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  • Page 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Countries of intended use Austria/Belgium/Denmark/Finland/France/Germany/Greece/Iceland/Ireland/Italy/Luxembourg/Netherlands/Norway/Portugal/ Spain/Sweden/Switzerland/U.K. Copyright ‹ 2006 RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION...
  • Page 4 As we are constantly improving our products, the machine may differ in some respects from the illustrations used in this manual. Riso shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, or losses or expenses resulting from the use of this product or included manuals.
  • Page 5 Notation of Explanation of Operation The following symbols and words are used in this manual for description of functions, operation, and notes. indicates items that should be noted or that are prohibited. indicates description concerning particularly useful information or information that should be known. indicates a title and page that should be referred to for understanding sufficiently an item.

  • Page 6: Connecting To A Computer

    Before Starting to Use Connecting to a Computer The machine is connected to a computer through network. z z z z When connecting the machine to multiple computers: z z z z When connecting the machine to a single computer: The allowable voltage for all input/output connections is 5V.

  • Page 7: Installation Of Software

    When sending original data to this machine, you can set the print conditions with the printer driver. If you install the RISO Controller PS7R-9000 or PS7R-5000 printer driver on Windows, an existing PS printer driver may be overwritten and a PS printer or an image setter supplied by another company may not be used for output. To delete the PS7R printer driver, use the supplied CD-ROM to uninstall it.
  • Page 8 Setting of Consumables When using this machine for the first time, you must load paper and ink cartridges into this machine in advance. z z z z Loading Paper "Loading Paper" of "HC5500 User's Manual for Printer Main Body" )p.1-11 z z z z Setting Ink Cartridge "Ink Cartridge Replacement"...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Describes the method of installing the printer driver for this machine. RISO Controller HC3R-5000 for Windows ....... . . 1-2 Installing RISO IP Setting Tool .
  • Page 10 Pagination ..............2-14 Pages per sheet (Divided number) .
  • Page 11 Chapter6 Appendix ......6-1 Font List (For RISO Controller PS7R-9000/5000) ......6-2...

  • Page 13: Chapter1 Installing Software

    Chapter1 Installing Software This chapter describes the method of installing the printer driver for this machine. According to your environ- ment, install the printer driver before using this machine. After installation is complete, check the environment settings of the Printer Driver. )p.2-30 )p.3-35...

  • Page 14: Riso Controller Hc3R-5000 For Windows

    Before using the printer, install and set the software in the following order. • Install RISO IP Setting Tool only onto the computer that is used for setting the IP address of the printer. • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer.
  • Page 15 [No] and then click the [Finish] button. Installation of RISO IP Setting Tool is now complete. Then, specify the IP address of the printer. If [Yes] is selected, RISO IP Setting Tool starts. Fol- low the instructions of step 2 and after of "Network Setting" ()p.1-4).

  • Page 16: Network Setting

    • If you set the IP address continuously after installing RISO IP Setting Tool, start with step 2. • To run RISO IP Setting Tool from the RISO Controller HC3R Software CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the computer and click [Execute RISO IP Setting Tool from CD].
  • Page 17 Click the [Yes] button. IP address setting of the printer is now complete. After the printer starts, the IP address that has been set in step 5 becomes effective. Then, install the printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Printer Driver" ()p.1-6).

  • Page 18: Installing The Printer Driver

    • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer. • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the printer. "Network Setting" )p.1-4 Insert the RISO Controller HC3R Soft- Read the License Agreement and ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive click the [Yes] button.
  • Page 19 "Search result list." If you place a checkmark at [Start console after com- pletion], you can start the RISO Console after com- Input the IP address that has been assigned in step 5 of pleting installation.

  • Page 20: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver To delete (uninstall) the printer driver, follow the procedure below. Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Installing the Printer Driver" () ) ) ) p.1-6). Click the [Uninstall] button. Click the printer to delete so that the printer is highlighted.

  • Page 21: Riso Controller Ps7R-9000/5000 For Windows

    Before using the printer, install and set the software in the following order. • Install RISO IP Setting Tool only onto the computer that is used for setting the IP address of the printer. • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer.
  • Page 22 [No] and then click the [Finish] button. Installation of RISO IP Setting Tool is now complete. Then, specify the IP address of the printer. If [Yes] is selected, RISO IP Setting Tool starts. Fol- low the instructions of step 2 and after of "Network Setting" ()p.1-11).

  • Page 23: Network Setting

    • If you set the IP address continuously after installing RISO IP Setting Tool, start with step 2. • To run RISO IP Setting Tool from the RISO Controller PS7R Software CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the computer and click [Execute RISO IP Setting Tool from CD].
  • Page 24 Select [File] and [Exit]. Click the [Yes] button. IP address setting of the printer is now complete. After the printer starts, the IP address that has been set in step 5 becomes effective. Then, install the printer driver. Refer to "Installing the Printer Driver"...

  • Page 25: Installing The Printer Driver

    • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer. • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the printer. "Network Setting" )p.1-11 Insert the RISO Controller PS7R Soft- Read the License Agreement and ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive click the [Yes] button.
  • Page 26 If you place a checkmark at [Start console after com- Input the IP address that has been assigned in step 5 of pletion], you can start the RISO Console after com- "Network Setting" ()p.1-11). pleting installation. You can register a "broadcast address" by clicking the [Settings] button.

  • Page 27: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver To delete (uninstall) the printer driver, follow the procedure below. Follow steps 1 to 3 of "Installing the Printer Driver" () ) ) ) p.1-13). Click the [Uninstall] button. Click the printer to delete so that the printer is highlighted.

  • Page 28: Riso Controller Ps7R-9000/5000 For Macintosh (Mac Os 9)

    Before using the printer, install and set the software in the following order. • Install RISO IP Setting Tool only onto the computer that is used for setting the IP address of the printer. • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer.
  • Page 29 [Yes] button. Installation of RISO IP Setting Tool is now complete. Then, specify the IP address of the printer. If [Yes] is selected, RISO IP Setting Tool starts. Fol- low the instructions of step 2 and after of "Network Setting" ()p.1-18).

  • Page 30: Network Setting

    • If you set the IP address continuously after installing RISO IP Setting Tool, start with step 2. • To run RISO IP Setting Tool from the RISO Controller PS7R Software CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the computer and click [Execute RISO IP Setting Tool from CD].

  • Page 31: Installing Adobe Ps

    For the compatibility of the Adobe PS driver to printers manufactured by other companies, contact each manufacturer. Insert the RISO Controller PS7R Soft- Follow the instructions on the screen ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to install Adobe PS.

  • Page 32: Installing The Printer Driver

    • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer. • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the printer. "Network Setting" )p.1-18 Insert the RISO Controller PS7R Soft- Read the License Agreement and ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive click the [Agree] button.

  • Page 33: Select A Post Script Printer

    You can execute printing from the computer. To use [General PPD] of RISO Controller PS7R, install it following the procedure below. 1) Copy [ppd] - [Duplicator] - [Desired language to display] - [P7H7*GP.ppd] of the RISO Controller PS7R Software CD-ROM to the folder shown below.

  • Page 34: Installing Atm

    When using ATM fonts, you can check the image close to the finished image on the display of the computer. Insert the RISO Controller PS7R Soft- ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer.

  • Page 35: Riso Controller Ps7R-9000/5000 For Macintosh (Mac Os X)

    Before using the printer, install and set the software in the following order. • Install RISO IP Setting Tool only onto the computer that is used for setting the IP address of the printer. • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer.
  • Page 36 [No] and then click the [Finish] button. Installation of RISO IP Setting Tool is now complete. Then, specify the IP address of the printer. If [Yes] is selected, RISO IP Setting Tool starts. Fol- low the instructions of step 2 and after of "Network Setting" ()p.1-25).

  • Page 37: Network Setting

    • If you set the IP address continuously after installing RISO IP Setting Tool, start with step 2. • To run RISO IP Setting Tool from the RISO Controller PS7R Software CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into the computer and click [Execute RISO IP Setting Tool from CD].

  • Page 38: Installing The Printer Driver

    • Install the printer driver onto all the computers that use the printer. • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address of the printer. Insert the RISO Controller PS7R Soft- Input a [Name] and [Password] on the ware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive [Authenticate] screen and click the of the computer.
  • Page 39 Select the installation destination Click the [Add] icon. disk and click the [Continue] button. Normally, select the startup disk. Select "AppleTalk" and "Local Apple- Talk Zones." Click the [Install] button. Select "RISO KAGAKU CORPORA- TION" from "Printer Model." Click the [Close] button. 1-27...
  • Page 40 Click the name of the printer to install. Click the [Add] button. Check that the printer is added in the printer list. Installation of the printer driver is now complete. You can perform printing function from the computer. 1-28...

  • Page 41: Installing Riso Wakeup Tool

    Installing RISO Wakeup Tool (Common to RISO Controller HC3R-5000 and PS7R-9000/5000) When the printer is in the sleep mode and printing cannot be executed, "RISO Wakeup Tool" can be used from a computer to restore the printer to the operational state.
  • Page 42 When installation of RISO Wakeup Tool is complete, register the controller.   When the printer is in the sleep mode or RISO Console cannot be displayed on the computer, start "RISO Wakeup Tool" and click the [Start] button. 1-30...

  • Page 43: Chapter2 Printer Driver Operations For Hc3R-5000

    Chapter2 Printer Driver Operations for HC3R-5000 For printing according to your personal specifications and use, you must adjust the printer driver settings. This chapter describes the settings of the printer driver for HC3R-5000.

  • Page 44: Printer Driver Actions

    Printer Driver Actions This section describes the settings of the printer driver. Description of Screens The driver setting screen consists of the following seven tabs (eight tabs if an optional HC Finisher is installed). (The screen of a Windows computer and the printer driver of UK English is used as an example here.) [Main setting] tab Switching between colour and monochrome, paper type, output method, etc.
  • Page 45 [Finisher] tab If configuration of the finisher is set on the [Environment] tab, finisher functions can be set (only if an optional HC Finisher is installed). "Chapter 4 Operation of Finisher Functions for Both of HC3R and PS7R")p.4-1 The screen varies according to the model of finisher connected. [Options] tab Method of job separation, print density, and security print can be set.
  • Page 46 [About..] tab The version information of the printer driver is displayed. "About..")p.2-34...

  • Page 47: Main Setting

    Main setting Switching between colour print and monochrome print, paper type, output method, etc. can be set. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Colour mode Pause after a proof Selects colour or monochrome printing. Sets whether or not to output proof copy. Original image Output mode Selects image or character to which priority is given in...

  • Page 48: Original Image

    Original image Selects line or photo to which priority is given in printing. The optimum colour management is obtained according to the selected mode. The initial setting is [Photo-based]. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Line-based Photo-based Characters and illustrations are clearly printed. Images such as photos are printed with natural colour tone.

  • Page 49: Paper Feed Tray

    Paper feed tray Selects the paper feed tray in which paper to be used for printing is loaded. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Auto tray selection Standard Feed Tray The paper feed tray is automatically selected according Printing is performed onto the paper loaded in the Stan- to the settings of [Paper type] on the [Main setting] tab dard Paper Feed Tray.

  • Page 50: Ejection Mode

    Ejection mode Selects whether to perform collated printing or non collated printing. The initial setting is [Collate]. • If [Pause after a proof] is enabled, proof copy is printed in the ejection mode specified here. "Pause after a proof")p.2-8 • When using "Collate" function, be sure to clear the checkmark at [Collate] or [Collated] in the Print dialog box displayed by the appli- cation software.

  • Page 51: Output Mode

    Storage Stores the output data in the printer controller. Data stored in the storage can be printed repeatedly by select- ing it on the [Storage] tab of [Job manager] of RISO Console HC3R. "Storage"of "HC5500 User's Manual for Console" )p.1-13 Specify output condition A stored output setting can be selected.
  • Page 52 Output setting The current printer driver settings can be stored in your PC and up to 20 sets of settings can be stored. This function is useful for printing repeatedly with the same settings. Stored settings can be selected for direct printing from [Main setting] tab - [Specify output condition] - [Output condition] of the printer driver.

  • Page 53: Layout

    Layout Sets the enlargementreduction ratio in printing and the method of pagination. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Original size Selects the paper size specified with the application soft- ware. Output paper size Selects the paper size for printing. Zoom Sets the image enlargementreduction ratio in printing. Orientation Selects the orientation of original for printing.

  • Page 54: Original Size

    Original size Selects the paper size that is specified with the application software. The initial setting is [A4]. The following paper sizes can be selected. A3W  A3  A4  B4  B5  B6  Postcard  Foolscap  Legal  Letter  Tabloid  Statement  Custom / Custom size 1-20 (*) * Paper sizes that have been registered in advance with [Custom size entry] in [Environment] tab are displayed.

  • Page 55: Orientation

    Orientation Selects the orientation of original for printing. Select Portrait or Landscape according to the setting in application. The initial set- ting is [Portrait]. Depending on the application, the orientation set in the application does not operate properly with the setting of the printer driver for this machine.

  • Page 56: Pagination

    Pagination Selects the type of pagination. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings OFF (initial setting) The direction of page order can be set at [Reverse order Pagination is not performed. (from right to left)] under [Page order] on the [Layout] tab. Multi-up (Single page) A multiple number of same page are paginated onto a •...
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  • Page 58: Pages Per Sheet (Divided Number)

    Pages per sheet (Divided number) If [Multi-up (Single page)] or [Multi-up (Multi-page)] is selected at [Pagination], set the num- ber of pages per sheet for pagination. Any of 2, 4 and 8 pages sheet can be selected. The initial setting is 2 pages. If [Booklet] is selected at [Pagination], the number of pages per sheet need not be selected.

  • Page 59: Output Face

    Output Face Selects whether or not prints are output with the first page face down. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Auto The output face is automatically determined according to the setting of [Ejection mode] on the [Main setting] tab. Facedown Prints are output with the first page face down.

  • Page 60: Image Processing

    Image processing Specifies print quality for image materials such as photo. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Gamma control Special setting Adjusts the Gamma values of Lightness, Chroma, Contrast Sets the orientation of the original, print position, image and RGB. quality, etc. Screening Default Selects the method of half-tone processing.
  • Page 61 ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Lightness Adjust the lightness of images among 51 levels (-25 to +25). Higher lightness makes whitish images and lower lightness makes blackish images. The initial setting is standard (0). Chroma Adjust the clarity of images among 51 levels (-25 to +25). Higher chroma makes clearer images and lower chroma makes cloudier images.
  • Page 62 Details Adjusts the Gamma value for each colour of RGB. Click [Details] to display a check mark and click the [Change details] button to display the [Gamma control Details change] window. You can click to adjust the value from -25 to +25. A smaller value makes lighter images and a larger value makes darker images.

  • Page 63: Screening

    Screening Sets the half-tone processing method and enablesdisables line smoothing. What is Half Tone? Half tone is a method of processing for expressing continuous colour tones with the limited number of ink types by changing the density and size of ink discharged onto sheet. ~ ~ ~ ~ Selectable processing methods The method of half-tone processing can be selected from two types.
  • Page 64 Line smoothing Sets whether or not to enable line smoothing. If this item is checked, line smoothing is enabled which results in the outlines of characters and ruled lines printing smoothly. The initial setting is off. ¡ If line smoothing is used, print time increases. What is Line Smoothing? This function suppresses serrated outlines of characters and images which results in high resolution of printed quality.

  • Page 65: Special Setting

    Special setting Adjusts the orientation of original, print position, image quality, etc. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Image rotation Sets the orientation of the original. Image position adjustment Adjusts the print position of the original. Image quality Sets the quality (resolution) of printing. 2-23...
  • Page 66 Image rotation Sets the orientation of original printing which is in relation to the paper. Auto0 degree90 degrees180 degrees270 degrees can be selected. If [Auto] is selected, the orientation of printing is automatically selected based on the orientation of the original set in data, the orientation of the paper set in the feed tray is ready for use.
  • Page 67 Image quality Sets the image quality (resolution). Standard (300dpi x 300dpi) or Fine (300dpi x 600dpi) can be selected. The initial setting is [Standard (300dpi x 300dpi)]. 2-25...

  • Page 68: Options

    Options Sets the method of job separation, print density, and security print. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Job separation Default Sets the timing of separation paper insertion. Returns the settings on the [Options] tab to the default set- tings. Print density Sets the print density.

  • Page 69: Print Density

    • A job for which Security print is set is not retained in the printer even if a checkmark is placed at [Keep the last page of the job in the printer.] in [Controller setting 2] - [Initial setting] of [Administrator] of RISO Console HC3R.

  • Page 70: Watermark

    Watermark A character string that has been registered is printed as a watermark on printed images. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Specify the page Edit Specifies the page on which a watermark is added in print- Sets character decoration and print position for a water- ing.

  • Page 71: Edit

    Edit Sets character decoration and print position for a watermark. Select the character on the [Watermark] tab and click the [Edit] but- ton. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Character string Character angle The selected character string is displayed. The character string angle can be selected from Hori- zontal (0 deg), Vertical (90 deg), Vertical (270 deg), Font Oblique (45 deg), Oblique (315 deg), and Custom (0 -...

  • Page 72: Environment

    Environment Allows the configuration of options connected to this machine to be set and irregular sizes of paper to be registered in the printer driver. You can display this by selecting [Control Panel] - [Printer and Faxes] and opening [Properties] of HC5500 on the computer. The items that will be displayed vary according to the model of finisher connected.

  • Page 73: Printer Config

    Printer config. The connection state of options is displayed. When an option is added, the configuration can be set manually. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Multi tray paper feeder Single side print + staple ->Speed priority Sets whether or not the multi tray paper feeder is If the HC Finisher is installed, you can increase the pro- installed.
  • Page 74 ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Width Name You can input the paper width between 100mm-316mm. You can name the paper size that will be registered. Up to 32 characters can be input. Length You can input the paper length between 148mm- 460mm.
  • Page 75 Click the [Close] button. To use a paper size stored in the folder on the net- work, select the desired paper size in the [Custom size entry] screen and click the [Import] button. 2-33...

  • Page 76: About

    About.. The version of the printer driver installed in the computer can be checked. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Version Version of printer driver Colour profile Version of colour profile Model name Model name of the printer 2-34...

  • Page 77: Chapter3 Printer Driver Operations For Ps7R-9000/5000

    Chapter3 Printer Driver Operations for PS7R-9000/5000 For printing according to your personal specifications and use, you must adjust the printer driver settings. This chapter describes the settings of the printer driver for PS7R-9000/5000.

  • Page 78: Printer Driver Actions

    Printer Driver Actions This section describes the settings of the printer driver. Description of Screens The driver setting screen consists of the following eight tabs (nine tabs if an optional HC Finisher is installed). (The screen of a Windows computer and the printer driver of UK English is used as an example here.) [Main setting] tab Switching between colour and monochrome, paper type, output method, etc.
  • Page 79 [Finisher] tab Finisher functions can be set if an optional HC Finisher is installed. "Chapter 4 Operation of Finisher Functions for Both of HC3R and PS7R" )p.4-1 The screen varies according to the model of finisher connected. [Options] tab Method of job separation, print density, clustering and security print can be set. "Options")p.3-25 [Forms] tab A form registered in the printer can be overlaid on output data for printing.
  • Page 80 [Advanced] tab The PostScript printer driver setting screen is displayed. Use with the default settings is recommended. [About..] tab The version information of the printer driver is displayed. "About..")p.3-37...

  • Page 81: Main Setting

    Main setting Switching between colour print and monochrome print, paper type, output method, etc. can be set. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Colour mode Pause after a proof Selects colour or monochrome printing. Sets whether or not to output proof copy. Original image Output mode Selects image or character to which priority is given in...

  • Page 82: Original Image

    Original image Selects line or photo to which priority is given in printing. The optimum colour management is obtained according to the selected mode. The initial setting is [Photo-based]. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Line-based Photo-based Characters and illustrations are clearly printed. Images such as photos are printed with natural colour tone.

  • Page 83: Paper Feed Tray

    Paper feed tray Selects the paper feed tray in which paper to be used for printing is loaded. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Auto tray selection Standard Feed Tray The paper feed tray is automatically selected according Printing is performed onto the paper loaded in the Stan- to the settings of [Paper type] on the [Main setting] tab dard Paper Feed Tray.

  • Page 84: Ejection Mode

    Ejection mode Selects whether to perform collated printing or non collated printing. The initial setting is [Collate]. • If [Pause after a proof] is enabled, proof copy is printed in the ejection mode specified here. "Pause after a proof")p.3-8 • When using "Collate" function, be sure to clear the checkmark at [Collate] or [Collated] in the Print dialog box displayed by the appli- cation software.

  • Page 85: Output Mode

    Archive ing it on the [Storage] tab of [Job manager] of RISO Output data that is processed with RIP is stored Console PS7R. (archived) in the printer controller.
  • Page 86 • The security code for a folder is set at [Administra- tor] - [Folder setting] of RISO Controller PS7R. • In a folder for which a security code is set, data can be stored only if the correct security code is input.

  • Page 87: Layout

    Layout Sets the enlargementreduction ratio in printing and the method of pagination. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Original size Selects the paper size specified with the application soft- ware. Output paper size Selects the paper size for printing. Zoom Sets the image enlargementreduction ratio in printing. Orientation Selects the orientation of original for printing.

  • Page 88: Original Size

    A3W  A3  A4  B4  B5  B6  Postcard  Foolscap  Legal  Letter  Tabloid  Statement  Custom / Custom size 1-20 (*) * Paper sizes that have been registered in advance with [Controller setting 2] in [Administrator] of RISO Console PS7R are dis- played.

  • Page 89: Orientation

    Orientation Selects the orientation of original for printing. Select Portrait or Landscape according to the setting in application. The initial set- ting is [Portrait]. Depending on the application, the orientation set in the application does not operate properly with the setting of the printer driver for this machine.

  • Page 90: Pagination

    Pagination Selects the type of pagination. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings OFF (initial setting) • If [Booklet] is selected, [Duplex printing] on the Pagination is not performed. [Main setting] tab is automatically set to [Long edge binding]. If [Duplex printing] is set to [OFF] Multi-up (Single page) or [Short edge binding], this setting is set to [OFF].
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  • Page 92: Pages Per Sheet

    Pages per sheet If [Multi-up (Single page)] or [Multi-up (Multi-page)] is selected at [Pagination], set the number of pages per sheet for pagination. Any of 2, 4, 8, and 16 pages sheet can be selected. The initial setting is 2 pages. If [Booklet] or [Fold] is selected at [Pagination], the number of pages per sheet need not be selected.

  • Page 93: Output Face

    Output Face Selects whether or not prints are output with the first page face down. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Auto The output face is automatically determined according to the setting of [Ejection mode] on the [Main setting] tab. Facedown Prints are output with the first page face down.

  • Page 94: Image Processing

    1.8 for Macintosh, 1.8 for printer). If the brightness between the image displayed on the screen of a computer and the printed image is different, adjust this value. In the printer controller of HC5500 Series... Although value 1.8 makes bright images according to the general concept of Gamma control, this value can makes darker images with the printer controller of HC5500 Series.
  • Page 95 ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Contrast Adjust the contrast (correlation between brightness and darkness) of images among five levels. High contrast increases the difference between bright areas and dark areas, resulting in sharper images. Low contrast decreases the difference between the brightness and darkness, resulting in greyish images on the overall area.

  • Page 96: Screening

    Screening Sets the half-tone processing method and enablesdisables line smoothing. What is Half Tone? Half tone is a method of processing for expressing continuous colour tones with the limited number of ink types by changing the density and size of ink discharged onto sheet. ~ ~ ~ ~ Selectable processing methods The method of half-tone processing can be selected from two types.
  • Page 97 If [Screening] is set to [Dot screen], set the number of dot lines (resolution). 70 lpi and 100 lpi can be selected. 100 lpi makes finer images. The initial setting is 70 lpi. "Screening")p.3-20 Dot screen setting Cannot be set in HC5500 Series. 3-21...

  • Page 98: Special Setting

    Special setting Adjusts the orientation of original, print position, image quality, etc. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Image rotation Sets the orientation of the original. Image position adjustment Adjusts the print position of the original. Image quality Sets the quality (resolution) of printing. Auto colour matching ™...
  • Page 99 Image rotation Sets the orientation of original printing which is in relation to the paper. Auto0 degree90 degrees180 degrees270 degrees can be selected. If [Auto] is selected, the orientation of printing is automatically selected based on the orientation of the original set in data, the orientation of the paper set in the feed tray is ready for use.
  • Page 100 Sets the image quality (resolution). Standard (300dpi x 300dpi) or Fine (300dpi x 600dpi) can be selected. The initial setting is [Standard (300dpi x 300dpi)]. Auto colour matching ™ Selects whether or not to use HC5500 Series original colour management (ComColor Standard) for colour adjustment (conver- sion). Normally, check this item (colour management is enabled).

  • Page 101: Options

    Options Sets the method of job separation, print density, clustering, and security print. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Job separation Security print Sets the timing of separation paper insertion. Protects a job for printing with the security function. Print density Default Sets the print density.

  • Page 102: Print Density

    • Print-volume-based Register the controllers using [Clustering] at [Control- Set the number of copies that triggers job split at [Job ler setting] in [Administrator] of RISO Console PS7R. split limit]. Example of "Clustering" of "HC5500 User's Manual for Console" ()p.2-16) is shown.
  • Page 103 Example of Job split An example in which Job split limit is set to "100 (page)" and a job of 240 pages is processed for printing is shown. If Print range is set to 1 - 240 page, the job is split into three jobs of 100 pages, 100pages, and 40 pages. 3-27...

  • Page 104: Security Print

    • A job for which a Security Print is set is not retained in the printer even if a checkmark is placed at [Keep the last page of the job in the printer.] in [Controller setting 2] - [Initial setting] of [Administrator] of RISO Console HC3R.

  • Page 105: Forms

    Forms A form registered in the printer can be selected for overlaying it on the output data for printing. This function is useful for printing two separate originals (separate data) onto both sides of paper respectively. Registration of form • Create form data in advance and register it in the printer by selecting [Form] at [Output mode] on the [Main setting] tab. Registered form file names are displayed in [Form list].

  • Page 106: Form Print Pattern

    Form print pattern Selects whether a form is printed onto the same face as output data (Single side overlay) or onto the reverse side (Double side overlay). ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Double side overlay No form is printed. Fixed form data is printed repeatedly onto the side spec- ified with [Form data print face].
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  • Page 108: Form Data Print Face

    Form data print face If [Double side overlay] is selected at [Form print pattern], set whether to print the form data onto the front side or the back side of paper. The initial setting is [Back]. 3-32...

  • Page 109: Registration Of Form

    Registration of form Forms to be used must be created in a computer in advance and be registered in the printer controller. • If multiple page data is registered as a form, all the pages are registered but only the first page is printed as form data. Remaining data is not used for printing.

  • Page 110: How To Print A Form

    How to Print a Form Create output data to combine with a Select [Form print pattern] on the form and select [Print] from the [File] [Forms] tab. menu of the application. If you select [Double side overlay], select also [Form data print face].

  • Page 111: Environment

    Environment Sets the IP address assigned to this machine and allows the configuration of options connected to this machine to be checked. On Windows 2000/XP, you can display this by clicking [Start], selecting [Printer and Faxes], and opening [Properties] of HC5500. On Mac OS 9/X, the [Environment] tab is displayed on the printer driver setting screen.

  • Page 112: Printer Config

    Printer config. The connection state of options is displayed. When an option is added, the configuration can be set manually. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Multi tray paper feeder Sets whether or not the multi tray paper feeder is installed. If [Not installed] is set, only the Standard Feed Tray can be used.

  • Page 113: About

    About.. The version of the printer driver installed in the computer can be checked. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Plug-in Version of plug-in Model name Model name of the printer PPD file name Name of PPD file installed in the computer 3-37...
  • Page 114 3-38...

  • Page 115: Chapter4 Operation Of Finisher Functions For Both Of Hc3R And Ps7R

    Chapter4 Operation of Finisher Functions for Both of HC3R and PS7R If an optional HC Finisher is installed, the [Finisher] tab is displayed on the printer driver setting screen. This chapter describes the settings of the Finisher functions. For the names of parts, details of functions, method of removing jammed paper, and specifications, re- fer to "HC Finisher Maintenance Guide."...

  • Page 116: Finisher

    Finisher • Check that the [Finisher] tab is displayed on the printer driver setting screen. If the tab is not displayed or is grayed out and cannot be operated, use [Printer config.] on the [Environment] tab to select the configuration of the Finisher that is connected to the printer and click the [Apply] button.

  • Page 117: Add Cover

    Add cover Selects whether or not to add a cover. Select a cover to be added (front cover or back cover) and select the tray in which cover sheets are loaded. Details of Add cover Place a checkmark and click the [Details] button. The [Details] screen is displayed. The following paper sizes can be used for cov- ers: A3/A4/A4-R/B4/B5/B5-R/Ledger/Legal/Letter/Letter-R ~ ~ ~ ~ Paper that can be used for Add cover •...
  • Page 118 ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Put front cover Put back cover Adds a front cover before the first page of prints when Adds a back cover after the last page of prints when out- outputting paper. putting paper. Select front cover tray Select back cover tray Selects the tray in which paper for front covers is loaded.

  • Page 119: Booklet

    Booklet Creates booklets by printing continuous multiple pages with pagination and folding paper in two. Also the folding portion can be stapled. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings OFF (Initial setting) Fold and staple Booklets are not made. Each sheet is output as a sheet Creates booklets by folding paper in two and binding at from an original.
  • Page 120 " processed with RIP and stored into [Storage] or (20 pages). [Archive] of [Job manager] of RISO Console. If you The initial setting is [OFF]. load printed covers in the Cover Sheet Tray and print the body of the document by recalling from the storage or •...

  • Page 121: Stapler

    Stapler Staples printed paper at specified positions. ~ ~ ~ ~ Selectable stapling positions • OFF (initial setting) • Top left 1 position • Left 2 positions • Top right 1 position • Left top 1 position • Right 2 positions •...
  • Page 122 Details of Stapler/Punching If you select an item other than [OFF] at [Stapler] and click the [Details] button, the [Details] screen is displayed. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Binding margin Sets the binding margin width. If you click [Put binding margin] to place a checkmark, the binding margin width can be set from 0 mm to 50 mm in 1 mm increments.

  • Page 123: Punching

    Punching Punches holes in printed paper. If HC Finisher A is connected, 2-hole or 3-hole punching can be made. If HC Finisher B is connected, 2-hole or 4-hole punching can be made. ~ ~ ~ ~ Selectable punching positions • OFF (initial setting) •...

  • Page 124: Output Tray

    Output Tray Selects the tray to which prints are output. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Auto (initial setting) Stacking Tray Outputs paper automatically to a proper tray according Select this tray when printing more than 500 sheets to the setting of Finisher functions. without using any Finisher functions.

  • Page 125: Paper Fold

    Paper Fold Outputs paper that has been folded into two. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings OFF (initial setting) 2-fold Paper fold is not performed. Paper is folded in two. Paper is output to the Booklet tray. ~ ~ ~ ~ Paper that can be used for Paper fold •...
  • Page 126 Details of Paper Fold If you select an item other than [OFF] at [Paper fold] and click the [Details] button, the [Details] screen is displayed. ~ ~ ~ ~ Settings Folding direction Selects whether paper is folded with the print face (first page in duplex printing) inside or outside. The initial setting is [Print inside].

  • Page 127: Chapter5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes measures against driver or utility installation failure and trouble in printing.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting For Installing

    Refer to the page shown below to install again RISO IP Setting Tool. • RISO Controller HC3R-5000 for Windows ... . . )p.1-2 • RISO Controller PS7R-9000/5000 for Windows ..)p.1-9 •...

  • Page 129: Trouble In Printing

    Trouble in Printing Problem Cause and Solution • Printing takes a long time. • A checkmark is displayed at "Collate" in the [Print] dialog box of application software. • Collated printing or non collated print- Clear the checkmark in the [Print] dialog box of the application software and set ing cannot be performed.
  • Page 130 • Browsing/storing account record from Mac OS X Mac OS X Click [Help] in the RISO Console PS7R screen. The account record can be checked from [Account record] of [Custom setting]. [Store in folder] allows the account record to be stored with tab delimiters as a text file. Although a warning message may appear when you try to store, the data is stored.

  • Page 131: Other Trouble

    Select "Auto colour matching" at [Special image setting] on the [Image processing] tab in the printer driver screen according to the file format for photo.)p.3-24 The screen of RISO Console is not dis- The printer IP address setting is not correct.

  • Page 133: Chapter6 Appendix

    Chapter6 Appendix...

  • Page 134: Font List (For Riso Controller Ps7R-9000/5000)

    Font List (For RISO Controller PS7R-9000/5000)

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Numerics Environment ......2-30, 3-35 Error Diffusion ......2-21, 3-20 2-fold .
  • Page 138 Multi-up (Multi-page) ....2-14, 3-14 RISO Wakeup Tool ......1-29 Multi-up (Single page) .

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