Ricoh CL7000 - Aficio D Color Laser Printer User manual

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Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................7
How to Read This Manual...................................................................................................................9
Checking the Network Environment................................................................................................11
Print Server Configuration...............................................................................................................................12
Netware Configuration ....................................................................................................................................13
1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration
Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................14
Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................14
Configuring NetBEUI for Printing..................................................................................................................16
Installing Software..............................................................................................................................18
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................18
Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................19
Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................24
Changing Port Settings ....................................................................................................................................28
Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................30
Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................33

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2. Windows XP Print Server Configuration
Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................34
Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................34
Installing Software..............................................................................................................................37
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................37
Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................38
Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................43
Changing Port Settings ....................................................................................................................................47
Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................48
Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................51
3. Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration
Configuring Protocols........................................................................................................................52
Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing........................................................................................................52
Configuring NetBEUI for Printing..................................................................................................................54
Installing Software..............................................................................................................................56
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client ............................................................................................................56
Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver.................................................................................................57
Installing the PostScript Printer Driver............................................................................................................62
Changing Port Settings ....................................................................................................................................66
Setting Up Options .............................................................................................................................67
Settings for Printer Share..................................................................................................................70

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4. NetWare Configuration
Configuring NetWare Using the Control Panel...............................................................................71
NetWare 3.x - Advanced Settings......................................................................................................76
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................77
Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................77
Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................79
NetWare 4.x, 5/5.1, 6 - Advanced Settings .......................................................................................83
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................................84
Setting Up as a Print Server.............................................................................................................................84
Setting Up as a Remote Printer........................................................................................................................88
5. Using SmartNetMonitor for Admin
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Admin...........................................................................................94
Changing the Network Interface Board Configuration..................................................................95
Changing Names and Comments......................................................................................................97
Displaying Printer Status.................................................................................................................100
Locking Menus on the Printer's Control Panel.............................................................................101
Changing the Paper Type................................................................................................................102
Managing the Number of Copies to be Printed.............................................................................103
Configuring Energy Save Mode......................................................................................................104
Setting a Password............................................................................................................................105

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6. Using a Web Browser
Going to the Top Page......................................................................................................................107
Configuring the Network Interface Board Settings.......................................................................................108
Changing Names and Comments....................................................................................................113
Displaying Printer Status.................................................................................................................116
7. Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel
Menu Chart.......................................................................................................................................117
Accessing the Main Menu................................................................................................................121
Paper Input Menu ............................................................................................................................124
Paper Input Parameters..................................................................................................................................125
Changing the Paper Input Menu....................................................................................................................128
List/Test Print Menu........................................................................................................................132
List/Test Print Parameters..............................................................................................................................132
Printing a Configuration Page .......................................................................................................................133
Interpreting the Configuration Page ..............................................................................................................136
Maintenance Menu...........................................................................................................................139
Maintenance Menu Parameters .....................................................................................................................140
Changing the Maintenance Menu..................................................................................................................143
System Menu....................................................................................................................................150
System Parameters........................................................................................................................................151
Changing the System Menu..........................................................................................................................158
Host Interface Menu.........................................................................................................................161
Host Interface Parameters .............................................................................................................................162
Changing the Host Interface Menu................................................................................................................171

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PCL Menu.........................................................................................................................................174
PCL Parameters .............................................................................................................................................175
Changing the PCL Menu ...............................................................................................................................179
PS Menu ............................................................................................................................................182
PS Parameters................................................................................................................................................183
Changing the PS Menu..................................................................................................................................185
Language Menu................................................................................................................................188
Changing the Language Menu.......................................................................................................................188
8. Appendix
SNMP.................................................................................................................................................191
Spool Printing ...................................................................................................................................192
Remote Maintenance by telnet........................................................................................................194
Using telnet....................................................................................................................................................194
Commands List..............................................................................................................................................195
Getting Printer Information over the Network.............................................................................222
Printer current status......................................................................................................................................222
Printer configuration......................................................................................................................................227
Understanding the Displayed Information ....................................................................................231
Print Job Information.....................................................................................................................................231
Print Log Information....................................................................................................................................232
Configuring the Network Interface Board.....................................................................................................233
Message List......................................................................................................................................239
System Log Information................................................................................................................................239

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Precautions........................................................................................................................................248
Connecting a Dial Up Router to a Network...................................................................................................248
PostScript Printing from Windows................................................................................................................249
NetWare Printing...........................................................................................................................................249
Using DHCP..................................................................................................................................................251
Configuring a WINS Server ..........................................................................................................................252
Memory Capacity and Paper Size...................................................................................................255
Specifications.....................................................................................................................................257
Main Unit.......................................................................................................................................................257
Options...........................................................................................................................................................262
Information about Installed Software............................................................................................270
expat...............................................................................................................................................................270
JPEG LIBRARY............................................................................................................................................271
NetBSD..........................................................................................................................................................271
INDEX.................................................................................................................................275

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Introduction
To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the in-
structions 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
liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or oper-
ating the machine.
Software Version Conventions Used in This Manual
• NetWare 3.x means NetWare 3.12 and 3.2.
• NetWare 4.x means NetWare 4.1, 4.11 and IntranetWare.
Trademarks
Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LaserWriter, Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,
Inc.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Netscape, Netscape Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
Novell, NetWare, NDS are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated.
PCL is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

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Solaris is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
Bluetooth is a Trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. (Special Interest Group) and licensed to RICOH
Company Limited.
Copyright © 2001 Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The Bluetooth Trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA
Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their
respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks.
The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:
•The product name of Windows®95 is Microsoft®Windows 95.
•The product name of Windows®98 is Microsoft®Windows 98.
•The product name of Windows®Me is Microsoft®Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me).
•The product names of Windows®XP are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
•The product names of Windows®2000 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
•The product names of Windows NT®4.0 are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows NT®Server 4.0
•Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation 4.0

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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 re-
sult 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 misfed, or data might be lost. Be sure to read this.
Preparation
This symbol indicates the prior knowledge or preparations required before operating.
Note
This symbol indicates precautions for operation, or actions to take after mal-operation.
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.

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[]
Keys that appear on the machine's 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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Checking the Network Environment
❖
❖❖
❖Connecting Printer and Computer
•Network connection (Ethernet cable, IEEE 1394 cable (IP over 1394), IEEE 802.11b (wireless
LAN))
•Parallel connection (parallel cable)
NetWare (Server)
Windows NT 4.0 (Server)
Windows 2000, Windows XP,
Windows 95/98/Me
Macintosh
Windows NT 4.0
NetWare
(Client)
Windows XP
Windows 2000
UNIX

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•USB connection (USB cable)
•IEEE 1394 (SCSI print) connection (IEEE 1394 cable)
•BluetoothTM connection
Print Server Configuration
You can use Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows NT 4.0 as a Print Server.
See p.14 “Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration”.
See p.34 “Windows XP Print Server Configuration”.
See p.52 “Windows NT 4.0 Print Server Configuration”.
Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Windows NT 4.0 Print Server
Print Server
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT 4.0

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Netware Configuration
To set the machine up as a network printer in a NetWare environment. The network interface board
allows you to use the machine as a print server or remote printer.
See p.71 “NetWare Configuration”.
NetWare
File Server
Print Server
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT 4.0
Windows XP
NetWare
Print Server NetWare
File Server
Remote Printer
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows NT 4.0

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1. Windows 2000 Print Server Configuration
To use a network printer,click[SmartNetMonitor], [Standard TCP/IP Port], or [LPR Port]when installing
the printer driver.
•SmartNetMonitor
See p.14 “Configuring Protocols”, p.18 “Installing Software”, p.19 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS
Printer Driver”, and p.24 “Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.
•Standard TCP/IP Port, LPR Port
See p.14 “Configuring Protocols”, p.19 “Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver”, and p.24
“Installing the PostScript Printer Driver”.
Note
❒If you want to use LPR Port, Print Services for UNIX must be installed. For details, see Windows
2000 Help.
Configuring Protocols
Configuring TCP/IP and IPP for Printing
This describes how to configure the network interface board and Windows2000 to use TCP/IP and IPP.
Preparation
To use NetBEUI, use the SmartNetMonitor for Client port.

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Configuring the printer
Configure the printer to use TCP/IP.
•Check TCP/IP is set to active. (The factory default is active.)
•Assign an IP address and make other settings required for TCP/IP.
Reference
For more information about how to make the above settings, see “Windows 2000 Configuration”,
Printer Client Reference.
If DHCP is used to assign IP addresses, see p.251 “Using DHCP”.
Note
❒After setting the IP address, use the ping command to confirm that it has been set correctly.
AOn the [Start]menu, point to [Programs], point to [Accessories]and then click [Command Prompt].
BEnter the following: (Example: IP address is 192.168.15.16)
C:> ping 192.168.15.16
If the address is configured correctly, the following message appears:
Reply from 192.168.15.16 : bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=32
If the address is configured incorrectly, the following message appears:
Request timed out.
Configuring a Windows 2000 computer
Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use TCP/IP.
A
AA
AOn the [Start]menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].
B
BB
BClick [Local Area Connection]. On the [File]menu, click [Properties].

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C
CC
CCheck [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)]is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connec-
tion:]box on the [General]tab.
Note
❒If the check box for TCP/IP is not selected, select it.
❒If TCP/IP is not installed, click [Install]on the [General]tab and install it. For more information
about installing TCP/IP, see Windows 2000 Help.
D
DD
DConfigure TCP/IP with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and other settings.
Check with the network administrator that the settings are correct.
Configuring NetBEUI for Printing
This describes how to configure the network interface board and Windows 2000 to use NetBEUI.
Configuring the printer
Configure the printer to use NetBEUI.
•Check NetBEUI is set to active. (The factory default is active.)
Reference
For more information about how to make the above settings, see “Windows 2000 Configuration”,
Printer Client Reference.

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Configuring a Windows 2000 computer
Follow the procedure below to configure a Windows 2000 computer to use NetBEUI.
A
AA
AOn the [Start]menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Network and Dial-up Connections].
B
BB
BClick [Local Area Connection]. On the [File]menu, click [Properties].
C
CC
CCheck[NetBEUI Protocol]is selected in the [Components checked are used by this connection:]box
on the [General]tab.
Note
❒If the check box for NetBEUI is not selected, select it.
❒If NetBEUI is not installed, click [Install]on the [General]tab and install it. For more information
about installing NetBEUI, see Windows 2000 Help.

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Installing Software
Installing SmartNetMonitor for Client
A
AA
AQuit all applications that are running.
B
BB
BInsert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Auto Run will start the installer.
Note
❒Auto Run might not work automatically due to certain operating system settings. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe”located in the CD-ROM root directory.
C
CC
CSelect a language for the interface, and then click [OK].
The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), Eng-
lish (English), Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French), Italiano (Italian), Magyar (Hungarian), Neder-
lands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish),
Svenska (Swedish)
D
DD
DClick [SmartNetMonitor for Client/Admin].
E
EE
EThe software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement]dialog box.
After reading through the content, click [I accept the agreement.]to agree with the license agree-
ment, and then click [Next>].
F
FF
FFollow the instructions on the screen.
Note
❒If you are required to restart the computer after the installation of SmartNetMonitor for Client, re-
start and continue configuration.

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Installing the PCL 5c or RPCS Printer Driver
A
AA
AQuit all applications that are running.
B
BB
BInsert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Auto Run will start the installer.
Important
❒Never have two versions of the same printer driver installed on your system at the same time.
When upgrading to a new version of the printer driver, delete the old version, and then install the
new one.
Note
❒Auto Run might not work automatically due to certain operating system settings. If this is the
case, launch “Setup.exe”located in the CD-ROM root directory.
C
CC
CSelect a language for the interface, and then click [OK].
The following languages are available: Cestina (Czech), Dansk (Danish), Deutsch (German), Eng-
lish (English), Espanol (Spanish), Francais (French), Italiano (Italian), Magyar (Hungarian), Neder-
lands (Dutch), Norsk (Norwegian), Polski (Polish), Portugues (Portuguese), Suomi (Finnish),
Svenska (Swedish)
D
DD
DClick [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers].
E
EE
EThe software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement]dialog box.
After reading through the content, click [I accept the agreement.]to agree with the license agree-
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F
FF
FSelect the printer drivers you want to use when the [Select Program]dialog box appears, and
then click [Next>].
You can select more than one printer driver.
G
GG
GSelect the [Printer Name]check box to select the printer model(s) you want to use.
To change the printer name, use the [Change settings for 'Printer Name']box.
H
HH
HDouble-click the printer name to display its settings.
Note
❒The details shown for [Comment:], [Driver:], and [Port:]vary depending on the operating system
being used, model of printer selected, and port being used.
I
II
IClick [Port:], and then click [Add]in the [Change settings for 'Port']box.
The [Add Port]dialog box appears.
J
JJ
JThe nextpart of the procedure depends onthe port in use. Follow the section that corresponds
to the port you want to use.
SmartNetMonitor
AClick [SmartNetMonitor], and then click [OK].
BSelect the printer you want to use.
❖
❖❖
❖TCP/IP
AClick [TCP/IP], and then click [Search].
Available printers will be listed.