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- Page 1 Setup Guide Zdgh010j.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
- Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
- Page 3 Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
- Page 4 Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not fol- lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
- Page 5 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
- Page 6 Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
- Page 7 ROM. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
- Page 8 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ... 42 Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....45 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....48 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 ..........51 Macintosh.................... - Page 10 viii...
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Page 11: Getting Started
❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ PostScript capabilities Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 provides the printer with PostScript capabilities. You can use the printer in the Windows or Macintosh environments. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Easy handling for administration You can set up User Codes for individuals or as a unit of a department. - Page 12 Printing Speed 24 ppm 6 ppm 1200 × 600 dpi resolutions Maximum Print Quality Emulation IPDL-C, RICOH-SCRIPT2 Maximum Paper Size Paper Tray: Custom size , length 356mm, width 216mm Paper feed unit: A4, 210 × 297 mm Standard Memory Size...
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Page 13: Printer Drivers For This Printer
⇒ P.39 “Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver” ⇒ P.40 “Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver” ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and PPD (PostScript printer description) files The RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. -
Page 14: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom
Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CD- ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR A utility for the system administrator to manage printers on the network. Reference For the name of PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR you use, see the inside of front cover of this manual. -
Page 15: Guide To The Printer
Guide to the Printer Guide to the Printer Exterior-Front View ZDHH010E Operation Panel Power Switch Contains keys for printer operation and a This switch enables you to turn the print- panel display that shows the printer sta- er power on and off while the main pow- tus. -
Page 16: Exterior-Rear View
Getting Started Inset Grips Front Cover Open Lever Use these grips to lift the printer. There Press this lever to open the front cover. are four grips, two on the left side and Top Cover Open Lever two on the right side of the printer. Press this lever to open the top cover. -
Page 17: Interior
Guide to the Printer Interior ZDGH060J Fuser Cleaner Toner Cartridges A K: black toner This cleans unnecessary toner from the B Y: yellow toner fuser roller. C M: magenta toner Fuser Oil Bottle D C: cyan toner This bottle holds oil used for fusing toner to the paper. -
Page 18: Operation Panel
Getting Started Operation Panel Important ❒ Never press any operation panel key while the Data In indicator on the oper- ation panel is lit or blinking. Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media Enter ZDHS011E { { { { On Line} } } } key Panel Display The display shows the current status of Press this key to switch the printer be-... -
Page 19: Turning The Printer On And Off
Guide to the Printer { { { { U U U U } } } } { { { { T T T T } } } } keys { { { { Reset} } } } key Use these keys to scroll through the se- Pressing this key while offline resets the lected items and to adjust values on the printer to its power on default settings. - Page 20 Getting Started Depress the printer's power switch to turn the printer on. ZDGH080J After the printer is turned on, it takes about four minutes to warm up before being able to print. The following message appears on the operation panel. IPDL-C Warming Up When the printer is turned on, the Power indicator will blink repeatedly.
- Page 21 Guide to the Printer Press the printer's power switch so that it is unlocked from the depressed position. ZDGH080J The Power indicator turns off.
- Page 22 Getting Started...
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Page 23: Installing Options
2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty minutes. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn injury if touched. • Before moving the machine, unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the cord is unplugged abruptly, it could become damaged. -
Page 24: Available Options
Installing Options Available Options You can increase the functionality of the printer by adding options. The follow- ing options can be installed on the printer. Reference For more information about the options, see "Options" in the "Printer Refer- ence" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Do not use options other than those specified in this manual. -
Page 25: Installing The Memory Unit
Installing the Memory Unit Installing the Memory Unit R CAUTION: Open the two levers on the slot • Before installing options, the ma- (A A A A ), insert the memory unit by chine should be turned off and aligning its notch (a) with the unplugged for at least thirty min- guide on the connector, and push utes. - Page 26 Installing Options Insert the printer board into the printer. Fasten both screws. ZDGP020J Note ❒ A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Connect all cables removed in step Plug the printer's power cord back into the printer and the out- let.
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Page 27: Installing The Network Interface Board Type306
Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 R CAUTION: Remove both screws and the met- • Before installing options, the ma- al plate from the printer board. chine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty min- utes. -
Page 28: Connecting The Printer To The Network
Installing Options Insert the printer board into the Connecting the Printer to the printer. Fasten both screws. Network Follow these steps to connect the printer to the network. Confirm that you have the correct network cable. Confirm that the printer's power switch is turned off. -
Page 29: Buttons And Indicators On The Network Interface Board
Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 Buttons and Indicators on the Network Interface Board ZDGX010E Button Hold down this button for more than two seconds to print the network configura- tion page. Hold down this button for more than five seconds to print system log information. -
Page 30: Installing The Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal)
Installing Options Installing the Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal) R CAUTION: • The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause personal injury. Carefully pull the paper tray (tray 1) out of the printer and place it on a flat surface. -
Page 31: Installing The Paper Feed Unit Type206
Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 R CAUTION: Remove the adhesive tape. • It is recommended that at least two persons are used to lift the printer. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal in- jury. - Page 32 Installing Options Remove the screw and securing Set the locking plate on the paper bracket from the paper feed unit. feed unit to the “RELEASE” posi- tion. ZDGP090J Turn off the printer's power switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer. ZDGP110J Remove the paper cassette from Important...
- Page 33 Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206 Align the printer onto the 2 up- Insert the securing bracket re- right pins on the paper feed unit moved in step into the groove and then lower it gently. under the printer, and secure the bracket using the screw removed in step ZDGP130J...
- Page 34 Installing Options ❒ The tray which is selected when Attach the right and left side cov- the printer is turned on can be ers. changed to the paper feed unit using the Operation Panel. ⇒”Using the Operation Panel” in the “Printer Reference” in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD- Important ❒...
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Page 35: Installing The Ad390 (Duplex Unit)
Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) R CAUTION: Remove the three covers from the • Before installing options, the ma- printer as shown in the illustra- chine should be turned off and tion. unplugged for at least thirty min- utes. - Page 36 Installing Options Remove the left side cover. Attach the duplex unit to the printer. Insert the two guide pins on the duplex unit to the cutouts on the paper feed unit, and insert the hooks on the duplex unit to the holes on the printer while slightly lifting up the duplex unit.
- Page 37 Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit) Secure the duplex unit with the Connect the duplex unit cable to two screws, as shown in the illus- the upper socket inside the print- tration. er securely. Make sure the pro- t r u d i n g p a r t o f t h e c a b l e connector is facing downward.
- Page 38 Installing Options Print a configuration page to con- firm that the duplex unit is prop- erly installed. Reference ⇒ "Printing the Configuration Page" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM Note ❒ If the duplex unit is properly in- stalled, you can see “:Dx.x”...
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Page 39: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel
3. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel After installing the optional Network Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . Interface Board, configure it for the network using the printer's operation Use the following table to select panel. - Page 40 Configuring the Printer for the Network A Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } until the fol- Note lowing message appears. ❒...
- Page 41 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel G Repeat steps E E E E and F F F F to spec- Note ify the remaining digit of the ❒ You should set up the server, if IP address. you want to use “RARP+TFTP”, “BOOTP”...
- Page 42 Configuring the Printer for the Network A Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } until the fol- D Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . lowing message appears.
- Page 43 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Note ❒ When the Access Control Ad- dress settings coincide with the masked result of the IP address of the computer, print jobs from that IP address can be accepted by the Network Interface Board.
- Page 44 Configuring the Printer for the Network...
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Page 45: Installing The Printer Driver And Software
For more information about the printer drivers, see P.3 “Printer Drivers for This Printer”. For installing the printer drivers, see P.38 “Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver”or P.42 “Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver”. For more information about the software and utilities, see P.4 “Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM”. - Page 46 • With the IPDL-C printer driver, if you want to set a User Code, you must do it when installing the printer driver. • With the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, only [Off] or [On] can be selected. The numerical value cannot be changed. If [On] is selected, “99999999” is automatically set as a default.
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Page 47: Installing By Auto Run
Installing by Auto Run Installing by Auto Run You can install the IPDL-C printer driver and software, and set them up easily by using Auto Run. Follow these steps to install the IPDL-C printer driver and software on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0. Limitation ❒... -
Page 48: Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. ⇒ P.37 “Installing by Auto Run” Setting up options Note ❒... -
Page 49: Windows 2000 - Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver
Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained.⇒ P.37 “Installing by Auto Run” Note ❒ During installation, the [Digital Signature Not Found] dialog box might appear. In this case, click [Yes] to continue the installation. -
Page 50: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Ipdl-C Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver and Software From the [Option Tray:] and [Total Printer Memory:] boxes, select any options you have installed. Selecting the wrong tray here will make it impossible to use the tray correctly. Selecting the wrong amount of memory here may cause printing problems. Be sure to change this setting whenever you add more memory. - Page 51 Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Installable Options] tab. From the [Option Tray:] and [Total Printer Memory:] boxes, select any options you have installed.
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Page 52: Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows 95/98/Me, you should install both the Windows 95/98/Me PostScript printer driver and the PPD file. Note ❒ Be sure to install the PPD file for Windows 95/98/Me. Do not accidentally in- stall the PPD file for Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0. - Page 53 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows 95/98/Me printer driver is in the following folder in the CD-ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [WIN9X_ME]. Then double- click the folder of the appropriate language. Finally, click [OK].
- Page 54 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Note ❒ When setting up options, you should access the Printer Properties from Win- dows. You cannot set up options when accessing the Printer Properties from an application. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.
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Page 55: Windows 2000 - Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver
Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows 2000, you should install both the Windows 2000 PostScript driv- er and the PPD file. Limitation ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators, and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. - Page 56 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows 2000 printer driver is in the following folder in the CD- ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\WIN2000\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [WIN2000]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Finally, click [Open].
- Page 57 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Setting up options Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
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Page 58: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver With Windows NT 4.0, you should install both the Windows NT 4.0 PostScript driver and the PPD file. Limitation ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. - Page 59 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Click [Browse]. Note ❒ The Windows NT 4.0 printer driver is in the following folder in the CD- ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\NT4\(Language)\ In the box, double-click [DRIVERS], [RPS2] and [NT4]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language. Finally, click [Open].
- Page 60 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
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Page 61: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5
Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 You should install the PPD file for PostScript printing with Adobe PageMaker. Installing the PPD files Close Adobe PageMaker if it is currently running. Press the { { { { SHIFT} } } } key and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. -
Page 62: Macintosh
Installing the Printer Driver and Software Macintosh Use the Macintosh LaserWriter 8 driver that comes with your operating system. Important ❒ For more information about the functions of the LaserWriter 8 printer driver, see the documentation that comes with your operating system. ❒... - Page 63 Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Installing the ColorSync profiles ColorSync profiles make it possible for the printer to print colors of similar in- tensity to those that appear on the computer display. You must install the Col- orSync profiles to use this feature.
- Page 64 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Double-click the [ColorSync™ Profiles] folder in the CD-ROM. Copy all four files in the [ColorSync™ Profiles] folder. The ColorSync profiles are installed. Setting up the PPD file Preparation Confirm that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure.
- Page 65 Note ❒ The screen fonts included on the CD-ROM are as follows: AG-Ricoh, HN- Ricoh, CS-Ricoh, BM-Ricoh, ZC-Ricoh, ZD-Ricoh. Start the Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
- Page 66 Installing the Printer Driver and Software - Screen Fonts Screen fonts are bitmap fonts, which are formed by grouping dots together. Be- cause of this, screen fonts appear jagged on your computer screen when you en- large or reduce them. It is recommended that you install as many different sizes as possible for each font to avoid such jagged appearances.
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Page 67: Index
Windows 95/98/Me, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 42 duplex unit , 14 Windows NT 4.0, IPDL-C , 40 install , 25 Windows NT 4.0, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 48 IP Address , 29 IPDL-C printer driver , 3 {#Enter} key , 8 IPDL-C printer driver... - Page 68 Network Boot , 29 rear cover , 6 {Reset} key , 9 network interface board , 14 install , 17 RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions , v Network Interface Board Operating RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver , 3 Instructions , v RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver...
- Page 69 (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: AP206/SLP6c/C7006 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
- Page 70 UE USA G063-8647...