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Ricoh AP2600N User Manual

Ricoh ap2600n: user guide
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  • Page 1: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To ensure safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. Printed Manuals Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer. Setup Guide Provides information about setting up the printer and its options.

  • Page 3: Setup Guide

    Setup Guide 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 4 For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 5 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Micro- soft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Novell, Netware, NDS are registered trademarks or Novell, Inc. ® PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. ®...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. 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 followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to...
  • Page 7 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 8: Energy Star Program

    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 9 Manuals for This Printer Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.

  • Page 10: How To Read This Manual

    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.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Features of This Printer ................1 Printer Drivers for This Printer..............2 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM........4 Guide to This Printer ................. 6 Mainframe ..................... 6 Operation Panel .................... 9 2. Installing Options Available Options ..................
  • Page 12 4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installation Method.................. 43 Installing by Auto Run ................45 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ............ 46 Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ......46 Windows 2000 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ....... 47 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ......

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started Features of This Printer This printer is designed especially for office workgroups, both for shared usage within a network environment, and for one-to-one usage by being connected di- rectly to the computer. Time Saving Superior features save time on print tasks. •...

  • Page 14: Printer Drivers For This Printer

    Getting Started Printer Drivers for This Printer Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. The following drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Printer Language PCL 6 PCL 5e RPCS PostScript3 Operating system Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me...
  • Page 15 Printer Drivers for This Printer Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files The Adobe Postscript printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Adobe PostScript printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The PPD files allow the printer driver to enable the printer specific functions.

  • Page 16: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CD- There are two CD-ROMs that comes with this printer. One is labeled “Operating Instructions” and the other is “Drivers and Utilities”. The following items are in- cluded on the two CD-ROMs separately. Agfa Font Manager Helps you to install new screen fonts, or organize and manage fonts already installed on the system.
  • Page 17 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM PortNavi A utility that helps you to use the network printer effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. This manual provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Drivers and Utilities”. Reference For more information about PortNavi, see the Network Interface Board Operating Instructions provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled...

  • Page 18: Guide To This Printer

    Getting Started Guide to This Printer Mainframe Exterior ZCEH141N.eps Paper Size Dial Bypass Tray Adjust this dial to match the size and Use to print onto thick paper, OHP feed direction of the paper loaded in transparencies, adhesive labels, cus- the paper tray.
  • Page 19 Guide to This Printer Output Tray Extension Paper Tray (Tray 1) Pull out this extension when printing Loads up to 250 sheets of plain paper on long paper. (80 g/m , 20 lb) into this tray for print- ing. Operation Panel See “Paper and Other Media Supported Contains keys for the printer opera- by this Printer”...
  • Page 20 Getting Started Interior Zceh230j.eps Toner Cartridge Transfer Roller Cover Includes toner and a photoconductor Open this cover when replacing a unit. transfer roller. When “Replace Toner Cartridge” ap- Transfer Roller pears on the panel display, replace When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- this unit.

  • Page 21: Operation Panel

    Guide to This Printer Operation Panel KirKey-US.eps Menu On Line Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In { { { { Online} } } } key Panel display Shows the current status of the printer Press this key to switch the printer be- and error messages.
  • Page 22 Getting Started { { { { Escape} } } } key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the panel display. { { { { Enter #} } } } key Press this key to execute menu items se- lected on the panel display.

  • Page 23: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Be sure to turn off the printer and wait for about an hour before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn. • When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the printer, oth- erwise the printer might fall and cause personal injury.

  • Page 24: Available Options

    Installing Options Available Options The following options can be installed to the printer. Exterior Zceh150j.eps Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 (Tray 2 Envelope Feeder Type 2600 or Tray 3) You can load up to 60 envelopes (72- 90g/m , 19-24Ib) into the tray. You can load up to 500 sheets (60- 105g/m , 16-28Ib) of plain paper into...
  • Page 25 Available Options 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 CS380 (Mailbox) You can shift and sort the printings. You can sort the printings and also de- liver them to each tray separately. Note Note The 1-bin Shift Sort Tray and the Mailbox cannot be installed to the The 1-bin Shift Sort Tray and the printer at the same time.
  • Page 26 Installing Options Type 2 Printer : Interior Note See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 or Type 2) you have. ZDDP220E.eps Memory Unit TypeB 64MB Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 You can increase the amount of mem- You can use the “Collate”, the “Sam- ory up to 96MB.

  • Page 27: Installing Options

    Installing Options Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape from Installing Paper Feed Unit the Paper Feed Unit. Type 2600 Zcex390j.eps Important Do not slide more than one paper tray out at the same time. Having more than one paper tray filled with paper in a fully extended po- sition could cause the machine to fall down.

  • Page 28: Installing Envelope Feeder Type 2600

    Installing Options Installing Envelope Feeder ZDDH052N.eps Type 2600 Note This unit is a tray that slides into the optional Paper Feed Unit. Without the optional Paper Feed Unit, this Envelope Feeder cannot be used. Your printer can have two optional Paper Feed Units.

  • Page 29: Installing 1-Bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600

    Installing Options Important Installing 1-bin Shift Sort Tray The Envelope Feeder must be Type 2600 used in the top-most optional Paper Feed Unit (tray 2). Important The tray of the top-most option- al Paper Feed Unit is beneath If you install the 1-bin Shift Sort the paper tray.
  • Page 30 Installing Options Remove the upper cover of the Slide the upper tray into the 1-bin printer. Shift Sort Tray. Zcex180j.eps Note The upper cover that is re- moved, is not used when in- stalling the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray. Zceh170j.eps Attach the interface cable to the printer.

  • Page 31: Installing Cs380 (Mailbox)

    Installing Options Remove the upper cover of the Installing CS380 (Mailbox) printer. Note Important The upper cover that is re- If you install the Mailbox and the moved, is not used when in- Paper Feed Unit, the Paper Feed stalling the Mailbox. Unit must be installed prior to in- stalling the Mailbox.

  • Page 32: Installing Ad410 (Duplex Unit)

    Installing Options Slide the output tray into the low- Installing AD410 (Duplex Unit) er side of the Mailbox first. Zcex200j.eps Important If you install the Duplex Unit and the Paper Feed Unit, the Paper Feed Unit must be installed prior to installing the Duplex Unit.
  • Page 33 Installing Options Open the rear cover by pushing While aligning the power cord to the two knobs as shown in the il- the left side groove of the Duplex lustration. Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ed to the printer. Zcex210j.eps Zcex230j.eps Remove the rear cover in the hor-...

  • Page 34: Installing Memory Unit Typeb 64Mb

    Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Installing Memory Unit TypeB screws. 64MB Note The removed screws are re- Important quired in step K. The Memory Unit can be damaged ZCEX280E.eps by small amount of static electrici- ty. You should touch some metal to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 35 Installing Options Tilt the Memory Unit as shown in Fasten the controller board with the illustration to the slot (A A A A ), the two screws to the printer. and push it forward (B B B B ). It should ZCEX270J.eps make click into place.

  • Page 36: Installing Hard Disk Drive Type 2600

    Installing Options Plug the printer's power cord Installing Hard Disk Drive Type back into the wall outlet and turn 2600 on the power switch. Print a configuration page to con- Important firm that the Memory Unit is The Hard Disk Drive can be dam- properly installed.
  • Page 37 Installing Options Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . The Hard Disk Slowly insert the Hard Disk Drive while aligning it with the Drive is formatted. Wait for a top and bottom rails in the print- while.
  • Page 38 Installing Options Important Formatting Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 If you use a Windows operating system, you should set up the If you are formatting the Hard Disk Hard Disk Drive with the printer Drive for the first time, follow the driver to make the printer recog- procedures below using the opera- tion panel.

  • Page 39: Installing Network Interface Board Type 2600

    Installing Options Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . Installing Network Interface Important Board Type 2600 Do not turn off the printer while formatting the Hard Disk Drive. Note Turning off the printer while See the inside front cover of this formatting the Hard Disk Drive manual to confirm which printer...
  • Page 40 Installing Options If the Duplex Unit is installed, Pull the handle and slide the con- push down the lever on right side troller board out. (A A A A ) and pull it out until the Du- Zcex261j.eps plex Unit stops (B B B B ). Zcex320j.eps Place the controller board on a flat surface.
  • Page 41 Installing Options Set the controller board to the "{ { { { " Attach the positioning peg of the Network Interface Board to the position, and then slide it into the hole of the controller board. printer slowly until it stops. Zcex420j.eps ZCEX250J.eps Zcex430j.eps...
  • Page 42 Installing Options While aligning the power cord to Connecting the network interface cable the left side groove of the Duplex to the network Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ed to the printer. Turn off the power switch. Zcex230j.eps Loop the network interface cable and attach the ferrite core.

  • Page 43: Installing 1394 Interface Unit Type 2600

    Installing Options Turn on the power switch. Installing 1394 Interface Unit Note Type 2600 If the Network Interface Board is installed correctly, the information Note about network settings (e.g. IP ad- See the inside front cover of this dress) is listed in the configuration manual to confirm which printer page.
  • Page 44 Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Installing the 1394 Interface Unit screws. Check the contents of the box for Note the following items: These screws are used again in step N. • 1394 Interface Unit ZCEX280J.eps • 1394 interface cable (6 pin x 4 pin) •...
  • Page 45 Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Attach the 1394 Interface Unit to screws, and then remove the cover. the Slot until it clicks. Zddp230e.eps Note These screws are used again in step K. Zcex410j.eps Use the two screws to fasten the 1394 Interface Unit to the control- ler board.
  • Page 46 Installing Options Push in the handle of the control- While aligning the power cord to ler board until it clicks. the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ZDDP280E.eps ed to the printer. Zddx301e.eps Fasten the controller board with the two screws to the printer.
  • Page 47 Installing Options Connecting the 1394 interface cable to - 1394 Interface Unit the printer specification Attach the 1394 interface cable to Interface Connector: the jack on the board. IEEE 1394 (6 pin Both jacks are available. Required cable: ZDDP290E.eps 1394 interface cable (6 pin x 4 pin, 6 pin x 6 pin) Important You cannot plug devices togeth-...
  • Page 48 Installing Options...

  • Page 49: 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 Setting Name Value Interface Board, configure it for the IP Address 000.000.000.000 network using the printer's operation panel. Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 Configure the printer for the network...
  • Page 50 Configuring the Printer for the Network Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Host Select the protocol you want to Interface”...
  • Page 51 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel B Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . If you use TCP/IP, you should as- The current IP address appears sign “Subnet Mask” and “Gate- on the panel display. way Address”...
  • Page 52 Configuring the Printer for the Network If you use NetWare, select the Reset the printer to apply the set- frame type for NetWare. tings. A Press { { { { Online} } } } to enter the “Of- Select one of items below if neces- sary.
  • Page 53 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Access Control IP Addresses that Mask have access - Address 000.000.000.000 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Subnet Mask 255.000.000.000 192.xxx.xxx.xxx A number used to mathematically 255.255.000.000 192.168.xxx.xxx “mask” or hide an IP address on 255.255.255.000 192.168.
  • Page 54 Configuring the Printer for the Network...

  • Page 55: Installing The Printer Driver And Software

    4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software This manual assumes that you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details. Installation Method The following table shows how to install the printer drivers and software. Auto Run Add Printer Wizard...
  • Page 56 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Note If the "plug and play" function is started, click [Cancel] in the [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box, and then insert the CD-ROM. The [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears depending on the system ver- sion of the Windows 95/98/Me or Windows 2000.

  • Page 57: Installing By Auto Run

    Installing by Auto Run Installing by Auto Run You can install the PCL and the RPCS printer drivers and software, and set them up easily by using Auto Run. Follow these steps to install the PCL and the RPCS printer drivers and software on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 58: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver The following instructions explain how to install the PCL6/5e printer driver. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run” . Two kinds of PCL printer driver, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer.

  • Page 59: Windows 2000 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run”. Two kinds of PCL printer driver, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer.
  • Page 60 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 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.

  • Page 61: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission, when you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
  • Page 62 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 63: Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run” . Setting up options Important If the printer is equipped with certain options (e.g.

  • Page 64: Windows 2000 - Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows 2000 - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver The following instructions explain how to install the RPCS printer driver. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run”. Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
  • Page 65 Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Accessories] tab. Select options you have installed from the [Options] group. Click [OK] .

  • Page 66: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using on account that has Administrators permission.

  • Page 67: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes basic instructions for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. Important When updating the printer driver by installing the latest version, you should uninstall that of former version if any.
  • Page 68 Installing the Printer Driver and Software In the [Folders:] box, double-click [DRIVERS], [PS], [WIN95_98]. Then double- click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Final- ly, click [DISK1]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next].

  • Page 69: Windows 2000 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators, and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 70 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next]. A dialog box for changing the printer name appears. Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next]. Click [Next].

  • Page 71: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the printer driver 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. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 72 Installing the Printer Driver and Software In the [Folders:] box, double-click [DRIVERS], [PS], [NT4]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Finally, click [DISK1]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. A printer model selection dialog box appears. Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next].
  • Page 73 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver In the [Installable Options] group, select the option you have installed to the printer. The current setting appears in the [Change Setting] box. Use the [Change Setting:] list to select the appropriate setting for the selected option.

  • Page 74: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker folder. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd".

  • Page 75: Macintosh

    Macintosh Macintosh Macintosh - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver It is necessary to install a printer driver and a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow these steps to install a printer driver and a PPD file into a Macintosh us- ing a system 7.6.1 or later operating system.

  • Page 76: Setting Up The Ppd File

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting Up the PPD File Preparation Confirm that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure. On the [Apple] menu, select [Chooser]. Click the [Adobe PS] icon. In the [Select a PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 77: Index

    INDEX 1394 Interface Unit Type 2600 , 13 , 14 , 31 Gateway Address , 37 , 41 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 , 13 , 17 Guide Board , 8 Access Control Address , 37 , 41 Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 , 13 , 14 , 24 Access Control Mask , 37 , 41 AD410 , 12 , 20 Agfa Font Manager , 4...
  • Page 78 PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 , 62 Setup Guide , v Panel display , 9 Standard Tray , 7 Paper Exit Cover , 7 Subnet Mask , 37 , 41 Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 , 12 , 15 Paper Size Dial , 6 Paper Tray , 7 Toner Cartridge , 8 PCL 5e , 2...
  • Page 79 MEMO...
  • Page 80 MEMO USA G058...
  • Page 81 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. Copyright © 2000 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

  • Page 82: Calling For Service

    Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111 37139 Verona Phone: +39-045-8181500 United Kingdom Hong Kong RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, 21/F., Tai Yau Building, Middlesex, TW13 7HG 181, Johnston Road, Phone: +44-(0)20-8261-4000 Wan Chai, Hong Kong...

  • Page 83: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Printer Reference 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 84 For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 85 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Micro- soft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript , Acrobat and PageMaker are registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. ®...

  • Page 86: Safety During Operation

    Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. 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 followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89 Manuals for This Printer Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties .......... 1 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ......... 1 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ........2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ........
  • Page 92 3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ......25 Paper Types and Sizes ................25 Paper Recommendations................33 Printable Area ..................... 37 Loading Paper and Other Media ............38 Loading Paper in the Paper Tray ..............38 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray ..............
  • Page 93 6. Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Chart....................99 Accessing the Main Menu..............101 Paper Input Menu .................. 103 Paper Input Parameters ................103 Changing the Paper Input Menu ............... 105 List/Test Print Menu ................107 List/Test Print Parameters................. 107 Printing a Configuration Page ..............

  • Page 95: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 96: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.

  • Page 97: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note ❒...
  • Page 98 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Changing the default printer settings – Default Document Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 99: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.

  • Page 100: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.

  • Page 101: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note ❒...
  • Page 102 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Changing the default printer settings – Default Document Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 103: Postscript - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click to select the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.

  • Page 104: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Changing the default printer settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.

  • Page 105: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the [Print] dialog box from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note ❒...
  • Page 106 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Changing the default printer settings - Default Document Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.

  • Page 107: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application Open the file you want to print. On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. The [AdobePS Page Setup] dialog box appears. Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in [Format for:] box. Note ❒...

  • Page 108: Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed.

  • Page 109: Windows 2000 - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Select the name of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 110: Windows Nt 4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the Windows taskbar. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Select the name of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 111: Macintosh - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer's icon on the desktop. A window appears, showing all the print jobs that are currently queuing to be printed. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Select the name of the job you want to cancel.
  • Page 112 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job...

  • Page 113: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Close all the applications that are currently running.

  • Page 114: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver 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 install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 115: Uninstalling The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver Close all the applications that are currently running.

  • Page 116: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RPCS Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver 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 install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 117: Uninstalling The Postscript Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the PostScript printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate one of the following procedures below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Close all applications that are currently running.

  • Page 118: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Postscript Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver 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 uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 119: Paper And Other Media

    3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of pa- per that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Important ❒...
  • Page 120 Paper and Other Media Note ❒ The printable paper size depends on the memory size of the printer and print data, see P.139 “Memory Capacity and Paper Size”. ❒ For more information about the meanings of the abbreviations, see the notes at the bottom of each table.
  • Page 121 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer C6 Env (4.49" × 6.38") 114 ×162 ❍ ❍ DL Env (4.33" × 8.66") 110 × 220 ❍ ❍ 98.4 × 190.5 ❍ ❍ " × 7 Monarch Env (3 ") ❍* Custom Size —...
  • Page 122 Paper and Other Media ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Input Paper Sizes (Inch version) 11" × 17" ❍ ✩ Double Letter (DLT) ❍ ✩ " × 14" Legal (LG) ❍ ✩ ✩ " × 11" Letter (LT) ❍ ✩ ✩ 11" × 8 "...
  • Page 123 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❍ " × 15.35" ❍ 7.68" × 10 " ❍ " × 7.68" • ❍ means that the size is supported but the paper size should be set with the operation panel. There is no dial on the tray. ⇒...
  • Page 124 Paper and Other Media ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Output Paper Sizes (Metric version) 297 × 420 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 257 × 364 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ B4 JIS 210 × 297 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 297 × 210 ❍ ❍...
  • Page 125 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❍ Custom Size — — 267 × 390 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ " × 15.35") 8K (10 195 × 267 ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 16K (7.68" × 10 ") 267 × 195 ❍...
  • Page 126 Paper and Other Media ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Output Paper Sizes (Inch version) 11" × 17" ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Double Letter (DLT) ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ " × 14" Legal (LG) ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ " × 11" Letter (LT) ❍...

  • Page 127: Paper Recommendations

    Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❍ Custom Size — — ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ " × 15.35" ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ 7.68" × 10 " ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ " × 7.68" • ❍ means that the size is supported and that the paper size should be set with the operation panel.
  • Page 128 Paper and Other Media Storing Paper Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor print quality, paper misfeeds or printer damage. Recommendations are as follows: • Avoid storing paper in humid areas. • Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight. •...
  • Page 129 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Envelopes • When printing on envelopes, use the bypass tray or the Envelope Feeder Unit. • Even when the optional Envelope Feeder Unit is not installed, you can se- lect the sizes for the Envelopes for Tray 2 using the operation panel.
  • Page 130 Paper and Other Media Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer: • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation. ⇒ P.25 “Paper Types and Sizes”. •...

  • Page 131: Printable Area

    Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Printable Area The following shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly by the application. 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6" ) 4.3mm ( 1/6"...

  • Page 132: Loading Paper And Other Media

    Paper and Other Media Loading Paper and Other Media While lifting the front side of the Loading Paper in the Paper tray, pull it out of the printer. Tray Load paper in the optional Paper Feed Unit by following the proce- dures below.
  • Page 133 Loading Paper and Other Media Important Carefully slide the paper tray into ❒ If you want to use the paper size the printer until it stops. and feed direction that are not indicated on the paper size dial, set the dial to “p”. In this case, you should set the paper size using the operation panel.
  • Page 134 Paper and Other Media B Slide the tray until it stops. Load paper into the tray with the print side down. C Return the catches to their orig- inal positions. Important ❒ Confirm that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray.

  • Page 135: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Loading Paper and Other Media Slide the side guides outward, Loading Paper in the Bypass and load paper until it stops with Tray the print side up. Reference With the bypass tray, you can load up to 100 pages at the same time. For more information about the type, size and feed direction of pa- per that can be loaded in the tray,...

  • Page 136: Paper Input

    Paper and Other Media G After the panel display chang- Set the paper size and feed direc- es, press { { { { Online} } } } . tion using the operation panel as follows: Menu On Line A Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Menu Job Reset Escape...

  • Page 137: Loading Paper In The Optional Paper Tray

    Loading Paper and Other Media Important Loading Paper in the Optional ❒ If you want to use paper sizes or Paper Tray feed directions that are not list- ed on the paper size dial, adjust the dial to “p”. In this case, you Reference should set the paper size using With the Paper Feed Unit, you can...

  • Page 138: Loading Envelopes

    Paper and Other Media Load paper into the paper tray Loading Envelopes with the print side down. As there are many kinds of envelopes, be sure to check if those to be used are supported by this printer. Reference For more information about enve- lopes, see P.34 “Types of Paper and Other Media”.
  • Page 139 Loading Paper and Other Media Load envelopes until they stop, Set the envelope size and feed di- with the print side up and the rection using the operation panel sides of the flaps on the left as as follows: shown below. A Press { { { { Menu} } } } .
  • Page 140 Paper and Other Media E Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to select the Loading envelopes into the Envelope envelope type you want to use. Feeder Unit Reference For information about types...
  • Page 141 Loading Paper and Other Media Push the bottom plate down until While pinching the side guides, it locks into place. slide them along the edge of the envelope stack. Load envelopes into the Envelope While pinching the rear guide, Feeder Unit, with the print side slide it along the edge of the enve- down and the flap on the left as lope stack.
  • Page 142 Paper and Other Media E Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Set the envelope size and feed di- The following message appears rection using the operation panel on the panel display. as follows: A Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Tray Paper Size: Tray 1 Menu...

  • Page 143: Sample Print/Locked Print

    4. Sample Print/Locked Print Sample Print Use this function to print only the first Printing a Sample Print File set of a multiple-set print jobs. The re- maining sets are saved on the option- The following procedure describes al Hard Disk Drive in the printer. The how to print a sample print file with saved job can be printed or canceled the PCL printer driver.
  • Page 144 Sample Print/Locked Print Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display the Check the print job to confirm whether the settings are acceptable. file you want to print, and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } .

  • Page 145: Deleting A Sample Print File

    Sample Print Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display the Deleting a Sample Print File file you want to delete, and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } .

  • Page 146: Checking The Error Log

    Sample Print/Locked Print Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Checking the Error Log The following message appears on the panel display. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . "Menu" appears on the panel dis- Error File(s): play.

  • Page 147: Locked Print

    Locked Print Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy Printing a Locked Print File when printing confidential docu- ments. Documents will not be printed The following procedure describes out automatically, unless a password how to print a locked print file with is entered, using the operation panel the PCL printer driver.
  • Page 148 Sample Print/Locked Print Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display a file Start printing from the applica- tion's print dialog box. you want to print, and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } .

  • Page 149: Deleting The Locked Print File

    Locked Print Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . The following message appears on Menu On Line the panel display. Qty: 6(1-999) Job Reset Escape Press # To Print Form Feed Enter...

  • Page 150: Checking The Error Log

    Sample Print/Locked Print C Repeat steps A A A A and B B B B to enter Press { { { { Online} } } } . the remaining password digits, and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Menu On Line If the password is not correct,...
  • Page 151 Locked Print Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to check "Error File(s)", and then press { { { { Escape} } } } .
  • Page 152 Sample Print/Locked Print...

  • Page 153: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution Call Service: EC An error has occurred in the First, turn the power switch printer. off and then on. If the message Power Off On appears again, call your sales /If Error Reoccur or service representative.
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Description Solution Duplex Cancelled Duplex Print has been can- To print the image correctly, celed. add memory to the printer, or reduce the resolution of the image. Load paper into the tray indi- cated. Energy Save Mode The printer is in Energy Saver Wait for a while.
  • Page 155 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution Hardware Problem An error has occurred in the First, turn the power switch optional Hard Disk Drive. off and then on, If the message appears again, call your sales or service representative.
  • Page 156 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Description Solution Hardware Problem An error has occurred in the First, turn the power switch optional Memory Unit. off and then on. If the message Option RAM appears again, call your sales or service representative. Turn off the power switch, Re- place the Memory Unit, and then turn on the power switch.
  • Page 157 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution I/O Buffer Overflow There is too much data for the Make sure the interface cable I/O buffer to handle. is inserted into the printer and your computer securely. Make sure the interface cable is not damaged or broken.
  • Page 158 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Description Solution No Files Exist There are no files available for Wait for two seconds until the the sample print job or the previous display appears. locked print job. Offline The printer is offline. If you want to bring the print- er online.
  • Page 159 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution Remove Misfeed There is a misfeed in the up- Remove the misfed paper. per tray unit. Upper Tray Unit /Open Upperr Tray Cover Remove Paper All output trays are full, and Remove paper from all output the print job is suspended.
  • Page 160 Troubleshooting Messages/Second messages Description Solution Reset Tray # The input paper tray is not set Set the input paper tray cor- correctly. rectly. Correctly Resetting Job... The print job is being reset. Wait for a while. RPCS Graphic Error There is not enough graphics Specify the correct memory memory to print the data.
  • Page 161 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages/Second messages Description Solution SC XXX-X An error has occurred. First, turn the power switch off and then on. If the message Power Off On appears again, call your sales If Error Reoccur or service representative.

  • Page 162: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Troubleshooting Getting Printer Information over the Network Printer current status You can check the printer's status using the telnet command. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ telnet Use the status command. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ UNIX Use the lpg or lpstat command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp. Reference For more information, see “Remote Maintenance by Telnet (mshell)”...
  • Page 163 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Error: Ethernet Board An error has occurred in the First, turn the power switch optional Network Interface off and then on. If the message Board. appears again, call your sakes or service representative.
  • Page 164 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Full: Waste Toner The toner is almost run out. Prepare a new toner cartridge. Hex Dump Mode The printer is in Hex Dump Wait for a while. If the "Hex Mode. Dump Mode" message does not change, on the panel dis- play press {Online} to return to the "Ready"...
  • Page 165 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments No Paper: Tray 3 There is no paper of the indi- Load paper into the bypass cated paper size in the option- tray. See P.41 “Loading Paper in al Paper Feed Unit (Tray3). the Bypass Tray”.
  • Page 166 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Paper Misfeed: Duplex Unit There is misfeed in the Duplex Remove the misfed paper. See Unit. P.85 “When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears”. Paper Misfeed: Front Cover There is misfeed in the printer. Remove the misfed paper. See P.82 “When "Remove Misfeed Internal Path/Open Front Cov- er"...
  • Page 167 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Printer configuration You can check the printer configuration using telnet. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ telnet Use the info command. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ UNIX Use the lpg or lpstat command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp. Reference For more information, see “Remote Maintenance by Telnet (mshell)”...
  • Page 168 Troubleshooting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *1 Input Tray: Name Name Description Tray X Name of installed paper tray. (X is the number of tray.) Bypass Tray Bypass Tray ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *2 Input Tray: Paper Size Paper Size Description A3 (297 ×...
  • Page 169 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Paper Size Description 16K (195 × 267) 16KK There is no tray. The paper size is not selected. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *3 Input Tray: Status Status Description  Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray ❖...

  • Page 170: Printer Does Not Print

    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Confirm that the cable is securely plugged into the power outlet and the printer. Turn on the power switch. Press {Online} so the indicator lights. Does the Online indicator stay on? Does the Error indicator Check the error message on the panel display and take the re-...
  • Page 171 Printer Does Not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the Data In indicator If not blinking or lit, the data is not being sent to the printer. blinking or lit after starting ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ If the printer is connected to the computer using the in- the print job? terface cable Make sure the printer port settings are correct.
  • Page 172 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solutions Is the optional 1394 Inter- Confirm that the 1394 interface cable is securely plugged into the face Unit installed correct- power outlet and the printer. Turn on the power switch. Use the 1394 Interface Unit tool located in the following folder on the CD-ROM: \DRIVERS\UTILITY\1394\ Reference...

  • Page 173: Other Printing Problems

    Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions The print side of the page is a Adjust the image density. hazy gray. See P.99 “Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”. If paper is curled, correct it. Check if the size selected with the paper tray dial matches that selected with the operation panel.
  • Page 174 Troubleshooting Status Possible Causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Paper misfeeds occur frequent- Check the paper size settings. The size set with the paper size dial might be different from the actual paper size. Make the correct dial setting. See P.38 “Loading Paper and Other Media”. Use the recommended paper.

  • Page 175: Removing Misfed Paper

    Removing Misfed Paper Removing Misfed Paper When a paper misfeed occurs, an error message appears on the panel display. The procedure you should follow to remove misfed paper depends on the loca- tion of the misfeed, which is indicated on the panel display. R CAUTION: •...

  • Page 176: When "Remove Misfeed Internal Path/Open Front Cover" Appears

    Troubleshooting Open the front cover by pushing When "Remove Misfeed the front cover release button, Internal Path/Open Front and then close it to reset the mis- feed condition. Cover" Appears Important ❒ Removing misfed paper with force, cause the paper might be torn and left some torn scraps within the printer.
  • Page 177 Removing Misfed Paper Pull out the misfed paper by Close the front cover. holding both sides of paper. Be careful not to make your hands dirty with toner. Important ❒ If paper is fed from the bypass tray, be sure to remove all the pa- Holding the grips of the toner car- per from the bypass tray and close tridge, insert it into the printer...

  • Page 178: When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears

    Troubleshooting Remove the misfed paper. When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it becomes very hot. Important ❒ Removing misfed paper with force, cause the paper might be torn and Close the paper exit cover until it left some torn scraps within the clicks.

  • Page 179: When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper C Close the rear cover of the Du- When "Remove Misfeed plex Unit. Duplex Unit" Appears R CAUTION: • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it becomes very hot. Important ❒ Removing misfed paper with force, cause the paper might be D While lifting the lever (A A A A ),...
  • Page 180 Troubleshooting F Close the cover of the Duplex Unit. Important If the error message appears ❒ When A5L paper misfeeds, again, go to step B. you might not remove it by pulling the Duplex Unit out. In this case, pull the paper tray out and remove the paper.

  • Page 181: When "Remove Misfeed Mailbox" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper When "Remove Misfeed When "Remove Misfeed Upper Mailbox" Appears Tray Unit" Appears Important Important ❒ Removing misfed paper with force, ❒ Removing misfed paper with force, cause the paper might be torn and cause the paper might be torn and left some torn scraps within the left some torn scraps within the 1-bin Mailbox.

  • Page 182: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Troubleshooting Replacing the Toner Cartridge R WARNING: Important • Do not incinerate spilled toner ❒ Do not expose the toner cartridge or used toner. Toner dust to light for a long time. Do not might ignite when exposed to leave the front cover open for a an open flame.
  • Page 183 Replacing the Toner Cartridge While lifting the front side of the Hold the toner cartridge as shown toner cartridge, pull it out of the in the illustration, and shake it printer. side to side about seven – eight times. Note ❒...
  • Page 184 Troubleshooting ❒ Be sure to pull the tape horizon- Close the front cover. tally. Pulling it upward or downward causes toner scatter- ing. ❒ Be careful not to make your cloths dirty with toner. ❒ After pulling out the tape from the cartridge, toner scatters eas- ily.

  • Page 185: Cleaning And Adjusting The Printer

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Load paper into the paper tray Cleaning the Friction Pad with the print side up. Carefully slide the paper tray into the print- If the friction pad is dirty, a multi- er until it stops.

  • Page 186: Cleaning The Paper Feed Roller

    Troubleshooting Lift the paper tray slightly then Cleaning the Paper Feed pull it out until it stops, and while Roller lifting the front side of the tray, pull it out of the printer. If the paper feed roller is dirty, a mis- feed might occur.
  • Page 187 Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Slide the green lock lever to the Move the printer to the place left (A A A A ), so that the paper feed where it was placed. Carefully roller can be released (B B B B ). slide the paper tray into the print- er until it stops.

  • Page 188: Cleaning The Registration Roller

    Troubleshooting Pull the toner cartridge out of the Cleaning the Registration printer by holding the grips of the Roller cartridge. If the registration roller is dirty, a mis- feed might occur. In this case, clean the roller as follows: R WARNING: •...

  • Page 189: Adjusting The Image Density

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Holding the grips of the toner car- Adjusting the Image Density tridge, insert it into the printer until it stops. You can adjust the image density when the print side of the page is a hazy gray or print image is too light.

  • Page 190: Adjusting The "Registration" Of The Trays

    Troubleshooting Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Adjusting the "Registration" of the Trays Image Density: You can adjust the registration of each tray. The vertical adjustment is Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to set the image used for all trays.
  • Page 191 Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display "Reg- Adjust the registration by con- istration", and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } . firming the position of the print- ed image of the test sheet.
  • Page 192 Troubleshooting Print the test sheet to check the settings you have made. Repeat steps C C C C and D D D D to adjust the registration if necessary. Press { { { { Online} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape...

  • Page 193: The Operation Panel

    6. Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Chart This section describes how to change the default settings of the printer and pro- vides information on the parameters included in each menu. Category Function menu ⇒ P.49 Select Action / Show Error Log Sample Print ⇒...
  • Page 194 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Category Function menu Edge Smoothing System⇒ P.115 Resolution Toner Saving Host Interface⇒ P.120 I/O Buffer I/O Timeout Network Setup IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Access Control Access Mask Network Boot Frame Type (NW) Active Protocol Ethernet PCL Menu⇒...

  • Page 195: Accessing The Main Menu

    Accessing the Main Menu Accessing the Main Menu Press {Menu}, and “Menu” appears on the panel display. Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In This menu shows the following nine items which can be displayed one by one pressing {U U U U } or {T T T T }.
  • Page 196 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel ❒ After making the printer settings, press {Online} to return to the “Ready” con- dition. Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In ❒ The revised settings are not canceled even if the power switch is turned off.

  • Page 197: Paper Input Menu

    Paper Input Menu Paper Input Menu There are five menu items in the “Paper Input” menu. • Bypass size • Tray Paper Size • Paper type • Tray Locking • Tray Priority Reference For more information about loading paper in the tray, see P.38 “Loading Paper and Other Media”.
  • Page 198 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Description Paper type If you use different kinds of paper, you set the paper type for Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3 or Bypass Tray. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Tray 1, Tray 2, Tray 3 Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Special Paper, Color Paper, Let- terhead, Preprinted, Prepunched, Bond paper, Cardstock ❖...

  • Page 199: Changing The Paper Input Menu

    Paper Input Menu Changing the Paper Input Menu Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display the “Paper Input” menu. Menu: Paper Input Press { { { { Enter #} } } } .
  • Page 200 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to select the tray type you want to use. Press { { { { Enter #} } } } .

  • Page 201: Menu List

    List/Test Print Menu List/Test Print Menu There are five menu items in the “List/Test Print” menu. • Config. Page • Menu List • PCL Config.Page • PS Font List • Hex Dump List/Test Print Parameters Menu Description Config. Page You can print the current configuration of the printer. See P.107 “Printing a Configuration Page”.
  • Page 202 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In The following message appears on the panel display. List/Test Print: Config.

  • Page 203: Interpreting The Configuration Page

    List/Test Print Menu Interpreting the Configuration Page System Reference ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer ID Shows the serial number assigned to the board by its manufacturer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Firmware Version Shows the version number of the printer firmware. ❖...
  • Page 204 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel PCL Menu Shows the settings you made under the “PCL Menu”. Reference For more information, see P.124 “PCL Menu”. Host Interface Shows the settings you made under the “Host Interface” menu. When DHCP is active on the network, the actual IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address appear in parentheses on the configuration page.

  • Page 205: Maintenance Menu

    Maintenance Menu Maintenance Menu There are four menu items in the “Maintenance” menu. • Image Density • Registration • HDD Format • Menu Protect Note ❒ This “HDD Format” appears only when the Hard Disk Drive is installed. For more information, see “Installing the Hard Disk Drive Type 2600” in the Setup Guide.

  • Page 206: Changing The Maintenance Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Description HDD Format After installing the Hard Disk Drive, format it. Reference For more information about formatting the Hard Disk Drive, see "Installing the Hard Disk Drive Type 2600" in the Setup Guide. Menu Protect This procedure lets you protect menu settings against accidental changes.

  • Page 207: Menu Protect

    Maintenance Menu Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Menu Protect”. Maintenance: Menu Protect Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 208 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Removing Protect Check if the On Line indicator is on. If not, press { { { { Online} } } } to enter the "Ready" condition. Press { { { { Enter #} } } } , then { { { { Escape} } } } , and then { { { { Menu} } } } . “Menu”...

  • Page 209: System Menu

    System Menu System Menu There are 13 menu items in the “System” menu. • MisfeedRecovery • Prt. Err Report • Auto Continue • Memory Overflow • Duplex • Output Tray • Job Separation • Energy Saver • Memory Usage • Unit Of Measure •...
  • Page 210 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Memory Overflow You can select whether the memory overflow error report should be printed. • Not Print • Error Report Note ❒ Default: Not Print Duplex You can select whether you want to print on both sides of each page.
  • Page 211 System Menu Memory Usage You can select the volume of memory to be used from "Font Pri- ority" or "Frame Priority", according to the paper size, resolution or printer language. • Font Priority This setting uses memory for registering fonts. •...

  • Page 212: Changing The System Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Changing the System Menu Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In “Menu” appears on the panel display. Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display the “System”...
  • Page 213 System Menu Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . The following message appears on the panel display. Energy Saver: *30 minutes Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to select how many minutes the printer waits before switching to Energy Saver mode.

  • Page 214: Host Interface Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Host Interface Menu There are three menu items in the “Host Interface” menu. • I/O Buffer • I/O Timeout • Network Setup Note ❒ The “Network Setup” appears only when the optional Network Interface Board is installed.
  • Page 215 Host Interface Menu Menu Description ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Gateway Address Network Setup You can set the Gateway Address. Note ❒ Default: All zero Reference See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Opera- tion Panel” in the Setup Guide. ❖...

  • Page 216: Changing The Host Interface Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Menu Description ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Ethernet Network Setup You can select the speed of the network that the printer is connected to. Auto, 10 Mbps., 100 Mbps. Note ❒ Default: Auto Reference See “Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Opera- tion Panel”...

  • Page 217: I/O Timeout

    Host Interface Menu Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “I/O Timeout”. Host Interface: I/O Timeout Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . The following message appears on the panel display.

  • Page 218: Pcl Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel PCL Menu There are seven menu items in the “PCL Menu” . • Orientation • Form Lines • Font Source • Font Number • Point Size • Font Pitch • Symbol Set PCL Parameters Menu Description Orientation...
  • Page 219 PCL Menu Point Size You can set the point size you want to use for the default font. 4 to 999.75 by 0.25 Note ❒ Default: 12.00 ❒ This setting is effective only for a variable-space font. Font Pitch You can set the number of characters per inch you want to use for the default font.

  • Page 220: Changing The Pcl Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Changing the PCL Menu Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Menu" appears on the panel display. Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display "PCL Menu", and then press { { { { Enter #} } } } .
  • Page 221 PCL Menu Press { { { { Online} } } } . Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In "Ready" message appears on the panel display. Ready...

  • Page 222: Language Menu

    Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel Language Menu You can select the language you use. Available language as are follows. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Hungarian Note ❒ Default: English Changing the Language Menu You can change the language by the following procedures below.
  • Page 223 Language Menu Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } until the language you want to select appears on the panel display. Press { { { { Enter #} } } } .
  • Page 224 Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel...

  • Page 225: Appendix

    7. Appendix Replacing Parts The maintenance kit contains parts necessary for maintaining the printer. When “Replace Maintenance Kit” appears on the panel display, install the replacement parts included in the maintenance kit. R WARNING: • It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet hands. An electric shock might occur.

  • Page 226: Maintenance Kit Type 2600

    Appendix MAINTENANCE KIT Type 2600 Checking the contents of the box Check the contents of the box according to the following list. If one or more items are missing, contact your sales or service representative. Description Quantity ⇒ P.133 “Replacing the Friction Friction pad for 1 pc the paper tray...

  • Page 227: Replacing The Friction Pad

    Replacing Parts Preparing to replace the parts You should the replace all the parts included in Maintenance Kit at the same time. Be sure to replace them in the following order: Check the contents of the box for the following items: •...
  • Page 228 Appendix Remove paper from the paper tray. Insert the new friction pad in the Place the tray upside down on a paper tray. flat surface. Attach the center projection of the new friction pad to the spring and align the projection of both sides of the friction pad to the holes of the paper tray.

  • Page 229: Replacing The Paper Feed Rollers

    Replacing Parts Slide the green lock lever to the Replacing the Paper Feed right (A A A A ), remove the paper feed Rollers roller (B B B B ). Replace all feed rollers including the printer and the optional Paper Feed Unit(s).

  • Page 230: Replacing The Transfer Roller

    Appendix Hold the green parts of the roller Replacing the Transfer Roller on both sides, and remove the roller from the printer as shown Open the front cover by pushing in the illustration. the front cover release button. ZCEM???J When inserting the new transfer Pull the toner cartridge out of the roller, the gear of the roller printer, while lifting the front...

  • Page 231: Replacing The Fusing Unit

    Replacing Parts Holding the grips of the toner car- Replacing the Fusing Unit tridge, insert it into the printer until it stops. R CAUTION: • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing the new fus- ing unit, turn off the printer and wait about an hour.
  • Page 232 Appendix Lift the lock levers of the fusing Push the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. unit down until it clicks. ZCEX222J Pull the fusing unit out. Insert the rear cover to the inside grooves on both sides of the print- er in a horizontal direction.

  • Page 233: Memory Capacity And Paper Size

    Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following tables show the typical memory requirements of the RPCS printer language. Memory requirements depend on your print data and printing envi- ronment, such as the "Memory Priority" setting or total memory size that the printer has available.

  • Page 234: Setting Of The "Font Priority

    Appendix Setting of the “Font Priority” Resolution (dpi) Memory Paper Size Capacity 400 x 400 600 x 600 1200 x 1200 ❍ ❍ ❍ 32MB ❍ ❍ ❍ 96MB ❍ ❍ ❍* A4 (210 × 297) 32MB ❍ ❍ ❍ Letter (8 "×11") 96MB...

  • Page 235: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: Moving the printer in the short distance • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides. Other- Be sure to check the following points: wise the printer could break or cause injury if dropped.
  • Page 236 Appendix Lift the printer and move it to the Removing the Duplex Unit place where you want to install it. A Push down the lever on right R CAUTION: side of the Duplex Unit (A A A A ) • When lifting the machine, use and pull it out until it stops the inset grips on both sides.

  • Page 237: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Mainframe ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Configuration: Desktop ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Print Process: Laser beam scanning & Electrophotographic printing Dual component toner development ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printing Speed: " × 11"L) Maximum 26 pages per minute (A4L, 8 ❖...
  • Page 238 Appendix ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Power Consumption: Maximum 870 W or less Printing 610 W or less Energy Saver 17 W or less ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise Emission Sound Power Level Mainframe only During Printing 64 dB (A) Stand-by 40 dB (A) Sound Pressure level Mainframe only...
  • Page 239 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Capacity: Standard paper tray 250 sheets Bypass tray 100 sheets Optional Paper Feed Unit × 2 500 sheets × 2 Optional Envelope Feeder 60 envelopes Paper weight: 60–105 g/m (16–28lb) You can load up to 10 envelopes (55 – 157 g/m , 14 –...

  • Page 240: Options

    Appendix Options Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Dimensions (W× × × × D× × × × H): 468 × 500 × 130 mm (18.4" × 19.7" × 5.1") (without pins on the unit) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Weight: 60 –...
  • Page 241 Specifications 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Dimensions (W × × × × D × × × × H): 465 × 395 × 160mm (18.3" × 15.6" × 6.3") ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Size: ⇒ P.25 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”. ❖...
  • Page 242 Appendix Memory Unit TypeB 64MB ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Module Type: SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual-in-line Memory Module) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory Type: SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Number of Pins 144 pins Network Interface Board Type 2600 ❖...
  • Page 243 Specifications Important ❒ In Windows 2000, the 1394 Interface Unit can only be used with Service Pack 1 or later. If the Service Pack is not installed, the connectable number of device in a 1394 bus is only one, and the client cannot access the 1394 Interface Unit without using an account has the Administrators permission.

  • Page 244: Consumables

    When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Toner Cartridge Printable number of pages per cartridge RICOH LP TONER CARTRIDGE Type 100 20,000 pages BLACK A4, 5% test chart Note ❒...

  • Page 245: Index

    INDEX 1394 Interface Unit Type 2600 , 148 Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 , 147 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 , 147 HDD Format , 111 Hex Dump , 107 Host Interface , 101 , 120 AD410 , 146 adhesive labels , 34 Adjusting the image density , 95 Image density , 111...
  • Page 246 OHP transparencies , 34 Registration , 111 Online indicator , 76 registration roller, cleaning , 94 On Line key , 102 Resolution , 115 Online key , 76 RPCS Windows 2000, uninstalling , 21 options , 145 , 146 Windows 95/98/Me, uninstalling , 21 Orientation , 124 Output Tray , 115 Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling , 22...
  • Page 247 Windows NT 4.0 canceling a job , 16 document defaults, PCL , 4 document defaults, PostScript , 12 document defaults, RPCS , 8 PCL 5e, uninstalling , 20 PCL 6, uninstalling , 20 PostScript, uninstalling , 24 printer properties, PCL , 3 printer properties, PostScript , 11 printer properties, RPCS , 7 RPCS, uninstalling , 22...
  • Page 248 USA G056...
  • Page 249 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch: a means POWER ON. b means POWER OFF. Copyright © 2000 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
  • Page 250 Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111 37139 Verona Phone: +39-045-8181500 United Kingdom Hong Kong RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, 21/F., Tai Yau Building, Middlesex, TW13 7HG 181, Johnston Road, Phone: +44-(0)20-8261-4000 Wan Chai, Hong Kong...

  • Page 251: Network Interface Board

    Network Interface Board Operating Instructions 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 252 Introduction To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc- tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Printer Reference” before using this machine. It contains im- portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
  • Page 253 Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.
  • Page 254 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.
  • Page 255 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on configuring the printer as a net- work printer. Read the section appropriate to your network environment for how to configure the printer correctly. Windows 2000, Windows NT (Server) NetWare (Server) Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT NetWare (Client)

  • Page 256: Setting Up The Printer On A Network

    Setting Up the Printer on a Network Windows 95/98/Me For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a Windows 95/98/Me en- vironment, see P.1 “Windows 95/98/Me Configuration”. There are two methods for using the printer as a network printer. ❖Printing Without Using a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server...
  • Page 257 Windows NT 4.0 For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a Windows NT 4.0 environ- ment, see P.31 “Windows NT 4.0 Configuration”. There are two methods for using the printer as a network printer. ❖Printing Without Using a Print Server ❖Printing With a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server Windows 2000 or...
  • Page 258 NetWare For how to set up the printer as a network printer in a NetWare environment, see P.49 “NetWare Configuration”. The Network Interface Board allows you to use the printer as either a print server or a remote printer. For more information about setting up the clients, see the following pages. •...
  • Page 259 Configuring the printer as a remote printer If a dedicated NetWare print server is being used, the printer should be config- ured as a remote printer. Remote Printer NetWare NetWare Print Server File Server Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on the ver- sion of NetWare.
  • Page 260 UNIX For how to setup the printer as a network printer in a UNIX environment, see UNIX Supplement provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions". TCP/IP UNIX viii...
  • Page 261 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Windows 95/98/Me ............... 1 Printing Without Using a Print Server............1 Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server ......1 Configuring Protocols................2 Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing ............2 Configuring NetBEUI for Printing ..............
  • Page 262 3. Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Configuring Windows NT 4.0..............31 Printing Without Using a Print Server............31 Printing with a LPR Port ................32 Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server ....... 32 Configuring the Protocols ..............33 Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing .............
  • Page 263 5. Macintosh Configuration Configuring Macintosh ................71 Changing to EtherTalk ................71 Configuring the Printer ................72 Changing the Printer Name................. 72 Changing the Zone..................72 6. Appendix Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser ..73 Going to the Top Page ................74 Remote Maintenance by telnet...............

  • Page 265: Windows 95/98/Me Configuration

    1. Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Windows 95/98/Me Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows 95/98/Me to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Profes- sional, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation, or NetWare based print server.

  • Page 266: Configuring Protocols

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Configuring Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 95/98/Me to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...

  • Page 267: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Configuring Protocols Configuring NetBEUI for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 95/98/Me to use the NetBEUI protocol. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the NetBEUI protocol. • Confirm that the NetBEUI protocol is set to be active. (The factory default is active.) Reference For more information about how to make the above settings, see the "Setup...

  • Page 268: Using Portnavi

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 269: Installing Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi. Configure the IP parameters on the Network Interface Board using the op- eration panel. Reference For more information about setting IP parameters, see “Configuring the printer for the Network with the Operation Panel” in the”Setup Guide” that comes with the printer.
  • Page 270 Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 271: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using PortNavi Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi. Preparation The target printer must be turned on before starting the installation process. Install the printer driver of the printer you want to use. From the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer.

  • Page 272: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure for Notice, Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 273: Using Multidirect Print

    Using Multidirect Print Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the “Setup Guide”...

  • Page 274: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. On the [Install/Uninstall] tab, click [Multidirect Print], and click [Add/Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 275 Using Multidirect Print Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.

  • Page 276: Changing Port Settings

    Windows 95/98/Me Configuration Click [OK]. Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port] box, and click [OK]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.

  • Page 277: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Setting up a Client Computer Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client on a network that uses Windows 2000, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows 95/98/Me, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 278 Windows 95/98/Me Configuration On the network tree, double-click the name of the computer used as the print server. The printers attached to the network are displayed. Click the name of the printer you want to use, and click [OK]. Click [OK]. Confirm that the port name is displayed in the [Print to the following port] box, and click [OK].

  • Page 279: Windows 2000 Configuration

    2. Windows 2000 Configuration Configuring Windows 2000 Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows 2000 to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation or NetWare based print server. indicates topics explained in this document 1.

  • Page 280: Printing With A Standard Tcp/Ip Port

    Windows 2000 Configuration Printing with a Standard TCP/IP Port Standard TCP/IP port is a standard port of Windows 2000 to enable Peer-to- Peer printing in a network environment. For more information about Standard TCP/IP port settings, see Windows 2000 Help. Printing with a LPR Port See P.28 “Configuring LPR Port Printing”...

  • Page 281: Configuring The Protocols

    Configuring the Protocols Configuring the Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows 2000 to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...

  • Page 282: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Windows 2000 Configuration Confirm that “Internet Protocol (TCP/TP)” is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connection:] box on the [General] tab. Note ❒ If the check box of TCP/IP protocol is not selected, select the box. ❒ If the TCP/IP protocol is not installed, click [Install] on the [General] tab and install it.

  • Page 283: Using Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 284: Installing Portnavi

    Windows 2000 Configuration Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi. Configure the IP parameters on the Network Interface Board using the op- eration panel. Reference For more information about setting IP parameters, see “Configuring the printer for the Network with the Operation Panel” in the”Setup Guide” that comes with the printer.
  • Page 285 Using PortNavi Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 286: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows 2000 Configuration After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. Confirm the [Remove Shared File?] dialog box. When the uninstallation is complete, click [OK]. Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi.

  • Page 287: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Using PortNavi Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure No- tice, Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 288: Using Multidirect Print

    Windows 2000 Configuration Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the “Setup Guide”...

  • Page 289: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using Multidirect Print Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. Click [Change or Remove Programs], click [Multidirect Print], and click [Change/ Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 290 Windows 2000 Configuration Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.

  • Page 291: Changing Port Settings

    Using Multidirect Print Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port(s)] box, and click [Close]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.

  • Page 292: Configuring Lpr Port Printing

    Windows 2000 Configuration Configuring LPR Port Printing This section explains the procedure for printing to a LPR port from Windows 2000. Note ❒ The TCP/IP protocols must be installed and configured correctly. For more information about configuring the protocol, see P.17 “Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing”.

  • Page 293: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Setting up a Client Computer Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client in a network that uses Windows 2000, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows 2000, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 294 Windows 2000 Configuration Click the printer you want to use, and click [Next >]. Note ❒ If the printer driver is not installed in the print server, a message appears. If a driver has been installed on the client, click [OK], and follow the in- structions on the screen.

  • Page 295: Configuring Windows Nt 4.0

    3. Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Configuring Windows NT 4.0 Printing Without Using a Print Server The following procedure describes how to configure Windows NT 4.0 to use the printer on a network without a Windows 2000, Windows NT Server, Windows NT Workstation or NetWare based print server.

  • Page 296: Printing With A Lpr Port

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Printing with a LPR Port See P.45 “Configuring LPR Port Printing” for how to configure a LPR port in Win- dows NT 4.0. Printing with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT Print Server See P.46 “Setting up a Client Computer” for how to configure Windows NT 4.0 with a Windows 2000 or Windows NT print server.

  • Page 297: Configuring The Protocols

    Configuring the Protocols Configuring the Protocols Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing Follow these instructions to configure the Network Interface Board and Win- dows NT to use the TCP/IP protocol and IPP. Configuring the printer Configure the printer to use the TCP/IP protocol. •...

  • Page 298: Configuring Netbeui For Printing

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Click the [Services] tab, and confirm that “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” is in- stalled. If “Microsoft TCP/IP Printing” is not installed, click [Add] on the [Services ] tab, and install it. For more information about installing and configuring net- work services, see Windows NT Help.
  • Page 299 Configuring the Protocols Click [Close], and close the [Network] dialog box. After confirming the message to restart, click [Yes]. Note ❒ After you change the Lana Number, you must restart the computer.

  • Page 300: Using Portnavi

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Using PortNavi PortNavi is a utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. It is recommend- ed that you install PortNavi to use Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 301: Installing Portnavi

    Using PortNavi Note ❒ If you use the Multidirect Print port for printing, the port is switched auto- matically to the PortNavi port. ❒ Be sure to close all applications before beginning the installation process. In- stalling PortNavi may require the computer to be restarted. Installing PortNavi Follow the procedure below to install PortNavi.
  • Page 302 Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Deleting the port The following procedure allows you to delete the printer port. If you want to de- lete the port which is currently used in Windows, switch the port to another such as "FILE", then delete it. For more information about PortNavi, see PortNavi Help.

  • Page 303: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Using PortNavi Setting Up the Printer Driver The following procedure allows you to configure the printer port to use Port- Navi. Preparation The target printer must be turned on before starting the installation process. Install the printer driver of the printer you want to use. From the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer.

  • Page 304: Accessing The Port Settings Dialog Box

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Accessing the Port Settings Dialog Box This section describes how to access the port settings dialog box to configure No- tice, Parallel Printing and Recovery Printing. Reference For more information about these settings, see PortNavi Help. Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and click [Printers].

  • Page 305: Using Multidirect Print

    Using Multidirect Print Using Multidirect Print Multidirect Print allows you to print to network printers with the NetBEUI pro- tocol and IPP. Installing Multidirect Print Follow the procedure below to install Multidirect Print. This section assumes that the appropriate printer driver has already been installed on the computer. For more information about how to install the printer driver, see the “Setup Guide”...

  • Page 306: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Uninstalling Multidirect Print Open [Control Panel], and double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. On the [Install/Uninstall] tab, click [Multidirect Print], and click [Add/Remove]. After a confirmation message appears, click [Yes]. UninstallShield removes all of the components of Multidirect Print. When the uninstallation is complete, restart the computer.
  • Page 307 Using Multidirect Print Select the printer. TCP/IP A Click the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Printers that respond to an IP broadcast from the computer will be dis- played. To print to a printer not listed here, click [Specify Address] and then type the IP address or host name.

  • Page 308: Changing Port Settings

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Confirm that the specified printing port is displayed in the [Print to the fol- lowing Port] box, and click [OK]. This completes the settings. To print, select the printer specified here, and print in the usual manner. Mul- tidirect Print will now direct print data to the printer automatically.

  • Page 309: Configuring Lpr Port Printing

    Configuring LPR Port Printing Configuring LPR Port Printing This section explains the procedure for printing to a LPR port from Windows Note ❒ The following procedure assumes that the printer drivers have already been installed. This is the procedure to change the printer port to LPR. ❒...

  • Page 310: Setting Up A Client Computer

    Windows NT 4.0 Configuration Setting up a Client Computer This section describes the procedures for setting up a client in a network that uses Windows 2000, Windows NT Server or Windows NT Workstation as a print server. To print from Windows NT 4.0, you must install the printer driver and change the printer port to the print server.
  • Page 311 Setting up a Client Computer Select whether to use this printer as the default printer, and click [Next >]. After installation is complete, click [Finish]. The icon of the newly installed printer appears in the [Printers] window.
  • Page 312 Windows NT 4.0 Configuration...

  • Page 313: Netware Configuration

    4. NetWare Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the printer to use as a print server or a remote printer in a NetWare environment. Note ❒ NetWare must be set to active using the operation panel of the printer. For more information about how to set it, see the "Setup Guide"...

  • Page 314: Running The Nib Setup Tool

    NetWare Configuration Click [Next >]. In the [command line for installation program] box, type the name of the CD-ROM drive followed by “:\NETWORK\PRINTMAN\ADMIN\DISK1\SETUP.EXE” (do not include the quotation marks) and then click [Finish]. Note ❒ An example would be “D:\NETWORK\PRINTMAN\ADMIN\DISK1\SETUP.EXE” when the CD-ROM drive name is “D”.

  • Page 315: Quick Setup Using The Nib Setup Tool Wizard

    Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Using the NIB Setup Tool, you can easily set up a NetWare printing environment. Reference For more information about installing the NIB Setup Tool, see P.49 “Installing the NIB Setup Tool”.
  • Page 316 NetWare Configuration Confirm that the MAC address and IPX address are correct, and click [Finish]. Type the print server name into the [Device Name] box, and click [Next >]. The default setting is “RDP_” followed by the 6 digit serial number. We rec- ommend that you change it to something that is easier to remember or some- thing based on the structure of the network.
  • Page 317 Quick Setup Using the NIB Setup Tool Wizard Click [Next >]. A dialog box to confirm the printing environment appears. After confirming the environment, click [Next >]. If you want to change the settings, click [< Back] and make the settings again. Clicking [Next >], the NIB Setup Tool automatically creates the Print Server, the Printer, and the Print Queue in the NetWare network.

  • Page 318: Netware 3.X - Advanced Settings

    NetWare Configuration NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on whether the Network Interface Board is configured as a print server or as a remote print- er. This section describes how to configure it in the NetWare 3.x environment. Basic Procedure Install the NIB Setup Tool Print Server...

  • Page 319: Setting Up As A Print Server

    NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Print Server Log on to the file server as a Supervisor or a Supervisor equivalent. Run the NIB Setup Tool. Reference ⇒ P.50 “Running the NIB Setup Tool” Click [Property Sheet] and click [OK]. The [Browse] dialog box of the Network Interface Board appears.
  • Page 320 NetWare Configuration Create a print queue as follows. Note ❒ If you use a currently defined print queue, go to step M. A From the [Available Options] menu, select [Print Queue Information] and press the { { { { ENTER} } } } key. B Press the { { { { INSERT} } } } key and type a print queue name.

  • Page 321: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings Turn the printer power off and on. Note ❒ To confirm that the printer is configured correctly, type as follows from the command prompt. F:> USERLIST ❒ If the printer works as configured, the name of the print server appears as an attached user.
  • Page 322 NetWare Configuration Click the [NetWare] tab, and make the following settings. A In the [Print Server Name] box, type the name of the print server. B In the [File Server Name] box, type the name of the file server in which a print server is to be created.
  • Page 323 NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings F If you change the name of the printer, type a new name. A name "Printer x" is assigned to the printer. x stands for the number of the selected printer. G As type, select [Remote Parallel, LPT1]. The IRQ, Buffer size, Starting form, and Queue service mode are automat- ically configured.

  • Page 324: Netware 4.X, 5 - Advanced Settings

    NetWare Configuration NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings The actual procedures for configuring the printer differ depending on whether the Network Interface Board is configured as a print server or as a remote print- er. This section describes how to configure it in the NetWare 4.x, 5 environment. ❖...

  • Page 325: Setting Up As A Print Server

    NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Print Server Important ❒ You can set up the print server using the NDS or Bindery mode in NetWare 4.x, 5. The following procedure is for setting up the print server using the NDS mode in NetWare 4.1.
  • Page 326 NetWare Configuration Click the [NetWare] tab, and make the following settings. A Select [NDS]. B Type into the [Tree:] box the name of the NDS tree in which the print server is created, and type the context into the [Context:] box. Clicking [Browse], you can select a NDS tree and a NDS context among those listed in the [Browse] dialog box.
  • Page 327 NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Assign print queues to the created printer as follows. A Click [Assignments], and click [Add] in the [Assignments] group. B In the [Available objects] box, click the queue created in step L L L L , and click [OK].
  • Page 328 NetWare Configuration Click [TCP/IP protocol]. Click the IP address of the Network Interface Board which is to be config- ured, and click [Next >]. Note ❒ If you do not know which Network Interface Board you are configuring, see a network configuration page to confirm the MAC address (Network Address).

  • Page 329: Setting Up As A Remote Printer

    NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Setting Up as a Remote Printer Log on to the file server as an Admin or an Admin equivalent. Run the NIB Setup Tool. Reference ⇒ P.50 “Running the NIB Setup Tool” Click [Property Sheet] and click [OK]. The [Browse] dialog box of the Network Interface Board appears.
  • Page 330 NetWare Configuration D In the [Print Server Operation Mode] group, click [As Remote Printer]. E In the [Remote Printer No.] box, type the number of the printer. Important ❒ Use the same number as that of the printer to be created in the print server.
  • Page 331 NetWare 4.x, 5 - Advanced Settings Create a print server as follows. A Select the context specified using the NIB Setup Tool (Step I I I I -A A A A ), and on the [Object] menu, click [Create]. B In the [Class of new object] box, click “Print Server”, and click [OK]. When you are using NetWare 5, click “Print Sever (Non NDPS)”.

  • Page 332: Setting Up A Client Computer

    NetWare Configuration Setting Up a Client Computer This section describes how to set up a client computer when using a NetWare print server. Note ❒ This section assumes that the client has NetWare client applications installed and is correctly configured to communicate with a NetWare print server. If not, install the necessary applications before starting the setting up proce- dure.

  • Page 333: Windows 2000

    Setting Up a Client Computer Click the [Printer Settings] tab. Click to clear the [Form feed] and [Enable banner] check boxes. Note ❒ You should not check these boxes because they should be specified using the printer driver. If they are selected, the printer might not print correctly. When using the PostScript printer driver Follow these steps to set up for the PostScript printer driver.

  • Page 334: Windows Nt 4.0

    NetWare Configuration Windows NT 4.0 Follow the procedure to set up a Windows NT 4.0 client. Preparation Log on to the NetWare file server before starting the following procedure. Double-click the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the desktop and navigate to the queue you want to use, and then double-click it.

  • Page 335: Macintosh Configuration

    5. Macintosh Configuration Configuring Macintosh This section describes how to configure a Macintosh computer to use EtherTalk. The actual procedures to configure a Macintosh may differ depending on the version of the Mac OS. The following procedure describes how to configure Mac OS 8.

  • Page 336: Configuring The Printer

    Macintosh Configuration Configuring the Printer Use the operation panel to activate the EtherTalk protocol. (The factory default is active.) Reference For more information about configuration, see the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer. Changing the Printer Name If the network has several same model printers, the names will be the same. Printers that have the same name will have their names changed slightly in the Chooser.

  • Page 337: Appendix

    6. Appendix Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser The Network Interface Board functions as a Web server in addition to allowing a printer to function as a network printer. You can use a Web Browser to view the printer status and configure the Network Interface Board.

  • Page 338: Going To The Top Page

    Appendix Going to the Top Page After launching the Web Browser, type the IP address of the printer. See the ex- ample below. This example is for the English version. http://192.168.15.16/ (In this example, the IP address of the Network Interface Board is 192.168.15.16.) Note ❒...
  • Page 339 Configuring the Network Interface Board with a Web Browser - Linking the address (URL) to the [Help] button You can link the address (URL) of the [Help] button to the Help files on the com- puter or on a Web server. Copy the Help files on the CD-ROM to the desired location.

  • Page 340: Remote Maintenance By Telnet

    Appendix Remote Maintenance by telnet You can view the printer status and configure the Network Interface Board using telnet. Note ❒ You should specify a password so that only the network administrator, or a person having network administrator privileges, can use remote maintenance. Using telnet The following is a sample procedure in using telnet.

  • Page 341: Commands List

    Remote Maintenance by telnet Commands List This is a list of commands that can be used via remote maintenance. Note ❒ Type “help” to see a list of commands that can be used. msh> help ❒ Type “help command_name” to display information about the syntax of that command.
  • Page 342 Appendix - Address ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Subnet Mask A number used to mathematically “mask” or hide the IP address on the network by eliminating those parts of the address that are alike for all the machines on the network. ❖...
  • Page 343 Remote Maintenance by telnet Network Boot Use the set command to configure the boot method. msh> set parameter {on | off} “on” means active and “off” means inactive. Parameter Meaning dhcp DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Note ❒ When you use DHCP, the server also needs to be configured. ❒...
  • Page 344 Appendix Printer status The following commands can be used to get information about the current status of the printer. msh> command Command Information that is displayed status Status of printer. Information about the print jobs. info Information about the paper tray, output tray, printer language of printer.
  • Page 345 Remote Maintenance by telnet SNMP Use the snmp command to display and edit SNMP configuration settings such as the community name. Note ❒ You can configure from ten SNMP access settings numbered 1–10. ❒ Default access settings 1 and 2 are as follows. Number Community name public...
  • Page 346 Appendix ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Protocol configuration You should use the following command to set the protocols to active or inac- tive. If you set a protocol to inactive, all access settings set to use that protocol are disabled. msh> snmp {ip | ipx} {on | off} •...
  • Page 347 Remote Maintenance by telnet Use the ipp command to configure the IPP settings. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Viewing setting The following command displays the current IPP settings. msh >ipp Example output: timeout=900(sec) auth basic • The "timeout" setting specifies how many seconds the computer keeps try- ing to access the network printer to send print jobs when no connection could be made.
  • Page 348 Appendix Use the smb command to configure or delete the computer name or workgroup name for NetBEUI. msh >smb parameter Parameter Settings smb comp Your computer name consisting of up to 13 characters smb group Workgroup name consisting of up to 15 characters smb comment Comment consisting of up to 31 characters smb clear comp...
  • Page 349 Remote Maintenance by telnet Use this command to configure SLP settings. You can search the NetWare server using SLP in the PureIP environment of NetWare5. To use the slp command, you can configure the value of TTL which can be used by SLP multi-cast-packet. Note ❒...

  • Page 350: Snmp

    Appendix SNMP The Network Interface Board functions as a SNMP (Simple Network Manage- ment Protocol) agent using the UDP and IPX protocols. Using the SNMP man- ager you can get information about the printer. The factory default community names are “public” and “admin”. You can get MIB information using these community names.

  • Page 351: Understanding The Displayed Information

    Understanding the Displayed Information Understanding the Displayed Information This section describes how to read status information returned by the Network Interface Board. Print Job Information The status of the print job can be viewed using the following commands. • telnet : Use the status command. ⇒ P.80 “Printer status” Item name Meaning Rank...

  • Page 352: Configuring The Network Interface Board

    Appendix Configuring the Network Interface Board The Network Interface Board settings can be displayed and confirmed using the commands below. • telnet : Use the show command. ⇒ P.80 “Network Interface Board configuration settings information” Item name Meaning Common Mode Protocol Up/Down Up means active, Down means inactive.
  • Page 353 Understanding the Displayed Information Item name Meaning TCP/IP Mode Up means active, Down means inactive. diprint telnet download snmp EncapType Frame type. Network boot Network boot. Address IP address. Netmask Subnet mask. Broadcast Broadcast address. Gateway Default gateway address. AccessCtrl Access control address.
  • Page 354 Appendix Item name Meaning NetBEUI Switch Mode (this value is fixed) Direct print (this value is fixed) Notification Notification of print job completion. Workgroup name Name of the workgroup. Computer name Name of the computer. Comment Comment. Share name[1] Share name (name of the printer type). Shell mode Mode of remote maintenance tool.

  • Page 355: Message List

    Message List Message List This is a list of messages written to the printer's system log. The system log can be viewed using the syslog command. System Log Information You can use the following methods to view the system log. •...
  • Page 356 Appendix Message Description and Solutions Cannot create service connection (In remote printer mode) Cannot establish a connection with the file server. The number of file server users may exceed the maximum number that the file server can handle. Cannot find rprinter (“print server name”/ The printer having the number displayed on ”printer number”) the print server does not exist.
  • Page 357 Message List Message Description and Solutions Established SPX Connection with PServ- (In remote printer mode) A connection with er,(RPSocket=(socket number>), con- the print server has been established. nID=<connection ID> Exit pserver (In print server mode) Exits the print server because the necessary print server settings have not been made.
  • Page 358 Appendix Message Description and Solutions Print server <print server name> has no print- (In print server mode) The printer object is not assigned to the print server <print server name>. Using NWAdmin, assign the printer object, and then restart the printer device. Print session full Cannot accept the print session.

  • Page 359: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions Please pay attention to the following when using the Network Interface Board. When configuration is necessary, follow the appropriate procedures below. Connecting a Dial Up Router to a Network When the NetWare file server and the printer are on the opposite side of a router, packets are continuously sent back and forth, possibly causing communications charges to increase.

  • Page 360: Postscript Printing From Windows

    Appendix PostScript Printing from Windows When printing PostScript from Windows, see the PostScript 3 Operating Instruc- tion Supplement provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating In- structions". NetWare Printing Form Feed You should not configure the form feed on NetWare. The form feed is controlled by the printer driver on Windows.

  • Page 361: When Using Dhcp

    Precautions When Using DHCP Note the following points when using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Pro- tocol). Supported systems Windows NT Server 4.0 can be configured as a DHCP server. Configure the printer with a reserved IP address To always assign the same IP address, configure a reserved IP address using the DHCP server.

  • Page 362: When Using The Nib Setup Tool

    Appendix Additional information • When you click [Active Lease] on the [Scope] menu of DHCP manager, a list of client leases appears. When the reserved IP address is not active, the name of the reservation is the name entered in the Client Name field of the Add Re- served Clients dialog box.

  • Page 363: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications LAN interface 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T Frame type EthernetII, IEEE802.2, IEEE802.3, SNAP Protocol • TCP/IP Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 • IPX/SPX NetWare 3.12, 3.2, 4.1, 4.11, 5, IntranetWare • NetBEUI Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0 •...

  • Page 364: Index

    INDEX access control address , 78 information Network Interface Board configuration , access control mask , 78 80 , 88 ARP+PING , 79 print job , 87 print log , 87 system log , 80 , 91 BOOTP , 79 install Multidirect Print, Windows 2000 , 24 Multidirect Print, Windows 95/98/Me , 9...
  • Page 365 NetWare , 49 Quick Installation Guide , i NetWare 3.x , 54 NetWare 4.x, 5 , 60 network boot , 79 RARP+TFTP , 79 Network Interface Board Operating remote printer, setup Instructions , i NetWare 3.x , 57 NIB Setup Tool , 51 NetWare 4.x, 5 , 65 install , 49 install, PRINTER MANAGER FOR...
  • Page 366 USA G056...
  • Page 367 STP with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Network Interface Board Model Number: Type 2600 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 368 UE USA G056-8640...
  • Page 369 PostScript 3 Operating Instructions Supplement 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 370 Introduction To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc- tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the printer. Please read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide or Printer Reference as a PDF file included on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”...
  • Page 371 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PostScript 3 Installable Options ..................1 Setting Up Options ..................1 Printing a Document ................. 3 Toner Saver, Edge Smoothing ..............6 Sample Print....................8 Locked Print ....................13 Printer Utility for Mac ................19 Installing Printer Utility for Mac..............19 Starting Printer Utility for Mac ..............

  • Page 373: Postscript

    1. PostScript 3 Installable Options The following options are available. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Feed Unit 500 sheets ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Output Paper Device • AD410 (Duplex Unit ) • 1–bin Shift Sort Tray • CS380 (Mailbox) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory Unit •...
  • Page 374 PostScript 3 Limitation ❒ If your system is Windows 2000, changing the printer driver setting re- quires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators, and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default. When you change the settings of the printer driver, log on under Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 375: Printing A Document

    Printing a Document Printing a Document This section describes how to print a document using printer specific functions. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper Source The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this func- tion. Windows 95/98/Me [Paper] tab Windows 2000 [Paper/Quality] tab in the Printing Preferences Properties...
  • Page 376 PostScript 3 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Collate Use this function to enable collation. With this feature, the printer can effi- ciently print collated sets of multiple-page documents. Limitation ❒ To use this function, the Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the printer. The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
  • Page 377 Printing a Document ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sample Print Use this function to print only one printing of a multiple print job. The other printings are saved in the machine. The saved job can be printed from the machine's operation panel. You can also delete the saved job. Limitation ❒...

  • Page 378: Toner Saver, Edge Smoothing

    PostScript 3 Toner Saver, Edge Smoothing Follow the procedures below to print a document using “Toner Saver” or “Edge Smoothing”. Windows 95/98/Me From an application, select the menu command to print. The print dialog box appears. Open the Printer Properties. Click to select the [Device Options] tab.
  • Page 379 Printing a Document Windows NT 4.0 From an application, select the menu command to print. The print dialog box appears. Open the Printer Properties. Click the [Advanced] tab. From [Document Options], select the function you want to use. Click [OK] to apply the settings you made. After making all of the settings you want, click [OK] to close the Printer Properties.

  • Page 380: Sample Print

    PostScript 3 Sample Print Follow the procedures below to print a document using the “Sample Print” function. Windows 95/98/Me Note ❒ If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before sending a print job. By default, sample print jobs are automatically collated by the printer driver.
  • Page 381 Printing a Document Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . The following message appears on the panel display. Sample Print: 08:56 ABCD1234 Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display the file you want to print, and then press { { { { Enter q q } } } } .
  • Page 382 PostScript 3 Click [OK] to close the Printer Properties. Start printing from the application's print dialog box. The Sample Print job is sent to the machine and one printing set is printed. Check the print job to confirm that the settings are all right. If the settings are fine, go to step I to print the remaining print job.
  • Page 383 Printing a Document Macintosh From an application, select the menu command to print. The print dialog box appears. Click to select the [Job Log]. Select [Sample Print] and select the appropriate setting. Enter the “User ID” in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumer- ic (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters.
  • Page 384 PostScript 3 Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to change the document quantity desired, and then press { { { { Enter q q } } } } to print the file.

  • Page 385: Locked Print

    Printing a Document Locked Print Follow the procedures below to print a document using the “Locked Print” function. Windows 95/98/Me From an application, select the menu command to print. The print dialog box appears. Open the Printer Properties. Click to select the [Job/Log] tab. Select [Locked Print] in [Job Type].
  • Page 386 PostScript 3 Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display the file you want to print, and then press { { { { Enter q q } } } } .
  • Page 387 Printing a Document Click [OK] to apply the settings you made. After making all of the settings you want, click [OK] to close the Printer Properties. The document file is saved in the printer. If you want to print this document, go to step H to print the remaining print job. If not, you can delete the saved job.
  • Page 388 PostScript 3 Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to change the document quantity desired, and then press { { { { Enter q q } } } } to print the file.
  • Page 389 Printing a Document Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display the file you want to print, and then press { { { { Enter q q } } } } .
  • Page 390 PostScript 3 Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to set the digit in the password entry field. Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } .

  • Page 391: Printer Utility For Mac

    Printer Utility for Mac Printer Utility for Mac By using Printer Utility for Mac, you can download fonts, change the name of printer and so on. Note ❒ Printer Utility for Mac is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Drivers and Util- ities”.

  • Page 392: Printer Utility For Mac Functions

    PostScript 3 Printer Utility for Mac Functions Printer Utility for Mac functions are described below. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ File menu • [Download PS Fonts] Download fonts (PostScript Type 1) to the printer. See P.21 “Downloading PS Fonts”. • [Display Printer's Fonts] Display and delete the fonts in printer memory and the printer's hard disk drive.

  • Page 393: Downloading Ps Fonts

    Printer Utility for Mac Downloading PS Fonts Important ❒ The following procedures to download the fonts assume that you are a sys- tem administrator. If you are not, be sure to consult your system administra- tor. ❒ Resetting the printer cause the fonts to be deleted from printer. ❒...

  • Page 394: Displaying Printer's Fonts

    PostScript 3 Displaying Printer's Fonts You can display the available fonts currently downloaded to the printer. Fonts in the printer's memory and hard disk drive can be displayed. Select [Display Printer's Fonts...] on the [File] menu. The dialog box appears. Select [Printer's memory] or [Printer's disk].

  • Page 395: Initializing The Printer Disk

    Printer Utility for Mac Initializing the Printer Disk To initialize the printer's hard disk, delete all the fonts downloaded to the print- er's hard disk drive. Before initializing, be sure to confirm the fonts on the hard disk drive. Important ❒...

  • Page 396: Printing Font Sample

    PostScript 3 Printing Font Sample You can print samples of fonts that downloaded on hard disk drive and the memory. Note ❒ Print by using the paper selected on [Page Setup]. Select [Print Fonts Sample...] on the [File] menu. Click [Print]. Renaming the Printer You can change the printer's name displayed under Appletalk.

  • Page 397: Restarting The Printer

    Printer Utility for Mac Restarting the Printer You can restart the printer. The fonts in printer's memory must be deleted. Select [Restart Printer] on the [File] menu. Confirm the message that appears on the screen, and then click [Restart]. The printer restarts. Note ❒...

  • Page 398: Displaying The Printer Status

    PostScript 3 Click the [AdobePS] icon. Select the zone changed in step B B B B on the [Appletalk zone:]. Click to select the printer you want to use on the [Select a PostScript Printer:]. Close [Chooser]. Displaying the Printer Status You can display and confirm the current status of the printer.
  • Page 399 Copyright © 2000...
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  • Page 401 UNIX Supplement 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 402 Introduction To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc- tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Operating Instructions” before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
  • Page 403 Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.
  • Page 404 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.
  • Page 405 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. UNIX Configuration Using the Installation Shell Script ............1 Assigning the IP Address ................1 Executing the Installation Shell Script ............2 Setup......................6 Printing Method ..................10 Printing with lpr, lp..................10 Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp ................11 Printer Status ...................

  • Page 407: Unix Configuration

    1. UNIX Configuration This section explains how to set up a network printer and check the print status using UNIX. Limitation ❒ To print from a UNIX workstation, use the file that the printer supports. Using the Installation Shell Script The installation shell script helps with the setup process.

  • Page 408: Executing The Installation Shell Script

    UNIX Configuration Confirming the IP address Follow the procedure below to confirm that the IP address has been configured correctly. • Following procedure uses sample IP address: 192.168.15.16. Enter the following: # ping 192.168.15.16 If the address has been configured correctly, the following message appears. 192.168.15.16 is alive If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following message ap- pears.
  • Page 409 ❒ Insert a period and slash before the current directory. Enter a number to select the workstation OS that you are using. Network printer install shell Copyright RICOH CO.,LTD. 1994-2000 Select your workstation OS type. 1. SunOS 4.x.x 2. Solaris 2.x, Solaris 7-8 (SunOS5.x) 3.
  • Page 410 UNIX Configuration Enter the IP address of the printer. Enter Printer host IP address <xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx> [re- turn=skip]: 192.168.15.16 Note ❒ The IP address will be added to the /etc/hosts file. ❒ If the host name of the printer has already been configured, ignore and press the {RETURN} key.
  • Page 411 Using the Installation Shell Script Make a test print to confirm that the settings are correct. # lpr -Pnp file_name # lp -d np file_name For more information about lpr and lp, see P.10 “Printing Method”. Deleting the printer To print using the lp or lpr command, the option specified when the Installation Shell Script is executed is used.

  • Page 412: Setup

    UNIX Configuration Setup The printing environment is set up automatically when the installation shell script is executed. This section describes the set up contents when the installation shell script is ex- ecuted under Red Hat Linux, Solaris and HP-UX. Linux ❖...
  • Page 413 Using the Installation Shell Script ❒ The second, and the following lines, contain the printer's attributes. At- tributes of the printer are represented by two character names referred to as capabilities. For more information about capabilities, see the following table. Capability Explanation Value Required for the Network...
  • Page 414 UNIX Configuration Solaris ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adding the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file The following line is added to the /etc/hosts file. 192.168.15.16 nphost # Network Printer • 192.168.15.16 is the IP address, nphost is the host name, from # to the end of the line is a comment.
  • Page 415 Using the Installation Shell Script HP-UX ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Adding the IP address and host name to the /etc/hosts file The following line is added to the /etc/hosts file. 192.168.15.16 # Network Printer • 192.168.15.16 is the IP address, np is the host name, from # to the end of the line is a comment.

  • Page 416: Printing Method

    UNIX Configuration Printing Method Printing with lpr, lp Depending on the type of the workstation being used, execute one of the follow- ing commands: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ BSD UNIX workstation % lpr -Pprinter_name file_name [file_name...] For example: printer name is np, file names are file1 and file2 % lpr -Pnp file1 file2 ❖...

  • Page 417: Printing With Rsh, Rcp, Ftp

    Printing Method Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp You can also print using the rsh, rcp and ftp commands. Note ❒ Print using the format that the printer can support. ❒ The message “print session full” appears when the maximum number of print requests has been reached .
  • Page 418 UNIX Configuration Depending on the number of files to be printed, use the put or mput commands. Limitation ❒ File names cannot contain “=” or “,”. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To print one file ftp> put file_name ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ To print several files ftp>...

  • Page 419: Printer Status

    Printer Status Printer Status You can use the following commands to have information and the printer status displayed or copied to a file. Use the lpq or lp command to display the status of the printer or information about print jobs. Use the rsh, rcp or ftp commands to get more detailed information from the printer.

  • Page 420: Copying Information To A File

    UNIX Configuration Note ❒ For the user name and password input nothing, and then press the {RETURN} key. Parameters that can be used with rsh, rcp and ftp: Parameter Information returned Reference Network Interface Board Operating Instructions Status of the printer. status provided as a PDF file on Information about print jobs.

  • Page 421: Specifying The Device Option

    Specifying the Device Option Specifying the Device Option With the following options, you can print with specific printer function. Limitation ❒ The optional character strings that the printer can recognize are a maximum of 512 bytes. ❒ The number of available characters used as options are limited, depending on their operating systems.

  • Page 422: Input Tray

    UNIX Configuration - Using the cd command with ftp For printing with ftp, if the option is specified using the cd command, the option is available whenever the put or mput command is used. ftp> cd option Note ❒ The pwd command shows the current option settings. ftp>...

  • Page 423: Paper Size

    Specifying the Device Option Paper Size Select a paper size. Limitation ❒ Only the loaded paper sizes are available. paper=value of paper size Paper Size Value jisb4 jisb5 jisb6 11×17 ledger × 11 letter × 8 halfletter × 14 legal custom size custom The following sample shows how to print using A4 paper (host name: nphost,...

  • Page 424: Paper Type

    UNIX Configuration Paper Type Select a paper type. Limitation ❒ Only the loaded paper types are available. mediatype=value of paper type Paper Type Value Plain paper plain Preprinted paper preprinted Letterhead letterhead OHP transparency transparency Prepunched paper prepunched Label labels Bond paper bond Recycled paper...

  • Page 425: Output Tray

    Specifying the Device Option Output Tray Select an output tray. outbin=value of output tray Limitation ❒ Only the installed output trays are available. Note ❒ The output tray value corresponds to the ID number of the output tray which is obtained from the printer information (e.g. ls info command in ftp, info command in telnet.

  • Page 426: Copies

    UNIX Configuration Copies Specify the number of copies. copies=number of copies (1 to 999) Limitation ❒ Do not specify “copies” and “qty ” commands at the same time. “qty” is the function of collation. The following sample shows how to print 10 copies (host name: nphost, file name: file1).

  • Page 427: Duplex Print

    Specifying the Device Option Duplex Print Duplex printing is enabled. Limitation ❒ AD410 (duplex unit) is required. duplex=value of duplex printing Duplex Printing Value Enable Disable Reference For more information about available paper size for duplex printing, see Printer Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”.

  • Page 428: Resolution

    UNIX Configuration Resolution Select the resolution for printing. resolution=resolution Resolution Value 600 dpi 1200 dpi 1200 The following sample shows how to print with 1200dpi (host name: nphost, file name: file1). • rsh % rsh nphost print resolution=1200 < file1 •...

  • Page 429: Index

    INDEX Binding Paper Size Option , 21 Option , 17 BSD UNIX workstation Paper Type Printing Method , 10 Option , 18 BSD UNIX workstation, Linux Printer Language Deleting the printer , 5 Option , 15 Printer Status , 13 Printer Status , 13 Printing Method , 10 Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp , 11...
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  • Page 433 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE <G058-8620> Please read the Safety Information in the Setup Guide or Printer Reference before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENT- ING MACHINE PROBLEMS. Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in the Power Connection Hold the toner cartridge as shown in the illus- INSTALLING THE TONER...
  • Page 434 Slide the paper tray into the printer slightly until Turn off the power switch. it stops. PRINTING A CONFIGURATION CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO SELECTING THE PANEL INSTALLING THE PAPER PAGE A COMPUTER DISPLAY LANGUAGE TRAY Turn the computer off. Select a language following the procedures You can check if the printer works properly by The default setting of the paper size is A4 L Network connection...

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