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Thank you for purchasing the RISO Controller IS300. RISO Controller IS300 is a controller with a high-performance interpreter that supports networks and PostScript3. This unit allows various functions such as data output and printer monitoring to be used from Windows and Macintosh computers.
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There are three instruction manuals for this product. • “RISO Controller IS300 Setup Guide” (This Manual) This manual describes how to connect the IS300 and the installation procedures for the software that comes with this product. • “RISO Controller IS300 Printer Driver Guide”...
RISO Controller IS300 Overview..................18 Compatible Operating Systems..................18 Printer Driver ........................18 RISO Console........................19 Checking Your RISO Controller IS300 Package ............... 20 Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Computer Connections...................... 22 Printer Connection......................22 Software Installation ......................23 Installation Procedure......................
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Contents Installing on Macintosh (Mac OS)..................33 Installing the RISO IS300 Client Software ................33 Communication settings .....................35 Printer Installation.......................37 Uninstalling the RISO IS300 Software................39 Appendix Troubleshooting......................... 42 Font list ..........................43 Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Vorwort ..........................48 Sicherheitsvorkehrungen....................
Icons Used in This Manual Functions, operations and cautions are described as follows in this manual. Important! describes items where care is necessary or where there are prohibitions. Note describes items where there is particularly helpful information and ones where there is something that should be known.
Notice about Safety and Handling Safety Precautions This section describes the precautions to be observed for the safe use of this unit. Be sure to read this section. Warning Symbols / Icons To use the unit properly and to prevent human injury and damage to property, the following warning symbols are used.
Interface Cable Connection Caution: • Always use interface cables specified by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION and ensure that they are connected to the correct devices with the correct connectors. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire. • Do not damage or tread on interface cables. Do not place heavy objects on the cables or operate the system with loose connections.
Notice about Safety and Handling Warning Labels The following warning labels are attached to the unit for safety purposes. Read these instructions carefully. Never peel off or soil the labels. If the labels are not attached to the unit, contact your service representative. Safety Precautions...
Notice about Safety and Handling Before Starting to Use This section explains precautions that need to be observed when using the unit. Installation Locations Note the following items. • The Location for Installation is determined based on consultations with the customer at the time of delivery. •...
Software for which transferal to third parties is prohibited must be deleted prior to transferal of the unit. Disposal of Consumables and the Unit • For disposal of the IS300, the hard disk and the battery, follow the disposal rules of each municipality. For details, contact each municipality.
Notice about Safety and Handling Part Names and Functions Front side Main Power Switch: Use to turn the power on and off. Important!: • Do not keep pressing the main power switch to termi- nate the operation forcedly. This may cause improper operation of the controller.
Important!: • Switch off the power to both the IS300 and the other device prior to connecting them together. Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or failures. • The permissible voltage for all input/output connectors is 5 V.
After booting the unit, hold down the Reset button until you hear one beep during the idle status of the unit. Release the Reset button within 2 seconds of hearing the one beep. You will hear one more beep, and after the IS300 reboots, the following settings will return to the IS300’s fac- tory default settings.
Notice about Safety and Handling Specifications Principal Controller RISO Controller IS300 Specifications Intel® Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz Memory Hard disk 320GB (user available area* : approximately 280GB) User available area: Job receiving area, Saving hold, archive or form /...
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Notice about Safety and Handling Principal Imposition Multiple copies / N-up / Booklet / Booklet 2-fold Functions Image Processing Contrast / Density Screening: Error diffusion / Dot screen Screen angle Image Position Image position can be adjusted in the vertical and horizontal directions Adjustment from -254 mm (-10") to 254 mm (10").
Before Using the RISO Controller IS300 RISO Controller IS300 is a controller with a high-performance interpreter that supports networks and PostScript3. Combining it with the software that comes with the product enables you to take advantage of a variety of functions.
Before Using the RISO Controller IS300 RISO Console The RISO Console is a utility software that draws out the full capabilities of the RISO Controller IS300. • Accessing the IS300 from your web browser enables you, among other things, to utilize the job manager for output data, and to monitor the printer.
If any components are missing, contact your service representative. Important!: • If the IS300 package was exposed to extreme temperature conditions, wait a few hours before opening the plastic bag packing the IS300 unit. Otherwise, water may condense inside the unit, thus causing damage to electronic components there.
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Before Using the RISO Controller IS300 Checking Your RISO Controller IS300 Package...
• Use a commercial STP cable (Shielded Twist Pair cable) for the LAN cable. Printer Connection Connect the printer to the IS300 using a USB cable. Important!: • Use the USB cable included in the package with your IS300. Computer Connections...
You cannot set the IP address for the IS300 in a situation where the computer using the RISO Management Tool and the IS300 are not connected to the same segment. After you set the IP address for the IS300, you can use the RISO Management Tool even in a situation where the computer using the RISO Management Tool and the IS300 are not connected to the same segment.
Installing the RISO Printer Installer Note: • The RISO Management Tool enables you to set the IP address for the IS300, and also enables you to perform the monitoring and wake-up processes for the IS300. Confirm the IP address with your network administrator.
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Installing on Windows Installing the RISO IS300 Software Note: • Here, the explanation will use a Windows XP screen. • If you have other software applications running, shut them down before installing the software.
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Click the [Install] button. install, and click the [Next] button. Installation begins. • Printer driver This is the printer driver installer for the IS300. Run this when installing the printer driver. • SMAP This software enables you to drag and drop files into the output destination queue and directly execute printing.
• Here, the explanation will use a Windows XP screen. • Confirm the IP address for the IS300 and network settings with your network administrator. Important!: • Before performing the following operations, be sure that the IS300 is connected to the computer. “Computer Connections” p.22 Confirm that the computer and the IS300 are connected to the same network segment.
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[Communication settings] on the RISO con- sole. For details, refer to the separate manual, “RISO Controller IS300 Utility Guide”. • If the IS300 does not reboot, press the power switch on the IS300 main unit to reboot. Installing on Windows...
• Here, the explanation will use a Windows XP screen. • If you have other software applications running, shut them down before installing the software. • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address for the IS300. “Communication settings”...
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• If the manufacturer and the printer model are not displayed, click the [Have Disk] button, and on the folder indicated as the installation desti- nation in step 6 of “Installing the RISO IS300 Software”, open the Driver folder inside the RISO IS300 folder, and select Setup.inf.
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Uninstalling the RISO IS300 Software Perform the following operations to delete (uninstall) the RISO IS300 Software and the printer driver. Note: • Here, the explanation will use a Windows XP screen. • If you have other software applications running, shut them down before uninstalling the software.
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Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Click the [Yes] button. Click the [Uninstall] button. Uninstallation begins. Click the [OK] button. This completes deletion of the RISO IS300 Soft- ware. Installing on Windows...
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Installing on Macintosh (Mac OS) Installing the RISO IS300 Client Software Note: • If you have other software applications running, shut them down before installing the software. Insert the RISO IS300 Software CD- Click the [Agree] button.
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Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Click the [Install] button. Complete the installation. When the dialog box below is displayed, click the [Close] button, and complete the installation. Note: • From the second installation onwards, the IP address setting for the IS300 is configured [Install] button will change to the [Upgrade] next.
Note: • Confirm the IP address for the IS300 and network settings with your network administrator. Important!: • Before performing the following operations, be sure that the IS300 is connected to the computer. “Computer Connections” p.22 Confirm that the computer and the IS300 are connected to the same network segment.
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[Communication settings] on the RISO Con- sole. For details, refer to the separate manual, “RISO Controller IS300 Utility Guide”. • If the IS300 does not reboot, press the power switch on the IS300 main unit to reboot. Installing on Macintosh (Mac OS)
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Printer Installation Note: • Before installing the printer driver, set the IP address for the IS300. “Communication settings” p.35 Add the printer. • Queue Enter the Queue in lowercase in accordance Mac OS v10.5 or later with the type of output you want to achieve.
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Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Note: • [normal] queue Output document data is processed in order on the printer. • [hold] queue Output document data is saved in the IS300. Saved data is processed by giving commands with the RISO Console.
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Uninstalling the RISO IS300 Software Perform the following operations to delete (uninstall) the RISO IS300 Software and the printer driver. Note: • If you have other software applications running, shut them down before uninstalling the software.
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Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Open the Mac OS volume, and open Delete [com.apple.print.custompa- the [Library] - [Printers] - [PPDs] - pers.plist] and [com.apple.print.cus- [Contents] - [Resources] folders. tompresets.plist]. These files do not exist if custom papers are not...
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Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 Installing on Macintosh (Mac OS)
– Click [Search] icon, and refresh the display information. – Confirm that the power is ON for the IS300 and printer. – Confirm that the IS300 and computer and the IS300 and printer are connected correctly. “Computer Connections” p.22 “Printer Connection”...
Für das vorliegende Produkt stehen 3 Handbücher zur Verfügung. “RISO Controller IS300 Setup Guide” (vorliegendes Handbuch) Dieses Handbuch beschreibt das Vorgehen beim Anschließen des IS300 und die Installation der Software, die mit dem Produkt mitgeliefert wurde. • “RISO Controller IS300 Printer Driver Guide”...
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Dieser Abschnitt beschreibt Vorkehrungen, die zur sicheren Benutzung dieser Maschine befolgt werden müssen. Bitte lesen Sie diesen Abschnitt gut durch. Warnungssymbole Damit diese Maschine richtig betrieben wird und Verletzungen sowie Sachschaden vermieden werden, kommen die folgende Warnungssymbole zur Anwendung.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Vorsicht: • Schließen Sie Spannungs- und Schnittstellenkabel gut an. Eine lose Verbindung kann zu einem Kontaktfehler füh- ren und einen Brand verursachen. • Kein beschädigtes Spannungskabel verwenden. Ersetzen Sie ein schadhaftes Spannungskabel durch eines, das dieselben Nennwerte besitzt.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Warnetiketten Die folgenden Warnetiketten sind an der Einheit angebracht, um einen sicheren Betrieb zu gewährleisten. Lesen Sie die Hinweise zum sicheren Betrieb sorgfältig. Entfernen oder verschmutzen Sie die Etiketten niemals. Falls die Eti- ketten nicht angeklebt sind oder wegzufallen scheinen, bzw. wenn sie wegen Verschmutzung nicht gelesen werden können, dann kontaktieren Sie die Servicestelle.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Vor Inbetriebnahme Dieser Abschnitt erläutert Vorsichtsmaßnahmen, die bei der Benutzung der Maschine zu beachten sind. Aufstellungsort Nehmen Sie folgendes zur Kenntnis. • Der Aufstellungsort zur Installation der Maschine wird bei der Lieferung aufgrund einer Absprache mit dem Kunden festgelegt.
Software deren Transfer nicht gestattet ist, muss vor Übergabe der Einheit gelöscht werden. Entsorgung von Verbrauchsmaterial und Einheit • Entsorgen Sie den IS300, die Festplatte und die Batterie gemäß den örtlichen Vorschriften zur Abfallbeseitigung. Wenden Sie sich an ihre örtliche Verwaltung für Einzelheiten.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Teilebezeichnungen und Funktionen Vorderseite Hauptspannungsschalter: Gebrauchen den Strom an- und abzustellen. Wichtig!: • Benutzen Sie nicht den Hauptspannungsschalter, um den Betrieb zwangsweise zu beenden. Dies kann Funktionsstörungen im Kontrollgerät verursachen. Fehleranzeige (orange): Zeigt den Fehlerstatus des Kontrollgeräts an. Bereitschaftsanzeige (grün): Zeigt den Betriebsstatus des Kontrollgeräts an.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Rückseite Auf der Rückseite befinden sich Anschlüsse zur Verbindung des RISO Controller IS300 mit anderen Geräten und die zwei Knöpfe. Wichtig!: • Vor dem Anschließen sind der IS300 sowie das anzuschließende Gerät auszuschalten. Wird der Anschluss bei eingeschalteter Spannung vorgenommen, kann eine Störung auftreten.
Status der Einheit hören. Lassen Sie den Rückstellknopf innerhalb von 2 Sekunden los, nachdem Sie einen Piepton gehört haben. Sie hören einen weiteren Piepton und nach dem Neustart des IS300 sind die folgenden Einstellungen des IS300 auf die Standard-Werkseinstellungen zurückgesetzt.
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Technische Daten Grundspezifikationen Kontrollgerät RISO Controller IS300 Intel® Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz Speicher Festplatte 320GB (durch Benutzer verwendbar* : ca. 280 GB) Durch Benutzer verwendbarer Teil: Jobempfangsteil, Abspeichern von Hold, Archiv oder Formular / Abspeichern des Fonts...
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Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) Grundfunktionen Montage Mehrere Exemplare / N-up / Broschüre / Broschüren-Falz Bildverarbeitung Kontrast / Intensität Rasterung: Stochastisch / Punktraster Rasterwinkel Bildpositioneinstellung Die Bildposition kann in vertikaler und horizontaler Richtung von -254 mm bis +254 mm eingestellt werden. Formularfunktion Formular, Overlay-Funktion Papiereinzug /Auswurf-...