Ricoh Aficio 650 Operating Instructions Manual

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PRINTER Option Type
650
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER REFERENCE (option)
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.

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  • Page 1 PRINTER Option Type OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRINTER REFERENCE (option) 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 PRINTER Option Type 650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 3 ® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Document Server™ is a trademark of Ricoh Company, LTD. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.” Caution (in case of 100BaseTX environment): Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission limits.
  • Page 5 How to Read this Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in- structions under this symbol.
  • Page 6 Option List The following are the options that you can add to enhance the basic capabilities of the printer. • Hard Disk: Printer Hard Disk Type 450 • Memory expansion : RAM SIMM • NIB : Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E) •...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for this Machine................1 1. Setting up Requirements..................... 3 Requirements ....................3 Parallel Cable Requirements ................ 3 Network Connections ..................4 Connecting the Machine ................5 Connecting the Machine to the Host Using the Parallel Cable ..... 5 Connecting the Machine Using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E)..
  • Page 8 ® Macintosh - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver........40 ® Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ......... 41 ® Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ...... 41 ® Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ......41 ® Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ....
  • Page 9: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for this Machine There are four manuals that describe the operational procedures separately for the operation and maintenance of the machine. This manual, the Printer Reference, contains detailed instructions for using this machine as a printer. To ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
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  • Page 11: Setting Up

    1. Setting up Requirements Requirements Before using this machine you must make sure that all the environmental and electrical requirements have been met. Connect the machine to your host com- puter using the parallel port, optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450- E), or both.
  • Page 12: Network Connections

    Setting up Network Connections Optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E) can be installed to allow di- rect connection to an Ethernet network. The Ethernet card supports 10BaseT or 100BaseTX connections. You can use the machine in a network environment as follows. •...
  • Page 13: Connecting The Machine

    Connecting the Machine Connecting the Machine Make sure the shape and the position of the connector are as shown in the illus- tration. TSPP710N 10BaseT / 100BaseTX Parallel Port Connecting the Machine to the Host Using the Parallel Cable Connect the machine to the host computer using a parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 (supplied by you).
  • Page 14: Connecting The Machine Using The Network Interface Board 450-E (Nib 450-E)

    Setting up Connecting the Machine Using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E) Connect the machine using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E). Follow these steps to connect the machine. Make sure you have a correct cable. Make sure the machine is turned off. Plug the end of the network interface cable into the 10BaseT/100BaseTX port at the back on the right side cover of the machine.
  • Page 15: Making Adjustments With The Operation Panel

    2. Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel This section is for the maintenance operators. The User Tools set the default settings, which are divided into four menu items; System Settings, Copy Features, Printer Features, and Document Server Setting. This section deals with the information on adjusting the printer settings using the System Settings and the Printer Features menus.
  • Page 16: Operation Panel

    Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Operation Panel TSPH211E Data In indicator power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off). Shows if the print job is being sent from the host computer. Function Status indicators If the indicator is blinking, the job is be- These indicators show the status of each ing sent.
  • Page 17: Panel Display

    Panel Display Panel Display The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function men- Important Do not apply a strong shock or force of about 30 N (about 3 kgf) or more to the panel display. Otherwise, the display might be damaged. Printer •...
  • Page 18 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Offline The printer is Offline. TSPS740E [Online] key Touch this key to change into Online mode. [Job Reset] key Touch this key to cancel print jobs.
  • Page 19: Adjusting Printer Features

    Adjusting Printer Features Adjusting Printer Features Accessing the Printer Features Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. The User Tools main menu appears. TSPS040E Touch the [Printer Features] key on the panel display. The Printer Features menu appears. Search for the desired menu and touch the key.
  • Page 20 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Exiting from User Tools After changing the user tools settings, go back to the User Tools main menu. Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. TSPS040E Note You can also exit from user tools by touching the [Exit] key on the User Tools main menu.
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  • Page 22: Printer Features Menu

    Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Printer Features Menu PostScript Paper Feed Parallel TSPS750E...
  • Page 23 Adjusting Printer Features Network Configuration List Print Reset Select TSPS760E...
  • Page 24: Printer Features Parameters

    Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Orientation You can specify the page orientation: • Portrait • Landscape Note Default: Portrait Form Length You can specify the number of lines per page: 5 to 128 Note The default settings depend on the paper size.
  • Page 25 Adjusting Printer Features Menu Description Font Pitch You can specify the number of characters per inch for the selected font in increments of 0.01: 0.44 to 99.99 Note Default: 10.00 Symbol Set You can specify the set of print characters for the se- lected font.
  • Page 26 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Menu Description Tray Priority You can specify the input paper tray. Only the in- stalled trays appear on the panel display. Auto, LCT, Bypass, Tray1, Tray2, Tray3 Note Default: Auto Auto Tray Switching You can specify whether the Auto Tray Switching is On.
  • Page 27 Adjusting Printer Features Menu Description Sort You can specify whether you want to collate the out- put. If so, you can also specify the printing order. • Off • Offset Sort • Rotate Sort Note Default: Off Staple You can specify whether you want to staple the out- put.
  • Page 28 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Parallel Menu Description Printer Language You can specify the page description language for print jobs received through the parallel port: • Auto • PCL • PostScript Note Default: Auto Bi-direction You can specify whether bi-directional communica- tion between this machine and the host computer is enable: •...
  • Page 29 Adjusting Printer Features Menu Description Subnet Mask You can specify the Subnet Mask. Note Default: All zero Gateway Address You can specify the Gateway Address. Note Default: All zero Configuration Menu Description Resolution You can specify the print resolution in dots per inch: •...
  • Page 30 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel List Print Menu Description PS Font List You can print a list of installed PS fonts. PCL Font List You can print a list of installed PCL fonts. PS Demo Page You can print a PS Demo Page. PCL Demo Page You can print a PCL Demo Page.
  • Page 31: Adjusting System Settings

    Adjusting System Settings Adjusting System Settings Accessing the System Settings Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. The User Tools main menu appears. TSPS040E Touch the [System Settings] key on the panel display. The System Settings menu appears. Search for the desired menu and touch the key.
  • Page 32 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Exiting from User Tools After changing the user tools settings, go back to the User Tools main menu. Press the { { { { User Tools/Counter} } } } key. TSPS040E Note You can also exit from user tools by touching the [Exit] key on the User Tools main menu.
  • Page 33: System Settings Menu

    Adjusting System Settings System Settings Menu Basic Page 1 Basic Page 2 Set Time Paper Size Setting Count Manager TSPS770N...
  • Page 34: System Settings Parameters

    Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel System Settings Parameters This section contains the information on the parameters only used for the print- Reference For information on the other parameters in the System Settings menu, refer to the “System Settings” manual. Basic Page 2 Menu Description...
  • Page 35 Adjusting System Settings Menu Description Function Reset Timer How long the machine waits before switching to the default mode if no operation has been performed af- ter an operation has finished. • Instant • Reset Time : 3–30 sec. Note Default: Reset Time (3 sec.) This setting does not work when the “Output Pri- ority”...
  • Page 36 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Menu Description Interleave Print You can set the maximum output quantity using the interleave print when the "Output Priority" is set to the "Interleave": 1–20 (number of sheets) Note Default: 5 This setting may be different from your setting de- pending on the status of the print job.
  • Page 37 Adjusting System Settings Menu Description Weekly Timer; Set the times when you want the machine to turn it- self on/off for each day of the week. Monday - Sunday Important The timers do not work if the main power switch is turned off or the power cord is unplugged.
  • Page 38 Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel Count Manager If a key operator code (up to 8 digits) is specified, you should enter the code when entering the Count Manager mode. Reference Refer to the “Key Operator Code” in the “System Settings” manual. Menu Description Memory Allocation...
  • Page 39: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    3. Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. This section provides basic procedures for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below.
  • Page 40: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Open the folder of appropriate language. Open the folder called “Disk1”. Open the file titled "Setup.exe". Click [OK]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows 3.1x - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Important We recommend to install the PCL 5e printer driver on your Windows 3.1x system.
  • Page 41: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver The procedures to install the PCL 6/5e printer driver on your Windows NT 4.0 System differs depending on whether one or more printer drivers have been al- ready installed.
  • Page 42: Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section provides basic procedures for uninstalling the printer driver. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below. Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Follow these steps to uninstall the printer driver: Close all the applications that are currently running.
  • Page 43: Windows 3.1X - Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Follow these steps to uninstall the printer driver: Close all the applications that are currently running. Insert the CD labeled Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows/Mac in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 44: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Follow these steps to uninstall the printer driver: Close all the applications that are currently running. Insert the CD labeled Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows/Mac in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 45: Installing The Postscript

    ® 4. Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ® Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. This section provides basic procedures for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below.
  • Page 46: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Postscript ® Printer Driver

    ® Installing the PostScript Printer Driver - Using the printer driver with the Adobe PageMaker for Windows 95/ If you use the printer under Windows 95/98 with the Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker directory. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd"...
  • Page 47: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Postscript ® Printer Driver

    ® Installing the PostScript Printer Driver - Using the printer driver with the Adobe PageMaker for Windows 3.1x If you use the printer under Windows 3.1x with the Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker directory. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd"...
  • Page 48: Macintosh - Installing The Postscript ® Printer Driver

    ® Installing the PostScript Printer Driver - Using the printer driver with the Adobe PageMaker for Windows NT If you use the printer under Windows NT 4.0 with the Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy the PPD file to the PageMaker directory. The PPD file is the file with extension ".ppd"...
  • Page 49: Uninstalling The Postscript ® Printer Driver

    ® Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ® Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver This section provides basic procedures for uninstalling the printer driver. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below. ®...
  • Page 50: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Postscript ® Printer Driver

    ® Installing the PostScript Printer Driver ® Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Follow these steps to uninstall the printer driver: Click [Start] on the task bar. Point to [Settings] and click [Printers]. Select the printer you want to delete. From the [File] menu, click [Delete].
  • Page 51: Installing The Font Manager

    5. Installing the Font Manager Installing the Font Manager The Font Manager manages the screen fonts installed in your Windows 95/ 98/ 3.1x/ NT 4.0 system. Installing the Font Manager also installs the TrueType fonts that came with your PCL printer. This enables you to use all fonts that came with your PCL printer.
  • Page 52: Windows 3.1X - Installing The Font Manager

    Installing the Font Manager Windows 3.1x - Installing the Font Manager Follow these steps to install a Font Manager on Windows 3.1x system: Close all the applications that are currently running. Insert the CD labeled Printer Drivers and Utilities for Windows/Mac in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 53: Uninstalling The Font Manager

    Uninstalling the Font Manager Uninstalling the Font Manager This section provides basic procedures for uninstalling the Font Manager. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on your operating system. Follow the right one of the procedures below. Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the Font Manager Follow these steps to uninstall the Font Manager: Click [Start] on the task bar.
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  • Page 55: Printing A Document

    6. Printing a Document Changing a Mode You can use this machine not only as a copier, but optionally as a printer or a document server as well. Press the {Printer} key to use the printer function. TSPS720E Limitation You cannot switch modes in any of the following cases: •...
  • Page 56: Starting A Print Job

    Printing a Document Starting a Print Job This section provides basic procedures for starting a print job from a Windows application. The actual procedure differs somewhat depending on the applica- tion used. For full details on printing, see the documentation and on-line help that comes with your application.
  • Page 57: Windows 3.1X - Starting A Print Job

    Starting a Print Job Windows 3.1x - Starting a Print Job Follow these steps to print a document. They are shown using Write as an exam- ple. Use Write to create a document to print. From the [File] menu, click [Print Setup]. Make sure that the name of your machine is selected for the “Default Print- er”, and specify the paper size and source that you want to use.
  • Page 58: Windows Nt 4.0 - Starting A Print Job

    Printing a Document Windows NT 4.0 - Starting a Print Job Follow these steps to print a document. They are shown using WordPad as an example. From the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. The “Page Setup” dialog box appears. Specify the size, source, orientation and margins of the paper, and click [OK].
  • Page 59: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/3.1x/NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job Follow these steps to cancel a print job. Press the { { { { Printer} } } } key on the machine's operational panel. Touch the [Offline] key on the panel display.
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  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    7. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Ready The printer is Online and If you want to change into ready to make a print. Offline mode, touch the [Of- fline] key. Offline The printer is Offline. If you want to change into Online, touch the [Online].
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Functional Problems A controller diagnostic error Turn the main switch off, SC2000 or a controller exception er- and then back on. If the error ror occurred while the pow- appears again, please call er is on. service.
  • Page 63 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Print overrun. A print overrun occurred on To ignore this error, touch a file being printed. Only the [Continue] key, and the part of the data on the page print job will be resumed.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments *** is not available. Something is wrong with Touch the [Reset] key to can- the specified input tray. cel the current job. *** ; Tray1 / Tray2 / Tray3 / LCT / Duplex The print job is suspended. After a few seconds without Tray any key touch, the print job...
  • Page 65 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Add Paper The paper size specified Put the specified paper in the from the host and that from specified tray and change Add ### paper in ***, or the panel display are differ- the paper settings of the User press [Reset] to cancel ent from the input tray for...
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments An unformatted disk When the power was turned To format the hard disk, was detected. on, an unformatted hard touch the [Yes] key. disk was detected by the Are you sure want to To cancel formatting and controller.
  • Page 67: Machine Does Not Print

    Machine Does not Print Machine Does not Print Possible Cause Solutions Is the power on? Turn on the machine. Is the interface cable properly connected? Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any connectors or screws, make sure they are fastened securely. Are you using the correct interface cable? Be sure to use the correct one.
  • Page 68: Other Printing Problems

    Troubleshooting Other Printing Problems Problem Action Image is printed on the reverse side of the Set the paper upside down. paper. Multiple pages are fed through the printer Remove all the paper from the tray and at once. fan them gently. Paper misfeeds occur frequently.
  • Page 69: Appendix

    8. Appendix Specifications This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for your printer, including the information on the options. Component Specification Basic printer Resolution ® 600 dpi ; PCL 5e, PCL 6 (5e+XL), PostScript ® 400 dpi ; PostScript 300 dpi ;...
  • Page 70 Appendix Component Specification Options Mailbox Weight : 37 kg , 82 lb Dimension (W×D×H): 600 × 545 × 980 mm 2.75" × 3.9" × 0.3" Number of trays : 9 bins , 1 Proof Tray Paper weight : Bin : 60 to 90 g/m , 16 to 24 lb Proof: 52 to 157 g/m , 14 to 42 lb...
  • Page 71: Index

    INDEX 10BaseT / 100BaseTX , 5 Machine Does not Print , 59 Mailbox , ii , 28 , 61 Mailbox Proof Tray , 28 Memory , 61 Basic Page 2 , 26 Memory allocation , 30 Clear Modes/Energy Saver key , 8 Network , 20 , 61 Configuration , 21 Network Connections , 4...
  • Page 72 Reset Select , 22 Resolution , 61 Set Time , 28 Specifications , 61 Status Messages , 53 System Settings , 23 Troubleshooting , 53 Uninstall Font Manager , 45 PCL 6/5e , 34 PostScript® , 41 User Tools/Counter key , 8 Weekly Timers , 29 A868...
  • Page 73 PRINTER Option Type 650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRINTER Option Type 650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 74 Adobe System Incorporated. tered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. ver™ is a trademark of Ricoh Company, LTD. names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their panies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.

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