Ricoh fe450e OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER
Type 450e
USER'S GUIDE
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.
RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e USER'S GUIDE
Printed in Japan
UE USA B368-8660
Introduction
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Please read the Safety Informat ion in the “Operating Instructions” before usi ng this mac hine. It c ontains
important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
RS232 Cable Connection and Modem Setup.......................................... 2
PC Software ............................................................................................... 3
1.Simple Operation
Quick Start................................................................................................. 5
Basic Transmission Procedure .............. ....................................................... 5
Basic Reception............................................................................................ 6
Printing from the Fax Machine...................................................................... 7
User Parameter Switch 20 and 21............................................................ 8
Programming Switch 20 and 21.................................................................... 9
2.Advanced Operation
Transmission........................................................................................... 11
Direct Transmission ............... ..................................................................... 11
Memory Tramsmission................................................................................ 12
Quick Dials, Speed Dials, and Group Dials................................................. 13
Deleting PC Fax Memory Files ................................................................... 14
Reception................................................................................................. 15
Direct Reception........................................................ .................................. 15
Memory Reception and Destinations .......................................................... 16
Printing at the Fax Machine.................................................................... 17
Reports and Lists.................................................................................... 18
Transmission Confirmation Report - Journal............................................... 18
Memory Transmission Reports................................................................... 19
User Parameter List.................................................................................... 19
3.Appendix
User Parameter Settings......................................................................... 21
G4 Transmission From the PC (with ISDN unit option)....................... 24
Installation Suggestions......................................................................... 25
Communication Ports................... ............................................................... 25
Technical Service Assistance................................................................ 26
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Introduction
The PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e option is a combination of the physical connection between a PC and the fax machine using EIA Class 2 faxing software and
PC software that expand the operations of the equipment by providing:
• faxing directly from the PC using the fax machine's modem
• the use of fax memory for improved faxing from the PC
• the use of the fax machine as a laser printer
RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e offers two fax communication paths: direct, and through fax memory.
Direct communication uses the fax machine's modem as its external modem,
and increases broadcasting potential by being able to use the large PC memory.
Memory communication brings access to the fax machine faxing capabilities
and the ability to direct where incoming fax messages will be received.
• Modified Modified Read (MMR) fax compression technique for more efficient transmission
• Error Control Mode (ECM) for higher quality transmission
• The fax machine's programmed Quick Dial, Speed Dial, and Group numbers
to dial from the PC
• G4 communication from your PC (with ISDN unit option only)
The RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e connection adds the laser printer to
your PC system's capabilities.
Documents from your PC can be printed with 200 x 200 dpi resolution and proprietary using the fax machine's laser printer.
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RS232 Cable Connection and Modem
Setup
When RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e is installed, your fax machine can
be connected like an external modem to one of your PC communication ports.
A PC usually has two communications, or serial, ports located in the back. These
ports will accept 25-pin or 9-pin connectors (the type known as DB25 or DB9).
The fax machine will use one of them. If you have a serial mouse, it may be using
the other.
A serial port must be available to connect RS232 PC-FAX EXPANDER Type 450e
to your PC.
You will need a "straight-through" shielded serial cable to connect the fax to one
of the serial ports located in the back of the PC. A shielded cable will protect the
communication in noise radiating environments. The cable can be purchased at
a local computer supply store.
One end of the cable should have a 25-pin male DB25-type connector to plug
into the fax machine's PC-FAX EXPANDER port. The other end should have either a 25-socket female or a 9-socket female connector to plug into the serial
port on your PC.
It is important to examine your PC to determine which female connector you
will need for your cable.
DB25 OR DB9 FEMALEDB25 MALE
Straight-through double-shielded cable
Note
❒ Do not connect or disconnect the RS232C cable while the power is on to the
connection device.
Modem Setup
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After the RS232 cable is connected to your PC, open
panel of Windows, select “Standard Modem Types” in the
and select “Standard 14400 bps Modem” in the
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PC Software
To aid installation of PC fax software, you will find some suggestions concern-
ing the availability and configuration of COM ports.⇒ P.25 “Installation Sugges-
tions”
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