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RISO Printer Driver SF9/SF5 Series USER’S GUIDE Ms6202-35E...
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¢ Descriptive contents in this guide • The reproduction of this guide in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without the permission of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION. • The contents of this guide are subject to change in the future without prior notice for improvement of the product.
Installation (When the printer is used at the first time) Installing the Printer Driver 1. Preparing for the printer Install the RISO Printer Driver into your Prepare for the printer and put the print computer. paper suitable for the original data to be printed out onto the standard tray.
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Basic operation Printing USB Flash Drive USB Flash Drive 2. Setting 3. Printing 4. Completion of printing Open the data you want to print Open the [Print] dialog box on The printer receives the data and out with your computer, select your your PC and click [OK]. The data makes master and prints out the data.
Connecting Methods and Printer Driver types The types of Printer Drivers are as follows: - Printer Driver - USB flash-via-Printer Driver Choose the Printer Driver to install according to your environment. The environment for being connected via cable In the following environment, the Printer Driver should be used. ¢ When connected via USB cable (A 8) USB cable ¢ When connected via network (A 13) Network cable The environment for not being connected via cable...
Table of Contents Procedure before printing ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 Connecting Methods and Printer Driver types ………………………………………………………………… 4 The environment for being connected via cable ………………………………………………………………………… 4 ■ The environment for not being connected via cable …………………………………………………………………… 4 ■ Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver USB Connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 ■...
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Windows 8.1: Manual installation/uninstallation ………………………………………………………………75 Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 75 ■ Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 77 ■ Manual uninstallation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78 ■ Windows 10: Manual installation/uninstallation ………………………………………………………………79 Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 79 ■...
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Chapter Installing the Printer Driver The method of installing the Printer Driver using the installer is described here. USB Connection ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 ■ Network Connection …………………………………………………………………………………………………13 Connecting with PC ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 ■ Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14 ■ USB Flash Drive Output ……………………………………………………………………………………………23 About USB Flash Drive ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
USB Connection Installing the Printer Driver This section describes how to install the Printer Driver for windows supporting the Plug&Play installation when your computer and the RISO printer are connected via USB cable. (Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see 66.) B Y ou are required to have the administrator’s privilege to install the printer driver program in your computer.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Click [Next]. Select [Connect via a USB cable] and click [Next]. Select the printer name you just connected and click [Next].
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When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. H W hen the [Windows Security] dialog appears, continue with installation. The [USB port setting] dialog box appears. Click [OK]. Turn on the RISO printer.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Connect the computer to the RISO printer with an USB cable (Hi-Speed USB, 3 m or less). 1 To the printer’s USB port port 2 T o the PC’s USB port Click [Show “ReadMe” text.]. The ReadMe file is opened. Be sure to read all the instructions and notes on it.
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Right-click on the [Start] icon and click [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers] and open the [Devices and Printers] folder. Open the properties of the printer to which the Printer Driver has been installed. Right-click on the icon of the printer, and select [Printer Properties] in the displayed menu. Click [Print Test Page]. When a message appears, wait for a few seconds and click [Close]. Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive of your computer. B K eep the removed DVD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed.
Connecting with PC ¢ When using the SF5x3 Series Optional network interface card, “RISO NETWORK KIT” is required when connecting the computer to the RISO printer through network to use as a network printer. In advance, connect the RISO printer to the network and configure printer network settings (ex. IP address).
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver This section describes how to install the RISO Printer Driver when the computer is connected to the RISO printer through network. (Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see 66.)
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Click [Next]. Select [Use another connection method] and click [Next].
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Select the printer and click [Next]. B You can also enter the IP address manually. B When you set a transmission system or port optionally, click [Custom installation] and select an existing port or create a new port.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver 3) Click [Next]. 4) Enter the IP address of your printer. Port name will be entered automatically. 5) Click [Next].
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver 6) Select [Custom] and click [Settings]. 7) Select [LPR] for [Protocol], input “lp” as the [Queue Name] under [LPR settings], and place a checkmark in the [LPR Byte Counting Enabled] checkbox. B After the LPR function is added, your computer requires restarting.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Select the printer name to use and click [Next]. B When the selected Printer Driver is already installed, [Procedure of installation] dialog box appears, click [Next]. Click [Next]. You can also change the name of the printer.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Click [Install]. When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. B When the [Windows Security] dialog appears, continue with installation. [Do you want to print a test page?] appears, then click [Yes].
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Click [Finish]. Be sure to restart the computer before using the Printer Driver. If you have checked [Reboot the PC now.], the computer will be shut down and restarted when you click [Finish]. Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive of your computer. B K eep the DVD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed.
(Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see 66.) B Y ou are required to have the administrator’s privilege to install the Printer Driver program in your computer. B T his Printer Driver does not support server OS or printer sharing. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. The installer is started. If the installer does not start up, double-click on the [Setup(.exe)] file in the folder below. For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit] folder For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit] folder B If the [User Account Control] dialog appears, click [Yes] or [Allow] (for Windows Vista).
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Select your language from the drop-down list, then click [OK]. Click [Next]. Select [Output to USB flash drive] and click [Next].
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Select the printer name that has the part “USB” at the end and click [Next]. B When the selected Printer Driver is already installed, [Procedure of installation] dialog box appears, click [Next]. Click [Next]. You can also change the printer name. B When changing the printer’s name, we recommend to leave (USB) in the name.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Click [Install]. When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be installed. B When the [Windows Security] dialog appears, continue with the installation. The following message appears, then click [OK].
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Click [Finish]. Be sure to restart the computer before using the Printer Driver. If you have checked [Reboot the PC now.], the computer will be shut down and restarted when you click [Finish]. Then remove the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM from the DVD-ROM drive of your computer. BKeep the removed DVD-ROM at hand. Printer driver installation is now completed.
Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Create a Folder The procedure of creating a dedicated folder in USB Flash Drive is described here. B W hen printing by using USB Flash Drive, be sure to create a dedicated folder in USB Flash Drive. Printing is disabled from the USB Flash Drive for which a dedicated folder has not been created. B I nstead of the following procedure, you can create a dedicated folder by connecting USB Flash Drive to the printer. Connect the USB Flash Drive to the computer.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver ¢ For the SF5 Series Click the [Layout] tab. ¢ For the SF9 Series Click [Details] in [Output]. When a message appears, click [Yes]. The dedicated folder is created in the USB Flash Drive.
B T he screen in step 7 is not displayed in the SF5 Series. B F or descriptions about each item, refer to Next, print a test page. B W hen changing the name of the folders in USB Flash Drive or moving the original data, use the RISO USB PRINT MANAGER. For details, see the “RISO Utility Software User’s Guide” Printing a test page This section describes the procedures for printing a test page by using the USB flash-via-Printer Driver.
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Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Chapter 1 Installing the Printer Driver Click [Print Test Page]. When a message appears, click [Close]. The data of the test page is saved in USB Flash Drive. Remove the USB Flash Drive from the computer, and connect it to the printer. ¢ For the SF5 Series The printer starts receiving data from the USB Flash Drive. When the printer finishes receiving the data, it automatically starts printing. Set A4/Letter paper in the printer beforehand.
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Chapter Working with the Printer Driver Changing the Printer Driver Configuration ………………………………………………………………………33 Sending and Printing Data …………………………………………………………………………………………37 Setting the Print Conditions ………………………………………………………………………………………41 [Basic] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42 ■ [Layout] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47 ■ [Image] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50 ■ [Advanced] Tab …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53 ■ [Option] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57 ■ [About] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58 ■ Creating a RISORINC-format file …………………………………………………………………………………59 Adding a Local Port for RISORINC Files ………………………………………………………………………………… 59 ■...
[Devices and Printers] folder. Open the [Environment] tab of the [Properties] dialog box. Click the right-hand mouse key on the corresponding RISO printer icon in the printer folder and select [Printer properties] or [Properties] (for Windows Vista) or in the displayed menu. Then click [Environment] in the [Properties] dialog box.
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Job Separator Select [Installed] if your RISO printer is equipped with the Job Separator. Storage Memory* (USB flash-via-Printer Driver is not available) Select [Installed] if your RISO printer is equipped with the Document Storage Card. * Not displayed in the SF5 Series. ¢ Registering Custom Paper Size as Standard You can register custom paper sizes as standard in the [Custom paper entry] dialog box, which can be opened by clicking [Custom paper entry] in the [Environment] tab of the [Properties] dialog box.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver 2) Enter the width, length and name and click [Add]. The registered name appears in the dialog box. B The length of the name can be up to 30 characters. B You can change the unit of length from “mm” to “inch”. Height (Length) Feed direction Width...
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver ¢ Register the Print Colors Register the all print colors which your RISO printer can provide. The print colors registered are displayed in the [Color] drop-down list in the [Basic] tab 42).
Follow the procedures given below to print out document data directly on your RISO printer. If the corresponding RISO Printer Driver has not been installed in your computer yet, install it first, referring to the section “Installing the Printer Driver”...
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Check print conditions. ● Specify the number of copies to be printed within the following range : 1 to 9,999. ● Never fail to deselect the [Collate] box. If it is selected, the master-making operation will be repeated for every copy.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Layout] Tab (refer to 47 for detailed settings) [Image] Tab (refer to 50 for detailed settings) [Advanced] Tab (refer to 53 for detailed settings)
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[Option] Tab (refer to 57 for detailed settings) Start printing. Click [OK] in the [Print] dialog box. The selected document file data is then transmitted to your RISO printer and printed out there as specified in the previous step. When using a USB Flash Drive, data is output to the USB Flash Drive. Disconnect the USB Flash Drive from the computer, connect it to the printer and print the data. For printing procedures, see the User’s Guide of your RISO printer.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Setting the Print Conditions You can set various print conditions over the tabs in the [Properties] dialog box. To open this dialog box, click [Properties] in the [Print] dialog box. B S ome Printer Driver settings are disabled by the settings.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Basic] Tab 1 Original size 4 Color 2 Paper size 5 Job settings 3 Output* 6 Restore default * Not displayed in the SF5 Series. 1 Original size Setting the original size and paper direction.
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B You can select custom-size paper from the drop-down list by registering it beforehand. B The range of paper sizes that can be entered in the [Custom] dialog box depends on your RISO printer. For details, see the User’s Guide of your RISO printer.
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Send the data to your RISO printer, and start printing in the [Auto-process]. Print & Storage The print job is processed and the data is stored in the printer. You can reactivate the stored data on your RISO printer at anytime you like.
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Select the drive that the USB Flash Drive is connected to. The drive detected as the USB Flash Drive appears in the drop-down list. Display a message before deleting data: Select the check box to display a confirmation message on the control panel of your RISO printer before deleting stored data. B Y ou are not allowed to use the prohibited characters as follows for [Job name] and [Owner name].
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver 5 Job settings You can name and register the printer settings you often use. The registered printer settings can be called up. B T o register/delete the printer settings, you are required to have administrator’s privileges to log in to Windows. 1) Make the printer settings in the [Property] dialog box. 2) Clicking [Entry] displays the [Entry] dialog box. 3) The name registered appears in the [Status list:] by entering the name in the column under [Name:] and clicking [Entry].
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Layout] Tab 1 Original size* 6 Binding side 2 Paper size* 7 Fit to printable area 3 Imposition 8 180-degree rotation 4 Pages/sheet 9 Margin-plus 5 Layout order 0 Print position adjustment * The settings are made depending on the settings in the [Basic] tab.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver 4 Pages/sheet When [Multi-up] or [Page layout] is selected, select the number of pages. 2 pages : Imposes 2 original pages on a sheet. 4 pages : Imposes 4 original pages on a sheet. 5 Layout order When [Page layout] is selected, select the imposition order and opening direction.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver 7 Fit to printable area If the original page does not have enough margin for printing, it is normally printed as it is without page size reduction. If the original page has a smaller margin, the part that exceeds the effective print range is not printed out. In such case, if you place a checkmark here, the whole page is printed out by adding a margin (changing the reduction rate) and preventing the edge of the paper from being removed.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Image] Tab Print image 1 Screening type 3 Line art style Grain-touch Grain-touch Screen-covered Screen-covered Screen frequency Solid-look Screen angle 4 Text style 2 Photo type Bold Standard Slim Portrait 5 Color*...
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Screen frequency You can select the frequency of dots per inch (25.4 mm). You can select the value from 38 to 200. The default value is 71. Screen angle You can select the angle of dot direction so as to make adjustments against moire or other problems.
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[IP address of the printer] on the [Environment] tab (A 33) must be set. By clicking on the [Refresh] button the color information of the Drums mounted in your RISO printer will be reflected in the RISO Printer Driver. The acquisition status (Complete/Error) of color information is displayed. In case of “Complete”, the letters in the Ink Color of the printer driver will be indicated in blue.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Advanced] Tab 1 Print speed 7 Output High Speed 8 Program printing 2 Print density 9 Output reversal 3 Interval printing 0 ID print 4 Ink saving 5 Copies a Activate the Confidential mode after job completes 6 Auto Process...
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6 Auto Process You can specify how to process your print jobs on your RISO printer, i.e. to complete them without interruption or to interrupt them after a specified process step. By interrupting your print jobs, you can check print position and quality with test prints before printing process or change the print job flow according to your print requirements.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver 8 Program printing CNot displayed in the SF5 Series. Printing jobs are conducted in sets of copies. One set should contain at least one page. By selecting program printing, you can click [Details].
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When this check box is selected, the remaining master is automatically replaced with a blank one after all specified print jobs are finished. b Output the data after initializing printer Your RISO printer is initialized before receiving print data when this check box is selected. It is recommended to select this check box in most cases.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [Option] Tab 1 Job separator The optional settings are displayed if your RISO printer is equipped with optional devices, which are selected in the [Environment] tab. 1 Job separator You can activate the job separator on your RISO printer and select the timing of separation tape insertion.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver [About] Tab This tab shows the version number, language and model name of your Printer Driver. In case you contact your service representative because of function errors, check this version number and so on beforehand.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Creating a RISORINC-format file It is necessary to create a RISORINC-format file before sending data via FTP. B A RISORINC-format file can only be used with RISO printers. All settings made in the Printer Driver are saved with the file. Adding a Local Port for RISORINC Files Open the Properties dialog box.
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Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Select [Local Port] and click [New Port]. The [Port Name] dialog box opens, therefore input the drive and folder name where to store the RISORINC file (i.e., C:\RISO) and the file name (i.e., RISORINC.prn), and click [OK]. If “C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn” is input for [Port Name], the file named “RISORINC.prn” is saved in the “RISO” folder of the C drive.
Chapter 2 Working with the Printer Driver Selecting a Local Port for RISORINC Files Open the Properties dialog box. See Steps 1 and 2 on Open the [Ports] tab. Place a check mark in the check box of the Local Port for RISORINC files that was added under [Print Port], and [OK]. B A fter creating the RISORINC file using the [Layout] feature, restore the usual print port in the same way you set the Local Port. B I t is convenient to install two RISO Printer Drivers and register one for printer output and the other for RISORINC Files.
Open the original data to convert to RISORINC format, and select [Print] from the [File] menu. Check print conditions. Check that the RISO Printer Driver in which the Local Port has been selected for RISORINC files appears in the [Select Printer] list.
Chapter Uninstalling the Printer Driver The procedure of uninstalling the Printer Driver by using the uninstaller is described here. In the case of uninstallation using the uninstaller, the driver package cannot be deleted. When the driver package needs to be deleted, in such cases as for re-installation of the Printer Driver, uninstall the Printer Driver manually. Uninstall the Printer Driver …………………………………………………………………………………………64...
For Windows Vista/Windows 7: Click [Start]-[All Programs]-[RISO]-[(Your printer model, XX Series)]-[Uninstaller] in this order. For Windows 8.1: Open the “Apps” screen and click [Uninstaller] in the [RISO (Your printer model, XX Series)] group. For Windows 10: Click [Start]-[All apps]-[RISO (Your printer model, XX Series)]-[Uninstaller] in this order.
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Chapter 3 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 3 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Select the printer for which the Printer Driver needs to be uninstalled and click [Next]. Click [Uninstall]. When you place a checkmark in the [Uninstall also User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will also be uninstalled. Click [Finish]. When the Printer Driver has been uninstalled, be sure to restart your computer. When [Reboot the PC now.] is checked, your computer is restarted after [Finish] is clicked.
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Chapter Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver The procedure of installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver without using the installer / uninstaller is described here. Windows Vista: Manual installation/uninstallation ……………………………………………………………67 Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 67 ■ Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 69 ■...
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Windows Vista: Manual installation/uninstallation B T o install the Printer Driver, it is necessary to log on to Windows by the account with the authority to change the system setting (administrator etc.). B P rinter sharing is not supported. Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection Turn the power of the printer on, and connect the USB cable to the printer. Start your computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer. In the [Found New Hardware] window, select [Locate and install driver software] and then [Don’t search online]. Select [I don’t have the disk. Show me other options.], and then [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer. In the [Browse] window, select the inf file of the driver to install. For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM): [Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English]-RISODRV.INF For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM): [Windows 64-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English]-RISODRV.INF Select the printer in use and click [Next]. Restart your computer. Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Printers] in this order, and open the properties of the printer in which the Printer Driver has been installed. Click [Print processor] of the [Details] tab.
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Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Select the following print processor from the list and click it. For a 32-bit OS: R36V8PP For a 64-bit OS: R36V6PP Select [NT EMF 1.008] from the list of default data types, and click [OK]. Print the test page.
Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Printers] in this order, and select [Add a Printer] for starting. Click [Add a local printer] of the [Add a Printer] dialog box. Create the port. In the case of network connection : Create TCP/IP port or LPR port. In the case of USB Flash Drive output : Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). B Y ou cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive. Create any folder, and then create the local port in the folder. Click [Have Disk], and select the inf file of the driver to install. In the case of network connection: For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English]-RISODRV.INF For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English]-RISODRV.INF In the case of USB Flash Drive output: For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English]-[USB flash]-RISODRV.INF...
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall. From the menu that will be displayed by right-clicking on the margin of the [Printers] folder, select [Run as administrator] and then [Server properties]. From the [Driver] tab, select the Printer Driver to uninstall, and click [Delete]. When the [Delete driver and package] dialog opens, select [Delete driver and driver package] to delete the driver and driver package.
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Windows 7: Manual installation/uninstallation B T o install the Printer Driver, it is necessary to log on to Windows by the account with the authority to change the system setting (administrator etc.). B P rinter sharing is not supported. Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection Turn the power of the printer on, and connect the USB cable to the printer. Start your computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer. BDo not proceed to the following steps until [Device driver software was not successfully installed] appears in the task tray. Activate [Device Manager]. Click [Start] icon-[Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Device Manager]. Right-click [Other devices]-[(Your printer name)] and then click [Update Driver Software] from the menu that appears. Click [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer. Click [Browse], select the folder shown below and click [OK]. For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] Select [(Your printer name)] from the list and click [Next]. Click [Close] and restart your computer. Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, right- click on the installed printer and click [Printer properties] from the menu that appears.
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Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Click [Print processor] of the [Advanced] tab. Select the following print processor from the list and click it. For a 32-bit OS: R36V8PP For a 64-bit OS: R36V6PP Select [NT EMF 1.008] from the list of default data types, and click [OK]. Print a test page from the [General] tab. Click [OK] to close the window.
In the case of USB Flash Drive output : Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). B Y ou cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive. Create any folder, and then create the local port in the folder. Create a folder (e.g., C:\RISO) in the C drive, and create a local port (e.g., RISORINC.prn) in that folder. You cannot create a local port in the root of the startup drive. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer.
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall from the printer folder. Click on the existent printer and click [Print server properties] at the top of the window. In the [Drivers] tab, click [Change driver settings]. Select the Printer Driver you want to uninstall, and click the [Delete] button. When the [Remove Driver And Package] dialog opens, select [Remove driver and driver package.] to delete the driver and driver package.
Start your computer. Connect the USB cable to your computer. Activate [Device Manager]. Open the “Apps” screen and click [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Device Manager]. Right-click [Other devices]-[(Your printer name)] and then click [Update Driver Software] from the menu that appears. B If your printer name is not displayed, click [Action]-[Scan for hardware changes]. Click [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer. Click [Browse], select the folder shown below and click [OK]. For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] Select [(Your printer name)] from the list and click [Next]. Click [Close] and restart your computer.
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Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Click [Print processor] of the [Advanced] tab. Select the following print processor from the list and click it. For a 32-bit OS: R36V8PP For a 64-bit OS: R36V6PP Select [NT EMF 1.008] from the list of default data types, and click [OK]. Print a test page from the [General] tab. Click [OK] to close the window.
In the case of USB Flash Drive output : Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). B Y ou cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive. Create any folder, and then create the local port in the folder. Create a folder (e.g., C:\RISO) in the C drive, and create a local port (e.g., RISORINC.prn) in that folder. You cannot create a local port in the root of the startup drive. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer.
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall from the printer folder. Click on the existent printer and click [Print server properties] at the top of the window. In the [Drivers] tab, click [Change driver settings]. Select the Printer Driver you want to uninstall, and click the [Delete] button. When the [Remove Driver And Package] dialog opens, select [Remove driver and driver package.] to delete the driver and driver package.
Connect the USB cable to your computer. Activate [Device Manager]. Right-click on the [Start] icon and click [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Device Manager]. Right-click [Other devices]-[(Your printer name)] and then click [Update Driver Software] from the menu that appears. B If your printer name is not displayed, click [Action]-[Scan for hardware changes]. Click [Browse my computer for driver software]. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer. Click [Browse], select the folder shown below and click [OK]. For a 32-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] For a 64-bit OS: (DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit]-[Driver]-[Windows]-[English] Select [(Your printer name)] from the list and click [Next]. Click [Close] and restart your computer.
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Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Click [Print processor] of the [Advanced] tab. Select the following print processor from the list and click it. For a 32-bit OS: R36V8PP For a 64-bit OS: R36V6PP Select [NT EMF 1.008] from the list of default data types, and click [OK]. Print a test page from the [General] tab. Click [OK] to close the window.
In the case of USB Flash Drive output : Create the local port (C:\RISO\RISORINC.prn, etc.). B Y ou cannot create the local port in the route of the startup drive. Create any folder, and then create the local port in the folder. Create a folder (e.g., C:\RISO) in the C drive, and create a local port (e.g., RISORINC.prn) in that folder. You cannot create a local port in the root of the startup drive. Insert the [RISO Printer Driver] DVD-ROM into your computer.
Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Chapter 4 Manually installing / uninstalling the Printer Driver Manual uninstallation Open [Control Panel]-[Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] in this order, and delete the printer to uninstall from the printer folder. Click on the existent printer and click [Print server properties] at the top of the window. In the [Drivers] tab, click [Change driver settings]. Select the Printer Driver you want to uninstall, and click the [Delete] button. When the [Remove Driver And Package] dialog opens, select [Remove driver and driver package.] to delete the driver and driver package.
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Chapter Appendix Error Message on PC’s Display ……………………………………………………………………………………84 Operation Problems …………………………………………………………………………………………………85 No Printout ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85 ■ Unexpected Print Result …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86 ■ Unexpected Action ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87 ■ Unable to Specify Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87 ■...
Take actions as given below if the following error messages appear in the PC’s display. Message Description Action Replenish paper or check your RISO printer The printer is not ready for This message appears when your printing. RISO printer requires paper or it and the printer cable for poor connection, and (The device is not ready.)
Printer Driver do not match. the print job from the application software. The print job has been canceled Turn off the main power switch of your RISO before completion in the printer. After approximately 10 seconds, turn application software on your it on again.
Images are reduced Do you use the Printer Driver If the name of your RISO printer is different unexpectedly. corresponding to your RISO from the model name of your Printer Driver,...
Driver. Data cannot be output to a USB Flash Drive using an ordinary Printer Driver. Are you using a USB Flash Drive Create a folder just for RISO files in the USB formatted for RISO folders? Flash Drive. Unable to Specify Settings...
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