Ricoh Aficio 2105 User manual

Printer/Scanner Unit
Type 2105
Operating Instructions
Scanner Reference
For safe and correct use of this machine, please be sure to read the Safety Information in the
General Settings Guide before you use it.
Network Scanner
Preparations for Use as a Network Scanner
Setting Originals
Sending Stored Scan Data by E-mail
Using the Network Delivery Scanner Function
Using the Document Server Function
Using the Network TWAIN Scanner Function
Appendix

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 keep this manual in a handy place near the machine.
The scanner function is available when the Printer/Scanner option is installed in your machine.
Warning:
Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine, refer to the inch version.
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Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their
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• 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 Professional
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Server
• The product names of Windows NT®are as follows:
Microsoft®Windows NT®Server 4.0
Microsoft®Windows NT®Workstation 4.0

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Manuals for This Machine
The following manuals describe the operational procedures of this machine. For
particular functions, see the relevant parts of the manual.
Note
❒The manuals provided are specific to machine type.
❒Adobe Acrobat Reader is necessary to view the PDF file manuals.
❒Two CD-ROMs are provided:
• CD-ROM 1 "Operating Instructions for Printer / Scanner"
• CD-ROM 2 "Scanner Driver & Document Management Utilities"
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❖General Settings Guide
Provides an overview of the machine.
It also describes System Settings (such as paper trays and user codes settings),
Document Server functions, and troubleshooting.
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❖Network Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes procedures for configuring the machine and computers in a net-
work environment.
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❖Copy Reference
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's copier
function.
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❖Printer Reference 1
Describes system settings and operations for the machine's printer function.
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❖Printer Reference 2 (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's print-
er function.
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❖Scanner Reference (this manual) (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
Describes operations, functions, and troubleshooting for the machine's scan-
ner function.
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❖Manuals for DeskTopBinder V2 Lite
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled "Scanner
Driver & Document Management Utilities".
• DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes the installation of DeskTopBinder V2 Lite and the operating en-
vironment for DeskTopBinder V2 Lite in detail. This guide can be dis-
played from the [Setup]dialog box when DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is
installed.
• DeskTopBinder V2 Lite Introduction Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes operations with DeskTopBinder V2 Lite and provides an over-
view of its functions. This guide is added to the [Start]menu when Desk-
TopBinder V2 Lite is installed.

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•Auto Document Link Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes operations and functions of Auto Document Link installed with
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite. This guide is added to the [Start]menu when
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite is installed.
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❖Manuals for ScanRouter V2 Lite
ScanRouter V2 Lite is a utility included on the CD-ROM labeled "Scanner
Driver & Document Management Utilities".
•ScanRouter V2 Lite Setup Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes the installation of ScanRouter V2 Lite settings, and the operating
environment for ScanRouter V2 Lite in detail. This guide can be displayed
from the [Setup]dialog box when ScanRouter V2 Lite is installed.
•ScanRouter V2 Lite Management Guide (PDF file - CD-ROM2)
Describes delivery server management and operations, and provides an
overview of ScanRouter V2 Lite functions. This guide is added to the [Start]
menu when ScanRouter V2 Lite is installed.
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❖Other manuals
•PS3 Supplement (PDF file - CD-ROM1)
•Unix Supplement (Available from an authorized dealer or as a PDF file on
our Web site)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Manuals for This Machine......................................................................................i
How to Read This Manual .....................................................................................1
Symbols .....................................................................................................................1
Names of Major Options ............................................................................................2
1. Network Scanner
Outline..................................................................................................................... 3
E-mail ......................................................................................................................... 3
Network Delivery Scanner..........................................................................................4
Document Server .......................................................................................................5
Network TWAIN Scanner ...........................................................................................6
Control Panel..........................................................................................................7
Display Contents ........................................................................................................8
2. Preparations for Use as a Network Scanner
Initial Scanner Setup ...........................................................................................11
Default Settings........................................................................................................ 11
Basic Settings ..........................................................................................................13
Scanner Settings......................................................................................................17
Subject Settings .......................................................................................................21
Installing Software ............................................................................................... 23
Auto Run Program ...................................................................................................23
Software for Using a Network TWAIN Scanner .......................................................25
Software for Using the Network Delivery Scanner Function ....................................26
DeskTopBinder V2 Lite ............................................................................................27
Software Supplied on CD-ROM ...............................................................................28
3. Setting Originals
Placing Originals..................................................................................................33
Placing on the Exposure Glass ................................................................................34
Placing in the Auto Document Feeder ..................................................................... 35
Original Orientation and Scan Area ...................................................................37
For a Network Delivery Scanner and E-mail ............................................................ 37
For a Network TWAIN Scanner................................................................................39
Scanning Originals in Several Times .......................................................................40
4. Sending Stored Scan Data by E-mail
Preparation for Sending by E-mail .....................................................................43
Screen Configuration ...............................................................................................44
Procedure for Sending E-mail ............................................................................45
Simultaneous Storage and Sending of E-mail .........................................................53
Checking the Status of E-mail ............................................................................55

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5. Using the Network Delivery Scanner Function
Preparation for Delivering...................................................................................57
Screen Configuration ...............................................................................................58
Delivering Stored Scan Data...............................................................................59
Delivery Procedure...................................................................................................59
Simultaneous Delivery and Storage .........................................................................66
Checking the Status of Delivery.........................................................................68
6. Using the Document Server Function
Storing Data..........................................................................................................69
Storage Procedure ...................................................................................................70
Viewing a List of Stored Files .............................................................................74
Viewing the List ........................................................................................................ 75
Searching for Files ...................................................................................................78
Sending or Delivering Stored Files........................................................................... 79
Managing Stored Files.........................................................................................81
Deleting Files ...........................................................................................................81
Changing File Information ........................................................................................82
7. Using the Network TWAIN Scanner Function
Preparation for Using the Network TWAIN Scanner.........................................85
Scanning Originals ..............................................................................................86
Functions of the TWAIN Driver ................................................................................88
8. Appendix
Relationship between Resolution and Data Size ..............................................89
When Using for E-mail, or as a Network Delivery Scanner, or Document Server ...89
When Using as a Network TWAIN Scanner.............................................................90
Relationship between File Type Specified and File Type Used When Sending E-mail ...92
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................93
When Scanning Is Not Performed as Expected.......................................................93
When the Delivery Function Does Not Work............................................................93
When an Error Message Appears on the Control Panel ..........................................94
When an Error Message Appears on the Client Computer....................................100
Specifications.....................................................................................................103
INDEX....................................................................................................... 104

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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
In this manual, the following symbols are used:
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 misoper-
ation.
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 operation panel of the machine.
{}
Keys on the computer's keyboard.

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Names of Major Options
Major options of this machine are referred to as follows in this manual:
•Printer/Scanner Unit Type 2105 →printer/scanner controller
The following software products are referred to using a general name:
•DeskTopBinder V2 Lite and DeskTopBinder V2 Professional →DeskTop-
Binder V2 Lite/Professional
•ScanRouter V2 Lite and ScanRouter V2 Professional (optional) →ScanRouter
V2 Lite/Professional

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1. Network Scanner
Outline
By installing the printer/scanner controller, the machine can be used as a net-
work scanner.
As a network scanner, the machine can send e-mail, operate as a network deliv-
ery scanner, store scan data in the Document Server, and operate as a network
TWAIN scanner.
E-mail
A scanned image that is attached to an e-mail can be delivered using the e-mail
system through a LAN or the Internet.
Reference
p.43 “Sending Stored Scan Data by E-mail”
1. This machine
A scanned image that is attached to an e-
mail can be delivered to an e-mail server.
In combination with the document stor-
age function, scanned images and docu-
ments that have been temporarily stored
can be delivered all at once.
2. E-mail server
An e-mail server is the SMTP server used
for an e-mail system. It transfers a re-
ceived e-mail to a specified destination
through a LAN or the Internet.
3. Client computer
An e-mail with images attached is received
from the e-mail server using e-mail software.
Check the content of the images using an
application appropriate for the file type.
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Network Scanner
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Network Delivery Scanner
The machine is used as a delivery scanner with ScanRouter V2 Lite/Profession-
al. The data from the originals scanned by the machine is stored in the delivery
server and delivered to the folders of client computers on the same network.
Reference
p.57 “Using the Network Delivery Scanner Function”
Note
❒When the optional ScanRouter V2 Professional is used, the machine can also
deliver scan data using e-mail, and documents can be viewed from a client
computer using a Web browser.
1. This machine
The data from the originals scanned by
the scanner is sent to the delivery server.
When used with the Document Server,
multiple documents can be stored and
then delivered.
2. Delivery server
ScanRouter V2 Lite/Professional is in-
stalled in this computer which is used as
a delivery server.
Received data is delivered to the in-tray
of the specified destination (Ain the fig-
ure). According to the settings of the in-
tray, the data is stored in the in-tray or in
a Windows folder (Bin the figure).
3. Client computer
The contents of a stored document can be
checked in the following ways:
•View the document in the in-tray us-
ing DeskTopBinder V2 Lite to check
the contents. (Cin the figure)
•Use Auto Document Link to receive
the document stored in the in-tray,
and check the contents with an appli-
cation corresponding to the file for-
mat. (Din the figure)
•Access the Windows folder where the
document is stored via the network,
and check the contents with an appli-
cation corresponding to the file for-
mat. (Ein the figure)
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