Ricoh AP4510 User Manual
PostScript 3
Operating Instructions
Supplement
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Introduction
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Using PostScript 3
Setting up Options ..................................................................................... 1
Job Type ........................................................................................................ 1
Collate ............................................................................................................ 6
Duplex Printing............................................................................................... 6
Staple ............................................................................................................. 7
Punch ............................................................................................................. 9
Paper Selection............................................................................................ 10
Paper Size.................................................................................................... 10
Media Type .................................................................................................. 11
Paper source................................................................................................ 11
Destination Tray ........................................................................................... 11
Resolution .................................................................................................... 12
Toner Saver ................................................................................................. 12
User Code .................................................................................................... 12
Options......................................................................................................... 13
2.Printer Utility for Mac
Installing Printer Utility for Mac .............................................................. 15
Starting Printer Utility for Mac................................................................. 16
Printer Utility for Mac Functions............................................................. 17
Downloading PS Fonts................................................................................. 18
Displaying Printer's Fonts............................................................................. 19
Deleting Fonts.............................................................................................. 19
Initializing the Printer Disk............................................................................ 20
Page Setup .................................................................................................. 20
Printing Font Catalog ................................................................................... 20
Printing Font Sample.................................................................................... 21
Renaming the Printer ................................................................................... 21
Restarting the Printer ................................................................................... 22
Downloading PostScript Files ...................................................................... 22
Selecting the Zone ....................................................................................... 23
Displaying the Printer Status........................................................................ 23
Launching the Dialogue Console ................................................................. 24
INDEX......................................................................................................... 25
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1. Using PostScript 3
Setting up Options
This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are
added by installing the PPD file. For more information about the functions and
menus of the Windows 95/98/Me PostScript printer driver, see the printer driver's Help.
Job Type
Use this to select the type of print job.
The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
Windows 95/ 98/ Me [
Windows 2000 [
Windows NT 4. 0 [
Macintosh [
Job Type
Job Type
Properties.
Job Type
dialog box.
Job Type
] on the [
] on the [
] on the [
] on [
Job Log
] tab.
Setup
Job/ Log
Job/ Log
] tab in the Printing Preferences
] tab in the Document Defaults
] in the print dialog box.
You can select the following items.
❖❖❖❖ Normal
Select this for normal printing. The print job starts immediately after the print
command is given.
Note
❒ If you want to use an User ID, click the [Detail] button.
❖❖❖❖ Sample Print
Use this function to print only one set of a multiple print jobs.
The other sets are saved in the machine. The saved job can be printed from the
machine's control panel. You can also delete the saved job.
Limitation
❒ To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the
printer.
Note
❒ The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a- z, A- Z, 0- 9) char-
acters.
❒ Entering the "User ID" helps you to distinguish the print job from others.
Reference
For more information about how to use Sample Print, see p.2 “How to Use
Sample Print”.
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❖❖❖❖ Locked Print
Use this function to save documents in the machine memory with a password, and then edit and print them as you want.
Limitation
❒ To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the
printer.
Note
❒ The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) char-
acters. The "Password" must be four digits.
Reference
For more information about how to use Locked Print, see p.4 “How to Use
Locked Print”.
How to Use Sample Print
Follow the procedures to print a document using the "Sample Print" function.
Note
❒ If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before
sending a print job. By default, sample print jobs are automatically collated
by the printer driver. If the collate option is selected in the application print
dialog box, more prints than intended may be printed.
Windows 95/98/Me
From an application, select the menu command to print.
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The print dialog box appears.
Open the Printer Properties to set the Sample Print.
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Click to select the [Setup] tab.
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Select [Sample Print] in [Job Type].
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Click [Details...].
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Enter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric
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(a- z, A- Z, 0- 9) characters.
Note
❒ Select this to identify the user associated with the job.
Click [OK].
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Setting up Options
Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0
From an application, select the menu command to print.
AAAA
The print dialog box appears.
Open the Printer Properties to set the Sample Print.
BBBB
Click to select the [Job/ Log] tab.
CCCC
Select [Sample Print] in [Print Job].
DDDD
Enter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric
EEEE
(a- z, A- Z, 0- 9) characters.
Note
❒ Select this to identify the user associated with the job.
Click [OK] to close the Printer Properties.
FFFF
Start printing from the application's print dialog box.
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The Sample Print job is sent to the machine and one set is printed.
Check the sample print to confirm that the settings are correct.
HHHH
If the settings are correct, see "Printing a Sample Print File" in the Printer Reference.
If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the
Printer Reference.
Macintosh
From an application, select the menu command to print.
AAAA
The print dialog box appears.
Click to select [Job Log] from the pop up menu.
BBBB
Select [Sample Print] in [Job Type], and then select the appropriate setting.
CCCC
Enter the “User ID” in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumer-
DDDD
ic (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters.
Note
❒ This is used to identify the user associated with a job.
❒ The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) char-
acters.
After making all of the settings you want, click [Print].
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The Sample Print job is sent to the machine and one set is printed.
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Check the sample print to confirm that the settings are correct.
FFFF
If the settings are correct, see "Printing a Sample Print File" in the Printer Reference.
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If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the
Printer Reference.
How to Use Locked Print
Follow the procedures to print a document using the "Locked Print" function.
Note
❒ If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before
sending a print job. By default, locked print jobs are automatically collated by
the printer driver. If the collate option is selected in the application print dialog box, more prints than intended may be printed.
Windows 95/98/Me
From an application, select the menu command to print.
AAAA
The print dialog box appears.
Open the Printer Properties to set the locked print.
BBBB
Click to select the [Setup] tab.
CCCC
Select [Locked Print] in [Job Type].
DDDD
Click [Details...].
EEEE
Enter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric
FFFF
(a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters. Then enter a password in [Password], up to four
digits.
Note
❒ Select this to identify the user associated with the job.
Click [OK].
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Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0
From an application, select the menu command to print.
AAAA
The print dialog box appears.
Open the Printer Properties to set the locked print.
BBBB
Click to select the [Job/ Log] tab.
CCCC
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Select [Locked Print] in [Print Job].
DDDD
Enter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric
EEEE
(a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters. Then enter a password in [Password], up to four
digits.
Note
❒ Use this to identify the user associated with the job.
Click [OK] to close the Printer Properties.
FFFF
Start printing from the application's print dialog box.
GGGG
The Locked Print job is sent to the machine and one set is printed.
Check the locked print to confirm that the settings are correct.
HHHH
If the settings are correct, see "Printing a Locked Print File" in the Printer Refer-
ence.
If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the
Printer Reference.
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Macintosh
From an application, select the menu command to print.
AAAA
The print dialog box appears.
Click to select [Job Log] from the pop up menu.
BBBB
Select [Locked Print] in [Job Type], and then select the appropriate setting.
CCCC
Enter the “User ID” in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumer-
DDDD
ic (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters. Then enter a password in [Password], up to four
digits.
Note
❒ This is used to identify the user associated with a job.
Check the sample print to confirm that the settings are correct.
EEEE
If the settings are correct, see "Printing a Locked Print File" in the Printer Refer-
ence.
If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the
Printer Reference.
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Collate
Use this function to enable collation. With this feature, the printer can efficiently
print collated sets of multiple-page documents.
Limitation
❒ To use this function, the optional Memory Unit of 128MB in total or Hard
Disk Drive must be installed on the printer.
The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
Windows 95/98/Me [
Windows 2000 [
Windows NT 4.0 [
Macintosh [
] on the [
Collate
Printer Features
in the Printing Preferences Properties.
Printer Features
tab.
] on [
Collate:
box.
Printer Specific Options
] tab.
Setup
] on [
Advanced...
] on [
Document Options
] on the [
] in the print dialog
Paper/Quality
] on the [
] tab
Advanced
]
Duplex Printing
Use this function to select duplex printing.
The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
Windows 95/98/Me [
Windows 2000 [
Windows NT 4.0 [
Macintosh [
You can select the following items. The following items may vary depending on
the operating system you are using.
] on the [
Duplex
Print on Both Sides (Duplex)
Printing Preferences Properties.
Print on Both Sides (Duplex Printing)
in the Document Defaults dialog box.
Print on Both Sides
Setup
] on [
] tab.
Layout
] on the [
Layout
] on the [
] in the print dialog box.
] tab in the
Page Setup
] tab
Windows 95/98/Me
❖❖❖❖ Off
Disables Duplex Printing.
❖❖❖❖ Open to Left
Prints output so that you can open it to the left when bound along the left
edge.
❖❖❖❖ Open to Top
Prints output so that you can open it to the top when bound along the top
edge.
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