Using The Printer Function; Configuring Option And Paper Settings - Ricoh Aficio SP 3400SF User Manual

3. Using the Printer Function

This chapter describes the printer functions.

Configuring Option and Paper Settings

Configure the printer driver according to the machine's option and paper set-
tings.
Important
❒ Manage Printers permission is required to change the printer properties in
the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group mem-
ber to acquire this permission.
❒ Make sure that [Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer prop-
erties is selected. The machine cannot print if [Enable bidirectional support] is not
selected.
❖ Conditions for Bidirectional Communication
Bidirectional communication allows the computer to retrieve the machine's
paper settings, current status, and other information.
To establish bidirectional communication, the following conditions must be
met:
• Operating system of the computer: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, and Win-
dows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008
• When connected via a network
The machine is connected via a standard TCP/IP port, and the default port
name must not be changed.
[Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer properties is se-
lected.
• When connected via USB
The machine is connected to the computer's USB port using a USB inter-
face.
[Enable bidirectional support] in the [Port] tab of the printer properties is se-
lected.
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