Ricoh A850 User manual

PRINTER Option Type
450
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRINTER REFERENCE (option)
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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.

PRINTER Option Type 450 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Printed in Japan UE USA A867-8600

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 read the Safety Information in the “Copy Reference” before using this machine. It contains im-
portant information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
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.
Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®, and MS-DOS®areregistered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
PostScript®is registered trademark of Adobe System 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.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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.

Note to users in the United States of America
Notice:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution (in case of 100BaseTX environment):
Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host
computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits.
Declaration of Conformity
Product Name: Printer controller
Model Number: Type 450
Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation
Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Telephone number: 973-882-2000
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note to users in Canada
Note:
This Class B digital appz with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada
Avertissement:
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Copyright © 1998

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How To Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
R
WARNING:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in
death or serious injury when you misuse the machine without following the in-
structions under this symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are de-
scribed in the Safety Information section.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that might result in mi-
nor or moderate injury or propertydamage that does not involve personal injury
when you misuse the machine without following the instructions under this
symbol. Be sure to read the instructions, all of which are described in the Safety
Information section.
* 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 op-
erating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after misop-
eration.
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.

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Option List
The following are the options that you can add to enhance the basic capabilities
of the printer.
• Hard Disk : Printer Hard Disk Type 450
• Memory expansion : RAM SIMM
• NIB : Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E)
• Mailbox : Mailbox CS360
• PostScript®: PostScript®3 Kit Type 450

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manuals for this Machine.......................................................................... 1
Manuals for this Machine.............................................................................. 1
1.Setting up
Requirements............................................................................................. 3
Requirements................................................................................................ 3
Parallel Cable Requirements ........................................................................ 3
Network Connections.................................................................................... 3
Connecting the Machine........................................................................... 5
Connecting the machine to the Host using the Parallel Cable...................... 5
Connecting the machine to the Hub using the Network Interface Board 450-E
(NIB 450-E) ................................................................................................... 5
2.Making Adjustments with the Operation Panel
Operation Panel......................................................................................... 8
Adjusting Printer Features ..................................................................... 10
Accessing the Printer Features................................................................... 10
Printer Features Menu ................................................................................ 12
Printer Features Parameters....................................................................... 13
Adjusting System Settings..................................................................... 21
Accessing the System Settings................................................................... 21
System Settings Menu................................................................................ 24
System Settings Parameters....................................................................... 24
3.Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver
Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.................................................... 27
Windows 95/98 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.............................. 27
Windows 3.1x - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver................................ 28
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ............................ 28
Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver ............................................... 30
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver.......................... 30
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver............................ 30
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PCL 6/5e Printer Driver........................ 31
4.Installing the PostScript®Printer Driver
Installing the PostScript®Printer Driver.............................................. 33
Windows 95/98 - Installing the PostScript®Printer Driver........................... 33
Windows 3.1x - Installing the PostScript ® Printer Driver ........................... 34
Windows NT 4.0 - Installing the PostScript®Printer Driver......................... 35
Macintosh - Installing the PostScript®Printer Driver................................... 36

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Uninstalling the PostScript®Printer Driver .......................................... 37
Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the PostScript®Printer Driver...................... 37
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the PostScript®Printer Driver ........................ 37
Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the PostScript®Printer Driver .................... 37
5.Installing the Font Manager
Installing the Font Manager.................................................................... 39
Windows 95/98/NT4.0 - Installing the Font Manager.................................. 39
Windows 3.1x - Installing the Font Manager............................................... 39
Uninstalling the Font Manager............................................................... 41
Windows 95/98/NT4.0 - Uninstalling the Font Manager.............................. 41
Windows 3.1x - Uninstalling the Font Manager........................................... 41
6.Printing a Document
Changing a Mode..................................................................................... 43
Starting a Print Job ................................................................................. 44
Windows 95/98 - Starting a print Job .......................................................... 44
Windows 3.1x - Starting a print Job ............................................................ 44
Windows NT4.0 - Starting a print Job ......................................................... 45
Canceling a Print Job.............................................................................. 47
Windows 95/98 - Canceling a print Job...................................................... 47
Windows 3.1x - Canceling a print Job......................................................... 47
Windows NT4.0 - Canceling a print Job..................................................... 48
7.Troubleshooting
Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel................................ 51
Machine Does not Print........................................................................... 56
Other Printing Problems......................................................................... 57
8.Appendix
Specifications.......................................................................................... 59
INDEX........................................................................................................ 61

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Manuals for this Machine
Manuals for this Machine
There are four manuals that describe the operational procedures separately for
the operation and maintenance of the machine.
This manual, the Printer Reference, contains detailed instructions for using this
machine as a printer.
To ensure safe and efficient operation of the machine, all users should read and
follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
❖
❖❖
❖System Settings
Describes the procedures and functions for adjusting the settingsand defaults
of this machine for fax and copier.
❖
❖❖
❖Copy Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a copier.
❖
❖❖
❖FAX Reference
Describes the procedures and functions for using this machine as a fax.
❖
❖❖
❖Printer Reference
Describes the system settings, procedures and functions for using this ma-
chine as a printer.(This Manual)

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1. Setting up
Requirements
Requirements
Before using this machine you must make sure that all the environmental and
electrical requirements have been met. Connect the machine to your host com-
puter using the parallel port, optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-
E), or both.
Make sure that all the cables, connectors, and electrical outlets necessary to at-
tach the machine to your host computer or network are present.
Reference
For further information on using the parallel port. ⇒P.5 “Connecting the Ma-
chine”
For information on using a network. ⇒P.5 “Connecting the Machine”
Parallel Cable Requirements
Connect the machine to your host computer using a parallel port. This machine
does not provide the parallel cable to connect the machine to the host computer.
The machine's parallel connection is a standard bi-directional interface. It re-
quires a standard 36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284 and a parallel
port available on the host computer.
Note
❒Do not use a parallel cable more than 3 meters (10 feet) long.
Network Connections
Optional Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E) can be installed to allow di-
rect connection to an Ethernet network.
The Ethernet card supports 10BaseT or 100BaseTX connections.
You can use the machine in a network environment as follows.
• Using the appropriate network management software and printer driver.
• Attaching the machine to a networked computer set up as a server.

Setting up
4
1
In a mixed network environment, the protocol automatically switches among
network protocols.
Reference
Refer to the configuration guide that comes with the Network Interface Board
450-E (NIB 450-E) for more information on installing.
For information on resolving network connection problems. ⇒P.51 “Trouble-
shooting”
Note
❒Consult your Network Administrator before connecting your machine to a
network.
Client
Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, NT 4.0, Macintosh
Driver
PCL 6/5e , PostScript®
File Server
Netware 3.x , Netware 4.x
Protocol
IPX/SPX, TCP/IP , EtherTalk(Macintosh only)

Connecting the Machine
5
1
Connecting the Machine
Make sure the shape and the position of the connector are as shown in the illus-
tration.
Connecting the machine to the Host using the Parallel Cable
Connect the machine to the host computer using a parallel cable compliant with
IEEE 1284 (supplied by you).
Follow these steps to connect the machine to your host computer:
AMake sure you have the correct cable.
BMake sure both the machine and the host computer are turned off.
CPlug the 36-pin end of theparallel cable into theparallel port at the back on
the left side cover of the machine.
DSqueeze the wire clips on each side of the connector together until they
snap into place. The clips hold the cable securely in place.
EPlug the other end of the parallel cable into the computer's parallel port.
Connecting the machine to the Hub using the Network Interface
Board 450-E (NIB 450-E)
Connect the machine using the Network Interface Board 450-E (NIB 450-E).
Follow these steps to connect the machine.
AMake sure you have a correct cable.
BMake sure the machine is turned off.
Parallel Port
10BaseT/100BaseTX
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CPlug the end of the network interface cable into the 10BaseT/100BaseTX
port at the back on the left side cover of the machine.
DPlug the other end of the cable into the Hub.
Note
❒You can not connect to a Macintosh computer directly.
❒You should confirm that the cable is connected to the 10BaseT/100BaseTX
port.
❒Do not connect the cable to the ISDN port by mistake.
❒In case of 100BaseTX environment, properly shielded and grounded cable
(STP) must be used for connection to host computer (and/or HUB) in or-
der to meet FCC and EMC Directive 89/336/EEC emission limits.

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2. Making Adjustments with
the Operation Panel
This section is for the maintenance operators.
The User Tools set the default settings, which are divided into four menu items;
System, Copy, Fax, and Printer. This section deals with the information on ad-
justing the printer settings using the System and the Printer menus.
Note
❒After using the user tools, be sure to return to Printer mode. The settings are
not canceled even if the operation switch is turned off or the {Clear Modes/En-
ergy Saver}key is pressed.
❒Function names displayed in a faint font become available when the machine
is expanded.
Reference
For information on adjusting the Copy and the Fax settings. ⇒Refer to the
"Copy Reference" , the "Fax Reference" or the "System Settings. "

Making Adjustments with theOperation Panel
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2
Operation Panel
1. {
{{
{Enhanced Image}
}}
}key
When Copier Hard Disk (Image Enhance
Kit) is installed, press this key to make
the collation.
If the indicator doesn't light, you can't
make the collation, as Copier Hard Disk
(Image Enhance Kit) is not installed.
2. Data In indicator
Shows if the print job is being sent from
the host computer.
If the indicator is blinking, the job is be-
ing sent.
If the indicator stays on, there is the data
to be printed out.
3. {
{{
{User Tools/Counter}
}}
}key
❖
❖❖
❖User Tools
Press to change the default settings
and conditions to meet your require-
ments.
❖
❖❖
❖Counter
Press to check or print the total num-
ber of prints made.
⇒P.10 “Adjusting Printer Features”, P.21
“Adjusting System Settings”
4. Panel Display
Shows the operation status, error mes-
sages, and function menus.
5. {
{{
{Clear Modes/Energy Saver}
}}
}key
Press this key for about 1 second to
switch to and from Energy Saver mode.
Note
❒This key is not effective, while the de-
fault settings of the Printer Features
are being changed using User Tools.
⇒P.10 “Adjusting Printer Features”,
P.21 “Adjusting System Settings”
6. Operation Switch
Press this switch to turn the power on.
(The On indicator lights up.) To turn off
the power, press this switch again. (The
On indicator goes off.)
Note
❒This key is not effective, while the de-
fault settings of the Printer Features
are being changed using User Tools.
⇒P.10 “Adjusting Printer Features”,
P.21 “Adjusting System Settings”
7. {
{{
{Function}
}}
}key
Press to change modes(Copy, Fax, Print-
er) shown on the panel display. To use
the printer function, press the [Printer]
key.
8. {
{{
{Selection}
}}
}keys
Press these keys under the item you wish
to select.
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Copies
Margin
Adjust
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Zoom
Combine
Copies
Erase Center/
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Copy
Fax Text Photo
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Special Orig.
Lighter Darker
Speed Dial
On Hook Dial
Pause /
Redial
Tone
Program Clear
Modes /
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Clear / Stop
Start
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Operation Panel
9
2
9. <
<<
<and >
>>
>keys (Cursor keys)
Use these keys to move to another page
of the panel display.
10. {
{{
{Number}
}}
}keys
Use these keys to enter a numeric value.

Making Adjustments with theOperation Panel
10
2
Adjusting Printer Features
Accessing the Printer Features
APress the {
{{
{User Tools/Counter}
}}
}key.
The User Tools Main Menu appears.
BEnter {
{{
{4}
}}
}with the {
{{
{Number}
}}
}keys.
The Printer Features menu appears.
CSearch for the desired menu with the {
{{
{Number}
}}
}keys.
Note
❒{↓
↓↓
↓Next}: Press to go to the next page
❒{↑
↑↑
↑Prev.}: Press to go back to the previous page.
⇒P.8 “Operation Panel”
2
1
Sort
Staple
Stac
1-Sided 2-Sided
2-Sided 2-Sided
User Tools /
Enhanced Auto Reduce/
Book 2-Sided
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Adjusting Printer Features
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2
DChange the settings by following the instructions on the panel display.
Then press {
{{
{OK}
}}
}.
Note
❒{OK}: Press to set the new settings and return to the previous menu.
❒{Cancel}: Press to return to the previous menu without changing any data.
⇒P.13 “Printer Features Parameters”
Exiting from User Tools
AAfter changing the user tools settings, go back to the User Tools Main
Menu.
BPress the {
{{
{User Tools/Counter}
}}
}key.
Note
❒You can also exit from user tools by pressing the {Exit}key on the User
Tools Main Menu.
2
1
Sort
Staple
Stac
1-Sided 2-Sided
2-Sided 2-Sided
User Tools /
Enhanced Auto Reduce/
Book 2-Sided
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Making Adjustments with theOperation Panel
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2
Printer Features Menu
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