Ricoh DDST A, DDST Unit Type B, DDST B User Manual

DDST Unit Type A / Type B
Operating Instructions
Printer / Scanner Reference
Getting Started
1
Installing the Software
2
Using the Printer Function
3
4
Troubleshooting
5
Appendix
6
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in the "Copy Reference" before using the machine.

Introduction

This manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference.

Important

Contents 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.
Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law.
Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law:
bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licens­es.
The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive. We assume no responsibility for its completeness or accuracy. If you have any questions concerning the legality of copying or printing cer­tain items, consult with your legal advisor.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.

Trademarks

Microsoft
®
, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks.
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
The product name of Windows
The product name of Windows
The product name of Windows Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft
The product name of Windows® XP are as follows: Microsoft Microsoft
The product names of Windows ServerTM 2003 are as follows: Microsoft Microsoft® Windows ServerTM 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft
®
Windows® 2000 Advanced Server
®
Windows® 2000 Server
®
Windows® 2000 Professional
®
Windows® XP Professional
®
Windows® XP Home Edition
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Windows ServerTM 2003 Standard Edition
®
Windows ServerTM 2003 Web Edition
®
98 is Microsoft® Windows® 98
®
Me is Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me)
®
2000 are as follows:

Notes

Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.
Depending on which country you are in, your machine may include certain options as standard. For details, please contact your local dealer.

Manuals for This Machine

The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.
Note
Manuals provided are specific to machine type.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the manuals as a PDF file.
General Settings Guide
Provides an overview of the machine and describes System Settings (paper trays, Key Operator Tools, etc.), and troubleshooting.
Network Guide
Describes procedures for configuring the machine and computers in a net­work environment.
Copy Reference
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine’s copier function.
Printer/Scanner Reference (this manual)
Describes system settings, operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine’s printer/scanner function.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Manuals for This Machine ......................................................................................i
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1
1. Getting Started
Control Panel..........................................................................................................3
Reading the Display and Using Keys.........................................................................4
Connecting the Machine .......................................................................................5
Requirements.............................................................................................................5
Connecting the machine to the host using a USB cable............................................5
2. Installing the Software
Auto Run.................................................................................................................7
Installing the Printer Driver...................................................................................8
Installing the TWAIN Driver...................................................................................9
Software Supplied on CD-ROM ..........................................................................10
DDST Driver.............................................................................................................10
DDST TWAIN Driver ................................................................................................10
3. Using the Printer Function
Printer Features Menu .........................................................................................11
Adjusting Printer Features..................................................................................12
Printer Features Parameters...............................................................................13
Paper Input...............................................................................................................13
List/Test Print ...........................................................................................................13
Maintenance.............................................................................................................14
System .....................................................................................................................16
Host Interface...........................................................................................................16
Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray......................................................................17
Setting the paper size ..............................................................................................18
Setting custom size paper........................................................................................19
Setting thick paper or OHP transparencies ..............................................................20
Setting envelopes.....................................................................................................21
Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job .................................23
Windows 98SE / Me - Accessing Printer Properties ................................................23
Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003 - Accessing Printer Properties ......24
Canceling a Print Job ...............................................................................................25
4. Using the TWAIN Scanner Function
TWAIN Scanner ....................................................................................................27
Preparation for Using the Network TWAIN Scanner.........................................28
TWAIN Scanner Screen...........................................................................................28
Setting Originals ..................................................................................................29
Placing Originals ......................................................................................................29
Scanning Originals ..............................................................................................32
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5. Troubleshooting
The Printer Function............................................................................................33
Error & Status Messages on the Display .................................................................33
The Machine Does Not Print ....................................................................................36
Other Printing Problems...........................................................................................38
The Scanner Function .........................................................................................40
When Scanning Is Not Performed as Expected .......................................................40
When an Error Message Appears on the Client Computer......................................41
6. Appendix
The Printer Function............................................................................................43
Collate and Rotating Collate ....................................................................................43
Edge to Edge Printing ..............................................................................................43
The Scanner Function .........................................................................................44
Relationship between Resolution and File Size .......................................................44
Specifications.......................................................................................................45
Printer.......................................................................................................................45
Scanner....................................................................................................................46
INDEX......................................................................................................... 47
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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 misfeed, originals might be dam­aged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates prior knowledge or preparation is required before opera­tion.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after mal-op­eration.
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 and buttons that appear on the computer's display.
[]
Keys that appear on the machine's display.
{}
Keys built into the machine's control panel.
{}
Keys on the computer's keyboard.
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2

Control Panel

1. Getting Started

1 2
3
Copy
Scanner
Printer
Duplex
Combine/ Series
111512 13 14
4
Sort
5
Lighter Darker
1. {Scanner} key
Press to activate the scanner function.
2. {Printer} key
Press to activate the printer function.
3. Indicators
Displays errors and machine status. h: Error indicator. See Network Guide
and General Settings Guide.
B
: Load Paper indicator. See
Copy Reference
D: Add Toner indicator. See Copy Reference.
4. Display
Displays operation status and messages.
5. Selection keys
Correspond to items on the display. Press to select the corresponding item.
6. Scroll keys
Press to select an item.
{U}: scroll upward {T}: scroll downward {V}: scroll right {W}: scroll left
7 98 10
User Tools/Counter
ABC DEF
MNOJKLGHI
WXYTUV
OPER
Enter
ClearModes
Clear/Stop
Start
ANX003S
Escape
6
Original
OK
PRS
Text
Photo
9. Main power indicator and On in-
dicator
The main power indicator lights when the main power switch is turned on. The On indicator lights when the operation switch is turned on.
10. Operation switch
Press to turn the power on. The On indicator lights. To turn the power off, press again.
.
Note
This key is inactivate during printing
or while setting printer defaults.
11. {Online} key
Press to switch the printer between on­line and offline.
12. Data In indicator
Blinks while the printer is receiving data from a computer or printing. Lit when preparing to print.
13. {Escape} key
Press to cancel an operation or return to the previous display.
7. {User Tools/Counter} key
Press to change default or operation pa­rameters according to requirement.
8. {Clear/Stop} key
Clear: clears an entered numeric value.
14. {OK} key
Press to set a selected item or entered nu­meric value.
15. Number keys
Press to enter numeric values.
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1
4
Getting Started

Reading the Display and Using Keys

This section explains how to read the display and using the selection key for the initial display.
Note
The copy display is set as the default screen when the machine is turned on.
You can change the settings in [System Settings]. See General Settings Guide.
123
1. Selection keys
Correspond to the function items at the bottom line on the display.
Example: Basic screen When the instruction "press [JobReset]"
appears in this manual, press the center selection key.
2. {Escape} key
Press to cancel an operation or return to the previous display.
Escape
OK
ANX007S
3. {OK} key
Press to set a selected item or entered nu­meric value.
4. Scroll keys
Press to move the cursor in each direc­tion, step by step.
When the {U}, {T}, {V}, or {W} key ap­pears in this manual, press the scroll key of the same direction.
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Connecting the Machine

Connecting the Machine
Reference
For details about connection using Ethernet, see "Connecting the Net­work Cable to the Network", Net- work Guide.

Requirements

Before using this machine, make sure all environmental and electrical re­quirements are met. Connect the ma­chine to the host computer using the USB port or network interface unit.
Make sure all cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to attach the machine to the host computer or network are close at hand.

Connecting the machine to the host using a USB cable

You can connect the machine to the host computer using a USB interface cable.
The USB cable is provided according to machine model:
• Standard model The USB cable is provided for this model.
• Network standard model The USB cable is not provided for this model. Purchase a cable that is suitable for connecting this model to your computer.
A Connect the USB 2.0 interface ca-
ble to the USB port on the right side of the machine's back cover.
ANX001S
B Connect the other end to the USB
port on the host computer.
The machine and computer are now connected. The printer driver and TWAIN driver must be in­stalled next. For details about how to install the printer driver and TWAIN driver, see p.8 “Installing the Printer Driver” and p.9 “In­stalling the TWAIN Driver”.
Note
If USB 2.0 is used with Win-
dows 98 SE/Me, only a speed equivalent that of USB 1.1 is possible.
1
Follow the procedure below to con­nect the machine to the host computer using a USB interface cable.
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1
Getting Started
6

2. Installing the Software

This manual assumes you are familiar with general Windows procedures and practices. If you are not, see the operating instructions that come with Windows for details.

Auto Run

Inserting the CD-ROM into the CD­ROM drive starts the installer auto­matically. The installer helps you in­stall the following printer drivers and software easily.
Note
When “plug and play” starts, click
[Cancel] in [New Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wizard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box, and then insert the CD-ROM. The [New
Hardware Found], [Device Driver Wiz­ard] or [Found New Hardware Wizard]
dialog box appears depending on the system version of the Windows 98SE / Me / 200 / XP, or Windows Server 2003.
Auto Run may not work with cer-
tain operating system settings. If this happens, launch "Setup.exe" on the CD-ROM root directory.
To disable Auto Run, press the left
{SHIFT} key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed until the computer finish­es reading from the CD-ROM.
Limitation
Under Windows 2000 / XP, or
Windows Server 2003, installing software using Auto Run requires Administrator permission. When you install software using Auto Run, log on using an account that has Administrators permission.
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Installing the Software

Installing the Printer Driver

2
When you are using the printer func­tion, you must install the printer driv­er on the supplied CD-ROM.
A Quit all applications currently run-
ning.
B Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive.
The driver installer starts.
C Select an interface language, and
then click [OK].
The default interface language is English.
D Click [DDST Printer Drivers].
The DDST Printer Drivers installer starts.
E The software license agreement
appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading through its contents, click [I accept the agree-
ment.], and then click [Next >].
Note
The printer driver has been in-
stalled, plug and play is ena­bled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB” port is added to the [Printers] or [Print- ers and Faxes] window.
When you use the printer func-
tion on the Ethernet interface under Windows 98SE / Me, see "Using the Printer Function", Network Guide.
When you use the printer func-
tion on the Ethernet interface under Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003, see "Using the Printer Function", Network Guide.
F Follow the instructions on the
display to install DDST Printer Drivers.
If you are required to restart the com­puter after installing DDST Printer Drivers, restart the computer.
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Installing the TWAIN Driver

When you are using the scanner func­tion, you must install the TWAIN driver on the supplied CD-ROM.
A Quit all applications currently run-
ning.
B Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive.
The driver installer starts.
C Select an interface language, and
then click [OK].
The default interface language is English.
D Click [DDST TWAIN Driver].
Installing the TWAIN Driver
2
The DDST TWAIN Driver installer starts.
E Click [Close].
9
Installing the Software

Software Supplied on CD-ROM

There are some CD-ROMs that come with the printer option of this machine.

DDST Driver

2
The DDST drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this machine. This allows the computer to communicate with the machine via a printer lan­guage.
System requirements
Operating system
• Microsoft Windows 98SE
• Microsoft Windows Me
• Windows 2000
•Windows XP
• Windows Server 2003 Hard disk space
• 80 MB or more

DDST TWAIN Driver

This driver is required to scan an original on the machine.
To use the machine as a network TWAIN scanner, this driver must be installed.
System requirements
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•Hardware
PC/AT compatible
•CPU
Pentium 300 MHz or faster recommended
• Operating system
Microsoft Windows 98 (SE or later) Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional
•Memory
128 MB or more recommended
• Hard disk space
200 MB or more
•Connection
Ethernet/USB

3. Using the Printer Function

Printer Features Menu

There are five menu items in the Printer Features menu:
Reference
For more information about copier features and system settings, see Copy Ref­erence and General Settings Guide.
•Paper Input
• List/Test Print
•Maintenance
•System
•Host Interface
You can select the following functions.
Menu
Paper Input
See p.13 “Paper Input”.
List/Test Print
See p.13 “List/Test Print”.
Maintenance
See p.14 “Maintenance”.
System
See p.16 “System”.
Host Interface
See p.16 “Host Interface”.
*1
Appears on the duplex standard model. Check your machine type.
Bypass Paper Size
Auto Paper Select
Duplex
Operations Test
Menu Protect
Auto Continue
Edge Smoothing
Toner Saving
I/O Timeout
*1
Default
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