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Ricoh Aficio AP2700 Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 Setup Guide Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 2 Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111 37139 Verona Phone: +39-(0)45-8181500 United Kingdom Hong Kong RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, 23/F., China Overseas Building, Middlesex, TW13 7HG 139, Hennessy Road, Phone: +44-(0)181-261-4000 Wan Chai, Hong Kong...
  • Page 3 Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version. Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product.
  • Page 4 (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. 2. STP with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: RICOH Aficio AP2700 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 5 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 6 2. STP with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: SAVIN SLP27/P7027 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 7 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows , and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. ® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType, LaserWriter are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
  • Page 8 Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to...
  • Page 9 R WARNING: • Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex- tension cord. • Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged. •...
  • Page 10 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
  • Page 11 ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have deter- mined that this machine model meets the ENER- GY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving sys- tem for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with en- vironmental issues, such as global warming.
  • Page 12 -Recycled Paper Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recycled paper types that may be used in this machine.
  • Page 13 Manuals for this Printer Manuals for this Printer There are three manuals that come with this printer. To enhance safe and efficient operation of your printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals. Setup Guide Describes the procedures for installing your printer.
  • Page 14 How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer and Checking the Contents of the Box ..... 1 Where to Put the Printer ................4 Installing Options ..................6 Available Options ..................8 Installing PS400/PS440/PS420 (Paper Feed Unit) ........10 Installing Interchange Unit Type 280............
  • Page 16 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ......58 Windows 3.1x - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ....... 59 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5.......... 61 Macintosh....................62 Macintosh - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ........62 Setting Up the PPD File ................

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Printer

    1. Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the Printer and Checking the Contents of the Box R CAUTION: Remove the adhesive tape from • To prevent injuries, this printer the printer as shown in the illus- should be lifted by at least two tration.
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Printer Remove the adhesive tape. Open the front cover. ZAEH310E ZAET010E Slide tray 1 out (A), and release Remove the red tag on the photo the side guide adhesive lever (B), conductor unit slightly, and re- and then slide the side guide move the metal fitting and the while pressing the release lever two tags.
  • Page 19 Unpacking the Printer and Checking the Contents of the Box Set the paper sensor within the output tray on the top of the print- er as shown in the illustration. ZAEY260E Put the paper size seal directly be- low the paper size display of the front on the paper tray.

  • Page 20: Where To Put The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Where to Put the Printer Your printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions can greatly affect its performance. R WARNING: • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessi- ble, so that in the event of an emergency, it can be easily un- plugged.
  • Page 21 Where to Put the Printer A: Possible operation range B: Recommended range The machine must be level within 5mm, 0.2" both front to rear and left to right. To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this machine in a large well ventilated room that has an air turnover of more than 30m /hr/person.

  • Page 22: Installing Options

    Setting Up the Printer Installing Options R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty minutes. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn injury if touched. •...
  • Page 23 Installing Options Option Installation Order There are three types of paper feed units: PS400 (500- sheet paper feed unit), PS440 (1000-sheet paper feed Installing the paper feed unit unit) and PS420 (2000-sheet paper feed unit). Only one of them can be installed at one time. ⇒ P.10 “Installing PS400/PS440/PS420 (Paper Feed Unit)”...

  • Page 24: Available Options

    Setting Up the Printer Available Options The following options can be installed on your printer. ZAEP450E Paper Feed Units Bypass Tray Type 270 Place the printer on the paper feed unit With this option, you can print on paper and fasten the screws that join the printer that is custom size or thick type.
  • Page 25 Installing Options Note If you want to install SR720 (finisher), Bridge Unit Type 270 and PS420 or PS440 are required. Reference For more information on the parts name of the printer, see “Guide to the Printer” in the “Printer Reference”. ZAEP461E Printer Feature Expander Type Printer Hard Disk Type 185...

  • Page 26: Installing Ps400/Ps440/Ps420 (Paper Feed Unit)

    Setting Up the Printer Confirm that the box contains the Installing PS400/PS440/PS420 following items. (Paper Feed Unit) R CAUTION: • Before installing options, the ma- chine should be turned off and unplugged for at least thirty min- utes. Components inside the machine become very hot, and can cause a burn injury if touched.
  • Page 27 Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape and the Slide out the four handles on both packing materials. sides of the printer. Important Remove the adhesive tape fix- ing the cable and the paper feed unit after placing the printer. PS400 ZAEP040E By holding the handles, align the front face of the printer and the...
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Printer Return the handles that were Remove the adhesive tape hold- pulled out in step D, to their orig- ing the cable and connect the har- inal position. ness on the back of the printer. Slide tray 2 out until it stops. Af- ter that, lift the front, and pull it out.

  • Page 29: Installing Interchange Unit Type 280

    Installing Options Attach cover 2 and secure cover 2 Installing Interchange Unit to the printer inserting the two Type 280 screws. Confirm that the box contains the following items. • Installation Guide Turn off the printer, and remove all cables and cords from the printer.
  • Page 30 Setting Up the Printer Open the upper right cover by Put your fingers inside the upper lifting the handle. cover of the printer and remove the cover by pulling upward. Note The upper cover of the printer is no longer required. ZAEP630E Press the upper right cover in the direction as shown in the illustra-...
  • Page 31 Installing Options Open the upper right cover (A) Close the right cover by pushing and slide the interchange unit the area as shown in the illustra- while keeping the cover perpen- tion. dicular to the printer (B). At this time, confirm that the projection (C) is placed in the hole securely as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 32: Installing Ad370 (Duplex Unit)

    Setting Up the Printer Turn off the printer, and remove Installing AD370 (Duplex Unit) all cables and cords from the printer. Preparation Remove the adhesive tape and the The installation procedure when packing materials. the bypass tray unit is not yet in- stalled is described below.
  • Page 33 Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Use the wrench to fasten the four screws on the right side of the socket screws in the order as shown in the illustration (A - D), printer. to secure the holder to the printer. Note Important The removed screws are no...
  • Page 34 Setting Up the Printer Mount the brackets in the holes Close the duplex unit. inside of the cover that was opened in step I. Use the wrench to fasten the socket screw, to se- cure the hook to the printer. ZAEP270E Note If the duplex unit is not closed...

  • Page 35: Installing Bypass Tray Type 270

    Installing Options Note Installing Bypass Tray Type When attaching the bypass tray, the cover of the holder is not re- quired. Preparation Keep the wrench in the wrench house inside of the front cover. The installation procedure for in- stalling the bypass tray when the duplex unit is not yet installed is described below.
  • Page 36 Setting Up the Printer Turn off the printer, and remove Remove the two socket screws all cables and cords from the holding the cover on the right printer. side of the printer using the in- cluded wrench, and remove the Remove the adhesive tape and the cover.
  • Page 37 Installing Options Important Use the wrench to attach the by- pass tray to the holder. Fasten the The order to fasten the screws screws in the order shown in the is, top right, top left, bottom illustration. right and bottom left as viewed from the right side of the print- er.

  • Page 38: Installing Cs370 (Mailbox)

    Setting Up the Printer After installed the last option Turn off the printer, and remove that you want, print a configu- all cables and cords from the ration page to confirm the in- printer. stallation. If the new device is listed in the column of configu- Remove the adhesive tape.
  • Page 39 Installing Options If the cover of the interchange Fasten the two screws by hand unit is attached, remove it by slid- and secure the mailbox to the ing it out toward the back of the printer. Use a coin to fasten the printer.

  • Page 40: Installing Printer Feature Expander Type 185

    Setting Up the Printer Note Installing Printer Feature After installed the last option Expander Type 185 that you want, print a configu- ration page to confirm the in- stallation. If the new device is Important listed in the column of configu- The memory unit can be damaged ration options, then it has been by small amounts of static electric-...

  • Page 41: Installing Printer Hard Disk Type 185

    Installing Options Tilt the memory unit so that it is Installing Printer Hard Disk 30 degrees perpendicular to the Type 185 slot (A), and push it forward (B). It should make click into place. Important The hard disk can be damaged by small amounts of static electricity.
  • Page 42 Setting Up the Printer Use a coin to remove the two Attach the printer board cover that was removed in step C, and screws, and remove the cover. use a coin to fasten the six screws. Note The removed screws are re- quired in step F.

  • Page 43: Installing The Toner Bottle

    Installing the Toner Bottle Installing the Toner Bottle R WARNING: Open the front cover. • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site.
  • Page 44 Setting Up the Printer Release the green lever and slide Slide the toner holder into the the toner holder out until it stops printer until it clicks into place, gently. and push the green handle down. Important If you continue to push the green lever to slide the toner holder, the toner holder might drop.

  • Page 45: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper This section describes the type, size, Set the paper guide lock to the feed direction, and maximum capaci- “unlocked” position. ty of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Reference For more information on the size and feed direction of paper that can be set in the tray, see "Paper Type and Sizes"...
  • Page 46 Setting Up the Printer Align all four sides of the paper Align the side guide for the load- stack, and load it into the tray. ed paper size (B) by opening the release lever of the side guide (A). ZAEY030E Important ZAEY031E Do not stack paper over the lim-...

  • Page 47: Loading Paper On Ps420 (Paper Feed Unit)

    Loading Paper Adjust the paper size dial for Loading Paper on PS420 loaded paper size. (Paper Feed Unit) Reference For more information on the size and feed direction of paper that can be set in the tray, see "Paper Type and Sizes" in the "Printer Ref- erence".

  • Page 48: Loading Paper On Bypass Tray Type 270

    Setting Up the Printer Important Open the bypass tray. Align paper to each side com- pletely. Do not stack paper over the lim- it mark. Confirm that the end fence locks completely after loading the right side paper. If you want to change the paper size, contact your sales or ser- ZAEY040E vice representative.
  • Page 49 Loading Paper Load the paper, and adjust the pa- Push down the paper guide lever. per guides to the sides of the pa- per. ZAEY250E Note ZAEY220E If the paper guide lever is not Important pushed down, paper misfeed Confirm the print side of the might occur.
  • Page 50 Setting Up the Printer B Press {T} or {U} until the fol- I Press {Enter}. lowing message appears. The following message appears on the panel display. Main Menu: Job Control Standard Size: *8 x 13 C Press {Enter}. The following message appears Note on the panel display.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Connecting the Power Cord R CAUTION: • Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Confirm that the power is turned off. If it is on, turn it off. ZAEH220E Insert the plug of the power cord securely into the printer.

  • Page 52: Selecting The Panel Display Language

    Setting Up the Printer Selecting the Panel Display Language Press {T} or {U} to display the Note language you want to select. You can select one of the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Language: Norwegian, Danish, Spanish, French Finnish, Portuguese, Czech, Pol- ish, or Hungarian.

  • Page 53: Printing A Configuration Page

    Printing a Configuration Page Printing a Configuration Page You can confirm that the current con- Important figuration of the printer by printing a If you cannot complete the configuration page. printing a configuration page correctly, check if an error mes- Reference sage appears on the panel dis- For more information on the items...

  • Page 54: Interpreting A Configuration Page

    Setting Up the Printer Interpreting a Configuration Page Reference Printer ID Shows the serial number of the printer. Firmware Version Shows the version number of the printer firmware. Pages Printed Shows the total number of pages printed. Memory Total Memory Shows the total amount of memory installed on the printer.
  • Page 55 Interpreting a Configuration Page Network Setup Shows the settings you make with the “Network Setup” menu and your com- puter. Reference For more information on the “Network Setup”, see “Network Setup” in the “Printer Reference”. Maintenance Shows the settings you make with the “Maintenance” menu. Reference For more information on the “Maintenance”, see “Maintenance Menu”...

  • Page 56: Connecting The Printer

    Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer Requirements Requirements Before using this printer, confirm that all the environmental and electrical re- quirements have been met. Connect the printer to your host computer using the parallel port, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port, or both. Confirm that all the cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to attach the printer to your host computer or network are present.
  • Page 57 Connecting the Printer In a mixed network environment, the protocol switches automatically. Reference For more information on configuring the Network Interface Board 185, see the “Operating Instructions” that comes with it. For more information on resolving network connection problems, see "Trou- bleshooting"...

  • Page 58: Connecting The Printer To The Network

    Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Network Connect the printer to the network using Network Interface Board 185 which is built in as standard. Follow these steps to connect the printer. Confirm that you have the correct cable. Confirm that the printer is turned off.
  • Page 59 Connecting the Printer Button and Indicators on the Network Interface Board ZAEX010E Indicator (green) Stays on while the printer is in a network environment. Indicator (green) Stays on while 100BASE-TX is working. Stays off while 10BASE-T is working. Indicator (orange) Stays on while the network interface board is working.

  • Page 60: Connecting The Printer To The Host Using A Parallel Cable

    Setting Up the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Host Using a Parallel Cable Connect the printer to the host computer using a parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284. Follow these steps to connect the printer to your host computer. Confirm that you have the correct cable.

  • Page 61: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel

    2. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Press {Menu}. Reference This printer contains Network In- The following message appears on terface Board 185 as a standard. the panel display. For more information on configur- ing for a network, see the "Operat- Main Menu: ing Instructions"...
  • Page 62 Configuring the Printer for the Network B Press {Enter}. Use the following table to select The following message appears the menu item appropriate for on the panel display. your network. Menu item on Active Protocol ActiveProtocols: the panel *All Active display All Active Note...
  • Page 63 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel If you use TCP/IP, you should as- If you use TCP/IP, you should as- sign the IP Address to your print- sign the “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address” using the same procedure for specifying the Note IP Address.
  • Page 64 Configuring the Printer for the Network B Press {Enter}. C Use {T} or {U} until the frame type you want to use appears. The current setting appears on D Press {Enter}. the panel display. Exit from the setup menu to the Network Boot: available function settings.
  • Page 65 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Access Control IP Address that Mask have access -Address 0 XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX Subnet Mask 255. 0 192.XXX.XXX.XXX A number used to mathematically 255.255. 0 192.168.XXX.XXX "mask" or hide an IP Address on the network by eliminating those 255.255.255.
  • Page 66 Configuring the Printer for the Network...

  • Page 67: Installing The Printer Driver And Software

    3. Installing the Printer Driver and Software All of the procedures in this manual assume that you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details. Auto Run You can install the printer driver by using Auto Run.

  • Page 68: Installing By Auto Run

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software -Using the Shared Printer on Windows NT 4.0 for Windows 95/98 Client If you want to share the printer on Windows NT 4.0, you must not install the printer driver using Auto Run. Install the printer driver of the Windows 95/98 for alternate driver.

  • Page 69: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM Software and Utilities Included on the CD- Agfa Font Manager Helps you to install new fonts, or organize and manage fonts already in- stalled on your system. PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR A utility for the system administrator to manage printers on the network. Reference For the name of the PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR you use, see the “Operating Instruction”...
  • Page 70 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Note Documentation on using the printer is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format.

  • Page 71: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 95/98 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. ⇒ P.52 “Installing by Auto Run” Setting Up Options Note When setting up options, you should access the Printer Properties from Win-...

  • Page 72: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software When prompted for Windows 95/98 alternate driver location, specify the fol- lowing folder in the CD-ROM. • PCL 5e \DRIVERS\PCL5E\WIN95_98\(Lauguage)\DISK1\ • PCL 6 \DRIVERS\PCL6\WIN95_98\(Lauguage)\DISK1\ Setting Up Options Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 73 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver In the [Run] window, click [Browse]. Select the CD-ROM drive in the [Drives:] list. Open [PCL5E] or [PCL6]. Open [WIN31]. Open the folder of the language you use. Open [DISK1]. Double-click “SETUP.EXE”. Follow the instructions on the screen. Setting Up Options Note When setting up options, you should access the Printer Setting dialog box...

  • Page 74: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows 95/98 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. ⇒ P.52 “Installing by Auto Run” Setting Up Options Note When setting up options, you should access the [Device Options] tab from Win- dows.

  • Page 75: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Setting Up Options Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow- er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
  • Page 76 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting Up Options From the [Main] group of [Program Manager], double-click [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Printers] icon. In the [Installed Printers:] list, click the name of the printer you want to set up. Click [Setup]. Click the [Features] tab.

  • Page 77: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker folder. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd". It is in the folder “\PS\WIN95_98\(Language)\DISK1\”...

  • Page 78: Macintosh

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Macintosh Macintosh - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver It is necessary to install a printer driver and a PPD file to print from a Macintosh. Follow these steps to install a printer driver and a PPD file into a Macintosh us- ing a system 7.1 or later operating system.

  • Page 79: Setting Up The Ppd File

    Macintosh Setting Up the PPD File Preparation Confirm that the printer is connected to an AppleTalk network before per- forming the following procedure. On the [Apple] menu, click [Chooser]. Click the [Adobe PS] icon. In the [Select a PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 80: Index

    INDEX Access Control Address , 45 , 49 Network Boot , 45 Access Control Mask , 45 , 49 Network Cable Requirements , 40 ActiveProtocols , 45 Network Interface Board Operating Insutructions , vii AD370 , 16 Network Setup , 39 Agfa Font Manager , 53 Auto Run , 51 , 52 Options , 6...
  • Page 81 reference , 38 Safety Information , ii Setup Guide , vii Subnet Mask , 45 , 49 Toner Bottle , 27 Total Memory , 38 Warning , ii...
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