Ricoh adc1prt OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2
PRINTER Controller
Type 450e (Option)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER REFERENCE 2
ND0A0101
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reference.
For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
Introduction
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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®
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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.
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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.
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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
.
]
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