Ricoh C242SF, SP C240SF User Manual

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Operating Instructions

User Guide

1Guide to the Machine

2Getting Started

3Using the Printer Function

4Using the Copier Function

5Using the Scanner Function

6Using the Fax Function

7Configuring the Machine Using the Control Panel

8Configuring the Machine Using Web Image Monitor

9Troubleshooting

10Maintenance

11Appendix

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 "Safety Information" before using the machine.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1. Guide to the Machine

 

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................

11

Trademarks...................................................................................................................................................

11

Disclaimer.....................................................................................................................................................

13

Manuals for This Machine...............................................................................................................................

14

Model-Specific Information.............................................................................................................................

15

List of Option.....................................................................................................................................................

17

How to Read This Manual...............................................................................................................................

18

Symbols........................................................................................................................................................

18

Notes............................................................................................................................................................

18

About IP Address.........................................................................................................................................

18

Using Manuals.................................................................................................................................................

19

Installing Manuals on Your Computer.......................................................................................................

19

Opening Manuals.......................................................................................................................................

20

Removing Manuals from Your Computer..................................................................................................

21

Feature Highlights............................................................................................................................................

22

Using the Machine as a Printer...................................................................................................................

22

Using the Machine as a Copier..................................................................................................................

24

Using the Machine as a Scanner...............................................................................................................

27

Using the Machine as a Fax Machine.......................................................................................................

31

Guide to Components......................................................................................................................................

34

Exterior: Front View......................................................................................................................................

34

Exterior: Rear View......................................................................................................................................

35

Interior...........................................................................................................................................................

37

Control Panel................................................................................................................................................

38

2. Getting Started

 

Installing the Machine......................................................................................................................................

43

Where to Put the Machine..........................................................................................................................

43

Unpacking....................................................................................................................................................

46

Turning the Power on...................................................................................................................................

56

Initial Setup...................................................................................................................................................

59

Changing Operation Modes......................................................................................................................

60

Saving Energy..............................................................................................................................................

61

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Multi-access.................................................................................................................................................

62

Connecting the Machine.................................................................................................................................

67

Connecting with a Computer Using a USB Cable....................................................................................

67

Connecting with a Digital Camera Using a USB Cable...........................................................................

68

Connecting with a Network Cable.............................................................................................................

69

Connecting to a Telephone Line.................................................................................................................

71

Configuring the Machine.................................................................................................................................

74

Configuring the IPv4 Address Settings.......................................................................................................

74

Configuring the IPv6 Address Settings.......................................................................................................

76

Configuring Telephone Network Settings..................................................................................................

79

Sharing the Printer on a Network...................................................................................................................

82

Installing Option...............................................................................................................................................

83

Installing the Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2).......................................................................................................

83

Paper and Other Media..................................................................................................................................

86

Supported Paper for Each Tray..................................................................................................................

86

Specifications of Paper Types.....................................................................................................................

90

Unsupported Types of Paper......................................................................................................................

96

Paper Storage Precautions..........................................................................................................................

97

Printable Area..............................................................................................................................................

97

Loading Paper..................................................................................................................................................

99

Loading Paper in Tray 1..............................................................................................................................

99

Loading Paper in Tray 2...........................................................................................................................

108

Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray............................................................................................................

111

Loading Envelopes....................................................................................................................................

113

Specifying Paper Type and Paper Size...................................................................................................

118

Placing Originals...........................................................................................................................................

122

About Originals.........................................................................................................................................

122

Placing Originals.......................................................................................................................................

124

Entering Characters.......................................................................................................................................

127

Restricting Machine Functions According to User.......................................................................................

129

Enabling the User Restriction Settings......................................................................................................

129

When Machine Functions are Restricted.....................................................................................................

133

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3. Using the Printer Function

 

Configuring Option and Paper Settings.......................................................................................................

135

Windows....................................................................................................................................................

135

Mac OS X 10.3.........................................................................................................................................

136

Mac OS X 10.4.........................................................................................................................................

136

Mac OS X 10.5/10.6..............................................................................................................................

136

Accessing the Printer Properties....................................................................................................................

138

Accessing the Printer Properties from the [Printers and Faxes] Window...............................................

138

Accessing the Printer Properties from an Application.............................................................................

138

Basic Operation in Printer Mode..................................................................................................................

140

If a Paper Mismatch Occurs.....................................................................................................................

140

Canceling a Print Job................................................................................................................................

141

Printing Confidential Documents...................................................................................................................

143

Storing a Locked Print file.........................................................................................................................

143

Printing a Locked Print file.........................................................................................................................

144

Deleting a Locked Print file.......................................................................................................................

145

Checking which Locked Print File Jobs Have Been Canceled...............................................................

146

Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)......................................................................................

149

What Is PictBridge?...................................................................................................................................

149

PictBridge Printing......................................................................................................................................

149

What Can Be Done on this Machine.......................................................................................................

150

Exiting PictBridge.......................................................................................................................................

151

When PictBridge Printing Does Not Work..............................................................................................

151

Using Various Print Functions........................................................................................................................

153

Print Quality Functions...............................................................................................................................

153

Print Output Functions................................................................................................................................

154

4. Using the Copier Function

 

The Screen in Copier Mode.........................................................................................................................

157

Basic Operation in Copier Mode.................................................................................................................

159

Canceling a Copy.....................................................................................................................................

160

Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies.........................................................................................................

162

Combining Multiple Pages............................................................................................................................

164

Copying Two or Four Pages onto One Sheet.........................................................................................

164

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Copying Both Sides of an ID Card onto One Side of Paper

.................................................................166

Making 2-sided Copies................................................................................................................................

169

Specifying Scan Settings...............................................................................................................................

172

Adjusting Image Density...........................................................................................................................

172

Selecting the Document Type According to Original.............................................................................

173

5. Using the Scanner Function

 

The Screen in Scanner Mode.......................................................................................................................

175

Registering Scan Destinations.......................................................................................................................

177

Modifying Scan Destinations....................................................................................................................

182

Deleting Scan Destinations.......................................................................................................................

183

Scanning Using the Control Panel................................................................................................................

184

Basic Operation for Scan to E-mail/FTP/Folder....................................................................................

184

Basic Operation for Scan to USB.............................................................................................................

187

Specifying the Scan Settings.....................................................................................................................

190

Scanning from a Computer...........................................................................................................................

194

Basic Operation for TWAIN Scanning....................................................................................................

194

6. Using the Fax Function

 

The Screen in Fax Mode...............................................................................................................................

199

Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................................................................

201

Registering Fax Destinations.........................................................................................................................

203

Registering Fax Destinations Using the Control Panel............................................................................

203

Registering Fax Destinations Using Web Image Monitor......................................................................

206

Sending a Fax................................................................................................................................................

209

Selecting Transmission Mode...................................................................................................................

209

Internet Fax Transmission Overview........................................................................................................

210

Basic Operation for Sending a Fax.........................................................................................................

211

Specifying the Fax Destination.................................................................................................................

214

Useful Sending Functions..........................................................................................................................

218

Specifying the Scan Settings.....................................................................................................................

220

Using the Fax Function from a Computer (LAN-Fax)..................................................................................

223

Configuring the LAN-Fax Address Book.................................................................................................

223

Basic Operation for Sending Faxes from a Computer...........................................................................

230

Editing a Fax Cover Sheet........................................................................................................................

232

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Configuring Transmission Settings............................................................................................................

234

Receiving a Fax..............................................................................................................................................

237

Selecting Reception Mode.......................................................................................................................

237

Receiving an Internet Fax..........................................................................................................................

240

Forwarding or Storing Faxes in Memory................................................................................................

241

Printing Out Faxes Stored in Memory......................................................................................................

244

Receiving or Rejecting Faxes from Special Senders...............................................................................

245

7. Configuring the Machine Using the Control Panel

 

Basic Operation Using the Menu Screen....................................................................................................

247

Menu Chart....................................................................................................................................................

249

Copy Settings.................................................................................................................................................

253

Changing Copy Settings...........................................................................................................................

253

Copy Setting Parameters..........................................................................................................................

254

Scanner Settings............................................................................................................................................

259

Changing Scanner Settings......................................................................................................................

259

Scanner Setting Parameters......................................................................................................................

260

Fax Transmission Settings..............................................................................................................................

262

Changing Fax Transmission Settings........................................................................................................

262

Fax Transmission Setting Parameters.......................................................................................................

263

Fax Feature Settings.......................................................................................................................................

265

Changing Fax Feature Settings................................................................................................................

265

Fax Feature Setting Parameters................................................................................................................

265

Fax Address Book Settings............................................................................................................................

272

Registering Fax Destinations in Fax Quick Dial/Speed Dial.................................................................

272

Fax Address Book Parameters.................................................................................................................

272

System Settings...............................................................................................................................................

274

Changing System Settings........................................................................................................................

274

System Setting Parameters........................................................................................................................

274

Network Settings............................................................................................................................................

283

Changing Network Settings.....................................................................................................................

283

Network Setting Parameters.....................................................................................................................

283

Printing Lists/Reports.....................................................................................................................................

287

Printing the Configuration Page................................................................................................................

287

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Types of Report..........................................................................................................................................

287

Reading the Configuration Page..............................................................................................................

288

Reading the Fax Journal...........................................................................................................................

291

Reading the TX/RX Standby File List........................................................................................................

292

Reading the Scanner Journal....................................................................................................................

293

Administrator Settings....................................................................................................................................

295

Changing Administrator Settings..............................................................................................................

295

Administrator Setting Parameters.............................................................................................................

295

Printer Feature Settings..................................................................................................................................

300

Changing Printer Feature Settings............................................................................................................

300

Printer Feature Setting Parameters...........................................................................................................

300

8. Configuring the Machine Using Web Image Monitor

 

Using Web Image Monitor...........................................................................................................................

305

Displaying Top Page.....................................................................................................................................

307

Changing the Interface Language...........................................................................................................

308

Checking the System Information.................................................................................................................

309

Checking the Status Information...............................................................................................................

309

Checking the Counter Information...........................................................................................................

310

Checking the Machine Information..........................................................................................................

314

Configuring the System Settings...................................................................................................................

315

Configuring the Sound Volume................................................................................................................

315

Configuring the Paper Settings.................................................................................................................

316

Specifying the Size of Paper for Printing Copies....................................................................................

318

Configuring the Fax Settings.....................................................................................................................

318

Specifying the Priority Tray.......................................................................................................................

321

Configuring the Toner Saving Setting......................................................................................................

322

Configuring the I/O Timeout Settings......................................................................................................

323

Configuring the Black-and-White Print Priority Settings.........................................................................

324

Registering Destinations................................................................................................................................

325

Registering Fax Special Senders..................................................................................................................

326

Restricting Machine Functions According to User.......................................................................................

327

Configuring the Network Settings................................................................................................................

328

Checking the Network Status...................................................................................................................

328

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Configuring the IPv6 Settings...................................................................................................................

329

Configuring the Network Application Settings.......................................................................................

330

Configuring the DNS Settings..................................................................................................................

331

Configuring the Auto E-mail Notification Settings..................................................................................

332

Configuring the SNMP Settings...............................................................................................................

333

Configuring the SMTP Settings.................................................................................................................

335

Configuring the POP3 Settings.................................................................................................................

336

Configuring the Internet Fax Settings.......................................................................................................

337

Configuring the IPsec Settings.......................................................................................................................

339

Configuring the IPsec Global Settings.....................................................................................................

339

Configuring the IPsec Policy.....................................................................................................................

340

Printing Lists/Reports.....................................................................................................................................

345

Configuring the Administrator Settings.........................................................................................................

347

Configuring the Administrator Password and E-mail Address...............................................................

347

Resetting the Machine’s Settings..............................................................................................................

348

Backing Up the Machine's Settings..........................................................................................................

348

Restoring the Machine's Settings from a Backup File.............................................................................

350

Configuring the Date and Time Settings..................................................................................................

351

Configuring the Energy Saver Mode Settings.........................................................................................

351

9. Troubleshooting

 

Overview........................................................................................................................................................

353

Common Problems.........................................................................................................................................

354

Paper Feed Problems.....................................................................................................................................

356

Removing Printing Jams.............................................................................................................................

358

Removing Scanning Jams.........................................................................................................................

364

Print Quality Problems...................................................................................................................................

369

Checking the Condition of the Machine..................................................................................................

369

Printer Problems.............................................................................................................................................

370

Changing the Printer Driver Settings........................................................................................................

372

Printed Colors Do Not Match Displayed Colors....................................................................................

373

Print Positions Do Not Match Display Positions......................................................................................

373

Copier Problems............................................................................................................................................

374

Scanner Problems..........................................................................................................................................

376

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Fax Problems..................................................................................................................................................

377

Error and Status Messages on the Screen...................................................................................................

383

Replacing Print Cartridges............................................................................................................................

393

Replacing the Waste Toner Bottle................................................................................................................

399

10. Maintenance

 

Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................................

405

Cautions to Take When Cleaning............................................................................................................

405

Cleaning the Toner Density Sensor..........................................................................................................

406

Cleaning the Friction Pad and Paper Feed Roller...................................................................................

408

Cleaning the Registration Roller and Paper Tray....................................................................................

410

Cleaning the Exposure Glass...................................................................................................................

414

Cleaning the Auto Document Feeder.......................................................................................................

414

Moving the Machine.....................................................................................................................................

415

Moving over a Short Distance..................................................................................................................

416

Moving over a Long Distance..................................................................................................................

416

Disposal..........................................................................................................................................................

418

If the Machine is Not Going to Be Used for a Long Time..........................................................................

419

Preparing the Machine for a Long Period of Inactivity...........................................................................

419

Using the Machine Again After It Has Been Inactive for a Long Period...............................................

420

Where to Inquire............................................................................................................................................

422

Consumables..................................................................................................................................................

423

Print Cartridges..........................................................................................................................................

423

Waste Toner Bottle....................................................................................................................................

424

11. Appendix

 

Functions and Network Settings Available in an IPv6 Environment..........................................................

425

Available Functions...................................................................................................................................

425

Transmission Using IPsec...............................................................................................................................

427

Encryption and Authentication by IPsec..................................................................................................

427

Security Association..................................................................................................................................

428

Encryption Key Exchange Settings Configuration Flow.........................................................................

429

Specifying Encryption Key Exchange Settings........................................................................................

429

Specifying IPsec Settings on the Computer.............................................................................................

430

Enabling and Disabling IPsec Using the Control Panel..........................................................................

432

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Specifications of the Machine......................................................................................................................

433

General Function Specifications..............................................................................................................

433

Printer Function Specifications..................................................................................................................

435

Copier Function Specifications.................................................................................................................

435

Scanner Function Specifications...............................................................................................................

436

Fax Function Specifications......................................................................................................................

438

Specifications of Options..............................................................................................................................

441

Paper Feed Unit TK1010..........................................................................................................................

441

Electromagnetic Interference........................................................................................................................

442

Copyright Information about Installed Applications...................................................................................

443

expat...........................................................................................................................................................

443

JPEG LIBRARY............................................................................................................................................

443

INDEX...........................................................................................................................................................

445

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1. Guide to the Machine

This chapter provides basic information about the product and this manual.

Introduction

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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.

Trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Server®, Windows Vista®, and Internet Explorer® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The proper name of Internet Explorer 6 is Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.

Adobe, Acrobat, PostScript, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

PCL® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Apple, Bonjour, Macintosh, Mac OS, TrueType, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Firefox® is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation.

LINUX® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

“Presto! PageManager” and “NewSoft” are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NewSoft Technology Corporation subject to trademark protection of domestic trademark laws and international trademark conventions.

PictBridge is a trademark.

RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.

Solaris is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and 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 names of Windows XP are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition

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The product names of Windows Vista are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business

1Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise

The product names of Windows 7 are as follows:

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate Microsoft® Windows® 7 Enterprise

The product names of Windows Server 2003 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Web Edition Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 Datacenter Edition

The product names of Windows Server 2003 R2 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition

The product names of Windows Server 2008 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Foundation Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Microsoft® Windows® Web Server 2008

Microsoft® Windows® HPC Server 2008

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Standard without Hyper-VTM Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-VTM Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-VTM

The product names of Windows Server 2008 R2 are as follows:

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Introduction

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Foundation

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Standard

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Enterprise

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 Datacenter 1 Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems

Microsoft® Windows® Web Server R2 2008

Microsoft® Windows® HPC Server R2 2008

• PostScript® 3 in this manual stands for “Adobe PostScript 3 Emulation”.

Disclaimer

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.

This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part, modified, quoted, or reprinted without permission.

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Manuals for This Machine

Several manuals are provided with this machine. Select the manual that contains the information you 1 require.

Media differ according to manual.

The printed and electronic versions of a manual have the same contents.

Adobe Acrobat Reader/Adobe Reader must be installed in order to view the manuals as PDF files.

A Web browser must be installed in order to view the HTML manuals.

Safety Information

Provides information on safe usage of this machine.

To avoid injury and prevent damage to the machine, be sure to read this.

Quick Installation Guide

Contains procedures for removing the machine from its box and connecting it to a computer.

Initial Guide for Scanner and Fax

Provides installation and operation procedures for the machine's scanner and fax functions. Details about these functions that are not included in this manual are provided in User Guide.

User Guide

Provides information about general operation and covers the topics listed below.

Installing options

Suitable paper types

Procedures to use the printer, copier, scanner, and fax functions

Configuring the machine

Troubleshooting problems and fixing paper jams

Replacing consumables

Checking the status of the machine using Web Image Monitor

Information about maintenance

This manual is stored in the manual CD-ROM supplied with the machine.

Quick Guide

Provides information about troubleshooting and basic operations for making photocopies, scanning, and sending faxes.

This manual is stored in the manual CD-ROM supplied with the machine.

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Model-Specific Information

Model-Specific Information

This section explains how you can identify the model type and region of your machine.

This machine comes in two models which vary in printer drivers they support. Check the label of the

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printer driver CD-ROM for the supported printer driver.

 

When describing procedures that are model-specific, this manual refers to the different machine models

 

as Type 1 or Type 2. The following table describes the model types.

 

Model types

 

 

Model type

Supported printer driver

 

 

 

 

Type 1

DDST driver

 

 

 

 

Type 2

PCL and PostScript 3 drivers

 

 

 

 

Furthermore, there is a label on the rear of the machine, located in the position shown below. The label contains details that identify the region your machine belongs to. Read the label.

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The following information is region-specific. Read the information under the symbol that corresponds to the region of your machine.

(mainly Europe and Asia)

If the label contains the following, your machine is a region A model:

CODE XXXX -22, -27

220-240V

(mainly North America)

If the label contains the following, your machine is a region B model:

CODE XXXX -17

120 V

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Dimensions in this manual are given in two units of measure: metric and inch. If your machine is a Region A model, refer to the metric units. If your machine is a Region B model, refer to the inch

1 units.

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List of Option

List of Option

This section provides a list of option for this machine, and how it is referred to as in this manual.

 

 

 

 

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Option List

Referred to as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Feed Unit TK1010

Paper feed unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• For details about the specifications of this option, see p.441 "Specifications of Options".

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How to Read This Manual

1 Symbols

This manual uses the following symbols:

Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations.

Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instructions on resolving user errors.

This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find further relevant information.

[ ]

Indicates the names of keys on the machine's display or control panels.

Notes

Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

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.

About IP Address

In this manual, "IP address" covers both IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Read the instructions that are relevant to the environment you are using.

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Using Manuals

Using Manuals

Be sure to read this section before any other part of this manual.

 

• This manual uses procedures based on Windows XP as an example, unless otherwise specified.

1

 

 

 

Procedures and screens might vary depending on the operating system you are using.

 

 

 

 

Installing Manuals on Your Computer

 

 

 

 

 

The manual CD-ROM provided with the machine contains manuals in HTML format and PDF. Follow the

 

 

instructions below to install it.

 

System requirements for installing the HTML manual:

Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2

Minimum display resolution: 800 × 600 pixels

Recommended browsers for viewing the HTML manual:

Internet Explorer 6 or later

Firefox 3.5 or later

Safari 4.0 or later

Applications for viewing the PDF manuals:

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® or Adobe Reader

The following procedure is based on Windows XP as an example. If you are using another operating system, the procedure might vary slightly.

1.Quit all applications currently running.

2.Insert the manual CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

If you are using a computer running a Macintosh operating system, open “Manuals.htm” from the CD-ROM root directory.

3.Select a language for the interface and a product, and then click [OK].

4.Click [Install manuals].

5.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

6.Click [Finish] when the installation is completed.

7.Click [Exit].

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If you are using a computer running a Windows operating system, the CD-ROM opens

 

 

 

 

 

automatically. However, AutoRun may not work under certain operating system settings. If this is

1

 

 

the case, launch “setup.exe” from the CD-ROM root directory.

Opening Manuals

This section describes how to open the manuals. There are three ways to view the manuals.

Opening from the desktop icon

Follow the procedure below to open the manuals from the desktop icon.

1. Double-click the manual icon on your desktop.

The manual opens.

Opening from the [Start] menu

Follow the procedure below to open the manual from the [Start] menu.

The following procedure is based on Windows XP as an example. If you are using another operating system, the procedure might vary slightly.

1.On the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs], point to [Product Name], and then click [Manual Name].

The manual opens.

• The menu options may appear differently, depending on the options chosen during installation.

Opening from the CD-ROM

Follow the procedure below to open the manual from the CD-ROM.

The following procedure is based on Windows XP as an example. If you are using another operating system, the procedure might vary slightly.

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Using Manuals

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Insert the manual CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

 

 

If you are using a computer running a Macintosh operating system, open "Manuals.htm" from the

 

 

CD-ROM root directory.

 

2.

Select a language for the interface and a product, and then click [OK].

1

3.Click [Read HTML manuals] or [Read PDF manuals], and then select the manual you want to read.

The manual opens.

If you are using a computer running a Windows operating system, the CD-ROM opens automatically. However, AutoRun may not work under certain operating system settings. If this is the case, launch “setup.exe” from the CD-ROM root directory.

Removing Manuals from Your Computer

Follow the procedure below to remove manuals from your computer.

The following procedure is based on Windows XP as an example. If you are using another operating system, the procedure might vary slightly.

1.On the [Start] menu, point to [All Programs], point to [Product Name], and then click [Uninstall].

2.Follow the instructions to remove the manual.

3.Click [Finish].

• The menu options may appear differently, depending on the options chosen during installation.

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Feature Highlights

This section provides information about basic usage and some useful functions of the machine.

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Certain functions require special machine configuration.

The Type 2 model is compatible with certain other network environments and operating systems in addition to Windows and Mac OS X. For details, contact your sales or service representative, or visit the product Web site.

Using the Machine as a Printer

To use this machine as a printer, two types of connection methods are available:

USB connection

Network connection

Connecting via USB

You can connect this machine directly to a computer using a USB cable.

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Preparation for printing via USB

To use this machine as a printer via USB connection:

1.Connect the machine to a computer using a USB cable, and install the printer driver on the computer.

For details, see p.67 "Connecting with a Computer Using a USB Cable" and the instructions provided on the driver CD-ROM.

Connecting via a network

You can connect this machine to a network and use it as a network printer.

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Feature Highlights

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Preparation for printing via a network

To use this machine as a printer via network connection:

1.Connect the machine to a network.

For details, see p.69 "Connecting with a Network Cable".

2.Specify the network settings, such as the machine's IP address. For details, see p.74 "Configuring the Machine".

3.Install the printer driver on a computer.

For details, see the instructions provided on the driver CD-ROM.

Printing confidential documents

If you use the Locked Print function, you can password protect your print job.

This means that your job is printed only after you enter the password using the machine's control panel. This function prevents unauthorized users seeing sensitive documents at the printer.

This function is available for the Type 2 model only.

This function is only available when using the PCL printer driver, and printing from a computer running a Windows operating system.

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Printing confidential documents

1. Use the printer driver to send a print job as a Locked Print file from a computer. For details, see p.143 "Storing a Locked Print file".

1 2. Enter the password using the control panel to print the file. For details, see p.144 "Printing a Locked Print file".

Printing directly from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)

You can connect a PictBridge-compatible digital camera to this machine using a USB cable. This allows you to directly print photographs taken using the digital camera by operating the digital camera.

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Printing directly from a digital camera

1.Connect the machine with a digital camera using a USB cable.

For details, see p.68 "Connecting with a Digital Camera Using a USB Cable".

2.Operate your digital camera and print using the machine.

For details, see p.149 "Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge)".

Using the Machine as a Copier

This section describes some useful functions of this machine when used as a copier.

Making enlarged or reduced copies

This machine has preset ratios for scaling originals, to make it easy to convert documents between different standard sizes.

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Preparation for making enlarged or reduced copies

To always enlarge or reduce copies:

1.Configure the machine's default [Reduce/Enlarge] setting. For details, see p.253 "Copy Settings".

To use this function for the current job only:

1.Configure the setting using the [Reduce/Enlarge] key before starting the current job. For details, see p.162 "Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies".

Copying multiple pages onto a single sheet of paper

You can copy multiple pages of an original onto a single sheet of paper.

This function is only available when the original is set in the ADF, not when it is set on the exposure glass.

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You can either set this machine to always make photocopies in 2-in-1 or 4-in-1 mode, or use this function only when necessary.

Preparation for copying multiple images

To always make photocopies in 2-in-1 or 4-in-1 mode:

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1.Configure the machine's default [Reduce/Enlarge] setting. For details, see p.253 "Copy Settings".

To use this function for the current job only:

1 1. Configure the setting using the [Reduce/Enlarge] key before starting the current job. For details, see p.164 "Copying Two or Four Pages onto One Sheet".

Copying both sides of an ID card onto one side of paper

You can copy the front and back sides of an ID card, or other small document, onto one side of a sheet of paper.

This function is only available when the original is set on the exposure glass, not when it is set in the ADF.

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You can either set this machine to always make photocopies in ID card copy mode, or use this function only when necessary.

Preparation for copying an ID card

To always make photocopies in ID card copy mode:

1.Configure the machine's default [Reduce/Enlarge] setting. For details, see p.253 "Copy Settings".

To use this function for the current job only:

1.Press the [ID Card Copy] key before starting the current job.

For details, see p.166 "Copying Both Sides of an ID Card onto One Side of Paper".

Making 2-sided copies

You can make 2-sided copies by copying single-sided documents onto the front and back sides of the paper.

This function is only available when the original is set in the ADF, not when it is set on the exposure glass.

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Change the machine's default setting to apply 2-sided copying.

Preparation for making 2-sided copies

1.Configure the [2 Sided Copy] setting under copy settings For details, see p.169 "Making 2-sided Copies".

Sorting the output paper

When making multiple copies of multiple pages, you can configure the machine to sort the output pages into sets.

This function is only available when the original is set in the ADF, not when it is set on the exposure glass.

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Preparation for sorting the output paper

1.Enable the [Sort] setting under copy settings. For details, see p.253 "Copy Settings".

Using the Machine as a Scanner

There are two scanning methods: scanning from the computer (TWAIN scanning) and scanning using the control panel.

Scanning from the computer

TWAIN scanning allows you to operate the machine from your computer and scan originals into your computer directly.

TWAIN scanning can be performed using a TWAIN-compliant application, such as Presto!

PageManager.

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TWAIN scanning is available with both USB and network connections.

Scanning using the control panel

Scanning using the control panel allows you to send scanned files via e-mail (Scan to E-mail), to an 1 FTP server (Scan to FTP), or to the shared folder of a computer on a network (Scan to Folder), or to

a USB flash disk (Scan to USB).

The Scan to E-mail, Scan to FTP, and Scan to Folder functions are available only through a network connection. No network connection is required for the Scan to USB function; you can send scanned files directly to a USB flash disk inserted into the front of the machine.

The machine supports WIA scanning, an additional method of scanning originals from your computer, for USB connection. WIA scanning is possible if your computer is running Windows operating system and a WIA-compatible application. For more information, see the manual for your application.

Scanning from a computer

You can operate the machine from your computer and scan originals into your computer directly.

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Preparation for scanning from a computer with USB connection

1.Connect the machine to the computer using a USB cable, and install the scanner driver on the computer.

For details, see p.67 "Connecting with a Computer Using a USB Cable" and the instructions provided on the driver CD-ROM.

2.If a TWAIN-compliant application is not installed on the computer, install Presto! PageManager.

For details, see the instructions provided on the driver CD-ROM.

Preparation for scanning from a computer with network connection

1.Connect the machine to the network.

For details, see p.69 "Connecting with a Network Cable".

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