cannot
lock them easily, remove the photoconductor unit
from the printer. Then insert it again until the gears
mesh securely. After that, try again to return the
levers to their original positions.
Close the top cover until the center of the cover
locks securely.
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  • Page 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE <G063-8935> Please read the Safety Information in the “Printer Reference” before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP- MENT PROBLEMS. UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL Power Connection Return the green lock levers to their original INSTALLING THE...
  • Page 2 Important Note INSTALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGES SELECTING THE PANEL PRINTING THE TEST PAGE CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO If you set a custom paper size, you should enter the Do not use excessive force in sliding in the cartridge. DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can check if the printer works properly by A COMPUTER Warning...
  • Page 3: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide Zdgh010j.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 4 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 5 Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not fol- lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 7 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
  • Page 8: Energy Star Program

    Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
  • Page 9: Manuals For This Printer

    ROM. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
  • Page 10: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ... 42 Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....45 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....48 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 ..........51 Macintosh....................
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  • Page 13: Getting Started

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ PostScript capabilities Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 provides the printer with PostScript capabilities. You can use the printer in the Windows or Macintosh environments. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Easy handling for administration You can set up User Codes for individuals or as a unit of a department.
  • Page 14 Printing Speed 24 ppm 6 ppm 1200 × 600 dpi resolutions Maximum Print Quality Emulation IPDL-C, RICOH-SCRIPT2 Maximum Paper Size Paper Tray: Custom size , length 356mm, width 216mm Paper feed unit: A4, 210 × 297 mm Standard Memory Size...
  • Page 15: Printer Drivers For This Printer

    ⇒ P.39 “Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver” ⇒ P.40 “Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and PPD (PostScript printer description) files The RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer.
  • Page 16: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CD- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR A utility for the system administrator to manage printers on the network. Reference For the name of PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR you use, see the inside of front cover of this manual.
  • Page 17: Guide To The Printer

    Guide to the Printer Guide to the Printer Exterior-Front View ZDHH010E Operation Panel Power Switch Contains keys for printer operation and a This switch enables you to turn the print- panel display that shows the printer sta- er power on and off while the main pow- tus.
  • Page 18: Exterior-Rear View

    Getting Started Inset Grips Front Cover Open Lever Use these grips to lift the printer. There Press this lever to open the front cover. are four grips, two on the left side and Top Cover Open Lever two on the right side of the printer. Press this lever to open the top cover.
  • Page 19: Interior

    Guide to the Printer Interior ZDGH060J Fuser Cleaner Toner Cartridges A K: black toner This cleans unnecessary toner from the B Y: yellow toner fuser roller. C M: magenta toner Fuser Oil Bottle D C: cyan toner This bottle holds oil used for fusing toner to the paper.
  • Page 20: Operation Panel

    Getting Started Operation Panel Important ❒ Never press any operation panel key while the Data In indicator on the oper- ation panel is lit or blinking. Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media Enter ZDHS011E { { { { On Line} } } } key Panel Display The display shows the current status of Press this key to switch the printer be-...
  • Page 21: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Guide to the Printer { { { { U U U U } } } } { { { { T T T T } } } } keys { { { { Reset} } } } key Use these keys to scroll through the se- Pressing this key while offline resets the lected items and to adjust values on the printer to its power on default settings.
  • Page 22 Getting Started Depress the printer's power switch to turn the printer on. ZDGH080J After the printer is turned on, it takes about four minutes to warm up before being able to print. The following message appears on the operation panel. IPDL-C Warming Up When the printer is turned on, the Power indicator will blink repeatedly.
  • Page 23 Guide to the Printer Press the printer's power switch so that it is unlocked from the depressed position. ZDGH080J The Power indicator turns off.
  • Page 24 Getting Started...
  • Page 25: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty minutes. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn injury if touched. • Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the cord is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged.
  • Page 26: Available Options

    Installing Options Available Options You can increase the functionality of the printer by adding options. The follow- ing options can be installed on the printer. Reference For more information about the options, see "Options" in the "Printer Refer- ence" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Do not use options other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 27: Installing The Memory Unit

    Installing the Memory Unit Installing the Memory Unit R CAUTION: Open the two levers on the slot • Before installing options, the ma- (A A A A ), insert the memory unit by chine should be turned off and aligning its notch (a) with the unplugged for at least thirty min- guide on the connector, and push utes.
  • Page 28 Installing Options Insert the printer board into the printer. Fasten both screws. ZDGP020J Note ❒ A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Connect all cables removed in step Plug the printer's power cord back into the printer and the out- let.
  • Page 29: Installing The Network Interface Board Type306

    Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 R CAUTION: Remove both screws and the met- • Before installing options, the ma- al plate from the printer board. chine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty min- utes.
  • Page 30: Connecting The Printer To The Network

    Installing Options Insert the printer board into the Connecting the Printer to the printer. Fasten both screws. Network Follow these steps to connect the printer to the network. Confirm that you have the correct network cable. Confirm that the printer's power switch is turned off.
  • Page 31: Buttons And Indicators On The Network Interface Board

    Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 Buttons and Indicators on the Network Interface Board ZDGX010E Button Hold down this button for more than two seconds to print the network configura- tion page. Hold down this button for more than five seconds to print system log information.
  • Page 32: Installing The Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal)

    Installing Options Installing the Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal) R CAUTION: • The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause personal injury. Carefully pull the paper tray (tray 1) out of the printer and place it on a flat surface.
  • Page 33: Installing The Paper Feed Unit Type206

    Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 R CAUTION: Remove the adhesive tape. • It is recommended that at least two persons are used to lift the printer. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal in- jury.
  • Page 34 Installing Options Remove the screw and securing Set the locking plate on the paper bracket from the paper feed unit. feed unit to the “RELEASE” posi- tion. ZDGP090J Turn off the printer's power switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer. ZDGP110J Remove the paper cassette from Important...
  • Page 35 Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 Align the printer onto the 2 up- Insert the securing bracket re- right pins on the paper feed unit moved in step into the groove and then lower it gently. under the printer, and secure the bracket using the screw removed in step ZDGP130J...
  • Page 36 Installing Options ❒ The tray which is selected when Attach the right and left side cov- the printer is turned on can be ers. changed to the paper feed unit using the Operation Panel. ⇒”Using the Operation Panel” in the “Printer Reference” in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD- Important ❒...
  • Page 37: Installing The Ad390 (Duplex Unit)

    Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) R CAUTION: Remove the three covers from the • Before installing options, the ma- printer as shown in the illustra- chine should be turned off and tion. unplugged for at least thirty min- utes.
  • Page 38 Installing Options Remove the left side cover. Attach the duplex unit to the printer. Insert the two guide pins on the duplex unit to the cutouts on the paper feed unit, and insert the hooks on the duplex unit to the holes on the printer while slightly lifting up the duplex unit.
  • Page 39 Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) Secure the duplex unit with the Connect the duplex unit cable to two screws, as shown in the illus- the upper socket inside the print- tration. er securely. Make sure the pro- t r u d i n g p a r t o f t h e c a b l e connector is facing downward.
  • Page 40 Installing Options Print a configuration page to con- firm that the duplex unit is prop- erly installed. Reference ⇒ "Printing the Configuration Page" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM Note ❒ If the duplex unit is properly in- stalled, you can see “:Dx.x”...
  • Page 41: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel

    3. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel After installing the optional Network Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . Interface Board, configure it for the network using the printer's operation Use the following table to select panel.
  • Page 42 Configuring the Printer for the Network A Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } until the fol- Note lowing message appears. ❒...
  • Page 43 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel G Repeat steps E E E E and F F F F to spec- Note ify the remaining digit of the ❒ You should set up the server, if IP address. you want to use “RARP+TFTP”, “BOOTP”...
  • Page 44 Configuring the Printer for the Network A Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } until the fol- D Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . lowing message appears.
  • Page 45 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Note ❒ When the Access Control Ad- dress settings coincide with the masked result of the IP address of the computer, print jobs from that IP address can be accepted by the Network Interface Board.
  • Page 46 Configuring the Printer for the Network...
  • Page 47: Installing The Printer Driver And Software

    For more information about the printer drivers, see P.3 “Printer Drivers for This Printer”. For installing the printer drivers, see P.38 “Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver”or P.42 “Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver”. For more information about the software and utilities, see P.4 “Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM”.
  • Page 48 • With the IPDL-C printer driver, if you want to set a User Code, you must do it when installing the printer driver. • With the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, only [Off] or [On] can be selected. The numerical value cannot be changed. If [On] is selected, “99999999” is automatically set as a default.
  • Page 49: Installing By Auto Run

    Installing by Auto Run Installing by Auto Run You can install the IPDL-C printer driver and software, and set them up easily by using Auto Run. Follow these steps to install the IPDL-C printer driver and software on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0. Limitation ❒...
  • Page 50: Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. ⇒ P.37 “Installing by Auto Run” Setting up options Note ❒...
  • Page 51: Windows 2000 - Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained.⇒ P.37 “Installing by Auto Run” Note ❒ During installation, the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box might appear. In this case, click [Yes] to continue the installation.
  • Page 52: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software From the [Option Tray:] and [Total Printer Memory:] boxes, select any options you have installed. Selecting the wrong tray here will make it impossible to use the tray correctly. Selecting the wrong amount of memory here may cause printing problems. Be sure to change this setting whenever you add more memory.
  • Page 53 Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Installable Options] tab. From the [Option Tray:] and [Total Printer Memory:] boxes, select any options you have installed.
  • Page 54: Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows 95/98/Me, you should install both the Windows 95/98/Me PostScript printer driver and the PPD file. Note ❒ Be sure to install the PPD file for Windows 95/98/Me. Do not accidentally in- stall the PPD file for Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0.
  • Page 55 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows 95/98/Me printer driver is in the following folder in the CD-ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [WIN9X_ME]. Then double- click the folder of the appropriate language. Finally, click [OK].
  • Page 56 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Note ❒ When setting up options, you should access the Printer Properties from Win- dows. You cannot set up options when accessing the Printer Properties from an application. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
  • Page 57: Windows 2000 - Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows 2000, you should install both the Windows 2000 PostScript driv- er and the PPD file. Limitation ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators, and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default.
  • Page 58 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows 2000 printer driver is in the following folder in the CD- ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\WIN2000\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [WIN2000]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Finally, click [Open].
  • Page 59 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Setting up options Limitation ❒ Changing the 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 - Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0, you should install both the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver and the PPD file. Limitation ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 61 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows NT 4.0 printer driver is in the following folder in the CD- ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\NT4\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [NT4]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language. Finally, click [Open].
  • Page 62 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
  • Page 63: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 You should install the PPD file for PostScript printing with Adobe PageMaker. Installing the PPD files Close Adobe PageMaker if it is currently running. Press the { { { { SHIFT} } } } key and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 64: Macintosh

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Macintosh Use the Macintosh LaserWriter 8 driver that comes with your operating system. Important ❒ For more information about the functions of the LaserWriter 8 printer driver, see the documentation that comes with your operating system. ❒...
  • Page 65 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Installing the ColorSync profiles ColorSync profiles make it possible for the printer to print colors of similar in- tensity to those that appear on the computer display. You must install the Col- orSync profiles to use this feature.
  • Page 66 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Double-click the [ColorSync™ Profiles] folder in the CD-ROM. Copy all four files in the [ColorSync™ Profiles] folder. The ColorSync profiles are installed. Setting up the PPD file Preparation Confirm that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure.
  • Page 67 Note ❒ The screen fonts included on the CD-ROM are as follows: AG-Ricoh, HN- Ricoh, CS-Ricoh, BM-Ricoh, ZC-Ricoh, ZD-Ricoh. Start the Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 68: Screen Fonts

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software - Screen Fonts Screen fonts are bitmap fonts, which are formed by grouping dots together. Be- cause of this, screen fonts appear jagged on your computer screen when you en- large or reduce them. It is recommended that you install as many different sizes as possible for each font to avoid such jagged appearances.
  • Page 69: Index

    Windows 95/98/Me, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 42 duplex unit , 14 Windows NT 4.0, IPDL-C , 40 install , 25 Windows NT 4.0, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 48 IP Address , 29 IPDL-C printer driver , 3 {#Enter} key , 8 IPDL-C printer driver...
  • Page 70 Network Boot , 29 rear cover , 6 {Reset} key , 9 network interface board , 14 install , 17 RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions , v Network Interface Board Operating RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver , 3 Instructions , v RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver...
  • Page 71 (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: AP206/SLP6c/C7006 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 72 UE USA G063-8647...
  • Page 73: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Printer Reference Zdgh010j.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 74 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 75 Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript...
  • Page 76 Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not fol- lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 77 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
  • Page 78 Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
  • Page 79 ROM (this manual). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
  • Page 80 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 81 Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver..19 Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver....19 Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver... 20 Macintosh - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver..... 20 3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ......
  • Page 82 Changing the Printer Language ..............93 Printing the Configuration Page ............95 Interpreting the Configuration Page ............96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-C ..........96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/RICOH-SCRIPT2 ....... 97 Printing the Color Sample ..............98 Resetting Menus..................100 viii...
  • Page 83 Administering Printing by User Code..........102 Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User Code ....103 Reading the Statistics Report..............104 Protecting the User Code Record ............. 105 Deleting the User Code Record ..............106 Using the Job Log ................. 108 Printing the Job Log ..................
  • Page 85: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window.
  • Page 86: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job ❒ When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the ap- plications might be applied over the printer driver's setting. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
  • Page 87 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings – Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the 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 88: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 89 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Prop- erties from that application.
  • Page 90: Ricoh-Script2 - Setting Up For Printing

    Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper- ties from that application.
  • Page 91 From the [Name:] box, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instruction” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Click [OK] to start printing.
  • Page 92: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
  • Page 93 Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
  • Page 94: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    The Printer Properties appear. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
  • Page 95 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings when printing from applications.
  • Page 96: 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]. [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] appears. Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box.
  • Page 97 Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer] box. Make desired settings, and then click [Print]. Reference For more information about setting up for printing from an application, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 98: Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing.
  • Page 99: Windows Nt 4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Press { { { { Reset} } } } on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
  • Page 100: Macintosh - Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the desktop. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Click the name of the job you want to cancel.
  • Page 101: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the IPDL-C printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Close all the applications that are currently running.
  • Page 102: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling the printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.
  • Page 103: Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Close all applications that are currently running.
  • Page 104: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.
  • Page 105: Paper And Other Media

    3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of pa- per that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 106 Paper and Other Media 8.5 × 13 216 × 330 × ✩ × 8.25 × 13 210 × 330 × ✩ × 8 × 13 203 × 330 × ✩ × ✩ ✩ × Custom Size — — • ❍ means that the size is supported and automatically recognized by the print- •...
  • Page 107 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 7.17" × 10.12" ❍ ❍ ❍ B5 JIS 5.83" × 8.27" ✩ ✩ × " × 9 ✩ ✩ × Com#10 Env " 4.33" × 8.66" ✩ ✩ × DL Env ✩ ✩...
  • Page 108: Paper Recommendations

    Paper and Other Media Paper Recommendations Note the following suggestions when handling or selecting paper used with this printer. Loading paper Important ❒ Do not use paper that is meant for an ink-jet printer. This paper may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒...
  • Page 109 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Thick paper • If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m (28 lb) (up to 160 g/m (43 lb)), use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). The print quality on paper that is thicker cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 110 Paper and Other Media • The standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 can hold up to 50 OHP transparency sheets. Note ❒ The number of sheets that can be loaded may vary depending on the pa- per thickness and paper type. •...
  • Page 111 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer: • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation. • Bent, folded, or creased paper •...
  • Page 112: Printable Area

    Paper and Other Media Printable Area The following illustration shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly. 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") A: printable area Note ❒...
  • Page 113: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper Slide the paper guides to posi- Loading Paper in the Paper tions that match the size of paper Tray you want to load. This section describes instructions for loading paper in the standard paper tray and the Paper Cassette Type204 (option).
  • Page 114: Paper Size

    Paper and Other Media ❒ The front and side guides Press { { { { Media} } } } . should be set to the correct pa- per size to avoid paper feed problems. ❒ Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray.
  • Page 115: Loading Paper In The Paper Feed Unit Type206

    Loading Paper Press { { { { On Line} } } } . When the third digit is the value you want, press { { { { #Enter} } } } to move The normal display screen ap- the l l l l pointer to the second digit. pears.
  • Page 116 Paper and Other Media ❒ The front and side guides should Slide the paper guides to posi- be set to the correct paper size to tions that match the size of paper avoid paper feed problems. you want to load. ❒...
  • Page 117: Switching Between Paper Trays

    Loading Paper After confirming that “1. Paper Switching between Paper Tray” is on the display, press Trays { { { { #Enter} } } } . The Paper Tray menu appears. When paper of the same size is load- • Metric version ed in both the standard tray and the paper feed unit (option), and when <Paper Tray>...
  • Page 118 Paper and Other Media...
  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    Reduce resolution. Use the printer driver to set resolution to 300 dpi. ⇒Help of the printer driver ⇒”RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instruc- tions” Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System Menu”...
  • Page 120: Error & Status Messages On The Operation Panel

    Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Important ❒ If an error message that is not included in the following table appears on the panel display, turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the error mes- sage, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 121 Error & Status Messages Message Description Comments Check Tray2 The paper feed unit (option) is Install the paper feed unit not installed correctly. correctly.⇒ the "Setup Connection Guide" that comes with the printer Chg. Cleaner The fuser cleaner is dirty. You can print about 1,000 more pages after this mes- sage is displayed.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments Open Rear Cover There is a paper misfeed in the Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.56 “When the Message printer. Remove Misfeed "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Paper Size Error There is a difference between Check if the correct paper is set ⇒...
  • Page 123 B3:Error The printer setting is wrong. Reset the printer using "Menu Reset" of the "Main- tenance" menu. ⇒ P.79 “Us- ing the Operation Panel” B5:Error An error has occurred in the Contact your sales or ser- RICOH-SCRIPT2 module. vice representative.
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments B7: Error An error has occurred in the Turn the printer off and on. optional Network Interface Then, try to print again. Board. Turn off the printer. Re- move and reinstall the Net- work Interface Board and turn on the printer.
  • Page 125: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Error & Status Messages Getting Printer Information over the Network Note ❒ The optional Network Interface Board is required to acquire printer informa- tion over the network. Printer current status You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖...
  • Page 126 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments Fusing Unit: Not Set Correctly The fusing unit is not installed Contact your sales or service in the printer. representative. Low on Toner Toner is low. Prepare the toner. Low on xxx Toner The indicated toner is low. Replace the indicated toner cartridge.
  • Page 127 Error & Status Messages Message Description Comments Close the rear cover. ⇒ the Rear Cover Open The rear cover is open. "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Replace the fuser cleaner. ⇒ Time to Change Fuser Cleaner It is time to replace the fuser cleaner.
  • Page 128 Troubleshooting Printer configuration You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ UNIX Use the info parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ mshell Use info command. For more information ⇒“Operating Instructions” of the optional network in- terface Note ❒...
  • Page 129 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *3 Input Tray: Status Status Description  Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *4 Emulation: Name Emulation name Description RWC(IPDL-C) IPDL-C RPS(RicohScript2) RICOH-SCRIPT2...
  • Page 130: Printer Does Not Print

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Windows 95/98/Me When you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer On the [PostScript] tab of the Printer Properties, click [Advanced] driver in a network, data is and then clear both [Send CTRL+D before job] and [Send CTRL+D received by the printer, but after job].
  • Page 131 Printer Does Not Print Possible cause Solutions ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Windows 95/98/Me If you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer Set a longer [Job timeout:] period with the [PostScript] tab of the driver, printing does not Printer Properties. start or is interrupted.
  • Page 132 Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions Is the Data In indicator If the Data In indicator stays off, data is not being sent to the print- blinking or lit after starting er or the printer may be resetting the print job because there was a the print job? long delay in receiving the data from the computer.
  • Page 133 Printer Does Not Print Note • Windows 95/98/Me Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port:] list to confirm that the correct port is selected.
  • Page 134: Other Printing Problems

    Note ❒ For more information about the IPDL-C printer driver, see the printer driver's Help. ❒ For more information about the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD- ROM.
  • Page 135 • IPDL-C printer driver Set [Printing Mode] to [Fast]. Set [Resolution:] to [600 dpi / Fast]. • RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver Set [Gradation] to [Fast]. The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is being done.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Image density is too light. Turning on [Toner Saving] can cause blurring or fine lines not to be printed. With color printing, toner saving can cause ab- normal coloring. Try printing again after turning [Toner Sav- ing] off.
  • Page 137 Other Printing Problems Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Changing the color settings With the IPDL-C printer driver, do not make radical changes with the printer driver causes a to the settings on the [Color Setting] tab. drastic change in printout color. Also note that the sample shown by the printer driver is in- tended to show what processes are being applied, not exactly what your printout will look like.
  • Page 138: Removing Misfed Paper

    Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper ❒ Do not touch the photoconductor When a paper misfeed occurs, an er- ror message appears on the panel dis- unit when removing misfed paper. play. The procedure you should If you do, the photoconductor unit follow to remove misfed paper de- might be damaged.
  • Page 139 Removing Misfed Paper Note Slide the paper tray completely ❒ If the printer is equipped into the printer. with the paper feed unit (op- Important tional) and the duplex unit ❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray (optional), first open the cov- completely.
  • Page 140: When The Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears

    Troubleshooting If the paper has not entered the When the Message "Open fusing unit, carefully pull it out. Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty. Take care to avoid contact with the toner as you remove misfed paper.
  • Page 141: When The Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper Push the pressure release levers When the Message "Remove as illustrated to release the pres- Misfeed From Output Tray" sure between the rollers. Appears Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty.
  • Page 142 Troubleshooting Open the top cover, and then Carefully pull the misfed paper push the pressure release levers from the rear cover side. as illustrated to release the pres- sure between the rollers. ZDGY111J Return the pressure release levers ZDGY120J to their original positions. Note Close the top cover and rear cover, ❒...
  • Page 143: When The Message "Open Duplexcover Remove Misfeed" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper If you find the misfed paper as When the Message "Open shown in the illustration, careful- DuplexCover Remove ly pull it out. Misfeed" Appears Use the inset grips to open the up- per portion of the duplex unit. ZDGY170J Open the cover as shown in the il- lustration, and if you find the...
  • Page 144 Troubleshooting If you find the misfed paper as Lift up the cover of the paper shown in the illustration, careful- guide unit by using the lever, and ly pull it out. carefully pull the misfed paper out. ZDGY220J ZDGY210J Open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit.
  • Page 145: Cleaning And Adjusting The Printer

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Raise the green lock levers to a Cleaning the Charge Wire vertical position. The charge wire requires cleaning when printouts appear dirty. R CAUTION: • When accessing the inside of the machine, do not touch any sections other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 146 Troubleshooting Move the wire cleaner left and Return the green lock levers to right several times to clean off the their original positions. charge wire. ZDGH150J Important ZDHH040E ❒ Do not return the lock levers Important forcibly. If you cannot lock them ❒...
  • Page 147: Adjusting The Image Density

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Adjusting the Image Density "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .
  • Page 148: Adjusting The Setting Of Registration Of The Paper Tray

    Troubleshooting Press { { { { #Enter} } } } again. Adjusting the Setting of This prints the configuration page. Registration of the Paper Tray Important Adjusting the registration refers to ❒ If printing does not start, check changing the position of the printed the panel display for any error image on paper fed from the optional messages and take the action re-...
  • Page 149 Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Press { { { { On Line} } } } . "4.Registration", and then press The “Ready”...
  • Page 150: Replacing Consumables

    Troubleshooting Replacing Consumables Important Replacing the Toner Cartridge ❒ Pull the toner cartridge out slowly and carefully to prevent spilling of Replace a toner cartridge whenever toner. the following messages appear on the panel display. Note ❒ When several toner colors run out IPDL-C at the same time, a message ap- Low on:xxx...
  • Page 151 Replacing Consumables Carefully pull out the toner car- Remove the tape from the new tridge for the color indicated on toner cartridge and remove the the panel display. protective cover. ZDGT010J ZDGT201J Important Important ❒ Pull the toner cartridge out ❒...
  • Page 152: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit

    Troubleshooting R WARNING: Close the front cover. Press the • Do not incinerate the photo- center of the cover until it locks conductor unit. Toner dust securely into place. might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appro- priate collection sites.
  • Page 153 Replacing Consumables Note Note ❒ Before removing the photoconduc- ❒ If the printer is equipped with tor unit from the printer, spread the paper feed unit (optional) paper or some other material and the duplex unit (optional), around the area you are working first open the upper portion of to keep the toner from making the the duplex unit, and then open...
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Remove the left and right pins Insert the new photoconductor from the new photoconductor unit so that the green axles on unit. both sides are aligned with the tracks inside the green lock le- vers. Lower it until the gears mesh securely.
  • Page 155: Duplex Unit

    Replacing Consumables Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Close the top cover and front cov- er. Press the center of the top cov- "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .
  • Page 156: Replacing The Fuser Oil Bottle And Ozone Filter

    Troubleshooting Slide the top cover open lever to- Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle wards the front of the printer, and and Ozone Filter open the top cover. Replace the oil bottle and ozone filter whenever the following messages ap- pear on the panel display. IPDL-C Add FuserOil Add Fuser Oil...
  • Page 157 Replacing Consumables Insert the new oil bottle into the Remove the ozone filter from in- printer. When inserting, the side side the ventilator cover. with the label should be facing to- wards you, and the mouth of the bottle facing down. Rotate the lock levers back to their original positions to lock the bottle in place.
  • Page 158 Troubleshooting Remove the oil bottle while plac- Prior to moving and transporting the ing a sheet of paper under the bot- printer tle so that no oil falls into the printer. Before moving and transporting the printer, be sure to remove the fuser oil bottle, and then remove and wipe out any residual oil from the printer.
  • Page 159: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing Consumables R CAUTION: Stuff some clean, wadded paper • When accessing the inside of the towels into the space where the machine, do not touch any sec- oil bottle was installed so that any tions other than those specified residual oil is absorbed.
  • Page 160: Replacing The Fuser Cleaner

    Troubleshooting Angling the waste toner bottle as Turn on the printer's power switch. shown in the illustration, pull it out of waste toner bottle holder. Replacing the Fuser Cleaner Replace the fuser cleaner whenever the following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 161 Replacing Consumables Rotate the lock levers to release Close the top cover. Press the cen- the lock. ter of the top cover until it locks into place. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the upper portion of the duplex unit.
  • Page 162 Troubleshooting After confirming that “Fuser Cleaner” is on the display, press { { { { #Enter} } } } . The fuser cleaner reinstall screen appears. <Fuser Cleaner> Press # key Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . This performs the reinstall opera- tion and returns to the “Mainte- nance”...
  • Page 163: Using The Operation Panel

    5. Using the Operation Panel Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, the printer menu gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. The printer menu settings you make are retained even when you turn off the printer.
  • Page 164: Paper Tray

    Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display the screen for the setting you want to change, and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .
  • Page 165: Protecting The Menus

    Protecting the Menus Protecting the Menus This section describes how to protect the System Menu settings against acciden- tal changes. It makes it impossible to change the System Menu settings you make with the normal procedure unless you perform the required key operation. In a network environment, protecting settings restricts changes to the System Menu settings to network administrators.
  • Page 166: Removing Protection

    Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "5.Menu Protect", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...
  • Page 167: Toner Level

    Protecting the Menus Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Menu>...
  • Page 168: Menu Table

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Table IPDL-C Menu 1. Job Timeout 2. I/O Timeout RPS2 Menu 1. Resolution 2. Color Mode 3. Color Set 4. ColorProfile 5. Toner Saving 6. Dithering 7. Paper Type 8. Auto Tray SW 9. Duplex Print A.Duplex Bind C.
  • Page 169 Menu Table 1. Toner Level ⇒ P.63 “Adjusting the Image Density” Maintenance 2. Reinstall⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” 3. Menu Reset ⇒ P.100 “Resetting Menus” 4. Registration ⇒ P.64 “Adjusting the Setting of Registration of the Pa- per Tray” ⇒...
  • Page 170: Menu Settings

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Settings IPDL-C Menu The following are the settings you can make with “IPDL-C Menu”. Note ❒ Italicized settings indicate default settings. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1. Job Timeout You can set how many seconds the printer waits before terminating a print job when the printer does not receive the end of the print job.
  • Page 171 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 3.Color Set (Color Setting) You can select the correction method used for converting the RGB data to CMYK data. • Off No modification to the color setting. • Vivid Select this setting to perform CMYK conversion with enhanced saturation and brightness to print vivid colors.
  • Page 172 Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 5.Toner Saving You can select whether Toner Saving is available or not. • Off • On Note ❒ Turning on toner saving can cause the output to become blurred and result in very thin lines not printing at all. In the case of color printing, toner sav- ing can cause colors to be different from those expected.
  • Page 173 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 9.Duplex Print You can select whether to use duplex printing or not. • Off • On ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A.Duplex Bind You can select the binding position of duplex prints. • Long Edge •...
  • Page 174: System Menu

    Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ H.Parallel IF You can select the parallel interface timing. When “SystemDefault” is select- ed, the setting in the “System Menu” is used. • SystemDefault • ACK Inside • ACK Outside System Menu The following are the settings you can make with the “System Menu”.
  • Page 175 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4. Energy Saver You can select after how many minutes the printer should enter the Energy Saver mode if no operation is performed. The Energy Saver mode reduces electric power consumption. • 5min • 15min •...
  • Page 176 Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 8. Bi-direction You can select the printer response mode for status fetch requests when the standard parallel interface is being used. Use the "Standard" setting when you are experiencing problems while the printer is connected to another manufac- turer's print box.
  • Page 177: Maintenance Menu

    Changing the Printer Language This section describes how to change the printer language on the operation pan- el. Changing IPDL-C or RICOH-SCRIPT2 (RPS2) is required when you set the menu for each printer language. Press { { { { Menu} } } } .
  • Page 178 Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "Select PDL", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Menu>...
  • Page 179: Printing The Configuration Page

    Printing the Configuration Page Printing the Configuration Page Use the following procedure to print the configuration page which shows the current printer settings. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media...
  • Page 180: Interpreting The Configuration Page

    Using the Operation Panel Interpreting the Configuration Page Interpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-C Reference ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Firmware Version This shows the printer firmware version. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Total Installed RAM This shows the total amount of memory installed in the printer. ❖...
  • Page 181: Interpreting The Configuration Page/Ricoh-Script2

    Shows the amount of printer memory, VM area and so on. Reference For more information about printer memory and VM area, see the “Oper- ating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD- ROM. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Font Status This is not used for this printer.
  • Page 182: Printing The Color Sample

    Using the Operation Panel Printing the Color Sample Use the following procedure to print the color sample. Note ❒ You should select A4 or 8 ”×11” paper to print the color sample. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In...
  • Page 183 Printing the Color Sample Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . This starts printing the color sample. Press { { { { On Line} } } } . The "Ready" message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 184: Resetting Menus

    Using the Operation Panel Resetting Menus Use the following reset procedure to return the settings of all menus to their ini- tial default settings. Limitation ❒ The following items do not reset. • Registration (⇒ P.64) • Image Density (⇒ P.63) Turn on the printer's power switch.
  • Page 185: Menu Reset

    Resetting Menus Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "3.Menu Reset", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...
  • Page 186: Administering Printing By User Code

    Using the Operation Panel Administering Printing by User Code This printer keeps a record of the number of pages printed under each User Code set in the printer driver. Using eight digit codes allows you to keep a record of the number of prints made under each User Code for three types of printing.
  • Page 187: Viewing The Number Of Pages Printed Under Each User Code

    Administering Printing by User Code Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User Code The following procedure describes how to print the list of User Codes and the number of pages printed under each User Code. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In...
  • Page 188: Reading The Statistics Report

    Shows a list of User Codes. However, if Indicates the number of pages printed in User Codes have not been configured, black and white. "Other" appears. With RICOH-SCRIPT2, Two-color User Code is fixed to “99999999”. Indicates the number of pages printed...
  • Page 189: Protecting The User Code Record

    Administering Printing by User Code Protecting the User Code Record This procedure describes how to protect the User Code record against accidental changes. Check if the On Line indicator stays on. If not, press { { { { On Line} } } } . Press { { { { #Enter} } } } , then { { { { Escape} } } } , and then { { { { Menu} } } } .
  • Page 190: Deleting The User Code Record

    Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to select “On” or “Off”, and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Log Protect>...
  • Page 191: Log Clear

    Administering Printing by User Code Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "5.Log Clear", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...
  • Page 192: Using The Job Log

    Using the Operation Panel Using the Job Log This printer records a job log which shows the time of each print job, the number of pages, and the current print status of each job. The job log also shows a User ID for each job, making it easy to find the job in the log.
  • Page 193: Printing The Job Log

    Using the Job Log Printing the Job Log The following procedure describes how to print the job log. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media Enter ZDHS031E The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 194: Reading The Job Log

    Shows a list of User IDs. However, if User Indicates the number of pages printed in IDs have not been configured, "?" ap- black and white. pears. With RICOH-SCRIPT2, User ID is Two-color fixed to “RPS2”. Indicates the number of pages printed...
  • Page 195: Appendix

    6. Appendix Color Guide Color Printing Basics Additive (Emitted) and Subtractive (Reflected) Color Models All light is a mixture of red, green, and blue, which is normally called the RGB model. When red, green, and blue are of equal intensities, the RGB color model produces white.
  • Page 196 Appendix The colors of the RGB color model can be mixed to produce the cyan, magenta, and yellow of the CMY color model and vice versa. Two colors of one model are mixed to produce the color of the other model (mixing blue and green produces cyan, for example).
  • Page 197: Memory Capacity And Paper Size

    Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following table shows the relationship between printable paper sizes and memory capacity. 300 × × × × 300 dpi 600 × × × × 600 dpi 1200 × × × × 600 dpi Resolution Memory capacity (MB) Paper size...
  • Page 198: Low Memory

    With the IPDL-C printer driver: On the [Print Quality] tab, select [Custom] and click [Setting/Change]. Then set the resolution to 300dpi. With the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver: Set the resolution to 300dpi. Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System...
  • Page 199: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: • It is recommended that at least two persons are used to lift the printer. Oth- erwise, the printer might fall and cause personal injury. • When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could break or cause an injury if dropped.
  • Page 200: Specifications

    IEEE 1284-B I/F (Compatible, Nibble, ECP) • Do not use a cable more than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) long. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer language: IPDL-C, RICOH-SCRIPT2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper size: ⇒ P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”...
  • Page 201 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise emission ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sound power level During printing 62 dB (A) Stand-by 57 dB (A) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sound pressure level During printing 49 dB (A) Stand-by 44 dB (A) The above measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 are actual value. It is measured at the position of the operator.
  • Page 202: Options

    Appendix ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ CPU: RM5261-250 MHz ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory: Standard 32 MB, up to 256 MB (with the optional SDRAM module) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Network (an optional Network Interface Board required): Topology: Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk ❖...
  • Page 203 Specifications Network Interface Board Type306 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Topology: Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Interface connector: RJ45 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Required cable: STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable Category/Type5 or better *A cable is not enclosed with this option.
  • Page 204: Consumables

    Appendix Consumables R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Toner cartridge Toner cartridge Average printable number of pages per cartridge Cyan 7,200 pages...
  • Page 205 Consumables ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Other consumables Note ❒ The actual life of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you are using, the contents of your print images, and printing environment conditions. The life of consumables also shortens as the consumables be- come older.
  • Page 206: Index

    Dithering , 88 Duplex Bind , 89 Duplex Print , 89 Macintosh cancel a print job , 16 RICOH-SCRIPT2, set up , 12 Energy Level , 90 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 20 Energy Saver , 91 Maintenance Menu , 93 envelopes , 26...
  • Page 207 Windows 95/98/Me, IPDL-C , 17 Windows 95/98/Me, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 19 Quick Installation Guide , v Windows NT 4.0, IPDL-C , 18 Windows NT 4.0, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 20 unix , 41 , 44 Reference , 96 , 97 UNIX Supplement , v...
  • Page 208 Windows NT 4.0 cancel a print job , 15 IPDL-C, properties , 4 IPDL-C, uninstall , 18 RICOH-SCRIPT2, properties , 10 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 20...
  • Page 209 MEMO...
  • Page 210 MEMO USA G063...
  • Page 211 (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: AP206/SLP6c/C7006 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 212 UE USA G063-8667...
  • Page 213: Network Interface Board

    Network Interface Board Operating Instructions c1-Network-300.tif Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 214 Introduction To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc- tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Printer Reference” before using this machine. It contains im- portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
  • Page 215 ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
  • Page 216 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 217 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on configuring the printer as a net- work printer. Read the section appropriate to your network environment for how to configure the printer correctly. Windows 2000, Windows NT (Server) NetWare (Server) Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT NetWare (Client)
  • Page 218 • The Network Interface Board can connect the printer to the network with- out requiring its own power supply because the Network Interface Board is installed inside the printer. IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is a protocol for printing via the Internet.
  • Page 219: Setting Up The Printer On A Network

    Setting Up the Printer on a Network Windows 95/98/Me For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a Windows 95/98/Me en- vironment, see P.1 “Windows 95/98/Me Configuration”. There are two methods for using the printer as a network printer. ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or ❖Printing Without Using a Print Server Windows NT Print Server...
  • Page 220 Windows 2000 For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a Windows 2000 environ- ment, see P.15 “Windows 2000 Configuration”. There are two methods for using the printer as a network printer. ❖Printing Without Using a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server Windows 2000 or...
  • Page 221 NetWare For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a NetWare environment, see P.49 “NetWare Configuration”. The Network Interface Board allows you to use the printer as either a print server or a remote printer. For more information about setting up the clients, see the following pages. •...
  • Page 222 Configuring the printer as a remote printer If a dedicated NetWare print server is being used, the printer should be config- ured as a remote printer. NetWare NetWare Remote Printer Print Server File Server Windows 95/98/Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on the ver- sion of NetWare.
  • Page 223 UNIX For how to setup the printer as a network printer in a UNIX environment, see the UNIX Supplement included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. TCP/IP UNIX...
  • Page 224 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Windows 95/98/Me ............... 1 Printing Without Using a Print Server............1 Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server ......1 Configuring Protocols................2 Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing ............2 Configuring NetBEUI for Printing ..............
  • Page 225 3. Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Configuring Windows NT 4.0..............31 Printing Without Using a Print Server............31 Printing with a LPR Port ................32 Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server ....... 32 Configuring the Protocols ..............33 Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing .............
  • Page 226 6. Appendix Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser ..75 Going to the Top Page ................76 Assigning IP Address with ARP+PING..........78 Remote Maintenance by telnet............... 79 Using telnet ....................79 Commands List ................... 80 SNMP ......................90 Understanding the Displayed Information ..........
  • Page 227: Windows 95/98/Me Configuration

    1. Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Windows 95/98/Me Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows 95/98/Me to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Profes- sional, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation, or NetWare based print server.
  • Page 228: Configuring Protocols

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 95/98/Me to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...
  • Page 229: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Configuring Protocols Configure the TCP/IP protocol with the appropriate IP address, subnet mask and other settings. Confirm with the network administrator that the settings are correct. Configuring NetBEUI for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 95/98/Me to use the NetBEUI protocol.
  • Page 230: Using Portnavi

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 231: Installing Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi. Configure the IP parameters on the Network Interface Board using the op- eration panel. Reference For more information about setting IP parameters, see “Configuring the printer for the Network with the Operation Panel” in the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 232 Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 233: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using PortNavi Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi. Preparation The target printer must be turned on before starting the installation process. Install the printer driver of the printer you want to use. From the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer.
  • Page 234: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure for Notice, Parallel Printing, Recovery Printing and Notification. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers].
  • Page 235: Using Multidirect Print

    Using Multidirect Print Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 236: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. On the [Install/Uninstall] tab, click [Multidirect Print], and click [Add/Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 237 Using Multidirect Print Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.
  • Page 238: Changing Port Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Click [OK]. Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port] box, and click [OK]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.
  • Page 239: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Setting up a Client Computer Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client on a network that uses Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows 95/98/Me, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 240 Windows 95/98/Me Configuration On the network tree, double-click the name of the computer used as the print server. The printers attached to the network are displayed. Click the name of the printer you want to use, and click [OK]. Click [OK]. Confirm that the port name is displayed in the [Print to the following port] box, and click [OK].
  • Page 241: Windows 2000 Configuration

    2. Windows 2000 Configuration Configuring Windows 2000 Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows 2000 to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Profes- sional, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation or NetWare based print server.
  • Page 242: Printing With A Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    Windows 2000 Configuration Printing with a Standard TCP/IP Port Standard TCP/IP port is a standard port of Windows 2000 to enable Peer-to- Peer printing in a network environment. For more information about Standard TCP/IP port settings, see Windows 2000 Help. Printing with a LPR Port See P.28 “Configuring LPR Port Printing”...
  • Page 243: Configuring The Protocols

    Configuring the Protocols Configuring the Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 2000 to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...
  • Page 244: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Windows 2000 Configuration Confirm that “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connection:] box on the [General] tab. Note ❒ If the check box of TCP/IP protocol is not selected, select the box. ❒ If the TCP/IP protocol is not installed, click [Install] on the [General] tab and install it.
  • Page 245: Using Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 246: Installing Portnavi

    Windows 2000 Configuration Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi. Configure the IP parameters on the Network Interface Board using the op- eration panel. Reference For more information about setting IP parameters, see “Configuring the printer for the Network with the Operation Panel” in the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 247 Using PortNavi Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 248: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows 2000 Configuration After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Confirm the [Remove Shared File?] dialog box. When the uninstallation is complete, click [OK]. Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi.
  • Page 249: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Using PortNavi Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure No- tice, Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer you want to use.
  • Page 250: Using Multidirect Print

    Windows 2000 Configuration Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 251: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using Multidirect Print Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. Click [Change or Remove Programs], click [Multidirect Print], and click [Change/ Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 252 Windows 2000 Configuration Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.
  • Page 253: Changing Port Settings

    Using Multidirect Print Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port(s)] box, and click [Close]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.
  • Page 254: Configuring Lpr Port Printing

    Windows 2000 Configuration Configuring LPR Port Printing This section explains the procedure for printing to a LPR port from Windows 2000. Note ❒ The TCP/IP protocols must be installed and configured correctly. For more information about configuring the protocol, see P.17 “Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing”.
  • Page 255: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Setting up a Client Computer Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client in a network that uses Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows 2000, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 256 Windows 2000 Configuration Click the printer you want to use, and click [Next >]. Note ❒ If the printer driver is not installed in the print server, a message appears. If a driver has been installed on the client, click [OK], and follow the in- structions on the screen.
  • Page 257: Configuring Windows Nt 4.0

    3. Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows NT 4.0 to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Profes- sional, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation or NetWare based print server.
  • Page 258: Printing With A Lpr Port

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Printing with a LPR Port See P.45 “Configuring LPR Port Printing” for how to configure a LPR port in Win- dows NT 4.0. Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server See P.46 “Setting up a Client Computer” for how to configure Windows NT 4.0 with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT print server.
  • Page 259: Configuring The Protocols

    Configuring the Protocols Configuring the Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows NT to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...
  • Page 260: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Configure the TCP/IP protocols with the appropriate IP address, subnet mask and other settings. Confirm with the network administrator that the settings are correct. Click the [Services] tab, and confirm that “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” is in- stalled.
  • Page 261 Configuring the Protocols Type “0” as the Lana Number. Note ❒ If the other protocol's Lana Number is configured with “0”, you must change the Lana Number a number other than “0”. Click [OK]. Click [Close], and close the [Network] dialog box. After confirming the message to restart, click [Yes].
  • Page 262: Using Portnavi

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 263: Installing Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Note ❒ If you use the Multidirect Print port for printing, the port is switched auto- matically to the PortNavi port. ❒ Be sure to close all applications before beginning the installation process. In- stalling PortNavi may require the computer to be restarted. Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi.
  • Page 264 Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.
  • Page 265: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using PortNavi Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi. Preparation The target printer must be turned on before starting the installation process. Install the printer driver of the printer you want to use. From the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer.
  • Page 266: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure No- tice, Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers].
  • Page 267: Using Multidirect Print

    Using Multidirect Print Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 268: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. On the [Install/Uninstall] tab, click [Multidirect Print], and click [Add/Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 269 Using Multidirect Print Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.
  • Page 270: Changing Port Settings

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port] box, and click [OK]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.
  • Page 271: Configuring Lpr Port Printing

    Configuring LPR Port Printing Configuring LPR Port Printing This section explains the procedure for printing to a LPR port from Windows Note ❒ The following procedure assumes that the printer drivers have already been installed. This is the procedure to change the printer port to LPR. ❒...
  • Page 272: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client in a network that uses Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows NT 4.0, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 273 Setting up a Client Computer Select whether to use this printer as the default printer, and click [Next >]. After installation is complete, click [Finish]. The icon of the newly installed printer appears in the [Printers] window.
  • Page 274 Windows NT 4.0 Configuration...
  • Page 275: Netware Configuration

    4. NetWare Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer to use as a print server or a remote printer in a NetWare environment. Note ❒ NetWare must be set to active using the operation panel of the printer. For more information about how to set it, see the Setup Guide that comes with this printer.
  • Page 276: Running The Nib Setup Tool

    NetWare Configuration Click [Next >]. In the [command line for installation program] box, type the name of the CD-ROM drive followed by “:\NETWORK\PRINTMAN\ADMIN\DISK1\SETUP.EXE” (do not include the quotation marks) and then click [Finish]. Note ❒ An example would be “D:\NETWORK\PRINTMAN\ADMIN\DISK1\SET- UP.EXE”...
  • Page 277: Quick Setup Using The Nib Setup Tool Wizard

    Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Using the NIB Setup Tool, you can easily set up a NetWare printing environ- ment. Reference For more information about installing the NIB Setup Tool, see P.49 “Installing the NIB Setup Tool”.
  • Page 278 NetWare Configuration Click to select the IPX address of the Network Interface Board you are con- figuring, and click [Next >]. Note ❒ If you do not know which Network Interface Board you are configuring, see a network configuration page to confirm the MAC address (Network address).
  • Page 279 Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Type the name of the printer into the [Printer Name] box, and the name of the print queue into the [Print Queue Name] box. The default setting for Printer Name is “Print Server Name” followed by “_1” and that for Print Queue Name is “Print Server Name”...
  • Page 280: Netware 3.X - Advanced Settings

    NetWare Configuration NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on whether the Network Interface Board is configured as a print server or as a remote print- er. This section describes how to configure it in the NetWare 3.x environment. Basic Procedure Install the NIB Setup Tool Print Server...
  • Page 281 NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings Click the IPX address of the Network Interface Board which is to be config- ured, and then click [Next >]. Note ❒ If you do not know which Network Interface Board you are configuring, see a network configuration page to confirm the MAC address (Network Address).
  • Page 282 NetWare Configuration Create a printer as follows. A From the [Available Options] menu, select [Print Server Information] and press the { { { { ENTER} } } } key. B To create a new print server, press the { { { { INSERT} } } } key and type a print server name.
  • Page 283: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Remote Printer Log on to the file server as a Supervisor or a Supervisor equivalent. Run the NIB Setup Tool. Reference ⇒ P.50 “Running the NIB Setup Tool” Click [Property Sheet] and click [OK]. The [Browse] dialog box of the Network Interface Board appears.
  • Page 284 NetWare Configuration On the [NIB] menu, click [Exit] to exit the NIB Setup Tool. Type “PCONSOLE” from the command prompt. F:> PCONSOLE Create a print queue as follows. Note ❒ If you use a currently defined print queue, go to step L. A From the [Available Options] menu, select [Print Queue Information] and press the { { { { ENTER} } } } key.
  • Page 285 NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings Assign print queues to the created printer as follows. A From [Print Server Configuration Menu], select [Queues Serviced By Printer]. B Select the printer created in step L L L L . C Press the { { { { INSERT} } } } key to select a queue serviced by the printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 286: Netware 4.X, 5 - Advanced Settings

    NetWare Configuration NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on whether the Network Interface Board is configured as a print server or as a remote print- er. This section describes how to configure it in the NetWare 4.x, 5 environment. ❖...
  • Page 287: Setting Up As A Print Server

    NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Print Server Important ❒ You can set up the print server using the NDS or Bindery mode in NetWare 4.x, 5. The following procedure is for setting up the print server using the NDS mode in NetWare 4.1.
  • Page 288 NetWare Configuration Click the [NetWare] tab, and make the following settings. A Select [NDS]. B Type into the [Tree:] box the name of the NDS tree in which the print server is created, and type the context into the [Context:] box. Clicking [Browse], you can select a NDS tree and a NDS context among those listed in the [Browse] dialog box.
  • Page 289 NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Assign print queues to the created printer as follows. A Click [Assignments], and click [Add] in the [Assignments] group. B In the [Available objects] box, click the queue created in step L L L L , and click [OK].
  • Page 290 NetWare Configuration Click [TCP/IP protocol]. Click the IP address of the Network Interface Board which is to be config- ured, and click [Next >]. Note ❒ If you do not know which Network Interface Board you are configuring, see a network configuration page to confirm the MAC address (Network Address).
  • Page 291: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Remote Printer Log on to the file server as an Admin or an Admin equivalent. Run the NIB Setup Tool. Reference ⇒ P.50 “Running the NIB Setup Tool” Click [Property Sheet] and click [OK]. The [Browse] dialog box of the Network Interface Board appears.
  • Page 292 NetWare Configuration C In the [NDS Context] box, type the context in which the print server is to be created. Clicking [Browse], you can select a context among those listed in the [Browse] dialog box. As an context, object names are typed from a lower level object and divid- ed by a period.
  • Page 293 NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings B In the [Class of new object] box, click “Printer”, and click [OK]. When you are using NetWare 5, click “Printer (Non NDPS)”. C In the [Printer name] box, type the name of the printer. D Click [Define additional properties] to check a box, and click [Create].
  • Page 294: Setting Up A Client Computer

    NetWare Configuration Setting Up a Client Computer This section describes how to set up a client computer when using a NetWare print server. Note ❒ This section assumes that the client has NetWare client applications installed and is correctly configured to communicate with a NetWare print server. If not, install the necessary applications before starting the setting up proce- dure.
  • Page 295: Windows 2000

    Setting Up a Client Computer Click the [Printer Settings] tab. Click to clear the [Form feed] and [Enable banner] check boxes. Note ❒ You should not check these boxes because they should be specified using the printer driver. If they are selected, the printer might not print correctly. When using the PostScript printer driver Follow these steps to set up for the PostScript printer driver.
  • Page 296: Windows Nt 4.0

    NetWare Configuration Windows NT 4.0 Follow the procedure to set up a Windows NT 4.0 client. Preparation Log on to the NetWare file server before starting the following procedure. Double-click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the desktop and navigate to the queue you want to use, and then double-click it.
  • Page 297: Macintosh Configuration

    Change to EtherTalk Configure the printer Change the printer name Change the zone Limitation ❒ To print from a Macintosh, use RICOH-SCRIPT2. You cannot print with IPDL-C. Changing to EtherTalk Follow the procedure to configure a Macintosh computer to use EtherTalk. Reference For more information about installing the software required for EtherTalk, see the Macintosh manuals.
  • Page 298: Configuring The Printer

    Macintosh Configuration Configuring the Printer Use the operation panel to activate the EtherTalk protocol. (The factory default is active.) Reference For more information about configuration, see the Setup Guide that comes with this printer. Changing the Printer Name If the network has several same model printers, the names will be the same. Printers that have the same name will have their names changed slightly in the Chooser.
  • Page 299 Configuring Macintosh Run the Apple Printer Utility, and select the printer for which the new zone name is to be used. Select [Send PostScript File] in the [Utilities] menu, and send “Zone Name.ps” to the printer.
  • Page 300 Macintosh Configuration...
  • Page 301: Appendix

    6. Appendix Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser The Network Interface Board functions as a Web server in addition to allowing a printer to function as a network printer. You can use a Web Browser to view the printer status and configure the Network Interface Board.
  • Page 302: Going To The Top Page

    Appendix Going to the Top Page After launching the Web Browser, type the IP address of the printer. See the ex- ample below. This example is for the English version. http://192.168.15.16/ (In this example, the IP address of the Network Interface Board is 192.168.15.16.) Note ❒...
  • Page 303 Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser - 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 on a Web server. Copy the Help files on the CD-ROM to the desired location.
  • Page 304: Assigning Ip Address With Arp+Ping

    Appendix Assigning IP Address with ARP+PING Using TCP/IP, you can assign the IP address using ARP and PING. The follow- ing example is for a BSD UNIX workstation (SunOS 4.x). Preparation ARP+PING should be set to active on the network boot configuration before assigning the IP address using ARP+PING.
  • Page 305: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Remote Maintenance by telnet You can view the printer status and configure the Network Interface Board us- ing telnet. Note ❒ You should specify a password so that only the network administrator, or a person having network administrator privileges, can use remote mainte- nance.
  • Page 306: Commands List

    Appendix Note ❒ If the “Can not write NVRAM information” message appears, the changes are not saved. Repeat the steps above. ❒ The Network Interface Board is reset automatically when the settings are changed. ❒ When the Network Interface Board is reset, the active print job which has already been sent to the printer will finish printing.
  • Page 307 Remote Maintenance by telnet - Address ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Subnet Mask A number used to mathematically “mask” or hide the IP address on the net- work by eliminating those parts of the address that are alike for all the ma- chines on the network.
  • Page 308 Appendix ❒ For example, if you assign 192.168.15.16 as the Access Control Address of the Network Interface Board, the IP addresses that can print are as follows. XXX means any number from 1 to 255 is acceptable. Access Control Mask IP addresses that can access the printer XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX...
  • Page 309 Remote Maintenance by telnet Protocol Use the set command to allow/prevent remote access for each protocol. msh> set protocol {up | down} Protocol appletalk “up” means active and “down” means inactive. tcpip netware netbeui diprint npmp snmp Note ❒ If you prohibit remote access using TCP/IP and then log out, you cannot use remote access.
  • Page 310 Appendix Reference For more information about the meaning of the data returned with these com- mands, see “Getting Printer Information over the Network” in the Printer Reference included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM or P.93 “Configuring the Net- work Interface Board”.
  • Page 311 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Display Shows the SNMP information and available protocols. msh> snmp ? msh> snmp [-p] [registered_number] Note ❒ If the -p option is added, you can view the settings one by one. ❒ Omitting the number displays all access settings. ❖...
  • Page 312 Appendix Note ❒ To specify the TCP/IP protocol, type ip followed by a space and then the IP address. ❒ To specify the IPX/SPX protocol, type ipx followed by a space and then the IPX address followed by a decimal and then the MAC address of the Net- work Interface Board.
  • Page 313 Remote Maintenance by telnet ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Configuring IPP user authorization Use the following command: ipp user The following message appears. Input user number (1 to 10): Type the number, user name and password. IPP user name:user1 IPP password:******* After configuring the settings, the following message appears.
  • Page 314 Appendix Changing the NetBIOS name Use the hostname command to change the NetBIOS name of the printer. msh> hostname NetBIOS name of the printer Note ❒ The NetBIOS name consists of up to 13 alphanumeric characters. ❒ You cannot use a name starting with “RNP” or “rnp”. WINS Use the wins command to configure the WINS server.
  • Page 315 Remote Maintenance by telnet AutoNet Use the set command to configure AutoNet. msh> set autonet {on|off} “on” means active and “off” means inactive. Changing the password Use the passwd command to change the remote maintenance password. Important ❒ Be sure not to forget or lose the password. Note ❒...
  • Page 316: Snmp

    Appendix SNMP The Network Interface Board functions as a SNMP (Simple Network Manage- ment Protocol) agent using the UDP and IPX protocols. Using the SNMP man- ager you can get information about the printer. The factory default community names are “public” and “admin”. You can get MIB information using these community names.
  • Page 317: Understanding The Displayed Information

    Understanding the Displayed Information Understanding the Displayed Information This section describes how to read status information returned by the Network Interface Board. Print Job Information The status of the print job can be viewed using the following commands. • telnet : Use the status command. ⇒ P.83 “Printer status” Item name Meaning Print request ID.
  • Page 318: Network Statistical Information

    Appendix Item name Meaning Time The time when the print request was received. User Code The user name, workstation name or address of the host that sent the print job. Address IP address. Process The type of print command used. Print Start Time The time the print process was started.
  • Page 319: Configuring The Network Interface Board

    Understanding the Displayed Information Configuring the Network Interface Board The Network Interface Board settings can be displayed and confirmed using the commands below. • telnet : Use the show command. ⇒ P.84 “Network Interface Board configuration settings information” Item name Meaning Common Mode...
  • Page 320 Appendix Item name Meaning TCP/IP Mode Up means active, Down means inactive. diprint telnet download npmp snmp wins EncapType Frame type. Network boot Network boot. Filter Internal parameter. Max DSTs Address IP address. Netmask Subnet mask. Broadcast Broadcast address. Gateway Default gateway address.
  • Page 321 Understanding the Displayed Information Item name Meaning NetWare Mode (this value is fixed) EncapType Frame type. RPRINTER number Remote printer number. RPRINTER name Remote printer name. Print server name Print server name. Fileservername Name of the connect file server. Context name Context of print server.
  • Page 322: Message List

    Appendix Message List This is a list of messages written to the printer'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. ⇒ P.84 “System log information” Message when the Network Interface Board starts or restarts Network Interface Board Ver.x.x.x The version number of the Network Interface...
  • Page 323 Message List NetWare (When the Network Interface Board is started) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When working as a print server Access to NetWare server “file server name” Cannot log in to the file server. Confirm that denied. Either there is no account for this the print server is registered on the file serv- print server on the NetWare server or the er.
  • Page 324 Appendix NetBEUI (When the Network Interface Board is started) Back to default name (<Computer name>) The same computer name is detected on the network. As unable to add computer name to the suffix, Computer name back to default name. Configure a new computer name that is unique.
  • Page 325 Message List ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When using rsh, rcp, ftp Can't build data connection: “message” Cannot establish a connection for data trans- fer due to the displayed error. Check the ftp of the workstation that requested the print job, and start it again. When using ftp, this message remains only on the system log in- formation.
  • Page 326 Appendix ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When using SNMP Exit snmpd The agent is complete. Reset the printer or turn the printer off and on. recvfrom:packet discarded,length(Reception The received packet was ignored since the packet length)> (Packet size),from addr <Ad- length of the packet exceeds the limit. Con- dress of partner point>...
  • Page 327 Message List ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ When using WINS WINS Server=<IP address of the WINS serv- Registering the NetBIOS name of the printer er> NetBIOS Name=<NetBIOS name> with the WINS server is complete. WINS server address 0.0.0.0 The WINS server IP addresses are not speci- fied.
  • Page 328: Precautions

    Appendix Precautions Please pay attention to the following when using the Network Interface Board. When configuration is necessary, follow the appropriate procedures below. Connecting a Dial Up Router to a Network When the NetWare file server and the printer are on the opposite side of a router, packets are continuously sent back and forth, possibly causing communications charges to increase.
  • Page 329: Postscript Printing From Windows

    Precautions PostScript Printing from Windows When printing PostScript from Windows, see the Operating Instructions for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM for how to configure the Network Interface Board and printer driver. NetWare Printing Form Feed You should not configure the form feed on NetWare. The form feed is controlled by the printer driver on Windows.
  • Page 330: When Using Dhcp

    Appendix When Using DHCP Note the following points when using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pro- tocol). Supported systems Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT Server 4.0 and Netware 5 can be configured as a DHCP server. Configure the printer with a reserved IP address To always assign the same IP address, configure a reserved IP address using the DHCP server.
  • Page 331: Configuring A Wins

    Precautions Additional information • When you click [Active Lease] on the [Scope] menu of DHCP manager, a list of client leases appears. When the reserved IP address is not active, the name of the reservation is the name entered in the Client Name field of the Add Re- served Clients dialog box.
  • Page 332 Appendix Enter your user name and password, and then click [OK]. To use the factory default account, enter no user name and type "password" for the password. Click [TCP/IP]. Set [WINS] to active and enter the IP address of the WINS server in [Primary WINS Server] and [Secondary WINS Server].
  • Page 333: When Using The Nib Setup Tool

    Precautions ❒ DHCP relay-agent is not supported. If you use DHCP relay-agent on a net- work via an ISDN line, it will result in expensive line charges. This is because your computer connects to the ISDN line whenever a packet is transferred from the printer.
  • Page 334: Network Configuration Page

    Appendix Network Configuration Page You can confirm the network information on the network configuration page. Confirm that the printer is online. Hold down the button on the Network Interface Board for two seconds, and release it. The network configuration page is printed. Note ❒...
  • Page 335 Precautions NetWare IPX address Frame type Remote printer number Print server name Name of the connect file server Active mode NetBEUI (this value is fixed) Workgroup name Computer name Share name Network path name AppleTalk Network number Macintosh printer name The type of printer Name of the zone that printer belong...
  • Page 336: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications LAN interface 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T Frame type EthernetII, IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP Protocol • TCP/IP Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 • IPX/SPX NetWare 3.12, 3.2, 4.1, 4.11, 5, IntranetWare • NetBEUI Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0...
  • Page 337: Index

    INDEX access control address , 81 information Network Interface Board configuration , access control mask , 81 84 , 93 ARP+PING , 78 , 82 Network Statistics , 92 AutoNet , 89 print job , 91 print log , 91 system log , 84 , 96 BOOTP , 82 install...
  • Page 338 , 108 NetWare 3.x , 57 Network Interface Board Operating NetWare 4.x, 5 , 65 Instructions , i RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions , i NIB Setup Tool , 51 install , 49 install, PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR , 49...
  • Page 339 Copyright © 2000...
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  • Page 341 RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions c1-RPS-300.tif Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 342 Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine. Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows...
  • Page 343 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 344 Printer Properties Tabs and Their Settings ........... 7 Printing Preferences Tabs and Their Settings ..........9 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0........13 Printer Properties Tabs and Their Settings ..........13 Default Document Properties Tabs and Their Settings ....... 15 Windows Network Environment.............
  • Page 345: Using Ricoh-Script2 With Windows

    1. Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98/Me For operation under Windows 95/98/Me, you should install both the Windows 95/98/Me PostScript printer driver and the PPD file. This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are added by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 346 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Copies Use this to set the number of copies of a print job. Note ❒ With some applications, the number of copies specified with the applica- tion takes priority over the number of copies specified with the printer driver.
  • Page 347 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98/Me [Custom-Defined Size] dialog box ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper name You can give a name to the custom size paper you are going to define. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Width, Length Use these to define the width and length of the custom size paper.
  • Page 348 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Scaling Use this to enlarge or reduce the original document. The range of values can be changed between 25 to 400 %. [Fonts] tab Use this tab to select the TrueType font printing method.
  • Page 349 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98/Me Select this setting to perform CMYK conversion. The colors printed with this setting are more vivid than those printed with the [Vivid] setting. All of the colors in the image, especially the lighter ones, are emphasized.
  • Page 350 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows • Statistics Code Use this to set [On] or [Off]. If [On] is selected, User Code “99999999” and User ID “RPS2” will be fixed. If [Off] is selected, User Code “Other” and User ID “?” will be fixed.
  • Page 351: Using Ricoh-Script2 With Windows 2000

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 2000 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 2000 For operation under Windows 2000, you should install both the Windows 2000 PostScript printer driver and the PPD file. This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are added by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 352: Option Tray

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Available PostScript Memory Shows the amount of memory installed on the printer. You normally do not need to change this setting. Note ❒ You can change this setting by changing the memory setting in [Installable Options].
  • Page 353: Printing Preferences Tabs And Their Settings

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 2000 Printing Preferences Tabs and Their Settings Limitation ❒ Changing the 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 354 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Note ❒ Selecting [OHP Transparency] as the paper type automatically adjusts in- ternal settings to use a color profile specifically for OHP transparencies. Even though the color profile has been optimized for OHPs, the adjust- ments are automatic and are not indicated in any of the dialog boxes. In this case, the “Color Profile”...
  • Page 355 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 2000 • Scaling Use this to enlarge or reduce the original document. The range of values can be changed between 1 to 1,000 %. • TrueType Font Use this to set the TrueType font printing method. Selecting [Substitute with Device Font] causes TrueType fonts to be replaced with the printer's fonts in accordance with the font substitution table.
  • Page 356 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Note ❒ When selecting [OHP Transparency] as the paper type, the CRD automat- ically adjusts to a color profile specifically for OHP transparencies. Even though the color profile has been optimized for OHPs, the adjustments are automatic and are not indicated on any of the dialog boxes. In this case, this setting is not enabled.
  • Page 357: Using Ricoh-Script2 With Windows Nt 4.0

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0 For operation under Windows NT 4.0, you should install both the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript printer driver and the PPD file. This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are added by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 358 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Halftone Changing this setting will not affect printing result. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Halftone Setup Changing this setting will not affect printing result. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Form to Tray Assignment You normally do not need to change this setting.
  • Page 359: Default Document Properties Tabs And Their Settings

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0 Default Document Properties Tabs and Their Settings Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 360 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Limitation ❒ Duplex printing is possible only when the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 (option) and the AD390 (duplex unit, option) are installed to the printer. Note ❒ You can select long-edge feed or short-edge feed regardless of feed and print direction.
  • Page 361 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0 • Scaling Use this to enlarge or reduce the original document. The range of values can be changed between 1 to 1,000 % • TrueType Font Use this to set the TrueType font printing method. Selecting [Substitute with Device Font] causes TrueType fonts to be replaced with the printer's fonts in accordance with the font substitution table.
  • Page 362 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Select this setting to perform CMYK conversion. The colors printed with this setting are more vivid than those printed with the [Vivid] setting. All of the colors in the image, especially the lighter ones, are emphasized.
  • Page 363 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT 4.0 • Dithering Use this to select the image rendering mode. The following items are avail- able: [Auto], [Photographic], and [Text]. • Paper Type Use this to select the paper type as [Plain Paper], [OHP Transparency] or [Thick Paper].
  • Page 364: Windows Network Environment

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows Windows Network Environment PostScript data sent to the printer is processed by an interpreter. The interpreter translates programs written in the ASCII code line-by-line into a form that can be recognized by the printer. When the printer is connected to the computer via a parallel cable, PostScript data is processed in units called “jobs”, and each job should have an EOF (End...
  • Page 365: Windows Headers

    Windows Headers Windows Headers Headers are appended to the print data and contain RICOH-SCRIPT2 com- mands required for proper printing. The default setting appends the headers to the data automatically for each print job so you can print without worrying about the header data.
  • Page 366 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows...
  • Page 367: Using Ricoh-Script2 With A Macintosh

    2. Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh You can use the LaserWriter printer driver that comes with your Macintosh when printing. However, if you use the LaserWriter driver alone, you lose some printer functions. The lost printer functions can be added by installing the PPD file.
  • Page 368: Setting Up For Printing

    Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh Setting up for Printing Setting up Print Options LaserWriter 8.3x or earlier With the LaserWriter 8.3x or earlier driver, clicking [Options] on the [Printer] dia- log box displays the settings specific to is printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 369 Setting up for Printing Note ❒ The color rendering dictionary that is selected in the “Color Profile” set- ting is used. • Color Profile Use this to select a color rendering dictionary (CRD). The CRD is referred to for color matching, so you should select the appropriate CRD for the document you are printing.
  • Page 370 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh Note ❒ Selecting [OHP Transparency] as the paper type automatically adjusts in- ternal settings to use a color profile specifically for OHP transparencies. Even though the color profile has been optimized for OHPs, the adjust- ments are automatic and are not indicated in any of the dialog boxes.
  • Page 371 Setting up for Printing • [ColorSync Color Matching] If you select [ColorSync Color Matching], [Printer Profile] becomes active in the same dialog box. Select the ColorSync profile specific for the printer. Macintosh converts the print data from RGB to CMYK data, and sends it to the printer.
  • Page 372 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh Select this setting to perform color matching based on the printer's built-in color rendering dictionaries, and perform CMYK conversion. It makes it pos- sible to print colors that are close to the displayed colors on the computer screen.
  • Page 373: Specifying Custom Size

    Setting up for Printing • Dithering Use this to select the image rendering mode. The following items are avail- able: [Auto], [Photographic], and [Text]. Note ❒ When you use the printer that does not support [Auto], the default set- ting is [Photographic]. •...
  • Page 374 Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with a Macintosh...
  • Page 375: Appendix

    3. Appendix Printer Memory and VM Area The following table shows the relationship between the printer memory capaci- ty and the VM (Virtual Memory) capacity. Printer Memory VM (Virtual Memory) Capacity 32 MB Approximately 7.7 MB 64 MB Approximately 9.6 MB 96 MB Approximately 9.6 MB 128 MB...
  • Page 376: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Supported paper sizes Paper sizes Printer driver settings B5 JIS B5 (JIS) " × 14") Legal Legal (8 " × 11") Letter Letter (8 " × 10 7.25x10.5 Executive (7 ") F (8" × 13") -8x13 "...
  • Page 377: Precautions For Ricoh-Script2

    Precautions for RICOH-SCRIPT2 Precautions for RICOH-SCRIPT2 Difference in Description The differences between RICOH-SCRIPT2 and PostScript Level 2 as defined in the “PostScript Language Reference Manual, Second Edition” by Adobe Sys- tems Incorporated are described below. • RICOH-SCRIPT2 does not support the “user path cache” function, therefore the print processing speed may be reduced when this function is called by any PostScript program.
  • Page 378: Index

    INDEX About , 2 Gradation , 4 , 17 , 24 , 27 Advanced , 9 , 10 Graphic , 10 , 16 Advanced Options dialog box , 10 Graphics tab , 3 Advanced PostScript Options , 6 Advanced tab , 16 Auto Tray Switch , 4 , 11 , 17 Halftone , 14 Auto Tray Switching , 24...
  • Page 379 Page Setup tab , 15 Units , 3 Page Size , 15 Paper name , 3 Paper/Output , 10 , 16 VM area , 31 Paper/Quality tab , 9 Paper Size , 10 Paper size , 1 Paper Source , 15 Wait Timeout , 8 , 14 Paper source , 1 Width, Length , 3...
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  • Page 383 UNIX Supplement c1-Network-300.tif Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 384 Introduction To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc- tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Printer Reference” before using this machine. It contains im- portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
  • Page 385 ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
  • Page 386 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 387 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. UNIX Configuration Using the Installation Shell Script ............1 Assigning the IP Address ................1 Executing the Installation Shell Script ............2 Setup......................6 Printing Method ..................10 Printing with lpr, lp..................10 Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp ................11 Printer Status ...................
  • Page 389: Unix Configuration

    1. UNIX Configuration This section explains how to set up a network printer and check the print status using UNIX. Limitation ❒ To print from a UNIX workstation, use the file that the printer supports. ❒ This printer does not print ASCII text data. To print ASCII text data, convert them to PostScript data so that the printer can print the converted data.
  • Page 390: Executing The Installation Shell Script

    UNIX Configuration Confirming the IP address Follow the procedure below to confirm that the IP address has been configured correctly. • Following procedure uses sample IP address: 192.168.15.16. Enter the following: # ping 192.168.15.16 If the address has been configured correctly, the following message appears. 192.168.15.16 is alive If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following message ap- pears.
  • Page 391 ❒ Insert a period and slash before the current directory. Enter a number to select the workstation OS that you are using. Network printer install shell Copyright RICOH CO.,LTD. 1994-2000 Select your workstation OS type. 1. SunOS 4.x.x 2. Solaris 2.x, Solaris 7-8 (SunOS5.x) 3.
  • Page 392 UNIX Configuration Enter the IP address of the printer. Enter Printer host IP address <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> [return=skip]: 192.168.15.16 Note ❒ The IP address will be added to the /etc/hosts file. ❒ If the host name of the printer has already been configured, ignore and press the {RETURN} key.
  • Page 393 Using the Installation Shell Script Deleting the printer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ BSD UNIX workstation, Linux Delete the printer entry from /etc/printcap. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Solaris, HP-UX Delete the printer entry. Stop the scheduler. # /usr/sbin/lpshut Delete the printer. # /usr/sbin/lpadmin -x printer_name Restart the scheduler.
  • Page 394: Setup

    UNIX Configuration Setup The printing environment is set up automatically when the installation shell script is executed. This section describes the set up contents when the installation shell script is ex- ecuted under Red Hat Linux, Solaris and HP-UX. Linux ❖...
  • Page 395 Using the Installation Shell Script ❒ The first line of the field is the name of the printer. You use this name when logging on to a network printer from a workstation. You can define several different names by separating each name with the “|” character. ❒...
  • Page 396 UNIX Configuration ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Making the log file Error messages are logged to a file created in the /var/log directory. The log file name is the printer name followed by “d-errs”. Note ❒ The log file is used for logging some errors or warning messages by the UNIX workstation.
  • Page 397 Using the Installation Shell Script HP-UX ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adding the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file The following line is added to the /etc/hosts file. 192.168.15.16 # Network Printer • 192.168.15.16 is the IP address, np is the host name, from # to the end of the line is a comment.
  • Page 398: Printing Method

    UNIX Configuration Printing Method Printing with lpr, lp Depending on the type of the workstation being used, execute one of the follow- ing commands: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ BSD UNIX workstation, Linux % lpr -Pprinter_name file_name [file_name...] For example: printer name is np, file names are file1 and file2 % lpr -Pnp file1 file2 ❖...
  • Page 399: Printing With Rsh, Rcp, Ftp

    Printing Method Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp You can also print using the rsh, rcp and ftp commands. Note ❒ Print using the format that the printer can support. ❒ The message “print session full” appears when the maximum number of print requests has been reached (max.
  • Page 400 UNIX Configuration Depending on the number of files to be printed, use the put or mput commands. Limitation ❒ File names cannot contain “=” or “,”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To print one file ftp> put file_name ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To print several files ftp>...
  • Page 401: Printer Status

    Printer Status Printer Status You can use the following commands to have information and the printer status displayed or copied to a file. Use the lpq or lpstat command to display the information about print jobs. Use the rsh, rcp or ftp commands to get more detailed information from the printer.
  • Page 402: Copying Information To A File

    UNIX Configuration Parameters that can be used with rsh, rcp and ftp: Parameter Information returned Reference Network Interface Board Operating Instructions Status of the printer. provided as a PDF file on status the CD-ROM labeled Information about print jobs. “Printer Drivers and Utili- ties”.
  • Page 403: Index

    Printer Status , 13 Quick Installation Guide , i configuration UNIX , 1 Printing , 11 Deleting the printer , 5 RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions , i Printing , 11 Printing , 12 Setup Guide , i Solaris, HP-UX Deleting the printer , 5...
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