Ricoh 700 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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PRINTER Controller
Type 700
Operating Instructions
PRINTER REFERENCE 2 (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 Controller Type 700 Operating Instructions PRINTER REFERENCE 2 (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 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 in the “Copy Reference”...
  • Page 3 Manuals for This Machine Manuals for This Machine There are seven manuals that separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
  • Page 4 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 5 Specification Copy feature Printer installed Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 Type2 Low Power Power con- 213 W 236 W 231 W 254 W mode sumption Default Time 15 minutes 15 minutes Recovery Time 25 seconds 10 seconds 25 seconds 10 seconds or less or less...
  • Page 6 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 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ..........1 Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver......1 Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver......1 Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ......2 Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver..........
  • Page 8 Network ....................... 34 Configuration....................35 List Print ...................... 36 Reset Select....................36 Printer Condition ..................37 Adjusting System Settings ..............38 Accessing the System Settings..............38 System Settings Parameters............... 38 Printing with the Operation Panel............44 Using the Sample Print ................44 Accessing the Document Server ..............
  • Page 9: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    1. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure. Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Close all the applications that are currently running.
  • Page 10: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Limitation Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 11: Uninstalling The Postscript Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes instructions for uninstalling the PostScript printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate one of the following procedures below. Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Close all applications that are currently running.
  • Page 12: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Postscript Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver Limitation Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 13: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window.
  • Page 14: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Set desired settings and click [OK]. Click [OK] to start your printing. Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.
  • Page 15: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printing Prefer- ences Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printing Preferences Properties may differ depending on the application.
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Making printer default settings – Default Document Properties Limitation Changing the settings 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 17: Postscript - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window.
  • Page 18: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation Changing the setting of the printer requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Print- ers permission by default.
  • Page 19: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printing Prefer- ences Properties from that application. The following example describes how to make settings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 2000. Note The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printing Preferences Properties may differ depending on the application.
  • Page 20 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Making printer default settings - Default Document Properties Limitation Changing the settings 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 21: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    PostScript - Setting Up for Printing Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application Open the file you want to print. On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. [AdobePS Page Setup] appears. Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box. Note If the printer is not shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to display a list of available printers.
  • Page 22: Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98 - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the taskbar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing.
  • Page 23: Windows Nt 4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Note You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the [Printers] window. Press {Printer} on the operation panel. Press [Offline] on the panel display. Press {Job Reset} on the operation panel. The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be- ing canceled.
  • Page 24: Macintosh - Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Note You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages af- ter you press [Job Reset]. A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    3. Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Add staples. The staples are running out, This message remains while even though stapling will the printer is in the staple continue. mode. An unformatted disk When the power was turned To format the hard disk, was detected.
  • Page 26 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments File error.Print job An error occurred while ac- Press [Exit] to cancel the print download has been can- cessing files. job. celled. When a length of time passes without any key pressed the print job will be canceled au- tomatically.
  • Page 27 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Load <xxx> <yyy> pa- The selected input tray is Put the selected paper in the per in <zzz>, or select empty. selected input tray, and the another tray and press print job will be resumed au- [Continue].
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Network failure. Network communication is Press [Continue] and check not available. the network settings, and the Network communica- printer will start without the tion is not available. Installed Network Interface network capability. Check the Network set- Board fails to connect cor- ting.
  • Page 29 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments Paper mismatch. Load The paper size selected from Put the correct paper in the <xxx> <yyy> paper in the host is not set in any tray, and change the setting <zzz>, or select another trays, when the tray selec- of the tray using control pan-...
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Messages Description Comments Print overrun. A print overrun occurred on Press [Continue] to ignore this a file being printed. Only a error, and the print job will Press [Reset] to cancel part of the data on the page be resumed. current jib, or press [Con- will be printed, and the print tinue] to print.
  • Page 31 Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Messages Description Comments The disk was formatted The hard disk has been for- Turn the main switch off, successfully. matted successfully. and then back on. Turn machine off then The hard disk is ready to use. on again to restart.
  • Page 32: Machine Does Not Print

    Troubleshooting 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 that they are fastened securely. Are you using the correct interface cable? Be sure to use the correct one.
  • Page 33: Other Printing Problems

    Other Printing Problems Other Printing Problems Problem Action An image is printed on the reverse side of Set the paper upside down. the paper. Multiple pages are fed through the printer Remove all the paper from the tray and at once. fan them gently.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 35: Using The Operation Panel

    4. Using the Operation Panel Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, the "Printer Features" gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. "Printer Features" settings you make are retained even when you turn off the printer.
  • Page 36 Using the Operation Panel Category Function Menu Paper Feed⇒ P.32 Page Size Tray Priority Paper Type Priority Auto Tray Switching Bypass paper Type Duplex Sort Staple Punch Mailbox priority Parallel⇒ P.34 Printer Language Bi-direction I/O Timeout Network⇒ P.34 I/O Timeout IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address...
  • Page 37 Adjusting Printer Features Accessing the Printer Features Press {User Tools/Counter}. Screen User Tools/ Contrast Counter TSPS040N The following screen appears on the panel display. Press [Printer Features]. The following screen appears on the panel display. Select the desired item by pressing the key, and change the settings by fol- lowing the instructions on the panel display.
  • Page 38: Printer Features Parameters

    Using the Operation Panel Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Orientation You can select the page orientation: • Portrait • Landscape Note Default: Portrait Form Length You can set the number of lines per page: 5 to 128 Note The default settings depend on the paper size. Default: 64 (A4) ×...
  • Page 39: Postscript

    Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Point Size You can set the value for the point size you want to use for the selected font in increments of 0.25: 4.00 to 999.75 Note Default: 12.00 When an incorrect size is entered, it blinks for about 2 seconds.
  • Page 40: Paper Feed

    Using the Operation Panel Paper Feed Menu Description Page Size You can set the page size when the page size is not specified by the application. A3, 11 × 17, B4 JIS, 8 × 14, 8 × 13, 8 × 13, 8 ×...
  • Page 41 Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Duplex You can select whether you want to print on both sides of each page. If so, you can also specify the orientation of paper. • Off • Long Edge Binding • Short Edge Binding Note Default: Off Sort...
  • Page 42: Parallel

    Using the Operation Panel Parallel Menu Description Printer Language You can set the page description language for print jobs received through the parallel port: • Auto • PCL • PostScript Note Default: Auto Bi-direction You can set whether bi-directional communication between this machine and the host computer is en- abled: •...
  • Page 43: Configuration

    Printer Features Parameters Menu Description Subnet Mask You can set the Subnet Mask. Note Default: All zero Gateway Address You can set the Gateway Address. Note Default: All zero Network Menu Protect You can set the Network Menu protected. • Off •...
  • Page 44: List Print

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Description Auto Continue Timeout You can set how many seconds to wait until Auto Continue should end in increments of 1: 5 to 300 sec. Note Default: 30 List Print Menu Description PS Font List You can print a list of installed PS fonts.
  • Page 45: Printer Condition

    Printer Condition Printer Condition We recommend that you print the configuration page and check its settings, be- fore changing settings of the machine. Press {User Tools/Counter} on the operation panel. The User Tools/Counter menu appears. Press [Printer Features]. The Printer Features menu appears. Press [List Print].
  • Page 46: Adjusting System Settings

    Using the Operation Panel Adjusting System Settings Accessing the System Settings Press {User Tools/Counter}. The User Tools/Counter menu appears. Press [System Settings]. The following screen appears on the panel display. Select the desired menu you want to change. Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display. Then press [OK].
  • Page 47 Adjusting System Settings Basic Page 1 Menu Description Auto Off Timer The machine turns itself off automatically to conserve ener- gy after your job is finished, after the selected time. This function is called “Auto Off”. The time can be set from 1 to 240 minutes.
  • Page 48 Using the Operation Panel Menu Description Output Priority You can select the output priority for each mode. • Display: Output priority is given to the mode shown on the display. • Interleave: Makes use of the Multi-access function to print jobs in the order in which they are initiated regardless of mode/function.
  • Page 49 Adjusting System Settings Set Time If a key operator code (up to 8 digits) has been set, you should enter the code when entering Set Time mode. Reference For more information about key operator code, see “System Settings” manu- Menu Description Key Operator Code for Off Set a key operator code (up to 8 digits) to temporarily...
  • Page 50 Using the Operation Panel Paper Size Settings Menu Description Paper Tray Priority You can select the paper tray which will be selected as a de- fault in the following conditions: • When the operation switch is turned on. • When System Reset or Auto Reset mode is turned on. •...
  • Page 51 Adjusting System Settings Menu Description Key Operator Code If you select “Yes”, only operators who know the key oper- ator code (up to 8 digits) can access the User Tools (System Settings and Copy/Document Server Features). Note Default: No If you select “Yes”, you should register the key operator code and specify whether to set the key operator code on the part or all of the default settings of the User Tools (System Settings and Copy/Document Server Features).
  • Page 52: Printing With The Operation Panel

    Using the Operation Panel Printing with the Operation Panel Printing a Sample Print file Using the Sample Print Press {Printer}. Use this function to print only one printing of a multiple print job. The other printings are saved in the ma- Copy chine.
  • Page 53 Printing with the Operation Panel Enter the numerical value with Deleting a Sample Print file the number keys. If the printed document is not what you expected, you can delete the sam- Sample Copy ple print file. Press {Printer}. Start The Ready message appears.
  • Page 54: Accessing The Document Server

    Using the Operation Panel Accessing the Document Server from the Accessing the Document Printer Properties Server On the [File] menu of the applica- The Document Server enables you to tion you use, click [Print]. save documents in the machine mem- ory and then edit and print them as The [Print] dialog box appears.
  • Page 55: Appendix

    5. Appendix Staple and Punch Position Staple and Punch Position The following tables show the sample of outputs of staple and punch positions. Note Outputs of staple and punch depends on paper size, paper type, number of pages and feed direction. Staple Staple Setting Portrait...
  • Page 56 Appendix Punch Punch Portrait Landscape Setting Left Left 2 holes 3 holes 4 holes Type E 4 holes Type NE Available for metric and inch version. Available for inch version only. Available for metric version only.
  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications This section contains the electrical and hardware specifications for the printer, including the information about the options. Component Specification Resolution 600dpi ; PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3 Printing Speed 55ppm, 70ppm " × 11"K) (A4K, 8 Note Printing Speed depends on the machine.
  • Page 58: Options

    Appendix Options Network Interface Board Type 450E Topology: Ethernet (10BaseT/100BaseTX) Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Interface Connector: RJ45 Required Cable: STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable Category/Type5 or better *A cable is not provided with this option. Hard Disk Drive Storage Capacity 6 GB or more •...
  • Page 59: Index

    INDEX PCL 5e , 5 Windows 2000, uninstalling , 1 Auto Off Timer , 39 Windows 95/98, uninstalling , 1 Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling , 2 PCL 6 , 5 Windows 2000, uninstalling , 1 Basic Page 2 , 39 Windows 95/98, uninstalling , 1 Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling , 2 PostScript , 9...
  • Page 60 USA B337...
  • Page 61 STP with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Controller Model Number: Type 700 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 62 UE USA B337-8687...

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