Ricoh adc1prt OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2

PRINTER Controller
Type 450e (Option)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER REFERENCE 2
ND0A0101
Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatil ity from this ma chine all opera tors sho uld careful ly read an d follow the ins tructi ons in this manual.
Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” before using this machine. It contains im-
portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Important

Parts 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.

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Warning:

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

Notes:

Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine. Certain options migh t no t be av ail abl e in some countries. F or details, please con tac t your local dealer. The model names of the ma chines do not appear i n the foll owing pages . Confirm of the type of the ma-
chine before reading this manual. ⇒ P.1
“Machine Types”

Manuals for This Machine

There are six manuals that separately describe the operational procedures for the operation and maintenance of the machine.
This manual, Printer Reference 2, contains detailed instructions for using this machine as a printer.
To ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
System Settings
Describes the procedures and functions for adjusting the settings and defaults of this machine for the copier.
Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
Printer Reference 1
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma­chine as a printer.
Printer Reference 2
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using this machine as a printer. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CD­ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. (This Manual)
PostScript 3 Operating Instructions Supplement (option)
Describes the menus and features you can set using the PostScript printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD­ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
Network Interface Board Quick Configuration Guide (option)
Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the machine under the network environment. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”. Read this manual as your first choice before referring to the paper version of the Quick Configuration Guide which comes with op­tional Network Interface Board Type 450-E.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Machine Types........................................................................................... 1
1.Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver................................................. 3
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................ 3
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.......................... 3
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver............................................... 4
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver.......................... 4
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver ........................ 4
Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver .................................. 5
2.Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties.......................................... 7
Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties....................................... 7
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties..................................... 8
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing..................................... .... ..... ..... .... 10
Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties..................................... 10
Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties................................... 11
Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing ............................................................. 12
Canceling a Print Job.............................................................................. 14
Windows 95/98 - Canceling a Print Job...................................................... 14
Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job .................................................... 14
Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job .............................................................. 15
3.Troubleshooting
Error and Status Messages on the Operation Panel............................ 17
Machine Does not Print........................................................................... 23
Other Printing Problems......................................................................... 26
4.Using the Operation Panel
Adjusting Printer Features..................................................................... 29
Printer Features Menu ................................................................................ 29
Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel............................... 31
Exiting from User Tools............................................................................... 32
PCL Menu................................................................................................. 33
PCL Parameters.......................................................................................... 33
PostScript Menu...................................................................................... 35
PostScript Parameters................................................................................ 35
Paper Feed Menu..................................................................................... 36
Paper Feed Parameters.............................................................................. 36
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Parallel Menu........................................................................................... 39
Parallel Parameters .................................................................................... 39
Network Menu............................................ .... ..... ..... ............................ .... 40
Network Parameters ................................................................................... 40
Configuration Menu................................................................................. 41
Configuration Parameters........................................................................... 41
List Print Menu......................................................................................... 42
List Print Parameters................................................................................... 42
Reset Select Menu................................................................................... 43
Reset Select Parameters.......................... .................................................. 43
Printer Condition..................................................................................... 44
5.Appendix
Moving and Transporting the Printer.................................................... 45
Specifications.......................................................................................... 46
INDEX........................................................................................................ 47
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Machine Types

There are two models of this machine. The main differences between them are print speed and available options.
Note
Please see the inside of the front cover of the “Copy Reference” to confirm which model (Type 1 or Type 2) you use.
Type 1 Type 2
Printing Speed
35 ppm (A4K, 8
1
/2" × 11"K) 45 ppm (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K)
3000-Sheet Fin­isher
Punch Kit
Option
Option
(with the 3000-sheet finisher)
1
2
1. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software

Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

This section describes how to uninstall the printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system.
Follow the appropriate procedure below.

Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

Close all the applications that are currently running.
A
Click
B
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click
E
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
to uninstall the printer driver.
[
]
Yes
[
Delete
[
Settings
.
]
, and then click
]
[
Printers

Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling the printer driver requires Full Control access Permission. Mem­bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us­ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.
Close all the applications that are currently running.
A B
Click
The
[
Printers
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
[
Settings
, and click
]
[
Printers
.
]
.
]
Click the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click
E
[
menu, click
[
]
File
to uninstall the printer driver.
]
Yes
[
Delete
.
]
3
1
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software

Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

This section describes instructions for uninstalling the PostScript printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system.
Follow the appropriate procedure below.

Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Close all applications that are currently running.
A
Click
B
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click
E
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
to uninstall the printer driver.
[
]
Yes
[
Delete
[
Settings
.
]
, and then click
]
[
Printers

Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Limitation
Uninstalling the printer driver requires Full Control access Permission. Mem­bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us­ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.
Close all applications that are currently running.
A B
Click
The
[
Printers
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
[
Settings
, and then click
]
[
Printers
.
]
.
]
Click the icon of the printer you want to remove.
C
On the
D
A confirmation dialog box appears.
Click
E
4
[
menu, click
[
]
File
to uninstall the printer driver.
]
Yes
[
Delete
.
]
Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Macintosh - Uninstalling the PostScript Printer Driver

Drag the “AdobePS” file inside the
A
.
]
[
Trash
Drag the ”Proof Print“ file inside the
B
folder in
tensions
]
[
System Folder
]
to
[
[
Extensions
[
Printer Descriptions
.
]
Trash
folder in
]
[
System Folder
folder in the
]
to
]
[
Ex-
1
5
1
Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software
6
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties

Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Print er Properties

There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties.
Making Printer Default Settings
To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the
window.
[
Printers
]
Click
A
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
B
On the
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
D
Making Printer Settings from an Application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties from that application. The following example describes how to make set­tings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95/98.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printer Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the proce­dures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the ap­plications might be applied over the printer driver's setting.
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Properties
[
OK
.
]
.
]
[
Settings
, and then click
]
[
Printers
.
]
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
On the
A
The
[
Print
From the
B
.
]
erties
The Printer Properties appear.
menu, click
[
]
File
dialog box appears.
]
[
Name:
list, select the printer you want to use, and then click
]
[
Print
.
]
[
Prop-
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Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
2
Set desired settings and click
C D
Click
to start printing.
[
]
OK
[
OK
.
]

Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Making Printer Default Settings - P rinter Properties
Limitation
Changing the settings of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
Click
A
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change.
B
On the
C
The Printer Properties appear.
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Properties
[
Settings
.
]
, and then click
]
[
Printers
.
]
Set desired settings and click
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Making Printer Default Settings – Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the settings of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
Click
A
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
B
On the
C
The Default Document Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
D
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Document Defaults
[
OK
[
OK
.
]
.
]
[
Settings
]
, and then click
]
.
[
Printers
.
]
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
8
PCL 6/5e - Accessing the Printer Properties
Making Printer Settings from an Application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Prop­erties from that application. The following example describes how to make set­tings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the Document Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
2
On the
A
The
[
Print
From the
B
.
]
erties
The Document Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
C
Click
D
[
menu, click
[
]
File
dialog box appears.
]
[
Name:
to start printing.
]
OK
list, select the printer you want to use, and then click
]
[
Print
.
]
[
OK
[
Prop-
.
]
9
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

PostScript - Setting Up for Printing

Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Print er Properties

There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties.
2
Making Printer Default Settings
To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the
window.
[
Printers
A
B C
D
Making Printer Settings from an Application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper­ties from that application. The following example describes how to make set­tings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows 95.
]
Click
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
On the
The Printer Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the Printer Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the proce­dures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Properties
[
OK
.
]
.
]
[
Settings
, and then click
]
[
Printers
.
]
10
When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the ap­plications might be applied over the printer driver's setting.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
On the
A
The
[
Print
From the
B
[
Properties
The Printer Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
C
Click
D
[
menu, click
[
]
File
dialog box appears.
]
[
Name:
.
]
to start printing.
]
OK
box, select the printer you want to use, and then click
]
[
Print
.
]
[
OK
.
]
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing

Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Making Printer Default Settings - P rinter Properties
Limitation
Changing the settings of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
2
Click
A
The
[
Printers
Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
B
On the
C
The Printer Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
Making Printer Default Settings - Default Document Properties
Limitation
Changing the settings of the printer requires Full Control access permission. Members of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Pow­er Users groups have Full Control permission by default. When you set up options, log on under Full Control permission.
Click
A
The
[
Printers
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
menu, click
[
]
File
on the task bar, point to
[
]
Start
window appears.
]
[
Properties
[
OK
.
]
.
]
[
Settings
[
Settings
, and then click
]
, and then click
]
[
Printers
[
Printers
.
]
.
]
Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change.
B
On the
C
The Default Document Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
D
Note
Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Document Defaults
.
[
]
OK
.
]
11
2
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
Making Printer Settings from an Application
To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Prop­erties from that application. The following example describes how to make set­tings for the WordPad application that comes with Windows NT 4.0.
Note
The actual procedures you should follow to open the Document Properties may differ depending on the application. For more information about the procedures, see the documentation that comes with the application you are using.
Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
On the
A
The
[
Print
From the
B
[
Properties
The Document Properties appear.
Set desired settings and click
C
Click
D
[
menu, click
[
]
File
dialog box appears.
]
[
Name:
.
]
to start printing.
]
OK
box, select the printer you want to use, and then click
]
[
Print
.
]
[
OK
.
]

Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing

Making Paper Settings from an Application
Open the file you want to print.
A
On the
B
[
AdobePS Page Setup
Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the
C
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Page Setup
appears.
]
.
]
[
Format for:
box.
]
12
Note
If the printer is not shown in the display a list of available printers.
Reference
The actual appearance of the Page Setup depends on the application you are using. For more information, see the documentation that comes with the Macintosh.
From the
D
Set desired settings and click
E
[
Paper:
box, select the paper size.
]
[
OK
[
Format for:
.
]
box, use the pop-up menu to
]
Setting up for Printing from an Application
Open the file you want to print.
A
PostScript - Setting Up for Printing
On the
B
The Printer Settings appear.
Confirm that the printer is selected in the
C
Set desired settings and click
D
menu, click
[
]
File
[
Print
.
]
[
Print
]
[
Printer:
.
box.
]
2
13
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job

Canceling a Print Job

Windows 95/98 - Canceling a Print Job

Double-click the printer icon on the task bar.
A
2
This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
Click the name of the job you want to cancel so that it is highlighted.
B
On the
C
Press the printer's
D
The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be­ing canceled.
[
Document
Note
You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the
Important
When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
Note
You cannot stop printing the data that has already been processed internal­ly by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press
A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
menu, click
]
[
Printers
[
Job Reset
[
Job Reset
]
[
Cancel Printing
window.
]
key.
]
.
.
]
It takes about 5 minutes to reset the print job, after 5 minutes the printer returns to the ready condition.

Windows NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job

Double-click the printer icon on the task bar.
A
This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
Click the name of the job you want to cancel so that it is highlighted.
B
14
On the
C
[
Document
Note
You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the
menu, click
]
[
Printers
[
Cancel
window.
]
.
]
Canceling a Print Job
Press the printer's
D
The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be­ing canceled.
Important
When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
Note
You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages af­ter you press
A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
It takes about 5 minutes to reset the print job, after 5 minutes the printer returns to the ready condition.
[
Job Reset
[
Job Reset
]
.
key.
]

Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job

Double-click the printer icon on the desktop.
A
This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.
2
Click the name of the job you want to cancel so that it is highlighted.
B
Click the pause icon, and then click the trash icon.
C
Press the printer's
D
The message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is be­ing canceled.
Important
When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job.
Note
You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages af­ter you press
A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
It takes about 5 minutes to reset the print job, after 5 minutes the printer returns to the ready condition.
[
Job Reset
[
Job Reset
]
.
key.
]
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2
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job
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3. Troubleshooting

Error and Status Messages on the Operation Panel

Messages Description Comments
Add paper Add ### paper in xxx, or
press Reset to cancel current job.
There is no paper in the se­lected input tray, although the paper size selected from the computer and that from the operation panel are the same.
The print job is suspended. ### : Paper size and paper
direction icon xxx : Tray name
The paper size selected from the computer is not set in any trays when the tray selection is set to “Au­to”.
The print job is suspended. ### : Paper size and paper
direction xxx : Tray name
Set the selected paper in the selected input tray. The print job will be resumed automatically.
To cancel the current job, press [
Set the selected paper in any of the input trays, and the print job will be re­sumed automatically.
To continue the print job using incorrect paper, press [
To cancel the print job, press [
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
] .
Reset
Continue
].
Reset
].
The paper size selected from the computer and that from the operation panel are different for the input tray for the current print job.
The print job is suspended. ### : Paper size and paper
direction icon xxx : Tray name
Set the selected paper in the selected tray and change the paper settings of the User Tools correctly. The print job will be auto­matically resumed.
To continue the print job using the incorrect paper, press [
To cancel the print job, press [
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
Continue
Reset
].
].
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Troubleshooting
Messages Description Comments
3
Add ### paper to Bypass Tray,
or press Reset to cancel cur­rent job.
Add Staples The stapler is almost emp-
Empty Hole Punch recep­tacle
The bypass tray is out of paper.
The print job is suspended. ### : Paper size and paper
direction icon xxx : Tray name
ty.
The punch waste box is full.
Set the selected paper in the bypass tray, and the print job will be resumed automatically.
To cancel the print job, press [
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
Replace the staple refill with a new one. ⇒ ”Add­ing Staples” in the “Copy Reference”
This message remains until the next print job which does not require stapling begins.
Remove punch waste from the punch waste box. ⇒ ”Removing Punch Waste” in the “Copy Reference”
This message remains until the next print job begins.
Reset
].
18
Engine HDD is full. Sort uncompleted.
Functional Problem SC2000
Turn Main Power Switch off then on.
If the error appears again, call
service. <Tel> 0000-0000­0000
The engine HDD is full during the current collate operation.
A controller diagnostic er­ror has occurred while the power is on.
The current collation ends and the pages that are al­ready on the hard disk are printed without the colla­tion.
This message remains until the next print job begins.
Turn the main power switch off and on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or ser­vice representative.
Even if this error occurs, other functions (Copy, Fax and Scanner) are still avail­able.
Error and Status Messages on the Operation Panel
Messages Description Comments
Functional Problem SC2001
Turn Main Power Switch off then on.
If the error appears again, call
service. <Tel> 0000-0000­0000
Functional Problem SC2002
Turn Main Power Switch off then on.
If the error appears again, call
service. <Tel> 0000-0000­0000
Going Offline The machine is shifting
< xxx > is not set correctly. Set < xxx > correctly.
A controller exception er­ror occurred on the printer controller.
An exception error oc­curred on the software.
from online to offline. The selected input tray is
not set correctly. xxx : Tray name
Turn the main power switch off and on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or ser­vice representative.
Even if this error occurs, other functions (Copy, Fax and Scanner) are still avail­able.
Turn the main power switch off and on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or ser­vice representative.
Even if this error occurs, other functions (Copy, Fax and Scanner) are still avail­able.
Wait until it shifts to of­fline.
Close the selected input tray, and the print job will be resumed automatically.
3
Memory overflow Press Reset to cancel cur-
rent job.
Network Board Firmware downloading….
Network Board Initializ­ing…
Memory overflow oc­curred during the print job. After a part of the data on the page is printed, the print job is suspended.
This is because the emula­tion language sent a file too complex for the printer to interpret with the available memory, or there is not enough memory space to download the fonts.
The new Network Interface Board firmware is being downloaded.
The Network Interface Board firmware is being initialized.
To cancel the print job, press [
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
To print the image correct­ly, add memory to the ma­chine.
This message remains until the next print job.
Wait until it is download­ed.
Wait until it is initialized.
Reset
].
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Troubleshooting
Messages Description Comments
3
Network failure. Network communication is
not available. Check the Net-
work setting.
Offline The printer is offline. The
Open Duplex Unit side tray, or press
Reset to cancel current job.
Output tray is full. Remove the paper on < xxxx >
Network communication is not available.
An installed network card fails to correctly establish communication with the network.
printer cannot accept or print out data.
The duplex unit cover is not open when one of the following paper sizes is se­lected for duplex printing.
1
11 × 17, 8
1
8
/4 × 13, 8 × 13, 81/2 × 13
The selected output tray of the print job is full, and the print job is suspended.
xxxx : Tray name
/2 × 14, A3, B4,
Press [ firm the network settings. The printer will start with­out the network capability.
Even if a network card is installed, no error will oc­cur when it is not plugged into a network connection.
If you want to put the printer online, press [
line
Open the duplex unit cov­er, and the print job will be resumed automatically.
Press [ current job.
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
Remove the output from the selected output tray. The print job will be re­sumed automatically.
Continue
].
Reset
] and con-
On-
] to cancel the
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Paper is left in Duplex Unit Open Duplex Unit and re-
move paper
Paper is left in Staple Tray Paper jam occurred and the
Paper is left in Staple Tray. Open Finisher and remove
paper.
Paper misfeed has inter­rupted
Printing. Press Reset to cancel
Current job, or press Con­tinue to
Print.
Paper remains in the du­plex tray, when the duplex job is started.
jammed paper has re­moved but paper still re­mains in the staple tray.
Paper remains in the staple tray, though the stapling job is canceled or a new sta­pling job is being started.
A paper misfeed occurred. You have removed all the misfed paper, but the print job has been interrupted.
Remove the paper from the duplex tray, and the print job will be resumed auto­matically.
Remove the paper from the staple tray, and the print job will be resumed auto­matically.
Remove the paper from the staple tray, and the print job will be resumed auto­matically.
To cancel the print job, press [
To make the jam recovery operation, press [
Reset
].
Continue
].
Error and Status Messages on the Operation Panel
Messages Description Comments
Parallel communication Er­ror. Please
set up communication pa­rameters in
parallel menu. Press Reset to cancel
current job. Please Wait. The printer is warming up
Printer HDD Error Printer HDD cannot be
used.
Printer HDD Error Press Reset to cancel the
current job.
A parallel communication error occurred during the print job via the parallel port.
or processing internally.
An error with the printer HDD has occurred.
An error with the printer HDD has occurred while a macro or font is being downloaded from the com­puter.
Press [ print job. Check the paral­lel communication settings again.
Wait until the machine re­turns to the ready condi­tion.
Turn the main power switch off and on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or ser­vice representative.
Press [ current job.
Turn the main power switch off and on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or ser­vice representative.
] to cancel the
Reset
] to cancel the
Reset
3
Printer HDD is full. Press Reset to reset current
job.
The printer HDD becomes full while downloading a macro or font from the computer.
To cancel the print job, press [
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
To execute the operation correctly, clear room on the disk partition priority.
Reset
].
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Troubleshooting
Messages Description Comments
3
Print overrun. Press Reset to cancel cur-
rent job, Or press Continue to print.
Ready The printer is online and
The job has been reset. The current job has been re-
< xxx > Tray is not avail­able.
Press Reset to cancel cur­rent job.
A print overrun occurred on a file being printed. Only part of the data on the page will be printed, and the print job is suspended.
ready for printing.
set. Something is wrong with
the specified input tray. The print job is suspended. xxx : Tray name
To ignore this error, press
[
Continue
will be resumed. To cancel the print job,
press [ If you do not press any key,
the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
To print the image correct­ly, add memory to the ma­chine, or reduce the resolution of the image and re-send the print job.
Press [ current job.
If you do not press any key, the print job will be can­celed automatically after a few seconds.
]. The print job
].
Reset
] to cancel the
Reset
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Machine Does not Print

Machine Does not Print
Possible Cause Solutions
Is the power on? If not, confirm that the cord is securely plugged into the out-
let and the machine. Turn on the main power switch.
Is the machine online? If not, press [ Does the
stay red? Are there any error mes-
sage on the panel dis­play?
Is the paper set? Load paper into the paper tray. Is the specified paper
size correct? Is the specified paper
type correct? Is the interface cable be-
tween the machine and the computer connected securely?
Are you using a correct interface cable?
Did you connect the in­terface cable after turn­ing on the main power switch?
Printer
{
key
}
Check the error message on the panel display and take the required action.
Check the error message on the panel display and take the required action.
Set the specified paper in any of the input trays.
Set the specified paper in any of the input trays.
Connect the interface cable correctly. If there are any con­nectors or screws, confirm they are fastened securely.
The type of interface cable you should use depends on the computer. Be sure to use the correct one. ⇒ "Connecting the Machine" in "Printer Reference 1" of the paper manual
If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with new one. Connect the interface cable before turning on the main pow-
er switch.
] so that it is highlighted.
Online
3
When you print using the PostScript driver in a network, data is re­ceived by the printer, but is not printed.
Windows 95/98
On the [ vanced [
Send CTRL+D after job
Windows NT 4.0
Open the [ [
PostScript Options
fore Each job:
PostScript
] and then clear both [
Advanced
] and [
] tab of the Printer Properties, click [
Send CTRL+D before job
].
] tab of the Printer Properties. From
], select [No] for both [
Send CTRL-D After Each job:
Send CTRL-D Be-
] and
].
Ad-
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Troubleshooting
Possible Cause Solutions
3
If you print using the PostScript driver, print­ing does not start or is interrupted.
The data is cleared when the Job Timeout period is exceed­ed.
Windows 95/98
Set a longer [ of the Printer Properties.
Windows NT 4.0
Set a longer [ tab of the Printer Properties.
A PostScript error might occur if there is not enough mem­ory in the machine, or there are errors in the print data sent to the machine.
• Print the configuration page to check the amount of available memory.
• If the memory size is full, increasing the memory may solve this problem. If you still cannot clear the problem, contact your sales or service representative.
The print job might be reset. Do the following.
• Confirm that you have selected the correct printer driv­er. Try printing again.
• Set a longer Wait Timeout.
Job Timeout
Job Timeout
] period with the [
] period with the [
PostScript
Device Settings
] tab
]
Windows 95/98
Set a longer [ tab of the Printer Properties.
Windows NT 4.0
Set a longer [
] tab of the Printer Properties.
tings
Macintosh
You can specify a longer "[ operation panel. ⇒ P.29
Wait Timeout
Wait Timeout
] period with the [
] period with the [
I/O Timeout
“Using the Operation Panel”
PostScript
Device Set-
]" period on the
]
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Possible Cause Solutions
Machine Does not Print
Is the
Data In
blinking or lit after start­ing the print job, when using the PCL printer?
Can you print a configu­ration page?
indicator
If not, the data is not being sent to the machine, or the ma­chine may be resetting the print job because there was a long delay in receiving the data from the computer.
If the printer is using "I/O Timeout"
Increase the value of the "I/O Timeout" setting of the "Parallel" menu or the "Network" menu. ⇒ P.29
the Operation Panel”
If the machine is connected to the computer using the
“Using
parallel cable
Confirm that the printer port settings are correct. For a parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set. For more information about the printer port settings, see the Note after this table.
Network Connection
Contact the network administrator.
If you cannot print a configuration page, it probably indi­cates machine malfunction. You should contact your sales or service representative.
If you can print a configuration page but cannot get the ma­chine to print when you issue a print command from the computer, it probably means there is a problem with the computer.
Also keep it in mind that large, complex data might take a long time for the printer to process.
3
Note
The following procedure describes the printer port settings.
Windows 95/98
A Click B Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the C Click the D Check the
, point to
]
[
Start
[
Details
[
Print to the following port:
tab.
]
[
Settings
, and then click
]
[
File
list to confirm that the correct port
]
[
Printers
menu, click
]
is selected.
Windows NT 4.0
A Click B Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the C Click the D Confirm that the correct port is selected.
Macintosh
A Click B Confirm that
, point to
]
[
Start
tab.
]
[
Port
[
Apple Menu
[
Ethernet
[
Settings
, point to
]
is selected in the
]
, and then click
]
[
Control Panels
[
Printers
menu, click
]
[
File
, and then select
]
[
connect via:
]
]
list.
]
.
.
[
Properties
[
Properties
[
Apple Talk
.
]
.
]
.
]
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Troubleshooting

Other Printing Problems

Problem Action
3
Image is printed on the reverse side of the paper.
Multiple pages are fed through the machine at once.
Paper misfeeds occur frequently. Confirm the paper size settings. Use recommend-
The operation panel error mes­sage stays on after removing the misfed paper.
It takes a long time for the ma­chine to start printing.
It takes too much time to com­plete the print job.
Set the paper upside down.
Remove all the paper from the tray and shuffle through the paper.
ed paper. ⇒ “Copy Reference” Avoid using curled, folded, or wrinkled paper,
perforated paper, or glossy paper. Open the front cover of the machine and close it.
The machine might be in Energy Saver mode or Low Power mode, which requires more time for warming up and resuming the print job. If you cannot wait, change the settings of Low Pwr. Shift Time and Low Power Timer. ⇒the “System Set­tings”
The data is so large or complex that it takes time to process it.
If the
Data In
cessing is being done. Just wait until it is finished.
indicator is blinking, the data pro-
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Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 : The computer does not recognize
the installed printer options.
If the connection to the machine is not bi-direction­al, the computer does not recognize the installed options.
Setting of the options might not be specified cor­rectly.
In this case, specify which options you have in­stalled using the printer driver.
Reference
For more information about the setting options when installing the printer driver. ⇒ "Installing the Printer Driver and Software" in "Printer Ref­erence 1" of the paper manual
Problem Action
Other Printing Problems
Desired tray isn't used for the output.
Check the tray of the finisher or the mailbox. With the optional mailbox and the optional 3000
sheet finisher installed, B4, 8
1
/2" × 14" or larger sized paper (300 mm or longer) will be automati­cally delivered to the “Mailbox Proof” tray or “Fin­isher Proof” tray even if you specified “Inner Tray” as the output tray.
Finisher
Finisher Proof
Finisher
External Tray
Inner Tray
Mailbox
Proof
Mailbox
Inner Tray 2
PEN1600TW
3
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3
Troubleshooting
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4. Using the Operation Panel

This section provides information about how to adjust the printer settings using the “Printer Features” menus.
Note
After using User Tools, be sure to return to printer mode.
The settings are not canceled even if the operation switch is turned off or the
[
Escape
Reference
For more information about specifying the network settings, see "Configur­ing the Printer for the Network" in "Printer Reference 1" of the paper manual.
For more information about the Copy Features, Fax Features, Scanner Fea­tures and Specify the System Settings, see the "Copy Reference", the "Fax Ref­erence", the "Scanner Reference" and the "System Settings".

Adjusting Printer Features

key is pressed.
]

Printer Features Menu

There are eight menu items in the “Printer Features” menu.
• PCL
• PostScript
• Paper Feed
• Parallel
• Network
• Configuration
• List Print
• Reset Select You can select functions shown in the following table.
Category Function Menu
1 PCL 1 Orientation
2 Form Lines 3 Font Source 4 Font Number 5 Point Size 6 Font Pitch 7 Symbol Set
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Using the Operation Panel
Category Function Menu
2 PostScript Print Errors 3 Paper Feed 1 Input 1 Page Size
2 Tray Priority 3 Auto Tray Switch 4 Bypass Paper Type
2 Output 1 Duplex
2 Sort 3 Staple 4 Punch
4
5 Mailbox Tray Prio.
4 Parallel 1 Emulation
2 Bi-Direction 3 I/O Timeout
5 Network 1 I/O Timeout
2 TCP/IP Menu 1 IP Address
2 Subnet Mask 3 Gateway Address
6 Configuration 1 Resolution
2 Auto Continue 3 Edge Smoothing 4 Autocont. Timeout
7 List Print 1 PS Font List
2 PCL Font List 3 PS Demo Page 4 PCL Demo Page
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5 Configuration Page
8 Reset Select 1 Job Reset
2 Menu Reset 3 System Reset

Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel

Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel
A
Press
User Tools/Counter
{
Sort
Staple
Stack
1-Sided 2-Sided
2
1
1
Book 2-Sided
2-Sided 2-Sided
2
2
2
.
}
User T ools / Counter
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The “User Tools Main Menu” appears.
B
Press
on the number keys.
4
{
}
The “Printer Features” menu appears.
4
Search for the desired menu with
C
[
Next
or
]
[
Prev.
.
]
The desired menu or parameter appears.
Note
[
[
“*” shown in front of a item indicates that the item is currently selected.
Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display.
D
Then press
: Press to go to the next page.
]
Next
: Press to go back to the previous page.
]
Prev.
.
[
]
OK
Note
❒ ❒
: Press to set the new settings and return to the previous menu.
]
[
OK
: Press to return to the previous menu without changing any data.
[
Cancel
]
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Using the Operation Panel

Exiting from User Tools

4
After making the printer settings, press
A
Sort
Staple
Stack
1-Sided 2-Sided
2
1
1
Book 2-Sided
2-Sided 2-Sided
2
2
2
User T ools / Counter
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User Tools/Counter
{
.
}
Note
You can also exit from user tools by pressing
on the “User Tools Main
[
]
Exit
Menu”.
After making the printer's settings, press
[
Online
to return to the ready
]
condition. ⇒ “Online and Offline” in “Getting Started" in "Printer Refer­ence 1" of the paper manual
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PCL Menu

There are seven menus in the "PCL" menu.
• Orientation
• Form Lines
• Font Source
• Font Number
• Point Size
• Font Pitch
•Symbol Set
PCL Menu

PCL Parameters

PCL 1/2
Menu Description
1 Orientation You can specify the page orientation.
The tray selection specified with the printer driver overrides the one specified here.
•Portrait
•Landscape
Note
Default:
2 Form Lines You can specify the number of lines per page.
5 to 128
Note
Default: 60
3 Font Source You can specify the location of the default font.
• Internal Specifies that you want to use the resident font as the default font.
•Soft Specifies that you want to use the font downloaded from the computer as the default font.
Portrait
4
Note
Default:
Internal
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4
Using the Operation Panel
Menu Description
4 Font Number You can specify the ID for the default font you want to use.
• 0 to 52 (for Internal)
• 1 to N (for Download source)
Note
Default:
“N” depends on how many fonts you have downloaded.
PCL 2/2
Menu Description
5 Point Size You can specify the value for the point size you want to use for the
selected font.
4.00 to 999.75 by 0.25
0
Note
Default:
This setting is effective only for a variable-space font.
When an incorrect size is entered, it blinks for about 2 seconds.
Enter the correct size at that time.
10.00
6 Font Pitch You can specify the number of characters per inch you want to use
for the selected font.
0.44 to 99.99 by 0.01
Note
Default:
This setting is effective only for a fixed-space font.
7 Symbol Set You can specify the set of print characters for the selected font. The
available options are as follows. Roman-8, Win L1, Win L2, Win L5, Win Baltic, Win 3.0, Legal, ISO
L1, ISO L2, ISO L5, ISO 4, ISO 6, ISO 11, ISO 15, ISO 17, ISO 21, ISO 60, ISO 69, PC-8, PC-850, PC-852, PC-1004, PC-8 D/N, PC-8 Tk, VN Math, VN US, VN Intel, MS Pub1, Pifont, Desktop, Math-8, PS Math, PS Text, MC Text
10.00
Note
Default:
Roman-8
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PostScript Menu

PostScript Menu
There is one menu in the "PostScript" menu.
• Print Errors

PostScript Parameters

PostScript
Menu Description
Print Errors You can specify whether the PostScript error sheet should be print-
ed out.
•Off
•On
Note
Default:
Off
4
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Using the Operation Panel

Paper Feed Menu

There are two menus in the "Paper Feed" menu.
•Input
•Output

Paper Feed Parameters

Input
Menu Description
4
1 Input 1 Page Size
In DOS printing, you should select the paper size when it is not specified in the applications.
A3 , 11 × 17 , B4 , 8
1
7
/4 × 101/2 , B5 , A5 , 51/2 × 81/2 , A6 Default: 2 Tray Priority
You can specify the default tray. The tray selection specified with the print­er driver overrides the one specified here. In DOS printing, the tray speci­fied here is used, when no tray is specified for a print job.
Auto, LCT, Bypass, Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4
❒ ❒ ❒
3 Auto Tray Switch When paper runs out in the currently selected tray, you can specify wheth-
er or not the machine chooses another tray loaded with paper of the same size, media type and feed direction.
•Off
•On
8
Note
Default: Only the installed trays appear on the panel display. It is recommended that you load paper having the size and direction
you frequently use in the tray selected with the "Tray Priority".
1
/2 × 11
Auto
1
/2 × 14 , 81/4 × 13 , 8 × 13 , 81/2 × 13 , A4 , 81/2 × 11 ,
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Note
Default:
On
Menu Description
1 Input 4 Bypass Paper Type
You can specify the type of paper in the bypass tray.
•Normal
•OHP
•Thick Paper
Note
Default:
Output 1/2
Menu Description
2 Output 1 Duplex
You can specify the direction for duplex printing.
•Off
• Long Edge
• Short Edge
Normal
Paper Feed Menu
4
Note
Default:
2 Sort You can specify the type of sort printing.
•Off
• Shift
•Rotate
Off
Note
Default:
"Shift" is available when the optional finisher is installed on the ma-
chine.
Off
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4
Using the Operation Panel
Menu Description
2 Output 3 Staple
You can specify the position where you want paper to be stapled.
1000-shee t fi n ish er
Off, Left Slant Port, Left Slant Land, Righit Slant Port, Right Slant Land
3000–sheet finisher
Off, Left Slant Port, Left Slant Land, Left Vart Port, Left Vart Land, Left Horiz Port, Left Horiz Land, Left 2 Port, Left 2 Land, Right Slant Port, Right Slant Land, Right Vart Port, Right Vart Land, Right Horiz Port, Right Horiz Land, Right 2 Port, Right 2 Land, Top 2 Port, Top 2 Land
Note
Default:
”Staple” is available when the optional finisher is installed on the ma-
chine. The selection depends on which option is equipped on the machine.
Output 2/2
Off
Menu Description
2 Output 4 Punch
You can specify the position where you want paper to be punched. Off, Left Portrait, Left Landscape, Right Portrait, Right Landscape, Top
Portrait, Top Landscape
Note
Default:
”Punch” is available only for Type 2 in which the optional 3000–sheet
finisher and punch kit are installed. For more information about the type of the machine, see P.1
5 Mailbox Tray Prio. You can specify to which trays print out should be delivered. Tray1, Tray2, Tray3, Tray4, Tray5, Tray6, Tray7, Tray8, Tray9
Note
Default:
“Mailbox Tray Prio.” is available when the optional mailbox is installed
on the machine.
Off
Tray1
“Machine Types”
.
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Parallel Menu

There are three menus in the "Parallel" menu.
• Emulation
• Bi-Direction
•I/O Timeout

Parallel Parameters

Parallel
Parallel Menu
Menu Description
1 Emulation You can specify the printer language you want to use for the print
jobs received through the parallel port. When "Auto" is specified, the machine will automatically switch from one language to the right one.
•Auto
•PCL
• PostScript
Note
Default:
2 Bi-Direction You can specify the machine response mode for status fetch requests
when the standard parallel interface is being used. Set this feature to "Off" when you are experiencing problems while the machine is con­nected to another manufacturer's print box.
• Off
•On
Note
Default:
3 I/O Timeout You can specify how many seconds the machine should wait before
ending a print job. If data from other ports often appears in the mid­dle of the print job, you should increase the timeout value.
5 to 300 sec.
Auto
On
4
Note
Default:
30 sec.
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Using the Operation Panel

Network Menu

There are two menus in the "Network" menu.
•I/O Timeout
• TCP/IP

Network Parameters

Network
Menu Description
4
1 I/O Timeout You can specify how many seconds the machine should wait before
ending a print job. If data from other ports often appears in the mid­dle of the print job, you should increase the timeout value.
5 to 300 sec.
Note
Default:
2 TCP/IP Menu 1 IP Address
You can specify the IP Address.
Note
Default:
2 Subnet Mask You can specify the Subnet Mask.
Note
Default:
3 Gateway Address You can specify the Gateway Address.
Note
Default:
30 sec.
All zero
All zero
All zero
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Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu
There are four menus in the "Configuration" menu.
•Resolution
• Auto Continue
• Edge Smoothing
• Autocont.Timeout

Configuration Parameters

Configuration
Menu Description
1 Resolution You can specify the print resolution in dots per inch.
• 300dpi
• 600dpi
4
Note
Default:
2 Auto Continue You can specify whether the Auto Continue feature is enabled.
When it is On, printing continues after a system error occurs.
•Off
•On
Note
When it is On, and certain types of error occur, the current
job might be canceled, and the machine automatically re­sumes the next job.
Default:
3 Edge Smoothing You can specify whether the Edge Smoothing feature is en-
abled.
•Off
•On
Note
Default:
4 Autocont. Timeout You can specify how many seconds to wait until the Auto Con-
tinue feature should end. 5 to 300 sec. by 1
600dpi
On
On
Note
Default:
30 sec.
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Using the Operation Panel

List Print Menu

There are five menus in the "List Print" menu.
•PS Font List
• PCL Font List
• PS Demo Page
• PCL Demo Page
• Configuration Page

List Print Paramete rs

4
List Print
Menu Description
1 Print PS Fonts You can print a list of installed PS font. 2 Print PCL Fonts You can print a list of installed PCL font. 3 Print PS Demo You can print a PS demonstration page which shows in-
formation about the machine.
4 Print PCL Demo You can print a PCL demonstration page which shows
information about the machine.
5 Print Configuration Page You can print the current configuration of the machine.
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Reset Select Menu

There are three menus in the "Reset Select" menu.
•Job Reset
•Menu Reset
•System Reset

Reset Select Parameters

Reset Select
Reset Select Menu
Menu Description
1 Job Reset You can cancel the print job currently being processed. 2 Menu Reset You can reset the menu settings to the factory default.
Note
The following parameters do not change back to their factory de-
faults.
• Bi-Direction
• TCP/IP Menu
3 System Reset You can reset the system (including the menu settings).
Note
The following parameters also change back to their factory de-
faults.
• Bi-Direction
• TCP/IP Menu
4
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Using the Operation Panel

Printer Condition

4
We recommend that you print the configuration page and check its set­tings, before changing settings of the machine.
The following example describes how to print a configuration page.
A
Press
User Tools/Counter
{
Sort
Staple
Stack
1-Sided 2-Sided
2
1
1
Book 2-Sided
2-Sided 2-Sided
2
2
2
.
}
User T ools / Counter
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The “User Tools Main Menu” ap­pears.
The following message appears on the panel display.
D
Press
on the number keys.
7
{
}
The following message appears on the panel display.
E
Press
[
to display “5 Config-
]
Next
uration Page”.
B
Press
on the number keys.
4
{
}
The “Printer Features” menu ap­pears.
C
Press
[
to display “7 List
]
Next
Print”.
PEN0400TN
The following message appears on the panel display.
F
Press
on the number keys.
5
{
}
This starts printing the configura­tion page.
PEN0400TN
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5. Appendix

R

Moving and Transporting the Printer

CAUTION:
When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides of the machine. If you drop the machine, it could break or cause an injury.
When you move the machine, remember to unplug the power cord from the outlet. When you pull the plug out of the socket, hold it by the plug. If the cord is pulled out of the socket abruptly, it could become damaged. Dam­aged plugs or cords can cause an electrical or fire hazard.
When transporting paper, repack it with its original packing materials.
Important
Be sure to disconnect all cables from the printer before transporting it.
The printer is a precision piece of machinery. Take care to avoid damage dur­ing shipment.
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Appendix

Specifications

This section contains electrical and hardware specifications for the printer, in­cluding information about options.
Component Specification
Resolution 600 dpi ; PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3
400 dpi ; PostScript 3 300 dpi ; PCL 5e
Printing Speed
Parallel Interface Standard 36-pin printer cable and a parallel port on the host
*1
35/45
computer. IEEE1284B
pages per minute (A4K, 81/2" × 11"K)
Note
Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 meters (10
feet).
Printer Language PCL 5e , PCL 6,
Post Script 3 (option)
Fonts
Memory Standard 8 MB, up to 72 MB Hard Disk Operation System Sup-
ported by this printer
Network (option)
Network Cable (op­tion)
*1
Printing speed depends on your machine type. ⇒ P.1
PCL 5e, PCL 6
35 Intellifonts, 10 TrueType fonts, and 1 Bitmap font Font Manager available.
PostScript
136 Adobe Type 1 fonts
Storage capacity :
Windows 95/98 Windows NT 4.0 Macintosh 7.6.1 (required the optional PostScript 3 and Net-
work Interface Board Type 450–E)
Topology :
Protocol :
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX shielded twisted-pair (STP, Catego­ry/Type5) cable.
Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk
approx. 1.6 GB
“Machine Types”
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INDEX

A
Auto Continue Autocont.Timeout
,
41
,
B
Bi-Direction
,
39
C
Configuration Configuration Page Copy Reference
,
,
41
,
i
E
,
39
,
41
Edge Smoothing Emulation Exiting from User Tools
F
,
,
,
33
,
33
33
33
Font Number Font Pitch Font Source Form Lines
I
I/O Timeout
, 39,
40
J
Job Reset
,
43
L
List Print
,
42
41
42
,
32
O
,
33
,
17
Operation Panel Orientation
P
Paper Feed Parallel
,
PCL PCL 5e
PCL 6
PCL Demo Page PCL Font List Point Size PostScript
PostScript 3 Operating Instructions
Supplement (option)
PostScript Printer Driver
Printer Errors Printer Features Printer Reference 1 Printer Reference 2 PS Demo Page PS Font List
,
36
,
39
33
,
7
Windows 95/98, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
,
7
Windows 95/98, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
,
42
,
42
,
33
, 10,
35
Windows 95/98, uninstalling Windows NT 4.0, uninstalling
,
i
,
Macintosh, uninstalling
,
35
,
29
,
i
,
i
,
42
,
42
5
R
,
,
43
41
Reset Select Resolution
,
,
,
,
,
,
3
3
3
3
4
4
M
Macintosh
Menu Reset
, 12,
15
plugin file, uninstalling
,
43
,
N
Network Network Interface Board Quick
Configuration Guide (option)
, 40,
41
S
Symbol Set
5
System Reset System Settings
,
33
,
43
,
i
T
,
40
,
TCP/IP
i
47
W
Windows 95/98
PCL 5e, uninstalling PCL 6, uninstalling PostScript, uninstalling
Windows NT 4.0
PCL 5e, uninstalling PCL 6, uninstalling PostScript, uninstalling
, 7, 10,
, 8, 11,
,
,
14
,
,
14
3
3
,
4
3
3
,
4
48 UE USA B358
Note to users in the United States of America
Notice:
This equipment has be en tes ted and found t o com ply w ith the limi ts for a Cl ass B d igital devic e, purs u­ant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference i n a resid ential instal lation . This e quipm ent gene rates, u ses an d can rad iate rad io frequency energy and, if not instal led and used in accorda nce with the ins tructions , may caus e harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmfu l interference to radio or television reception, whic h can be determined by turn­ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the follo wing measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the recei ver is
connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution (in case of 100BaseTX environment):
Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Declaration of Conformity
Product Name: Printer Controller Model Number: Type 450e Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Properly shielded cables must b e used for connec tions to host compu ter (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Network cable with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression.
Note to users in Canada
Note:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada
Avertissement:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Copyright © 2000
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER Controller Type 450e (Option)
UE USA B358-8637
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