Ricoh C7528 Setup Manual

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Setup Guide
Trademarks.............................................................................................................3
Safety Information .................................................................................................4
Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels ..............................................9
ENERGY STAR Program .....................................................................................10
Manuals for This Printer......................................................................................11
How to Read This Manual ...................................................................................12
Exterior: Front View.............................................................................................13
Exterior: Rear View ..............................................................................................16
Inside.....................................................................................................................19
Control Panel........................................................................................................20
Where to Put the Printer......................................................................................22
Checking the Contents of the Box .....................................................................25
Unpacking.............................................................................................................28
Installing the Toner Cartridge.............................................................................36
Loading Paper ...................................................................................................... 40
Turning the Power On .........................................................................................42
Selecting the Display Language.........................................................................44
Test Printing .........................................................................................................46
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G1307525_1.00 EN USA G130-7503
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View...13 Exterior: Rear View ...16 Inside...19 Control Panel...20 Setting Up Where to Put the Printer...22 Checking the Contents of the Box ...25 Unpacking...28 Installing the Toner Cartridge...36 Loading Paper ... 40 Turning the Power On ...42 Selecting the Display Language...44...
  • Page 2 Installing Paper Bank Type 7300 (2000-sheet Large Capacity Tray) ...65 Attaching Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module) ...71 Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E ... 75 Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type 7100...79 Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300 ...84 Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H ...87 Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ...91...
  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read This First Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo- gy, Inc., All rights reserved. ® Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Read This First Safety Information When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol- lowed. In this manual, the following important symbols are used: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 Read This First • Only connected the machine to the power source described on the in- side front cover of this manual. • Avoid multi-wiring. • Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than nec- essary.
  • Page 6 Read This First • Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily. • To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this man- ual.
  • Page 7 • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing a new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait about an hour. After that, install the new fusing unit. Not waiting for the unit to cool could result in a burn.
  • Page 8 Read This First • If your skin comes into contact with toner or used toner, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. • If toner or used toner gets into your eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water. Consult a doctor if necessary. •...
  • Page 9: Positions Of Rwarning And Rcaution Labels

    Read This First Positions of RWARNING and RCAUTION labels This machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. High temperature parts. Turn off the main power and be careful when replac- ing fusing unit/removing misfed paper.
  • Page 10: Energy Star Program

    Low-power mode. ❖ Low-power Mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the control panel. For more information about how to con- figure Energy Saver mode, see “Making Printer Settings with Control Panel”,...
  • Page 11: Manuals For This Printer

    ❖ Software Guide (HTML) Provides basic information about installing the printer driver and software, us- ing the printer in a network environment, and configuration and setup. Also, provides information about configuring and monitoring printer status us- ing software and a Web browser.
  • Page 12: How To Read This Manual

    Read This First How to Read This Manual The following set of symbols is used in this manual. This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol.
  • Page 13: Guide To The Printer

    Guide to the Printer Exterior: Front View Control panel Contains keys for printer operation and a display to show printer status. p.20 “Control Panel”. Front cover Open this when replacing the waste toner bottle, development unit or photoconductor unit. A screwdriver is attached to this cover.
  • Page 14 Plug cables such as the parallel interface cable and Ethernet cable into their connectors. Ethernet port Use a network interface cable to connect the printer to a network. USB port Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the host computer.
  • Page 15 Guide to the Printer Right cover Open this to remove misfed paper.
  • Page 16: Exterior: Rear View

    External tray Printed output is stacked here, print side up. Earth leakage breaker Prevents electric shock. Vents These help keep components inside the printer from overheating. Do not block or ob- struct the vents. Malfunctions may occur due to overheating.
  • Page 17 Duplex reversal unit open bottom External tray Printed output is stacked here, print side up. Lifting handle Pull up and hold the bar of this handle to lift the printer. Remove the paper guide be- fore pulling up the bar.
  • Page 18 Guide to the Printer Paper Guide Earth leakage breaker Prevents electric shock. Vents These help keep components inside the printer from overheating. Do not block or ob- struct the vents. Malfunctions may occur due to overheating.
  • Page 19: Inside

    Open this when replacing the photoconductor unit or development unit. Toner Cartridge Loads from the printer rear, in the order of magenta (M), cyan (C), yellow (Y), and black (K). When “Add Toner XXX” appears on the display, replace the indicated color of the toner cartridge.
  • Page 20: Control Panel

    When the printer is offline, press this to print all data left in the printer's input buffer. You can use this to force the printer to print data received in the online status when the paper size or type does not match the actually set size or type.
  • Page 21 Indicates whether the printer is online or offline. Press this to switch between online and offline. When the lamp is lit, the printer is online, enabling data reception from the host comput- When the lamp is unlit, the printer is offline, disabling data reception from the host com- puter.
  • Page 22: Setting Up

    Setting Up Where to Put the Printer The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental condi- tions greatly affect its performance. • Confirm the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in the event of emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
  • Page 23 Setting Up ❖ Space Required for Installation Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as fol- lows: A: 50 cm (19.7 inches) or more B: 10 cm (4 inches) or more C: 10 cm (4 inches) or more D: 70 cm (27.6 inches) or more...
  • Page 24 ❖ Power Source Connect the power cable to a power source of the following specification: • Basic model printer: 120 V, 60 Hz, 11 A or more • Duplex unit standard model printer: 120 V, 60 Hz, 12 A or more /hr/person.
  • Page 25: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Setting Up Checking the Contents of the Box Follow the procedure below to verify the items that come with the printer. ❒ Ensure that the box contains all items listed below. If there are any missing or defective items, contact your sales representative.
  • Page 26 Setting Up Magenta (M), Cyan (C), Yellow (Y) Toner Cartridges Ferrite Core Paper guide ( ), Paper guide cover ( ), Paper guide holder ( ) ❒ This items are supplied with the duplex unit standard model. Paper Feed Unit Labels Color Calibration Sample Sheet...
  • Page 27 Setting Up Additional Documentation ❒ This package does not include an interface cable. Please purchase one to use with your host computer. See “Appendix”, Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 28: Unpacking

    92.5 kg (203 lb.). Remove the plastic bag. Lift the printer with four people by using the inset grips on both sides of the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides.
  • Page 29 ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, pull up the bar of the lifting handle, located on the left side of the printer. Holding the bar, lift the printer. Remove the adhesive tape from the printer body. Remove the cardboard taped to the standard tray.
  • Page 30 Setting Up Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper. Close tray 1 slowly. Open tray 2. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper. Close tray 2 slowly.
  • Page 31 Setting Up Open the front cover slowly by pulling down using the upper left and right sides. ❒ Do not place objects on the opened front cover. Remove the adhesive tape.
  • Page 32 Hold down the printer’s inner cover, grasp the pieces of tape protruding from the development unit, and then slowly pull them out horizontally. ❒ Be sure to pull out all four pieces of tape to avoid printer malfunction during operation.
  • Page 33 Put labels “1” and “2” on the front of the paper trays. A sticker, stating that paper for an ink-jet printer cannot be used with this printer, is supplied. Please attach this to the near right corner of the printer's top [A], so it is easy to see.
  • Page 34 Setting Up Remove the protective sheet from inside the duplex reversal unit (print- ing unit). Push the lock/unlock button and open the unit slowly. Remove the adhesive tape and the protective sheet. Close the duplex reversal unit. Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand. Hold both sides of the guide carefully and insert the ends of the guide into the holes of the stand ( ).
  • Page 35 Setting Up Secure the attached paper guide.
  • Page 36: Installing The Toner Cartridge

    ❒ When you first use this printer, use the four toner cartridges packaged with the printer. ❒ The toner cartridges that comes with the printer will allows you to print up to about 12,000 pages in black, and about 5,000 pages in color. These numbers were obtained from printing A4K 3% charts, but the actual number of pages will differ depending on the paper type, size, contents and settings.
  • Page 37 Setting Up ❒ Toner cartridge mouths may be dirtied during quality inspection. Open the upper right cover. Take out the toner cartridges from the box. ❒ The black (K) toner cartridge contains more toner than the others. Shake the toner cartridge back and forth five or six times. Holding the toner cartridge with the metal contact area in front, insert in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 38 Setting Up Insert each cartridge into the same color slot. ❒ Be careful not to touch the metal contact point with your fingers. Insert the toner cartridge slowly, until the green hook snaps on the metal contact area. ❒ Do not insert and remove toner cartridges repeatedly, as this could result in toner leakage.
  • Page 39 Setting Up ❒ Do not turn off the power switch while “Loading Toner...” appears on the display. Doing so results in malfunction.
  • Page 40: Loading Paper

    Setting Up Loading Paper The following describes how to load paper into the standard paper tray (Tray 1). • Do not pull out the paper tray forcefully. If you do, the tray might fall and cause an injury. ❒ Tray 1 is letter size paper (11 × 8 ×...
  • Page 41 Setting Up For details about loading paper in the bypass tray, see “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray”, Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 42: Turning The Power On

    Make sure the power switch is set to “b” off. Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the printer. Plug in the power cable. ❒ Make sure the power cable is plugged securely into the wall outlet.
  • Page 43 Setting Up Turn the power switch to “a” On. The power indicator on the control panel lights up. ❒ Wait until “Ready” appears on the display panel. ❒ The machine may make a noise while initializing. This noise does not indi- cate a malfunction.
  • Page 44: Selecting The Display Language

    Setting Up Selecting the Display Language Select a language using the procedure described here. The message for the selected language will appear on the display. If you want to use the display in English, the following procedures are unnecessary. ❒ The default setting is English. Press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 45 Setting Up Press the {# Enter} key. Wait for two seconds. The [Menu] screen appears on the display. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Ready...
  • Page 46: Test Printing

    Test Printing The following explains the procedure for test printing of the configuration page. Test print in order to verify that the printer is working normally. Test printing checks printer performance only; it does not test the connection to the computer.
  • Page 47 Setting Up ❒ If printing is not normal, check to see if an error message appears on the display. If there is an error message, see “Troubleshooting”, Maintenance Guide. Check the options. ❒ For details about the configuration page, see “Interpreting the Configura- tion Page”, Software Guide.
  • Page 48: Installing Options

    ❒ The voltage rating of the connector for options is 24 V DC or less. Option List The following is a list of options for this printer. Some printer models come with the expansion Hard Disk Drive and the duplex unit attached as default.
  • Page 49: Option Installation Flow Chart

    ❒ To install a finisher, contact your service representative. ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit eth- ernet board is attached to the printer. Use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board instead.
  • Page 50: Installing Options

    Attach the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher. (SR950, SR960) Attach the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher to the left side of the printer. You cannot install the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher unless both the pa- per feed unit and duplex unit options are installed.
  • Page 51 “Installing the Duplex Feed ❒ You cannot install the 2 tray finisher or the booklet finisher unless both the paper feed unit and duplex unit options are attached. ❒ Some printer models come with the duplex unit attached as default. 1)”. 2)”.
  • Page 52 “Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type Printer Hard Disk Type 7100 p.79 “Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type ❒ You can have one of the following types of extension board installed at the same time: Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300, IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H, IEEE 1394 Interface Board Type B, IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A, Blue- tooth Interface Unit Type 3245, or USB Host Interface Unit Type 7300.
  • Page 53 Installing Options ❒ Some printer models come with the expansion printer hard disk installed as default. For the specifications of each option, see Maintenance Guide.
  • Page 54: Using The Screwdriver

    The special screwdriver used for attaching options is attached to the inside of the front cover. Open the printer’s front cover, and then remove the provided screwdriv- Insert the screw into the screwdriver. By pushing the screw into the screwdriver, you can work without having to worry about dropping the screw.
  • Page 55: Installing The Paper Feed Unit

    • When moving the machine, each person should hold a handle, located on two sides of the printer, and then lift slowly. Lifting carelessly or dropping it may cause injury. ❒ Basic model printer weighs approximately 83.3 kg (183.7 lb.), duplex unit standard model printer weighs approximately 92.5 kg (203 lb.).
  • Page 56 Installing Options Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the...
  • Page 57 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 500-sheet paper feed unit, and then lower the printer slowly into place. Open the tray of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper, and the corrugated paper inside the tray, as shown.
  • Page 58 Slowly pull out tray 2 while lifting up a little. Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 500-sheet paper feed unit.
  • Page 59 Installing Options Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown. Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.
  • Page 60: Installing Paper Feed Unit Type 7300 (500 × 2)

    Installing Options Secure the attached paper guide. Stick label “3” above the handle on the front of the 500-sheet paper feed unit. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 500-sheet paper feed unit is properly installed: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3)”...
  • Page 61 Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the...
  • Page 62 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit, and then slowly lower the printer into place. Open the tray of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. Remove the adhesive tape and sheet of paper, and the corrugated paper inside the tray, as shown.
  • Page 63 Slowly pull out tray 2 while lifting up a little. Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit.
  • Page 64 Installing Options Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown. Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.
  • Page 65: Installing Paper Bank Type 7300 (2000-Sheet Large Capacity Tray)

    Installing Options Secure the attached paper guide. Stick labels “3” and “4” above the handles on the front of the 1000-sheet paper feed unit. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 1000-sheet paper feed unit is properly installed: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3 &...
  • Page 66 Remove the adhesive tape. Lifting the printer. ❒ To move the printer, four people should hold the handles located on the sides. ❒ When moving the duplex unit standard model, remove the paper guide of the duplex reversal unit, pull up the bar of the lifting handle located on the...
  • Page 67 Installing Options Adjust the four corners of the printer to those of the 2000-sheet large ca- pacity tray, and then slowly lower the printer into place. Take out the packaged items, making sure there are two thumb screws and one mounting bracket. Close the tray of the 2000-sheet large capac- ity tray firmly.
  • Page 68 Installing Options Fasten one thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Slowly slide tray 2 back into the printer, until it stops. Open the right cover of the 2000-sheet large capacity tray. Hook the mounting bracket to the hole, as shown.
  • Page 69 Installing Options Fasten the bracket with the other thumb screw. A coin can be used to fasten the screws. Close the right cover of the 2000-sheet large capacity tray. For the duplex unit standard model, Attach the paper guide to the duplex reversal unit stand.
  • Page 70 Installing Options Stick label “3” above the handle on the front of the 2000-sheet large ca- pacity tray. ❒ After finishing installation, check the 2000-sheet large capacity tray is in- stalled properly: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu.
  • Page 71: Attaching Memory Unit Type C (Sdram Module)

    ❒ Do not subject the SDRAM Module to physical shocks. Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver”...
  • Page 72 Installing Options You must install the SDRAM module as shown. Align the notch of the SDRAM module with the slot, and then insert the module vertically. Press down the SDRAM module, until it clicks into place.
  • Page 73 Installing Options Align the controller board with the top and bottom rails, and then push it in using the part marked “PUSH” until it stops. Tighten the four screws to fasten the controller board back into its orig- inal position using the provided screwdriver. Tighten the screws in the order of the numbers (1 to 4) next to the screw holes.
  • Page 74 Installing Options For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.
  • Page 75: Attaching User Account Enhance Unit Type E

    ❖ User Account Enhance Unit Type E Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver”...
  • Page 76 Installing Options Remove the four screws fastening the controller board to the back of the printer, using the provided screwdriver. The removed screws will be used later to fasten the controller board. Holding the handle, slowly pull out the controller board.
  • Page 77 Installing Options Align the notch of the user account enhance unit, and then insert it into the controller board, pressing it down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the user account enhance unit is firmly connected to the controller board.
  • Page 78 Installing Options Tighten the four screws fastening the controller board back into its orig- inal position, using the provided screwdriver. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. ❒...
  • Page 79: Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type 7100

    Attaching Printer Hard Disk Type 7100 This option is available only for the basic model printer. ❒ Before handling the printer hard disk, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge any static electricity. Static electricity can damage the printer hard disk.
  • Page 80 Installing Options Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, and remove the green screw- driver, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the four screws fastening the controller board to the back of the printer, using the provided screwdriver.
  • Page 81 Installing Options You must install the printer hard disk in the position as shown. Tighten the three screws fastening the printer hard disk to the controller board, using the provided screwdriver. Connect the power cable and flat cable to the printer hard disk.
  • Page 82 Tighten the four screws fastening the controller board back into its orig- inal position, using the provided screwdriver. The printer hard disk automatically begins formatting when the printer is switched on. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in-...
  • Page 83 “List/Test Print” menu. If it is installed properly, you will see “Printer Hard Disk Drive” for “Device Connection”. ❒ If the printer hard disk is not installed properly, reinstall it from the start of the procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting rein- stallation, contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 84: Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300

    Installing Options Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Type 7300 ❒ The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the gigabit eth- ernet board is attached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board.
  • Page 85 Installing Options Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Disconnect the cables from the ethernet port and the USB port of the printer, and cover each port with its protective cap.
  • Page 86 Installing Options Insert the gigabit ethernet board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the gigabit ethernet board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.
  • Page 87: Attaching Ieee 802.11B Interface Unit Type H

    ❒ If problems occur with printing due to of poor radio reception, connect an ex- ternal antenna. Check the contents of the box. ❒ The external antenna (not shown) is supplied, but it cannot be used with the printer. ❖ IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H • Interface Unit • Card...
  • Page 88 • Antenna Cap Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the IEEE 802.11b interface...
  • Page 89 Installing Options Insert the interface unit until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. With the labeled side of the card facing down and the ridged side of the antenna facing up, attach the antenna to the card. Hold the card so the ridged side of the antenna is on the right, and then slowly insert the card into the interface unit until it stops.
  • Page 90 Installing Options ❒ If the wireless signal is weak and printing is affected by it, attach an exter- nal antenna. ❒ After finishing installation, check the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is in- stalled properly: Print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print” menu.
  • Page 91: Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245

    Installing Options Attaching Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❒ Only Bluetooth-equipped computers support printing with the Bluetooth inter- face unit. ❒ Before handling the Bluetooth interface unit, ground yourself by touching something metal to discharge static electricity. Static electricity can damage the Bluetooth interface unit.
  • Page 92 • Antenna Cap Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the Bluetooth interface unit slot.
  • Page 93 Installing Options With the side labeled INSERT on the right, slowly insert the card into the Bluetooth interface unit, until it stops. Press the antenna to extend it. Attach the antenna cap to the card. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.
  • Page 94: Attaching Ieee 1394 Interface Board Type B

    Static electricity can dam- age the IEEE 1394 interface board. ❒ Do not plug or unplug the 1394 interface cable while installing the printer driv- ❒ Use the IEEE 1394 interface cable that comes with IEEE 1394 interface board.
  • Page 95 ❖ Interface Cable (6 pin × 4 pin) Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver”...
  • Page 96 Installing Options Insert the IEEE 1394 interface board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the IEEE 1394 interface board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.
  • Page 97: Attaching Ieee 1284 Interface Board Type A

    ❖ IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A Turn off the power then unplug the power cable, and then interface ca- ble. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver”...
  • Page 98 Installing Options Insert the IEEE 1284 interface board until it stops, and then secure it by tightening its two screws. Check the IEEE 1284 interface board is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover.
  • Page 99: Attaching Camera Direct Print Card Type 7300

    Installing Options Attaching Camera direct print card Type 7300 ❒ Protect the camera direct print card from physical shocks. ❒ Use the under slot for the camera direct print card. Check the package contains the following: ❖ Camera direct print card Type 7300 ❖...
  • Page 100 Installing Options Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover the controller board's expan- sion card slot.
  • Page 101: Attaching Usb Host Interface Unit Type 7300

    If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. ❒ When connecting a digital camera to the printer via USB, you must use the USB host interface unit. For details about connecting a digital camera, see ital camera”.
  • Page 102 Installing Options ❖ USB Host Interface Unit Type 7300 Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver” Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise using the provid- ed screwdriver, and then remove the cover of the USB host interface unit slot.
  • Page 103 Installing Options Check the USB host interface unit is connected firmly to the controller board. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. ❒ After finishing installation, check the USB host interface unit is installed properly: print the configuration page from the “List/Test Print”...
  • Page 104: Installing Duplex Unit Type 7100

    Installing Options Installing Duplex Unit Type 7100 This option is available only for the basic model printer. To use the optional paper feed unit at the same time, install the optional paper feed unit first, and then install the duplex unit.
  • Page 105 Installing Options ❖ Duplex Reversal Unit ❖ Duplex Feed Unit Remove the adhesive tape and packing materials. ❒ Do not remove the adhesive tape holding the auxiliary bar yet. Remove it in step p.108 “Installing the Duplex Reversal Unit”.
  • Page 106 Remove it in step Turn off the power, and then unplug the power cable from the wall outlet. Slowly open the front cover of the printer, remove the green screwdriv- er, and then close the cover. p.54 “Using the Screwdriver”...
  • Page 107 Installing Options Remove the two small covers on the upper left cover of the printer. Open the upper left cover. Remove the two small covers by pinching and pulling them in the direc- tion of the arrow. Close the upper left cover.
  • Page 108: Installing The Duplex Reversal Unit

    Installing Options Insert the claws of the stand into the holes ( ) on the left side of the printer, and then push down ( ). Tighten the four long screws fastening the duplex reversal unit stand, using provided screwdriver. Fasten in the order of shown.
  • Page 109 Hook the hole of the auxiliary bar onto the printer's mounting bracket. In step , move the auxiliary bar to the position with the perforated line, as shown.
  • Page 110 Make sure the auxiliary bar and stopper are installed in the positions, as shown. Slowly raise the duplex reversal unit, and then fold it up to the printer. Remove the adhesive tape holdings the cable, and then connect the ca- ble from the duplex reversal unit to the upper connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 111 Installing Options Install the external tray. Stand the external tray, and then insert it from the left side using both hands. Pushing the right edge of the external tray lightly with your finger ( ), insert it ( ). Lower the external tray toward you.
  • Page 112: Installing The Duplex Feed Unit

    Installing Options Installing the Duplex Feed Unit Slowly open the front cover by pulling on the two areas on the left and right. Holding the duplex feed unit using both hands, place it on the vertical rail, and then slide it slowly in until it stops. The vertical rail is in the position, as shown.
  • Page 113 Installing Options Fasten the duplex feed unit using a short screw and the provided screw- driver. ❒ Be sure to return the provided screwdriver to its original position on the in- side of the front cover. This completes installation of the duplex feed unit. Slowly close the front cover slowly by pressing the two areas on the left and right.
  • Page 114 Installing Options Check for leftover parts. You will not need these.
  • Page 115: Connecting The Printer

    Connecting the Printer Network Connection Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the computer through the network. Prepare the hub and other network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the machine's ethernet port. Alternatively, the optional gigabit ethernet board, which supports 1000BASE-T, is available.
  • Page 116 For details about attaching the gigabit ethernet board, see Gigabit Ethernet Type Connect the other end of the cable to the printer's network, such as to a hub. For details about network environment settings, see Software Guide.
  • Page 117 Connecting the Printer Yellow: lit when 100BASE-TX is being used. Unlit when 10BASE-T is be- ing used. Green: lit when the printer is properly connected to the network. ❖ For gigabit ethernet board Green: lit when 10BASE-T is being used.
  • Page 118: Usb Connection

    ❒ USB connection is possible under Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X v10.3.3 or higher. ❒ Windows 98SE/Me supports USB1.1 speeds. ❒ USB connection with Macintosh is only possible via the printer's USB port. Connect the square-shaped connector of the USB2.0 cable to the USB port.
  • Page 119: Connecting A Digital Camera

    For details about settings for USB connection printing, see Software Guide. Connecting a digital camera This printer supports direct printing, which allows you to print images taken with digital cameras without using a computer. The following describes how to con- nect the printer to a digital camera.
  • Page 120 Connect the square-shaped connector on the opposite end of the USB cable to the digital camera. Attach the hook to the printer so you can roll up and hang the USB cable onto it when the cable is not in use.
  • Page 121: Parallel Connection

    Connecting the Printer Parallel Connection ❒ The parallel interface cable is not provided with the printer. ❒ The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that re- quires an IEEE 1284-compliant 36-pin parallel cable and host computer par- allel port.
  • Page 122: Ieee 1394 Connection

    ❒ Either of the two connectors for the 1394 interface unit can be used. ❒ If you have an interface cable with a ferrite core, connect the ferrite core end to the printer. For details about settings for IEEE 1394(IP over 1394, SCSI print) connec-...
  • Page 123: Configuration

    You can use SmartDeviceMonitor for Admin or a Web browser to make IP ad- dress-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. ❒ Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. ❒ The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values.
  • Page 124: Host Interface

    ❒ Enable TCP/IP to use the Pure IP environment of NetWare 5/5.1, NetWare 6/6.5. If you use TCP/IP, assign the IP address to the printer. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IP Address], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 125 Configuration To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator. Press the {U} or {T} key to enter the left most entry field of the IP ad- dress, and then press the {# Enter} key. IP Address: 192.022.033.044...
  • Page 126: Network Setup

    Select”, the frame type detected by the printer is adopted. If your network can use more than two frame types, the printer may fail to select the correct frame type if “Auto Select” is selected. In this case, select the appropriate frame type.
  • Page 127 Configuration After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the network setup menu. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.
  • Page 128: Ieee 802.11B (Wireless Lan) Configuration

    Configuration IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name Default Value Comm. Mode 802.11 Ad hoc...
  • Page 129 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to display [Host Interface], and then press the {# Enter} key. Menu: Host Interface The interface setting menu appears. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IEEE 802.11b], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 130 Configuration Set [Trans. Speed] in the same way. ❒ The factory default is [Auto]. If you need to change the transmitting speed depending on environment you are using, select the appropriate transmit- ting speed. If [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad hoc] is selected for [Comm. Mode], set SSID to use for transmission.
  • Page 131 Configuration After entering the key, press the {# Enter} key twice. SSID: [32] AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the IEEE 802.11b setting menu. In the case of using a WEP key on a network, activate the WEP setting to be used for communication along with WEP.
  • Page 132 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to select characters, and then press the {# En- ter} key. WEP Key: [ 1] You can now enter the next character. WEP Key: [ 2] Continue entering the key. ❒ When using 64 bit WEP, up to 10 characters can be used for hexadecimal and up to five characters for ASCII.
  • Page 133 Configuration For details about printing the configuration page, see p.46 “Test Printing”.
  • Page 134: Ieee 1394 Configuration

    Configuration IEEE 1394 Configuration Use this procedure to configure the printer for use in an IEEE 1394 environment. The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host Interface] menu. Setting Name...
  • Page 135 After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the IEEE 1394 setting menu. Assign the IP address to the printer. Press the {U} or {T} key to display [IP Address1394], and then press the {# Enter} key.
  • Page 136: Scsi Print

    Configuration The settings are made and after about two seconds, the screen returns to the IEEE 1394 setting menu. Set [Subnet Mask1394] in the same way. Press the {Online} key. The initial screen appears. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. For details about printing the configuration page, see SCSI print Press the {Menu} key.
  • Page 137 Configuration Press the {U} or {T} key to select either [Active] or [Not Active], and then press the {# Enter} key. SCSI print: *Active After the settings are made, about two seconds later, the screen returns to the IEEE 1394 setting menu. Set [Bidi-SCSI print] in the same way.
  • Page 138: Installing The Printer Driver

    Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the CD-ROM provided. Using Quick Install, the PCL printer driver and RPCS printer driver and Smart- DeviceMonitor for Client is installed under network environment, and TCP/IP port will be set.
  • Page 139 ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. If this hap- pens, launch “Setup.exe” on the CD-ROM root directory. ❒ Select a printer to whose IP address is displayed in [Connect To] to install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client when using TCP/IP.
  • Page 140: Install The Operating Instructions

    “Setup.exe” to start the installation. ❒ To uninstall the Operating Instructions Manual, select [Programs] in the [Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [Uninstall]. You can uninstall each Manual Guide separately. ❒ If you are using an incompatible Web browser and the simpler version of the Operating Instructions Manual does not correctly display correctly, open folder “MANUAL\MAN\US_ENG\ (SETUP or MAINTE or SOFT-...

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