Ricoh Aficio CL3000 User manual

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PostScript 3 Supplement
Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................3
1. Using PostScript 3
Setting up Options................................................................................................................................5
Job Type.............................................................................................................................................................5
Collate..............................................................................................................................................................13
Duplex Printing................................................................................................................................................14
Color Mode......................................................................................................................................................16
Paper Selection ................................................................................................................................................17
Paper Size ........................................................................................................................................................18
Media Type......................................................................................................................................................19
Paper source.....................................................................................................................................................20
Resolution........................................................................................................................................................20
Gradation .........................................................................................................................................................21
Color Profile ....................................................................................................................................................22
Color Setting....................................................................................................................................................24
Dithering..........................................................................................................................................................26
Gray Reproduction...........................................................................................................................................27
Black Over Print ..............................................................................................................................................28
Toner Saving....................................................................................................................................................29
Color Control...................................................................................................................................................29
User Code ........................................................................................................................................................30
Options.............................................................................................................................................................31

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2. Printer Utility for Mac
Installing Printer Utility for Mac......................................................................................................33
Starting Printer Utility for Mac........................................................................................................34
Printer Utility for Mac Functions.....................................................................................................35
Downloading PS Fonts ....................................................................................................................................36
Displaying Printer's Fonts................................................................................................................................38
Deleting Fonts..................................................................................................................................................38
Initializing the Printer Disk .............................................................................................................................39
Page Setup .......................................................................................................................................................40
Printing Font Catalog.......................................................................................................................................40
Printing Font Sample.......................................................................................................................................40
Renaming the Printer.......................................................................................................................................41
Restarting the Printer.......................................................................................................................................42
Downloading PostScript Files .........................................................................................................................42
Selecting the Zone ...........................................................................................................................................43
Displaying the Printer Status ...........................................................................................................................44
Launching the Dialogue Console.....................................................................................................................44
INDEX...................................................................................................................................46

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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 printer.
Please read the Safety Information before using this printer. 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.
Trademarks
Microsoft®, Windows®and Windows NT®are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Adobe®and PostScript®are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Appletalk, Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Mac OS X is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Incor-
porated.
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.
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

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•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
Notes:
Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.

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1. Using PostScript 3
Setting up Options
This documentation describes the specific printer functions and menus that are added by installing the
PPD file. For more information about the functions and menus of the Windows 95/98/Me PostScript
printer driver, see the printer driver's Help.
Preparation
On a Macintosh, Mac OS 8.6 or later (Mac OS X Classic environment is supported.) or Mac OS X
10.1 or later is required.
Limitation
❒If you use Mac OS X, the following functions cannot be used:
•Sample Print
•Locked Print
•User Code
Job Type
Use this to select the type of print job.
The following table shows the tabs or menus where you can select this function.
You can select the following items:
Windows 95/ 98/ Me [Job Type]on the [Setup]tab.
Windows 2000, Windows XP [Job Type]on the [Job Log]tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box.
Windows NT 4. 0 [Job Type]on the [Job Log]tab in the Document Defaults dialog box.
Mac OS [Job Type]on [Job Log]in the print dialog box.
Mac OS X This function is not available.

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❖
❖❖
❖Normal
Select this for normal printing. The print job starts immediately after the print command is given.
Note
❒Under Windows 95/98/Me, if you want to use an User ID, click the [Detail]button.
❖
❖❖
❖Sample Print
Use this function to print only one set of a multiple print jobs.
The other sets are saved in the machine. The saved job can be printed from the machine's control
panel. You can also delete the saved job.
Limitation
❒To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the printer.
Note
❒The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a- z, A- Z, 0- 9) characters.
❒Entering the "User ID" helps you to distinguish the print job from others.
Reference
For more information about how to use Sample Print, see p.7 “How to Use Sample Print”.
❖
❖❖
❖Locked Print
Use this function to save documents in the machine memory with a password, and then edit and print
them as you want.
Limitation
❒To use this function, the optional Hard Disk Drive must be installed on the printer.
Note
❒The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters. The "Password"
must be four digits.

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Reference
For more information about how to use Locked Print, see p.10 “How to Use Locked Print”.
How to Use Sample Print
Follow the procedures to print a document using the "Sample Print" function.
Note
❒If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before sending a print job. By
default, sample print jobs are automatically collated by the printer driver. If the collate option is se-
lected in the application print dialog box, more prints than intended may be printed.
Windows 95/98/Me
A
AA
AFrom an application, select the menu command to print.
The print dialog box appears.
B
BB
BOpen the Printer Properties to set Sample Print.
C
CC
CClick to select the [Setup]tab.
D
DD
DSelect [Sample Print]in [Job Type].
E
EE
EClick [Details...].
F
FF
FEnter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a- z, A- Z, 0- 9)
characters.
Note
❒Select this to identify the user associated with the job.

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G
GG
GClick [OK].
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0
A
AA
AFrom an application, select the menu command to print.
The print dialog box appears.
B
BB
BOpen the Printer Properties to set Sample Print.
C
CC
CClick to select the [Job Log]tab.
D
DD
DSelect [Sample Print]in [Print Job].
E
EE
EEnter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a- z, A- Z, 0- 9)
characters.
Note
❒Select this to identify the user associated with the job.
F
FF
FClick [OK]to close the Printer Properties.
G
GG
GStart printing from the application's print dialog box.
The Sample Print job is sent to the machine and one set is printed.
H
HH
HCheck the sample print to confirm that the settings are correct.
If the settings are correct, see "Printing the Remaining Sets" in the Client Reference.
If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the Client Reference.

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Mac OS
A
AA
AFrom an application, select the menu command to print.
The print dialog box appears.
B
BB
BClick to select [Job Log]from the pop up menu.
C
CC
CSelect [Sample Print]in [Job Type], and then select the appropriate setting.
D
DD
DEnter the “User ID” in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9)
characters.
Note
❒This is used to identify the user associated with a job.
❒The "User ID" can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) characters.
E
EE
EAfter making all of the settings you want, click [Print].
The Sample Print job is sent to the machine and one set is printed.
F
FF
FCheck the sample print to confirm that the settings are correct.
If the settings are correct, see "Printing the Remaining Sets" in the Client Reference.
If not, you can delete the saved job. See "Deleting a Sample Print File" in the Client Reference.

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How to Use Locked Print
Follow the procedures to print a document using the "Locked Print" function.
Note
❒If the application has a collate option, make sure that it is not selected before sending a print job. By
default, locked print jobs are automatically collated by the printer driver. If the collate option is se-
lected in the application print dialog box, more prints than intended may be printed.
Windows 95/98/Me
A
AA
AFrom an application, select the menu command to print.
The print dialog box appears.
B
BB
BOpen the Printer Properties to set Locked Print.
C
CC
CClick to select the [Setup]tab.
D
DD
DSelect [Locked Print]in [Job Type].
E
EE
EClick [Details...].
F
FF
FEnter the "User ID" in [User ID]. This can consist of up to eight alphanumeric (a-z, A-Z, 0-9)
characters. Then enter a password in [Password], up to four digits.
Note
❒Select this to identify the user associated with the job.
G
GG
GClick [OK].