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 Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Saving and Printing Using the Document Server The Functions and Settings of the Machine...
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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.
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. ❒...
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❖ 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ...i Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual ...2 Symbols ...2 Display Panel...3 Initial Display ...3 Printer Features Menu ...5 Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray... 9 Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel ...11 Setting Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel ...13 Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel ...14 1.
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2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties...53 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ...53 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...55 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...57 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...59 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ...61 Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ...61 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...63...
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4. Saving and Printing Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server...121 5. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe ...123 Functions...123 Interface ...123 List of the Setting Items ...124 Web Image Monitor...124 telnet ...127 UNIX...128 Settings that can be used with PostScript 3...129 6.
Notice ❖ Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer/Scanner Controller Model Number: Printer/Scanner Unit Type 3010, Printer Unit Type 3010, Printer Enhance Option Type 3010, RPCS Printer Unit Type 3010 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.
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.
Display Panel This section describes configuration using the display panel when the printer function is selected. Initial Display Important ❒ The machine switches to offline when you make settings when the machine is online. After you complete the setting, the machine switches to online au- tomatically.
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Note ❒ When the power is turned on, the copier display is shown. This is a factory default. This initial setting can be changed. See “User Tools (System Set- tings)”, General Settings Guide.
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 Menu”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List / Test Print Menu Multiple Lists Config.
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❖ System Print Error Report Auto Continue Memory Overflow Job Separation Auto Delete Temporary Print Jobs Auto Delete Stored Print Jobs Initial Print Job List Memory Usage Duplex Copies Blank Page Print Edge Smoothing Toner Saving Printer Language Sub Paper Size Page Size Letterhead Setting Menu...
Menu Bypass Tray Setting Priority Edge to Edge Print Default Printer Language Tray Switching ❖ Host Interface Menu I/O Buffer I/O Timeout ❖ PCL Menu This menu can be selected only when the PCL unit is installed. Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Font Number Point Size...
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❖ PS Menu (optional) Data Format Resolution ❖ PDF Menu (optional) This menu can be selected only when the optional PostScript 3 unit and the optional hard disk are installed. Change PDF Password PDF Group Password Resolution Note ❒ Some options do not appear depending optional units or selected printer lan- guages.
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 Size and Types”, About This Machine. Paper within the following dimensions can be set in the bypass tray: •...
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Adjust the paper guides to the paper size. If the paper guides are not flush against the paper, skewing and misfeeds might occur. Before loading paper, unlock the paper guides by pushing up the paper guide release lever. To lock the paper guides, push down the paper guide release lever. The ma- chine then selects the bypass tray automatically.
Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading standard size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features].
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Select the paper size. Press [UPrevious] or [TNext] to scroll through the list. Press [OK]. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. Reference When loading thick paper or OHP transparencies, select paper size and pa- per type. For details, see p.14 “Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel”.
Setting Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading custom size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).
Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading thick paper or OHP transparencies onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).
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.
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Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows 95/98 Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b ❖ Windows Me Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b ❖ Windows 2000 Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b ❖ Windows XP Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b ❖ Windows Server 2003 Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b ❖ Windows NT 4.0 Connection Method Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b Reference...
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Using as a Network Printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. Reference See the explanation about how to install the printer driver for each type of network printer. For the Windows network printer, see p.31 “Using as a Windows Network Printer”.
Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via parallel, USB, and Bluetooth connec- tion. The version of Windows operating system determines the available connection methods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98/98 SE: Parallel connections • Windows Me: USB and Parallel connections •...
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 wish to use. Quick Install Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, and Windows Server 2003 users can easily in- stall this software using the supplied CD-ROM.
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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.
Installing the Printer Driver for the Selected Port Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Important ❒ To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000/XP Profes- sional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an ac- count that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrator. ❒...
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Preparing the Machine Changing the Port Settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client set- tings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. Windows 95/98: Open the [Printers] window from the [Start] menu. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use.
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Reference For details about these settings, see “Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Cli- ent”, Network Guide, or SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help. Installing the RPCS or PCL Printer Driver (TCP/IP) Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM.
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Preparing the Machine Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [SmartDeviceMonitor], and then click [OK]. Click [TCP/IP], and then click [Search]. A list of printers using TCP/IP appears. Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a machine not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the machine.
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Installing the RPCS or PCL Printer Driver (IPP) Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM. Download the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 from the supplier’s website. For details, ask your sales/service representatives. ❒...
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Preparing the Machine In the [Printer URL] box, enter “http://printer's address/printer” as the printer'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...
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Using the Standard TCP/IP Port This describes how to install the RPCS or PCL printer driver using the TCP/IP port. Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM. Download the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 from the supplier’s website.
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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 >].
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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, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission.
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Preparing the Machine Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK]. If [LPR Port] does not appear, see Windows Help and install it. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box.
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.
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Preparing the Machine Installing the PCL or RPCS Printer Driver Quit all applications currently running. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Select an interface language, and then click [OK]. The default interface language is English. Click [RPCS Printer Driver] or [PCL Printer Driver]. To install RPCS printer drivers, click [RPCS Printer Driver].
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Select the [Default Printer] check box to configure the printer as default. 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]. Restart the computer to complete installation.
Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server/Remote Printer This describes about how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM.
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Click [Next >]. Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer model 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 operating system, printer model, and port.
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: •...
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 or downloading them from the supplier's website.
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Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed and plug and play is enabled, the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Install the printer driver. Click [Search for the best driver for your device. [Recom- mended]], and then click [Next >].
Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. ❒ Depending on which options are installed on the machine, the PCL printer language is optional. In that case, installing the optional PCL unit is required to use the PCL 6/5e printer drivers.
Preparing the Machine Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed and plug and play is enabled, the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depending on the number of printers con- nected.
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Select the [Include this location in the search] check box under [Search for the best driver in these location], and then click [Browse] to select the printer driver lo- cation. If the CD-ROM drive is D, the source files of the printer driver are stored in the following location: •...
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 ❒...
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Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port. Check that [LPT1:] is shown in [Port:]. Select the [Default Printer] check box to configure the printer as default. Click [Finish].
Preparing the Machine Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print using 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.
Printing with Bluetooth Connection To install the printer driver, follow the procedure used to install parallel interface. Important ❒ To install the printer driver under Windows 2000/XP Professional or Win- dows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers per- mission.
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.
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.49 “If Bidirec- tional Communication Is Disabled”. Conditions for Bidirectional Communication Bidirectional communication allows information about paper size and feed di- rection settings to be automatically sent to the printer.
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Preparing the Machine ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client included on the CD-ROM must be in- stalled, and TCP/IP 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.
If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000/XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member. ❒...
Preparing the Machine Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, install- ing applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To install a Font Manager by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.
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. P P D f i l e s h a v e t h e . p p d e x t e n s i o n i n t h e f o l d e r “ D R I V - ERS\PS\WIN9X_ME\(Language)\DISK1”...
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Important ❒ Depending on which options are installed on the machine, the PCL printer language is optional. In that case, installing the optional PCL unit is required to use the PCL 6/5e printer drivers. Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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.
Windows 2000 - 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 Administrator and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 2000.
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.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows XP.
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM. Download the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 from the supplier’s website.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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.
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. ❖...
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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.
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. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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.
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.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver 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, click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ The printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 is not included on the supplied CD- ROM. Download the printer driver for Windows NT 4.0 from the supplier’s website.
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Setting Up the Printer Driver Click the icon of the printer you want to use. 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.
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 ❒ This function is possible only when the optional PostScript 3 unit is installed. ❒...
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Other Print Operations DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF files directly. On the [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next >] repeatedly until the [Printing Function2] screen appears.
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Printing PDF Password-Protected Documents Follow the procedure below to print password-protected PDF files. In the Windows [Start] menu, click [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and [Extended Features Wizard]. When [Extended Features Wizard] appears, select [Start], and then click [Next >] repeatedly until the [Printing Function2] screen appears. On the [Printing Function2] screen, click [Properties...] to display [PDF Direct Print Properties].
Other Print Operations PDF Direct Print Properties Setting name: Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) Change Icon... Changes the icon displayed on the tool bar. Printer: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that sup- port PDF direct printing. Duplex Prints on both sides of sheets.
Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Unauthorized Copy Control consists of two functions: [Data security for copying] and [Mask type:]. Important ❒ This function is designed to discourage copying of confidential documents; it does not prevent unauthorized use of information.
Other Print Operations Using [Data security for copying] You can embed a pattern by setting it in the printer driver. ❖ Setting [Data security for copying] in the printer driver • Select the [Data security for copying] checkbox. You can also enter the text in the [Text:] box.
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Note ❒ When printing a document that is set with [Data security for copying], the ma- chine does not require the optional Copy Data Security unit to be installed. The Copy Data Security unit is required when copying or storing a document protected by gray overprint.
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 ❒...
Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ Printing at 200 dpi is not possible. ❒ 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.
Other Print Operations Using the Print Job Function This describes how to print files stored in the machine. The following types of printing can be selected using the printer driver: Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. You can print or delete the print jobs saved in the machine which is sent from computers.
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❖ List Per User ID If you select [List Per User ID] from [Initial Print Job List], the following screen ap- pears: [Clear] Deselects a selection. User ID Displays user IDs who sent files to the machine. [UPrev.]/[TNext.] If the list of files does not fit on the screen, scroll down to view the list.
Other Print Operations Selecting the Initial Print Job List Follow the procedure below to set the initial Print Jobs screen, and to display it. Selecting the Initial Print Job List Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. Press [Printer Features]. The Printer Features menu appears. On the [System] tab, press [Initial Print Job List].
Printing from the Print Job Screen This section gives instruction about Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After you have checked the result, remaining sets can be printed or canceled using the ma- chine's control panel.
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Other Print Operations Printing a Sample Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the RPCS and the PCL 6/5e printer driver. For details about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
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Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. To select all print jobs, press [Select All Jobs]. To clear a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. To view details about a selected print file, press [Details]. Enter the new number of sets using the number keys.
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Other Print Operations Deleting Sample Print Files If you are not satisfied with the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable. Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs].
Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents on the machine over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data using the display panel once it is stored in this machine. When using Locked Print, it is not possible to print unless a password is entered on the machine's display panel.
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Other Print Operations Printing a Locked Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Locked Print file with the RPCS and the PCL 6/5e printer driver. For details about how to print a Locked Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
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Select the file you want to print, and then press [Print]. The password screen appears. To select all print jobs, press [Select All Jobs]. To clear a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. To view details about a selected print file, press [Details].
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Other Print Operations Deleting Locked Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. Press [Locked Print Job List]. A list of Locked Print files stored appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to delete, and then press [Delete].
Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold a file in the machine, and print it from the computer or the machine's control panel later. Important ❒ A Hold Print file cannot be stored if: • the total number of Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print files in the machine is over 100.
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Other Print Operations Printing a Hold Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Hold Print file with the RPCS and the PCL 6/5e printer driver. For information about how to print a Hold Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file in the supplied CD-ROM.
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Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. To select all print jobs, press [Select All Jobs]. To clear a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. To view details about a selected print file, press [Details].
Other Print Operations Stored Print As print files are not deleted after printing is completed, sending the same print file every time is not necessary, effective when printing same files repeatedly. Important ❒ A Stored Print file cannot be stored if: •...
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Printing a Stored Print File The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the RPCS and the PCL 6/5e printer driver. For information about how to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement in- cluded as a PDF file on the supplied CD-ROM.
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Other Print Operations Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. To select all print jobs, press [Select All Jobs]. To clear a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. To view details about a selected print file, press [Details].
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Deleting Stored Print Files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. A list of print files stored in the machine appears. Press [Stored Print Job List]. A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed.
Other Print Operations Printing from the List Per User ID Screen This describes how to print the files saved in the machine from the User ID screen. Printing the Selected Print Job Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. On the Printer screen, press [Print Jobs].
Press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [Yes]. The selected files are printed. Press [No] to cancel printing. Note ❒ The confirmation screen displays the total number of files of the selected user ID to be printed. Printing All Print Jobs Press the {Printer} key.
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Other Print Operations Select the desired print job type, and then press [OK]. The confirmation screen appears. The confirmation screen does not appear if the selected ID has only one type of print jobs. Press [Yes]. The selected files are printed. Note ❒...
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: •...
Other Print Operations Canceling a Print Job Follow the procedure below for canceling the print job if the message prompting form feed appears. Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. Press [Job Reset]. Delete the stored print jobs, and then cancel form feed. Press [Reset Current Job] to cancel the current print job, or [Reset All Jobs] to cancel all jobs.
Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the display panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. Press [Job Reset]. Press [Reset Current Job] or [Reset All Jobs]. •...
Other Print Operations Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the computer You can cancel a print job from the computer if transferring print jobs is not completed. Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, showing all print jobs currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
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.
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Other Print Operations Select the print file you want to check, and then press [Details]. A detailed error log appears. Press [UPrevious] or [TNext] to scroll the error files. Note ❒ Press [Exit] after checking the log. ❒ Press [Back to List] to return to the error log list. ❒...
Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a computer to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ This function is available only on machines that have the optional hard disk installed.
Other Print Operations User Defined Pages Using this function, you can specify the page numbers for each input tray. Important ❒ This function is available with the PCL 6/5e printer driver only. ❒ Depending on which options are installed on the machine, the PCL printer language is optional.
Printing with the Finisher You can collate, staple in printed paper by installing the optional finisher. Make sure you read the following precautions when using the optional finisher. Important ❒ Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirec- tional communication is disabled.
Other Print Operations Staple With the optional Finisher installed, sets can be stapled individually when print- ing multiple sets. Staple Position The specified staple position varies depending on paper size, type, quantity and feed orientation. The following table shows staple positions: Note ❒...
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Stapling Precautions Important ❒ Stapling can be done only with the optional finisher installed. ❖ Staple printing will be canceled under the following conditions: • If the number of pages exceeds maximum for stapling. • If a paper size that cannot be stapled is selected. •...
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 to the printer memory or hard disk drive. The fol- lowings are the three types of Collate: Important ❒...
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Rotating collate Every other print set is rotated by 90 degrees. Important ❒ The Rotating Collate function requires two paper trays containing same size paper but in different orientations. ❒ If the output tray has shift function, Shift Collate will be applied even if Ro- tating Collate is selected.
Other Print Operations Covers Using this function, you can insert covers and back sheets fed from a different tray to that of the main paper, and print on them. Important ❒ To use this function, Collate must be set. Rotating Collate cannot be set. ❒...
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• Blank • When printing one side • When printing both sides ❖ Front and Back cover Prints the first and last page of the document as the cover and back cover pages. • Printing on one side Prints on one side of the cover sheets only, even when duplex printing is selected.
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Other Print Operations • Printing on both sides Prints on both sides of the cover sheets when duplex printing is selected. • Front cover printed on both sides, back cover page face inside, and the number of pages is even •...
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• Blank • When printing one side • When printing both sides Note ❒ If [Auto Tray Select] is set as the paper feed tray for the body paper, the paper will be delivered from a tray containing paper in the K orientation. There- fore, if the cover paper is set to the L orientation, the orientation of cover and body will be different.
Other Print Operations Chaptering The specified page is printed on the same side as the first page, like a book. Also, you can insert chapter slip sheets before specified pages, and select whether or not to print on the slip sheets. No slip sheets The specified page is always printed on the same side as the first page.
Inserting chapter slip sheets Insert chapter slip sheets before the specified page. • Print Prints on the chapter slip sheets. When duplex printing is selected, both sides of the slip sheets are printed on. • Blank Note ❒ Up to 20 pages can be specified as the front pages of chapters using the printer driver.
Other Print Operations Slip Sheet ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between each page • Print • Blank ❖ Inserting a slip sheet between OHP transparencies • Print • Blank AEV019S AEU023S AEV020S AEU024S...
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Note ❒ Collate cannot be set when using slip sheets. ❒ When the duplex printing or cover printing is set, you cannot insert slip sheets. ❒ The slip sheet should be the same size and orientation as the main paper. ❒...
4. Saving and Printing Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents on the machine's hard disk. You can also edit and print documents as you want. Important ❒ Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function.
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Saving and Printing Using the Document Server...
5. The Functions and Settings 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.
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: •...
• Fax History Menu Transmission Reception LAN-Fax • Document Server User mode Read ❖ Address Book Menu Address Book ❖ Inquiry User mode Read ❖ Configuration • Device Settings Menu System Paper Date/Time Timer E-mail Auto E-mail Notification On-demand E-mail Notifi- cation File Transfer User Authentication Man-...
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The Functions and Settings of the Machine • Printer Read • Fax Menu General Administrator Tools E-mail Settings IP-Fax Settings Gateway Settings Parameter Settings • Interface Read • Network Menu TCP/IP NetWare AppleTalk SNMP SNMPv3 SSDP Rendezvous System Log • Security Menu Network Security Access Control...
• RC Gate Menu Setup RC Gate Update RC Gate Firmware RC Gate Proxy • Webpage User mode Read/Modify • ROM Update User mode None Note ❒ Some items are not displayed depending on the security settings. ❒ Some items do not appear on the menu, or do not function when no optional hard disk installed.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine UNIX The following UNIX commands can be used with the machine: Device Option binding copies duplex filetype filter mediatype orientation outbin paper resolution staple tray Reference For details, see UNIX Supplement. Value longedge, shortedge, left, top, right Number of copies (1 - 999) off, on...
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 Collate: Dithering: Duplex: Fit to Print Size: Image Smoothing: Input Tray: Output Tray:...
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Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component Resolution Printing speed Interface Network protocol Printer language Fonts 6. Appendix Specifications 600 × 600 dpi 300 × 300 dpi 200 × 200 dpi Type 1: •...
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Appendix Component Memory Hard disk Network cable The hard disk is optional depending on a type. Depending on which type of options installed in the machine, the PCL printer lan- guage is optional. Note ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Mac OS 10.3.3, USB2.0 is sup- ported.
Options Important ❒ Only one optional interface board can be installed in the machine at a time. Therefore, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, the IEEE 1284 interface board, and Bluetooth interface unit cannot be installed concurrently. IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖...
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Appendix Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM band ❖ Data Transmission Speed: 723 kbps Note ❒ The transmission speed is adjusted according to factors such as the dis- tance and obstacles between the devices, radio signal condition and Blue- tooth adaptor.
INDEX Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 Bypass tray Custom size paper using the control panel setting the paper size using the control panel Canceling a job Windows Chaptering Collate Control panel hold print locked print printer features sample print stored print Covers Custom size paper printing, bypass tray...
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Resolution Rotating collate Sample print deleting printing Shift collate Slip Sheet Specifications Spool printing Staple Stored print deleting printing Thick Paper printing, bypass tray Unauthorized copy control data security for copying mask type Using commands Using the Print Job Function Windows Windows 2000 Windows 95/98/Me...
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