Acnodes AP4510 User Manual

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan
Phone: [phone]

Overseas Affiliates

U.S.A.

RICOH CORPORATION
5 Dedrick Place
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Phone: [phone]

The Netherlands

RICOH EUROPE B.V.
Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen
Phone: [phone]

United Kingdom

RICOH UK LTD.
Ricoh House,
1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham,
Middlesex, TW13 7HG
Phone: [phone]

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
Mergenthalerallee 38-40,
65760 Eschborn
Phone: [phone]

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A.
383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle
BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex
Phone: [phone]

Spain

RICOH ESPAÑA S.A.
Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14,
08005 Barcelona
Phone: [phone]

Italy

RICOH ITALIA SpA
Via della Metallurgia 12,
37139 Verona
Phone: [phone]

Hong Kong

RICOH HONG KONG LTD.
21/F., Tai Yau Building,
181, Johnston Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]

Singapore

RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD.
260 Orchard Road,
#15-01/02 The Heeren,
Singapore 238855
Phone: [phone]

Setup Guide

Setup Guide

Model number: RICOH Aficio AP4510
Printed in The Netherlands
EE GB G065-8620

For safety, please read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it
handy for future reference.

Introduction

This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get
maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.

Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Power Source

Aficio AP4510: 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 8 A or more
Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as shown above.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the metric version.

Operator Safety:

This printer is considered a class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The printer contains 5-milli­wat, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diodes. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact
with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms
have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

The following label is attached on the back of the printer.

Laser Safety:

The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment.
The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is
not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser sub­systems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required.

Declaration of Conformity
“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage

Directive 73/23/EEC.”

Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:

aaaa means POWER ON.
bbbb means POWER OFF.

Important

Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li­able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper­ating the machine.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This
printer contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye
damage.

For good image quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.

Ricoh shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other
than genuine Ricoh parts with your Ricoh office products.

Copyright © 2001 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Novell, Netware, NDS are registered trademarks or Novell, Inc.

PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.

PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType and LaserWriter are registered trade­marks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.

IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 1999-2000 Oak Technolo­gy, Inc., All rights reserved.

Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might
be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in
those marks.

®

• The product name of Windows

• The product name of Windows

• The product name of Windows
Edition (Windows Me).

• The product names of Windows
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft

• The product names of Windows NT
Microsoft
Microsoft

®

Windows® 2000 Advanced Server

®

Windows® 2000 Server

®

Windows® 2000 Professional

®

Windows NT® Server 4.0

®

Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

95 is Microsoft® Windows® 95.

®

98 is Microsoft® Windows® 98.

®

Me is Microsoft® Windows® Millennium

®

2000 are as follows:

®

4.0 are as follows:

Notes:

Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.

Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please con­tact your local dealer.

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Safety Information

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When using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol­lowed.

Safety During Operation

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are
not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
property.

R WARNING:

•

Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an ex­tension cord.

• Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the
power cable or plug becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.

• To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not
remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manu­al.

• Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug,
not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:

•

You spill something into the equipment.

• You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.

• Your equipment's cover has been damaged.

• Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite

when exposed to an open flame.

• Disposal should take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate
collection sites.

•

Dispose of the used toner bottle in accordance with the local regula­tion.

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R CAUTION:

• Do not eat or swallow toner.

• Keep toner (used or unused) and toner bottle out of the reach of children.

• Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,

and so on.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment.
While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will
not be damaged under the equipment.

• When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the
plug (not the cable).

• Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside
the equipment.

• For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended
supply waste at household waste collection points. Disposal can take place
at an authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.

• The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a
label indicating "v" (means hot surface). Touching "v" (means hot surface)
could result in a burn.

• Our products are engineered to meet high standards of quality and function­ality, and we recommend that you only use the expendable supplies availa­ble at an authorized dealer.

• Do not put an object on the front cover when it is open.

• When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it be-

comes very hot.

• To prevent an injury, this printer should be lifted by at least two people.

• When moving the machine, each person should hold the handles that are

located on opposite sides, and then lift it slowly. Lifting it carelessly or drop­ping it may cause an injury.

• Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged
for at least an hour. Components inside the machine become very hot, and
can cause a burn if touched.

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ENERGY STAR Program

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined
that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR
Guidelines for energy efficiency.

The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for
developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is­sues, such as global warming.

When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall
place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.

This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equip­ment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.

• Energy Saver mode

This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 seconds after the
last operation has been completed. To exit Energy Saver mode, press any key
on the control panel. To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see
“System Menu” in the Printer Reference on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating
Instructions”.

❖❖❖❖ Specifications

Energy Saver mode Power Consumption 9 W or less for Europe and

Default Time 60 seconds

Asia/Pacific

8 W or less for North America

----Recycled Paper

In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled
paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative
for recommended paper.

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Manuals for This Printer

Manuals for This Printer

The following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance of
this machine.

To enhance safe and efficient operation of this printer, all users should read and
follow the instructions carefully.

❖❖❖❖ Quick Installation Guide

Describes how to install the printer.

❖❖❖❖ Setup Guide (this manual)

Provides information about setting up the printer and its options. This man­ual is provided as a printed manual, and also as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".

❖❖❖❖ Printer Reference

Provides information about using the printer and its options. This manual is
provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”.

❖❖❖❖ Network Printing Guide

Provides information about setting up and using the printer in a network en­vironment. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled
“Operating Instructions”.

❖❖❖❖ PostScript 3 Operating Instructions Supplement

Describes the menus and features for the PostScript 3 printer driver. This
manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instruc­tions”.

Note

❒ There are three CD-ROMs that come with this printer. "Operating Instruc-

tions", "Printer Drivers and Utilities", and "Document Management Utility".

❒ Concerning UNIX information, please visit our web site or consult your au-

thorized reseller.

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How to Read This Manual

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Symbols

In this manual, the following symbols are used:

WARNING:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

* The statements above are notes for your safety.

Important

If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be
damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.

Preparation

This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before op­erating.

Note

This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop­eration.

Limitation

This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together,
or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.

Reference

This symbol indicates a reference.

[]

Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.

Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display.

{}

Keys built into the machine's control panel.

Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.Getting Started

Features of This Printer ............................................................................. 1

Printer Drivers for This Printer .................................................................. 3

Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM...................................... 5

Guide to This Printer .................................................................................. 6

Mainframe ...................................................................................................... 6

Control Panel ................................................................................................. 9

2.Installing Options

Available Options ..................................................................................... 11

How to Use the Screwdriver......................................................................... 13

Installing Options ..................................................................................... 14

Installing Memory Unit TypeC...................................................................... 14

Installing Paper Bank PS430 ....................................................................... 15

Installing Printer Hard Disk Type4510.......................................................... 18

Installing 1394 Interface Unit Type 4510...................................................... 22

3.Configuring the Printer for the Network

Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Control Panel ......... 31

IEEE 1394 Configuration.......................................................................... 34

4.Installing the Printer Driver and Software

Installation Method................................................................................... 37

Quick Install .............................................................................................. 38

Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ..................................................... 40

Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver........................................................... 40

Installing the RPCS Printer Driver .......................................................... 42

Installing the RPCS Printer Driver................................................................ 42

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver .................................................. 44

Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver........................ 44

Windows 2000 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................... 45

Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................ 47

Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5................................................ 49

Installing the SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin .................................. 50

Installing the Agfa Monotype Font Manager 2000................................. 51

Macintosh.................................................................................................. 52

Macintosh - Installing the PostScript 3 Printer Driver................................... 52

Setting Up the PPD File ............................................................................... 52

Setting Up Options ....................................................................................... 53

INDEX......................................................................................................... 54

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1. Getting Started

Features of This Printer

This printer is designed especially for office work groups. It can be used for net­work environments and allows you to handle documents efficiently.

❖❖❖❖ High Performance

The new 45 print per minute (ppm) engine with RM7000A 250 MHz proces­sor and built-in 10 GB Printer Hard Disk (HDD) reduces waiting time for out­put.

❖❖❖❖ Versatile Paper Handling Options

This printer offers a variety of paper handling options.
The large input capacity, up to 3,550 sheets from six input sources, reduces
the inconvenience of reloading paper.
The output devices free users from manually collating, stapling or punching
documents.

❖❖❖❖ High Productivity

A high-speed engine combined with advanced paper handling features in­creases the productivity of users who need to print several sets of multiple
page documents.
With the sample printing function, users can confirm that the output is correct
before several sets of documents are printed out.

❖❖❖❖ Network Connectivity

This printer is network capable with a built-in 100BASE-TX card.
It is easy to connect this printer to your network with utility.

❖❖❖❖ Crisp Print Image Quality

This printer supports PCL 6 as well as Adobe PostScript 3.
With a real 600dpi-resolution engine (plus smoothing technology), crisp im­ages can be printed. The resolution is 1200 dpi equivalent when the edge
smoothing function is used.

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Getting Started

❖❖❖❖ Major Specifications

Continuous Printing Speed 45 ppm (A4/letterK, simplex and duplex)

Engine Resolution 300 dpi, 600 dpi

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Printer Languages PCL 5e, PCL 6, RPCS

Adobe PostScript 3

Paper Input Capacity 500 sheets × 2 trays + 50 sheets Bypass Tray

Max. 3,550 sheets with options

Paper Output Capacity 500 sheets

Max. 4,900 sheets with options

Memory 64 MB

Expandable to 320 MB

HDD 10 GB or more

Interface 100BASE-TX × 1

IEEE1284 × 1

Options PS430 (Paper Bank, 500–sheet × 2 trays)

Large Capacity Tray RT36 (1500–sheet Large Ca­pacity Tray)

Finisher SR720 (1000–sheet finisher)

Finisher SR730 (3000–sheet finisher)

Mailbox CS360 (9-bin mailbox)

Printer Hard Disk Type 4510 (10 GB or more)

1394 Interface Unit Type 4510

Memory Unit Type C 64MB, Memory Unit Type
C 128MB, Memory Unit Type C 256MB

Barcode Font DIMM Type A

Punch Kit Type450

Bridge Unit Type460

Bridge Unit Type1045

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Printer Drivers for This Printer

Printer Drivers for This Printer

Printing requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. The
following drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer.

Printer Language PCL 6 PCL 5e RPCS PostScript3

Operating system

Windows 95

Windows 98

Windows Me

Windows 2000

Windows NT 4.0

Mac OS

*1

Microsoft Windows 95 operating system

*2

Microsoft Windows 98 operating system

*3

Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

*4

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

*5

Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system version 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation operating system version 4.0 in a computer using x86 processors.

*6

Versions 8.6 to 9.1 of the Mac OS can be used. With OS X, the printer operates in Clas­sic Mode.

*7

Requires Service Pack 4 or later.

*8

The Adobe PostScript printer drivers and PostScript Printer Description (PPD) files

*1

*2

*3

*4

*5

*6

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are included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.

*7 *8

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*8

*8

*8

*8

*8

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❖❖❖❖ PCL printer drivers

Printer drivers allow the computer to communicate with the printer via a
printer language. Two kinds of PCL printer drivers, PCL 6 and PCL 5e, are
provided with this printer. We recommend PCL 6 as your first choice.

Note

❒ Some of your applications might require the installation of the PCL 5e

printer driver. In this case, you can install PCL 5e in addition to PCL 6.

⇒ p.40 “Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver”

❖❖❖❖ RPCS printer driver

This printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer via
a printer language.
⇒ p.42 “Installing the RPCS Printer Driver”

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Getting Started

❖❖❖❖ Adobe PostScript Printer Drivers and PPD files

The Adobe Postscript printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the
CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Adobe PostScript printer driver allows
the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The

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PPD files allow the printer driver to enable the printer specific functions.

⇒ p.44 “Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”
⇒ p.45 “Windows 2000 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”
⇒ p.47 “Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”
⇒ p.52 “Macintosh”

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Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM

Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM

There are three CD-ROMs that come with this printer. “Operating Instructions”,
“Printer Drivers and Utilities” and "Document Management Utility". The fol-

lowing items are included on the CD-ROMs.

❖❖❖❖ Agfa Font Manager

Helps you to install new screen fonts, or organize and manage fonts already
installed on the system. This manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD­ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.

❖❖❖❖ SmartNetMonitor for Admin

A utility for the system administrator to manage printers on the network. This
manual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers
and Utilities”.

Reference

See SmartNetMonitor for Admin online Help for more information about
using SmartNetMonitor for Admin.

❖❖❖❖ SmartNetMonitor for Client

A utility for users to manage their own print status on the network. This man­ual is provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and
Utilities”.

Reference

See SmartNetMonitor for Client online Help for more information about
using SmartNetMonitor for Client.

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❖❖❖❖ Acrobat Reader

A utility that allows you to read PDF. This manual is provided as a PDF file
on the CD-ROM labeled “Operating Instructions”.

Note

❒ Documentation about using the printer is included on the CD-ROM in PDF

format. See Acrobat Reader online Help for more information about using
Acrobat Reader.

Important

❒ If you upgrade to Windows 2000 from Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT

4.0, the software and utilities must be uninstalled prior to installing Windows

2000. Then reinstall them in a Windows 2000 environment.

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Getting Started

Guide to This Printer

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Mainframe

Exterior: Front View

1.

Printer Board

Remove this board when installing some
options.

2.

Parallel Interface Connector

Plug the parallel cable, which connects
the printer to your computer, into this
socket.

3.

Ethernet Cable Connector

Plug the Ethernet cable, which connects
the printer to the network, into this sock­et.

4.

HDD (Option) Slot

Set the optional Printer Hard Disk.
⇒ p.18 “Installing Printer Hard Disk

Type4510”

5.

Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the printer power
on and off.

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6.

Output Tray

Printed output is stacked here with the
print side face down.

7.

Control Panel

Contains keys for printing operation and
a panel display that shows the printer
status.

⇒ p.9 “Control Panel”

8.

Front Cover

Open this cover if you replace some parts
or if a paper misfeed occurs.

9.

Paper Tray

Holds up to 500 sheets of plain paper per
tray and 1000 sheets in total. (80 g/m
lb. bond)

10.

Paper Bank PS430 (Option)

Holds up to 500 sheets of plain paper per
tray and 1000 sheets in total. (80 g/m2, 20
lb. bond)

⇒ p.15 “Installing Paper Bank PS430”

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Exterior: Rear View

Guide to This Printer

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1.

Duplex Unit

Allows you to print onto both sides of the
paper.

2.

Duplex Unit Right Cover

Open this cover when accessing the in­side of the printer.

3.

Bypass Tray

Holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper. (80

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, 20 lb. bond)

g/m

4.

Upper Vertical Paper Feed Cover

Open this cover when accessing the in­side of the printer.

If you install the optional Large Capacity
Tray RT36, remove this cover.

5.

Lower Vertical Paper Feed Cover

Open this cover when accessing the in­side of the printer.

6.

Power Cord

Plug this cord into a wall outlet.

7.

Ventilator

Helps to keep components inside the
printer from overheating.

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Getting Started

Interior

1

1.

Fusing Unit

When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap­pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.

2.

Transfer Unit

When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap­pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.

3.

Toner Lock Handle

Turn up the lever when replacing the
toner.

4.

Toner Holder

Slide this out when replacing the toner.

5.

Development Unit

When “Replace Maintenance Kit” ap­pears on the panel display, replace this
unit.

6.

Right Cover

Open this cover when accessing the in­side of the printer.

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Control Panel

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Guide to This Printer

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5

8

3

2

1.

Panel Display

Shows the current status of the printer
and error messages.

See “Error & Status Messages on the Control
Panel” in the Printer Reference on the
CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instruc­tions".

2.

Power Indicator

Is on when the printer power is on.
Is off when the power is off or when the

printer is in Energy Saver mode.

3.

Error Indicator

Blinks or lights up whenever any printer
error occurs. A message describing the
cause of the error also appears on the
panel display.

See “Error & Status Messages on the Control
Panel” in the Printer Reference on the
CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instruc­tions".

4.

Data In Indicator

Blinks while the printer is receiving data
from a computer.

Is on if there is data to be printed.

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6

7

5. {

{On Line}}}} Key

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Press this key to switch the printer be­tween online and offline.

6. {

{Job Reset}}}} Key

{{

When the printer is online, press this key
to cancel any ongoing print job.

See “Canceling a Print job” in the Printer
Reference on the CD-ROM labeled "Op­erating Instructions".

7. {

{Form Feed}}}} Key

{{

If the printer is offline, press this key to
print all the data left in the printer's input
buffer.

Note

❒ This does not work if the printer is on-

line.

8.

{{{{Menu}}}} Key

Press this key to make and check the cur­rent printer settings.

See “Making Printer Settings with the Con-
trol Panel” in the Printer Reference on the
CD-ROM labeled "Operating Instruc­tions".

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10

11

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Getting Started

9.

{{{{Escape}}}} Key

Press this key to return to the previous
condition on the panel display.

10.

{{{{Enter #}}}} Key

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Press this key to execute menu items se­lected on the panel display.

Press this key to clear some errors.
See “Troubleshooting” in the Printer Refer-

ence on the CD-ROM labeled "Operating
Instructions".

11.

{{{{UUUU}}}} {{{{TTTT}}}} Keys

Use these keys to increase or decrease
values on the panel display when making
settings.

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