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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Driver Installation Guide For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in Read This First before using the machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction Start Installer................................3 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM.....................5 Printer Drivers..............................5 TWAIN Driver..............................7 LAN-Fax Driver...............................8 For OS X Users..............................9 2. Installing the Printer Driver Confirming the Connection Method....................... 11 Network Connection........................... 11 Local Connection............................12 Quick Install..............................
  • Page 4 If USB Connection Fails........................... 47 6. Installing the Printer Driver Under OS X Installing the PPD Files............................49 Registering the Printer............................50 USB Connection............................50 Network Connection........................... 51 Configuring Option Settings for the Printer Under OS X................52 7. Appendix Updating or Deleting the Driver........................53 Updating the Driver.............................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction This chapter explains the software included on the supplied CD-ROM. Start Installer To connect this machine to a client computer and use its printer, scanner, and fax functions, the software included on the provided CD-ROM must be installed on the client computer. The installer starts automatically when you insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of a client computer running under Windows or Windows Server.
  • Page 6 1. Introduction Exit Quits Installer. • Manage Printers permission is required to install the driver. Log on as an Administrators group member. • Auto Run might not work automatically with certain OS settings. If this is the case, double-click "Setup.exe", located on the CD-ROM root directory, or click [Run SETUP.EXE] in the [AutoPlay] dialog box.

  • Page 7: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM This section explains the software and utilities CD-ROM provided with this machine. • For the latest information on the corresponding operating system, see "Readme.txt" file, located on the CD-ROM root directory.
  • Page 8 1. Introduction *6 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition/Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition/ Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition/Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition *7 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard/Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise/Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard/Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise *8 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation/Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials/Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard/Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation/Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials/Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard...

  • Page 9: Twain Driver

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM Printer Language Supported languages PCL 5c PCL 6 PostScript 3 PPD (OS X) Norwegian Danish Finnish Hungarian Czech Polish Portuguese Russian Catalan Turkish Brazilian Portuguese Greek : Supported : Supported, but the printer language is displayed in English *1 The PCL 5c printer driver does not support Brazilian Portuguese and Greek.

  • Page 10: Lan-Fax Driver

    1. Introduction Supported Operating System Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2 *1 TWAIN scanner runs on a 64-bit operating system, but is not compatible with 64-bit applications. Use it with 32-bit applications. Supported languages The TWAIN Driver uses the same interface language as the one specified by your operating system.

  • Page 11: For Os X Users

    For OS X Users For OS X Users If you are using OS X, the following limitations apply to each function: • When using the scanner function, the TWAIN Driver cannot be used. • When using the fax function, the LAN-Fax Driver cannot be used. •...
  • Page 12 1. Introduction...

  • Page 13: Installing The Printer Driver

    2. Installing the Printer Driver This chapter explains how to install and configure the printer drivers for use on the Windows operating system. Installing procedures on Windows 7 is shown as an example except where indicated. Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection.

  • Page 14: Local Connection

    2. Installing the Printer Driver • For details about how to install the printer driver for each type of port, see page 15 "Installing the Printer Driver for the Selected Port". Using as a network printer This machine can be used as a remote printer using the Windows print server function. Client OS Using Server •...

  • Page 15: Quick Install

    Quick Install Quick Install You can install the printer drivers easily from the CD-ROM provided with this machine. Using Quick Install, the PCL 6 printer driver is installed under network environment, and the Standard TCP/IP port will be set. • Manage Printers permission is required to install the drivers. Log on as an Administrators group member.
  • Page 16 2. Installing the Printer Driver 2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive in which the provided CD-ROM is set, and then click "Setup.exe". • Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 1. On the desktop, right-click the [Start] button, and then click [File Explorer]. 2.

  • Page 17: Installing The Printer Driver For A Network Connection

    Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection This section describes the installation procedure of the printer drivers for network connection. • Manage Printers permission is required to install the driver. Log on as an Administrators group member.
  • Page 18 Click [Next]. Enter the machine name or IP address, and then click [Next]. When the device type selection appears, select "RICOH Network Printer C model". Click [Finish]. Select the [Printer Name:] check box of the machine model you want to use.
  • Page 19 Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection • To print via IPP-SSL, use the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port. • Installation of the certificate is especially necessary for users who want to print via IPP-SSL from Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 or Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2. For details, consult your administrator.
  • Page 20 2. Installing the Printer Driver 32-bit driver D:\X86\DRIVERS\PS\X86\MUI\DISK1 64-bit driver D:\X64\DRIVERS\PS\X64\MUI\DISK1 For details about the languages supported in the printer drivers, see page 6 "Supported languages". Click [Open]. Click [OK] to close the [Install From Disk] window. Select the manufacturer and model name of the machine you want to use, and then click [OK].
  • Page 21 Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection • The WSD port can be used under Windows Vista/7/8/8.1, or Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2. • You can connect to the printer only if both the printer and computer are on the same network segment, or "Network discovery"...
  • Page 22 2. Installing the Printer Driver Click [Network]. Right-click the machine's icon, and then click [Install]. On the [Start] menu, click [Devices and Printers]. Click [Add a printer]. Click [Add a local printer]. Select [Use an existing port:], and then select WSD port. Click [Next].
  • Page 23 Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection Windows 8/8.1, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Click [Settings] on the Charm Bar, and then click [Control Panel]. When the [Control Panel] window appears, click [View devices and printers]. Click any machine icon, and then click [Print server properties]. Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Add].
  • Page 24 2. Installing the Printer Driver To use this function, you must first download SmartDeviceMonitor for Client from the manufacturer's Web site and install it on your computer. Contact your local dealer for information on downloading SmartDeviceMonitor for Client. Click [PCL Printer Driver] or [PostScript 3 Printer Driver] on the installer screen. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box.
  • Page 25 Installing the Printer Driver for a Network Connection Click [Finish]. When you are prompted to restart your computer, restart it by following the instructions that appear. Changing the port settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client settings, such as TCP/IP protocol.

  • Page 26: Using Windows Print Server

    2. Installing the Printer Driver • For details about these settings, see SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help. Using Windows Print Server Click [PCL Printer Driver] or [PostScript 3 Printer Driver] on the installer screen. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >].

  • Page 27: Installing The Printer Driver For A Local Connection

    Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection This section describes the installation procedure of the printer drivers for USB, parallel, or Bluetooth connection. • Manage Printers permission is required to install the driver. Log on as an Administrators group member.
  • Page 28 2. Installing the Printer Driver If the printer driver is not installed, follow the plug-and-play instructions of the machine to install it from the CD-ROM provided with this machine. Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 Check that the power of the machine is off. Connect the machine and computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 29 Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 Check that the power of the machine is off. Connect the machine and computer using a USB cable. Connect the USB cable firmly. Turn on the power of the machine. Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.

  • Page 30: Parallel Connection

    2. Installing the Printer Driver • Windows 8/8.1, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2: Click [Settings] on the Charm Bar, and then click [Control Panel]. When the [Control Panel] window appears, click [View devices and printers]. Click any machine icon, and then click [Print server properties]. Click the [Drivers] tab, and then click [Add...].

  • Page 31: Bluetooth Connection

    Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next]. Select a printer driver you want to use, and then click [Next]. Select [Specify a new port], and then click [Next].
  • Page 32 2. Installing the Printer Driver • Only JPEG images can be printed using BIP. • User codes are disabled for BIP. • You cannot print if print functions are restricted. • Some printers do not support BIP. Adding a Bluetooth printer •...
  • Page 33 Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. In the "Hardware and Sound" area, click [Printers]. In the top part of the window, click [Add a printer]. In the [Add Printer] window, select [Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer], and then click [Next].
  • Page 34 2. Installing the Printer Driver • PCL 5c 32-bit driver D:\X86\DRIVERS\PCL5C\X86\(Language)\DISK1 64-bit driver D:\X64\DRIVERS\PCL5C\X64\(Language)\DISK1 • PCL 6 32-bit driver D:\X86\DRIVERS\PCL6\X86\MUI\DISK1 64-bit driver D:\X64\DRIVERS\PCL6\X64\MUI\DISK1 • PostScript 3 32-bit driver D:\X86\DRIVERS\PS\X86\MUI\DISK1 64-bit driver D:\X64\DRIVERS\PS\X64\MUI\DISK1 For details about the languages supported in the printer drivers, see page 6 "Supported languages".
  • Page 35 Installing the Printer Driver for a Local Connection Click [Next]. Check the [x64] (64 bit) or [X86] (32 bit) check box, and then click [Next]. Click [Have Disk...]. Click [Browse...], and then specify the location of the INF file. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following locations: •...

  • Page 36: Configuring Option Settings For The Printer

    2. Installing the Printer Driver Configuring Option Settings for the Printer When bidirectional communication works correctly, your computer obtains information about option, paper size and paper feed direction settings from the machine automatically. Bidirectional communication also allows you to monitor machine status. When bidirectional communication is disabled, you have to set up option, paper size and paper feed direction settings on your computer manually.

  • Page 37: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Configuring Option Settings for the Printer • The PCL 5c printer driver supports bidirectional communication. You can update the printer status manually. If Bidirectional Communication is Disabled This section describes how to set up option, paper size and paper feed direction settings on your computer manually.
  • Page 38 2. Installing the Printer Driver • For details about making option settings for the machine using OS X, see page 52 "Configuring Option Settings for the Printer Under OS X".

  • Page 39: Installing The Scanner Driver

    3. Installing the Scanner Driver This chapter explains how to install the TWAIN Driver on a client computer. Installing procedures on Windows 7 is shown as an example except where indicated. Installing the TWAIN Driver To use the network TWAIN scanner, you must install the TWAIN Driver on a client computer. •...
  • Page 40 3. Installing the Scanner Driver...

  • Page 41: Installing The Facsimile Driver

    4. Installing the Facsimile Driver This chapter explains how to install and configure the LAN-Fax Driver on a client computer. Installing procedures on Windows 7 is shown as an example except where indicated. Installing the LAN-Fax Driver Address Book, LAN-Fax Cover Sheet Editor, and MFP Address Book Downloader are installed with the LAN-Fax Driver.

  • Page 42: Specifying The Port When Installing The Lan-Fax Driver

    4. Installing the Facsimile Driver • The [AutoPlay] dialog box is displayed only for a few seconds under Windows 8/8.1 and Windows Server 2012/2012 R2. If the [AutoPlay] dialog box disappears, use the following procedure to replay the CD-ROM: • Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 1.
  • Page 43 Installing the LAN-Fax Driver Procedure/description in Procedure/description in the LAN- Items to be replaced the printer driver Fax Driver The LAN-Fax Driver is installed in the following folder: • 32-bit driver The destination folder in The destination folder is X86\DRIVERS\LAN-FAX which the driver files are written in the description.

  • Page 44: Setting Lan-Fax Driver Properties

    4. Installing the Facsimile Driver Setting LAN-Fax Driver Properties • Manage Printers permission is required to set the properties for the LAN-Fax Driver. Log on as an Administrators group member. • The method for selecting the LAN-Fax Driver will vary according to your operating system. For details, see Windows Help.

  • Page 45: Configuring Option Settings For The Facsimile

    Setting LAN-Fax Driver Properties Click [OK]. Configuring Option Settings for the Facsimile Open the printer windows. • Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: On the [Start] menu, select [Printers and Faxes]. • Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008: On the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Printers] in [Hardware and Sound] category.
  • Page 46 4. Installing the Facsimile Driver Specify the number of entries to fix the destinations when to enter destinations directly. You can enter a value between 1 and 15. • Check Destination Select the check box to confirm the destinations before sending. IP-Fax To use IP-Fax, select the [Enable IP-Fax] check box, and then specify the protocol in [Valid protocol:].

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for driver installation and USB connection problems. Messages Displayed When Installing the Printer Driver This section describes what to do if a message appears when installing the printer driver. Message number 58 or 34 indicates that the printer driver cannot be installed using Auto Run. Install the printer driver using Add Printer Wizard.
  • Page 48 5. Troubleshooting For details about the languages supported in the printer drivers, see page 6 "Supported languages". Specify a port. • Available ports vary according to your Windows operating system or the type of interface. For details, see page 11 "Confirming the Connection Method".

  • Page 49: If Usb Connection Fails

    If USB Connection Fails If USB Connection Fails This section describes how to troubleshoot a problem related to USB connections. Problem Causes Solutions The machine is not The USB cable is not Disconnect the USB cable from the automatically recognized. connected properly.
  • Page 50 5. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 51: Installing The Printer Driver Under Os

    6. Installing the Printer Driver Under OS X This chapter explains how to install and configure the printer drivers for use on the OS X operating system. Installing the PPD Files To print using the printer specific features under OS X, install the PPD files. •...

  • Page 52: Registering The Printer

    6. Installing the Printer Driver Under OS X Registering the Printer To use the machine, the printer must be registered in the printer list. Make sure the machine and computer are connected and turned on, and perform the following procedure. For details about how to connect the machine to the computer, see "Connecting the Machine", Connecting the Machine/ System Settings.

  • Page 53: Network Connection

    Registering the Printer Network Connection Start System Preferences. Click [Print & Scan] or [Printers & Scanners]. Click the [ ] button. If you are using OS X 10.9 or later, click [Add Printer or Scanner...]. Click [Default]. Select the printer that has "Bonjour" indicated in the [Kind] column. If the printer name is not displayed, select the icon that corresponds to your network environment (TCP/IP, etc.).

  • Page 54: Configuring Option Settings For The Printer Under Os X

    6. Installing the Printer Driver Under OS X Configuring Option Settings for the Printer Under OS X This section explains how to configure the printer driver. Start System Preferences. Click [Print & Scan] or [Printers & Scanners]. Select the printer you are using, and then click [Options & Supplies...]. Click [Driver] or [Options], and then configure settings as needed.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    7. Appendix Updating or Deleting the Driver • Administrator permission is required to update or delete the driver in use. Log on as an Administrators group member. • For driver updates, select a driver that is compatible with the printer and driver type you are using. An error may result if you select a driver that is not compatible with the printer and driver type.

  • Page 56: Deleting The Driver

    7. Appendix Right-click the machine's icon, and then click [Printer properties]. Click the [Advanced] tab. Click [New Driver...], and then click [Next]. Click [Have Disk...]. Click [Browse...], and then select the driver location. Click [OK]. Select the machine model, and then click [Next]. Click [Finish].
  • Page 57 Updating or Deleting the Driver Right-click the icon of the machine you want to delete, and then click [Delete]. On the [File] menu, point to [Run as administrator], and then click [Server Properties...]. Click the [Drivers] tab. Select the driver you want to delete, and then click [Remove...]. Select [Remove driver and driver package.], and then click [OK].
  • Page 58 7. Appendix TWAIN driver Start uninstaller. • Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: On the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Add or Remove Programs]. • Windows Vista/7, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2: On the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then click [Uninstall a program]. •...

  • Page 59: Trademarks

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license. Citrix XenApp is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may be registered in the U.S.
  • Page 60 7. Appendix ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition • The product names of Windows Server 2003 R2 are as follows: ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition ® ® Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition •...

  • Page 61: Index

    INDEX Bidirectional communication........ Parallel connection..........BIP................PCL............5, 13, 15, 24 Bluetooth..............PostScript 3..........5, 15, 24 Bluetooth printer............ PPD..............5, 49 Printer driver..........5, 15, 25 Printer port type............. CD-ROM..............Confirming the connection method...... Connection fails............. Quick Install............Delete............... Registering the printer...........
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