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QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE Please read the Safety Information in the "Printer Reference" before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 6 A or more Caution · Do not incinerate the oil bottle. This action could cause a fire or a personal injury. · Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it up with an alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily surfaces can create the danger of slipping and personal injury. The printer's location should be carefully chosen because environmental conditions greatly affect its performance. Connect the power cord to a power source with the following specifications: Important Do not touch the surface of the photoconductor unit. This could damage the photoconductor unit and reduce the print quality. Do not expose the photoconductor unit to a light source greater than 800 luxes for more than two minutes. This could damage the photoconductor unit and reduce the print quality. · To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by at least two people. Caution Warning · Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily. · Only connect the machine to the power source described on this sheet. · Avoid multi-wiring. · Do not damage, break or make any modifications to the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more than necessary. These actions could cause an electric shock or fire. Space Required for Installing the Printer Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirement is as follows: A Check the contents of the box according to the following list. If one or some items are missing, please contact your sales or service representative. Important Prior to moving or transporting the printer, wipe out the fuser oil completely as explained in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER Power Connection INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL BOTTLE AND FUSER CLEANER INSTALLING THE PHOTOCONDUCTOR UNIT Return the green lock levers to their original positions. Lift the green lock levers to a vertical position. ZDHH155E Important Do not return lock levers with force. If you cannot lock them easily, remove the photoconductor unit from the printer. Then insert it again until the gears mesh securely. After that, try again to return the levers to their original positions. Important The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is your responsibility to provide the parallel cable appropriate for the computer you are using. D B Caution · Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. A fire or an electric shock might occur. · Place the machine on a strong and level surface. Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause personal injury. · If you use the machine in a confined space, confirm that there is a continuous flow of air. Open the top cover by pulling the top cover open lever. C ZDHH800E Quick Installation Guide (this sheet) Setup Guide CD-ROM Toner Cartridge (Black) Toner Cartridge (Yellow) Toner Cartridge (Cyan) Toner Cartridge (Magenta) A: more than 50 cm (19.7") B: more than 20 cm (7.9") C: more than 50 cm (19.7") D: more than 70 cm (27.6") Close the top cover until the center of the cover locks securely. ZDHH125E Optimum Environmental Conditions Recommended temperature and humidity RH 10 80 80 27 17.5 70 17.5 50 40 27 50 27 70 80 32.5 60 Attaching the Sticker A sticker, mentionning that paper meant for an ink-jet printer is not allowed for use with this printer, is supplied. Please attach the sticker to the bottom right corner of the top of the printer [A] so that the sticker is easy to see. Remove the pins on both sides of the photoconductor unit. ZDHH105E Fuser Cleaner Photoconductor Unit Fuser Oil Bottle 60 Insert the oil bottle. When inserting, the side with the label should be facing toward you, and the mouth of the bottle facing down. ZDHH810E 20 10 20 20 32.5 20 30 10 RH 50 80 80 63.5 70 63.5 50 80.6 80.6 70 80 90.5 60 A ZDHH810E ZDHH615E Power Cord Additional Documentation Remove the plastic bag. 60 Remove the protective sheet. 80.6 50 40 ZDHH175E 20 50 50 20 60 70 90.5 80 20 90 Lift the printer and move it to the place where you want to install it. When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the printer. Recommended range Possible operation range The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear and left to right. To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this printer in a large well ventilated room that has an air turnover more than 30 m3 /hr/person. If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer. Install the fuser cleaner. When installing, the roller should be facing toward you. ZDHH616E Environments to Avoid Important Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light Dusty areas Areas with corrosive gases Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier Locations near other electronic equipment Locations where the printer might be subjected to frequent strong vibration ZDHH235E Insert the photoconductor unit so that the protruding axles on both sides are aligned with the tracks inside the green lock levers. Lower it until the gears mesh securely. Turn the lock levers to hold the oil bottle and fuser cleaner. Note Turn the right lock lever clockwise, and the left one counterclockwise. ZDHP125E Remove adhesive tape [A] and packing material [B] from the printer. A B A ZDHH145E Important When inserting the photoconductor unit, be careful not to touch or damage the surface. ZDHH245E ZDHH015E INSTALLING THE TONER CARTRIDGES Important Do not use excessive force in sliding in the cartridge. Note · Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust might ignite when exposed to an open flame. · Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at an appropriate collection site. · If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them according to your local regulations. Note When inserting the cartridge, the side with the seal should be up. Follow the procedure below to select a language. Note You can select one of the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, or Japanese. The default setting is English. If you want to use the English panel display, it is not necessary for you to do the following procedures. Warning If you set a custom paper size, you should enter the paper size with the printer's operation panel. For more information, see "Loading Paper in the Paper Tray" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. SELECTING THE PANEL DISPLAY LANGUAGE PRINTING THE TEST PAGE You can check if the printer works properly by printing a test page such as the configuration page. However, you cannot check the connection between the printer and the computer by printing the test page. Turn on the printer. First set the main power switch to the On position, and then depress the power switch. Press the Menu ( ) key. The following message appears on the panel display. CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A COMPUTER Connect the printer to a computer using a parallel cable. Caution · Do not open the front cover when the paper tray is pulled out halfway. If you do, it might cause a personal injury. · Do not eat or swallow toner. · Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridges out of reach of children. · Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those provided by an authorized dealer. Repeat steps 2 - 4 for installing the magenta, yellow, and black toner cartridges. When installing, start with the magenta toner cartridge, then yellow, and then black. Close the front cover until the center of the front cover locks securely. Slide the paper tray completely into the printer. Important The parallel cable is not provided with the printer. It is your responsibility to provide the parallel cable appropriate for the computer that you are using. The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface. It requires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE1284 and a parallel port on the computer. To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded cable. Important Be sure to insert the paper tray completely. Otherwise, misfeeds might occur, or the front cover might touch the paper tray. Turn on the printer. First set the main power switch to the On position, and then depress the power switch. After the machine warms up, the ready message appears on the panel display. IPDL-C Menu v w Note Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) long. INSTALLING THE PAPER TRAY · The paper tray does not have a stopper. When pulling it out, be careful not to pull it strongly. If you do, the tray might fall and cause personal injury. Open the front cover by pulling the front cover open lever. Caution CONNECTING THE POWER CORD Caution · When you pull the plug out of the socket, grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord and causing a fire or an electric shock. · It is dangerous to handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this may result in receiving an electric shock. Press the Menu ( ) key. Press the w or v key to display "List Print", and then press the Enter ( ) key. The following message appears on the panel display. IPDL-C Menu v w List Print v w Confirm that the printer's power switch is turned off. If it is on, turn it off. Turn the computer off. Attach the parallel cable to the port of the printer. Secure the cable with the metal fittings as shown in the illustration. The following message appears on the panel display. Press the v or w key to display "System Menu". ZDHH165E Hold the new toner cartridge (cyan) and shake it well, about 3 to 4 times, as shown in the illustration. The following procedure describes how to load A4 K. For more information about the paper sizes that can be set in the paper tray, see "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Place it on a flat surface. v 1.Config.Page w Confirm that "1.Config.Page" is on the display, and then press the Enter ( ) key. The following message appears on the panel display. System Menu Press the Enter ( ) key. v w Check that the printer's main power switch (on the rear) is set to the Off position. Important Rating voltage of the parallel port for the computer; Max. DC 5V. The following message appears on the panel display. 1.Paper Tray v w Press # key Press the Enter ( ) key. Press the v or w key to display "10. Language". In a short time, the test printing will start. 10.Language Press the Enter ( ) key. v w Printing... Config.Page Important If you cannot complete the test printing correctly, see if an error message appears on the panel display. For more information about error messages, see "Troubleshooting" in the "Printer Reference". ZDHH076E ZDHT205E Important If the toner cartridge is not shaken enough, toner might not be evenly distributed in the cartridge. In this case, the print quality might be reduced. ZDHY017E If necessary, slide the front and side guides to the paper size you want to use. Check that the printer's power switch is set to the Off position (not depressed). Remove the tape and the protective cover as shown in the illustration. Press the v or w key until the language you want to select appears on the lower line of the panel display. Press the Enter ( ) key. ZDHH056E Press the On Line ( ) key. Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the port of the computer. Secure the cable. Turn off the printer's power switch. ZDHY035E ZDHH085E Press the On Line ( ) key. The On Line indicator is lit. Load paper with the print side up, into the paper tray. Attach the power cord to the socket on the back side of the printer. ZDHT206E SETTING UP FOR PRINTING The On Line indicator turns off. Align the toner cartridge (cyan) to the "C" mark of the printer as shown in the illustration. Slide the cartridge in along the printer's guide rail. Press the On Line ( ) key again. Printing requires installation of a printer driver to the operating system. Reference See "Printer Driver for This Printer" in the "Setup Guide". If you want to install options, see "Installing Options" in the "Setup Guide". Press the Reset ( ) key. The setting becomes effective. ZDHY045E ZDHH055E Important Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the limit mark inside the tray. The front and side guides should be set exactly to the paper size to avoid paper feed problems. Do not load different kinds of paper in the tray. Plug the other end securely into the wall outlet. ZDHT025E Copyright© 2000 G047-8610 Printed in Japan EE GB Setup Guide Zdgh010j.eps 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 This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Notes: The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will be using before reading this manual. Descriptions in this manual Application PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRA- Aficio Manager for Admin TOR Net Vision for Admin PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Aficio Manager for Client Net Vision for Client Power Source 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 11 A or more Please be sure to connect the power cord to a power source as above. Operator Safety: This machine is considered a CDRH class 1 laser device, safe for office/ EDP use. The machine contains 5-milliwatt, 760 - 800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diode. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator. Laser Safety: The optical housing unit can only be repaired in a factory or at a location with the requisite equipment. The laser subsystem is replaceable in the field by a qualified Customer Engineer. The laser chassis is not repairable in the field. Customer engineers are therefore directed to return all chassis and laser subsystems to the factory or service depot when replacement of the optical subsystem is required. 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. Caution: Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not attempt any maintenance or troubleshooting other than that mentioned in this manual. This machine contains a laser beam generator and direct exposure to laser beams can cause permanent eye damage. Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version. Supplier shall not be responsible for any damage or expense that might result from the use of parts other than genuine supplier's parts in your supplier's office product. For good copy quality, supplier recommends that you use genuine supplier's toner. Trademarks RICOH-SCRIPT2® is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Adobe®, PostScript® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. AppleTalk, Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated. Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights in those marks. Notes: Some illustrations might be slightly different from your machine. Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer. Notes: The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows: · Microsoft® Windows® 95 operating system · Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system · Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition (Windows Me) · Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional · Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server · Microsoft® Windows NT® Server operating system Version 4.0 · Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation operating system Version 4.0 i Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. R WARNING: · Connect the power cord directly into a wall outlet and never use an extension cord. · Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine and freely accessible, so that in event of an emergency, it can be unplugged easily. · Disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if the power cable or plug becomes frayed or damaged. · To avoid hazardous electric shock or laser radiation exposure, do not remove any covers or screws other than those specified in this manual. · Turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the cable) if any of the following conditions exist: · You spill something into the equipment. · You suspect that your equipment needs service or repair. · Your equipment's cover has been damaged. · Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. · Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or appropriate collection site. · If you dispose of the used toner containers yourself, dispose of them according to local regulations. ii R CAUTION: · Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. · Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment. · When you disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull the plug (not the cable). · Do not allow paper clips, staples, or other small metallic objects to fall inside the equipment. · Do not eat or swallow toner. · Keep toner (used or unused) and toner cartridge out of reach of children. · For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the equipment or expended supplies at a household waste collection point. Disposal should take place at an authorized dealer or an appropriate collection site. · Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. · The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating a "hot surface". Touching a "hot surface" could result in a burn injury. (v: means "hot surface".) · Symbols R means a situation that requires you take care. · When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing section because it could be very hot. · If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer. iii Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental issues, such as global warming. When a product meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency, the Partner shall place the ENERGY STAR logo onto the machine model. This product was designed to reduce the environmental impact associated with office equipment by means of energy-saving features, such as Low-power mode. Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel. To change the setting of the Energy Saver mode, see "Using the Operation Panel" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Specifications Lower-power mode Power Consumption 35 W or less 30 minutes (Energy Saver mode) Default Time - Recycled Paper In accordance with the ENERGY STAR Program, we recommend use of recycled paper which is environment friendly. Please contact your sales representative for recommended paper. iv Manuals for This Printer There are six manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installation of a printer and for the operation and maintenance of the printer and its optional equipment. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals. Quick Installation Guide Describes the procedures for installing the printer. Setup Guide Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up the printer and its options (this manual). Printer Reference Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about using the printer and its options. The manual is included as a PDF file on the CDROM. RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Utilities". Network Interface Board Operating Instructions Describes the procedures and provides necessary information about setting up and using the printer in a network environment. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Utilities". UNIX Supplement Provides information about setting up and using the printer in a UNIX environment. This manual is included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM labeled "Printer Drivers and Utilities". v How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property. * The statements above are notes for your safety. Important If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfed, originals might be damaged, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this. Preparation This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating. Note This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misoperation. Limitation This symbol indicates numerical limits, functions that cannot be used together, or conditions in which a particular function cannot be used. Reference This symbol indicates a reference. [ ] Keys that appear on the machine's panel display. Keys and buttons that appear on the computer's display. { } Keys built into the machine's operation panel. Keys on the computer's keyboard. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Getting Started Features of This Printer ............................................................................ 1 Printer Drivers for This Printer................................................................. 3 Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM..................................... 4 Guide to the Printer ................................................................................... Exterior-Front View ....................................................................................... Exterior-Rear View ........................................................................................ Interior ........................................................................................................... Operation Panel ............................................................................................ Turning the Printer On and Off ...................................................................... 5 5 6 7 8 9 2. Installing Options Available Options .................................................................................... Installing the Memory Unit...................................................................... Installing the Network Interface Board Type306 .................................. Connecting the Printer to the Network ........................................................ Buttons and Indicators on the Network Interface Board.............................. Installing the Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal) ..................................... Installing the PAPER FEED UNIT Type206............................................ Installing the AD390 (Duplex Unit)......................................................... 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 25 3. Configuring the Printer for the Network Configuring the Printer for the Network with the Operation Panel..... 29 4. Installing the Printer Driver and Software Installation Method.................................................................................. Installing by Auto Run ............................................................................ Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver ....................................................... Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver ........................... Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver .................................. Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver ............................... Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ....................................... Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ........... Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver .................. Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver ............... Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0 or 6.5 ............................................... Macintosh.................................................................................................... 35 37 38 38 39 40 42 42 45 48 51 52 INDEX........................................................................................................ 57 vii viii 1. Getting Started Features of This Printer This printer is designed especially for office workgroups, both for shared usage within a network environment, and for one-to-one usage by being connected directly to a computer. High quality photo image printing With the 1200 × 600 dpi equivalent resolution, this printer provides you high quality color printing. This is particularly effective when printing photographic images, such as images produced by a digital camera and scanner as well as when printing text and graphics. Using this printer, photo images are rendered more smoothly and with higher detail. High performance This printer provides the high-speed printing. · Color Printing: 6 ppm (A4, 8 1/2 " × 11", simplex) · Monochrome Printing: 24 ppm (A4, 8 1/2 " × 11", simplex) Duplex printing With the optional paper feed unit and duplex unit installed, this printer provides auto duplex printing. Network connectivity This printer is network ready with the optional Network Interface Board. Network utility PRINTER MANAGER, software consisting of ADMINISTRATOR and CLIENT versions, is provided. With this software, multiple print devices can be utilized effectively together on a network. This software offers several convenient functions such as parallel printing and recovery printing. PostScript capabilities Using RICOH-SCRIPT2 provides the printer with PostScript capabilities. You can use the printer in the Windows or Macintosh environments. Easy handling for administration You can set up User Codes for individuals or as a unit of a department. This allows you to keep records of the printing done for each User Code. You can also set up a User ID for each print job. To print a job log or a statistics report shows you color category, result and status of printing per each User Code and User ID. Viewing the contents of a job log or a statistics report through the PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR is available. Maximum 100 User Codes and 64 User IDs can be set. 1 Getting Started Major specifications Printing Speed *1 24 ppm *2 6 ppm *3 1200 × 600 dpi resolutions IPDL-C, RICOH-SCRIPT2 Paper Tray: Custom size *4 , length 356mm, width 216mm Paper feed unit: A4, 210 × 297 mm Standard Memory Size Maximum Memory Size with Optional Memory *1 *2 *3 *4 1 Maximum Print Quality Emulation Maximum Paper Size 32 MB 256 MB A4K Monochrome printing Full color printing When the optional Paper Cassette Type204 (Legal) is installed. 2 Printer Drivers for This Printer Printer Drivers for This Printer Printing requires installation of a printer driver appropriate to the operating system. The following drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. Printer Language Operating System Windows 95 *1 Windows 98 *2 Windows Me *3 Windows 2000 *4 Windows NT 4.0 *5 Macintosh *6 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 1 IPDL-C RICOH-SCRIPT2 Microsoft Windows 95 operating system Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Windows NT Server operating system Version 4.0, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system Version 4.0 in a computer using a x86 processor Macintosh OS with LaserWriter 8 Limitation The printer drivers supplied with this printer do not support operation under a system running Windows NT with a RISC based processor (MIPS R Series, Alpha AXP, Power PC). IPDL-C printer drivers The IPDL-C printer drivers are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. The IPDL-C printer drivers allow the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. P.38 "Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver" P.39 "Windows 2000 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver" P.40 "Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the IPDL-C Printer Driver" RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and PPD (PostScript printer description) files The RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers and the PPD files are included on the CD-ROM that comes with this printer. The RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer drivers allow the computer to communicate with the printer via a printer language. The PPD files allow the printer driver to enable printer specific functions. P.42 "Windows 95/98/Me - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver" P.45 "Windows 2000 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver" P.48 "Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver" P.52 "Macintosh" 3 Getting Started Software and Utilities Included on the CDROM 1 PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR A utility for the system administrator to manage printers on the network. Reference For the name of PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR you use, see the inside of front cover of this manual. For more information about using PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR, see PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR Help. PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT A utility for users to manage their own print jobs on the network. Reference For the name of PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT you use, see the inside of front cover of this manual. For more information about using PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT, see PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Help. Multidirect Print A utility for printing on a "Peer-to-Peer" network. Reference For more information about using Multidirect Print, see the "Operating Instructions" for the optional Network Interface Board included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. PortNavi A utility that helps you to use network printers effectively. It is useful in environments where two or more network printers are used. Reference For more information about PortNavi, see the "Operating Instructions" for the optional Network Interface Board included as a PDF file on the CDROM. Acrobat Reader A utility that allows you to read PDF (Portable Document Format). Note Documentation about using the printer is included on the CD-ROM in a PDF format. 4 Guide to the Printer Guide to the Printer Exterior-Front View 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ZDHH010E 10 9 8 1. Operation Panel Contains keys for printer operation and a panel display that shows the printer status. 4. Power Switch This switch enables you to turn the printer power on and off while the main power switch on the rear is turned on. 2. Top Cover Open this cover when replacing consumables or when removing misfed paper. A Paper Stopper A: Raise this paper stopper so that printed pages are aligned better on the output tray. Raising this paper stopper also keeps printed pages from falling from the output tray. 5. Paper Tray Load paper into this tray for printing. 6. Paper Stopper B Raise this stopper to keep printed pages from falling from the output tray. ZDGH030J ZDGH020J 3. Front Cover Open this cover when replacing toner cartridges or the waste toner bottle, or when removing misfed paper. 5 Getting Started 7. Inset Grips Use these grips to lift the printer. There are four grips, two on the left side and two on the right side of the printer. 8. Front Cover Open Lever Press this lever to open the front cover. 9. Top Cover Open Lever Press this lever to open the top cover. 1 10. Output Tray Printed pages are stacked here. ZDGH040J Exterior-Rear View 4 1 2 3 6 ZDHH020E 5 1. Ventilator Allows air to be discharged, preventing components inside the printer from overheating. Remove this cover when replacing the ozone filter. 4. Printer Board Remove to install optional memory unit or network interface board. 5. Parallel Interface Connector Plug the parallel cable that connects the printer to the computer into this connector. Note Do not leave the ventilator obstructed or blocked. Doing so creates the danger of malfunction due to overheating. 6. Main Power Switch First turn on the main power switch, and use the power switch on the front panel to turn the printer on or off. Normally, keep the main power switch turned on. Turn off the main power switch when the printer is not to be used for a long period of time or when moving the printer. 2. Rear Cover Open this cover when removing misfed paper. 3. Power Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. 6 Guide to the Printer Interior 1 3 2 1 4 5 ZDGH060J 1. Fuser Cleaner This cleans unnecessary toner from the fuser roller. 4. Toner Cartridges A K: black toner B Y: yellow toner C M: magenta toner D C: cyan toner 2. Fuser Oil Bottle This bottle holds oil used for fusing toner to the paper. 5. Waste Toner Bottle This bottle is a receptacle for waste toner generated during the printing process. 3. Photoconductor Unit This unit is used to compose the image being printed. Note Be careful to prevent the green film in the photoconductor unit from becoming dirty or damaged, and do not touch the black belt in the unit. The condition of these components directly affects output quality. 7 Getting Started Operation Panel 1 Important Never press any operation panel key while the Data In indicator on the operation panel is lit or blinking. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ZDHS011E Power On Line Data In Reset 12 11 10 9 Error Menu Escape Media Enter 1. Panel Display The display shows the current status of the printer and error messages. "Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM 4. {On Line} key } Press this key to switch the printer between online and offline. 5. Error indicator Lights up whenever any printer error occurs. A message describing the cause of the error also appears on the panel display. "Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel" in the "Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on the CDROM 2. On Line indicator Tells you whether the printer is online or offline. Stays on while the printer is online (a state in which the printer can receive data from the computer). Stays off when the printer is offline (a state in which printer cannot receive data). 6. {Menu} key } Press this key to make and check the printer settings. 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 the Energy Saver mode. 7. {Media} key } Use this key to select a tray, change the paper size, and to make other settings for printing. 8. {#Enter} key } Press this key to execute menu items selected on the panel display. 8

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