Ricoh Aficio AP400N Operations Instructions

UNIX Supplement

UNIX Configuration61Executing the Installation Shell ScriptAfter having configured the printer IP address, follow the procedure below toexecute the in

Using the Installation Shell Script71CCCCRun the installation shell script.# sh ./installNote❒ Insert a period and slash before the current directory.

UNIX Configuration81GGGGConfigure the printer name.Enter logical printer name [default nphost_prn]If you want to use the default name, press the {{{{R

Using the Installation Shell Script91Deleting the printerTo print using the lp or lpr command, the option specified when the installationshell script

UNIX Configuration101After Executing Installation Shell ScriptThe printing environment is set up automatically when the installation shellscript is ex

Using the Installation Shell Script111❒ Each entry is separated with colons into several fields. The syntax is to be-gin each entry with a colon, foll

UNIX Configuration121❖❖❖❖ Making the log fileError messages are logged to a file created in the /var/log directory. The logfile name is the printer na

Using the Installation Shell Script131BRegister the printer as a remote printer.# lpadmin -p np -s nphost!"option" -T dump -I any• np is the

UNIX Configuration141CSet the printer so that the print job is listed in the print queue./usr/lib/accept npDSet the printer to perform the print job./

Printing Method151Printing MethodPrinting with lpr, lpExecute one of the following commands according to the type of workstation be-ing used:❖❖❖❖ BSD

IntroductionTo get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc-tions in this manual. Please keep

UNIX Configuration161Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp You can also print using the rsh, rcp and ftp commands.Note❒ Print using the format that the printer

Printing Method171ftpDepending on the number of files to be printed, use the put or mput commands.Limitation❒ File names cannot contain “=” or “,”.❖❖❖

UNIX Configuration181Printer StatusYou can use the following commands to have information and the printer statusdisplayed or copied to a file.Use the

Printer Status191Parameters that can be used with rsh, rcp and ftp:Copying Information to a FileUse the rcp or ftp command to copy information about t

UNIX Configuration201Specifying the Device OptionWith the following options, you can print with specific printer functions.Configuring the Device Opti

Specifying the Device Option211❒ Enter the option using the lp or lpr command, when the shell script is imple-mented. The option settings you made her

UNIX Configuration221Printer LanguageSelect a printer language to print in.filetype=printer languagefil=printer languageThe following sample shows how

Specifying the Device Option231Text PrintingSet this function when directly printing text files.Limitation❒ Possible only when PDF is not selected as

UNIX Configuration241Paper SizeSelect the paper size.Limitation❒ Possible only when PDF is not selected as the printer language.❒ Only the loaded pape

Specifying the Device Option251Paper TypeSelect the paper type.Limitation❒ Only the loaded paper types are available.mediatype=value of paper typeThe

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UNIX Configuration261Output TraySelect the output tray.outbin=value of output trayLimitation❒ Only the installed output trays are available.Note❒ The

Specifying the Device Option271CollatingSpecify the number of collated sets.qty=number of collated sets (1 to 999)Limitation❒ Do not specify “qty” and

UNIX Configuration281• ftpftp> put file1 duplex=on,binding=longedgeReferenceFor more information about available paper size for duplex printing, se

Specifying the Device Option291OrientationSelect the feed direction of the paper. Limitation❒ Possible only when PCL5e or PDF is not selected as the p

UNIX Configuration301• rcp% rcp file1 nphost:resolution=600• ftpftp> put file1 resolution=600Symbol SetSelect the set of print characters for the s

Specifying the Device Option311The following sample shows how to print a set of ISO 4 (host name : nphost, filename : file1).• rsh% rsh nphost print s

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31. UNIX ConfigurationThis section explains how to set up a network printer and check the print statususing UNIX.Limitation❒ To print from a UNIX work

UNIX Configuration41Using the Installation Shell ScriptThe installation shell script helps with the setup process. The installation shellscript automa

Using the Installation Shell Script51Assigning the IP AddressPreparationConfigure the machine to use the TCP/IP protocol. • Make sure that the TCP/IP