Ricoh rps2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RICOH-SCRIPT2
Type204
(Option)
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.
Introduction
Please read the Safety Information in the “Operating Instructions” that comes with the printer before
using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Important
Parts of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable
for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating
the machine.
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®
Microsoft
, Windows®, and MS-DOS® are registered trad emarks of M icrosoft C orporation in the Unit ed
States and/or other countries.
PostScript
®
is a registered trademark of Adobe System Incorporated.
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Note
The proper names of Windows operating system are as follows:
®
•Microsoft
Windows® 95 operating system
•Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system
®
•Microsoft
Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 4.0
•Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0
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are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
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Note
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Limitation
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or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used.
Reference
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[ ]
Keys that appear on the machine's panel display.
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{
}
Keys built into the machine's operation panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Getting Acquainted
Getting Acquainted with RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type204............................... 1
Unpacking the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type204................................................... 1
About the CD-ROM................... .................................. .................................. 2
Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 (DIMM) to Your Printer................................ 3
Features of the RICOH-SCRIPT2.............................................................. 4
Printing with the RICOH-SCRIPT2 ........................................................... 5
Operation Panel......................................................................................... 6
Messages on the Operation Panel........................................................... 8
2.Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows
Before Installing RICOH-SCRIPT2 ........................................................... 9
RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Drivers for Windows 95/98/NT4.0....................... 10
Operating Environment............................................................................... 10
Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98......................................... 12
Installing the Printer Driver.......................................................................... 12
Setting Up Options................................. ..................................................... 13
Accessing the Printer Properties................................................................. 14
Printer Properties' Tabs and Their Settings ................................................ 15
Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows NT4.0........................................ 19
Installing the Printer Driver.......................................................................... 19
Setting Up Options................................. ..................................................... 21
Accessing the Printer Properties................................................................. 22
Printer Properties' Tabs and Their Settings ................................................ 23
Default Document Properties' Tabs and Their Settings.............................. 25
Using Adobe® PageMaker® version 6.0 or 6.5...................................... 28
Installing the PPD Files............................................................................... 28
Selecting the PPD Files.............................................................................. 28
Windows Headers.................................................................................... 29
Sending Header Data....................................................................... ........... 29
Windows Network Environment............................................................ 30
3.Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Macintosh
Before Installing RICOH-SCRIPT2 ......................................................... 31
RICOH-SCRIPT2 PPD Files for Macintosh................................................. 32
Installing the PPD Files........................................................................... 33
Operating Environment............................................................................... 33
Installing the PPD Files............................................................................... 33
Installing the ColorSync™ Profiles........................................................ 34
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ColorSync™ Profiles................................ .................................................. 34
Installing the ColorSync™ Profiles.............................................................. 34
Setting Up the PPD Files and Options................................................... 36
Setting Up PPD File.................................................................................... 36
Setting Up Options................................. ..................................................... 36
Setting Up for Printing............................................................................ 38
Making Paper Settings from an Application................................................ 38
Setting Up for Printing from an Application................................................. 38
LaserWriter 8.3x or Earlier.......................................................................... 39
LaserWriter 8.4x or Later ............................................................................ 40
Installing Screen Fonts........................................................................... 43
About Screen Fonts ............... ..................................................................... 43
Installing Screen Fonts................. ............................................................... 43
4.Appendix
Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 45
Making Printer Settings with the Operation Panel............................... 49
Selecting the Printer Language............ .................................... ................... 49
Setting Menus............................................................................................. 50
RPS2 Menu.......................... ....................................................................... 51
RPS2 Menu Table....................................................................................... 54
Printing the Configuration Page.................................................................. 55
Interpreting the Configuration Page............................................................ 56
Printer Memory and VM Area................................................................. 57
Precautions for RICOH-SCRIPT2........................................................... 58
Differences between RICOH-SCRIPT2 and “PostScript® Language Refer-
ence Manual, Second Edition” ............................................ ........................ 58
Other Precautions....................................................................................... 58
INDEX........................................................................................................ 59
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1. Getting Acquainted
Getting Acquainted with RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type204
Unpacking the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Ty pe204
Check the contents of the box for the following items.
• DIMM (RICOH-SCRIPT2 Type204)
• Installation Guide
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
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About the CD-ROM
Note
❒ The CD-ROM comes with your printer.
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For Windows
FOLDER NAME Comments
DRIVERS
RPS2
WIN95_98 Please use the language
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
NEDRLNDS
driver that corresponds
to the language of your
operating system.
HELP
NT4
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
NEDRLNDS
ZONENAME
RPS2
ENGLISH Operating Instructions in English (PDF file)
DEUTSCH Operating Instructions in German (PDF file)
FRANCAIS Operating Instructions in French (PDF file)
ITALIANO Operating Instructions in Italian (PDF file)
NEDRLNDS Operating Instructions in Dutch (PDF file)
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For Macintosh
FOLDER NAME Comments
Printer Descriptions
English Please use the language PPD file that corDeutsch
Francais
Italiano
Nederlands
Fonts Screen fonts included
ColorSync™ Profiles ColorSync™ Profiles included
Zone Name
HELP
RPS2
responds to the language of your operating system.
English Operating Instruc-
Deutsch Operating Instruc-
Francais Operating Instruc-
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tions in English
(PDF file)
tions in German
(PDF file)
tions in French
(PDF file)
Italiano Operating Instruc-
tions in Italian (PDF
file)
Nederlands Operating Instruc-
tions in Dutch (PDF
file)
Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 (DIMM) to Your Printer
Reference
See the “Operating Instructions” that comes with the printer for details on installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 (DIMM) to your printer.
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Features of the RICOH-SCRIPT2
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What is RICOH-SCRIPT2?
RICOH-SCRIPT2 is an interpreter, developed independently by RICOH
COMPANY, LTD., based on PostScript Level 2 developed by Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a printer language optimized for printers for reproducing
images on paper. Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 provides your printer with
PostScript capabilities.
RICOH-SCRIPT2 supports PostScript Level 2, which means that it can be
used for printing in the Windows, or Macintosh environment.
RICOH-SCRIPT2 prints text, graphics, images, and just about any other type
of complex data.
Interpreter
----
An interpreter is software that analyzes PostScript data and converts it to printable data. RICOH-SCRIPT2 converts PostScript data into data that can be printed by your printer.
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Printing with the RICOH-SCRIPT2
Printing with the RICOH-SCRIPT2
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PPD (PostScript Printer Description) files
• Windows 95/98/NT4.0
You can use the Windows 95/98/NT4.0 printer drivers that come with
your operating system. However, if you use these drivers without the PPD
files unique for this printer, you will lose some functions specific for this
printer. Specific functions can be used by installing the PPD file to your operating system.
• Macintosh
You can use the Macintosh LaserWriter 8 driver that comes with your operating system. However, if you use these drivers without the PPD files
unique for this printer, you will lose some functions specific for this printer. Specific functions can be used by installing the PPD file to your operating system.
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Monochrome/Color printing
RICOH-SCRIPT2 supports monochrome and full color printing.
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Image printing modes
RICOH-SCRIPT2 supports two different image printing modes. One is suitable for printing photographs, and the other for text.
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Built-in color profiles
RICOH-SCRIPT2 comes with three color profiles (Photograph, Presentation,
and Solid Color). Color profiles are used to maximize color printing ability.
With the Macintosh, you can also use the ColorSync™ profile data to reproduce the characteristics of color data used in the document for printing.
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Note
❒
The optional network interface board is required for printing from the Macintosh.
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Operation Panel
Important
❒ Never press any operation panel keys while the Data In indicator is flashing
on the operation panel.
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2
3
4
5
12
11
10
6
9
7
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1. Panel Display
The display shows the current status of
the printer and error messages.
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 the printer can not receive
data).
3. Power indicator
Stays on while the printer power is on.
Stays off when the power is turned off or
while the printer is in Energy Saver
mode.
4. {
{
On Line
{{
Press this key to switch the printer between on-line and off-line conditions.
}}}} key
1
2
3
4
5
Power On Line Data In
Reset
Error
EscapeMenu
12
11
10
6
Media Enter
9
7
8
5. Error indicator
Lights up whenever any printer error occurs. A message describing the cause of
the error also appears on the panel display.
6. {
{
{{
Press this key to make and check the
printer settings.
7. {
{
{{
Use this key to select a tray, change the
paper size, and to make other settings for
printing.
8. {
{
{{
Press this key to execute menu items selected on the panel display.
9. {
{{{UUUU}}}}{{{{TTTT}}}
Use these keys to increase and decrease
values on the panel display, and toggle
menus when making settings.
Menu
Media
Enter
}}}} key
}}}} key
}}}} key
} keys
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Operation Panel
10. {
{
Escape
{{
Press this key to return to the previous
condition on the panel display.
11. {
{
Reset
{{
Pressing this key when the printer is offline resets the printer to its power on default settings.
Pressing this key when the printer is online cancels the ongoing print job.
Reference
For more information on the operation panel, see the “Operating Instructions” that comes with your printer.
For more information on the operation panel, see P.49
tings with the Operation Panel”
}}}} key
}}}} key
12. Data In indicator
Blinks while the printer is receiving data
from the computer.
Stays on if there is data to be printed.
“Making Printer Set-
.
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Getting Acquainted
Messages on the Operation Panel
Message Descriptions
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Initializing RICOH-SCRIPT2 is initializing. Wait for a while.
Offline The printer is off-line and cannot receive data.
Processing Data received from the computer is being processed for printing.
Printing... Printing is in progress.
Ready The printer is on-line and can receive data from the computer.
Resetting... A print job was interrupted by pressing
ror occurred.
Waiting Printing is in progress, and the printer is standing by for more data
from the computer
PostScript Error
----
PostScript errors occur for the following reasons:
• there is not enough memory in the printer.
• there are errors in the data to be sent to the printer.
Some errors can be solved by adding memory to your printer. For more infor-
mation on printer memory and VM area, see P.57 “Printer Memory and VM Area”.
{
, or a PostScript er-
}
Reset
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2. Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with
Windows
Before Installing RICOH-SCRIPT2
Follow the steps below to use RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows operating system.
A Install the printer driver.
Install the printer driver and PPD file. The printer driver and PPD file you
should install depend on the version of Windows operating system you are
using.
Reference
Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.12 “Installing the Printer Driver”
Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.19 “Installing the Printer Driver”
B Set up options.
Make the necessary settings for the options you have installed to your printer.
Reference
Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.13 “Setting Up Options”
Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.21 “Setting Up Options”
C Specify if you use the TrueType fonts.
You can specify if you use the TrueType fonts replaced with the printer's resident fonts for printing.
Reference
Windows 95/98 ⇒ P.17 “[Fonts] Tab”
Windows NT4.0 ⇒ P.23 “[Device Settings] Tab”
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Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows
RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Drivers for Windows 95/98/NT4.0
The following shows the folders of the printer drivers for Windows that are included in the CD-ROM that comes with the printer.
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For Windows 95/98
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FOLDER NAME Comments
DRIVERS
RPS2
WIN95_98
ENGLISH Please use the language
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
NEDRLNDS
❖❖❖❖
For Windows NT4.0
FOLDER NAME Comments
DRIVERS
RPS2
NT4
ENGLISH Please use the language
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
driver that corresponds
to the language of your
operating system.
driver that corresponds
to the language of your
operating system.
Operating Environment
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Supported operating systems
• Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system
• Microsoft
• Microsoft
• Microsoft
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®
®
®
ITALIANO
NEDRLNDS
Windows® 98 operating system
Windows NT® Server network operating system Version 4.0
Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0
Before Installing RICOH-SCRIPT2
Note
❒ Operation under Windows NT with a RISC processor (MIPS R Series,
Alpha Axp, Power PC) is not supported.
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Display resolution
640 × 480 dots or better
Note
❒ Make sure that sufficient hard disk space is available on your computer.
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Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows
Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98
Installing the Printer Driver
For operation under Windows 95/98, you should install both the Windows 95/
98 PostScript printer driver and the PPD file.
Preparation
The following procedure describes installation when the printer is connected
to the computer via parallel interface.
Important
❒ The Windows 95/98 operating system CD-ROM or diskettes are required for
installation.
❒ Be sure to install the PPD file for Windows 95/98. Do not install the PPD file
for Windows NT4.0 accidently.
A Close all applications that are currently running.
B Click
The
Printers
[
C Double-click the
The
Add Printer Wizard
[
D Click
E Check
A dialog for selecting the printer manufacturer and model name appears.
F Click
A dialog for installing a driver from a disk appears.
, point to
Start
[
]
window opens.
]
.
Next
[
]
Local printer
[
Have Disk
[
Settings
[
Add Printers
[
starts up.
]
, and click
]
.
]
, and then click
]
icon.
]
.
Next
[
]
Printers
[
.
]
G Insert the CD-ROM that comes with the printer into your computer's CD-
ROM drive.
H Click
❒ The Windows 95/98 printer driver is on the following folder on the CD-
Browse
[
Note
ROM: \DRIVERS\RPS2\WIN95_98\(language)
.
]
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I Use the
J In the
Then double-click the folder of the appropriate language. Finally, click
OK
[
]
.
Drives:
[
Folders
[
list box to select the CD-ROM drive.
]
box, double-click
]
DRIVERS
[
], [
RPS2
, and then
]
WIN95_98
[
.
]
Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98
K Click [
OK
].
L Select the name of the printer whose driver you want to install by clicking
it, and then click [
The port selection dialog appears.
M In the [
[
Next
Available ports
].
N Change the name of the printer if you want, and then click [
O Specify whether or not you want to print a test page, and then click [
The installer copies the printer driver files from the CD-ROM to your computer's hard disk.
].
Next
] box, select [
Printer Port
] by clicking it, and then click
].
Next
Finish
P If you are asked to insert the Windows 95/98 system disk, insert it into your
computer, and then click [
OK
].
Q If you are asked to specify the location of the required file for Windows 95/
98, do the following:
• Select the folder [
• Move to the folder where the Windows is installed. Then, select the appropriate folder. The location of the appropriate folder may differ depending
on the version of your operating system. The following are examples:
[
\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\OPTION\CABS
[
\WINDOWS\OPTION\CABS
WIN95
] or [
]
] in the system disk.
WIN98
]
2
].
R If you are asked if you want to restart Windows, select [
asked, restart Windows after completing the installation.
]. If you are not
Yes
S After Windows restarts, set up any options you have installed to your print-
er.
Reference
⇒ P.13 “Setting Up Options”
Setting Up Options
A Click [
The [
Printers
B Select the icon of the printer you want to use by clicking it. On the [
menu, click [
The Printer Properties appears.
C Click the [
], point to [
Start
] window opens.
Properties
Device Options
Settings
].
] tab.
], and then click [
Printers
].
File
]
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Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows
2
D In the [
printer.
The current setting is displayed in the [
❒ The following items are available here: [
E Use the [
selected option.
F Click [
Installable options
Note
Change settings for:
] to apply the settings you made.
Apply
G After making all settings you want, click [
dialog.
Reference
You can confirm that the options are properly set by printing a configuration page. ⇒ P.55 “Printing the Configuration Page”
] box, select the option you have installed to your
Change settings for:
Option Tray
] list box to select the appropriate setting for the
] to close the Printer Properties
OK
] list box.
], [
VMOption
Accessing the Print er Properties
There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties.
].
Making Printer Default Settings
To make the printer default settings for printing from applications, open the
Printer Properties dialog from the [
Note
❒ The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information on
these tabs, see the documentation that comes with your Windows operating
system.
• Windows 95:
[
General
• Windows 98:
[
General
❒ Profiles set in the [
A Click [
The [
], [
], [
], point to [
Start
Printers
Details
Details
] window opens.
], and [
], [
Color Management
Sharing
Sharing
Settings
Printers
]
], and [
], and then click [
B Select the icon of the printer you want to use by clicking it. On the [
menu, click [
The Printer Properties dialog appears.
Properties
].
] window.
Color Management
] tab are not supported.
]
Printers
].
File
]
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Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 with Windows 95/98
Reference
For more informations on each tab, see P.15 “Printer Properties' Tabs and
Their Settings”.
Making Printer Settings for Specific Applications
The contents of the tabs are the default settings made in the Printer Properties
dialog opened from the
for printing from the application you are currently running. Any settings you
make in these tabs are valid for the current application only.
Printers
[
window. You can make any changes you want
]
A Open the application's print menu.
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The
Note
❒ You can use this dialog to make basic settings, such as the number of cop-
ies, the print range, etc.
B Select the printer you want to use from the
group, and then click
The Printer Properties dialog for the printer you selected appears.
Note
❒ For more information on each tab, see P.15 “Printer Properties' Tabs and
Their Settings”.
dialog opens.
Print
[
]
Properties
[
list box of the
Name
[
]
.
]
Printer
[
Printer Properties' Tabs and Their Settings
This section describes the Printer Properties' tabs and the settings that are specific for this printer. The
are standard Windows tabs. See the documentation that comes with your Windows operating system for details.
Paper] Tab
[
General
[
Details
], [
Sharing
], [
, and
]
Color Management
[
tabs
]
]
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Paper size
Use this to select the size of paper you want to use.
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Paper source
Use this to select the paper tray you want to use. Available choices here are:
Auto Tray Select
[
Note
❒ If the paper tray you want to use is not available here, even though it is
physically installed, use the
nize the tray correctly. ⇒ P.17 “[Device Options] Tab”
], [
Tray 1
], [
Tray 2
(option).
]
Device Options
[
tab to make the printer recog-
]
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