Ricoh AP2600N User Manual page 434

Slide the paper tray into the printer slightly until
it stops.
INSTALLING THE PAPER
TRAY
The default setting of the paper size is A4 L
(long-edge feed).
For settings other than the default paper size,
see "Loading Paper and Other Media" in the
Printer Reference provided as a PDF file on
the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions".
For more information about the paper sizes that
can be set in the paper tray, see "Paper and
Important
Other Media Supported by this Printer" in the
Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial
Printer Reference provided as a PDF file on
matches the size and feed direction of the paper
the CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instructions".
in the tray. Otherwise, the printer might be
damaged or a printing problem might occur.
Lift the paper tray slightly then pull it out
Do not slide the paper tray in and out with force.
until it stops.
If you do, the front and side paper guides will
move out of the place.
CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD
Note
Caution
Do not touch the three white pins on the left
When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip
front side of the printer.
the plug to avoid damaging the cord and caus-
ing a fire or an electric shock.
While lifting the front side of the tray, pull it
It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet
out of the printer.
hands. An electric shock might occur.
Check that the power switch is turned off.
Load paper into the paper tray with the
print side up.
Securely insert the power cord plug into the
printer's power socket.
Securely insert the power cord plug into the wall
socket.
Important
Confirm that the top of the stack is not
higher than the limit mark inside the tray.
Confirm that the paper fits under the rear
guide.
PRINTING A CONFIGURATION
SELECTING THE PANEL
PAGE
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
Select a language following the procedures You can check if the printer works properly by
described. printing a configuration page.
However, you cannot check the connection
The message for the selected language will
appear on the panel display. between the printer and the computer by printing
the configuration page.
Note
Check that the power switch is turned on.
The default setting is English.
If you want to use the English panel display, the
following procedures are unnecessary.
Press the Menu (
Check that the power switch is turned on.
"Menu" appears on the panel display.
Press the
Press the Menu ( ) key.
sage appears on the panel display.
Menu:
List/Test Print
Press the Enter (
The following message appears on the panel display.
List/Test Print:
Config. Page
"Menu" appears on the panel display.
Press the Enter (
The test printing will start.
Press the or key until the following mes-
sage appears on the panel display.
Important
Menu:
If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,
Language
check if an error message appears on the panel
display. For more information about error
messages, see "Troubleshooting" in the Printer
Press the Enter ( ) key.
Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".
After installing the new toner cartridge, the first
few pages might be printed with light density. If
density does not become darker, see
Press the or key until the language you
"Troubleshooting" in the Printer Reference
want to select appears on the panel display.
provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled
"Operating Instructions".
Press the Enter ( ) key.
The settings are applied and the ready message appears on the panel
display.
CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO
A COMPUTER
Network connection
If your printer is installed with the Network
Interface Board, follow the procedures below.
Turn off the power switch.
Loop the network interface cable and attach
) key.
the ferrite core.
Note
or key until the following mes-
The network interface cable loop should be about
15 cm(6")( ) from the end of the cable (on the
end closet to the printer). The ferrite core at the
end of the cable should be a ring type ferrite core.
) key.
) key.
Attach the network interface cable to the
jack on the board.
Connect the other end of the network interface
cable to the network.
Turn on the power switch.
Parallel connection
Important
The parallel interface cable is not provided with
the printer. Make sure that the interface cable
you use, is appropriate for your computer.
The printer's parallel connection is a standard
bi-directional interface. It requires a standard
36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284
and an available parallel port on your computer.
To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded
cable.
Note
Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters
(8.2 feet) long.
Turn off the power switch.
Turn the computer off.
Attach the interface cable to the interface con-
nector of the printer. Secure the cable with the
metal fittings as shown in the illustration.
Attach the other end of the interface cable to
the interface connector of the computer. Se-
cure the cable.
Important
Rating voltage of the parallel interface connector
for the computer ; Max. DC5V.
SETTING UP FOR PRINTING
Printing requires installation of a printer driver
for the operating system.
Reference
See "Printer Drivers for This Printer" in the
Setup Guide.
If you want to install options, see "Installing
Options" in the Setup Guide.
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