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Ricoh SAVIN A741 Manual

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  • Page 1 A741 Controller Print Server Manual RICOH GROUP COMPANIES...
  • Page 3 Introduction The A741 Repro System Print Server is a sophisticated option which will turn a RICOH A741 large format printer into a plotter and scanner. Although not a complex device, the A741 Repro System solution is very versatile. This document is intended to assist in the installation and configuration of the A741 Repro system.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SPECIFICATIONS ... 1 1.1 A741 SPECIFICATIONS 1.2 A741 R EPRO PECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 File Formats...1 1.2.2 Operating System(s)...1 1.2.3 Printer Drivers...2 1.3 A741 R EPRO FUNCTIONS 1.4 A741 R EPRO FUNCTIONS 1.5 A741 R EPRO FUNCTIONS 1.6 O ... 3 PTIONS 1.7 M...
  • Page 6 A741 ... 23 CD-ROM... 23 YTEM FROM LIENT SYSTEM ON REMOTE ... 24 LIENTS A741 ... 25 PRINTER ... 29 ... 30 HOW ARE THEY PROCESSED REPRO S YSTEM A741 R RINT ERVER FOR OTHER JOBS AS WELL ? ... 33...
  • Page 7 10 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: PRINTING/PLOTTING ... 39 10.1 F ROM WHICH PROGRAMS CAN 10.2 W HICH PRINTER DRIVERS ARE AVAILABLE 10.3 C AN WE PRINT GRAYSCALES WITH THE 10.4 I F MY PROGRAM OPERATING SYSTEM DOES NOT SUPPORT THE (A741)
  • Page 8 13.3 C AN WE EDIT THE SCANNED DOCUMENTS 13.4 C AN WE REDUCE OR ENLARGE THE SCANNED IMAGE 13.5 C AN WE SCAN A PART OF AN IMAGE 13.6 C AN WE SCAN GRAY SCALES 13.7 C AN WE SCAN FROM A NETWORK 13.8 C AN WE SCAN AT A LOWER RESOLUTION TO REDUCE THE FILESIZE 13.9 W...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1 Specifications A741 specifications (basic) Type: Original format: Output format: Resolution: Printing system: Grayscales: Print speed: Warm-up time: First copy time: Zoom range: Max. copies: Paper input: Material type: Material weight: Size (W x H x D): Weight: A741 Repro Specifications 1.2.1 File Formats The following fileformats and emulation’s are supported by the A741 Repro System...

  • Page 10: Printer Drivers

    1.2.3 Printer Drivers Printer drivers: A741 Repro functions (Printing) Resolution: Gray scales: Media selection: Cut length: Scaling: Rotation: Image manipulation: Margins: Pensets: Stamps: Image editing: Image viewer: Project management: A741 Repro functions (Scanning) Resolution: Gray scales: File naming: Continuous (batch) scanning: Yes (up to 999 scans per batch)

  • Page 11: Options

    Options PostScript Level II module* Direct printing of AutoCAD .DWG files* Print manager for Client stations* Minimum PC specifications (Server only) Processor: Memory: 128Mb minimum (will not work with less memory!) Harddisk: 2Gb, IDE interface. Actual storage space depends on storage requirements from the customer.
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  • Page 13: Installation

    2 Installation EPROM replacement In the event of an EPROM change the following procedure will enable the technician to replace the prom and bring the A741 unit back on line. The following (minimum) procedure should be followed after replacing the EPROM, failing to do so may result in some unpredictable behavior.

  • Page 14: A741 Internal Cabling

    A741 internal cabling Mount the internal cable and brackets as per A741 Repro System installation guide (provided separately). PC Specifications Please make sure that the Server PC meets the following (minimum) specifications Pentium PRO / Pentium II 200Mhz or faster 128Mb of internal memory PCI card installation Remove the power cable from the PC.

  • Page 15: Size Of Paging File

    Size of paging file Windows can simulate more memory than physically available in the machine. The additional memory is simulated by means of a paging file on the harddisk. Please make sure that the size of this paging file is set correctly, minimum 300Mb, maximum size 500Mb.

  • Page 16: A741 Repro Software Installation

    Also make sure that the Power saving option is disabled as well. If the power saving is enabled you may encounter all kind of network printiing problems. A741 Repro Software installation 2.8.1 A741 Repro System Software installation Installation of the A741 Repro System software is very easy, just insert the CD and it will auto run the set up routine on the distribution CD-ROM.

  • Page 17: How To Switch The A741 Repro System To A Different Language

    When re-installing (updating) the A741 Repro Software occasionally the next warning my appear: Just click Yes and ignore the message. After the installation of A741 Repro System software the PC must be re- booted before all settings/actions will take effect. 2.8.2 How to switch the A741 Repro System to a different language? Normally the A741 Repro System software will adapt to the native language...

  • Page 18: How Do I De-Install The A741 Repro System Program

    2.8.3 How do I de-install the A741 Repro System program? Either to remove the A741 Repro software from the computer or if instructed to do so in case of a software update it may be necessary to de-install (remove) the software. In the control panel start the 'Add/Remove software' applet.

  • Page 19: Pc Networking

    PC networking In order for the A741 Repro System to work properly, there must be an active network environment, even for a stand-alone A741 Repro Server. Use the procedure below if the A741 Repro print server is not connected to -and participating in- an active network.
  • Page 20 With a previous network installation NOTE: This procedure is only required when the PC is used stand-alone for demonstration purposes etc. Install the 'MS Loopback' adapter as above, Select the 'Bindings' tab, From the 'Show bindings for' drop-down box select 'all adapters', Note: Both the network adapter(s) and the MS Loopback should be listed, Highlight the network adapter(s) and press the 'Disable' button Note: Make sure the MS Loopback adapter remains enabled!

  • Page 21: Functional Block Diagram Of A741 Repro System

    Due to the nature of the Windows NT system it is not allowed that programs communicate directly with hardware. Normally this communication is done via a driver. The rfxServer program can now communicate in a hardware independent way. To control a different printer only the card and driver software need to be replaced.
  • Page 22 D. Flow of print jobs Both Local- and remote Clients can generate print jobs. These jobs are stored in the ‘Local Spool’ directory for the local client and in the ‘Network Spool’ directory for network clients. RfxServer will constantly monitor one of these two directories, based on the ‘Mode’ setting of the Local client.

  • Page 23: Trouble-Shooting

    4 Trouble-shooting General No two problems are the same, however for frequently appearing problems this document will contain information how to correct or find the source of the problem. General procedure to follow: Analyze the type of problem, is it related to the operation of the program, a program crash or problems with the communication with the A741.

  • Page 24: Detailed Corrective Actions

    See chapter 4.4.2, Make sure the operator of the A741 Repro System has 'Administrator' rights The A741 produces blank pages when printing Re-install the LittleBear card in a different PCI slot, see chapter 4.4.3, Select the correct PCI slot for the A741 Repro System card Only a part of the Client window is shown, impossible to re-size to full view Check fontsize setting of display.

  • Page 25: Each Time I Re-Boot The Server Pc, Rfxserver Will Not Start

    4.4.4 Each time I re-boot the Server PC, rfxServer will not start If this problem occurs immediately at boot time, delete all files in the 'X:\Program Files\A741 Repro System\Local Spool' directory. Here the Local Client program will store print jobs. At startup time, the server looks in this directory for print jobs.

  • Page 26: Rfxserver Will Not Start

    rfxServer will not start Due to an error of some kind it is possible that rfxServer will not start. In this case, the Services applet will show an error message approx. 10-15 seconds after the rfxServer is started. To find the reason why the rfxServer will not start, you can select one of the 3 options below: See if the Littlebear driver is started (is a A741 Repro PCI card installed in the system??) (see chapter 4.5, Starting (stopping) Littlebear driver and...

  • Page 27: Use Of The Event Log

    Use of the Event log The event log is a useful source to analyze problems. If rfxServer stops due to a problem, in many cases it will leave a message in the event log. A real crash of course will not leave an event message. How to see this event log: Make sure you have administrator rights (or login as the Administrator) Press the start button, and select 'Administrative Tools (common) ->...
  • Page 28 A741 Print Server Manual...

  • Page 29: Lbtest

    To locate the program LBTEST.EXE proceed as follows: Using your mouse click on START / PROGRAM / WINDOWSNT EXPLORER / C: / PROGRAM FILES / RICOH CONTROLLER / LBTEST.EXE If the program will not start (disappears again in a fraction of a second)

  • Page 30: Test Selection

    properly. Please make sure the A741 is on-line, since there will be no feedback by this test. The test pattern is fully generated by the controller card and can be issued at all times, even if the A741 Repro System software is not installed.

  • Page 31: Installing / Using Network Clients

    LittleBear Driver (the driver which communicates between copier and interface card) Installer (program to install Xi Repro System and the LittleBear Driver) Use the procedure below to install the printer driver on Windows NT and clients: Installing Xi Repro Server/ Local Client system System Start Windows NT and close any unnecessary applications.

  • Page 32: Installing The Remote Client System On Remote Pc's

    All other steps remain the same. Multiple Remote Clients Muultiple A741 Repro Servers (printer) can reside on a single network. In a network network environment each A741 Repro Servers (printer) can be individually identified as can each Remote Client PC. This will enable each Remote Client PC to address and print on any number of A741 Repro Servers (printer).

  • Page 33: View The Status Of A Remote A741 Printer

    In the printers drop-down box all A741 systems in the network will be shown and can be selected at this point. View the status of a remote A741 printer Select the ‘View->Network System Status’ menu. This will show the dialog box at right:...
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  • Page 35: Direct Printing From Autocad

    Start AutoCAD (or AutoCAD Lite) Select the File->printer Setup menu For an existing printer select Modify->Reconfiguration. To add a new printer select ‘Add’, from the list of available manufacturers select the Hewlett Packard HP-GL/2 drivers Then select the HP DesignJet 650C Connect the plotter to a Network connection.
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  • Page 37: A741 Repro Program

    7 A741 Repro Program Introduction The A741 Repro Software is not difficult to use. There are however a few points which need some additional clarification. For a full description of the program please consult the A741 Repro System Users manual. Setting program options The user can determine the behavior of the program by changing various optional settings.

  • Page 38: Setting Program Defaults

    option will effect on all documents in the project. It is not possible to enable/disable custom pensets on a plot by plot basis. 3. Moment of document RIPping (Raster Image Processor, see Glossary) Typically select the 'RIP immediately' option on the server PC, on all other network clients set to 'RIP when printed'.

  • Page 39: Use Of Pensets

    Final processing by rfxServer. When the print command is issued in the server a job file is created and stored in one of the spool directories. This job file contains both the print options and the raster file generated in the process above. The rfxServer will do the following actions: Decompres the Raster file Scale and/or rotate the image...
  • Page 40 A741 Print Server Manual...

  • Page 41: Frequently Asked Questions: General

    8 Frequently Asked Questions: General What is the purpose of the Xi REPRO System Print Server? The A741 Repro System Print Server forms an integral part of the A741. It serves 4 main purposes: Physical connection to the A741 and network (see also 9.2) Handle print requests from the -network based- 'clients' (see also 12.2) User terminal for scanning actions (see also 13.1-13.6) Provide A741 status feedback to the users in the network.

  • Page 42: What Is The Difference Between Printing And Plotting

    Example of some vector formats: HP-GL/2, CalComp (see also 8.9, 10.7) What is rasterising? The final image which will be sent to the printer is always a raster (or bitmap) image. Vector format data (like HP-GL, CalComp etc.) must first be converted to this final raster format.

  • Page 43: What Is Vectorising

    What is vectorising? Vectorising is the opposite of rasterising. Vectorising is typically an action done after a scan. Scanning will result in a raster (bitmap) image, in fact a collection of individual black and white dots (pixels). A vectorising program will analyze this image and convert this image back to individual lines -or vectors-.
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  • Page 45: Frequently Asked Questions: A741 Repro System Overview

    9 Frequently Asked Questions: A741 Repro System overview Network block diagram Windows NT Windows '95 Remote Client From all computers we can print directly to the spool queue on the A741 Repro System Print Server. The job is then printed based on the defaults as set by the Local Client program.

  • Page 46: Which Items Are Included In The A741 Repro System Pc

    Which items are included in the A741 Repro System PC? The following items are contained in the basic A741 Repro System.). A fully configured PC (chapter 8.2) is required as well as: PCI interface card This card provides the physical interface between the PC and the A741. It uses a proprietary interface with both parallel and serial data signals for the communication.

  • Page 47: Frequently Asked Questions: Printing/Plotting

    Yes, it is not necessary to have a direct network connection to print/plot. By using the built-in e-mail facilities we can submit the print job as an e-mail message to the operator of the A741 Repro System Print Server. The printer operator can then print the job. (see also 12.4) NOTE: this function will be available around September ’98.

  • Page 48: What Print Properties Can Iselect Before The Document Is Printed ?40

    Emulations (both are vector oriented) HP-GL & HP-GL/2 CalComp 906/907 Vector Formats PostScript Level II (future option) AutoCAD .DRW (future option) Raster Formats HP-RTL (future option) TIFF 6.0 (B/W only, all compression formats supported) ATT, MS Bitmap (.BMP), CALS Raster Type I (Type 2 tiled), Brooktrout FAX, CIF , DIB, GIF, IFF, Gem Raster (IMG), ICA, JPEG, MacPaint, MS Paint, PBM, Kodak Photo CD, PC Paintbrush, PGM, Mac Pict, PNG, PNM, PPM, Adobe PhotoShop, Sun Ras,...

  • Page 49: Can We Do Group Or Set Printing

    10.15 Can we handle OCE .RCH jobs? The A741 Repro System program uses internal job descriptions based on OCE's RCH format. As a result any job generated for an OCE printer/plotter can be printed on the A741 as well. Print Server Manual...
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  • Page 51: Frequently Asked Questions: Image Viewing/Handling

    11 Frequently Asked Questions: Image Viewing/Handling 11.1 Can we preview the document before plotting/printing? Yes, the A741 Repro System program provides a 'thumbnail' -small preview- of the document. For a more detailed view, the Imaging viewer can be activated with a touch of a button. The Imaging viewer from Wang laboratories is a standard utility of Windows NT, providing advanced image viewing options.
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  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions: Network

    What is created when the Ricoh Controller and A741 are installed on a network? Installation of the Ricoh Controller software on the A741 Print Server creates a shared printer. It is that shared printer, that is accessed from other workstations (remote clients) on the network.

  • Page 54: My, Remote Network Pc With Cad Software Loaded Cannot Print To The A741. Why

    Even if you have network connection to the shared printer on the A741 Print Server, the Ricoh Controller software must be installed on the remote client. Without the Ricoh Controller software, the remote client will not be able to send print jobs to the A741 Print Server.

  • Page 55: How Is The A741 Print Server Installed In A Stand-Alone Configuration With No Network

    12.12 How is the A741 print Server installed in a stand-alone configuration with no network? Remember, when using the A741 Print Server in a stand-alone configuration (e.g. no network connections), a "simulated" network environment must be created. Refer to section 2.10 in the A741 Print Server Manual. Make sure that when you install the "MS Loopback Adapter"...
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  • Page 57: Frequently Asked Questions: Scanning

    13 Frequently Asked Questions: Scanning 13.1 Can we use the A741 for scanning? Yes, scanning is a standard option. Scanning will be done at 400 dpi and the output data is stored on the computer in a Group IV compressed TIFF format. 13.2 Can we scan multiple documents Yes, batch scanning is possible.

  • Page 58: Can We Scan At A Lower Resolution To Reduce The Filesize

    13.8 Can we scan at a lower resolution to reduce the filesize? The scanning option of A741 Repro has a fixed resolution of 400dpi, producing high quality images. There are 2 possibilities to reduce the filesize of the scanned image By an external application By using an external application -like Wang Imaging- it is possible to convert the image from 400dpi to a lower resolution, hence reducing the filesize.

  • Page 59: Frequently Asked Questions: Project Management

    14 Frequently Asked Questions: Project Management 14.1 What is the purpose of a project? Engineering design projects typically contain a large number of drawings. In order to manage these drawings, they are often grouped by category. Example: for a building drawings can be grouped by structural design, water system, electrical systems etc.
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  • Page 61: Glossary

    Scaling such character often reduces the quality. Therefore for each fontsize there must be a unique bitmapped font. Buffer An area of printer memory where information that is downloaded from the PC to the printer is stored. Larger memory in the printer results in better printer performance BYTE...

  • Page 62: Downloadable Fonts

    Downloadable fonts Additional fonts which must be downloaded from the PC to the printer every time The number of dots that the laser printer is able to place in a square inch. The higher this number, the better the print quality Drum A cylinder shaped part in printers and copiers which is used to transfer the image to the paper.

  • Page 63: Form Overlay

    Host PC A PC system with a dedicated task, like print- or file server. HP-GL This stands for Hewlett Packard Graphics Language and is a printer language specifically intended for plotters. HP-GL/2 is the more advanced version. HTML HyperText Markup Language, used to describe World Wide Web documents in a system independent manner.

  • Page 64: Laser Printing

    Light Emitting Diode: A system of printing that uses an array of LED’s that turn on and off to form the image on the drum Local printer A printer that is not connected to a network, but directly to a computer Megabyte: 1 Megabyte equals 1 million bytes Multi-functional product A machine combining several functions (like copier, printer, fax, scanner).

  • Page 65: Parallel Port

    Harmful gas that is formed by the electrostatic process used in copiers and printers Parallel port Slot in the PC that is usually connected to the printer. Since it is capable of carrying 8 bits at a time it is faster than the serial port...
  • Page 66 A hardware-software combination that converts a vector image into a bit-mapped image. All PostScript printers contain a RIP that converts the PostScript commands into bit-mapped pages that the printer can output. Resolution Density of the dots on the paper which is measured in DPI (dots per inch) Read Only Memory: Permanent form of storage that can be read, but not written to.

  • Page 67: Vector Graphics

    Toner Dry chemical material used to create images on paper. Common in copier and printer industry TWAIN Industry standard interface for scanners, digital camera's etc. TWAIN allows a software developer to communicate with scanners or other equipment in a device independent manner.
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  • Page 69: Description Of Lbtest Program

    16 DESCRIPTION OF LBTEST PROGRAM 16.1 Purpose Of Document LBTEST is a small executable program that is used to test the Littlebear controller, as well as the interface between the Littlebear controller and the copier. The purpose of this document is to describe the functionality of LBTEST and also to outline a test procedure that should be used to determine the cause of any problems with the controller or the copier.

  • Page 70: Command: "C

    16.5 Command: “c” The control command is used to send commands to the copier. The possible control commands are as follows: Capture print engine (10h) Release print engine (11h) Print setting (12h) Print pre feed (13h) Capture scan engine (14h) Release scan engine (15h) Scan setting...

  • Page 71: Command: "R

    bit 0 = (1) initialize data FIFOs, (0) no effect. These are the Littlebear on-board FIFOs, not the PCI chip FIFOs. The on-board FIFOs will be cleared if this bit is set to 1. So, for example, if a 03 is the value entered, both of the above operations will be performed.

  • Page 72: Command: "V

    bit 2 = Copier computed checksum error in command from controller. bit 1 = Status from copier violated timing constraints. bit 0 = Command from controller violated timing constraints. So, for example, if the YY byte had a value of 08, this means that the controller computed a checksum error in the status that was just sent from the copier.

  • Page 73: Command: "F

    Normally, the FIFO test described in the Command: “t” section is the best FIFO test to use. The “d” and “f” commands are included in case a “lower level” test is needed. 16.12 Command: “f” This command is used to see what data is currently stored in the Littlebear on- board FIFOs.

  • Page 74: Command: "Q

    The “f” (FIFO) test is used to repetitively write, then read the on-board FIFOs. LBTEST will prompt for the number of tests to perform, followed by the number of bytes to write/read per test. After test data is written to the FIFOs, the same number of bytes are read and compared to the test data.
  • Page 75 If the “signals” byte is not 00, issue the “i” command with a value of FF HEX. This will clear out the “signals” byte. Re-issue the “s” command type 01 again. If the signals byte is still not 00, the controller and copier are not communicating properly.
  • Page 76 “TEST2.FIL” will be created. These files can be viewed with an image viewer application to determine if the data is correct. If the scanner engine could not be captured, try a couple more times before deciding that there is a problem. If the scanner engine could not be captured after several tries, retrieve the status of the copier as described in the Command: “s”...

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