Ricoh Aficio SP 5100N User Manual

SP 5100NRead this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, please be sure to rea

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User’s Guide

1Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or conseq

2CONTENTS1. Getting startedIntroduction ...

37. AppendixSpecifications ... 7.

Getting started1.11 Getting startedIntroductionThe Network Printer Card allows you to connect your printer directly to a network to share the printer

Programs supplied on CD2.12 Programs supplied on CDThe CD-ROM supplied with your printer card provides you with:•SetIP: A utility program allowing you

Programs supplied on CD2.2IP address setupBefore using your network print server in your network, you must set TCP/IP addresses for the print server.

Print Driver Installation for Networked Printers3.13 Print Driver Installation for Networked PrintersThis chapter explains how to install the print dr

1.3 <Introduction>Printer overviewFront view1output tray8handle2control panel9paper level indicator3control board cover10multi-purpose tray4tr

Print Driver Installation for Networked Printers3.2Windows 2000 (TCP/IP)Note: Windows 2000 supports printing via TCP/IP as standard when TCP/IP is ins

Print Driver Installation for Networked Printers3.33Enter the IP Address of the printer in the [Name or address of server providing lpd] field.Enter [

TCP/IP environment4.14 TCP/IP environmentA TCP/IP network provides you with various protocols for using printing devices and managing various types of

TCP/IP environment4.2SLPService Location Protocol (SLP) is an Internet standard network protocol that provides a framework to allow networking applica

TCP/IP environment4.3Configuring WINSAccess Web Image Monitor SP 5100N and select Network Settings Æ TCP/IP. You will configure two WINS server addres

TCP/IP environment4.4Printing protocolsBefore setting the network printing ports, you must install the printer driver with the local port (LPT) on the

TCP/IP environment4.56Enter the IP address or DNS name of the printer and the name of a user-defined print queue.7Click OK.8Follow the onscreen instru

TCP/IP environment4.6NOTE: Before following the steps below, each printer user should install the printer driver. If the printer driver is not already

TCP/IP environment4.72Select Network Settings Æ IP filtering.3Configure an IP filter.•IP Filtering: You can enable or disable IP filtering.•IP Address

EtherTalk environment5.15 EtherTalk environmentEtherTalk is AppleTalk used in an Ethernet network. This protocol is widely used in Macintosh network e

1.4 <Introduction>Control panel overview1Menu: Enters Menu mode and scrolls through the available menus.2Scroll buttons: Scroll through the op

EtherTalk environment5.2TCP/IP printingApple added TCP/IP printing to all versions including and after OS 8.6. NOTE: Ensure that the Macintosh has ver

Administration Tools6.16 Administration ToolsThis chapter explains how to configure or use the various administration tools found in the SP 5100N. The

Administration Tools6.2Upgrading FirmwareFirmware upgrades may supplied on a CD or as a download from the internet. Use these instructions to install

Appendix7.17 AppendixSpecificationsOpenSSL StatementsOpenSSL LicenseCopyright © 1998-2000 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved.Redistribution and

Appendix7.2

1INDEXAAdministration Tools 6.1Internet Services 6.1BBonjour 5.2BOOTP 4.1DDDNS 4.2DHCP 4.1EEtherTalkBonjour 5.2configuring EtherTalk 5.1config

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1.5 <Introduction>Selecting a locationSelect a level, stable place with adequate space for air circulation. Allow extra space for opening cove

2.1 <System setup>2 System setupThis chapter shows menus you can set and provides basic settings for your printer. This chapter includes:• Usi

2.2 <System setup>Menu overview The control panel menus are used to configure the printer. The control panel provides access to the foling men

2.3 <System setup>2. Layout menuUse the 2. Layout menu to define all settings relating to output.Item ExplanationOrientationChoose the default

2.4 <System setup>3. Paper menuUse the 3. Paper menu to define all settings relating to print meterials such as paper feed and exit, as well a

2.5 <System setup>System Setup menuUse the 5. System Setup menu to configure a variety of printer features.Item ExplanationDate & TimeForm

2.6 <System setup>Emulation menuUse the 6. Emulation menu to configure printer language emulation.PCLThis menu sets the PCL emulation configur

Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, incidental or consequ

2.7 <System setup>Network menuThis menu lets you configure the network interface installed in your printer. You can reset the network interfac

3.1 <Software overview>3 Software overviewThis chapter gives you an overview of the software that comes with your printer. Further details abo

3.2 <Software overview>Printer driver featuresYour printer drivers support the following standard features:• Paper source selection• Paper siz

4.1 <Network setup>4 Network setupThis chapter gives you step-by-step instructions for setting up your printer for network connections.This ch

4.2 <Network setup>Supported operating systemsThe following table shows the network environments supported by the printer: • TCP/IP: Transmiss

4.3 <Network setup>Setting Ethernet speedYou can select the communication speed for Ethernet connections.1 Press Menu until Network appears on

5.1 <Loading print media>5 Loading print mediaThis chapter will help you understand types of paper you can use with your printer and how to pr

5.2 <Loading print media>Supported sizes of paperPrint media for duplex printingType Size Dimensions Weightaa. If media weight is over 28 lb (

5.3 <Loading print media>Guidelines for selecting and storing print mediaWhen selecting or loading paper, envelopes, or other print media, kee

5.4 <Loading print media>Transparencies • To avoid damaging the printer, use only transparencies designed for use in laser printers.• Transpar

CONTENTS1. IntroductionSpecial features ...

5.5 <Loading print media>Using the standard tray or the optional traysLoad the print media you use for the majority of your print jobs in the

5.6 <Loading print media>Using the multi-purpose trayThe multi-purpose tray can hold special sizes and types of print media, such as transpare

5.7 <Loading print media>4 Squeeze the multi-purpose tray paper width guides and adjust them to the width of the paper. Do not force too much,

5.8 <Loading print media>Selecting an output locationThe printer has two output locations; the rear cover (face up) and the output tray (face

6.1 <Basic printing>6 Basic printingThis chapter explains common printing tasks. This chapter includes:• Printing a document• Canceling a prin

7.1 <Supplies and accessories>7 Supplies and accessoriesThis chapter provides information on purchasing toner cartridges and accessories avail

8.1 <Maintenance>8 MaintenanceThis chapter provides information for maintaining your printer and the toner cartridge, as well as suggestions f

8.2 <Maintenance>2 Open the top cover and pull the toner cartridge out. Set it on a clean flat surface.3 With a dry lint-free cloth, wipe away

8.3 <Maintenance>6 Clean a feed sensor with a cotton bud.7 Reinsert the toner cartridge and close the top cover.8 Plug in the power cord and t

8.4 <Maintenance>Saving tonerTo save toner, press Toner Save on the control panel. The button backlight turns on.Using this feature extends th

Clearing paper jams ...

8.5 <Maintenance>4 Hold the toner cartridge by the handle and slowly insert the cartridge into the opening in the printer. Tabs on the sides o

8.6 <Maintenance>4 Locate the sealing tape at the end of the toner cartridge. Carefully pull the tape completely out of the cartridge and disc

8.7 <Maintenance>Clearing the Toner Low Replace Toner messageWhen the Toner Low Replace Toner message appears you can configure not to see thi

9.1 <Troubleshooting>9 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides helpful information for what to do if you encounter an error while using your prin

9.2 <Troubleshooting>In the paper feed areaIn the tray 11 Pull the tray 1 open.2 Remove the jammed paper by gently pulling it straight out. Ma

9.3 <Troubleshooting>In the multi-purpose tray1 If the paper is not feeding properly, pull the paper out of the printer.2 Open and close the t

9.4 <Troubleshooting>5 Replace the toner cartridge and close the top cover. Printing automatically resumes.In the paper exit area1 Open and cl

9.5 <Troubleshooting>Duplex jam 11 Open the rear cover.2 Gently pull the jammed paper straight up.3 Close the rear cover.4 Open and close the

9.6 <Troubleshooting>Understanding the status LEDStatus DescriptionOff • The printer is off-line and cannot print.• The printer is in power sa

9.7 <Troubleshooting>Load [Size] In [Tray]The paper size specified in the printer properties does not match the paper you are loading.Load the

iSafety InformationWhen using this machine, the following safety precautions should always be followed.Safety During OperationIn this manual, the foll

9.8 <Troubleshooting>Toner cartridge-related messagesMessage Meaning Suggested solutionsInstall Toner A toner cartridge is not installed. Inst

9.9 <Troubleshooting>Solving general printing problemsFor problems with the operation of your printer, refer to the table for suggested soluti

9.10 <Troubleshooting>Print job is extremely slow.(Continued)If using Windows 98/Me, the Spooling Setting may be set incorrectly. From the Sta

9.11 <Troubleshooting>Solving print quality problemsDirt inside of the printer or improper paper loading may reduce print quality. See the tab

9.12 <Troubleshooting>Vertical repetitive defectsIf marks repeatedly appear on the printed side of the page at even intervals:• The toner cart

9.13 <Troubleshooting>Common Windows problemsCharacter Voids Character voids are white areas within characters that should be solid black:• If

9.14 <Troubleshooting>Common Macintosh problemsA PostScript error page prints.Print job may not be PostScript.Make sure that the print job is

10.1 <Installing accessories>10 Installing accessoriesYour printer is a full-featured laser printer that has been optimized to meet the majori

10.2 <Installing accessories>3 Grasp the control board cover and remove it.4 Take out a new DIMM from its plastic bag.5 Locate the extra DMM s

10.3 <Installing accessories>Removing a DIMMTo expand the printer memory to 512 MB, you need to remove the preinstalled 128 MB DIMM and instal

ii CAUTION:• Protect the machine from dampness or wet weather, such as rain and snow.• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the

10.4 <Installing accessories>5 Fasten the four screws supplied with your new hard disk.6 Close the control board cover by aligning the groove

10.5 <Installing accessories>Printing with the optional hard diskAfter installing the optional hard disk, you can use advanced printing featur

10.6 <Installing accessories>Controlling the active job queueAll of the print jobs waiting to be printed are listed in the Active Job Queue in

10.7 <Installing accessories>

11.1 <Specifications>11 SpecificationsPrinter specificationsItem Specifications and DescriptionPrinting speedaUp to 43 ppm in A4 (45 ppm in Le

1INDEXAaccessoriesinstallingDIMM 10.1hard disk 10.3Ccleaningdrum 8.3inside 8.1outside 8.1cleaning sheet, print 8.3component location 1.3control

2Sspecial print media, guidelines 5.3specification, printer 11.1status LED, meaning 9.6supplieschecking life 8.4system requirementsMacintosh 3.2W

Software section

1SOFTWARE SECTION CONTENTSChapter 1: INSTALLING PRINTER SOFTWARE IN WINDOWSInstalling Printer Software ...

2Using an Existing Watermark ... 21Creating a Watermark ...

iiiPositions of Labels and Hallmarks for WARNING and CAUTION LabelsThis machine has labels for WARNING and CAUTION at the positions shown below. Fo

3Chapter 8: USING YOUR PRINTER WITH A MACINTOSHInstalling Software for Macintosh ...

Installing Printer Software in Windows41 Installing Printer Software in WindowsThis chapter includes:• Installing Printer Software• Changing the Softw

Installing Printer Software in Windows5NOTE: If your printer is not already connected to the computer, the following window will appear.• After connec

Installing Printer Software in Windows63Click Next. • If necessary, select a language from the drop-down list.• View User’s Guide: Allows you to view

Installing Printer Software in Windows79Click Finish.Installing Software for Network PrintingWhen you connect your printer to a network, you must firs

Installing Printer Software in Windows85The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows95The list of printers available on the network appears. Select the printer you want to install from the list an

Installing Printer Software in Windows10Changing the Software LanguageAfter installation of the software, you can change the display language. 1Click

Installing Printer Software in Windows11Removing Printer Software1Start Windows.2From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs → SP 5100N → Main

Basic Printing122 Basic Printing This chapter explains the printing options and common printing tasks in Windows. This chapter includes:• Printing a D

ivNote to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital devices

Basic Printing13Printer SettingsYou can use the printer properties window, which allows you to access all of the printer options you need when using y

Basic Printing14Paper TabUse the following options to set the basic paper handling specifications when you access the printer properties. See “Printin

Basic Printing15Graphics TabUse the following Graphic options to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See “Printing a Document”

Basic Printing16Extras TabYou can select output options for your document. See “Printing a Document” on page 12 for more information about accessing t

Basic Printing17About TabUse the About tab to display the copyright notice and the version number of the driver. See “Printing a Document” on page 12

Advanced Printing183 Advanced PrintingThis chapter explains printing options and advanced printing tasks. NOTE: • Your printer driver Properties windo

Advanced Printing19Printing PostersThis feature allows you to print a single-page document onto 4, 9, or 16 sheets of paper, for the purpose of pastin

Advanced Printing20Printing on Both Sides of PaperYou can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Before printing, decide how you want your document

Advanced Printing21Using WatermarksThe Watermark option allows you to print text over an existing document. For example, you may want to have large gr

Advanced Printing22Using OverlaysWhat is an Overlay?An overlay is text and/or images stored in the computer hard disk drive (HDD) as a special file fo

1.1 <Introduction>1 IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your printer!This chapter includes:• Special features• Printer overview• Fi

Using Windows PostScript Driver234 Using Windows PostScript DriverIf you want to use the PostScript driver provided with your system CD-ROM to print a

Using Direct Print Utility245 Using Direct Print UtilityThis chapter explains how to use Direct Print Utility to print PDF files without having to ope

Sharing the Printer Locally256 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,

Using Utility Applications267Using Utility ApplicationsIf an error occurs while printing, the Status Monitor window appears, showing the error. NOTES:

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh278 Using Your Printer with a MacintoshYour machine supports Macintosh systems with a built-in USB interface or a 1

Using Your Printer with a Macintosh28Setting Up the Printer Set up for your printer will be different depending on which cable you use to connect the

29Printing NOTES: • The Macintosh printer’s properties window that appears in this User’s Guide may differ depending on the printer in use. However th

30Printer Features SettingThe Printer Features tab provides options for selecting the paper type and adjusting print quality.Select Printer Features f

31Duplex PrintingYou can print on both sides of the paper. Before printing in the duplex mode, decide on which edge you will be binding your finished

32SOFTWARE SECTION INDEXAadvanced printing, use 18Bbooklet printing 19Ddocument, printMacintosh 29Windows 12double-sided printing 20EExtras properties