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Ricoh Aficio GS 106 Operating Instructions Manual

Ricoh Aficio GS 106 Operating Instructions Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Preparing the Machine
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Setting Up the Printer Driver
Other Print Operations
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Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)
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The Functions and Settings of the Machine
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Appendix
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Operating Instructions

Printer Reference

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine. Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) The Functions and Settings of the Machine...
  • Page 2 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. ❖ About This Machine Be sure to read the Safety Information in this manual before using the ma- chine. This manual provides an introduction to the functions of the machine. It also explains the control panel, preparation procedures for using the machine, how to enter text, and how to install the CD-ROMs provided.
  • Page 4 ❖ Other manuals • Manuals for This Machine • Safety Information • Quick Reference Copy Guide • Quick Reference Fax Guide • Quick Reference Printer Guide • Quick Reference Scanner Guide • PostScript 3 Supplement • UNIX Supplement • Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ...i How to Read This Manual ...1 Symbols ...1 Display Panel...2 Reading the Display and Using Keys...3 Printer Features Menu ...4 Using the Bypass Tray ...8 Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray ...8 Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type of the Bypass Tray...11 Using the One Sheet Bypass Tray ...16 Inserting Paper into the One Sheet Bypass Tray...16...
  • Page 6 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties...65 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ...65 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...67 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...69 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...71 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ...73 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ...73...
  • Page 7 4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? ... 121 PictBridge Printing ... 122 What Can Be Done on This Machine...124 Index Printing ...125 Trimming ...126 Date and File Name Printing ...126 Paper Size...127 Image Print Size...128 Multi-Image-Layout ...129 Printing Quality...130 Color Matching ...130...

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

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

  • Page 10: Display Panel

    Display Panel This section describes configuration using the display panel when the printer function is selected. Operational status or messages Displays current machine status, such as “Ready”, “Offline”, and “Printing...”. [JobReset] Press to cancel the current print job. If you press it when the machine is offline and Hex Dump is selected, Hex Dump is canceled.

  • Page 11: Reading The Display And Using Keys

    Reading the Display and Using Keys This section explains how to read the display and using the selection key for the initial display. Scroll keys Press to move the cursor in each direc- tion, step by step. When the {U}, {T}, {V}, or {W} key ap- pears in this manual, press the scroll key of the same direction.

  • Page 12: Printer Features Menu

    Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and meanings of functions on Printer Feature. Printer Feature screen appears when you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List/Test Print Multiple Lists Config. Page Error Log Menu List PCL Config./Font Page...
  • Page 13 ❖ System Menu Print Error Report Auto Continue Memory Overflow Auto Delete Temporary Jobs Auto Delete Stored Jobs Memory Usage Duplex Copies Blank Page Print Printer Language Sub Paper Size Page Size Letterhead Setting Bypass Tray Priority Edge to Edge Print Default Printer Lang.

  • Page 14: Host Interface

    ❖ Host Interface Menu I/O Buffer I/O Timeout ❖ PCL Menu Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number Point Size Font Pitch Symbol Set Courier Font Ext. A4 Width Append CR to LF Resolution ❖ PS Menu (optional) Menu Data Format Resolution Colour Setting...
  • Page 15 ❖ PDF Menu (optional) Menu Change PDF Password PDF Group Password Resolution Colour Setting Colour Profile Note ❒ Depending on which optional units you have installed or the printer lan- guage you have selected, some options are not displayed. ❒ Depending on the security settings, you might not be able to set certain op- tions.

  • Page 16: Using The Bypass Tray

    Using the Bypass Tray Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”, About This Machine. Important ❒ The following functions are disabled when printing from the bypass tray: •...
  • Page 17 Lift up the paper guide release lever. Adjust the paper guides to the paper size, and then gently insert paper face up into the bypass tray. Extender Paper guides • Open out the extender to support paper sizes larger than A4 L, 8 •...
  • Page 18 Push down the paper guide release lever. Set the paper size using the printer driver or the control panel. Note ❒ Paper within the following dimensions can be set in the bypass tray: • Vertical: 90 - 305 mm (3.55 - 12 in.) •...

  • Page 19: Setting The Paper Size And Paper Type Of The Bypass Tray

    Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type of the Bypass Tray This describes how to set paper size of the bypass tray. By default, use the printer driver for setting paper size. For details, see the printer driver Help. Important ❒...
  • Page 20 Select [Printer Bypass Paper Size] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Reference See the printer driver Help about the settings from the printer drivers.
  • Page 21 Select [System Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Tray Paper Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Printer Bypass Paper Size] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 22 Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Note ❒ If the printer driver is not used, select [Machine Settings] from [Bypass Tray Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Set- tings Guide). Set paper size using the control panel. Reference For printer driver settings, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 23 Select [Paper Type: Bypass Tray] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select paper type from the menu using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Note ❒...

  • Page 24: Using The One Sheet Bypass Tray

    Using the One Sheet Bypass Tray Inserting Paper into the One Sheet Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the One Sheet bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”, About This Machine.
  • Page 25 Open the One Sheet bypass tray. Open the One Sheet output tray. The sheet inserted into the One Sheet bypass tray is printed out only from the One Sheet output tray. Adjust the paper guides to the paper size, and then gently insert a sheet face up into the One Sheet bypass tray.
  • Page 26 Set paper size using the printer driver and the control panel. For details, see p.19 “Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type of the One Sheet Bypass Tray”. Note ❒ Paper within the following dimensions can be set in the One Sheet bypass tray: •...

  • Page 27: Setting The Paper Size And Paper Type Of The One Sheet Bypass Tray

    Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type of the One Sheet Bypass Tray This describes how to set paper size and paper type of the One Sheet bypass tray. To print using the One Sheet Bypass tray, set the paper size and paper type using the printer driver and the control panel.
  • Page 28 Select [Paper Size: 1-Sheet Bypass] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Reference See the printer driver Help about the settings from the printer drivers.
  • Page 29 Select [System Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Tray Paper Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Paper Size: 1-Sheet Bypass] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Custom Size] using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key.
  • Page 30 Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Reference For printer driver settings, see the printer driver Help. Setting Thick Paper, OHP Transparencies, or Envelopes To print using the One Sheet Bypass tray, set the paper type using the printer driver and the control panel.
  • Page 31 Select [Paper Type: 1-Sheet Bypass] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select a paper type from the menu using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Note ❒...

  • Page 33: Preparing The Machine

    1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
  • Page 34 Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows Me Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b IEEE 1394 (IPv4 over 1394) ❖...
  • Page 35 Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. Note ❒ In an IPv6 environment, Netware servers cannot be used. Reference See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of network printer.

  • Page 36: Local Connection

    Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via parallel, USB, IEEE 1394 (SCSI print), and Bluetooth connections. Windows operating system version determines the available connection meth- ods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98: Parallel connections •...

  • Page 37: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver This section explains how to install the printer driver. There are two ways to in- stall the printer driver: using Quick Install, which installs the settings at once, or installing the appropriate driver according to the port you want to use. Quick Install Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 38: Installing The Printer Driver For The Selected Port

    Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. A message about restarting the computer appears. Restart the computer to complete installation. Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD-ROM. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete.
  • Page 39 The message to quit all other applications appears. Quit all applications, and then click [Next >]. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading through its contents, click [Yes]. Click [Full install] or [Custom Install]. [Full install] installs all required applications: DeskTopBinder Lite and Smart- DeviceMonitor for Client.
  • Page 40 Preparing the Machine Windows XP, Windows Server 2003: Open the [Printers and Faxes] window from the [Start] menu. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. Click the icon of the machine you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties appear. Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].
  • Page 41 Select the printer driver you want to use in the [Select Program] dialog box. You can select several printer drivers. Click [Next >]. Select the machine model you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings.
  • Page 42 Preparing the Machine Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See “When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver”, Trouble Shooting.
  • Page 43 In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://printer's address/printer” as the print- er's address. If the server authentication is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://printer's address/printer” (Internet Explor- er 5.01, or a higher version must be installed). (example IP address: 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer https://192.168.15.16/printer...
  • Page 44 Preparing the Machine Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See “When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver”, Trouble Shooting.
  • Page 45 Enter the printer name or IP address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When the device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”. Click [Next >].
  • Page 46 Preparing the Machine Using the LPR Port This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver using the LPR port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 47 Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Configure the default printer as necessary. Click [Continue]. The printer driver installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation.

  • Page 48: Using As A Windows Network Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a Windows Network Printer This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the printer as a Windows network printer. To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting “Network printer server”, and then select the Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.
  • Page 49 Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  • Page 50: Using As A Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This describes how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 51 Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK]. Double-click the name of the NetWare file server on the network tree. The created queue is displayed. Select the print queue, and then click [OK]. Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port:]. Click [Continue].

  • Page 52: Form Feed

    Preparing the Machine Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer may not print properly. Follow the procedure below to disable form feed according to the operating sys- tem used: •...

  • Page 53: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the compu- ter and no print jobs are in progress. The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine.
  • Page 54 Preparing the Machine Insert the printer driver. Click [Search for the best driver for your device. [Recom- mended]], and then click [Next >]. Select the [Specify a location:] check box, and then click [Browse...]. The [Browse for Folder] dialog box appears. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 55: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB”...

  • Page 56: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.
  • Page 57 Select the [Include this location in the search] check box under [Search for the best driver in these location], and then click [Browse] to select the printer driver lo- cation. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: •...

  • Page 58: Printing With Parallel Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Parallel Connection This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the par- allel port. To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when install- ing the printer driver. Important ❒...
  • Page 59 After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete.

  • Page 60: Installing The Printer Driver Using Ieee 1394 (Scsi Print)

    Preparing the Machine Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine. Important ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print during installation. ❒ Do not connect IEEE 1394 or USB devices to the computer or turn on another printers during installation.
  • Page 61 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • If Auto Run starts, click [Cancel], and then [Exit]. • To disable Auto Run, press the left {Shift} key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finishes reading from the CD-ROM.

  • Page 62: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003

    Preparing the Machine Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 This describes how to install the printer driver to the computer with Windows XP or Windows Server 2000 installed, using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print). Important ❒ SCSI print must be set to “active” from the control panel. For details, see Net- work Guide.
  • Page 63 Follow the on-screen instructions. If the printer driver has already been installed, the printer icon is added to the [Printers and Faxes] window. In this case, printer driver installation is not nec- essary. Even if the printer driver is already installed, the message “Found New Hard- ware Wizard”...

  • Page 64: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print using with Bluetooth devices. Supported Profiles Refer the following supported profiles for Bluetooth connection. ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP.

  • Page 65: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Printing with Bluetooth Connection To install the printer driver, follow the procedure used to install parallel interface. Important ❒ To install the printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional or Win- dows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers per- mission.

  • Page 66: Configuring Security Mode Settings

    Preparing the Machine Configuring Security Mode Settings This describes how to coufigure the security mode settings. Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. On the [Tools] menu, click [Security Mode]. The [Security Mode] dialog box appears. Select the security mode in the [Security Mode:] list. If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password.

  • Page 67: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.61 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed di- rection settings to be automatically sent to the printer.
  • Page 68 Preparing the Machine ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be in- stalled, and TCP/IP must be used. • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS printer driver.

  • Page 69: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

  • Page 70: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Preparing the Machine Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To in- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.

  • Page 71: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the .ppd extension in the folder “DRIVERS\PS\WIN9X_ME \(Language)\DISK1”...
  • Page 72 Preparing the Machine...

  • Page 73: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.
  • Page 74 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95 / 98 / Me.

  • Page 75: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrator and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 76 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 2000.

  • Page 77: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 78 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows XP.

  • Page 79: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 80 Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application.

  • Page 81: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 82 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95 / 98 / Me.

  • Page 83: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 84 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 85: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 86 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

  • Page 87: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 88 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...]. The [Default] dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help.

  • Page 89: Other Print Operations

    3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the machine for printing, without having to open a PDF application. Important ❒ This function is possible only when the optional PostScript 3 unit is installed. ❒...
  • Page 90 Other Print Operations DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF files directly. On the [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next] repeatedly until the [Printing Function3] screen appears. On the [Printing Function3] screen, click [Add...] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties].
  • Page 91 Printing PDF Password-Protected Documents Follow the procedure below to print password-protected PDF files. In the Windows [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next] repeatedly until the [Printing Function3] screen appears. On the [Printing Function3] screen, click [Properties...] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties].

  • Page 92: Using Commands

    Other Print Operations PDF Direct Print Properties Setting name: Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) Change Icon... Changes the icon displayed on the tool bar. Printer: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that sup- port PDF direct printing. Duplex Prints on both sides of sheets.

  • Page 93: Unauthorized Copy Control

    Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Unauthorized Copy Control consists of two functions: [Data security for copying] and [Mask type:]. Important ❒ This function is designed to discourage copying of confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.

  • Page 94: Using [Data Security For Copying]

    Other Print Operations Using [Data security for copying] You can embed a pattern by setting it in the printer driver. ❖ Setting [Data security for copying] in the printer driver • Select the [Data security for copying] checkbox. You can also enter the text in the [Text:] box.
  • Page 95 Note ❒ When printing a document that is set with [Data security for copying], the ma- chine does not require the optional Copy Data Security unit to be installed. The Copy Data Security unit is required when copying or storing a document protected by gray overprint.

  • Page 96: Using [Mask Type:]

    Other Print Operations Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. •...

  • Page 97: Important Notice

    Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (pref- erably 70 to 80 pt) and character angle to between 30 and 40 degrees. ❒...

  • Page 98: Using The Print Job Function

    Other Print Operations Using the Print Job Function This describes how to print files stored in the machine. Print files stored in the machine can be printed. You can select the print files from the Job List or User ID screen. You can print or delete the print jobs saved in the machine which is sent from computers.
  • Page 99 ❖ Job List If you press [Job List] when selecting the type of print jobs after [Prt.Jobs] is pressed in the printer screen, the following screen appears: The type of print jobs Displays the type of the print job you select.
  • Page 100 Other Print Operations ❖ User ID If you press [User ID] when selecting the type of print jobs after [Prt.Jobs] is pressed in the printer screen, the following screen appears: The type of print jobs Displays the type of the print job you select.

  • Page 101: Printing From The Print Job Screen

    Printing from the Print Job Screen This section gives instruction about Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After you have checked the result, remaining sets can be printed or canceled using the ma- chine's control panel.
  • Page 102 Other Print Operations Printing a Sample Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement. Important ❒...
  • Page 103 Select the file you want to print using {T} or {U}, and then press [Print]. Enter the new number of sets using the number keys. You can enter up to 999 sets. Press {Clear/Stop} to correct any entry mistakes. Press [Print]. The remaining sets are printed.
  • Page 104 Other Print Operations Deleting Sample Print Files If you are not satisfied with the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable. Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Prt.Jobs].

  • Page 105: Locked Print

    Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents on the machine over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data using the display panel once it is stored in this machine. When using Locked Print, it is not possible to print unless a password is entered on the machine's display panel.
  • Page 106 Other Print Operations Printing a Locked Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Locked Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Locked Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement. Important ❒...
  • Page 107 Select the file you want to print using {T} or {U}, and then press [Print]. The password screen appears. Enter the password using the number keys, and then press the {OK} key. The print confirmation screen appears. A confirmation screen will appear if the password is not entered correctly. Press [Exit] to enter the password again.
  • Page 108 Other Print Operations Deleting Locked Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Prt.Jobs]. Select [Locked Print Jobs] using {T} or {U}, and then press [Job List]. A list of Locked Print files stored appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to delete using {T} or {U}, and then press [Delete].

  • Page 109: Hold Print

    Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold a file in the machine, and print it from the computer or the machine's control panel later. Important ❒ A Hold Print file cannot be stored if: • the total number of Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print files in the machine is over 100.
  • Page 110 Other Print Operations Start printing from the application’s [Print] dialog box. The Hold Print job is sent to the machine and stored. On the machine’s control panel, press the {Printer} key to display the print- er screen. Press [Prt.Jobs]. Select [Hold Print Jobs] using {T} or {U}, and then press [Job List]. A list of a print files stored in the machine appears.
  • Page 111 Deleting Hold Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Prt.Jobs]. Select [Hold Print Jobs] using {T} or {U}, and then press [Job List]. A list of a Hold Print files stored in the machine appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed.

  • Page 112: Stored Print

    Other Print Operations Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later. Jobs are not deleted after they are printed, so the same job need not be resent in order to print multiple copies.
  • Page 113 Printing a Stored Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement in- cluded.
  • Page 114 Other Print Operations Select [Stored Print Jobs] using {T} or {U}, and then press [Job List]. A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine appears. You can print files also by pressing [User ID]. For details, see p.108 “Printing from the User ID Screen”.
  • Page 115 Deleting Stored Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Prt.Jobs]. Select [Stored Print Jobs] using {T} or {U}, and then press [Job List]. A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to delete using {T} or {U}, and then press [Delete].

  • Page 116: Printing From The User Id Screen

    Other Print Operations Printing from the User ID Screen This describes how to print the files saved in the machine from the User ID screen. Printing the Selected Print Job On the Printer screen, press [Prt.Jobs]. Select a type of print jobs you want to print using {T} or {U}, and then press [User ID].

  • Page 117: Printing All Print Jobs

    Press [Print]. The selected file is printed. To cancel printing, press [Cancel]. Reference For details about printing each type of print job, see the followings: p.93 “Sample Print” p.97 “Locked Print” p.101 “Hold Print” p.104 “Stored Print” Printing All Print Jobs On the Printer screen, press [Prt.Jobs].
  • Page 118 Other Print Operations Note ❒ After printing is completed, Sample Print, Locked Print, and Hold Print files are deleted. ❒ You cannot select a print job that is not stored under the selected user ID. ❒ If you select multiple Sample Print files and do not specify the number of sets on the confirmation screen, one set less than the number specified on the computer is printed for every selected document.

  • Page 119: Form Feed

    Form Feed This section gives instructions for operating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the machine has run out. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following functions are set: •...
  • Page 120 Other Print Operations Select the tray for form feed using {T} or {U} from those that appear on the display panel, and then press the {OK} key. If you want to print after adding paper to the tray, select the tray after loading the correct paper.

  • Page 121: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Follow this procedure for canceling the print job if the message prompting form feed appears. Press [JobReset]. Press [Current]. The confirmation message appears. To resume printing jobs, press [Resume]. Press [Yes] to cancel the print job. Press [No] to return to the previous display.

  • Page 122: Canceling A Print Job

    Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the control panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel Press [JobReset] on the display panel or the {Clear/Stop} key on the control panel.

  • Page 123: Windows - Canceling A Print Job From The Computer

    Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the computer You can cancel a print job from the computer if transferring print jobs is not com- pleted. Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, showing all print jobs currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 124: Checking The Error Log

    Other Print Operations Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.

  • Page 125: Spool Printing

    Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a computer to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ During Spool Printing, the hard disk is accessed and the Data In indicator blinks.

  • Page 126: Collate

    Other Print Operations Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data trans- mitted from a computer in memory. The following are the two types of collate: Important ❒...
  • Page 127 Note ❒ You can set Collate in the RPCS printer driver. ❒ If Auto Continue occurs on the first set, Collate will be canceled. ❒ If forced printing occurs on the first set, Collate will be canceled. ❒ If a document with mixed paper sizes or sizes larger than A4, 8 it can only be collated, even if Rotating Collate has been selected.
  • Page 128 Other Print Operations...

  • Page 129: Direct Printing From A Digital Camera (Pictbridge)

    4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this machine using a USB cable. This allows you to print photographs taken using the digital camera directly by operating the digital camera. Before you can use this function, the machine requires the following options: •...

  • Page 130: Pictbridge Printing

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start PictBridge printing on this machine. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent. If you do, printing will fail. ❒ The USB host interface board is supplied with a USB cable and a hook onto which you can roll up and hang the cable.
  • Page 131 The machine receives settings from the digital camera and starts printing. Note ❒ Since printing conditions are specified on the digital camera, specifiable parameters depend on the particular digital camera. For details, see the digital camera's manual. ❒ Some digital cameras require settings for manual PictBridge operation. For details, see your digital camera's manual.

  • Page 132: What Can Be Done On This Machine

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What Can Be Done on This Machine This machine can perform the following functions using its PictBridge feature. The settings available for these functions are as follows: • Single image printing • Selected image printing •...

  • Page 133: Index Printing

    Index Printing ❖ A3 (297 × 420) Horizontal images × vertical images (in) 12 × 16 16 × 12 ❖ A4 (210 × 497) Horizontal images × vertical images (in) 8 × 12 12 × 8 ❖ A5 (148 × 210) Horizontal images ×...

  • Page 134: Trimming

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Trimming Use this function to print only the inside of the trimming area specified on the digital camera. -- Trimming area Date and File Name Printing Use this function to print the date and/or file name under the image. In the above figure, “aaaaa”...

  • Page 135: Paper Size

    Paper Size Use this function to print on paper with the size specified on the digital camera. Paper size name 2L (5” × 7”) Postcard 100 mm × 150 mm 4” × 6” 8” × 10” ” × 11”) Letter (8 11”...

  • Page 136: Image Print Size

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Image Print Size Use this function to print images with the size specified on the digital camera. -- indicates the image size specified on the camera. You can specify the following image print sizes: ❖...

  • Page 137: Multi-Image-Layout

    Multi-Image-Layout Use this function to print multiple images on the specified paper. The number of images that can be printed on one page is as follows: Paper size 2L (5” × 7”) Postcard 100 mm × 150 mm 4” × 6” 8”...

  • Page 138: Printing Quality

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) The number and arrangement of images that can be specified are as follows: Number of images Note ❒ A form feed may be inserted between images depending on the digital cam- era in use. ❒...

  • Page 139: Paper Type Specification

    Paper type Specification This function sends the machine's paper type information to the digital camera. The names of paper types displayed on the digital camera's screen are different to the names displayed on the machine. Use the table below to match the paper types.

  • Page 140: Exiting Pictbridge

    Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit the PictBridge mode. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while data is being sent to the machine. If you do, printing will fail. Check the control panel of this machine is displaying the “Ready”...

  • Page 141: Other Reference Information

    Other Reference Information For further details about printing on this machine, see the following: Reference Fore details about paper size, paper type, or tray settings, see General Settings Guide. Other Reference Information...
  • Page 142 Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)

  • Page 143: The Functions And Settings Of The Machine

    5. The Functions and Settings Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and therefore contain all the functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and setting items used for configuring the model you are using. Reference For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.

  • Page 144: List Of The Setting Items

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine List of the Setting Items Web Image Monitor The following tables show Web Image Monitor items that can be viewed or mod- ified depending on the selected mode on the Web browser. Select one of the following modes to log on Web Image Monitor: •...
  • Page 145 ❖ Printer: Print Jobs Menu Print Job List ❖ Job • Job List Menu Current/Waiting Jobs Job History • Printer Menu Job History Error Log • Fax History Menu Transmission Reception LAN-Fax ❖ Address Book Menu Address Book User mode Read/Modify Read/Modify User mode...
  • Page 146 The Functions and Settings of the Machine ❖ Configuration • Device Settings Menu System Paper Date/Time Timer Logs E-mail Auto E-mail Notification On-demand E-mail Notifi- cation File Transfer User Authentication Man- agement Administrator Authentica- tion Management Program/Change Adminis- trator LDAP Server •...
  • Page 147 • Interface Menu Interface Settings • Network Menu IPv4 IPv6 NetWare AppleTalk SNMP SNMPv3 SSDP Bonjour System Log • Security Menu Network Security Access Control IPP Authentication SSL/TLS Site Certificate Device Certificate • RC Gate Menu Setup RC Gate Update RC Gate Firmware RC Gate Proxy Server •...
  • Page 148 The Functions and Settings of the Machine • Extended Feature Settings Menu Startup Setting Extended Feature Info Install Uninstall Administrator Tools Copy Extended Features Copy Card Save Data Note ❒ Some items are not displayed depending on the security settings. User mode None Read/Modify...

  • Page 149: Telnet

    telnet The following telnet can be used with the machine: access, appletalk, authfree, autonet, bonjour (rendezvous), btconfig, device- name, dhcp, diprint, dns, domainname, help, hostname, ifconfig, info, ipp, ipv6, lpr, netware, passwd, prnlog, route, set, show, slp, smb, snmp, sntp, spoolsw, sprint, ssdp, ssh, status, syslog, upnp, web, wiconfig, wins Settings that can be used with PostScript 3 The following PostScript 3 settings can be used with the machine:...
  • Page 150 The Functions and Settings of the Machine...

  • Page 151: Appendix

    Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component 600 × 600 dpi Resolution 300 × 300 dpi Printing speed • Color: 6 ppm • B & W: 15 ppm (A4K, 8 Printing speeds depend on the machine.
  • Page 152 Appendix Component USB Interface (Standard) Note ❒ When using MacOS, use only the standard USB interface. The optional USB interface board is not supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with MacOS 9.2.2, only USB 1.1 is supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Windows Me, install USB Printing Support.

  • Page 153: Options

    Options Important ❒ The optional IEEE 1394 interface board, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, the IEEE 1284 interface board, and Bluetooth interface unit cannot be installed concurrently. IEEE 1394 Interface Board Type B ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1394 ❖ Interface: IEEE std 1394-1995 compliant IEEE std 1394a-2000 compliant ❖...
  • Page 154 Appendix IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1284 ❖ Required cable: Standard IEEE 1284 compliant Micro Centronics 36 pin cable IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H ❖ Transmission spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒...
  • Page 155 Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM band ❖ Data Transmission Speed: 723 kbps Note ❒ The transmission speed is adjusted according to factors such as the dis- tance and obstacles between the devices, radio signal condition and Blue- tooth adaptor.

  • Page 156: Index

    INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 Bypass tray setting the paper size Canceling a job Windows Collate Control keys Control panel hold print locked print printer features sample print stored print Custom size paper printing, bypass tray Direct Printing from a Digital Camera Display panel Envelope printing, bypass tray...
  • Page 157 PageMaker PDF Direct Print PictBridge Camera Memo Printing Color Matching Date and File Name Printing Exiting PictBridge Form Printing Image Print Size Index Printing Multi-image-layout Other Reference Information Paper Size Paper type specification PictBridge Printing Printing Quality Trimming What Can Be Done on This Machine What is PictBridge? Printer Features Menu Printer language...
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  • Page 159 Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer/Scanner Controller + Copy Machine Model Number: SGC 1506/GS 106/LD215c/Aficio 615C Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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