
Thank you for choosing a Ricoh HotSpot Printer providing you with a unique combination of
hardware and embedded software. HotSpot Printers harness the Internet to deliver a secure,
integrated solution for printing from any computer (on any platform [PC, Mac or Linux]), mobile
phone or wireless handheld devices. With no need for driver downloads or software installation.
We have made it simple and aordable for you to provide printing services for anyone you choose
to make aware of your PrintSpot.
This Quick Setup Guide is intended to ensure you will have your Ricoh HotSpot Printer up and
running in 3 easy steps.
Step 1: Unpack and connect your Ricoh HotSpot Printer
Step 2: Test your Ricoh HotSpot Printer
Step 3: Register your Ricoh HotSpot Printer
Step 4 (optional): Personalise your PrintSpot Portal
Important Technical Requirements
HotSpot Printer does not have the ability to navigate any type of internet authentication
requirements, no matter how simple they may be. Clear, unfettered access to the internet is required
using HTTP and HTTPS on ports 80 and 443 for both inbound and outbound communication.
Please communicate these requirements to your IT Department or Internet Service Provider (ISP) so
that they can arrange the appropriate connections for your Ricoh HotSpot Printer.
If you require further assistance during the initial setup of your Ricoh HotSpot printer or any other
of its normal operations please contact your local Ricoh supplier, whose telephone number will
normally be displayed on the printer unit.
HotSpot Printer Quick Setup Guide

HotSpot Printer Quick Setup Guide
Step 1: Unpack and connect your Ricoh HotSpot Printer
1a) Please review the Printer Quick Setup Guide for basic instructions for unpacking and setting up
your printer.
1b) Insert the Keypad USB plug into the appropriate connector on the rear side of the printer.
1c) Position the Keypad
Keypad placement – Colour Model Acio SP C420DN
Keypad placement – Black and White Model Acio SP4210N
The left side of the keypad should be aligned with the printer’s left
side edge. The bottom of the keypad should be positioned on the
control panel as shown making sure that the back of the keypad does
not interfere with the opening of the Top Exit Tray. Use the Velcro tape
to permanently x the keypad to the printer unit.
The left side of the keypad should be aligned with the printer’s left
side edge. The bottom of the keypad should be 2cms above the
printers LCD screen. Use the Velcro tape to permanently x the
keypad to the printer unit.
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Keypad Connector

1d) After the printer is connected to your Local Area Network (LAN) and powered on, print a
conguration page by pressing Menu button, scrolling the down arrow until List/Test Print
appears, selecting by pressing Enter, then scroll down until Cong.Page appears and press
Enter. Look for the IPv4 Address on the printed Conguration Page. It may appear on the rst
or second page depending on your printer model (see circled areas).
1e) Locate the Unit Number or Printer ID, which appears at the top of the page. This is the printer’s
Serial Number, which you will need to have available for the next step, Step 3.
Step 2: Test your Ricoh HotSpot Printer
2a) Submit print jobs to PrintSpot using either the URL and/or email address that is clearly
displayed on the printer unit.
2b) After receiving conrmation (in a web browser window if submitting via internet or an email
notication when submitting via email), follow the instructions on the keypad to retrieve your
test jobs. NOTE: it may take several minutes for the printer to receive the jobs from PrintSpot
depending on the size of the document submitted.
HotSpot Printer Quick Setup Guide