Ricoh AP305 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

15-5, 1 chome, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo Telephone: Tokyo 3479-3111

RICOH COLOR LASER AP305 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Overseas Affiliates

U.S.A.

RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 Phone: +1-973-882-2000

The Netherlands

RICOH EUROPE B.V. Groenelaan 3, 1186 AA, Amstelveen Phone: +31-(0)20-5474111

United Kingdom

RICOH UK LTD. Ricoh House, 1 Plane Tree Crescent, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 7HG Phone: +44-(0)181-261-4000

Germany

RICOH DEUTSCHLAND GmbH Mergenthalerallee 38-40, 65760 Eschborn Phone: +49-(0)6196-9060

France

RICOH FRANCE S.A. 383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle BP 307-92143 Clamart Cedex Phone: +33-(0)1-40-94-38-38

Spain

RICOH ESPAÑA S.A. Avda. Litoral Mar, 12-14, 08005 Barcelona Phone: +34-(0)93-295-7600

Italy

RICOH ITALIA SpA Via della Metallurgia 12, 37139 Verona Phone: +39-(0)45-8181500

Hong Kong

RICOH HONG KONG LTD. 23/F., China Overseas Building, 139, Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Phone: +852-2862-2888

Singapore

RICOH ASIA PACIFIC PTE.LTD. 260 Orchard Road, #15-01/02 The Heeren, Singapore 238855 Phone: +65-830-5888

Model number: G024–57 Printed in Japan UE USA G024-8607

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 before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Power Source

120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.

Operator Safety:

This machine is considered a CDRH clas s I lase r devi ce, safe for office/ EDP use. Th e ma chine con tains 10-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

Laser Safety:

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the fac tory or se rvice d epot when replace ment or the op tical subsyste m is required.

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.

Caution:

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

Do not attempt any mainte nance or troub leshooti ng other th an that ment ioned in this manual. Th is machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the Inch version. Ricoh shall not be resp onsib le for any damag e or exp ense that m ight res ult fr om the u se of part s other

than genuine Ricoh parts in your Ricoh office product. For good copy quality, Ricoh recommends that you use genuine Ricoh toner.

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 Model Number: G024–57 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 be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Network interface 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.

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:

aaaa

means POWER ON.

bbbb

means POWER OFF.

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 before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Power Source

120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.

Operator Safety:

This machine is considered a CDRH clas s I lase r devi ce, safe for office/ EDP use. Th e ma chine con tains 10-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

Laser Safety:

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the fac tory or se rvice d epot when replace ment or the op tical subsyste m is required.

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.

Caution:

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

Do not attempt any mainte nance or troub leshooti ng other th an that ment ioned in this manual. Th is machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the Inch version. Savin shall not be responsi ble for any damage or expens e that mi ght resul t from the us e of parts ot her

than genuine Savin parts in your Savin office product. For good copy quality, Savin recommends that you use genuine Savin toner.

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 Model Number: G024–57 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 be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Network interface 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.

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:

aaaa

means POWER ON.

bbbb

means POWER OFF.

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 before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

Power Source

120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above.

Operator Safety:

This machine is considered a CDRH clas s I lase r devi ce, safe for office/ EDP use. Th e ma chine con tains 10-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator.

Laser Safety:

The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) prohibits the repair of laser-based optical unit in the field. The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the fac tory or se rvice d epot when replace ment or the op tical subsyste m is required.

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.

Caution:

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

Do not attempt any mainte nance or troub leshooti ng other th an that ment ioned in this manual. Th is machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the Inch version. Gestetner shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts

other than genuine Gestetner parts in your Gestetner office product. For good copy quality, Gestetner recommends that you use genuine Gestetner toner.

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 Model Number: G024–57 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 be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Network interface 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.

In accordance with IEC 60417, this machine uses the following symbols for the main power switch:

aaaa

means POWER ON.

bbbb

means POWER OFF.

Trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

®

PostScript

is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems. Incorporated.

AppleTalk, Apple, and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks.

Notes:

Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine. Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please con-

tact your local dealer.

Notes:

The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:

• Microsoft

®

Windows® 95 operating system

®

Windows® 98 operating system

®

Windows® for Workgroups operating system Version 3.11

®

Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 4.0

®

Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0

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Safety Information

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When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed.

Safety During Operation

In this manual, the following important symbols are used:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

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WARNING:

•

Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord.

•

Disconnect the power plu g (by pulling the plug, not the cable ) if the power cable or plug becom es frayed or otherwise damag ed .

•

To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual.

•

Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following conditions exists:

•

You spill something into the equipment.

•

You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair.

•

Your equipment's cover has been damaged.

•

Do not incinerat e spi lled ton er or us ed tone r. To ner du st might ignit e when exposed to an open flame.

•

Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites.

•

If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them according to your lo cal regulations.

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CAUTION:

Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow,

•

and so on. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before you move the equip-

•

ment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.

When you disconnect the power plug from the wall socket, always pull the

•

plug (not the cable). Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall in-

•

side the equipment. Do not eat or swallow toner.

•

Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of reach of children.

•

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended

•

supply's wastes at a household waste a collection point. Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at an appropriate collection site.

Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and

•

functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer.

The inside of the machine could be very hot. Do not touch the parts with a

•

label indicating the “hot surface”. Otherwise, it could cause a personal burn. If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe

•

cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.

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Energy Star Program

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency.

The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming.

When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model.

This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode.

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Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode)

This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel. To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see P.95 “Making Printer Set- tings with the Operation Panel”.

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Specifications

Lower-power mode (Energy Saver mode)

Recycled Paper

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Power Consumption 45W or less Default Time 60 minutes

Please contact your sales or service representative for recommended recycled paper types that may be used in this machine.

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Color Guide

Color Printing Basics

Additive (Emitted) and Subtractive (Reflected) Color Models

All light is a mixture of red, green, and blue, which is normally called the RGB model. When red, green, and blue are of equal intensities, the RGB color model produces white.

red

green

blue

Note

RGB is also called additive or emitted color. The colors on your computer

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screen are produced by varying the intensities of RGB.

Printed color is a mixture of cyan, magenta, and yellow, which is normally called the CMY color model. When mixed in equal proportions the CMY color model produces black.

yellow

cyan

magenta

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Note

CMY is also called subtractive or reflective color. Your printer uses CMY ton-

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er plus K (black) toner (CMYK color model) to provide full color printing.

The colors of the RGB color model can be mixed to produce the cyan, magenta, and yellow of the CMY color model and vice versa. Two colors of one model are mixed to produce the color of the other model (mixing blue and green produces cyan, for example). The remaining color is the compliment of the color produced (red in this example). Complimentary colors are: red and cyan, green and magenta, blue and yellow.

yellow magenta

green

red

blue

cyan

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Printed Color

Your printer produces full-color output using four toner colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. These four colors make up the CMYK color model.

Note

Mixing CMY in equal proportions should hypothetically produce pure black,

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but imperfections in the ink cause an equal measure of these colors to produce a muddy or dark brown. Black toner is added to the color model in order to make it possible to produce pure black.

If an image consisted of nothing by cyan, for example, cyan toner would be used by itself and there would be no problem producing the desired color. Full-color printing, on the other hand, requires reproduction of tens of thousands of subtle colors. These can be produced by controlling the relative proportions of the CMYK toner particles printed within a unit area.

Relatively dense and light shades of the same color also can be reproduced by controlling the volume of toner in a unit area.

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Example of Color Adjustments Using the Printer Driver

The following provides a number of examples to show you what happens when you change the various color settings provided in the printer driver.

Resolution

Resolution is the number of dots the printer can print within one inch. Resolution is expressed in units of dpi, which stands for dots per inch. The higher the resolution, the better the quality of the printed image.

Note

Printing at a high resolution takes longer and requires more printer memory.

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600 dpi

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300 dpi

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Edge Smoothing

Edge Smoothing is a technique used for improving the print quality of text and graphics. Indentations in curved lines are automatically smoothed to produce a clearer appearance.

Limitation

Printing photographs or images containing gradations may result in a change

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in image quality with Edge Smoothing on.

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Auto:

Edge Smoothing is effective. However, this setting is ignored when lected for the

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Off:

Edge Smoothing is not effective.

[

Color Level

on the

]

[

Color Setting

tab.

]

[

2 bit

is se-

]

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Toner Saving

Turning on Toner Saving reduces the amount of toner used for printing. This setting does not help to improve printout quality, but instead is used when printing preliminary drafts of a document.

Limitation

Turning on the Toner Saving can cause output to become blurred and result

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in very thin lines not printing at all. It can cause colors to be different than expected when printing color.

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Off

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On

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Image Prin ting

This setting lets you select the resolution for printing of image data.

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Standard

All image data with a resolution greater than 300 dpi is printed at 300 dpi.

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Fast

All image data with a resolution greater than 150 dpi is printed at 150 dpi. This increases printing speed, but can make image data appear rough.

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Fine

Prints image data at the resolution set in age data with a resolution greater than 300 dpi is printed at 300 dpi. If 600 dpi is selected, all image data with a resolution greater than 600 dpi is printed at 600 dpi. This slows down printing speed, but produces the best quality.

[

Resolution

. If 300 dpi is selected, all im-

]

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Color Adjustments Using the Pri nter Driver

The following provides a number of examples to show you what happens when you change the various color settings provided in the printer driver. The colors produced by the printer do not exactly match those you see on your monitor. This is because the computer uses the emitted color model (RGB) while the printer uses the reflected color model (CMYK). The color settings provide a number of controls that you can use to bring printed colors closer to what they look like on your monitor. You can also use these settings to perform color correction, which changes the clarity of the image.

Reference

See the printer driver's online help for details about making this setting.

Color Correction

Use these settings to adjust the color correction pattern.

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Off

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Vivid

This setting enhances the basic colors for text and graphics. This setting is best for printing tables, graphs, and presentation materials that contain color.

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Photographic

This setting enhances midtone colors similar to those seen in photographs.

Color Level

Use to set the number of colors used per dot. ( colors than

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1 bit

❖❖❖❖

2 bit

[

1 bit

)

]

uses a greater number of

[

]

2 bit

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Brightness

This setting controls the overall brightness of the image. Moving the slider to the plus (+) side increases brightness, while moving it to the minus (-) side decreases brightness.

Contrast

This setting controls the range between the darkest and lightest shade of an image. Moving the slider to the plus (+) side decreases the range and makes contrast stronger, while moving it to the minus (-) side expands the range.

Saturation

This setting controls the purity of a color. Moving the slider to the plus (+) side increases saturation and makes colors more vivid, while moving it to the minus (-) side decreases saturation.

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Color Balance

These settings let you control the relative intensity of the individual colors of the additive color model (red, green, blue).

Note

The position of the color bar also affects the complementary color relation-

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ship. Red, for example, is printed using magenta and yellow toner, so increasing the level of red also decreases the level of cyan.

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Manuals for Your Printer

There are two manuals that describe the procedures separately for the installation of your printer and for the operation and maintenance of your printer and its optional equipment.

To enhance safe and efficient operation of your printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.

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Quick Installation Guide

Describes the procedures for installing your printer.

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Operating Instructions (this manual)

Describes the procedures and necessary information on setting up and using your printer and its optional equipment.

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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 which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

* 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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1. Getting Acquainted

Guide to the Printer

Exterior-Fron t View

12 3 4 5 6 7

8

9

1. Power Switch

Use this switch to turn printer power on and off.

2. Fuser Oil Bottle Cover

Open this cover when replacing the fuser oil bottle.

3. Output Tray

Printed pages are stacked here.

4. Output Tray Extender

Pull out this extender when printing on long paper.

5. Operation Panel

Contains keys for printer operation and a panel display that shows the printer status.

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8. Left Cover

Open this cover when replacing the toner cartridge.

9. Inset Grips

Hold the printer at the location indicated in the illustration when transporting it. Note that there are four grips, two on the left side and two on the right side of the printer.

6. Front Cover Release Button

Use this button to open the front cover.

7. Front Cover

Open this cover when accessing the inside of the printer.

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10. Bypass tray

Use to print onto thick paper, OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, custom size paper as well as plain paper. When printing on custom size paper, printer driver settings are required.

11. Paper Tray

Load paper into this tray for printing.

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Exterior-Rear View

Guide to the Printer

3 4

5

1. Paper Exit Cover

Open this cover when removing misfed paper at the fusing unit.

2. Ozone Filter

This filter reduces the amount of ozone that is discharged into the air.

3. Ventilator

This hole allow air to circulate, preventing components inside the printer from overheating.

Important

Do not leave the ventilator ob-

❒

structed or blocked. Doing so creates the danger of malfunction due to overheating.

4. Parallel Interface Connector

Plug the interface cable that connects the printer to your computer into this connector.

Important

Rating voltage of the parallel inter-

❒

face connector for the computer; Max. DC 5V.

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5. Back Plates

Remove to install some options.

Important

Rating voltage of the network in-

❒

terface connector for the network; Max. DC 5V.

Rating voltage of the parallel inter-

❒

face connector for the computer; Max. DC 5V.

6. Ventilator

This hole allow air to circulate, preventing components inside the printer from overheating.

Important

Do not leave the ventilator ob-

❒

structed or blocked. Doing so creates the danger of malfunction due to overheating.

7. Power Connector

Connect the power cord to this connector.

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Getting Acquainted

Interior

1

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1. Toner Cartridge

2. Fuser Oil Bottle

This bottle holds oil used for fusing toner to the paper.

3. Ozone Filters

These filters reduce the amount of ozone that is discharged into the air.

Do not rotate the gear on the right side

❒

of the printer. Otherwise, the inside belt gets damaged.

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4. Charger

5. Waste Toner Bottle

This bottle is a receptacle for waste toner generated during the printing process.

6. Photoconductor Unit

This contains a photoconductor unit that is used to compose the image being printed.

Note

Screws are used to hold the photocon-

❒

ductor unit in place. Be sure to remove the screws before attempting to remove the unit.

The condition of the photoconductor

❒

unit belt directly affects output appearance and quality. Always be careful to prevent the green film in this unit from becoming dirty or damaged. And do not touch the black belt.

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Guide to the Printer

Operation Panel

Important

Never press any operation panel keys while the Data In indicator is flashing

❒

on the operation panel.

3 415

2

On Line

Reset

Escape

1

Power Error Data In

1. Panel Display

The display shows the current status of the printer and error messages.⇒ P.56

“Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel”

2. On Line indicator

Tells you whether the printer is on-line or off-line.

Stays on while the printer is on-line (a state in which the printer can receive data from the computer).

Stays off when the printer is off-line (a state in which printer cannot receive data).

3.

On Line

{{{{

Press this key to switch the printer between on-line and off-line conditions.

4.

Reset

{{{{

Pressing this key when the printer is offline resets the printer to its power on default settings.

Pressing this key during the on-line condition cancels the ongoing print job.

}}}}

key

}}}}

key

Menu Media

Enter

6

987

}}}}

key

}}}}

key

}}}}

key

}}}}

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key

keys

121110

5.

Escape

{{{{

Press this key to return to the previous condition on the panel display.

6.

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Use these keys to increase or decrease values on the panel display when making settings.

7.

Menu

{{{{

Press this key to make and check the printer settings.

8.

Media

{{{{

Use this key to select a tray, change the paper size, and to make other setting for printing.

9.

Enter

{{{{

Press this key to execute menu items selected on the panel display.

10. Power indicator

Stays on while the printer power is on. Stays off when the power is turned off or while the printer is in the Energy Saver mode.

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Getting Acquainted

11. Error indicator

Lights up whenever any printer error occurs. A message describing the cause of the error also appears on the panel display.⇒ P.56 “Error & Status Messages on

the Operation Panel”

12. Data In indicator

Blinks while the printer is receiving data from a computer.

Stays on if there is data to be printed.

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Turning the Printer On and Off

Turning On the Printer

A Make sure that the power cord is

securely plugged into the wall socket and the printer.

B Set the printer's power switch to

the On position.

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After turning on the printer, it takes about seven minutes to warm up before being able to print. The following message appears on the operation panel.

Turning Off the Pri nter

A Confirm that the Data In and the

Error indicators are off.

Note

The Data In indicator blinks

❒

while receiving data from the computer and remains lit when printing. Do not turn off the printer while it is receiving data or printing.

When the Error indicator lights

❒

up, a printer error has occurred. Use the message that appears on the operation panel to troubleshoot the problem.

B Set the printer's power switch to

the Off position.

1

IPDL-C Warming Up

When the printer is turned on, the Power indicator will blink repeatedly. Once it stops blinking and remains on, you will be able to send data from the computer to the printer. When the following message appears on the operation panel, the printer will be able to begin printing.

IPDL-C Ready

The Power indicator turns off.

Note

After printing, wait for about

❒

two minutes before turning off the printer. The printer uses this time to maintain itself. Turning off the printer immediately after printing may, over time, reduce the print quality.

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8

2. Installing Options

R

CAUTION:

Make sure to turn off the printer and wait for about 30 minutes before in-

•

stalling options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn. It is recommended that at least two persons are used to lift the machine.

•

Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury. When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides of the machine.

•

Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury.

CAUTION:

When you move the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall socket

•

to avoid a fire or an electric shock.

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2

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Available Options

The following options can be installed to your printer.

Reference

For more information on the options, see P.118 “Options”. Do not use options other than those specified in this manual.

1

2

3

4

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1. Interface Board

• Network Interface Board Type305 ⇒ P.15

• IEEE 1284 Parallel Type305 ⇒ P.17

2. Memory Unit ⇒

• Memory Unit Type204 (16MB) (SIMM)

• Memory Unit Type204 (32MB) (SIMM)

3. RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305 ⇒

4. Paper Feed Unit Type305 ⇒

Note

It is impossible to install more than two paper feed units to your printer at a time.

❒

⇒ P.11

⇒⇒

⇒ P.13

⇒⇒

⇒ P.19

⇒⇒

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Installing the Memory Unit (SIMM)

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Installing the Memory Unit (SIMM)

CAUTION:

Make sure to turn off the printer

•

and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn.

Important

The memory unit can be damaged

❒

by small amounts of static electricity. Before touching it, touch something metal to discharge static electricity from you.

A Turn off the printer's power

switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer.

B Remove screws and remove the

left back plate.

slot (BBBB). It should make an audible click as it pops into place.

2

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D Attach the back plate to its origi-

nal position, and fasten it with screws that were removed in step BBBB.

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Note

A coin can be used to remove

❒

the screws.

C Make sure that the notch in the

memory unit is on the bottom side. Insert the memory unit perpendicular to the slot (AAAA). Then tilt it to the left so that it is 30 degrees from perpendicular to the

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Note

A coin can be used to fasten the

❒

screws.

E Plug the printer's power cord

back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer's power switch.

F Print a configuration page to con-

firm that the memory unit is properly installed.

Reference

⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

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2

Installing Options

Note

You can check if the memory

❒

unit is installed properly by checking the “Total Installed RAM” item of the “Reference” on the configuration page.

If the memory unit is not prop-

❒

erly installed, repeat steps A to F again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative.

Important

To make the printer recognize

❒

the installed option properly, you must set up the option with the printer driver. Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Op-

tions”, Windows 3.1x ⇒ P.38 “Setting Up Options”, Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.41 “Setting Up Op-

tions”

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Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305

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Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305

CAUTION:

Make sure to turn off the printer

•

and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn.

Important

The RICOH-SCRIPT2 can be dam-

❒

aged by small amounts of static electricity. Before touching it, touch something metal to remove static electricity from you.

Note

For this printer, use only RICOH-

❒

SCRIPT2 Type305.

Note

A coin can be used to remove

❒

the screws.

D Make sure that the notch in the

module is on the right side. Tilt the module to 30 degrees from perpendicular to the slot and slide it into the slot (AAAA). Then push it in until it makes an audible click as it pops into place (BBBB).

2

A Check the contents of the box for

the following items.

• DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)

• Installation Guide

• Operating Instructions

B Turn off the printer's power

switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer.

C Remove screws and remove the

right back plate.

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E Attach the back plate to its origi-

nal position, and fasten it with screws that were removed in step CCCC.

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Note

A coin can be used to fasten the

❒

screws.

F Plug the printer's power cord

back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer's power switch.

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Installing Options

G Print a configuration page to con-

firm that the RICOH-SCRIPT2 is properly installed.

Reference

⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

2

Note

You can check if the module is

❒

installed properly by checking the “Firmware Version” item of the “Reference” on the configuration page.

If the RICOH-SCRIPT2 is not

❒

properly installed, repeat steps B to G again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative.

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Installing Network Interface Board Type305

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Installing Network Interface Board Type305

CAUTION:

Make sure to turn off the printer

•

and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn.

Note

Use a shielded twisted-pair (STP)

❒

network interface cable. The network interface board can

❒

be attached to either the left or the right side of the back of your printer. This procedure is for attaching to the left side.

You cannot install two network in-

❒

terface boards at a time.

A Check the contents of the box for

the following items.

• Network interface board

• Ferrite core

Note

A coin can be used to remove

❒

the screws.

D Insert the network interface

board into the slot and fasten it with screws that were removed in step CCCC, as shown in the illustration.

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Note

A coin can be used to fasten the

❒

screws.

2

• Installation Guide

B Turn off the printer's power

switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer.

C Remove screws and remove the

left back plate.

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E Loop the network interface cable.

The loop should be about 15 cm (6”) from the end of the cable on the end closest to the printer.

F Attach the ferrite core to the loop.

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2

Installing Options

G Attach the network interface ca-

ble to the network interface connector of the printer.

Important

Rating voltage of the network

❒

interface connector for the network; Max. DC 5V.

H Connect the other end of the net-

work interface cable to the network.

I Plug the printer's power cord

back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer's power switch.

J Print a configuration page to con-

firm that the network interface board is properly installed.

Reference

⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

Note

You can check if the network in-

❒

terface board is installed properly by checking the “Network” item of the “Status List” on the configuration page.

If the network interface board is

❒

not properly installed, repeat steps B to J again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative.

After installing the network in-

❒

terface properly, set up the printer's network environment using the operation panel. ⇒ P.23 “Configuring the Printer for

the Network with the Operation Panel”

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Installing the IEEE 1284 Parallel Type305

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Installing the IEEE 1284 Parallel Type305

CAUTION:

Make sure to turn off the printer

•

and wait for about 30 minutes before installing options. Not waiting for the printer to cool down can result in a burn.

Note

The parallel interface board can be

❒

attached to either the left or the right side of the back of your printer. This procedure is for attaching to the left side.

You cannot install two parallel in-

❒

terface boards at a time.

A Check the contents of the box for

the following items.

• Parallel interface board

• Installation Guide

B Turn off the printer's power

switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer.

C Remove screws and remove the

left back plate.

with screws that were removed in step CCCC, as shown in the illustration.

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Note

A coin can be used to fasten the

❒

screws.

E Attach the interface cable to the

parallel interface connector of the printer. Secure the cable with the metal fittings.

Important

Rating voltage of the parallel in-

❒

terface connector for the computer; Max. DC 5V.

F Attach the other end of the inter-

face cable to the interface connector of the computer, and secure the cable.

2

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Note

A coin can be used to remove

❒

the screws.

D Insert the IEEE 1284 Parallel

Type305 into the slot and fasten it

G Plug the printer's power cord

back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer's power switch.

H Print a configuration page to con-

firm that parallel interface board is properly installed.

Reference

⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

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2

Installing Options

Note

You can check if the board is in-

❒

stalled properly by checking the “Option Interface” item of the “Reference” on the configuration page.

If the board is not properly in-

❒

stalled, repeat steps B to H again. If you fail again, contact your sales or service representative.

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Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305

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Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305

CAUTION:

It is recommended that at least

•

two persons are used to lift the machine. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury.

When lifting the machine, use

•

the inset grips on both sides of the machine. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury.

•

When moving the printer, be

•

sure to keep it level to avoid spilling the fuser oil. If oil is spilt, wipe it with alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily surfaces can create the danger of slipping and personal injury.

Important

If your printer is equipped with

❒

the optional tray, do not pull out more than one tray with paper at a time. If you do, the printer might tilt forward.

C Move the printer to make install-

ing space.

Important

Be careful to lift the printer as

❒

the right front side of the printer is significantly heavier than the left front side.

D Remove the paper feed unit from

the box, and remove the styrofoam packing and the bag from the side covers.

2

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Note

It is impossible to install more than

❒

two paper feed units to your printer at a time.

A Check the contents of the box for

the following items.

• Paper feed unit

• Installation Guide

B Turn off the printer's power

switch and remove all cables and cords from the printer.

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Installing Options

2

E Remove both pieces of adhesive

tape.

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F Pull out the paper tray, and re-

move the padding.

I Place the printer on the paper

feed unit.

Align the printer onto the 4 upright pins on the paper feed unit and then lower it gently.

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J Connect all of cables that were re-

moved in step BBBB.

K Plug the printer's power cord

back into the printer and the wall socket. Turn on the printer's power switch.

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G Remove the ring attached to the

red tag.

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H If installing two paper feed units,

place one paper feed unit on the other paper feed unit at first. If installing only one paper feed unit, go to step IIII.

Align the paper feed unit onto the 4 upright pins on the other paper feed unit.

L Print a configuration page to con-

firm that the paper feed unit is properly installed.

Reference

⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

Note

You can check if the paper feed

❒

unit is installed properly by checking the “Tray2” and “Tray3” items of the “Printer Information” on the configuration page.

If the paper feed unit does not

❒

work, follow the above instructions to reinstall it. If it still does not work, contact your sales or service representative.

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Important

To make the printer recognize

❒

the installed option properly, you must set up the option with the printer driver. Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Op-

tions”, Windows 3.1x ⇒ P.38 “Setting Up Options”, Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.41 “Setting Up Op-

tions”

After installing the paper feed

❒

unit properly, set up the paper size. ⇒ P.49 “Loading Paper”

Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305

2

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2

Installing Options

22

3.

Configuring the Printer for the

Network with the Operation Panel

Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

After installing the optional network interface board, configure it for the network using the printer's operation panel.

Note

If you want to print from your

❒

Macintosh computer, the optional RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305 is required.

The following table shows the operation panel settings and their default settings. These are included in the ”System Menu”.

Items Default

32 IP Address 011.022.033.044

33 Subnet Mask 000.000.000.000

34 Gateway Add

(Gateway Address)

35 Access CTL.

(Access Control Address)

36 Access Mask

(Access Control Mask)

37 Net Boot

(Network Boot)

38 Frame NW

(Frame type NetWare)

39 Active PTL.

(Active Protocol)

A Press B Press

Menu

{{{{ {{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

.

}}}}

until the following

000.000.000.000

None

Auto Select

All Active

message appears.

<Menu> j System Menu l

C Press

{{{{

Enter

.

}}}}

D Select the protocol you want to

use. You can select one of items on the table below.

Menu item on the

panel display

All Active (Default Setting)

None 

TCP/IP Only

NetWare Only

TCP & NetWare

EtherTalk Only

TCP & EtherTalk

NetW & EtherTalk

TCP & NW & EtherTk NetBEUI Only 

TCP & NetBEUI

NetW & NetBEUI

TCP & NW & NB

ETalk & NetBEUI

TCP & ETK & NB

NW & ETK & NB

•' means that this protocol is active.

• Blank cell means that this protocol is not active.

•  means that this protocol is not supported.

*1

TCP/IP

*2

NetWare

*3

EtherTalk

*4

NetBEUI: NetBEUI appears on the panel display, but it is not supported.

Active Protocol

*1

*2

TCP

NW

'''

'

''

'''

'

''

*3

ET

NB



   

'

  

   

'

 

*4

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Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

3

Note

It is recommended that you do

❒

not select protocols that are not used on your network.

Limitation

If you want to select EtherTalk,

❒

you should install the optional RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305.

A Press

ing message appears.

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

until the follow-

<System Menu> j

39.Active PTL. l

B Press

The current setting appears on the panel display.

{{{{

Enter

.

}}}}

<Active PTL.> j *All Active l

C Press

col you want to use appears.

D Press

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Enter

{{{{

until the proto-

.

}}}}

A Press

ing message appears.

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

until the follow-

<System Menu> j

32.IP Address l

B Press

The current IP address appears on the panel display.

Enter

{{{{

.

}}}}

011.022.033.044 j jl/#

C Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

most digit of the IP address.

to specify the left-

111.022.033.044 j jl/#

D Press

The pointer (U) moves to the next digit as shown.

Enter

{{{{

.

}}}}

111.022.033.044 j jl/#

E If you use TCP/IP, you should as-

sign the IP address to your printer.

Note

To get the IP address for your

❒

printer, contact your network administrator.

If you use TCP/IP, you should

❒

assign the IP address to your printer.

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Note

You can return the pointer

❒

(U) to the previous (left) digit by pressing

If you press

❒

the pointer (U) is on the leftmost position, the specified IP address is reset.

E Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

ond digit of the IP address.

Escape

{

Escape

{

to specify the sec-

.

}

191.022.033.044 j jl/#

F Press

Enter

{{{{

.

}}}}

when

Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

G Repeat steps EEEE and FFFF to spec-

ify the rest digit of the IP address.

191.168.015.016 j

Check if the pointer (U) is at the rightmost digit, press

Enter

{

to

}

register the IP address you specified.

<System Menu> j

32.IP Address l

F If you use TCP/IP, you should as-

sign “33.Subnet Mask”, “34. Gateway Add”, “35.Access CTL” and “36.Access Mask” using the same procedure for specifying the IP

address. ⇒⇒⇒⇒ P.26

“Address”

G If you use TCP/IP, you should

make settings for “37.Net Boot”.

You can select how to assign the printer's address using the computer. Select one of items on the table below.

Menu item on

the panel display

ARP+PING

ARP & RARP

ARP & BOOTP

APR & RARP & BOOT

None (Default Setting)

RARP+TFTP

BOOTP

RARP & BOOTP

DHCP

*1

ARP+PING

*2

RARP+TFTP

*3

BOOTP

*4

DHCP

Available method

*1

*2

AR

RA

' '' '' '''

'

''

BO

*3

DH

'

*4

'

Note

You should set up your server,

❒

if you want to use “RARP+TFTP”, “BOOTP”, or “DHCP”.

A Press

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

until the follow-

ing message appears.

<System Menu> j

37.Net Boot l

B Press

Enter

{{{{

The current setting appears on the panel display.

.

}}}}

<Net Boot> j *None l

C Press

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

you want to use appears.

D Press

Enter

{{{{

until the method

.

}}}}

H If you use NetWare, select the

frame type for NetWare.

Select one of items below if necessary.

• Auto Select (Default)

• Ethernet 802.3

• Ethernet 802.2

• Ethernet2

• Ethernet SNAP

Note

Usually, use the default setting

❒

(“Auto Select”). However if you select “Auto Select”, the frame type detected by the printer first is adopted. If your network can use more than two frame types, the printer may fail to select the correct frame type, if the “Auto Select” is selected. In this case, select the appropriate frame type.

3

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Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

3

A Press

ing message appears.

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

until the follow-

<System Menu> j

38.Frame NW l

B Press

The current setting appears on the panel display.

{{{{

Enter

.

}}}}

<Frame NW> j *Auto Select l

C Press

type you want to use appears.

D Press E Press

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Enter

{{{{

On Line

{{{{

until the frame

.

}}}}

.

}}}}

I Reset the printer to implement

the settings. A Press

line condition. The On Line indicator turns off.

B Press

On Line

{{{{

Reset

{{{{

to enter the off-

}}}}

.

}}}}

J Print the configuration page to

check settings you have made.

A Press B Press

Print” appears.

C After confirming that “Con-

fig.Page” is on the display, press

D Press

The configuration page is now printed. Check the contents of the configuration page.

E Press

The normal display screen appears.

Menu

{{{{

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Enter

{{{{

Enter

{{{{

On Line

{{{{

.

}}}}

until the ”List

}}}}

.

}}}}

.

}}}}

Address

----

❖❖❖❖

Subnet Mask

A number used to mathematically “mask” or hide the IP addresses on the network by eliminating those parts of the address that are alike for all the machines on the network.

❖❖❖❖

Gateway Address

A gateway is a connection or interchange point that connects two networks. A gateway address is for the router or host computer used as a gateway.

Note

To get the addresses, contact

❒

your network administrator. If you do not know the address-

❒

es, please use the default settings.

❖❖❖❖

Access Control Address and Access Control Mask

Access Control Address and Access Control Mask are used to control the IP addresses that have access to the computer used for printing, with the IP address. If it is not necessary for you to control the access rights, select “0.0.0.0”.

Note

When the Access Control Ad-

❒

dress settings coincide with the masked result of the IP address of the computer, print jobs from that IP address can be accepted by the network interface board.

For example, if you assign

❒

192.168.15.16 as the Access Control Address to the network interface board, the combination of the Access Control Mask and

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Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

IP address that can have access are as follows.

Access Control

Mask

0. 0. 0. 0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

255. 0. 0. 0 192.xxx.xxx.xxx

255.255. 0. 0 192.168.xxx.xxx

255.255.255. 0 192.168. 15.xxx

255.255.255.255 192.168. 15. 16

Limitation

These settings control only

❒

IP Address that

have access

printing requests.

3

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Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

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4. Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Before Installing the Printer Driver

To print, you must first install software called a printer driver on your computer. The required printer driver is supplied on the CD-ROM that comes with your printer.

Preparation

Set up the printer and connect it to your computer as described in the "Quick Installation Guide". The procedures in this section assume that the printer is connected to your printer by a parallel interface cable.

Important

Some applications require their own specific settings, which may be different

❒

from those provided by the printer driver. Be sure to check the documentation that comes with your applications for details.

Considerable hard disk space is required on your computer for printing com-

❒

plex documents.

Note

All of the procedures in this manual assume that you are familiar with gener-

❒

al Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the documentation that comes with Windows for details.

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Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Installing the Printer Drivers

Limitation

The printer drivers supplied with this printer do not support operation under

❒

a system running WindowsNT with a RISC based processor (MIPS R Series, Alpha AXP, Power PC).

Note

Recommended PC requirements.

❒

• Memory: 32MB or more

• CPU: Pentium® 100MHz or more

• Free Hard disk space: 100MB or more

4

❖❖❖❖

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows 95 operating system

• Microsoft Windows 98 operating system

• Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system 3.1x

• Microsoft Windows NT Server network operating system Version4.0

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system Version4.0

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Windows 95/98 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Preparation

Before starting installation, be sure to carefully read the README file that is on the CD-ROM containing the printer driver.

Important

Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system

❒

at the same time. When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Normally you can use plug and play to install the printer driver. If your system does not support plug and play, add the printer from the

❖❖❖❖

Plug and Play

Plug and play automatically makes the required software settings whenever it detects that a new peripheral device has been connected to the computer. Plug and play operates when the following conditions are present.

[

Printers

window.

]

4

• The computer supports plug and play (see the computer's documentation for details).

• The printer is connected to the computer by a bi-directional interface cable.

• Printer power is turned on first, and then the computer is turned on.

❖❖❖❖

Printer Driver Installation

Read the README file.

A

Turn on the printer.

B

Turn on the computer.

C

Install the driver in accordance with the instructions that appear on your

D

computer screen.

•If the

• If Windows 95/98 starts normally. ⇒ P.34 “Installing the Printer Driver

[

New Hardware Found

lation 1”

[

Device Driver Wi zard

Without Using Plug and Play”

dialog appears. ⇒ P.32 “Plug and Play Instal-

]

appears. ⇒ P.33 “Plug and Play Installation 2”

]

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4

Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play

Preparation

Check to make sure that the printer is connected properly to your computer, and that computer power is turned off.

A Turn on the printer's power switch. B Turn on your computer.

Continue with one of the procedures below in accordance with what appears on your computer's screen.

Note

What happens after you turn on your computer depends on which version

❒

of Windows 95/98 you are running and on your system setup.

❖❖❖❖

When the [New Hardware Found] dialog appears

The dialog indicates that plug and play is working. Continue with the procedure under P.32 “Plug and Play Installation 1”.

❖❖❖❖

When the [Device Driver Wizard] appears

This indicates that plug and play is working. Continue with the procedure under P.33 “Plug and Play Installation 2” .

❖❖❖❖

When Windows 95/98 starts normally

This indicates that plug and play is not working. Continue with the procedure under P.34 “Installing the Printer Driver Without Using Plug and Play”.

Plug and Play Installation 1

Use the following procedure to install the printer when the dialog appears after you turn on the printer and then your computer.

[

New Hardware Found

A Insert the CD-ROM that comes with the printer, into your computer's CD-

ROM drive.

B Click

The Windows 95/98 printer driver is on the following directory on the CDROM: DRIVERS\IPDL_C\WIN95_98.

[

Browse

C Select the CD-ROM drive using the D In the

nally, click

[

Folders

.

]

box, double-click

]

.

[

]

OK

[

Drives

[

DRIVERS

list box.

]

], [

IPDL_C

and then

]

[

WIN95_98

. Fi-

]

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Windows 95/98 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

E Click

The installer copies the printer driver files from the CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk.

[

OK

.

]

F Restart Windows after completing the installation.

Important

If your printer is equipped with certain options (ex. paper feed unit or

❒

memory unit), you should set up the options with the printer driver. ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Options”

Plug and Play Installation 2

Use the following procedure to install the printer when the appears after you turn on the printer and then your computer.

[

Device Driver Wizard

A Insert the CD-ROM that comes with the printer into your computer's CD-

ROM drive, and then click

B Click

[

Finish

.

]

C Change the name of the printer, if you want, and then click D If the next dialog appears, click

[

]

[

OK

[

Finish

.

]

.

]

4

E If the next dialog asking you to specify the CD-ROM drive appears, select

the CD-ROM drive from the listbox. Finally, click

[

OK

.

]

F Follow the instructions on the screen. G Restart Windows after completing the installation.

Important

If your printer is equipped with certain options (ex. paper feed unit or

❒

memory unit), you should set up the options with the printer driver. ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Options”

33

Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Installing th e Printer Driver Without Using Plug and Play

Turn on the printer and then your computer, and then use the following procedure to install the printer driver.

A Close all applications that are currently running.

4

B Click

The

[

Printers

C Double-click the

The

[

Add Printer Wizard

D Click

A dialog for specifying the port where the printer is connected appears.

E After confirming that the

A dialog for selecting the printer manufacturer and model name appears.

F Click

A dialog for driver installation from a disk appears.

, point to

[

]

Start

]

.

[

]

Have Disk

[

Settings

window appears.

[

Add Printer

.

]

appears.

]

[

Local Printer

, and then click

]

icon.

option is selected, click

]

[

Printers

.

]

.

[

]

ROM drive.

H Click

The Windows 95/98 printer driver is on the following directory on the CDROM: DRIVERS\IPDL_C\WIN95_98.

I Use the

[

Browse

[

]

Drives

.

listbox to select the CD-ROM drive.

]

J In the

nally , click

K Click

[

Folders

[

OK

box, double-click

]

.

]

[

OK

.

]

[

DRIVERS

], [

IPDL_C

and then

]

[

WIN95_98

L Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install by clicking

it, and then click

A port selection dialog appears.

M In the

[

Available Ports

.

]

N Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click

34

.

[

]

[

Printer Port

by clicking it, and then click

]

[

]

.

]

Windows 95/98 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

O Specify whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click

The printer driver files are copied from the CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk.

P If you are asked if you restart Windows, select

restart Windows after completing the installation.

. If you are not asked,

[

]

Yes

[

Finish

Q After Windows restarts, set up any options you have installed on the print-

er.

Reference

⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Options”

Setting Up Options

Note

When setting up options, you should access the

❒

from Windows. You cannot set up options when accessing the

dialog from an application.

]

tions

A Click

The

[

Printers

[

Start

, point to

]

window appears.

]

[

Settings

, and then click

]

[

Installable Options

[

Printers

.

]

[

dialog

]

Installable Op-

.

]

4

B Select the icon of the printer you want to use by clicking it. On the

menu, click

C Click

The

[

Installable Options

D Use the

Specifying the wrong tray here will make it impossible to use your tray correctly.

E Use the

stalled on the printer.

Specifying the wrong amount of memory here may cause printing problems. Be sure to change this setting whenever you add more memory.

Reference

You can find out how much memory is currently stored in memory by printing a Configuration Page on the printer. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Config-

uration Page”

F Click G Click

[ [

[

Properties

tab, and then click

]

Setup

[

Option Tray

[

Total Printer Memory

to close the dialog.

]

OK

to close the printer's Properties dialog.

]

OK

.

]

[

Installable Options

dialog appears.

]

listbox to specify the optional tray unit.

]

listbox to specify how much memory is in-

]

.

]

[

File

]

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Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Canceling a Print Job

A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows Task Bar.

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.

B Select the name of the job you want to cancel by clicking it.

4

C On the

❒

[

Document

Note

You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the printer icon in the

menu, click

]

[

Printers

[

Cancel Printing

window.

]

.

]

D Make sure that the printer's On Line indicator is lit, press the printer's

key.

set

}}}}

The message appears on the operation panel display indicating that the print job is being cancelled.

Important

The above procedure cancels the print job that is currently being processed

❒

by the printer. In some cases, the printer may already be processing data for the next print job following the one currently being output. In such a case, the next print job is also canceled when you press

When your printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful you

❒

don't 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 may continue for a few pages after you press

A print job that contains a large volume of data may take a considerable

❒

time to stop.

Reset

{

.

}

Reset

{

.

}

{{{{

Re-

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Windows 3.1x - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Preparation

Before starting installation, be sure to carefully read the README file that is on the CD-ROM containing the printer driver.

Important

Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system

❒

at the same time. When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

Installing the Printer Driver

A From the Program Manager

ble-click the Printers icon.

The

[

Printers

B Click

If there are no printers installed on your computer, the automatically when you display the grayed out. If this is the case, perform the next step, below.

C In the

and then click

The

[

Add

[

Install Drivers

dialog appears.

]

to expand the dialog and display the

]

, select

List of Printers

[

]

.

Install…

]

dialog appears.

]

group, open the

[

]

Main

[

Printers

[

Install Unlisted or Updated Printer

dialog, and the

]

[

Control Panel

[

List of Printers

[

List of Printers

and dou-

]

.

]

appears

]

button is

[

]

Add

by clicking it,

]

D Insert the CD-ROM that comes with the printer into your computer's CD-

ROM drive.

E Click

The Windows 3.1x printer driver is on the following directory on the CDROM: DRIVERS\IPDL_C\WIN31.

[

Browse…

.

]

4

F Use the G In the

nally click

H Click I In the

want to install by clicking it, and then click

The printer driver files are copied from the CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk. After installation is complete, click

[

Drives

[

Directories

[

OK [

List of Printers

listbox to select the CD-ROM drive.

]

box, double-click

]

.

[

]

OK

.

]

box, select the name of the printer whose driver you

]

[

DRIVERS

[

Close

], [

IPDL_C

.

[

]

OK

to close the

]

and then

]

[

Printers

[

WIN31

dialog.

]

. Fi-

]

37

Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

4

J After installation is complete, click

[

Close

]

to close the

[

Printers

dialog.

]

K Restart Windows. L After Windows restarts, setup any options you have installed on the print-

er.

Reference

⇒ P.38 “Setting Up Options”

Setting Up Options

Note

When setting up options, you should access the

❒

from Windows. You cannot set up options when accessing the

dialog from an application.

]

tions

A From the Program Manager

ble-click the

The

[

Printers

B In the

by clicking it, and then click

A dialog for making printer driver settings appears.

[

Printers

dialog appears.

]

Installed Printers

icon.

]

box, select the name of the printer you want to use

]

group, open the

[

]

Main

.

[

Setup…

]

[

Installable Options

[

Control Panel

[

dialog

]

Installable Op-

and dou-

]

C Click

The

[

Setup

[

Installable Options

D Use the

Specifying the wrong tray here will make it impossible to use your tray correctly.

E Use the

stalled on the printer.

Specifying the wrong amount of memory here may cause printing problems. Be sure to change this setting whenever you add more memory.

Reference

You can find out how much memory is currently stored in memory by printing Configuration Page on the printer. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configu-

ration Page”

F Click G Click H Click

[

OK

[

OK

[

Close

tab, and then click

]

dialog appears.

]

[

Option Tray

[

Total Printer Memory

to close the dialog.

]

to close the dialog.

]

to close the

]

listbox to specify the optional tray unit.

]

[

Installable Options

listbox to specify how much memory is in-

]

dialog.

Printers

]

.

]

38

Canceling a Print Job

Windows 3.1x - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

A In the

A window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing appears.

group, double-click the

[

]

Main

[

Print Manager

icon.

]

B Select the name of the job you want to cancel by clicking it. C On the D Click

[

Document

]

Close

menu, click

]

to close the dialog.

[

Delete Document

.

]

E Make sure that the printer's On Line indicator is lit, press the printer's

key.

set

}}}}

The message appears on the operation panel display indicating that the print job is being cancelled.

Important

The above procedure cancels the print job that is currently being processed

❒

by the printer. In some cases, the printer may already be processing data for the next print job following the one currently being output. In such a case, the next print job is also canceled when you press

When your printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful you

❒

don't accidentally cancels someone else's print job.

Reset

{

.

}

{{{{

Re-

4

Note

You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally

❒

by the printer. Because of this, printing may continue for a few pages after you press

A print job that contains a large volume of data may take a considerable

❒

time to stop.

Reset

{

.

}

39

Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Windows NT4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Preparation

Before starting installation, be sure to carefully read the README file that is on the CD-ROM containing the printer driver.

Important

Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system

❒

at the same time. When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the new one.

4

Limitation

Printer driver installation requires full control access right. To install the

❒

printer driver, log on as an Administrators or a Power Users group member.

Installing the Printer Driver

A Click

The

[

Printers

B Double-click the

The

[

Add Printer Wizard

C After confirming that

A dialog for specifying the port where the printer is connected appears.

D Click a check box to select the port you want to use, and click

A dialog for the manufacturer and model of the printer appears.

E Click

A dialog for driver installation from a disk appears.

, point to

[

]

Start

window appears.

]

[

Have Disk…

[

Settings

[

Add Printer

appears.

]

[

My Computer

.

]

, and then click

]

icon.

]

option is selected, click

]

[

Printers

.

]

.

[

]

[

]

ROM drive.

G Change the drive name in the listbox to the name of the CD-ROM drive,

and then click

The Windows NT4.0 printer driver is on the following directory on the CDROM: DRIVERS\IPDL_C\NT4.

H Double-click I Click

A printer model selection dialog appears.

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[

OK

.

]

[

Browse…

[

DRIVERS

.

]

], [

IPDL_C

and then

]

. Finally, click

[

]

NT4

[

Open

.

]

Windows NT4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

J Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install by clicking

it, and then click

A dialog for changing the printer name appears.

[

]

K Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click L If the printer is to be shared over a network, click

Selecting server. If you select

M In the

work.

The initial default Shared name is the same name as the Name box in step K, above. You can leave this name as it is, or change to a different one.

N Click

[

Shared

[

Shared Name

.

[

]

[

Not shared

box, type in the name that printer should use on the net-

]

here, skip step M.

]

[

Shared

to select it.

]

O Specify whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click

The printer driver files are copied from the CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk.

After installation is complete, the the newly installed printer.

[

Printers

window appears with the icon of

]

[

.

[

Finish

P Restart Windows. Q After Windows restarts, set up any options you have installed on the print-

er.

4

.

]

Reference

⇒ P.41 “Setting Up Options”

Setting Up Options

A Click

The

[

Printers

[

Start

, point to

]

window appears.

]

[

Settings

, and then click

]

[

Printers

.

]

B Select the icon of the printer you want to use by clicking it. On the

menu, click

C Click the D Use the

Specifying the wrong tray here will make it impossible to use your tray correctly.

[

Properties

[

Installable Options

[

Option Tray

.

]

tab.

]

listbox to specify the optional tray unit.

]

[

File

]

41

Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

4

E Use the

stalled on the printer.

Specifying the wrong amount of memory here may cause printing problems. Be sure to change this setting whenever you add more memory.

Reference

You can find out how much memory is currently stored in memory by printing a Configuration Page the printer. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

F Click

[

Total Printer Memory

to close the printer properties.

[

]

OK

listbox to specify how much memory is in-

]

Canceling a Print Job

A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows Task Bar.

A window that shows all the print jobs that currently queued for printing appears. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel.

B Select the name of the job you want to cancel by clicking it. C On the

[

Document

menu, click

]

[

Cancel Printing

.

]

Note

You can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the

❒

printer icon in the

[

Printers

D Make sure that the printer's On Line indicator is lit, press the printer's

key.

set

}}}}

window.

]

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E The message appears on the operation panel display indicating that the

print job is being cancelled.

Important

The above procedure cancels the print job that is currently being processed

❒

by the printer. In some cases, the printer may already be processing data for the next print job following the one currently being output. In such a case, the next print job is also canceled when you press

When your printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful you

❒

don't accidentally cancels someone else's print job.

Note

You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally

❒

by the printer. Because of this, printing may continue for a few pages after you press

A print job that contains a large volume of data may take a considerable

❒

time to stop.

Reset

{

.

}

Reset

{

.

}

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5. Paper and Other Media

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer

Paper Types and Sizes

This section provides the type, size, feed direction, and maximum capacity of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer.

Note

The ”K” symbol means short-edge feed direction.

❒

The ”L” symbol means long-edge feed direction.

❒

The paper feed direction depends on the paper size.

❒

❖❖❖❖

Paper Sizes

A3 B4 JIS A4

B5 JIS

A5

B6 JIS A6 Double Letter

(DLT, 11" × 17")

1

Legal (LG, 8

/2" × 14")

K

L

K

L

K

L

K

Feed direction

Size (mm)

297 × 420 257 × 364 210 × 297 297 × 210 182 × 257 257 × 182 148 × 210 210 × 148 128 × 182 105 × 148 279 × 432

216 × 356

Bypass Tray

✩❍❍ ✩★★

×××

✩❍❍

×××

✩★★

×××

✩★ ✩ ✩ ✩❍❍

✩❍❍

Standard Tray (Tray1)

×× ××

Paper Feed Unit

Type305 (Tray2/3)

×

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Paper and Other Media

5

Feed direction

Letter (LT, 81/2" × 11")

Half Letter (HLT, 5

Executive (Exec., 7

Folio (8

Foolscap (F4, 8

F/GL (8" × 13") Custom Size — —

1

/2" × 81/2")

1

/4" × 101/2")

1

/4" × 13")

1

/2" × 13")

K

L

K

L

K

Size (mm)

216 × 279 279 × 216 140 × 216

184 × 276 276 × 184 210 × 330

216 × 330

203 × 330

Bypass Tray

×××

✩❍❍ ✩★

×××

✩❍❍ ✩★★

✩★★ ✩★★

✩

Standard Tray (Tray1)

××

Paper Feed Unit

Type305 (Tray2/3)

×

•✩ means that the size is supported and needs to specify the paper size using the operation panel. (Regarding the bypass tray, there is no dial on the tray.) ⇒ P.52 “Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray”

•❍ means that the size is supported and indicated on the tray dial. Be sure to set the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray.

•★ means that the size is supported but not indicated on the paper size dial. You should set the paper size dial to “p”, and specify the paper size using the operation panel. The default setting is Foolscap (8.5“×13”). ⇒ P.51 “Spec-

ifying paper size using the operation panel”

• × means that the size is not supported.

The paper tray can support paper 64 – 105 g/m The bypass tray can support paper 64 – 157 g/m The optional paper tray can support paper 64 – 105 g/m

44

2

(17 – 28 lb).

2

(17 – 42 lb).

2

(17 – 28 lb).

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer

Precautions for Pape r

Note the following precautions when handling or selecting paper to be used with this printer.

Cautions in loading paper

Important

Do not use paper that is meant for an inkjet printer. Otherwise, it may stick to

❒

the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. When printing on an OHP transparency that has a print side, load it with the

❒

print side down onto the bypass tray. Otherwise, it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed.

• Use only the recommended paper types. Print quality cannot be guaranteed if other paper types are used. ⇒ P.47 “Paper not supported by this printer”

• Do not use paper that is already printed on.

Cautions in storing paper

Paper should always be stored properly. Improperly stored paper might result in poor print quality, paper misfeeds, or printer damage.

Follow the precautions below.

• Avoid storing paper in humid areas.

• Avoid exposing paper to direct sunlight.

• Store on a flat surface.

• Keep open reams of paper in the package in which the paper came.

Paper types and cautions

❖❖❖❖

Plain paper

• The standard tray can hold up to 250 sheets.

• The bypass tray can hold up to 50 sheets.

• The Paper Feed Unit Type305 (option) can hold up to 500 sheets.

*1

: Based on paper that is 80 g/m2 (metric version), 20 lb (inch version) in weight.

*1

• If paper is curled or bent, correct it before loading.

5

45

Paper and Other Media

❖❖❖❖

Thick Paper

5

• If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb), use the bypass tray.

The bypass tray can hold paper up to 157 g/m

2

(42 lb) in weight. The print

quality on paper that is thicker cannot be guaranteed.

• The bypass tray can hold up to 25 sheets.

Note

The number of sheets to be set may vary depending on the paper thick-

❒

ness and paper type.

• When printing on thick paper, you should select the thick paper mode

with the printer driver.

❖❖❖❖

Adhesive labels

• When printing on adhesive labels, use the bypass tray.

TFWY060E

• Load adhesive labels into the tray with the print side down.

• Remove any unused adhesive labels from the tray after you are finished

printing. Leaving them in the tray can cause them to curl.

• When printing on adhesive labels, you should select the plain paper mode

with the printer driver.

• The bypass tray can hold up to 40 adhesive labels.

Note

The number of sheets to be set may vary depending on the paper thick-

❒

ness and paper type.

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Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer

❖❖❖❖

OHP transparencies

• When printing on OHP transparency, use the bypass tray.

TFWY060E

• Load OHP transparencies into the tray with the print side down. Other-

wise, it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a misfeed.

• Remove any unused OHP transparencies from the tray after you are fin-

ished printing. Leaving them in the tray can cause them to curl.

• When printing on OHP transparencies, you should select the OHP trans-

parency mode with the printer driver.

• The bypass tray can hold up to 50 OHP transparency sheets.

5

Note

The number of sheets to be set may vary depending on the paper thick-

❒

ness and paper type.

• When the “OHP Slip” settings is set to “Off” (⇒ P.106 “11. OHP Slip”), be

sure to remove each OHP transparency immediately after it is printed.

Note

If the direction and size of paper loaded in the paper tray is different

❒

from the direction and size of the OHP transparency, “OHP Slip” will not work even if “OHP Slip” settings is set to “On”. Be sure to remove each OHP transparency immediately after it is printed.

Paper not supported by this printer

Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer:

• Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation.

• Bent, folded, or creased paper

• Curled or twisted paper

•Torn paper

• Wrinkled paper

• Damp paper

• Paper stuck together

• Paper that is dry enough to emit static electricity

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Paper and Other Media

• Paper that has already been printed on (with the exception of preprinted letterhead)

Note

The ink for the format printing by a copier, or an inkjet printer and so on

❒

might do harm to the fusing unit of this printer due to a difference in fusing temperatures.

• Coated paper (except the recommended one)

• Special paper like thermal paper, aluminum foil, carbon paper and conductive paper

• Heavily textured paper

•Glued paper

• Label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed

• Paper with clips or stapled

• Paper with tape or ribbons attached

5

• Paper is meant for an inkjet printer.

• Envelopes

Printable Area

The following shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly.

Feed

4.3mm(1/6")

direction

4.3mm(1/6")

printable area

4.3mm(1/6")

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4.3mm(1/6")

Note

The printable area may vary depending on paper size, printer language and

❒

printer driver settings.

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

Use the following procedure to load paper in the paper tray and optional tray. See P.52 “Loading Paper in the By- pass Tray” for details on the bypass tray.

Important

After you load paper, you must set

❒

the paper size dial to match the actual paper size loaded in the tray. Otherwise, the printer might be damaged.

Reference

See P.43 “Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer” for details

on supported paper types and sizes.

A Carefully pull the paper tray out

of the printer and place it on a flat surface.

B Slide the paper guides to posi-

tions that match the size of paper you want to load.

Adjust the paper guides until they click into position.

TFWY100E

Important

Do not touch the friction pad

❒

(A). Otherwise, paper misfeeds or paper multi-feeds might occur .

C Load paper into the tray with the

print side up.

5

TFWY090E

Important

Make sure that the stack of pa-

❒

per is no higher than the limit mark (

Make sure the paper fits under

❒

the back paper guide.

) inside the tray.

T

TFWY110E

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Paper and Other Media

5

D Adjust the paper size dial to

match the size of the paper in the paper tray.

TFWY120E

Note

The following table shows the

❒

position of the paper size dial.

Paper Size Standard

Tray

(Tray1)

A3 A3

K

Optional

Tray

(Tray2/3)

K

A3

Important

When loading B4 JISK, B5

❒

JISL, A5L, 51/

1

8"×13” ×13"

K

, 8

/

K

in the paper tray, set the

"×13"

4

1

"×8

2

K

or 81/2"

/2"L,

dial to “p” and specify the paper size using the operation panel. ⇒ P.51 “Specifying paper

size using the operation panel”

E Slide the paper tray completely

into the printer.

Important

Be sure to insert the paper tray

❒

completely. Otherwise, paper misfeeds might occur.

A4 A4 A5

B4 B5

Double Letter

(11"×17")

Legal

1

(8

/2"×14")

Letter

1

(8

/2"×11")

Half Letter

(51/2"×81/2")

Executive

(71/4"×101/2")

F

(8"×13")

Folio

1

(8

/4"×13")

L

p

pp

11×17 11×17

1

8

14 8

/

×

2

1

8

11 8

/

×

2

p

71/4"×101/2"71/4"×101/2"

pp

A4

1

/

1

/

—

2

L

×

14

11

50

Foolscap

1

/2"×13")

(8

pp

Loading Paper

Specifying paper size using the operation panel

Use the following procedure to specify the paper size from the printer's operation panel after loading paper with mark “p” in the table mentioned above into tray 1, tray 2 and tray 3.

A Press

The following message appears on the panel display.

Menu

{{{{

.

}}}}

On Line

Reset

Menu Media

Power Error Data In

Escape

Enter

TFWS020E

<Menu> j IPDL-C Menu l

<Tray Size[*]> j *8.5x13 l

D Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

size you have specified for the paper tray, and then press

to select the paper

Enter

{{{{

<Tray Size[*]> j

8.25x13 l

E Press

The normal display screen appears.

On Line

{{{{

.

}}}}

IPDL-C Ready

F Press

line condition. The On Line indicator turns off.

G Press

On Line

{{{{

Reset

{{{{

to enter the off-

}}}}

.

}}}}

.

}}}}

5

B Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Menu”, and then press

to display “System

Enter

{{{{

<Menu> j System Menu l

The following message appears on the panel display.

<System Menu> j

1.Paper Tray l

C Use

Size[

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

pppp

to display “2.Tray

]”, and then press

Enter

{{{{

<System Menu> j

2.Tray Size[*]l

The currently selected paper size appears on the panel display.

.

}}}}

.

}}}}

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Paper and Other Media

5

Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray

Note

Do not open the front cover when

❒

loading paper into the bypass tray.

Reference

⇒ P.43 “Paper Types and Sizes” ⇒ P.45 “Precautions for Paper”

Loading paper

A Open the bypass tray.

Note

Slide out the bypass tray ex-

❒

tender.

TFWY150E

C Load paper until it stops with the

print side down.

B Slide the side guides.

TFWY130E

TFWY140E

Important

Make sure the paper fits under

❒

the side guides. The side guides should be set to

❒

the correct paper size to avoid paper feed problems.

Do not load paper when print-

❒

ing.

TFWY160E

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Loading Paper

Specifying paper size using the operation panel

Use the following procedure to specify the paper size from the printer's operation panel after loading paper into the bypass tray.

A Press

The following message appears on the panel display.

Media

{{{{

.

}}}}

On Line

Reset

Menu Media

Power Error Data In

Escape

Enter

TFWS040E

<Media> j

1.Paper Tray l

E Select the paper size you have

specified for the paper tray.

Standard Paper Size

A Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

per size that is in the tray, and then press

The following message appears on the panel display.

<Media> j

2.Paper Size l

Custom Size Paper

A Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

tom”, and then press

The following message appears on the panel display.

to display the pa-

.

Enter

{{{{

}}}}

to display “Cus-

Enter

{{{{

.

}}}}

5

B After confirming that “1.Paper

Tray” is on the display, press

.

ter

}}}}

<Paper Tray> j *Tray1/A4 l

C Use

D Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

and then press

Note

If there is no paper in the bypass

❒

tray, the Error indicator stays on.

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

Size”, and then press

The current paper size appears on the panel display.

to display “Byps.”,

.

Enter

}}}}

{{{{

to display “2. Paper

Enter

{{{{

<Paper Size> j A3 l

En-

{{{{

.

}}}}

<Custom> l jl/# Width 297mm

B Use

{{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}}

(leftmost) digit of the paper width, and then press

The pointer (l) moves to the right.

to change the third

Enter

{{{{

<Custom> l jl/# Width 197mm

Note

Press

❒

pointer to the left. Press

❒

pointer is located at the leftmost digit of the width to cancel the settings and return to step D.

Escape

{

Escape

{

to move the

}

while the

}

.

}}}}

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5

Paper and Other Media

C Repeat step BBBB to set the value

of the width.

While the pointer is located at the first (rightmost) digit of the width, press to the length setup display.

Note

Press

❒

pointer is located at the leftmost digit of the width to return to the width setup display.

D Repeat steps BBBB and CCCC to set

the value of the length.

While the pointer is located at the first (rightmost) digit of the length, press “Media”.

{

Escape

{

to advance

Enter

}

while the

}

to return to

Enter

}

Sliding out the Output Tray Extender

If you load paper of A4L or 81/ 11"L or larger, slide out the output tray extender.

Important

Do not place the rear end of the

❒

printer near a wall or touch it with barehands. This area can become extremely hot.

2

" ×

<Media> j

2.Paper Size l

E Press

The normal display screen appears.

Escape

{{{{

.

}}}}

IPDL-C Ready

Note

After printing, return the output

❒

tray extender to its original position.

TFWX440E

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6. Troubleshooting

Error & Status Messages

There are three types of error messages:

• Printed error message

• Displayed error message

• Getting Printer Information over the Network

Printed Error Message

The error message shown below is output by the printer whenever there is not enough memory to print your data.

Error Message Required Action

There is not enough memory in your printer to print this page. Change the resolution to 300 dpi in the printer driver and try again. For details, please refer to the troubleshooting section in your manual.

The following are the actions you should take when you encounter memory shortage problems. If these actions do not solve the problem individually, try them in combination with each other. ⇒ P.114

“Low Memory”

Increase printer memory.

A

Install the optional memory unit to increase printer memory capacity. ⇒ P.11 “Installing the Memory Unit

(SIMM)”

Change the Color Level to [

B

Use the printer driver to select [ change the Color Level to [

The printer driver online help

⇒

"RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating In-

⇒

structions” Reduce resolution.

C

Use the printer driver to set resolution to 300 dpi.

The printer driver online help

⇒

"RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating In-

⇒

structions” Turn on "Image Memory".

D

Use the printer's "System Menu" to turn on "Image Memory". ⇒ P.95

“Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”

1 bit

].

Fast

].

] or

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Troubleshooting

Error & Status Messages on the Oper ation Panel

Note

The panel display can show only one error message at a time. Printing a con-

❒

figuration page shows all current printer errors under the Printer Error item of the Printer Information section. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configuration Page”

Message Description Comments

6

Add FuserOil (on the upper line)

Add FuserOil (on the lower line)

Add Toner xxx

Change Fuser The fusing unit is at the end

Change PCU The photoconductor unit is

Close Front Cover The front cover is open. Close the front cover. (⇒

Close Left Cover The left cover is open. Close the left cover. (⇒ P.1) Close Paper Exit

Cover

The fuser oil bottle is empty.

Fuser oil is low. You can print about 200 or /more pages after this message appears.

Indicated toner is low or runs out.

of its service life.

nearly at the end of its life.

The paper exit cover is open.

Replace the fuser oil bottle.

P.90 “Replacing the Fuser

⇒

Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter”

Replace the fuser oil bottle.

P.90 “Replacing the Fuser

⇒

Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter”

Replace the indicated toner cartridge. ⇒ P.85 “Replac-

ing the Toner Cartridge”

Contact your sales or service representative.

If printed side gets dirty, replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.88 “Replacing

the Photoconductor Unit”

P.1)

Close the paper exit cover. (⇒ P.3)

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Load (paper size)

Load (paper size) Press # key

Open Front Cover Remove Misfeed

There is no indicated paper size in the paper tray being used.

There is no correct paper size in the paper tray.

There is no indicated paper size in any paper tray.

There is a paper misfeed in the printer.

Load the indicated paper size into the paper tray being used. ⇒ P.49 “Loading

Paper”

Load the correct paper size.

Load the indicated paper size into the bypass tray, and press sume printing.

Remove the misfed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

{

Enter

to re-

}

Error & Status Messages

Message Description Comments

Paper Size Error There is a difference be-

tween the paper size in the tray and the requested paper size from the computer.

Power Off/On SC:xxx

Remove Misfeed From Output Tray

Remove Misfeed From Tray #

Reset Charger Correctly

There is a malfunction in the printer.

There is a paper misfeed in the printer.

The charger is not set correctly or the charger cleaner is not in the correct position.

After confirming that the size, feed direction of paper and the paper size dial in the tray are set correctly, open and close the front cover. ⇒ P.49 “Loading Pa-

per in the Paper Tray”

Turn the printer off and on. If this doesn't clear the

problem, contact your sales or service representative.

Remove the misfed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

Remove the misfed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

Set the charger correctly. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing the Waste

Toner Bottle and Charger”

6

Reset Fusing Unit Correctly

Reset PCU Correctly

Reset Toner Correctly

Reset Tray Correctly

Reset Waste T Bottle Correctly

The fusing unit is not installed in the printer.

The photoconductor unit is not installed in the printer.

The toner cartridge is not installed correctly.

The paper tray is not installed correctly.

The tray on the paper feeding path was not set correctly when the printer received the print job.

The waste toner bottle is not installed.

Contact your sales or service representative.

Install the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.88 “Replacing the

Photoconductor Unit”

Install the cartridge correctly. ⇒ P.85 “Replacing

the Toner Cartridge”

Install the paper tray correctly.

Install the paper tray correctly. The printer will restart printing automatically.

Install the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing the

Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

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Troubleshooting

Message Description Comments

6

Warming Up The printer is preparing for

printing. The printer adjusts itself

regularly to maintain print quality. (This message might appear while printing.)

Waste T Full (on the lower line)

Waste Toner is Full

A3:Error Ther is too much data for

The waste toner bottle is nearly full.

The waste toner bottle is full.

the I/O buffer to handle.

Wait until the printer is warmed up.

It is not an error message. The printer is working

properly. Just wait a while.

Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing

the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing

the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

Check if the interface cable is inserted into the printer and your computer securely.

Check if the interface cable is not damaged or broken.

A6:Error There is not enough printer

memory to print one or more of the pages in the print job.

AB:Error The printer is unable to

process the data you are trying to print.

Increase the size of I/O buffer. ⇒ P.103 “System

Menu”

See P.114 “Low Memory”.

Install an optional memory units (SIMM) to increase printer memory capacity.

Reduce the amount of data being sent to the printer.

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Error & Status Messages

Message Description Comments

B0:Error An error has occurred in

the optional memory unit. (SIMM)

Turn the printer's power switch off and on. Then, try to print again.

Turn off the printer's power switch. Reinstall the memory unit and turn on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

Turn off the printer's power switch. Remove the memory unit and turn on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

Note

If you remove the mem-

❒

ory unit, you must set up the option with the printer driver. Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Options”, Windows 3.1x ⇒ P.38 “Setting Up Options”, Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.41 “Setting Up Options”.

In this case, you might

❒

not be able print complex print jobs.

6

B1:Error An error has occurred in

the standard parallel interface.

B3:Error The printer setting is

wrong.

B5:Error An error has occurred in

the optional RICOHSCRIPT2 module.

Contact your sales or service representative.

Reset the printer using "Menu Reset" of the "Maintenance" menu. ⇒ P.95

“Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel”

Remove the RICOHSCRIPT2 module from the printer and turn off and on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

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Troubleshooting

Message Description Comments

6

B6:Error An error has occurred in

the optional parallel interface board.

B7: Error An error has occurred in

the optional network interface board.

Turn off the printer's power switch. Remove and reinstall the optional parallel interface board and turn on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

Turn the printer's power switch off and on. Then, try to print again.

Turn off the printer's power switch. Reinstall the network interface board and turn on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

Turn off the printer's power switch. Remove the network interface board from the printer and turn on the printer's power switch. Then, try to print again.

85:Error An error has occurred in

the printer's standard memory.

86:Error You may be trying to print

with the wrong printer driver.

You might not use the correct interface cable.

91:Error An error has occurred in

the printer's standard memory.

Note

If you remove the net-

❒

work interface board, you cannot perform your print job over the network. You can send your print job to the printer only via a parallel cable connection.

Turn off and on the printer's power switch.

Make sure you are using the correct printer driver.

Make sure you are using the correct interface cable.

Turn off and on the printer's power switch.

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Error & Status Messages

Message Description Comments

94:Error The amount of the memory

is not set correctly.

Note

If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, turn the printer

❒

Specify the correct memory capacity using the printer driver. Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.35 “Setting Up Options”, Windows 3.1x ⇒ P.38 “Set- ting Up Options”, Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.41 “Setting Up

Options”

power off and then back on again. If this does not clear the error message, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative.

Getting Printer Informati on over the Network

Note

The optional network interface board is required to get the information over

❒

the network

6

Printer Current Status

You can check the printer's current status using the following method.

❖❖❖❖

UNIX

Use the lpq command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp.

❖❖❖❖

mshell

Use status command.

Message Description Comments

Ready Printer works properly. — Add Fuser Oil The fuser oil bottle is emp-

ty.

Call Service There is malfunction in the

printer.

Change Fusing Unit The fusing unit is at the end

of its life.

Replace the fuser oil bottle.

P.90 “Replacing the Fuser

⇒

Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter”

Turn the printer off and then on.

If this doesn't clear the problem, contact your sales or service representative.

Contact your sales or service representative.

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Troubleshooting

Message Description Comments

6

Change PCU The photoconductor unit is

nearly at the end of its life.

Close Front Cover The front cover is open. Close the front cover. (⇒

Close Left Cover The left cover is open. Close the left cover. (⇒ P.1) Close Paper Exit Cover The paper exit cover is

open.

Energy Save Mode The printer is in Energy

Saver mode.

Error: Power Off/On There is malfunction in the

printer.

Fuser Oil is Low Fuser oil is low. You can

print about 200 pages more after this message appears.

Load Paper There is no paper of the in-

dicated paper size in the paper tray being used.

Misfeed: Front Cover There is a paper misfeed in

the printer.

If printed side gets dirty, replace the photoconductor unit. ⇒ P.88 “Replacing

the Photoconductor Unit”

P.1)

Close the paper exit cover. (⇒ P.3)

Wait for a while.

Turn the printer off and on.

Replace the fuser oil bottle.

P.90 “Replacing the Fuser

⇒

Oil Bottle and Ozone Filter”

Load paper of the indicated paper size into the paper tray being used.

Remove the misfed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

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Misfeed: Output Tray There is a paper misfed in

the printer.

Misfeed: Paper Tray There is a paper misfed in

the printer.

Paper Size Error There is a difference be-

tween the paper size in the tray and the requested paper size from the computer.

Please Wait The printer is now prepar-

ing for printing.

Reset Fusing Unit The fusing unit is not in-

stalled in the printer.

Remove the misfeed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

Remove the misfeed paper.

P.76 “Removing Misfed

⇒

Paper”

After confirming that the size, feed direction of paper and the paper size dial in the tray are set correctly, open and close the front cover. ⇒ P.49 “Loading Pa-

per in the Paper Tray”

Wait for a while.

Contact your sales or service representative.

Error & Status Messages

Message Description Comments

Reset PCU Correctly The photoconductor unit is

not installed in the printer.

Reset Toner Correctly The toner cartridge is not

installed correctly.

Reset Tray Correctly The paper tray is not in-

stalled correctly. The tray on the paper feed-

ing path is not set correctly when the printer receives the print job.

Reset Waste Toner The waste toner bottle is

not installed correctly.

Toner is Low: XXX The indicated toner is low

or has run out.

WarmUp The printer is preparing for

printing.

Install the photoconductor unit correctly. ⇒ P.88 “Re-

placing the Photoconductor Unit”

Install the cartridge correctly. ⇒ P.85 “Replacing

the Toner Cartridge”

Install the paper tray correctly.

Install the paper tray correctly. The printer will restart printing automatically.

Install the waste toner bottle correctly. ⇒ P.92 “Re-

placing the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

Replace the toner cartridge.

P.85 “Replacing the Toner

⇒

Cartridge”

Wait until the printer is warmed up.

6

Waste Toner is Full The waste toner bottle is

full.

Waste Toner Nearly Full The waste toner bottle is

nearly full.

Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing

the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

Replace the waste toner bottle. ⇒ P.92 “Replacing

the Waste Toner Bottle and Charger”

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6

Troubleshooting

Printer Configuration

You can check the printer's current status using the following method.

❖❖❖❖

UNIX

Use the lpq command or stat parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp.

❖❖❖❖

mshell

Use info command.

Note

“*” (asterisk) is displayed with the current setting.

❒

Regarding *1–*4, see the attached table.

❒

Item Description

Printer System Version of the printer Network Board Version of the network board Input Tray

No.

ID number of the paper tray

Name

PageSize

Status

Name of the paper tray Paper size loaded in the paper tray Current status of the paper tray

*1

*2

*3

Output Tray

Emulation

Program

No.

Name

Status

No.

Name

Version

No.

Name

ID number of the output tray Name of the output tray (The fixed name

is “Standard”.) Current status of the output tray (The

fixed name is “Normal”.)

ID number of the emulation used by the printer

Name of the emulation used in the print-

*4

er Version of the emulation

ID number of the program Name of the program (The fixed name is

blank.)

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Error & Status Messages

❖❖❖❖

*1 Input Tray: Name

Name Description

Tray1 Standard Tray Tray2 Paper Feed Unit (upside) Tray3 Paper Feed Unit (downside) Bypass Tray Bypass Tray

❖❖❖❖

*2 Input Tray: Paper Size

Paper Size Description

A3R A3 A4 A4 A5 A5 A6R A6 B4R B4 B5 B5 B6R B6 DLR 11”×17" LGR

LT

HL

EX

FR 8"×13" FLR

F4R

K

L

K

L

K

1

8

/2”×14"

1

/2"×11”

8

1

/2"×81/2"

5

1

/4"×101/2"

7

1

8

/4"×13"

1

/2"×13"

8

6

K

L

K

FRE Custom size

❖❖❖❖

*3 Input Tray: Status

Status Description

Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray



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Troubleshooting

❖❖❖❖

*4 Emulation: Name

Emulation Name Description

RWC(IPDL-C) IPDL-C RPS(RicohScript2) R-PS2(option)

6

66

Printer Doesn't Print

Possible Cause Solutions

Is the power on? Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the

wall socket and the printer's power socket. Turn on the printer's power switch. ⇒ P.7 “Turning the

Printer On and Off”

Is the interface cable properly connecting the printer to your computer connected securely?

Are you using a correct interface cable?

Does the cator stay on?

Is the paper set? Load paper into the paper tray or on the bypass tray. ⇒ P.49

Does the stay red?

On Line

Error

indi-

indicator

Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any connectors or screws, make sure they are fastened securely.

See the "Quick Installation Guide" for details about the settings.

The type of interface cable you should use depends on your computer. Be sure to use the correct one.

If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one. See the “Quick Installation Guide” for details about the set-

tings. Press

“Loading Paper”

Check the error message on the panel display and do the required action. ⇒ P.56 “Error & Status Messages on the Opera-

tion Panel”

On Line

{

to light it up.

}

6

67

Troubleshooting

Possible Cause Solutions

6

Is the

Data In

blinking or lit after starting the print job?

indicator

If not, the data is not being sent to the printer. Or the printer 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 "IPDL-C Menu" or set the "I/O Timeout" value to "0" (this is the off setting). ⇒ P.103 “IPDL-C Menu”

❖❖❖❖

If your printer is connected to the computer using the interface cable

Confirm that the printer port settings are correct. For a parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set. For more information on the printer port settings, see the notes after this table.

❖❖❖❖

Network Connection

Contact your network administrator.

If the

Data In

The printer may be resetting the print job. Take the following steps to correct the situation.

• Increase the "Job Timeout" setting of the "IPDL-C Menu".

• Make sure your printer driver settings are correct.

• Change the setting of the "Transfer" of the "System Menu".

• Make sure the "Parallel" of the "System Menu" is correct.

indicator is blinking or lit.

Can you print a test page (configuration page)?

If you can't print a test page, it probably indicates a printer malfunction. You should contact your sales or service representative.

If you can print a test page but cannot get the printer to print when you issue a print command from your computer, it probably means there is a problem with your computer.

Also keep in mind that large, complex data might take long time for the printer process. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

tion Page”

If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your sales or service representative.

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Note

• Windows 95/98

Printer Doesn't Print

Click

A

B

C

D

[

Select the icon of the printer by clicking it. Next, on the

[

Properties

Click

[

Check the

, point to

]

Start

.

]

tab.

Details

]

[

Print to the following port

[

Settings

, and then click

]

box to make sure the correct port is

]

[

selected.

• Windows 3.1x On the

A

Confirm that this printer is specified as the default printer.

B

Click

C

Check the

D

[

Control Panel

[

Ports

.

]

[

Connect

, double-click

]

box to make sure the correct port is selected.

]

[

Printers

icon.

]

• Windows NT4.0 Click

A

B

C

D

[

Select the icon of the printer by clicking it. Next, on the

[

Properties

Click

[

Check the

, point to

]

Start

.

]

tab.

]

Port

[

Print to the following port

[

Settings

, and then click

]

box to make sure the correct port is

]

[

selected.

Printers

]

.

[

File

.

[

File

menu, click

]

menu, click

]

6

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Troubleshooting

Ricoh AP305 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Safety Information

Safety During Operation

Energy Star Program

Color Guide

Color Printing Basics

Additive (Emitted) and Subtractive (Reflected) Color Models

Printed Color

Example of Color Adjustments Using the Printer Driver

Resolution

Edge Smoothing

Toner Saving

Image Prin ting

Color Adjustments Using the Pri nter Driver

Color Correction

Color Level

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Balance

Manuals for Your Printer

How to Read this Manual

Symbols

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Getting Acquainted

Guide to the Printer

Exterior-Fron t View

Exterior-Rear View

Interior

Operation Panel

Turning the Printer On and Off

Turning On the Printer

Turning Off the Pri nter

2. Installing Options

Available Options

Installing the Memory Unit (SIMM)

Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type305

Installing Network Interface Board Type305

Installing the IEEE 1284 Parallel Type305

Installing the Paper Feed Unit Type305

Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel

4. Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver

Before Installing the Printer Driver

Installing the Printer Drivers

Installing the Printer Driver Using Plug and Play

Installing th e Printer Driver Without Using Plug and Play

Setting Up Options

Canceling a Print Job

Installing the Printer Driver

Setting Up Options

Canceling a Print Job

Installing the Printer Driver

Setting Up Options

Canceling a Print Job

5. Paper and Other Media

Paper and Other Media Supported by this Printer

Paper Types and Sizes

Precautions for Pape r

Printable Area

Loading Paper

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray

Loading paper

Sliding out the Output Tray Extender

6. Troubleshooting

Error & Status Messages

Printed Error Message

Error & Status Messages on the Oper ation Panel

Getting Printer Informati on over the Network

Printer Current Status

Printer Configuration

Printer Doesn't Print

Other Printing Problems