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Ricoh Aficio MP W3600 Printer Reference

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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Preparing the Machine
1
Setting Up the Printer Driver
2
Other Print Operations
3
Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files
4
Saving and Printing Using the Document Server
5
The Functions and Settings of the Machine
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Appendix
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Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Printer Reference Preparing the Machine Setting Up the Printer Driver Other Print Operations Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Saving and Printing Using the Document Server The Functions and Settings of the Machine Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information in "About This Machine"...
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 3: Manuals For This Machine

    Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to what you want to do with the machine. Important ❒ Media differ according to manual. ❒ The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents. ❒...
  • Page 4 ❖ Other manuals • PostScript 3 Supplement • UNIX Supplement • Manuals for DeskTopBinder Lite • DeskTopBinder Lite Setup Guide • DeskTopBinder Introduction Guide • Auto Document Link Guide Note ❒ Manuals provided are specific to machine types. ❒ For “UNIX Supplement”, please visit our Web site or consult an authorized dealer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ..................i Notice ........................1 How to Read This Manual ..................2 Symbols ........................2 Display Panel......................3 Initial Display ......................3 Simplified Display.......................4 Job List ........................5 Job List Screen ......................5 Checking Jobs in the Job List ..................6 Changing the Order of Jobs ..................7 Holding Print Jobs ......................8 Deleting Jobs ......................8...
  • Page 6 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties ............53 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties ........53 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties ...........55 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties ....57 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties ..........59 3.
  • Page 7 4. Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Printable Files ....................103 To Print ....................... 104 Using Web Printing Tool ..................104 Using From HDI Driver...................108 Using From the Printing Commands ..............108 Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter..............111 Adjusting the Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter ..........111 General Settings ....................

  • Page 9: Notice

    ❖ Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer/Scanner Controller + Copy Machine Model Number: Printer Option Type W3600 Responsible party: Ricoh Americas Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 10: How To Read This Manual

    How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the “Safety Information” section of About This Ma- chine.

  • Page 11: Display Panel

    Display Panel This section describes configuration using the display panel when the printer function is selected. Initial Display Important ❒ The machine switches to offline when you make settings when the machine is online. After you complete the setting, the machine switches to online au- tomatically.

  • Page 12: Simplified Display

    [Print Jobs] [Spooling Job List] Press to display print jobs sent from a Press to display spooled jobs. computer. Paper Tray Status indicators [Error Log] The paper tray settings appear. Press to display the error logs of print jobs sent from a computer. Note ❒...

  • Page 13: Job List

    Job List Jobs printed using Copier, Document Server, or Printer mode are temporarily stored in the machine, and then executed in order. The Job List function allows you to manage these jobs. For example, you can cancel incorrect job settings, or print an urgent document.

  • Page 14: Checking Jobs In The Job List

    Switches between job lists for each function. Switches between [Current / Waiting Job List] and [Job History]. Displays reserved job numbers. Displays the function used to print jobs. : Job printed with Copier : Job printed with Printer : Job printed with Document Server : Job printed with DeskTopBinder : Job printed with Web Image Monitor Reference...

  • Page 15: Changing The Order Of Jobs

    Changing the Order of Jobs You can change the order of jobs in the job list. Press [Job List]. Select the job whose order you want to change. Press [Change Order]. Change the order using [Top], [Previous], or [Next]. Press [OK].

  • Page 16: Holding Print Jobs

    Holding Print Jobs You can hold jobs that are queued or currently printing. Press [Job List]. Select a job you want to hold. Press [Suspend Printing]. The selected job and jobs that follow are suspended. “ ” is dis- Suspending played at the left of the jobs in the job list that are suspended.

  • Page 17: Checking Job History

    Checking Job History You can view the history and contents of completed printed jobs. Press [Job List]. Press [Job History]. A list of completed print jobs appears. Select a job whose contents you want to check. Press [Details], and then check the contents. Press [Exit].

  • Page 18: Printer Features Menu

    Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and meanings of functions on the Printer Fea- tures screen. Select [Printer Features] after you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details, see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide. ❖ List / Test Print Menu Description Multiple Lists...
  • Page 19 ❖ System Menu Description Print Error Report You can print an error report when a printer or mem- ory error occurs. Auto Continue You can select this to enable Auto Continue. When it is On, printing continues after a system error occurs. Memory Overflow Select this to have a memory overflow error report printed.

  • Page 20: Pdf Menu

    ❖ Host Interface Menu Description I/O Buffer You can set the size of the I/O Buffer. Normally it is not necessary to change this setting. I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the machine should wait before ending a print job. If data from another port usually arrives in the middle of a print job, you should increase this timeout period.

  • Page 21: Setting Paper On The Bypass Tray

    Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the bypass tray. For details about supported paper sizes and types, see “Paper Size and Paper Type”, About This Machine. Important ❒ Paper that has a vertical length of 210 - 914.4 mm (8.27 - 36 inches) and a hor- izontal length of 257 - 2000 mm (10.12 - 78.74 inches) can be copied from the bypass tray.
  • Page 22 Gently push the paper face up into the bypass tray until the beeper sounds. Place the paper centrally, so that the space on either side of its edges is even. Then push it carefully in, so that it makes light contact with the feed rollers. Support the paper with your hands until it feeds in.

  • Page 23: Setting The Paper Size Using The Control Panel

    Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading standard size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).

  • Page 24: Setting Custom Size Paper Using The Control Panel

    Setting Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading custom size paper onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ Paper sizes that can be loaded onto the bypass tray are 257 - 2000 mm (10.12 - 78.74 in.) vertical, and 210 - 914.4 mm (8.27 - 36 in.) horizontal.
  • Page 25 Press [Vertical], enter the vertical size of the paper using the number keys, and then press the {q} key. Press [Horizontal], enter the horizontal size of the paper using the number keys, and then press the {q} key. Press [OK]. The paper sizes entered are displayed.

  • Page 26: Setting Translucent Paper Or Film Using The Control Panel

    Setting Translucent Paper or Film Using the Control Panel Follow the procedure below to set the machine using the control panel when loading translucent paper or film onto the bypass tray. Important ❒ The following procedures are not required if you select [Driver / Command] from [Bypass Tray Setting Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see “Printer Features”, General Settings Guide).
  • Page 27 Press [Translucent Paper]or [Film] on the [Paper Type] area when loading trans- lucent paper or film. Press [OK]. The paper type selected is displayed. Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. The initial screen appears. Note ❒ The settings made will remain valid until they are reset again. After printing on translucent paper or film, make sure to clear settings for the next user.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Machine

    1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the connection method. Network Connection This machine can be used as a Windows printing port or network printer.
  • Page 30 Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows 95 / 98 Connection method Available ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port ❖ Windows Me Connection method Available ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port ❖ Windows 2000 Connection method Available ports Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port...

  • Page 31: Network Printer

    Confirming the Connection Method Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. ZZZ036S Note ❒ In an IPv6 environment, NetWare servers cannot be used. ❒...

  • Page 32: Local Connection

    Preparing the Machine Local Connection Local connections can be established via USB connection. Windows operating system version that can use the USB connection is as follows: • Windows 98 SE / Me • Windows 2000 • Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 Note ❒...

  • Page 33: Installing The Printer Driver

    Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver This section explains how to install the printer driver. There are two ways to in- stall the printer driver: using Quick Install, which installs the settings at once, or installing the appropriate driver according to the port you want to use. Quick Install Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0 users can easily install this software using the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 34 Preparing the Machine Click [Install]. The printer driver installation starts. Click [Finish]. A message about restarting the computer appears. Restart the computer to complete installation. Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD- ROM.

  • Page 35: Installing The Printer Driver For The Selected Port

    Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver for the Selected Port Using the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Important ❒ To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000 / XP Profes- sional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an ac- count that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 36 Preparing the Machine Changing the port settings for SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Follow the procedure below to change the SmartDeviceMonitor for Client set- tings, such as TCP/IP timeout, recovery/parallel printing, and printer groups. For Windows 95 / 98: On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use.
  • Page 37 Installing the Printer Driver Note ❒ For TCP/IP, timeout setting can be configured. ❒ User, proxy, and timeout settings can be configured for IPP. ❒ If no settings on the [Recovery/Parallel Printing] tab are available, follow the procedure below. Click [Cancel] to close the [Port Configuration:] dialog box. Start SmartDeviceMonitor for Client, and then right-click the SmartDe- viceMonitor for Client icon on the tasktray.
  • Page 38 Preparing the Machine Installing the RPCS printer driver (TCP/IP) Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 39 Installing the Printer Driver Select the printer you want to use, and then click [OK]. Only printers that respond to a broadcast from the computer appear. To use a machine not listed here, click [Specify Address], and then enter the IP address or host name of the machine.
  • Page 40 Preparing the Machine Installing the RPCS printer driver (IPP) Important ❒ To install printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Man- age Printers permission. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.
  • Page 41 Installing the Printer Driver Enter a name for identifying the printer in [IPP Port Name]. Use a name dif- ferent from the one of any existing port. If a name is not specified here, the address entered in the [Printer URL] box be- comes the IPP port name.
  • Page 42 Preparing the Machine Using the Standard TCP/IP port This describes how to install the RPCS printer driver using the TCP/IP port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 43 Enter the printer name or IP address in the [Printer Name or IP Address] box. The [Port Name] text box automatically obtains a port name. Change this name if necessary. When the device selection appears, select “RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model”. Click [Next >].
  • Page 44 Preparing the Machine Using the LPR port This describes how to install the RPCS printer driver using the LPR port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 45 Installing the Printer Driver Click [LPR Port], and then click [OK]. If [LPR Port] does not appear, see Windows Help and install it. Enter the printer's IP address in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] box. Enter “lp” in the [Name of printer or print queue on that server] box, and then click [OK].

  • Page 46: Using As A Windows Network Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a Windows Network Printer This describes how to install the RPCS printer driver when using the printer as a Windows network printer. To use the print server, install the printer driver by selecting “Network printer server”, and then select the Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Win- dows NT 4.0 shared printer.
  • Page 47 Using as a Windows Network Printer Click [Next >]. Select the [Printer Name] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printer name can be changed in the [Change settings for 'Printer Name'] box. Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port.

  • Page 48: Using As A Netware Print Server / Remote Printer

    Preparing the Machine Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This describes how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must have an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 49 Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings. The details shown in [Continue:], [Driver:], and [Port:] vary depending on the operating system, printer model, and port. Click [Port:], and then click [Add]. Click [Network Printer], and then click [OK].

  • Page 50: Form Feed

    Preparing the Machine Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed. Form feed is controlled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWare form feed is configured, the printer may not print properly. Follow the procedure below to disable form feed according to the operating sys- tem used: •...

  • Page 51: Installing The Printer Driver Using Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section explains how to install printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the operating system is running on the comput- er and no print jobs are in progress. The printer drivers can be installed from the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine.
  • Page 52 Preparing the Machine Check the location, and then click [Next >]. USB Printing Support is installed. Click [Finish]. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [Printers] window.

  • Page 53: Windows 2000 - Usb

    Installing the Printer Driver Using USB Windows 2000 - USB The following explains how to install the printer driver using USB under Win- dows 2000. Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.

  • Page 54: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Usb

    Preparing the Machine Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - USB The following explains how to install the printer driver using USB under Win- dows Server 2003. Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrators permission. Log on using an account that has Administrators permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.

  • Page 55: Making Option Settings For The Printer

    Making Option Settings for the Printer Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. For details about making option settings for the printer, see p.49 “If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled”.
  • Page 56 Preparing the Machine ❖ When connected with the network • DeskTopBinder Lite must be installed, or the Standard TCP/IP port must be used. • Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, [Enable bidirectional sup- port] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS printer driver.

  • Page 57: If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled

    Making Option Settings for the Printer If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings when bidirectional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- mission is required to change the printer properties in the [Printers] folder. Log on as an Administrators or Power Users group member.

  • Page 58: Installing Font Manager 2000

    Preparing the Machine Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requires administrator permission. To in- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.

  • Page 59: Using Adobe Pagemaker Version 6.0, 6.5, Or 7.0

    Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder.
  • Page 60 Preparing the Machine...

  • Page 61: Setting Up The Printer Driver

    2. Setting Up the Printer Driver RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help. ❖...
  • Page 62 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer settings from an application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the printer properties dialog box from that application. The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 95/98/Me.

  • Page 63: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making printer default settings - the printer properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 64 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer default settings - printing preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears.

  • Page 65: Windows Xp, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making printer default settings - the printer properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
  • Page 66 Setting Up the Printer Driver Making printer default settings - printing preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the printer default settings for each user. Settings made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to all users. On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes]. The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.

  • Page 67: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making printer default settings - the printer properties Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission.
  • Page 68 Setting Up the Printer Driver On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults...]. The [Default] dialog box appears. Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK].

  • Page 69: Other Print Operations

    3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the machine for printing, without having to open a PDF application. Important ❒ The function can be used with genuine Adobe PDF files only. ❒...

  • Page 70: Using Desktopbinder Lite

    Other Print Operations Using DeskTopBinder Lite Installing DeskTopBinder Lite Follow the procedure below to install DeskTopBinder Lite Quit all applications currently running. Insert the “Scanner Driver and Utilities“ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. Auto Run may not work under certain operating system settings. In this case, launch “Setup.exe”...
  • Page 71 Printing a PDF File Directly Function Palette The Function Palette contains buttons for functions that have already been con- figured using DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement. You can use these buttons, to point Windows files, preview printouts, convert images, and register scanners for documents, without having to open DeskTopBinder Lite.
  • Page 72 Other Print Operations Printing PDF Password-Protected Documents Follow the procedure below to print password-protected PDF files. On the [Start] menu, point to [Programs], [DeskTopBinder], and the click [Ex- tended Features Wizard]. The [Extended Features Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Start], and then click [Next >] repeatedly until the [Printing Function2] dialog box appears.
  • Page 73 Printing a PDF File Directly PDF Direct Print Properties ATW012S Setting name: Number of copies Displays the plug-in configuration name Specify the number of copies to print. (up to 63 single byte characters) Collate Change Icon... Use to sort prints. Changes the icon displayed on the tool Range: bar.

  • Page 74: Using Commands

    Other Print Operations Using Commands You can print PDF files directly, using commands such as “ftp” “sftp”and “lpr”. Reference “UNIX Commands”, UNIX Supplement...

  • Page 75: Using The Print Job Function

    Using the Print Job Function Using the Print Job Function This describes how to print files stored in the machine. The following types of printing can be selected using the printer driver: Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. You can print or delete the print jobs saved in the machine which is sent from computers.
  • Page 76 Other Print Operations [Locked Print Job List] Displays only Locked Print files stored in the machine. [Sample Print Job List] Displays only Sample Print files stored in the machine. [Hold Print Job List] Displays only Hold Print files stored in the machine. [Stored Print Job List] Displays only Stored Print files stored in the machine.
  • Page 77 Using the Print Job Function ❖ List Per User ID If you select [List Per User ID] from [Initial Print Job List], the following screen ap- pears: ATW024S User ID Displays the User IDs who sent files to the machine. [Clear] Deselects a selection.
  • Page 78 Other Print Operations Reference p.73 “Sample Print” p.77 “Locked Print” p.81 “Hold Print” p.85 “Stored Print”...

  • Page 79: Selecting The Initial Print Job List

    Using the Print Job Function Selecting the Initial Print Job List Follow the procedure below to set the initial Print Jobs screen, and to show it. Selecting the Initial Print Job List Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. ATW022S Press [Printer Features]. The Printer Features menu appears On the [System] tab, press [Initial Print Job List].
  • Page 80 Other Print Operations Displaying a Print Job List Press the {Printer} key to display the printer screen. ATW025S Press [Print Jobs]. Either the Complete List or List Per User ID screen appears.

  • Page 81: Printing From The Print Job Screen

    Printing from the Print Job Screen Printing from the Print Job Screen Explains Sample Print, Locked Print, Hold Print, and Stored Print. Sample Print Use this function to print only the first set of a multiple-set print job. After you have checked the result, remaining sets can be printed or canceled using the ma- chine's control panel.
  • Page 82 Other Print Operations Printing a Sample Print file The following procedure describes how to print a Sample Print file with the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 83 Printing from the Print Job Screen Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. Enter the new number of sets using the number keys. You can enter up to 999 sets. Press the {Clear/Stop} key to correct any entry mistakes. Press [Yes].
  • Page 84 Other Print Operations Deleting Sample Print files If you are not satisfied with the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it again until the settings are suitable. Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs].

  • Page 85: Locked Print

    Printing from the Print Job Screen Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidential documents on the machine over a shared network. Usually, it is possible to print data using the display panel once it is stored in this machine. When using Locked Print, it is not possible to print unless a password is entered on the machine's display panel.
  • Page 86 Other Print Operations Printing a Locked Print file The following procedure describes how to print a Locked Print file with the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Locked Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 87 Printing from the Print Job Screen Select the file you want to print, and then press [Print]. The password screen appears. Enter the password using the number keys, and then press [OK]. The print confirmation screen appears. A confirmation screen will appear if the password is not entered correctly. Press [Exit] to enter the password again.
  • Page 88 Other Print Operations Deleting Locked Print files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. Press [Locked Print Job List]. A list of Locked Print files stored appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed. Select the file you want to delete, and then press [Delete].

  • Page 89: Hold Print

    Printing from the Print Job Screen Hold Print Use this function to temporarily hold a file in the machine, and print it from the computer or the machine's control panel later. Important ❒ A Hold Print file cannot be stored if: •...
  • Page 90 Other Print Operations Printing a Hold Print file The following procedure describes how to print a Hold Print file with the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Hold Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement included as a PDF file in the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 91 Printing from the Print Job Screen Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. Press [Yes]. The Hold Print file is printed. Press [No] to cancel printing. Note ❒ When printing is completed, the stored file is deleted. ❒...
  • Page 92 Other Print Operations Deleting Hold Print files Press the {Printer} key to display the Printer screen. Press [Print Jobs]. A list of print files stored in the machine appears. Press [Hold Print Job List]. A list of a Hold Print files stored in the machine appears. Depending on the security settings, certain print jobs may not be displayed.

  • Page 93: Stored Print

    Printing from the Print Job Screen Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine's control panel later. Jobs are not deleted after they are printed, so the same job need not be re-sent in order to print multiple copies.
  • Page 94 Other Print Operations Printing a Stored Print file The following procedure describes how to print a Stored Print file with the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printer driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement included as a PDF file on the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 95 Printing from the Print Job Screen Press [Stored Print Job List]. A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine appears. Select the file you want to print, and press [Print]. The confirmation screen appears. If you set a password in the printer driver, a password confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 96 Other Print Operations Note ❒ If you select multiple files, the confirmation screen displays the total num- ber of files to be printed. ❒ If you select multiple documents, set numbers are determined based on the smallest set number specified for a selected document. ❒...

  • Page 97: Printing From The Jobs Per User Id Screen

    Printing from the Jobs Per User ID Screen Printing from the Jobs Per User ID Screen This describes how to print the files saved in the machine from the User ID screen. Printing the Selected Print Job Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears.
  • Page 98 Other Print Operations Press [List Per User ID]. The print job list of the selected user ID appears. Select the desired print jobs. To cancel a selection, press the highlighted print job again. To clear all selec- tions, press [Clear All]. Press [Print].

  • Page 99: Printing All Print Jobs

    Printing from the Jobs Per User ID Screen Printing All Print Jobs Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. On the Printer screen, press [Print Jobs]. A list of user IDs whose files are stored in the machine appears. Press the user ID whose file you want to print.
  • Page 100 Other Print Operations Select the desired print job type, and then press [OK]. The confirmation screen appears. The confirmation screen does not appear if the selected ID has only one type of print job. Press [Yes]. The selected files are printed. Note ❒...

  • Page 101: Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the display panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel Press the {Printer} key. The Printer screen appears. Press [Job Reset]. Press [Reset the Job] or [Reset All Jobs].

  • Page 102: Windows - Canceling A Print Job From The Computer

    Other Print Operations Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the Computer You can cancel a print job from the computer if transferring print jobs is not com- pleted. Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, showing all print jobs currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 103: Checking The Error Log

    Checking the Error Log Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors already stored, the oldest error is deleted.
  • Page 104 Other Print Operations Note ❒ Press [Exit] after checking the log. ❒ Press [Back to List] to return to the error log list. ❒ To print files that appear in the error log, resend them after stored files have been printed or deleted. ❒...

  • Page 105: Spool Printing

    Spool Printing Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a computer to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ During Spool Printing, the hard disk is accessed and the Data In indicator blinks.

  • Page 106: Printing With The Folding Finisher

    Other Print Operations Printing with the Folding Finisher You can fold printed paper by installing the optional folding finisher. Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the optional folding finisher. Important ❒ Make option settings for the machine using the printer driver when bidirec- tional communication is disabled.

  • Page 107: Fold Types

    Printing with the Folding Finisher Fold Types This section explains fold types to take when using the folding finisher. You can select [Fan Fold] and [Do not fold] on. Types of fold are as follows: ❖ Fan Fold Alternating folds are applied horizontally relative to the paper direction. The following fold widths can be selected: 140, 170, 210, and 297 mm (8 , 9, 11, and 12 inches).

  • Page 108: Folding Finisher Cautions

    Other Print Operations Folding Finisher Cautions This section explains about the fold precautions. ❖ Folding type and orientation Fold Type Paper Size Fan Fold A0K, B1K, A1KL, B2KL, A2KL, B3KL, A3K, B4K Custom Size: approximately 210 - 914.4 mm (8.27 - 36 inches) in width, and 279.4 - 15,000 mm (11 - 590.55 inches) in length.

  • Page 109: Collate

    Collate Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is known as “Collate”. Collate stores data transmitted from a computer to the printer memory or hard disk drive. The fol- lowing are the two types of Collate: Important ❒...

  • Page 110: Rotating Collate

    Other Print Operations Rotating Collate Every other print set is rotated by 90 degrees. AEU017S Important ❒ The Rotating Collate function requires two paper trays containing same size paper but in different orientations. ❒ If the output tray has shift function, Shift Collate will be applied even if Ro- tating Collate is selected.

  • Page 111: Printing Gl/2 And Tiff Files

    4. Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Printable Files This machine can print GL/2 and TIFF/CALS files. ❖ GL/2 Complies with the Pen Plotter command set HP-GL (Hewlett Packard's Graphics Language), the Raster Plotter command set HP-GL/2 (Hewlett Packard's Graphics Language Standard), and HP-RTL (HP's Raster Transfer Language) developed by HP (Hewlett Packard).

  • Page 112: To Print

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files To Print The print settings made by other supplier's GL/2 and HDI drivers cannot be in- herited. When printing from GL/2 & TIFF Filter, “Auto Paper Select” becomes disabled, and a paper size different to that specified in the data might be requested. If you print a black and white (monochrome) image at a resolution that the ma- chine does not support, the print image might contain streaks or moiré...
  • Page 113 To Print • About the certificate • If you start Web Printing Tool, a dialog box about issuing the certificate ap- pears. Click [Run]. • Select the [Always trust content from this publisher.] check box. No warning will be shown after starting Web Printing Tool. •...
  • Page 114 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Displaying top page This section explains the how to display Web Printing Tool. Start your Web browser. Enter “http://(machine's address)/webprint/” in the address bar of a Web browser. Top Page of Web Printing Tool appears. If the machine's host name has been registered on the DNS or WINS server, you can enter it.
  • Page 115 To Print Note ❒ To open the [GL/2 & TIFF Initial Configuration] or [System Log] page, you must enter the administrator password. ❒ For details, see Web Printing Tool's Help. Reference p.107 “How to use help” Basic operations of Web Printing Tool In the menu area to the left, click the menu item corresponding to the func- tion you want to know about.

  • Page 116: Using From Hdi Driver

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Using From HDI Driver Reference p.117 “Using the HDI Driver for AutoCAD” Using From the Printing Commands The following explains printing operations using the “lpr”, “rcp”, and “ftp” commands. Note ❒ Match the data format of the file to be printed with the emulation mode of the printer.
  • Page 117 To Print First, register the printer's host name in the hosts file. c:> rcp [-b] \pass name\file name [pass name\file name...] printer's host name: When using a printer with the host name “host” to print a file named “file 1” or “file 2”...
  • Page 118 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Specify files to be printed. The following shows the examples of printing a file named “file 1” in the “C:PRINT” directory and printing file 1 and file 2. ftp> put C:\PRINT\file1 ftp> mput C:\PRINT\file1 C:\PRINT\file2 Quit ftp.

  • Page 119: Print Settings For Gl/2 & Tiff Filter

    Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter This section explains the GL/2 & TIFF Filter settings that you can set using the control panel. GL/2 & TIFF Filter settings are applied to GL/2 and TIFF files printed from Web Printing Tool and the printing commands.
  • Page 120 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Press the setting you want to make. • General Settings Can be applied regardless of data format. • GL/2 Print Settings Can be applied to GL/GL2 data only. • TIFF/CALS Print Settings Can be applied to TIFF/CALS data only. Configure the settings.

  • Page 121: General Settings

    Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter General Settings Specify basic print settings. ❖ Paper Tray Setting Select which input tray to use for printing. If you select “Auto Paper Select” the machine automatically selects an input tray based on the paper size and type specified by the job.
  • Page 122 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files ❖ Margin Adjustment Specify the inside margin around the originals (0 to 100 mm in 1 mm incre- ments). ❖ Extraction Specify whether to uncompress and extract compressed job data before print- ing it. Selecting this option reduces print errors due to corrupted archives, but slows the print process slightly.

  • Page 123: Gl/2 Print Settings

    Print Settings for GL/2 & TIFF Filter GL/2 Print Settings Specify print settings of HP-GL and HP-GL/2 data. ❖ Hard Clip Enables and disables output hard clip limits given by PS commands. If “Off” is selected, the actual drawing area will be the printed area. ❖...

  • Page 124: Tiff/Cals Print Settings

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files ❖ Brightness Adjust brightness for RGB-color and grayscale image data. Higher bright- ness value lightens the entire image while lower brightness value darkens the image. ❖ Pen Width Select whether to use file defaults settings, or to specify width for each pen. ❖...

  • Page 125: Using The Hdi Driver For Autocad

    Using the HDI Driver for AutoCAD Using the HDI Driver for AutoCAD You cannot use the HDI driver to select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of paper on the bypass tray. If you use the HDI driver to print onto standard size paper, alert messages will not appear, even if the paper orientation set in the print data does not match the orientation of the paper in the tray.
  • Page 126 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files CD-ROM Folders The CD-ROM contains following folders and files: DRIVERS AC2000 AC2000i AC2002 AC2004 AC2007 Contains HDI drivers for AutoCAD applications and the Readme files.

  • Page 127: Installing The Hdi Driver

    Using the HDI Driver for AutoCAD Installing the HDI Driver The following explains how to install the HDI driver under Windows 2000. All the procedures are the same for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0. Important ❒...
  • Page 128 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Select the driver you want to install, and then click [Open]. In “Manufacturers”, select the manufacturer. Then, in “Models”, select the printer driver. Then click [Next >]. Click [Next >]. Select [Port], then select the port you want to use, and then click [Next >]. Confirm the plotter name you want to use is selected, and then click [Next >].

  • Page 129: Displaying And Printing Help

    Using the HDI Driver for AutoCAD Displaying and Printing Help Displaying Help This section explains installation using AutoCAD 2007. On the [File] menu, click [Plot...]. The [Plot...] dialog box appears. Check the HDI driver you want to use appears in the [Name:] list in the “Printer/plotter”...

  • Page 130: Printable Gl/2 Files

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Printable GL/2 Files HP-GL Specifications The GL/2 and TIFF filter modules that are included in GL/2 and TIFF filter products emulate the HP-GL commands of HP7550A. However, the command syntax differs (as shown below) according to the settings of the GL/2 and TIFF modules.
  • Page 131 Printable GL/2 Files Commands for plotting basic characters The HP-GL/2 filter does not support the following basic character plotting com- mands and will ignore them if they are included: Command Description Uses the user unit to specify the character plotting direction. Uses the user unit to specify the character size.
  • Page 132 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Plotter control commands The HP-GL/2 filter does not support the following commands for plotter control according to the HP plotter and will ignore them if they are included: Command Description Specifies the automatic pen function. Specifies the pen pressure.
  • Page 133 Printable GL/2 Files Digitization commands The HP-GL/2 filter does not support the following digitization related com- mands and will ignore them if they are included: Command Description Sets the plotter to digitize mode. Enables the last co-ordinates of digitized positions and the pen state preceding this command to be output.
  • Page 134 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Line attribute commands The HP-GL/2 filter does not support the following attributes for the line attribute setting commands and will ignore them if they are included: Attribute Specification End of the line Makes the ends of lines rounded. Triangle (Value: 3) Line joint (Type: 2) Makes joints circular.

  • Page 135: Hp-Gl/2 Specifications

    Printable GL/2 Files HP-GL/2 Specifications The GL/2 and TIFF filter modules that are included in GL/2 and TIFF filter products emulate the HP-GL commands of the HP DesignJet 600 but differ ac- cording to the settings of the GL/2 and TIFF modules. The following commands are also different: Character group commands This section explains limitations to commands that belong to the character group...
  • Page 136 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Parameters that can be used with SD and AD commands The standard and substitute character sets (SD and AD commands respectively) define each character set's attributes, such as font, font spacing, pitch height, and character width. The table below shows which of the attributes shown in the HP- GL/2 manual can be used with HP-GL/2.
  • Page 137 Printable GL/2 Files ❖ Font The font attribute selects the font that determines the rendering style. The ta- ble below shows the character sets that the HP-GL/2 filter can use. If an un- usable font is specified, the default font is applied. Font Selection condition Note...
  • Page 138 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Font Selection condition Note NewCenturySchlBk-Bold- The font is 23 , the tilt is 1, Italic and the line width is 3, 7 AvantGarde-Book The font is 31 AvantGarde-Book-Oblique The font is 31 and the tilt is 1 Zapfchancery-midium-italic The font is 43 Bookman-Light...

  • Page 139: Hp-Rtl Specifications

    Printable GL/2 Files HP-RTL Specifications This section explains limitations to commands that are explained in the HP- GL/2 and HP-RTL reference manuals. Logical Operation (ESC*|#o) The table below shows the specifications of the parameters used by the HP- GL/2 filter's Logical Operation command. Parameter Specification 252 (Default)

  • Page 140: Printable Tiff Files

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Printable TIFF Files TIFF Data Specifications TIFF files that can be processed This section explains the TIFF filter's file processing limitations. The TIFF filter can process only TIFF files that are compliant with “TIFF Revision 6.0” (Adobe Developers Association, June 1992).
  • Page 141 Printable TIFF Files TIFF tags The table below shows the types and values of tags that can be included in the TIFF directory. If included, other tags or unacceptable values are normally ig- nored, but might occasionally cause processing to stop. Tag name (number) Value ImageWidth (256)
  • Page 142 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Bitmap images For reference, the top position of the strip data must be contained in the value of the StripeOffsets (273) tag. The data size (byte) after it is coded must also be spec- ified by the value of StripeByteCounts (279) tag. The byte at the end of the last page's strip data must be the same as the byte at the end of the TIFF data.
  • Page 143 Printable TIFF Files Compression method Limitations Notes MH (Modified Huffman) This compression method is method the same as the one-dimen- sional coding method of the CCITT Group 3 Fax. This compression method is used for two color mono- chrome images only. The value of the Compression (259) must be set to 3 and the T4Options (292) tag must be...

  • Page 144: Printable Cals Files

    Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files Printable CALS Files CALS Data Specifications CALS files that can be processed The TIFF filter can process only CALS files that are “CALS Raster (Type1)” com- patible and compliant with the following file format and raster drawing method: “MIL-STD-1840A”...
  • Page 145 Printable CALS Files Header Block Conditions • The header must be 2048 bytes (fixed length). • Header records must be 128 bytes (fixed length). • Header records must start with a record ID. • Specified values for header record IDs must be entered in the separator's two character spaces: Colon (0x3a) and Space (0x20).
  • Page 146 Printing GL/2 and TIFF Files...

  • Page 147: Saving And Printing Using The Document Server

    5. Saving and Printing Using the Document Server Accessing the Document Server The Document Server enables you to store documents on the machine's hard disk, allowing you to edit and print them as necessary. Important ❒ Applications with their own drivers, such as PageMaker, do not support this function.
  • Page 148 Saving and Printing Using the Document Server...

  • Page 149: The Functions And Settings Of The Machine

    6. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and explain all necessary functions and settings. This chapter describes the functions and settings used for configuring the model you are using. For details about functions and setting items, see Network Guide, PostScript 3 Supplement and UNIX Supplement.
  • Page 150 The Functions and Settings of the Machine...

  • Page 151: Appendix

    7. Appendix Specifications This section contains the machine's electrical and hardware specifications, in- cluding information about its options. Component Specifications 300 × 300, 600 × 600 dpi Resolution Printing speed Type 1: 4 ppm Type 2: 6 ppm (A1L, plain paper) Printing speeds depend on the machine.

  • Page 152: Index

    INDEX Banner Page General Settings Bitmap Images GL/2 Files Bypass Tray GL/2 Print Settings GL/2 & TIFF Filter CAD application Hard Disk CALS Files HDI Driver Canceling a Print Job Help Changing the Order of Jobs Holding Print Jobs Character Group Commands Hold Print Checking Job History Host Interface...
  • Page 153 Maintenance Quick Install Making Option Settings Manuals for This Machine Memory Remote Printer Resolution NetWare Rotating Collate Network Cable RPCS Printer Driver Network Connection Network Printer Network Protocol Sample Print Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray Simplified Display Operating System SmartDeviceMonitor for Client SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Port Specifications...
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  • Page 155 Trademarks ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript , Acrobat , PageMaker and Adobe Type Manager are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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