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PRINTER Option Type
650
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DOCUMENT SERVER™ 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.
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. We shall not be res ponsible for a ny loss of t he saved docum ents that result from mis takes, elec trostatic
or electric noises, or damages of the machine. We recommend to sa ve important data in your compu ter or to print them out in case they should be lost accidentally.
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manuals for this Machine.......................................................................... 1
Guide to Components............................................................................... 2
Mainframe............................ ......................................................................... 2
Operational Panel ................ ......................................................................... 3
Panel Display ................................................................... ............................. 4
1.What You Can Do with the Document Server
Overview..................................................................................................... 9
Useful Features ........................................................................................... 10
Features and Benefits............................................................................. 11
Proof Printing ......................... ..................................................................... 11
On Demand Printing.................................................................................... 14
Confidential Printing.................................................................................... 16
File Merge Printing...................................................................................... 18
Scanned File Printing............................................................... ................... 20
2.Sending Data to the Document Server
Overview................................................................................................... 23
The Required Settings ................. .................................... ........................... 24
Windows 95/98/3.1x/NT 4.0- Sending Data to t h e Document Server .. 25
PCL 6/5e..................................................................................................... 25
3.Scanning the Originals
Basic Procedure...................................................................................... 28
4.Printing Saved Documents
Basic Procedure...................................................................................... 30
Sample Printing ........................................................................................... 31
Print First Page ........................................................................................... 31
5.Deleting Saved Documents
Basic Procedure...................................................................................... 34
6.Setting Default Parameters (Document Server)
Accessing User Tools (Document Server)............................................ 36
Document Server Setting Parameters................................................... 37
Basic Tab.................................................................................................... 37
Document Manage Tab.................................. .................. ........................... 37
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7.Troubleshooting
Error Messages.......................................... .... ..... ..... ............................ .... 39
8.Appendix
Specifications.......................................................................................... 41
INDEX........................................................................................................ 42
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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 Document Server Reference, contains detailed instructions for using this machine as a Document Server.
To ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
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System Settings
Describes the procedures and functions for adjusting the settings and defaults of this machine for copier.
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Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
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Printer Reference
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma­chine as a printer.
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Document Server Reference (This Manual)
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a Document Server.
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Guide to Components

Mainframe

On
1. Auto Document Feeder (ADF)
The document feeder automatically feeds a stack of originals one by one.
2. Exposure Glass
Position originals here face down for scanning.
3. Main Power switch
Note
If the machine does not operate after
turning on the Operation Switch, check if the main power switch is turned on. If it is off, turn it on.
4. Operational Panel
Use to check the status of the machine, and to enter the desired jobs or settings.
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5. Operation Switch
Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator lights up).
To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).

Operational Panel

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1.
User Tools/Counter
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User tools
Press to change the default settings and conditions to meet your require­ments.
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Counter
Press to check or print the total num­ber of prints and copies made.
key
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2. Panel Display
Shows operation status, error messages, and function menus. ⇒ P.4
play”
3.
Clear Modes/Energy Saver
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Clear Modes
Press to clear the previously entered job settings.
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Energy Saver
Press this key for more than about 1 seconds to switch the machine to En­ergy Saver mode.
4.
Sample Copy
{{{{
Use this key to print a single sample set before starting a long print run using Sort function. ⇒ P.31
key
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“Sample Printing”
“Panel Dis-
key
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5. Main Power indicator
Lights up when the main power switch is turned on, and goes off when the switch is turned off.
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6. Operation Switch
Press this switch to turn the power on (the On indicator lights up).
To turn the power off, press this switch again (the On indicator goes off).
7. Function keys
Press to change functions (Copy, Printer, Document Server) shown on the panel display. To use the Document Server function, press the
Document Server
{
key.
}
8. Function Status indicators
These indicators show the status of each function.
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Green
Indicates the function is working.
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Red
Indicates the function is interrupted because of errors. Press the Function key to switch the panel display and check the error message.
9. Number keys
Use to enter a numeric value such as the desired number of prints and zooming ratio.
10.
Clear/Stop
{{{{
Press to cancel the number which are be­ing entered, or to stop scanning or print­ing.
key
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Start
key
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11.
{{{{
Press to start scanning or printing a doc­ument.
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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.
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Document Server initial display
Touch the
Document Server
{
key, and the Document Server initial display ap-
}
pears.
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The “Select File” menu
1.
[
Scan Originals
Touch to go to the “Saving” menu.
key
]
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the selected line is highlighted and the print priority is also shown.
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2. Document List
Shows the saved documents with the in­formation of User ID, File Name, how many pages it has, and when it was saved.
Touch the desired line to select the docu­ment. When any document is selected,
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Note
Touch the [
screen.
Touch the [
previous screen.
] key to go to the next
Next
T
] key to return to the
Prev
U
3. Memory
Shows the remaining capacity of memory as a percentage.
4.
[
Print 1st Page
Touch to print the 1st page of the selected document.
Note
This key appears only when any doc-
ument is selected.
key
]
5. Job information
•Page
Shows the number of the total pages of the selected documents.
•Q'ty
Shows the specified number of print sets.
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The “Saving” menu
•Copy Shows which set is being printed.
key
UUUU
key
]
Prev
keys
]
6.
[
Print Setting
Touch to go to the Set Job menu.
Note
This key appears only when any doc-
ument is selected.
7.
[
Touch to delete the selected document.
Note
This key appears only when any doc-
ument is selected.
8.
[
Touch to go to the next or the previous screen.
Delete
Next
TTTT
]
], [
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For more information on settings, refer to Copy Reference.
1.
[
Original Mode
Touch to select the mode to match the im­age type of your originals.
2.
[
Auto Image Density
Touch to have the machine to adjust the image density to match your originals.
key
]
key
]
3. Manual Image Density keys
Touch to adjust the image density manu­ally.
You can combine Auto and Manual Im­age density by touching one of these keys
when the Auto Image Density key is highlighted.
4.
[
Special Original
Touch to have the machine recognize how to feed your originals from the doc­ument feeder (ADF) when your originals are special, such as mixed sizes or thin paper.
5.
[
Auto Paper Select
Touch to have the machine select a suit­able size of paper automatically based on the original size and the scanning ratio.
key
]
]
key
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6. Manual Paper Select keys
Touch to select the desired paper size.
7.
[
Full Size
Touch to scan the full size image.
8.
[
Auto Reduce/Enlarge
Touch to have the machine choose the scanning ratio based on the paper and original sizes you select.
key
]
key
]
9. Preset Reduce/Enlarge keys
Touch to select a preset ratio.
10.
[
1 Sided Originals
Touch this key when scanning 1 sided originals.
Note
Set your originals in the correct direc-
tion. Otherwise, you might not make duplex printing correctly.
Refer to “Duplex – Making Two-Sided
Copies” in the Copy Reference.
key
]
11. 2 Sided Originals keys
Touch one of these keys when scanning the 2 sided originals according to the ori­entation of the images.
•Top to Top The pages of this orientation can be folded or bound along the vertical ax­is.
•Top to Bottom The pages of this orientation can be folded or bound along the horizontal axis.
Touch to erase the center margin of the original image.
• Erase Border Touch to erase the surrounding area of the original image.
• Centering Touch to move the image to the cen­ter.
Note
When you print the document
whose image was moved to the center using Centering function, you should use the same paper size as specified in the Saving menu. If the paper size specified in printing is different from that specified in saving, the image cannot be moved to the center correctly.
14.
[
Combine
Touch to combine multiple scanned doc­uments to be saved into one file.
15.
[
Reduce/Enlarge
Touch to reduce or enlarge the image to be saved into the Document Server.
16.
[
Check Modes
Touch to check the current settings.
17.
[
Scanning Complete
Touch to go to the “Select File” menu.
key
]
key
]
key
]
key
]
Note
Set your originals in the correct direc-
tion. Otherwise, you might not make duplex printing correctly.
Refer to “Duplex – Making Two-Sided
Copies” in the Copy Reference.
key
]
key
]
12.
[
Shrink & Center
Touch to reduce the image to 93 % of its original size with the center as reference.
13.
[
Edit Image
Touch to edit the scanned images using the following functions:
• Erase Center
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The “Set Job” menu
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For more information on settings, refer to Copy Reference.
1. File information
Shows User ID, File Name, and the prior­ity of the selected document(s).
Note
Use the [
next or previous file information.
2.
[
Use to see the next or previous file infor­mation.
TTTT
Next
], [
Next
T
UUUU
], [
Prev
] keys to see the
Prev
U
keys
]
Should be used if the pages are to be folded or bound along the horizontal axis.
Note
If you cannot make duplex printing
correctly, your originals might not have been set in the correct direction when scanning.
Refer to “Duplex – Making Two-Sided
Copies” in the Copy Reference.
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Note
The file information is shown in the
order of print priority.
3.
[
Select File
Touch to go to the “Select File” menu.
4.
[
Auto Paper Select
Touch to have the machine select a suit­able size of paper automatically based on the original size and the print ratio.
key
]
key
]
5. Manual Paper Select keys
Touch to select the desired paper size.
6.
[
1 Sided Print
Touch to print on one side of paper.
key
]
7. 2 Sided Print keys
Touch to print on both sides of paper.
•Top to Top Should be used if the pages are to be folded or bound along the vertical ax­is.
•Top to Bottom
key
]
key
]
8.
[
Cover/Slip Sheet
Touch to make setting for adding covers or slip sheets.
9.
[
Margin Adjust
Touch to adjust margins in printing the selected documents.
Note
Margin Adjust function is automati-
cally selected when you make Duplex printing.
10. Sort
Touch to make the print output delivered as sets in sequential order.
11. Rotate Sort
Touch to have every other print set rotat­ed by 90° and delivered to the tray.
Note
This key appears only when the opti-
cal Finisher is not installed.
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Refer to “Sort – Sorting Into Sets” in
the Copy Reference.
12. Stack
Touch to have prints assembled with each page set.
Note
This key appears only when the op-
tional Finisher is installed.
Refer to “Stack – Stacking Together
All Copies Of A Page” in the Copy Reference.
13. Staple
Touch one of the keys to have each print set stapled together at the position shown in the display.
Note
This key appears only when the op-
tional Finisher is installed.
Refer to “Staple” in the Copy Refer-
ence.
14. Punch
Touch to have each print set punched.
Note
This key appears only when the op-
tional Punch kit is installed in the op­tional Finisher.
Refer to “Punch” in the Copy Refer-
ence.
15.
[
Check Modes
Touch to check the current settings.
key
]
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