Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Aficio GS 106 Ricoh
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Operating Instructions Printer Reference Read this manual carefully before yo u use this machi ne and keep it h andy for future referenc e. For safe and co rrect use, be sur e t o rea d th e Safety Inform ation in "About This Ma chine" before using the ma chine.
Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions an d note s on the operation and use of this ma chine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully be fo re using the mach ine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual are subject to change witho ut prior notice.
i Manuals for This Machine Refer to the manuals that are relevant to wh at you want to do w ith the machine. ❖ About This Machine Be sure to read the Safety Informatio n in this manual before using the ma- chine. This manual provides an introduc tion to the function s of the machine.
ii ❖ Other manuals • Manuals for This Machine •S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n • Quick Reference Copy Guide • Quick Reference Fax Guide • Quick Reference Printer Guide • Quick Referenc.
iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuals for This Machine ................................... ........................................... ........ i How to Read This Manual ................................... .................................................. 1 Symbols .
iv 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties ............................................................. 65 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessi ng the Printer Properties ................. .............. ......... 65 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Propert ies .
v 4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? ............................................. ........................................... ... 121 PictBridge Printing ......................... ...............................
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1 How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the foll owing symbols: Indicates important sa fety notes. Ignoring these notes could resu l t i n s e r i o u s i n j u r y o r d e a t h . B e s u r e t o r e a d t h e s e notes. They can be found in the “Sa fety Informa tion” section of About This Ma- chine.
2 Display Panel This section describes configuration us ing the display panel when the printer function is selected. 1. Operational status or messages Displays current machine status, such as “Ready”, “Offline”, and “Printing...”. 2. [ JobReset ] Press to cancel the current print job.
3 Reading the Display and Using Keys This section explains how to read the display an d using the sele ction key for the initial display. 1. Scroll keys Press to move the cursor in each direc- tion, step by step. When the {U} , {T} , {V} , or {W} key ap- pears in this manual, press the scroll key of the same direction.
4 Printer Features Menu The following explains settings and mean ings of functions on Printer Feature. Printer Feature screen appears when you press the { User Tools/Coun ter } key.
5 ❖ System Menu Description Print Error Repo rt You can print an erro r report when a printer or memory error oc curs. Auto Continue You can select th is to enable Auto Continue. When it is On, printing continues after a sys- tem error occu rs. Memory Overflo w Select this to have a memory overflow error report printed.
6 ❖ Host Interf ace ❖ PCL Menu ❖ PS Menu (optional) Menu Description I/O Bu ffe r You can set the size of the I/O Buffer. Nor- mally it is not ne cessary to change this setting. I/O Timeout You can set how many seconds the machine should wait before ending a print job.
7 ❖ PDF Menu (optional) Note ❒ Depending on which optional unit s yo u have installed or the pr inter lan- guage you have selected, some options are not displayed. ❒ Depending on the security settings, you might not be able to set certain op- tions.
8 Using the Bypass Tray Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section g ives instruc tions fo r setting paper on the by pass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”, About This Machine.
9 B Lift up the paper guide release lever. C Adjust the paper guides to the paper size, and then gently insert paper face up into the bypass tray. 1. Extender 2. Paper guides • Open out the extender to su pport paper sizes larger than A4 L , 8 1 / 2 × 11 L .
10 D Push down the paper guide release lever. E Set the paper size using the printe r driver or the control panel. Note ❒ Paper within the following dimensions can be set in the bypass tr ay: • Vertical: 90 - 305 mm (3.55 - 12 in.) • Horizontal: 148 - 600 mm (5.
11 Setting the Paper Size and Pa per Type of the Bypass Tray This describes how to set paper size of th e bypass tray. By default, use the printer driver for setting paper size.
12 D Select [ Printer By pass Paper Size ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. E Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the { OK } key. F Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen. Reference See the printer drive r Help about the settings from t he printer drivers.
13 B Select [ System Settings ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. C Select [ Tray Paper Settings ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. D Select [ Printer By pass Paper Size ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key.
14 H Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen. Note ❒ If the printer driver is not used, select [ Machine Settings ] from [ Bypass Tray Priority ] in [ System ] of [ Printer Features ] (see “Printe r Features ”, General S et- tings Guide).
15 D Select [ Paper Type: Bypass Tray ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. E Select paper type from the menu using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. F Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen. Note ❒ The settings made will remain valid until they are reset again.
16 Using the One Sheet Bypass Tray Inserting Paper into th e One Sheet Bypass Tray This section g ives instruc tions for setti ng paper on the One Sheet bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see “Recommended Paper Sizes and Types”, About This Machine.
17 B Open the One Sheet bypass tray. C Open the One Sheet output tray. The sheet inserte d into the One Sheet bypass tray is printed out only from the One Sheet output tray. D Adjust the paper guides to the paper size, and then gently insert a sheet face up into the One Sheet bypass tray.
18 E Set paper size using the printer driver and the control panel. For details, see p.19 “Setting the Paper Size and Paper Type of th e One Sheet Bypass Tray”. Note ❒ Paper with in the fo llowing dimens ions can be s et in the On e Sheet bypa ss tray: • Vertical: 90 - 305 mm (3.
19 Setting the Paper Size and Pape r Type of the One Sheet Bypass Tray This describes how to set paper size and paper type of the On e Sheet bypa ss tray. To print using the One Sheet By pass tray, set the paper size and paper type using the printer driver and the control p anel.
20 E Select [ Paper Size: 1-Sheet Bypass ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. F Select the paper size using the scroll keys, and then press the { OK } key. G Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen. Reference See the printer drive r Help about the settings from t he printer drivers.
21 C Select [ System Settings ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. D Select [ Tray Paper Settings ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. E Select [ Paper Size: 1-Sheet Bypass ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key.
22 I Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen. Reference For printer driver settings, see the printer driver Help. Setting Thick Paper, OHP Tr ansparencies, or Envelopes To print using t he One Sheet Bypass tray, set th e paper type using the printer driver and the control panel.
23 E Select [ Paper Type: 1-Sheet Bypa ss ] using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. F Select a paper type from the menu using {T} or {U} , and then press the { OK } key. G Press the { User Tools/Counter } key to return to the default screen.
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25 1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine suppo rts netw ork and local connection. Before ins talling th e printer dri ver, ch eck how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation proc edure that is appropriate to the connec tion method.
Preparing the Machine 26 1 ❖ Windows Me ❖ Windows 2000 ❖ Windows XP ❖ Windows Server 2003 ❖ Windows NT 4.0 Reference See the explanatio n about how to instal l the printer driver for each ty pe of port. For the Sm artDeviceMonitor for C lient port, see p.
Confirming the Connection Method 27 1 Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Wind ows network pr inter, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer.
Preparing the Machine 28 1 Local Connection Local connections can be established vi a parallel, USB, I EEE 1394 ( SCSI print), and Bluetooth connections.
Installing the Printer Driver 29 1 Installing the Printer Driver This section e xplains how to install the printer driver. There are two ways to in- stall the printer driver: usin g Quick Install, which insta lls the settings at once, or installing the appropriate dr iver according to the port you want to us e.
Preparing the Machine 30 1 H Click [ Finish ] . A message about restarting the computer appears. Restart the computer to complete installation. I Click [ Exit ] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD-ROM. Note ❒ To stop installation of th e selected software, click [ Cancel ] before instal la- tion is complete.
Installing the Printer Driver 31 1 F The message to quit all other applica tions appears. Quit all applications, and then click [ Next > ] . G The software license agreement appears in the [ License Agreement ] dialog box. After reading through its contents, click [ Yes ] .
Preparing the Machine 32 1 Windows XP, Window s Server 2003: A Open the [ Printers and Faxes ] window from the [ Start ] menu. The [ Printers and Faxes ] window appear s. B Click the icon of the machine you want to use. On the [ File ] menu, click [ Properties ] .
Installing the Printer Driver 33 1 F Select the printer driver you want to use in the [ Select Program ] dialog box. You can select several printer drivers. G Click [ Next > ] . H Select the machine model you want to use. The printe r name can be ch anged in the [ Change settings for 'Printer Name' ] box.
Preparing the Machine 34 1 Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the prin ter driver already installed. If there is, you cannot inst all the printer driver usi ng Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [ Add Printer ] .
Installing the Printer Driver 35 1 L In the [ Printer URL ] box, enter “http://printer's address/printer” as the print- er's address. If the server authentication is issued, t o e na bl e S SL ( a pro to co l f or en cr yp ted communication), enter “https://printer's address/printer” (Internet Explor- er 5.
Preparing the Machine 36 1 Reference A message appears if there is a newer version of the prin ter driver already installed. If there is, you cannot inst all the printer driver usi ng Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [ Add Printer ] .
Installing the Printer Driver 37 1 K Click [ Standard TCP/IP Port ] , and then click [ OK ] . Configure the Standard T CP/IP port se ttings, and then see Windows Help if [ Standard TCP/IP Port ] does not appear. L Click [ Next > ] in the [ Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard ] dialog box.
Preparing the Machine 38 1 Using the LPR Port This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver using the LPR port. Important ❒ To install this printer driver unde r Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.
Installing the Printer Driver 39 1 N Check that the port of the selected printer is displayed in [ Port: ] . O Configure the default printer as necessary.
Preparing the Machine 40 1 Using as a Windows Network Printer This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the printer as a Windows network pr inter.
Using as a Windows Network Printer 41 1 H Select the [ Printer Name ] check box to select the printer models you want to use. The printe r name can be ch anged in the [ Change settings for 'Printer Name' ] box. I Double-click the printer name to display the printer settings.
Preparing the Machine 42 1 Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer This describes how to set up the Windows computer used as the NetWare client. Important ❒ To install this printer driver unde r Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.
Using as a NetWare Print Server / Remote Printer 43 1 I Click [ Port: ] , and then click [ Add ] . J Click [ Network Printe r ] , and then click [ OK ] . K Double-click the name of the Ne tWare file server on the network tree . The created queue is displayed.
Preparing the Machine 44 1 Form Feed Do not use NetWare to configure form feed . Fo rm feed i s cont rolled by the print- er driver on Windows. If NetWa re form feed is configured, the prin ter may not print properly.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB 45 1 Installing the Printer Driver Using USB This section e xplains how to i n stall printer drivers using USB. Before installing, check that only the op erating system is running on the compu- ter and no print jobs are in progress.
Preparing the Machine 46 1 H Insert the printer driver. Click [ Search for the best driver for your device. [Recom- mended] ] , and then click [ Next > ] . I Select the [ Specify a location: ] check box, and then click [ Browse... ] . The [ Browse for Folder ] dialog box appears.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB 47 1 Windows 2000 - USB Important ❒ Installing a printer driver requires Administrator permission. Log on using an account that has Administrator permission. When USB is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically.
Preparing the Machine 48 1 H Click [ Finish ] . If the printer driver has already been in stalled, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the “USB001” port is added to the [ Printers ] window. Note ❒ The number after “USB” varies depend ing on the number of printers con- nected.
Installing the Printer Driver Using USB 49 1 D Select the [ Include this location in the sea rch ] check box under [ Search for the best driver in these location ] , and then click [ Browse ] to select the printer driver lo- cation.
Preparing the Machine 50 1 Printing with Parallel Connection This describes how to install the PCL or RPCS printer driver when using the par- allel port. To use a machine connected using a parallel interface, click [ LPT1 ] when install- ing the printer driver.
Printing with Parallel Connection 51 1 M After the installation is completed, se lect one of the options to restart the computer either now or later, and then click [ Finish ] . Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of th e selected software, click [ Cancel ] before instal la- tion is complete.
Preparing the Machine 52 1 Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) The printer drivers can be installed fr om the supplied CD-ROM provided with this machine . Important ❒ Quit all applications currently running, and do not print du ring installation.
Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) 53 1 E Insert the CD-ROM into the CD- ROM drive. • If Auto Run starts, click [ Cancel ] , and then [ Exit ] . • To disable Auto Run, press the left { Shift } key when inserting the CD-ROM into the drive and keep it pressed un til the computer finishes reading from the CD-ROM.
Preparing the Machine 54 1 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 This describes how to install the printe r driver to the computer with Windows XP or Windows Server 2000 instal led, using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print). Important ❒ SCSI print must be set to “active” from th e control panel.
Installing the Printer Driver Using IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) 55 1 F Follow the on-screen instructions. If the printer driver has already been inst alled, the printer icon is added to the [ Printers and Faxes ] window. In this case, printer driver installation is not nec- essary.
Preparing the Machine 56 1 Printing with Bluetooth Connection This describes how to print using w ith Bluetooth de vices. Supported Profiles Refer the following su pported profiles for Bluetooth connection.
Printing with Bluetooth Connection 57 1 Printing with Bluetooth Connection To install the printer driver, follow the pr ocedure used to install parallel interface. Important ❒ To install the printer driver under Wi ndows 2000 / XP Professional or Win- dows Server 2003, you must have an account that has Manage Printers per- mission.
Preparing the Machine 58 1 Configuring Security Mode Settings This describes how to coufigur e the security mode settings . A Start 3Com Bluetooth Connection Manager. B On the [ Tools ] menu, click [ Security Mode ] . The [ Security Mode ] dialog box appears.
Making Option Settings for the Printer 59 1 Making Option Settings for the Printer Make option settings for the machine usin g the printer driver when bidirectional communication is disabled. Reference For details about mak ing option setting s for the printer, see p.
Preparing the Machine 60 1 ❖ When connected with the network • The machine must support bidirectional communication. • SmartDeviceMonitor for Client incl uded on the CD-ROM must be in- stalled, and TCP/IP must be used.
Making Option Settings for the Printer 61 1 If Bidirectional Communication Is Disabled Set up option settings w hen bidire ctional communications are disabled. Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003, Manage Printers per- m i s s i o n i s r e q u i r e d t o c h a n g e the printer properties in the [ Printers ] folder.
Preparing the Machine 62 1 Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- stalling applications by Auto Run requ ires admini strator permission. To i n- stall a printer driver by Auto Run, log on using an account that has administrator permission.
Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 63 1 Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows N T 4 . 0 w i t h A d o b e P a g e M a k e r , y o u n e e d t o c o p y P P D f i l e s t o t h e P a g e M a k e r folder .
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65 2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Acce ssing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open th e printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer defaul t settings, open the printer properti es dialog box from the [ Printers ] window.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 66 2 Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the pri nter properties dialog box from that application.
PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties 67 2 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the print er default settings including option conf iguration setting s, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 68 2 Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [ Printing Preferences ] dialog box from that application.
PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties 69 2 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the print er default settings including option conf iguration setting s, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 70 2 Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the [ Printing Preferences ] dialog box from that application.
PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties 71 2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the print er default settings including option conf iguration setting s, log on using an account th at has Full Control permi ssion.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 72 2 D Make the necessary settings, and then click [ OK ] . Note ❒ S e t t i n g s y o u m a k e h e r e a r e u s e d a s t h e default settings for all applications. Reference For details, see the printer driver Help.
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties 73 2 RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Acce ssing the Printer Properties There are tw o dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. “Multi-tab” is used as an example in this manual.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 74 2 Making Printer Settings from an Application You can make printer settings for a specific application. To make printer settings for a specific application, open the pri nter properties dialog box from that application.
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties 75 2 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 76 2 Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the prin ter default settings for each user. Setting s made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to al l users. A On the [ Start ] menu, point to [ Settings ] , and then click [ Printers ] .
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties 77 2 Windows XP, Windows Server 20 03 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the print er default settings including option conf iguration setting s, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 78 2 Making Printer Default Settings - Printing Preferences Important ❒ You cannot change the prin ter default settings for each user. Setting s made in the printer properties dialog box are applied to al l users. A On the [ Start ] menu, click [ Printers and Faxes ] .
RPCS - Accessing the Printer Properties 79 2 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important ❒ To change the print er default settings including option conf iguration setting s, log on using an account th at has Full Control permi ssion.
Setting Up the Printer Driver 80 2 C On the [ File ] menu, click [ Document Defaults... ] . The [ Default ] dialog box appears. D Make the necessary settings, and then click [ OK ] . Note ❒ S e t t i n g s y o u m a k e h e r e a r e u s e d a s t h e default settings for all applications.
81 3. Other Print Operations Printing a PDF File Directly You can send PDF files directly to the machine fo r printing, without having to open a PDF application. Important ❒ This function is possible only when the optional PostS cript 3 unit is installed.
Other Print Operations 82 3 DeskTopBinder Lite Enhancements Follow the DeskTopBinder Lite enhancement procedure to print PDF fi les directly. A On the [ Start ] menu, click [ Programs ] , [ DeskTopBinder ] , and [ Extended Fe atures Wizard ] .
Printing a PDF File Directly 83 3 Printing PDF Password-Protected Documents Follow the procedure below to pr int password-protected PDF files. A In the Windows [ Start ] menu, click [ Programs ] , [ DeskTopBinder ] , and [ Extended Features Wizard ] .
Other Print Operations 84 3 PDF Direct Print Properties 1. Setting name: Displays the plug-in configuration name (up to 63 single byte characters) 2. Change Icon... Changes the icon displayed on the tool bar. 3. Printer: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that sup- port PDF direct printing.
Unauthorized Copy Control 85 3 Unauthorized Copy Control You can embed patterns and text under printed text to prevent unauthorized copying of the document. Un authorized Copy Control consists of two functions: [ Data security f or copying ] and [ Mask type: ] .
Other Print Operations 86 3 Using [ Data security for copying ] You can embed a pattern by setting it in the printer driver. ❖ Setting [ Data security for copying ] in the printer driver • Select the [ Data sec urity for copying ] checkbox. You can also enter the text in the [ Text: ] box.
Unauthorized Copy Control 87 3 Note ❒ When printing a docu ment that is set with [ Data security for copy ing ] , the ma- chine does not require the opt ional Copy Data Security unit to be installed. The Copy Data Secu rity unit is requir ed when copying or storing a document protected by gray overprint.
Other Print Operations 88 3 Using [ Mask type: ] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. ❖ Setting [ Mask type: ] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [ Mask type: ] , and then enter text in the [ Text: ] box.
Unauthorized Copy Control 89 3 Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (pref- erably 70 to 80 pt) and character an gle to between 3 0 and 40 degrees.
Other Print Operations 90 3 Using the Print Job Function This describes how to print files stored in the machin e. Print files stored in the machine can be printed. You ca n select the print files from the Job List or Use r ID screen. You can print or delete the print jobs saved in the machine which is sent from computers.
Using the Print Job Function 91 3 ❖ Job List If you press [ Job List ] when selecting the type of print jobs after [ Prt.Jobs ] is pressed in the pri nter screen, the following screen appears: 1. The type of print jobs Displays the type of the print job you select.
Other Print Operations 92 3 ❖ User ID If you press [ User ID ] when selecting the type of print jobs after [ Prt.Jobs ] is pressed in the pri nter screen, the following screen appears: 1. The type of print jobs Displays the type of the print job you select.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 93 3 Printing from the Print Job Screen This section gives instruction about Sample P ri n t , L oc k e d P r i nt , H o l d P r i n t , a nd Stored Print. Sample Print Use this function t o print only the first set of a multiple-set print job.
Other Print Operations 94 3 Printing a Sample Print File The following proce dure describes how to print a Sampl e Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about how to print a Sample Print file with the PostScript 3 prin ter driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 95 3 F Select the file you want to print using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Print ] . Enter the new number of sets using the number keys. You can enter up to 999 sets. Press { Clear/Stop } t o correct any entry mistakes.
Other Print Operations 96 3 Deleting Sample Print Files If you are not satisfied wi th the sample printout, you can delete the Sample Print file, revise it and print it agai n until the settings are suitable. A Press the { Printer } key to display the Printer screen.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 97 3 Locked Print Use this function to maintain privacy when printing confidentia l documents on the machine over a shared ne twork. Usually, it is possib le to pri nt data using the display panel once it is stored in this ma chine.
Other Print Operations 98 3 Printing a Locked Print File The following procedur e describes how to print a Locked Print file wi th the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printe r driver. For inf ormation about how to print a Locked Print file with the PostScript 3 prin ter driver, see PostScript 3 Supplement.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 99 3 F Select the file you want to print using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Print ] . The password screen appears. G Enter the password using the number keys, and then press the { OK } key. The print confirmation screen appears.
Other Print Operations 100 3 Deleting Locked Print Files A Press the { Printer } key to display the Printer screen. B Press [ Prt.Jobs ] . C Select [ Locked Print Jobs ] using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Job List ] . A list of Locked Print files stored appears.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 101 3 Hold Print Use this funct ion to tempor arily hold a file in the machine , and print it from th e computer or the machin e's control panel later.
Other Print Operations 102 3 C Start printing from the application’s [ Print ] dialog box. The Hold Print job is sent to the machine and stored. D On the machine’s control panel, press the { Printer } key to display the print- er screen. E Press [ Prt.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 103 3 Deleting Hold Print Files A Press the { Printer } key to display the Printer screen. B Press [ Prt.Jobs ] . C Select [ Hold Print Jobs ] using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Job List ] . A list of a Hold Print files stored in the machine appears.
Other Print Operations 104 3 Stored Print Use this function to store a file in the machine, and then print it from the com- puter or the machine' s control panel later. Jobs are not deleted after the y are printed, so the same job need not be resent in order to print multiple copies.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 105 3 Printing a Stored Print File The following procedure desc ribes how to print a Stored Print file with the PCL 6 / 5c and the RPCS printer driver. For information about h ow to print a Stored Print file with the PostScript 3 printe r driver, see Postscript 3 Supplement i n- cluded.
Other Print Operations 106 3 F Select [ Stored Print Jobs ] using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Job List ] . A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine a ppears. You can print files also by pressing [ User ID ] . For de tails, see p.108 “Printing from the User ID Screen”.
Printing from the Print Job Screen 107 3 Deleting Stored Print Files A Press the { Printer } key to display the Printer screen. B Press [ Prt.Jobs ] . C Select [ Stored Print Jobs ] using {T} or {U} , and then press [ Job List ] . A list of Stored Print files stored in the machine a ppears.
Other Print Operations 108 3 Printing from the User ID Screen This describes how to print the files saved in the machine from the User ID screen. Printing the Selected Print Job A On the Printer screen, press [ Prt.Jobs ] . B Select a type of print jobs you want to print using {T} or {U} , and then press [ User ID ] .
Printing from the User ID Screen 109 3 E Press [ Print ] . The selected file is printed. To cancel printing, press [ Cancel ] . Reference For details about printing each type of print job, see the follow ings: p.93 “Sample Print” p.97 “Locked Print” p.
Other Print Operations 110 3 Note ❒ After printing is completed, Sample Print, Locked Print, and Hold Print files are deleted. ❒ You cannot select a print job that is not st ored under the selected user ID.
Form Feed 111 3 Form Feed This section gives instructio ns for operating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the machine has run out.
Other Print Operations 112 3 C Select the tray for form feed using {T} or {U} from those that appear on the display panel, and then press the { OK } key. If you want to print after adding paper t o the tray, select the tray a fter loading the correct paper.
Form Feed 113 3 Canceling a Print Job Follow this procedure for canceling the print job if the me ssage prompting form feed appears. A Press [ JobReset ] . B Press [ Current ] . The confirmation message appear s. To resume printing jobs, press [ Resume ] .
Other Print Operations 114 3 Canceling a Print Job This section gives in struction to stop printing from the computer or the control panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel A Press [ JobRe set ] on the display panel or the { Clea r/Stop } key on the control panel.
Canceling a Print Job 115 3 Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the computer You can cancel a print job fr om the computer if transferri ng print jobs is not com- pleted. A Double-click the printer icon on the Windows task tray. A window appears, show ing all print jo bs currently queued for printing.
Other Print Operations 116 3 Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error lo g on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are sto red in the error log.
Spool Printing 117 3 Spool Printing Spool Printing allows print jobs transferred from a compu ter to be temporarily stored, and then prints them after they are transferred. This shortens printing time as it maximizes printer efficiency. Important ❒ During Spool Printing, the hard disk is accessed and the Data In indicator blinks.
Other Print Operations 118 3 Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can sep- arate sets into order. This function is kn own as “Collate”.
Collate 119 3 Note ❒ You can set Collate in th e RPCS printer driver. ❒ If Auto Continue oc curs on the fi rst set, Collate will be canceled. ❒ If forced printing o ccurs on the first se t, Collate will be canceled.
Other Print Operations 120 3.
121 4. Direct Printing from a Digital Camera (PictBridge) What is PictBridge? You can connect a PictBridge -compatible digital camera to this machine using a USB cable. This allows yo u to print photographs take n using t he digital camera directly by operating the digital camera.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 122 4 PictBridge Printing Follow the procedure below to start Pi ctBridge printing on this machine. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable while da ta is being sent. If you do, printing will fail.
PictBridge Printing 123 4 F The machine receives settings from the digital camera and starts printing. Note ❒ Since printing conditions are specified on the digital camera, specifiable parameters depend on the particular digital camera. For details, see the digital camera's manual.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 124 4 What Can Be Done on This Machine This machine can pe rform the followi ng functions using its PictBridge featu re.
What Can Be Done on This Machine 125 4 Index Printing ❖ A3 (297 × 420) ❖ A4 (210 × 497) ❖ A5 (148 × 210) ❖ Letter (8 1 / 2 × 11) ❖ B4 (257 × 367) Note ❒ Index printouts vary depend ing on the orientation of the paper placed on the specified size tray.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 126 4 Trimming Use this function to print only the inside of the trimming area specified on the digital camera. *1 -- Trimming area Date and File Name Printing Use this function to print the date and/or file name under the image.
What Can Be Done on This Machine 127 4 Paper Size Use this function to print on paper with the size specified on the digital camera. Note ❒ Specify Undefined Size for the 2L (5” × 7”), 100 mm × 150 mm, 4” × 6”, 8” × 10”, A6, B5, and B6 sizes.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 128 4 Image Print Size Use this function to print images with the size specified on the digital camera. -- indicates the image size specified on the camera. You can specify the following image print sizes: ❖ Fixed size •3 .
What Can Be Done on This Machine 129 4 Multi-Image-Layout Use this function to print multiple images on the specified paper. The number of imag es that can be printed on one page is as follows: Paper .
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 130 4 The number and arrangement of image s that can be specified are as follows: Note ❒ A form feed may be inserted between images depending on the digital cam- era in use.
What Can Be Done on This Machine 131 4 Paper type Specification This function sends the machine's paper type info rmation to the digit al camera. The names of paper types displayed on th e digital camera's screen are different to the names displayed on the machine.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 132 4 Exiting PictBridge Follow the procedure below to quit the PictBridge mode. Important ❒ Do not disconnect the USB cable w hile da ta is being sent to the machine. If you do, printing will fail.
Other Reference Information 133 4 Other Reference Information For further details about printing on this machine, see th e following: Reference Fore details about paper size, paper type , or tray settings, see General Settin gs Guide.
Direct Printing from a Di gital Camera (PictBridge) 134 4.
135 5. The Functions and Settings of the Machine Mainframe Network Guide, PostScript 3 Sup plement, and UNIX Supplement cover all mod- els, and therefore contain all the functi ons and settings . This chapter describes the functions and setting items used fo r configuring the model you are using.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine 136 5 List of the Setting Items Web Image Monitor The following table s show Web Image Monitor items that can be view ed or mod- ified depending on the select ed mode on the Web browser.
List of the Setting Items 137 5 ❖ Printer: Print Jobs ❖ Job •J o b L i s t •P r i n t e r •F a x H i s t o r y ❖ Address Book Menu User mode Administrator mode Print Job List Read/Modify R.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine 138 5 ❖ Configuration • Device Settings •P r i n t e r •F a x Menu User mode Administrator mode System Read Read/Modify Paper Read Read/Modify Date/Ti.
List of the Setting Items 139 5 •I n t e r f a c e • Network •S e c u r i t y •R C G a t e •W e b p a g e Menu User mode Administrator mode Interface Settings Read Read/Modify Menu User mode.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine 140 5 • Extended Feature Settings Note ❒ Some items are not displayed depe nding on the security settings.
List of the Setting Items 141 5 telnet The following telnet can be used with the machine: access, appletalk, authfree, autonet, bonjour (rendezvous), btconfig, device- name, dhcp, diprint, dns, domain.
The Functions and Settings of the Machine 142 5.
143 6. Appendix Specifications This section contains the machine's elec trical and hardware specifica tions, in- cluding information about its options.
Appendix 144 6 Note ❒ When using MacOS, use only the standard USB interface. The optional USB interface board is not su pported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with MacOS 9.2.2, only USB 1.1 is supported. ❒ When using the USB Interface (Standard) with Windows Me, install USB Printing Support.
Specifications 145 6 Options Important ❒ The optional IEEE 1394 interface board, the IEEE 802.11b interface unit, the IEEE 1284 interface board, and Bluetooth interface un it cannot be installed concurrently. IEEE 1394 Interface Board Type B ❖ Transmission spec.
Appendix 146 6 IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A ❖ Transmission spec.: IEEE 1284 ❖ Required cable: Standard IEEE 1284 compliant Micro Centronics 36 pin cable IEEE 802.
Specifications 147 6 Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.
148 INDEX B Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 , 147 Bypass tray , 8 setting the paper size , 11 C Canceling a job Windows , 114 Collate , 118 Control keys , 3 Control panel hold print , 101 locked pr.
149 P PageMaker , 63 PDF Direct Print , 81 PictBridge , 121 Camera Memo Printin g , 131 Color Matching , 130 Date and File Name Printing , 126 Exiting PictBridge , 13 2 Form Printing , 131 Image Print.
150 EN USA B229-8504.
Note to users in the United States of America Note: This equipment has been tested an d found to comply wi th th e limits for a Class B digita l device, pursu- ant to Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. These limits ar e designe d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation .
Operating Instructio ns Printer Reference EN USA B229-8504.
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