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PRINTER Option Type
650
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER REFERENCE (option)
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.
PRINTER Option Type 650 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Japan
UE USA A868-8600
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 read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” before using this machine. It contains important 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.
Trademarks
®
Microsoft
, Windows®, and MS-DOS® are registered trad emarks of M icrosoft C orporation in the Unit ed
States and/or other countries.
®
PostScript
PCL
is a registered trademark of Adobe System Incorporated.
®
is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Document Server™ is a trademark of Ricoh Company, LTD.
Other product names us ed herei n are for iden tifica tion purp oses on ly and migh t be tradem arks of th eir
respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.
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 de tails, please contac t yo ur local dealer.
Note to users in the United States of America
Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 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 following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu it different from that to w hich the r eceiver i s 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 650
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.
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 © 1998
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 that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety Information section.
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in minor or moderate injury or property damage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety
Information section.
* 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 operation panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.
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Option List
The following are the options that you can add to enhance the basic capabilities
of the printer.
• Hard Disk: Printer Hard Disk Type 450
• Memory expansion : RAM SIMM
• NIB : Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E)
• Mailbox : Mailbox CS360
(Bridge Unit Type 460 is required when you use finisher 3000.)
• PostScript
®
: PostScript®3 Kit Type 650
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manuals for this Machine.......................................................................... 1
1.Setting up
Requirements............................................................................................. 3
Requirements....................................... ......................................................... 3
Parallel Cable Requirements ........................................................................ 3
Network Connections............................................................. ....................... 4
Connecting the Machine........................................................................... 5
Connecting the Machine to the Host Using the Parallel Cable ..................... 5
Connecting the Machine Using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E)
2.Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
Operation Panel......................................................................................... 8
Panel Display............................................................................................. 9
Printer................................................... ......................................................... 9
Adjusting Printer Features..................................................................... 11
Accessing the Printer Features................................................................... 11
Printer Features Menu ................................................................................ 14
Printer Features Parameters....................................................................... 16
6
Adjusting System Settings..................................................................... 23
Accessing the System Settings................................................................... 23
System Settings Menu................................................................................ 25
System Settings Parameters....................................................................... 26
3.Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver...................................... ..... ..... .... 31
Windows 95/98 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.............................. 31
Windows 3.1x - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver................................ 32
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................ 33
Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................................... 34
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.......................... 34
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................ 35
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver........................ 36
4.Installing the PostScript® Printer Driver
Installing the PostScript® Printer Driver ............................................. 37
Windows 95/98 - Installing the PostScript® Printer Driver........................... 37
Windows 3.1x - Installing the PostScript
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript
®
Printer Driver............................ 38
®
Printer Driver......................... 39
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Macintosh - Installing the PostScript® Printer Driver................................... 40
Uninstalling the PostScript® Printer Driver ......................................... 41
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript® Printer Driver...................... 41
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PostScript
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript
®
Printer Driver ........................ 41
®
Printer Driver.................... 42
5.Installing the Font Manager
Installing the Font Manager.................................................................... 43
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 - Installing the Font Manager................................. 43
Windows 3.1x - Installing the Font Manager............................................... 44
Uninstalling the Font Manager............................................................... 45
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the Font Manager . ............................ 45
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the Font Manager........................................... 45
6.Printing a Document
Changing a Mode..................................................................................... 47
Starting a Print Job................................................................................. 48
Windows 95/98 - Starting a Print Job.......................................................... 48
Windows 3.1x - Starting a Print Job............................................................ 49
Windows NT 4.0 - Starting a Print Job........................................................ 50
Canceling a Print Job.............................................................................. 51
Windows 95/98/3.1x/NT 4.0 - Canceling a Print Job.................................. 51
7.Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel................................ 53
Machine Does not Print........................................................................... 59
Other Printing Problems......................................................................... 60
8.Appendix
Specifications.......................................................................................... 61
INDEX........................................................................................................ 63
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Manuals for this Machine
There are four manuals that describe the operational procedures separately for
the operation and maintenance of the machine.
This manual, the Printer Reference, 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 copier.
❖❖❖❖
Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
❖❖❖❖
Printer Reference (This Manual)
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this machine as a printer.
❖❖❖❖
Document Server Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a document
server.
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1. Setting up
Requirements
Requirements
Before using this machine you must make sure that all the environmental and
electrical requirements have been met. Connect the machine to your host computer using the parallel port, optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450E), or both.
Make sure that all the cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to attach the machine to your host computer or network are present.
Reference
For further information on using the parallel port. ⇒ P.5 “Connecting the Ma-
chine”
For information on using a network. ⇒ P.5 “Connecting the Machine”
Parallel Cable Requirements
Connect the machine to your host computer using a parallel port. This machine
does not provide the parallel cable to connect the machine to the host computer.
The machine's parallel connection is a standard bi-directional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel
port available on the host computer.
Note
Do not use a parallel cable more than 3 meters (10 feet) long.
❒
3
1
Setting up
Network Connections
Optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E) can be installed to allow direct connection to an Ethernet network.
The Ethernet card supports 10BaseT or 100BaseTX connections.
You can use the machine in a network environment as follows.
• Using the appropriate network management software and printer driver.
• Attaching the machine to a networked computer set up as a server.
Client
Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, NT 4.0, Macintosh (required PostScript
Driver
PCL 6/5e , PostScript
File Server
Netware 3.x , Netware 4.x
Protocol
IPX/SPX, TCP/IP , AppleTalk
®
®
3 Kit Type 650)
In a mixed network environment, the protocol automatically switches among
network protocols.
Reference
Refer to the configuration guide that comes with the Network Interface Board
450-E (NIB 450-E) for more information on installing.
For information on resolving network connection problems. ⇒ P.53 “Trouble-
shooting”
Note
Consult your Network Administrator before connecting your machine to a
❒
network.
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Connecting the Machine
Connecting the Machine
Make sure the shape and the position of the connector are as shown in the illustration.
1
2
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10BaseT / 100BaseTX
1.
Parallel Port
2.
Connecting the Machine to t he Host Using the Parallel Cable
Connect the machine to the host computer using a parallel cable compliant with
IEEE 1284 (supplied by you).
Follow these steps to connect the machine to your host computer:
Make sure you have the correct cable.
A
Make sure both the machine and the host computer are turned off.
B
Plug the 36-pin end of the parallel cable into the parallel port at the back on
C
the right side cover of the machine.
Squeeze the wire clips on each side of the connector together until they
D
snap into place. The clips hold the cable securely in place.
Plug the other end of the parallel cable into the computer's parallel port.
E
5
Setting up
Connecting the Machine Using the Network Interface Board 450E (NIB 450-E)
1
Connect the machine using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E).
Follow these steps to connect the machine.
Make sure you have a correct cable.
A
Make sure the machine is turned off.
B
Plug the end of the network interface cable into the 10BaseT/100BaseTX
C
port at the back on the right side cover of the machine.
Plug the other end of the cable into the network.
D
Note
You should confirm that the cable is connected to the 10BaseT/100BaseTX
❒
port.
In case of 100BaseTX environment, properly shielded and grounded cable
❒
(STP) must be used for connection to host computer (and/or HUB) in order to meet FCC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission limits.
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2. Making Adjustments with
the Operation Panel
This section is for the maintenance operators.
The User Tools set the default settings, which are divided into four menu items;
System Settings, Copy Features, Printer Features, and Document Server. This
section deals with the information on adjusting the printer settings using the
System Settings and the Printer Features menus.
Note
After using the User Tools, be sure to return to Printer mode. The settings are
❒
not canceled even if the operation switch is turned off or the Clear Modes/
Energy Saver key is pressed.
Function names displayed in a faint font become available when the machine
❒
is upgraded.
Reference
For information on adjusting the Copy and the Document Server settings. ⇒
Refer to the "Copy Reference" , the "Document Server Reference" or the "System Settings".
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Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
Operation Panel
2
1
Screen
Contrast
2
User Tools/
Counter
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Data In indicator
1.
Shows if the print job is being sent from
the host computer.
If the indicator is blinking, the job is being sent.
If the indicator stays on, there is the data
to be printed out.
2.
User Tools/Counter
{{{{
❖❖❖❖
User Tools
Press to change the default settings
and conditions to meet your requirements.
P.11 “Adjusting Printer Features”,
⇒
P.23 “Adjusting System Settings”
❖❖❖❖
Counter
Press to check or print the total number of prints and copies made.
Panel Display
3.
Shows the operation status, error messages, and function menus.
4.
Clear Modes/Energy Saver
{{{{
Press this key for about 1 second to
switch to and from Energy Saver mode.
key
}}}}
key
}}}}
On
Program
8
Clear Modes/
Energy Saver
Enter
Clear/Stop
Interrupt
Sample Copy
Start
Main Power
5
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power off, press this switch again (the On
indicator goes off).
Function Status indicators
6.
These indicators show the status of each
function.
❖❖❖❖
Green
Indicates the function is working.
❖❖❖❖
Red
Indicates the function is interrupted
because of errors.
Press the Function key to switch the
panel display and check the error
message.
Function keys
7.
Press to change functions (Copy, Printer,
Document Server) shown on the panel
display. To use the printer function, press
the
Printer
{
Number keys
8.
key.
}
Use these keys to enter a numeric value.
Operation Switch
5.
Press this switch to turn the power on.
(the On indicator lights up). To turn the
8
Panel Display
Panel Display
The panel display shows operational status, error messages, and function
menus.
Important
Do not apply a strong shock or force of about 30 N (about 3 kgf) or more to
❒
the panel display. Otherwise, the display might be damaged.
Printer
2
• Press the
Screen
Contrast
Printer
{
key on the operational panel.
}
User Tools/
Counter
Online and Offline
❖❖❖❖
Online
The printer is ready to make a print.
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1.
[
Offline
Touch this key to change into Offline
mode.
key
]
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2
Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
❖❖❖❖
Offline
The printer is Offline.
1
2
TSPS740N
1.
[
Online
Touch this key to change into Online
mode.
2.
[
Job Reset
Touch this key to cancel print jobs.
key
]
key
]
10
Adjusting Printer Features
Accessing the Print er Features
Adjusting Printer Features
Press the
A
The User Tools main menu appears.
Touch the
B
The Printer Features menu appears.
Search for the desired menu and touch the key.
C
User Tools/Counter
{{{{
Screen
Contrast
[
Printer Features
User Tools/
Counter
key.
}}}}
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key on the panel display.
]
2
Change the settings by following the instructions on the panel display.
D
Then touch the
⇒ P.16 “Printer Features Parameters”
Note
: Touch to set the new settings and return to the previous menu.
[
]
OK
❒
❒
[
Cancel
ting.
: Touch to return to the previous menu without changing any set-
]
[
OK
key.
]
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Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
Exiting from User Tools
After changing the User Tools settings, go back to the User Tools main
A
menu.
2
Press the
B
Note
You can also exit from the User Tools by touching the
❒
User Tools/Counter
{{{{
Screen
Contrast
User Tools/
Counter
key.
}}}}
TSPS040N
Tools main menu.
key on the User
[
]
Exit
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Adjusting Printer Features
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Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
Printer Features Menu
PCL
PostScript
14
Paper Feed
Parallel
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