Ricoh AP600N Setup Guide

Setup GuideFor safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in theSetup Guide before you use it.Getting Started

6Manuals for This PrinterManuals for This PrinterThe following manuals describe the operational procedures and maintenance ofthis machine.To enhance s

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Note to users in the United States of AmericaNotice:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, p

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7How to Read This ManualSymbolsIn this manual, the following symbols are used:R WARNING:This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

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91. Getting StartedPrinter Drivers for This PrinterPrinting requires installation of a printer driver for your operating system. Thefollowing drivers

Getting Started101❖❖❖❖ RPCS printer driverThis printer driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer viaa printer language. The preset ty

Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROM111Software and Utilities Included on the CD-ROMThere are three CD-ROMs that come with this printer. Thes

Getting Started121Viewing the Contents of the CD-ROMFollow the steps to view the contents of the CD-ROM.AAAAInsert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.Au

Guide to This Printer131Guide to This PrinterMainframe❖❖❖❖ Exterior1. Paper Size DialAdjust this dial to match the size andfeed direction of the paper

Getting Started1414. Output Tray ExtensionPull out this extension when printingon long paper.5. Control PanelContains keys for the printer opera-tion

Guide to This Printer151❖❖❖❖ Interior1. Toner CartridgeIncludes toner and a photo conductorunit.When “Replace Toner Car-tridge” appears on the panel d

IntroductionThis manual describes detailed instructions on the operation and notes about the use of this machine.To get maximum versatility from this

Getting Started161Control Panel1. Panel displayShows the current status of the printerand error messages.See “Error & Status Messages on the Contr

Guide to This Printer1718.{{{{Menu}}}} keyPress this key to make and check the cur-rent printer settings.See “Making Printer Settings with the Con-tro

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192. Installing OptionsR CAUTION:Important❒ The voltage rating of the connector for options is 24 V DC or less.❒ Turn the power off before removing th

Installing Options202Available OptionsThe following options can be attached to the printer.❖❖❖❖ Exterior1. Paper Feed Unit Type 600 (Tray 2or Tray 3)Y

Available Options2123. AD410 (Duplex Unit)You can print on both sides of paper.Install the Duplex Unit by removingthe rear cover of the printer.4. 1-b

Installing Options222Paper Feed Unit Type 600R CAUTION:Important❒ Do not slide more than one papertray out at the same time. Havingmore than one full

Paper Feed Unit Type 600232R CAUTION:EEEEAttach the interface cable to theprinter.FFFFPlug the printer's power cordback into the wall outlet, and

Installing Options242Envelope Feeder Type 2600Note❒ This unit is a tray that slides intothe optional Paper Feed Unit.Without the optional Paper FeedUn

Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module)252Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module)Important❒ Before touching the Memory Unit,touch something metal to dis-charge an

iTABLE OF CONTENTSTrademarks...1Safety Infor

Installing Options262FFFFPull the handle and slide the con-troller board out.GGGGPlace the controller board on a flatsurface.HHHHThe Memory Unit is in

Memory Unit Type C (SDRAM Module)272MMMMWhile aligning the power cord tothe left side groove of the DuplexUnit, slide the Duplex Unit in un-til it is

Installing Options2821394 Interface Unit Type 4510Note❒ Depending on the model you use,the 1394 Interface Unit, the 802.11bInterface Unit and the Blue

1394 Interface Unit Type 4510292CCCCIf the Duplex Unit is attached,push down the lever on right side(AAAA) and pull out the Duplex Unituntil it stops

Installing Options302IIIIAttach the 1394 Interface Unit tothe controller board.Insert the end of the 1394 InterfaceUnit into the opening (A), andthen

1394 Interface Unit Type 4510312NNNNWhile aligning the power cord tothe left side groove of the DuplexUnit, slide the Duplex Unit in un-til it is conn

Installing Options322----1394 Interface Unit specifications❖❖❖❖ Interface Connector:IEEE 1394 (6 pins × 2)❖❖❖❖ Required cable:1394 interface cable (6

802.11b Interface Unit Type A332802.11b Interface Unit Type ANote❒ Depending on the model you use,the 802.11b Interface Unit, the 1394Interface Unit,

Installing Options342EEEEPull out the handle of the control-ler board.FFFFPull the handle and slide the con-troller board out.GGGGPlace the controller

802.11b Interface Unit Type A352JJJJFasten the 802.11b Interface Unitto the controller board with thetwo screws.KKKKInsert the card slowly into the802

ii4. Installing the Printer Driver and SoftwareInstallation Method ...

Installing Options362PPPPWhile aligning the power cord tothe left side groove of the DuplexUnit, slide the Duplex Unit in un-til it is connected to th

Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 2045372Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 2045Note❒ Depending on the model you use,the 802.11b Interface Unit, the 1394Interf

Installing Options382EEEEPull out the handle of the control-ler board.FFFFPull the handle and slide the con-troller board out.GGGGPlace the controller

Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 2045392JJJJFasten the Bluetooth InterfaceUnit to the controller board withthe two screws.KKKKWith the side labeled INSER

Installing Options402PPPPAttach the antenna cap to the cardwith the side that has both cor-ners of the antenna cap cut outfacing the screws.Note❒ If t

Hard Disk Drive Type 2600412Hard Disk Drive Type 2600Important❒ Before touching the Hard DiskDrive, touch something metal todischarge any static elect

Installing Options422Important❒ If you use a Windows operatingsystem, you should set up theHard Disk Drive with the print-er driver to make the printe

AD410 (Duplex Unit)432AD410 (Duplex Unit)Important❒ If you attach the Duplex Unit andthe Paper Feed Unit, the PaperFeed Unit must be attached priorto

Installing Options442FFFFWhile aligning the power cord tothe left side groove of the DuplexUnit, slide the Duplex Unit in un-til it is connected to th

1-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 26004521-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600Important❒ If you attach the 1-bin Shift SortTray and the Paper Feed Unit, thePaper F

1TrademarksMicrosoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries.Novell, Net

Installing Options462FFFFSlide the upper tray into the 1-binShift Sort Tray.GGGGAttach the interface cable to theprinter.HHHHPlug the printer's p

CS380 (Mailbox)472CS380 (Mailbox)Important❒ If you attach the Mailbox and thePaper Feed Unit, the Paper FeedUnit must be attached prior to at-taching

Installing Options482FFFFSlide the output tray into the low-er side of the Mailbox first.GGGGSlide the other output trays intothe Mailbox from the bot

493. Configuring the Printer forthe NetworkMake the network settings below depending on the network interface you use.• Parallel/USB: Making network s

Configuring the Printer for the Network503AAAAPress {{{{Menu}}}}.“Menu” appears on the panel dis-play.BBBBPress {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} to displa

Ethernet Configuration513GGGGWhen you use this machine inDHCP environment, proceed tostepKKKK. When you use this ma-chine with a fixed IP address, you

Configuring the Printer for the Network523E Repeat steps CCCC and DDDD to enterthe IP address.Check if the pointer (k) is at therightmost position, an

Ethernet Configuration533MMMMPress {{{{On Line}}}}."Ready" appears on the panel dis-play.NNNNPrint a configuration page to con-firm the sett

Configuring the Printer for the Network543IEEE 1394 ConfigurationUse this procedure to configure theprinter for use in the IEEE 1394 envi-ronment. The

IEEE 1394 Configuration553FFFFPress {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} to display “IPover 1394”.A Press {{{{Enter #}}}}.B Press {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}

2Safety InformationWhen using your printer, the following safety precautions should always be fol-lowed.Safety During OperationIn this manual, the fol

Configuring the Printer for the Network563D Press {{{{Enter #}}}}.The pointer (k) moves to thenext entry field automatically.Note❒ The value moves by

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration573IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) ConfigurationConfigure the printer for using thewireless LAN. The following ta

Configuring the Printer for the Network583FFFFPress {{{{Enter #}}}}.The following message appears onthe panel display.GGGGPress {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{T

IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration593B Press the {{{{UUUU}}}} or {{{{TTTT}}}} key to se-lect characters, and then pressthe {{{{Enter #}}}} key.

Configuring the Printer for the Network603E Continue entering.Note❒ You can enter either 10 or 26characters. If the key you en-ter is not 10 or 26 cha

614. Installing the Printer Driverand SoftwareThis manual assumes that you are familiar with general Windows proceduresand practices. If you are not,

Installing the Printer Driver and Software624Quick InstallAuto Run will start the installer automatically when you load the CD-ROM inthe CD-ROM drive.

Quick Install634EEEEThe software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialogbox.After reading through all of the contents, click [I ac

Installing the Printer Driver and Software644Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer DriverInstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer DriverTwo kinds of PCL printer driv

Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver654EEEEThe software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialogbox.After reading through all of

3R 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

Installing the Printer Driver and Software664Setting Up OptionsImportant❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the optio

Installing the RPCS Printer Driver674Installing the RPCS Printer DriverInstalling the RPCS Printer DriverLimitation❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Wi

Installing the Printer Driver and Software684FFFFSelect the RPCS printer driver when the "Select Program" dialog box ap-pears.GGGGFollow the

Installing the RPCS Printer Driver694Setting Up OptionsImportant❒ If the printer is equipped with certain options, you should set up the optionswith t

Installing the Printer Driver and Software704Installing the PostScript Printer DriverThis section describes basic instructions for installing the Post

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver714DDDDSelect [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].[Add Printer Wizard] starts.EEEEClick [Next].FFFFCheck [Local Prin

Installing the Printer Driver and Software724Windows 2000/Windows XP/Server 2003 - Installing the PostScript Printer DriverInstalling the printer driv

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver734GGGGSelect the check box of the port you want to use, and then click [Next].A dialog box for selecting the

Installing the Printer Driver and Software744Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript Printer DriverInstalling the printer driverLimitation❒ Install

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver754DDDDSelect [PostScript 3 Printer Driver].[Add Printer Wizard] starts.EEEEClick [Next].FFFFAfter confirming

4Positions of Labels and Hallmarks for RRRRWARNING and RRRRCAUTIONThis machine has labels for RWARNING and RCAUTION at the positionsshown below. For s

Installing the Printer Driver and Software764----Bidirectional transmissionWhen bidirectional transmission is enabled, information about the paper siz

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver774❖❖❖❖ When connecting with IEEE 1394• The printer must be connected to the IEEE 1394 connector of a computer

Installing the Printer Driver and Software784Mac OS - Installing the PostScript 3 Printer DriverPreparationIf the AdobePS installation starts under Ma

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver794Setting up the PPD filePreparationMake sure that the machine is connected to an AppleTalk network before pe

Installing the Printer Driver and Software804Installing the Adobe Type ManagerNote❒ Close all applications that are running before the installation. I

Installing the PostScript Printer Driver814GGGGDouble- click the [TrueType] or [Type1] folder.Select the font enter you want to use.HHHHCopy the fonts

Installing the Printer Driver and Software824Setting Up the PPD FileAAAARun Print Center.BBBBClick [Add Printer].Click [AppleTalk] in the first pop-up

Installing the Printer Driver Using USB834Installing the Printer Driver Using USBThis section describes basic instructions for installing the printer

Installing the Printer Driver and Software844HHHHFollow the "plug and play" on the screen to install the printer drivers.When the installati

Installing the Printer Driver Using USB854Mac OS-Creating a Desktop Printer iconTo use a printer connected by USB, create a Desktop Printer icon.AAAAI

5ENERGY STAR Program• Energy Saver modeThis printer automatically lowers its power consumption 30 minutes after thelast operation has been completed.

Installing the Printer Driver and Software864Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394This section gives basic instructions for installing the pri

Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394874Windows 2000AAAAConnect the printer and the computer using the IEEE 1394 interface cable.BBBBIn the [F

Installing the Printer Driver and Software884Windows XP/Server 2003AAAAConnect the printer and the computer using the IEEE 1394 interface cable.BBBBIn

Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394894Printing with IP over 1394You can print by setting the IP address for this machine and the computer on

Installing the Printer Driver and Software904❖❖❖❖ If you do not want to install the printer when [Found New Hardware Wizard] startswith an operating s

Installing the SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin914Installing the SmartNetMonitor for Client/AdminLimitation❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP

Installing the Printer Driver and Software924Installing the Font Manager 2000Limitation❒ If your system is Windows 2000/Windows XP/Server 2003 or Wind

Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0934Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0If you use this printer under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows

94INDEX1394 Interface Unit Type 4510, 21, 281-bin Shift Sort Tray Type 2600, 21, 45802.11b Interface Unit Type A, 21, 33AActive Protocol, 49AD

95PPageMaker, 93Panel display, 16Paper Exit Cover, 14Paper Feed Unit Type 600, 20, 22Paper Size Dial, 13Paper Tray, 14Paper Tray Cover,