Ricoh Aficio AP400N Owner's manual

UNIX Supplement

Introduction
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instruc-
tions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
Please read the Safety Information before using this machine. It contains important information related
to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
Important
Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be li-
able for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
Notes
For use with the following machines
• RICOH Aficio AP400
• RICOH Aficio AP400N
• SAVIN MLP25
• SAVIN MLP25N
• Gestetner P7325
• Gestetner P7325N
• nashuatec P7325
• nashuatec P7325N
• Rex-Rotary P7325
• Rex-Rotary P7325N
• Lanier LP025
• Lanier LP025n
• Lanier LP026
• Lanier LP026n
Trademarks
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
Sun, SunOS and Solaris are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the
United States and other countries.
HP-UX is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.
LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.
RED HAT is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc.
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1
1. UNIX Configuration
Before Setup...........................................................................................................3
Using the lp/lpr commands.........................................................................................3
Using the rsh/rcp/ftp commands ................................................................................ 3
Using the Installation Shell Script........................................................................4
Assigning the IP Address ...........................................................................................5
Executing the Installation Shell Script ........................................................................6
After Executing Installation Shell Script ...................................................................10
Printing Method.................................................................................................... 15
Printing with lpr, lp....................................................................................................15
Printing with rsh, rcp, ftp ..........................................................................................16
Printer Status .......................................................................................................18
Viewing the Print Job Status with lpq and lpstat ......................................................18
Viewing the Printer Status with rsh and ftp ..............................................................18
Copying Information to a File ...................................................................................19
Specifying the Device Option .............................................................................20
Configuring the Device Option .................................................................................20
Printer Language......................................................................................................22
Text Printing .............................................................................................................23
Input Tray ................................................................................................................. 23
Paper Size................................................................................................................24
Paper Type...............................................................................................................25
Output Tray ..............................................................................................................26
Copies ......................................................................................................................26
Collating ...................................................................................................................27
Duplex Printing.........................................................................................................27
Binding .....................................................................................................................28
Orientation................................................................................................................29
Resolution ................................................................................................................29
Symbol Set...............................................................................................................30
INDEX......................................................................................................... 32

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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 which, if instructions
are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
R
CAUTION:
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions
are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
* The statements above are notes for your safety.
Important
If this instruction is not followed, paper might be misfeed, 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 control panel.
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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1. UNIX Configuration
This section explains how to set up a network printer and check the print status
using UNIX.
Limitation
❒To print from a UNIX workstation, use the file that the printer supports.
Before Setup
Setting up can vary depending on the printing commands. Please make sure to
make the settings accordingly.
Using the lp/lpr commands
A
AA
AUse the installation shell script to register the device option, as well as the
printer host name and the IP address.
⇒p.4 “Using the Installation Shell Script”
B
BB
BStart printing.
⇒p.15 “Printing Method”
Using the rsh/rcp/ftp commands
A
AA
AEdit the host file to register the printer host name and the IP address.
B
BB
BStart printing.
⇒p.15 “Printing Method”
Reference
See p.10 “After Executing Installation Shell Script” for host file editing.
Note
❒If you cannot edit the host file, use the install shell script to register the host
name.

UNIX Configuration
4
1
Using the Installation Shell Script
The installation shell script helps with the setup process. The installation shell
script automates some of the tasks in configuring /etc/hosts, /etc/printcap, and
in creating the spool directory for BSD UNIX, and in running the lpadmin com-
mand for System V UNIX.
Preparation
The installation shell script can be used on the following workstations: (it can-
not be used with other types of workstations.)
•SunOS 4.x.x, SunOS 5.x
•Solaris 2.x, Solaris 7, 8
•HP-UX 8.x, 9.x, 10.x, 11.x
•Redhat Linux 5.2, 6.x, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2
•OpenServer 5.06
•UnixWare 7.1.1
Depending on the security setting when installed, rsh/rcp/% telnet may not
be usable with RedHat 7.1 or later. Change the security level to the level that
allows use of rsh/rcp/% telnet. For more information about how to change
the setting, see the operating instructions for RedHat.
When you use NIS (Network Information Service) or DNS, you should con-
figure the server before running this installation shell script.
For more information about the configuration utility of your OS, see the man-
ual that came with the utility.

Using the Installation Shell Script
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1
Assigning the IP Address
Preparation
Configure the machine to use the TCP/IP protocol.
•Make sure that the TCP/IP protocol on the machine is set to active. (The
default is active.)
•Assign an IP address to the machine and configure the other settings re-
quired for using the TCP/IP protocol.
Reference
For more information about how to make the above settings, see the Printer
Reference.
Checking the IP address configuration
Follow the procedure below to make sure that the IP address has been config-
ured correctly.
•The following procedure uses the sample IP address: 192.168.15.16.
A
AA
AEnter the following:
# ping 192.168.15.16
If the address has been configured correctly, the following message appears.
192.168.15.16 is alive
If the address has been configured incorrectly, the following message ap-
pears.
no answer from 192.168.15.16
Note
❒When you use NIS, the IP address and host name are written to /etc/hosts
on the master server. When you use DNS, the information is written to a
data file on the name server. After writing the host name and IP address to
the file, make sure that the configuration is correct by pinging the host
name.
# ping host_name
❒If the host name is registered with an IP address, the server can access the
printer using its host name instead of its IP address.

UNIX Configuration
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Executing the Installation Shell Script
After having configured the printer IP address, follow the procedure below to
execute the installation shell script and set up the workstation printing environ-
ment.
Preparation
Before executing the installation shell script, the IP address, the host name
and the printer name are required.
Following procedures use sample IP address: 192.168.15.16, sample host
name: nphost and sample printer name: np.
Note
❒Use ftp to get the installation shell script from the printer.
A
AA
ALog on to the workstation as root.
Note
❒If you do not log on as root, the installation shell script will not run.
B
BB
BGet the installation shell script from the printer.
AMove to the directory you want to copy the installation shell script to.
BUse ftp to connect to the printer with the IP address that you just config-
ured.
# ftp 192.168.15.16
Connected to 192.168.15.16
220 printer FTP server ready.
name (192.168.15.16:root:)
CWhen a user name is requested, leave blank and press the {
{{
{RETURN}
}}
}(
{
{{
{ENTER}
}}
}) key.
331 Password required for root.
Password:
DWhen a password is requested, leave blank and press the {
{{
{RETURN}
}}
}(
{
{{
{ENTER}
}}
}) key.
230 User root logged in.
ftp>
EType the following to get the installation shell script.
ftp> get install
FClose the ftp session.
ftp> bye
221 Goodbye.
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