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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 For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner. 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 3 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Micro- soft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Novell, Netware, NDS are registered trademarks or Novell, Inc. ® PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated. ®...
  • Page 4 Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. 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 5 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 6 ENERGY STAR Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
  • Page 7 Manuals for This Printer Manuals for This Printer The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of this machine. To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and follow the instructions carefully. Quick Installation Guide Describes how to install the printer.
  • Page 8 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 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Features of This Printer ................1 Printer Drivers for This Printer..............2 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM........4 Guide to This Printer ................. 6 Mainframe ..................... 6 Operation Panel .................... 9 2. Installing Options Available Options ..................
  • Page 10 4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installation Method.................. 43 Installing by Auto Run ................45 Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ............ 46 Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ......46 Windows 2000 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ....... 47 Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ......

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    1. Getting Started Features of This Printer This printer is designed especially for office workgroups, both for shared usage within a network environment, and for one-to-one usage by being connected di- rectly to the computer. Time Saving Superior features save time on print tasks. •...

  • Page 12: Printer Drivers For This Printer

    Getting Started Printer Drivers for This Printer Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. The following drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Printer Language PCL 6 PCL 5e RPCS PostScript3 Operating system √...
  • Page 13 Printer Drivers for This Printer Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files The Adobe Postscript printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Adobe PostScript printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The PPD files allow the printer driver to enable the printer specific functions.

  • Page 14: Software And Utilities Included On The Cd-Rom

    Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CD- There are two CD-ROMs that comes with this printer. One is labeled “Operating Instructions” and the other is “Drivers and Utilities”. The following items are in- cluded on the two CD-ROMs separately. Agfa Font Manager Helps you to install new screen fonts, or organize and manage fonts already installed on the system.
  • Page 15 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM PortNavi A utility that helps you to use the network printer effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. This manual provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Drivers and Utilities”. Reference For more information about PortNavi, see the Network Interface Board Operating Instructions provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled...

  • Page 16: Guide To This Printer

    Getting Started Guide to This Printer Mainframe Exterior ZCEH141N.eps Paper Size Dial Bypass Tray Adjust this dial to match the size and Use to print onto thick paper, OHP feed direction of the paper loaded in transparencies, adhesive labels, cus- the paper tray.
  • Page 17 Guide to This Printer Output Tray Extension Paper Tray (Tray 1) Pull out this extension when printing Loads up to 250 sheets of plain paper on long paper. (80 g/m , 20 lb) into this tray for print- ing. Operation Panel See “Paper and Other Media Supported Contains keys for the printer opera- by this Printer”...
  • Page 18 Getting Started Interior Zceh230j.eps Toner Cartridge Transfer Roller Cover Includes toner and a photoconductor Open this cover when replacing a unit. transfer roller. When “Replace Toner Cartridge” ap- Transfer Roller pears on the panel display, replace When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap- this unit.

  • Page 19: Operation Panel

    Guide to This Printer Operation Panel KirKey-US.eps Menu On Line Menu On Line Job Reset Escape Job Reset Escape Form Feed Enter Form Feed Enter Power Error Data In { { { { Online} } } } key Panel display Shows the current status of the printer Press this key to switch the printer be- and error messages.
  • Page 20 Getting Started { { { { Escape} } } } key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the panel display. { { { { Enter #} } } } key Press this key to execute menu items se- lected on the panel display.

  • Page 21: Installing Options

    2. Installing Options R CAUTION: • Be sure to turn off the printer and wait for about an hour before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn. • When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the printer, oth- erwise the printer might fall and cause personal injury.

  • Page 22: Available Options

    Installing Options Available Options The following options can be installed to the printer. Exterior Zceh150j.eps Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 (Tray 2 Envelope Feeder Type 2600 or Tray 3) You can load up to 60 envelopes (72- 90g/m , 19-24Ib) into the tray. You can load up to 500 sheets (60- 105g/m , 16-28Ib) of plain paper into...
  • Page 23 Available Options 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 CS380 (Mailbox) You can shift and sort the printings. You can sort the printings and also de- liver them to each tray separately. Note Note The 1-bin Shift Sort Tray and the Mailbox cannot be installed to the The 1-bin Shift Sort Tray and the printer at the same time.
  • Page 24 Installing Options Type 2 Printer : Interior Note See the inside front cover of this manual to confirm which printer (Type 1 or Type 2) you have. ZDDP220E.eps Memory Unit TypeB 64MB Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 You can increase the amount of mem- You can use the “Collate”, the “Sam- ory up to 96MB.

  • Page 25: Installing Options

    Installing Options Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape from Installing Paper Feed Unit the Paper Feed Unit. Type 2600 Zcex390j.eps Important Do not slide more than one paper tray out at the same time. Having more than one paper tray filled with paper in a fully extended po- sition could cause the machine to fall down.

  • Page 26: Installing Envelope Feeder Type 2600

    Installing Options Installing Envelope Feeder ZDDH052N.eps Type 2600 Note This unit is a tray that slides into the optional Paper Feed Unit. Without the optional Paper Feed Unit, this Envelope Feeder cannot be used. Your printer can have two optional Paper Feed Units.

  • Page 27: Installing 1-Bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600

    Installing Options Important Installing 1-bin Shift Sort Tray The Envelope Feeder must be Type 2600 used in the top-most optional Paper Feed Unit (tray 2). Important The tray of the top-most option- al Paper Feed Unit is beneath If you install the 1-bin Shift Sort the paper tray.
  • Page 28 Installing Options Remove the upper cover of the Slide the upper tray into the 1-bin printer. Shift Sort Tray. Zcex180j.eps Note The upper cover that is re- moved, is not used when in- stalling the 1-bin Shift Sort Tray. Zceh170j.eps Attach the interface cable to the printer.

  • Page 29: Installing Cs380 (Mailbox)

    Installing Options Remove the upper cover of the Installing CS380 (Mailbox) printer. Note Important The upper cover that is re- If you install the Mailbox and the moved, is not used when in- Paper Feed Unit, the Paper Feed stalling the Mailbox. Unit must be installed prior to in- stalling the Mailbox.

  • Page 30: Installing Ad410 (Duplex Unit)

    Installing Options Slide the output tray into the low- Installing AD410 (Duplex Unit) er side of the Mailbox first. Zcex200j.eps Important If you install the Duplex Unit and the Paper Feed Unit, the Paper Feed Unit must be installed prior to installing the Duplex Unit.
  • Page 31 Installing Options Open the rear cover by pushing While aligning the power cord to the two knobs as shown in the il- the left side groove of the Duplex lustration. Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ed to the printer. Zcex210j.eps Zcex230j.eps Remove the rear cover in the hor-...

  • Page 32: Installing Memory Unit Typeb 64Mb

    Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Installing Memory Unit TypeB screws. 64MB Note The removed screws are re- Important quired in step K. The Memory Unit can be damaged ZCEX280E.eps by small amount of static electrici- ty. You should touch some metal to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 33 Installing Options Tilt the Memory Unit as shown in Fasten the controller board with the illustration to the slot (A A A A ), the two screws to the printer. and push it forward (B B B B ). It should ZCEX270J.eps make click into place.

  • Page 34: Installing Hard Disk Drive Type 2600

    Installing Options Plug the printer's power cord Installing Hard Disk Drive Type back into the wall outlet and turn 2600 on the power switch. Print a configuration page to con- Important firm that the Memory Unit is The Hard Disk Drive can be dam- properly installed.
  • Page 35 Installing Options Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . The Hard Disk Slowly insert the Hard Disk Drive while aligning it with the Drive is formatted. Wait for a top and bottom rails in the print- while.
  • Page 36 Installing Options Important Formatting Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 If you use a Windows operating system, you should set up the If you are formatting the Hard Disk Hard Disk Drive with the printer Drive for the first time, follow the driver to make the printer recog- procedures below using the opera- tion panel.

  • Page 37: Installing Network Interface Board Type 2600

    Installing Options Press { { { { Enter q q } } } } . Installing Network Interface Important Board Type 2600 Do not turn off the printer while formatting the Hard Disk Drive. Note Turning off the printer while See the inside front cover of this formatting the Hard Disk Drive manual to confirm which printer...
  • Page 38 Installing Options If the Duplex Unit is installed, Pull the handle and slide the con- push down the lever on right side troller board out. (A A A A ) and pull it out until the Du- Zcex261j.eps plex Unit stops (B B B B ). Zcex320j.eps Place the controller board on a flat surface.
  • Page 39 Installing Options Set the controller board to the "{ { { { " Attach the positioning peg of the Network Interface Board to the position, and then slide it into the hole of the controller board. printer slowly until it stops. Zcex420j.eps ZCEX250J.eps Zcex430j.eps...
  • Page 40 Installing Options While aligning the power cord to Connecting the network interface cable the left side groove of the Duplex to the network Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ed to the printer. Turn off the power switch. Zcex230j.eps Loop the network interface cable and attach the ferrite core.

  • Page 41: Installing 1394 Interface Unit Type 2600

    Installing Options Turn on the power switch. Installing 1394 Interface Unit Note Type 2600 If the Network Interface Board is installed correctly, the information Note about network settings (e.g. IP ad- See the inside front cover of this dress) is listed in the configuration manual to confirm which printer page.
  • Page 42 Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Installing the 1394 Interface Unit screws. Check the contents of the box for Note the following items: These screws are used again in step N. • 1394 Interface Unit ZCEX280J.eps • 1394 interface cable (6 pin x 4 pin) •...
  • Page 43 Installing Options Use a coin to remove the two Attach the 1394 Interface Unit to screws, and then remove the cover. the Slot until it clicks. Zddp230e.eps Note These screws are used again in step K. Zcex410j.eps Use the two screws to fasten the 1394 Interface Unit to the control- ler board.
  • Page 44 Installing Options Push in the handle of the control- While aligning the power cord to ler board until it clicks. the left side groove of the Duplex Unit, slide it in until it is connect- ZDDP280E.eps ed to the printer. Zddx301e.eps Fasten the controller board with the two screws to the printer.
  • Page 45 Installing Options Connecting the 1394 interface cable to - 1394 Interface Unit the printer specification Attach the 1394 interface cable to Interface Connector: the jack on the board. IEEE 1394 (6 pin × 2) Both jacks are available. Required cable: ZDDP290E.eps 1394 interface cable (6 pin x 4 pin, 6 pin x 6 pin)
  • Page 46 Installing Options...

  • Page 47: Configuring The Printer For The Network With The Operation Panel

    3. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel After installing the optional Network Setting Name Value Interface Board, configure it for the IP Address 000.000.000.000 network using the printer's operation panel. Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000 Configure the printer for the network...
  • Page 48 Configuring the Printer for the Network Press { { { { U U U U } } } } or { { { { T T T T } } } } to display “Host Select the protocol you want to Interface”...
  • Page 49 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel B Press { { { { Enter #} } } } . If you use TCP/IP, you should as- The current IP address appears sign “Subnet Mask” and “Gate- on the panel display. way Address”...
  • Page 50 Configuring the Printer for the Network If you use NetWare, select the Reset the printer to apply the set- frame type for NetWare. tings. A Press { { { { Online} } } } to enter the “Of- Select one of items below if neces- sary.
  • Page 51 Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel Access Control IP Addresses that Mask have access - Address 000.000.000.000 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx Subnet Mask 255.000.000.000 192.xxx.xxx.xxx A number used to mathematically 255.255.000.000 192.168.xxx.xxx “mask” or hide an IP address on 255.255.255.000 192.168.
  • Page 52 Configuring the Printer for the Network...

  • Page 53: Installing The Printer Driver And Software

    4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software This manual assumes that you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details. Installation Method The following table shows how to install the printer drivers and software. Auto Run Add Printer Wizard...
  • Page 54 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Note If the "plug and play" function is started, click [Cancel] in the [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box, and then insert the CD-ROM. The [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears depending on the system ver- sion of the Windows 95/98/Me or Windows 2000.

  • Page 55: Installing By Auto Run

    Installing by Auto Run Installing by Auto Run You can install the PCL and the RPCS printer drivers and software, and set them up easily by using Auto Run. Follow these steps to install the PCL and the RPCS printer drivers and software on Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0.

  • Page 56: Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver The following instructions explain how to install the PCL6/5e printer driver. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run” . Two kinds of PCL printer driver, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer.

  • Page 57: Windows 2000 - Installing The Pcl 6/5E Printer Driver

    Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run”. Two kinds of PCL printer driver, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are provided with this printer.
  • Page 58 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Setting up options Limitation Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 59: 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 Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission, when you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
  • Page 60 Installing the Printer Driver and Software 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 using an account that has Full Control permission.

  • Page 61: Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Install the driver in accordance with the steps explained. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run” . Setting up options Important If the printer is equipped with certain options (e.g.

  • Page 62: Windows 2000 - Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows 2000 - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver The following instructions explain how to install the RPCS printer driver. See P.45 “Installing by Auto Run”. Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
  • Page 63 Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Prop- erties]. Click the [Accessories] tab. Select options you have installed from the [Options] group. Click [OK] .

  • Page 64: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Rpcs Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RPCS Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver by Auto Run requires Administrators permission. When you install a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using on account that has Administrators permission.

  • Page 65: Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the PostScript Printer Driver This section describes basic instructions for installing the printer driver. The ac- tual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow one of the appropriate procedures below. Important When updating the printer driver by installing the latest version, you should uninstall that of former version if any.
  • Page 66 Installing the Printer Driver and Software In the [Folders:] box, double-click [DRIVERS], [PS], [WIN95_98]. Then double- click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Final- ly, click [DISK1]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next].

  • Page 67: Windows 2000 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators, and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 68 Installing the Printer Driver and Software Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next]. A dialog box for changing the printer name appears. Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [Next]. Click [Next].

  • Page 69: Windows Nt 4.0 - Installing The Postscript Printer Driver

    Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver Installing the printer driver Limitation Installing a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you install a printer driver, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 70 Installing the Printer Driver and Software In the [Folders:] box, double-click [DRIVERS], [PS], [NT4]. Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language for the operating system. Finally, click [DISK1]. Click [Open]. Click [OK]. A printer model selection dialog box appears. Click to select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install, and then click [Next].
  • Page 71 Installing the PostScript Printer Driver In the [Installable Options] group, select the option you have installed to the printer. The current setting appears in the [Change Setting] box. Use the [Change Setting:] list to select the appropriate setting for the selected option.

  • Page 72: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0 Or 6.5

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 If you use the printer under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000, Windows 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".

  • Page 73: Macintosh

    Macintosh 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 7.6.1 or later operating system.

  • Page 74: Setting Up The Ppd File

    Installing the Printer Driver and Software 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, select [Chooser]. Click the [Adobe PS] icon. In the [Select a PostScript Printer:] list, click the name of the printer you want to use.

  • Page 75: Index

    INDEX 1394 Interface Unit Type 2600 , 13 , 14 , 31 Gateway Address , 37 , 41 1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600 , 13 , 17 Guide Board , 8 Access Control Address , 37 , 41 Hard Disk Drive Type 2600 , 13 , 14 , 24 Access Control Mask , 37 , 41 AD410 , 12 , 20 Agfa Font Manager , 4...
  • Page 76 PageMaker 6.0 or 6.5 , 62 Setup Guide , v Panel display , 9 Standard Tray , 7 Paper Exit Cover , 7 Subnet Mask , 37 , 41 Paper Feed Unit Type 2600 , 12 , 15 Paper Size Dial , 6 Paper Tray , 7 Toner Cartridge , 8 PCL 5e , 2...
  • Page 77 MEMO...
  • Page 78 MEMO USA G058...
  • Page 79 Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Laser Printer Model Number: RICOH LASER AP2600 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 80 Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111 37139 Verona Phone: +39-045-8181500 United Kingdom Hong Kong RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, 21/F., Tai Yau Building, Middlesex, TW13 7HG 181, Johnston Road, Phone: +44-(0)20-8261-4000 Wan Chai, Hong Kong...

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