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Ricoh MP 161 Function Manual

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Preparing the Machine
1
Setting Up the Printer Driver
2
Other Print Operations
3
The Functions and Settings of the Machine
4
Appendix
5

Operating Instructions

Printer Reference

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Printer Reference Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations The Functions and Settings of the Machine Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine"...
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. Important ❒ Media differ according to manual. ❒ The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents. ❒...
  • Page 4 ❖ Network Guide Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environ- ment, and use the software provided. This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and settings that might not be available on this machine. Images, illustrations, and information about operating systems that are supported might also differ slightly from those of this machine.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i Notice ........................1 How to Read This Manual ..................3 Symbols ........................3 Display Panel......................4 Reading the Display and Using Keys.................5 Printer Features Menu ...................6 Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray..............10 Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel ............12 Setting the Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel .........14 Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel ....16 Setting envelope Using the Control Panel ...............
  • Page 6 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties.............55 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ........55 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...........56 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ....58 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........59 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ............62 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ........62...

  • Page 7: Notice

    Product Name: Printer/Scanner Unit Model Number: 816/Dsm416/LD016/Aficio MP 161 816f/Dsm416f/LD016f/Afi- cio MP 161F 816pf/Dsm416pf/LD016spf/Aficio MP 161SPF Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 8 Note to users in Canada Note: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada Avertissement: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Can- ada.

  • Page 9: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Ma- chine.

  • Page 10: Display Panel

    Display Panel This section describes configuration using the display panel when the printer function is selected. ASC009S Operational status or messages [Menu] Displays current machine status, such as Press to display the menu to select the “Ready”, “Offline”, and “Printing...”. following options: •...

  • Page 11: Reading The Display And Using Keys

    Reading the Display and Using Keys This section explains how to read the display and using the selection key for the initial display. ASC010S {Escape} key Scroll keys Press to move the cursor in each direc- Press to cancel an operation or return to tion, step by step.

  • Page 12: Printer Features Menu

    Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and meanings of functions on Printer Feature. Printer Feature screen appears when you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List/Test Print Menu Description Multiple Lists You can print the configuration page and er- ror log.
  • Page 13 Menu Description Memory Usage You can select the amount of memory used in Font Priority or Frame Priority, according to paper size or resolution. Duplex You can select to have print on both sides of each page. Copies You can specify the number of print sets. This setting is disabled if the number of pag- es to print has been specified with the printer driver or another command.
  • Page 14 ❖ Host Interface Menu Description I/O Buffer You can set the size of the I/O Buffer. Nor- mally it is not necessary to change this setting. I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the machine should wait before ending a print job. If data from another port usually arrives in the mid- dle of a print job, you should increase this timeout period.
  • Page 15 Note ❒ Depending on which optional units you have installed or the printer lan- guage you have selected, some options are not displayed. ❒ Depending on the security settings, you might not be able to set certain op- tions. Reference For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide.

  • Page 16: Setting Paper On The Bypass Tray

    Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”, About This Machine. Important ❒ The following functions are disabled when printing from the bypass tray: •...
  • Page 17 Adjust the paper guides to the paper size, and then gently insert paper face down into the bypass tray. ABW020S1 Extender Paper guides ×11 L. • Open out the extender to support paper sizes larger than A4 L, 8 • If the paper guides are not flush against the paper, skewing and misfeeds might occur.

  • Page 18: Setting The Paper Size Using The Control Panel

    Note ❒ Paper within the following dimensions can be set in the bypass tray: • Vertical: 90 - 216 mm (3.55 - 8.5 in.) • Horizontal: 139 - 600 mm (5.48 - 23.62 in.) ❒ Be sure to set the paper with the side you want to print facing down in the bypass tray.
  • Page 19 Select [System Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Tray Paper Settings] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Printer Bypass Paper Size] using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key.

  • Page 20: Setting The Custom Size Paper Using The Control Panel

    Setting the Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel The following procedures are not required if you select the printer driver for the settings. In that case, set the paper size using the printer driver. Important ❒ Custom size settings set using the printer driver have priority over those set using the machine's control panel.
  • Page 21 Select [Custom Size] using the scroll keys, and then press the {OK} key. Enter the horizontal size of the paper using the number keys, and press {q}. Available size: 139 - 600 mm (5.48 - 23.62 in.) Enter the vertical size of the paper using the number keys, and press {q}. Available size: 90 - 216 mm (3.55 - 8.5 in.) Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen.

  • Page 22: Setting Thick Paper Or Ohp Transparencies Using The Control Panel

    Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel The following procedures are not required if you select the printer driver for the settings. In that case, set the paper size using the printer driver. Important ❒ Paper size settings set using the printer driver have priority over those set us- ing the machine's control panel.

  • Page 23: Setting Envelope Using The Control Panel

    Select paper type from the menu using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Note ❒ The settings made will remain valid until they are reset again. After print- ing on thick paper or OHP Transparencies, be sure to clear settings for the next user.
  • Page 24 Select [Thick Paper] using the {U} or {T} key, and then press the {OK} key. Select [Printer Bypass Paper Size], and then press the {OK} key. Select the paper envelope size from [C6envL], [C5envL], or [DlenvL], and then press the {OK} key. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Machine

    1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
  • Page 26 Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Available Ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port ❖...
  • Page 27 Confirming the Connection Method Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. ZZZ036S Note ❒ In an IPv6 environment, Netware servers cannot be used. Reference See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of network printer.

  • Page 28: Local Connection

    Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via parallel, USB, and Bluetooth connec- tions. Windows operating system version determines the available connection meth- ods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98: Parallel connections • Windows 98 SE / Me: USB and Parallel connections •...

  • Page 29: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver This section explains how to install the printer driver. There are two ways to in- stall the printer driver: using Quick Install, which installs the settings at once, or installing the appropriate driver according to the port you want to use. Important ❒...

  • Page 30: Installing The Printer Driver For The Selected Port

    Preparing the Machine Click [Install]. The printer driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. A message about restarting the computer appears. Restart the computer to complete installation. Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD- ROM.
  • Page 31 Installing the Printer Driver Click [DeskTopBinder - SmartDeviceMonitor for Client]. The message to quit all other applications appears. Quit all applications, and then click [Next >]. The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading through its contents, click [Yes]. Click [Full install] or [Custom Install].
  • Page 32 Preparing the Machine Windows XP, Windows Server 2003: Open the [Printers and Faxes] window from the [Start] menu. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears. Click the icon of the machine you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties appear. Click the [Ports] tab, and then click [Configure Port].
  • Page 33 Installing the Printer Driver The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading the agreement, click [I accept the agreement.], and then click [Next >]. Select the printer driver you want to use in the [Select Program] dialog box. You can select several printer drivers.
  • Page 34 Preparing the Machine ❒ Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me, you cannot add an IP address partially sim- ilar to the one already used. For example, if “192.168.0.2” is in use, “192.168.0.2xx” cannot be used. Similarly, if “192.168.0.20” is in use, “192.168.0.2”...
  • Page 35 Installing the Printer Driver In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://printer's address/printer” as the print- er's address. If the server authentication is issued, to enable SSL (a protocol for encrypted communication), enter “https://printer's address/printer” (Internet Explor- er 5.01, or a higher version must be installed). (example IP address: 192.168.15.16) http://192.168.15.16/printer https://192.168.15.16/printer...
  • Page 36 Preparing the Machine Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the printer driver already installed. If there is, you cannot install the printer driver using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See “When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver”, Trouble Shooting.
  • Page 37 Enter the printer name or IP address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When the device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”. Click [Next >].
  • Page 38 Preparing the Machine Using the LPR Port This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver using the LPR port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 39 Installing the Printer Driver Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [Port]. Configure the default printer as necessary. Click [Continue]. The printer driver installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish].

  • Page 40: Using As A Windows Network Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a Windows Network Printer This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the printer as a Windows network printer. To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting “Network printer server”, and then select the Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.
  • Page 41 Using as a Windows Network Printer Click [Next >]. Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment], [Driver], and [Port] vary depending on the op- erating system, printer model, and port.

  • Page 42: Using As A Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This describes how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 43 Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment], [Driver], and [Port] vary depending on the op- erating system, printer model, and port. Click [Port], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK].

  • Page 44: Form Feed

    Preparing the Machine Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer may not print properly. Follow the procedure below to disable form feed according to the operating sys- tem used: •...

  • Page 45: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the comput- er and no print jobs are in progress. The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine.
  • Page 46 Preparing the Machine Install the printer driver. Click [Search for the best driver for your device. [Recom- mended]], and then click [Next >]. Select the [Specify a location:] check box, and then click [Browse...]. The [Browse for Folder] dialog box appears. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 47: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.

  • Page 48: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Preparing the Machine Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected. Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.
  • Page 49 Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Click [Continue]. Click [Finish]. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers and Faxes] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.

  • Page 50: Printing With Parallel Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Parallel Connection This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the par- allel port. To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [LPT1] when install- ing the printer driver. Important ❒...
  • Page 51 Printing with Parallel Connection Click [Finish]. The printer driver installation starts. After the installation is completed, select one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒...

  • Page 52: Printing With Bluetooth Connection

    Preparing the Machine Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print using with Bluetooth devices. Supported Profiles Refer the following supported profiles for Bluetooth connection. ❖ SPP, HCRP • A maximum of two Bluetooth adaptor or Bluetooth-equipped computers can be connected at the same time using the Bluetooth interface: one by SPP, one by HCRP.
  • Page 53 Printing with Bluetooth Connection Check that the printer you want to use appears in 3Com Bluetooth Connec- tion Manager. On the [Tool] menu, click [COM port]. Check that the message “Bluetooth Serial Client (COMx) “ appears under Client Ports. (X indicates the COM port number used by Bluetooth.) Click [Close].

  • Page 54: Configuring Security Mode Settings

    Preparing the Machine Configuring Security Mode Settings This describes how to configure the security mode settings. Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. On the [Tools] menu, click [Security Mode]. The [Security Mode] dialog box appears. Select the security mode in the [Security Mode:] list. If you click [High], or [Custom], and specify [Link] in the [Custom Settings] dialog box, enter the Bluetooth password.

  • Page 55: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Making Option Settings for the Printer Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.50 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”.

  • Page 56: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Preparing the Machine ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • DeskTopBinder Lite must be installed, or the Standard TCP/IP port must be used. • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS printer driver.
  • Page 57 Making Option Settings for the Printer On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Change Accessories] tab. If options in the [Change Accessories] tab are disabled, bidirectional connection is enabled. In this case, no change is necessary for option settings. If you are using the RPCS printer driver, click the [Change Accessories] tab.

  • Page 58: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Preparing the Machine Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To in- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.

  • Page 59: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder.
  • Page 60 Preparing the Machine...

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 62: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Click [OK] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- plication you use.
  • Page 63 PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 64: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.

  • Page 65: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box from that application.
  • Page 66 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 67 PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 68: Rpcs - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 69 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95 / 98 / Me.

  • Page 70: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 71 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application.

  • Page 72: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
  • Page 73 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application.

  • Page 74: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. Members of the Ad- ministrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 75 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...]. The [Default] dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help.
  • Page 76 Setting Up the Printer Driver...

  • Page 77: Other Print Operations

    3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the machine for printing, without having to open a PDF application. Important ❒ The function can be used with genuine Adobe PDF files only. ❒...
  • Page 78 Other Print Operations Follow the instructions on the display to install DeskTopBinder Lite. If you are required to restart the computer after installing DeskTopBinder Lite, restart the computer and continue the configuration. DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF files di- rectly.
  • Page 79 Printing a PDF File Directly PDF Direct Printing Use the method below to print PDF files directly. Drag the PDF file you want to print to the PDF Direct Printing icon in the palette and drop it there. [Output File List-PDF Direct Print] is displayed. Highlight the PDF you want to print, and then click [OK].

  • Page 80: Using Commands

    Other Print Operations PDF Direct Print Properties ASC005S Setting name: Number of copies Displays the plug-in configuration name Specifies the number of copies to print. (up to 63 single byte characters) Collate Change Icon... Sorts printed sheets. Changes the icon displayed on the tool Range bar.

  • Page 81: Unauthorized Copy Control

    Unauthorized Copy Control Unauthorized Copy Control To prevent unauthorized copying, you can embed patterns and text beneath the print. You do not need a special paper to use this function. If a paper with text or image patterns is copied by a copier or a multi-function printer, either the pat- terns are printed vividly or the copy is grayed out, so as to protect the informa- tion on the original from leaking.

  • Page 82: Using [Data Security For Copying]

    Other Print Operations Using [Data security for copying] If a document printed with data security for copying is copied by or stored in the Document Box of a copier or multi-function printer with the copy data security unit, the copy or stored file is grayed out. This section explains how to specify the printer driver setting for printing using [Data security for copying].
  • Page 83 Unauthorized Copy Control ❖ Printing a document using [Data security for copying] AJL030S The pattern and text you have set The document is blanked by gray is printed. overprint. The document is copied or stored in copiers / multifunction machines which the Copy Data Security unit is installed.

  • Page 84: Using [Mask Type:]

    Other Print Operations Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. Note ❒...

  • Page 85: Important Notice

    Unauthorized Copy Control Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (pref- erably 70 to 80 pt) and character angle to between 30 and 40 degrees.

  • Page 86: Form Feed

    Other Print Operations Form Feed This section gives instructions for operating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the machine has run out. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following functions are set: •...

  • Page 87: Canceling A Print Job

    Form Feed Select the tray for form feed using {T} or {U} from those that appear on the display panel, and then press the {OK} key. If you want to print after adding paper to the tray, select the tray after loading the correct paper.
  • Page 88 Other Print Operations Note ❒ If the machine is shared by multiple computers, be careful not to acciden- tally cancel someone else's print job. ❒ Under Windows, If the machine is connected to the computer using a par- allel cable, sent print jobs may be canceled if [JobReset] is pressed while “Waiting...”...

  • Page 89: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the control panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel Press [JobReset] on the display panel. A confirmation message appears. Press [Current].
  • Page 90 Other Print Operations Note ❒ If the machine is shared by multiple computers, be careful not to acciden- tally cancel someone else's print job. ❒ If the machine is connected to the computer using a parallel cable, sent print jobs may be canceled if [JobReset] is pressed while “Waiting...” is dis- played on the control panel.

  • Page 91: Checking The Error Log

    Checking the Error Log Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.

  • Page 92: Collate

    Other Print Operations Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data transmitted from a computer in memory. ❖ Collate Printed output is assembled as sets in sequential order. AEU016S Note ❒...

  • Page 93: The Functions And Settings Of The Machine

    4. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and therefore contain all the functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and setting items used for configuring the model you are using. Reference For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.

  • Page 94: List Of The Setting Items

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine List of the Setting Items Web Image Monitor The following tables show Web Image Monitor items that can be viewed or mod- ified depending on the selected mode on the Web browser. Select one of the following modes to log on Web Image Monitor: •...
  • Page 95 List of the Setting Items ❖ Job • Job List Menu User mode Administrator mode Current/Waiting Jobs Read Read Job History Read Read • Printer Menu User mode Administrator mode Job History Read Read Error Log Read Read • Fax History Menu User mode Administrator mode...
  • Page 96 The Functions and Settings of the Machine Menu User mode Administrator mode LDAP Server None Read/Modify Firmware Update None Read/Modify • Printer Menu User mode Administrator mode Basic Settings Read Read/Modify Tray Parameters (PCL) None Read/Modify Tray Parameters (PS) None Read/Modify PDF Temporary Password Modify...

  • Page 97: Telnet

    List of the Setting Items • Security Menu User mode Administrator mode Network Security None Read/Modify Access Control None Read/Modify IPP Authentication None Read/Modify SSL/TLS None Read/Modify None Read/Modify Site Certificate None Read/Modify Device Certificate None Read/Modify • RC Gate Menu User mode Administrator mode...

  • Page 98: Settings That Can Be Used With Postscript 3

    The Functions and Settings of the Machine Settings that can be used with PostScript 3 The following PostScript 3 settings can be used with the machine: Note ❒ Depending on a type of printer drivers, different items may be displayed. Settings Selectable Items Fit to Paper...

  • Page 99: Appendix

    5. Appendix Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component Specifications Resolution 600/300 dpi Printing speed 16 ppm × 11 K plain paper) (A4K, 8 Printing speeds depend on the machine. Check which type of ma- chine you have.

  • Page 100: Options

    Appendix Note ❒ When using MacOS, use only the standard USB interface. The optional USB interface board is not supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with MacOS 9.2.2, only USB 1.1 is supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Windows Me, install USB Printing Support.
  • Page 101 Specifications ❖ Transmittable distance: 1 Mbps 400 m 2 Mbps 270 m 5.5 Mbps 200 m 11 Mbps 140 m Note ❒ These figures are a guideline for outdoor use. In general, the transmittable distance indoors is 10 - 100 m, depending on environment. ❖...

  • Page 102: Index

    INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 Operating system Bypass tray Options Canceling a job PageMaker Collate PDF Direct Print Control keys Printer Features Menu Control panel Printer language Custom size paper printer properties, PCL printer properties, RPCS Printing a PDF file directly printing, bypass tray data security for copying Printing Method...
  • Page 103 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. UPnP is a trademark of the UPnP Implementers Corporation.
  • Page 104 EN USA B288-7603...

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