Riso IS300 User manual

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the RISO Controller IS300.
RISO Controller IS300 is a controller with a high-performance interpreter that supports networks and PostScript3.
This unit allows various functions such as data output and printer monitoring to be used from Windows and Macintosh
computers.
Before using this unit, please read this document. After reading this document, keep it in handy for future reference.
The user is cautioned that unauthorized changes or modifications not approved could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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 interference 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 or 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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
This product may contain certain substances which are restricted when disposed.
Therefore, be sure to consult your contracted service dealer.

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Organization of Instruction Manuals
There are three instruction manuals for this product.
• “RISO Controller IS300 Setup Guide” (This Manual)
This manual describes how to connect the IS300 and the installation procedures for the software that comes with
this product.
• “RISO Controller IS300 Printer Driver Guide”
This manual describes specific functions of and the setup procedure for the printer driver.
• “RISO Controller IS300 Utility Guide”
This manual describes Console functions for checking the status of and managing this product through a network,
and operation procedures for software that comes with this product.
Read each of the manuals before using this product or when there is something you do not understand while using it.
Content of Instruction Manuals
Notes
1) Unauthorized reproduction of all or part of this manual is strictly prohibited.
2) Since there may be improvements to the product, the content of this manual may change in the future without
notice.
3) RISO takes no responsibility for effects resulting from this manual or the operation of this product.
Copyrights
and ComColorExpress are trademarks or registered trademarks of RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION in the
United States and other countries.
Adobe, AdobePS, PostScript, PostScript3 and the PostScript logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
AppleTalk, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
SOFHA is a registered trademark of SOFHA GmbH, Germany.
Other corporate names and/or trademarks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of each company,
respectively.
Copyright © IS300 Manuals: 2020 RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION
Copyright © IS300 Software: 2008-2020 SOFHA GmbH, Germany

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Contents
Icons Used in This Manual ..................................................................................................6
Notice about Safety and Handling 8
Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................................8
Warning Symbols / Icons......................................................................................................8
Installation Locations ............................................................................................................8
Power Connection ................................................................................................................8
Interface Cable Connection ..................................................................................................9
Handling ...............................................................................................................................9
Warning Labels...................................................................................................................10
Before Starting to Use .......................................................................................................11
Installation Locations ..........................................................................................................11
Handling .............................................................................................................................11
Operation Environment.......................................................................................................11
Overall Dimensions ............................................................................................................12
Transfer of the Unit.............................................................................................................12
Disposal of Consumables and the Unit ..............................................................................12
Part Names and Functions................................................................................................ 13
Front side............................................................................................................................13
Rear side ............................................................................................................................14
Test button..........................................................................................................................15
Reset button .......................................................................................................................15
Specifications ....................................................................................................................16
Before Using the RISO Controller IS300 18
RISO Controller IS300 Overview.......................................................................................18
Compatible Operating Systems.........................................................................................18
Printer Driver .....................................................................................................................18
RISO Console....................................................................................................................19
Checking Your RISO Controller IS300 Package ...............................................................20
Setup and Installation of the RISO Controller IS300 22
Computer Connections...................................................................................................... 22
Printer Connection.............................................................................................................22
Software Installation ..........................................................................................................23
Installation Procedure........................................................................................................24
Installing on Windows........................................................................................................25
Installing the RISO IS300 Software ....................................................................................25
Communication settings .....................................................................................................27
Printer Installation...............................................................................................................29
Uninstalling the RISO IS300 Software................................................................................31

Contents
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Installing on Macintosh (Mac OS)......................................................................................33
Installing the RISO IS300 Client Software..........................................................................33
Communication settings .....................................................................................................35
Printer Installation...............................................................................................................37
Uninstalling the RISO IS300 Software................................................................................39
Appendix 42
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................42
Font list..............................................................................................................................43
Hinweise zur Sicherheit und Behandlung (Du) 48
Vorwort ..............................................................................................................................48
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen................................................................................................... 49
Warnungssymbole..............................................................................................................49
Aufstellungsort....................................................................................................................49
Spannungsanschluss .........................................................................................................49
Anschluss des Schnittstellenkabels....................................................................................50
Behandlung ........................................................................................................................50
Warnetiketten .....................................................................................................................51
Vor Inbetriebnahme...........................................................................................................52
Aufstellungsort....................................................................................................................52
Behandlung der Maschine..................................................................................................52
Betriebsumgebung .............................................................................................................52
Gesamtabmessungen ........................................................................................................53
Transfer der Einheit ............................................................................................................53
Entsorgung von Verbrauchsmaterial und Einheit ...............................................................53
Teilebezeichnungen und Funktionen.................................................................................54
Vorderseite .........................................................................................................................54
Rückseite............................................................................................................................55
Testknopf............................................................................................................................56
Rückstellknopf ....................................................................................................................56
Technische Daten.............................................................................................................. 57

Icons Used in This Manual
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Icons Used in This Manual
Functions, operations and cautions are described as follows in this manual.
Important! describes items where care is necessary or where there are prohibitions.
Note describes items where there is particularly helpful information and ones where there is
something that should be known.
indicates the title and page of an item that should be referred to and thoroughly understood.
When the reference is to another manual, the name of the manual will also be noted.
WARNING
Caution
are safety cautions. “Safety Precautions” are described on )p.8. Be sure to read them before
using this product.

Icons Used in This Manual 7

Safety Precautions
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Notice about Safety and Handling
Safety Precautions
This section describes the precautions to be observed for the safe use of this unit. Be sure to read this section.
Warning Symbols / Icons
To use the unit properly and to prevent human injury and damage to property, the following warning symbols are
used. Make sure you have a full understanding of the definitions of these symbols before reading the manual.
Example of icons
Installation Locations
BCaution:
• Place the unit on a flat and stable surface.
Failure to observe this may result in injury owing to the unit tilting or falling over.
• The unit is equipped with ventilation holes. Install the unit more than 150 mm (5 7/8”) away from the wall. If the ven-
tilation holes are blocked, heat is not dissipated and a fire might occur.
• Do not place the unit in a dusty or humid location.
Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
• Do not place the unit in a location that is subject to water leaks or water splashes. Failure to observe this may result
in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
Power Connection
AWARNING:
• Use the specified method of installing the power supply. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire
or electric shocks.
• Do not use a multi-plug connector or overload the source electrical circuit. If an extension cord is needed,
use a cord of 125V/12A or larger capacity and limit the extended length up to 5 m (15 ft). Otherwise, fire
or electric shock may occur.
• Do not damage or modify the power cord. Placing heavy objects on the cord or using excessive force to
pull or bend it may result in damage, leading to the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
• The power cord supplied with this product can be used only for this unit. Using the cord with other electric
products may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.
WARNING:
Indicates that incorrect handling by ignoring this symbol may cause death or serious human injury.
Caution: Indicates that incorrect handling by ignoring this symbol may cause human injury or damage
to property.
The symbol indicates a prohibited action. A detailed icon of the action prohibited is shown in the
symbol or near the symbol. (The left figure shows prohibition of disassembly.)
The symbol indicates a forced action or an instruction.
A detailed icon of the recommended instruction is shown in the symbol. (The left figure shows an
instruction to remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.)

Notice about Safety and Handling
Safety Precautions 9
BCaution:
• Connect the power cord and the interface cables securely. Loose connections may cause contact failures and
result in the outbreak of fire.
• Do not use a damaged power cord. Replace the damaged power cord with a power cord that meets the same spec-
ifications. For replacement, contact your service representative.
• Do not pull the power cord when unplugging it. Failure to observe this may result in damage leading to the outbreak
of fire or electric shocks. Be sure to hold securely onto the plug when unplugging it.
• If the unit is not used for a long time, for example due to consecutive holidays, unplug the power cord from the elec-
trical outlet for safety.
• Pull out the power plug from the electrical outlet more than once a year and clean the prongs of the plug and their
surroundings. Dust accumulating in these areas may result in the outbreak of fire.
Interface Cable Connection
BCaution:
• Always use interface cables specified by RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION and ensure that they are connected to
the correct devices with the correct connectors. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire.
• Do not damage or tread on interface cables. Do not place heavy objects on the cables or operate the system with
loose connections. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire.
Handling
AWARNING:
• Do not place containers containing water or other liquids or metallic objects on top of the unit. Any foreign matter
entering the unit may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
• Do not place candles are any other naked flame near the unit.
• Do not insert or drop any metallic material or flammable substances into the unit through any opening. Failure to
observe this may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.
• Do not remove the covers. Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks from high-voltage parts.
• Do not dismantle or modify the unit. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire or electric
shocks.
• If the unit emits excessive heat, smoke or foul odors, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power
code and contact your service representative to prevent the risk of fire and electric shocks.
• If something drops inside the unit, immediately turn off the Main Power Switch, unplug the power code
and contact your service representative. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire or elec-
tric shocks.
• Do not remove the lithium battery from inside the unit. Placing the lithium battery near fire or in water might
cause explosions.
If the unit does not operate correctly due to the depletion of the lithium battery, contact your service rep-
resentative.
BCaution:
• When moving the unit, unplug the power code and remove any connected cables. When holding the bottom of the
unit with your hands, take sufficient care not to get your fingers, your feet, and any cables caught by the unit.
• If a lightning strike seems imminent, unplug the power code. If the sound of thunder is heard before the
plug can be disconnected, do not touch the unit or the cables under any circumstances. Failure to observe
this may result in the outbreak of fire or electric shocks.

Notice about Safety and Handling
Safety Precautions
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Warning Labels
The following warning labels are attached to the unit for safety purposes. Read these instructions carefully. Never
peel off or soil the labels. If the labels are not attached to the unit, contact your service representative.

Notice about Safety and Handling
Before Starting to Use 11
Before Starting to Use
This section explains precautions that need to be observed when using the unit.
Installation Locations
Note the following items.
• The Location for Installation is determined based on consultations with the customer at the time of delivery.
• Avoid installing the unit in the locations listed below. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to unit
failure or human injury.
– Locations that are subject to direct sunlight or bright locations that are close to windows. (If there is no
other choice, curtain the window.)
– Locations that are subject to sudden temperature change.
– Extremely hot and humid locations or cold and dry locations
– Heated locations or locations exposed to direct cold air, direct hot air, or direct radiant heat
– Badly ventilated locations
– Dusty locations
– Locations that are subject to frequent vibration
Handling
• Do not turn off the Main Power Switch or unplug the power code forcedly during operation.
• The unit contains precision parts and must not be handled in ways other than those stipulated in this manual.
• Do not place heavy objects on or apply shocks to the unit.
• Wait at least ten seconds between switching off the power supply and switching it on again.
• When connecting or disconnecting a cable to a peripheral device, ensure that the power of this unit is off and
unplug the power code in advance.
• When moving this unit, turn off the power and unplug the power code in advance.
• Do not use cellular phones, microcellular phones or pagers near the unit because malfunction due to radio wave
might occur. Turn off all cellular phones, microcellular phones and pagers in the vicinity of the unit.
• Sudden temperature changes may result in condensation building up inside the unit, resulting in failure. When this
unit is moved from a cold outside location to inside a warm room, dew condensation occurs easily. Leave the unit
for a while to adapt to the temperature before using it.
• Momentary voltage drops in the power supply may result in malfunctions. To avoid this, always use an AC Unin-
terruptible Power Supply or similar protective system.
Operation Environment
• Appropriate environment conditions are shown below.
Temperature range: 5 - 35 °C (41°F - 86°F)
Humidity range: 20 - 80% (noncondensing)

Notice about Safety and Handling
Before Starting to Use
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Overall Dimensions
It is necessary to leave space around the air intakes and outlets.
Transfer of the Unit
When transferring (or selling) the unit to a third party, you must satisfy the following requirements.
1) Transfer all items supplied with the unit including this document and do not keep any copies.
2) The requirements concerning transfer described in “Conditions for Use of Software” attached to each item of
software must be satisfied.
3) Software for which transferal to third parties is prohibited must be deleted prior to transferal of the unit.
Disposal of Consumables and the Unit
• For disposal of the IS300, the hard disk and the battery, follow the disposal rules of each municipality. For details,
contact each municipality.
• Among the parts in the unit, some parts such as the cooling fan and the built-in battery must be replaced owing to
the lifespan of each relevant item. For proper operation of the unit, it is recommended to replace these parts peri-
odically. For the replacement and the life, contact your service representative.

Notice about Safety and Handling
Part Names and Functions 13
Part Names and Functions
Front side
1) Main Power Switch:
Use to turn the power on and off.
Important!:
• Do not keep pressing the main power switch to termi-
nate the operation forcedly. This may cause improper
operation of the controller.
2) ERROR indicator (orange)
Indicates the error status of the controller.
3) READY indicator (green)
Indicates the operation status of the controller.
4) DATA indicator (yellow)
Indicates the operation status of the controller only if the
READY indicator is lit.

Notice about Safety and Handling
Part Names and Functions
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Rear side
Connectors for connecting the RISO Controller IS300 to other devices and two buttons are provided on the back of
the unit.
Important!:
• Switch off the power to both the IS300 and the other device prior to connecting them together. Failure to observe
this may result in malfunctions or failures.
• The permissible voltage for all input/output connectors is 5 V.
1) Power supply
2) USB 2.0 connector (6 Ch)
3) 1000BASE-T / 100BASE-T / 10BASE-T connectors
4) Test button
5) Reset button

Notice about Safety and Handling
Part Names and Functions 15
Test button
After booting the unit, hold down the Test button until you hear one beep during the idle status of the unit. The one
beep indicates a test print will be executed.
Reset button
Operating the Reset button enables you to reset the settings.
• Perform the following procedures when returning the IS300’s settings to the factory default settings.
1) After booting the unit, hold down the Reset button until you hear one beep during the idle status of the unit.
2) Release the Reset button within 2 seconds of hearing the one beep.
You will hear one more beep, and after the IS300 reboots, the following settings will return to the IS300’s fac-
tory default settings.
• Network settings
• Administrator password
• Contact your service representative when initializing the IS300 hard disk.

Notice about Safety and Handling
Specifications
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Specifications
Principal
Specifications
Controller RISO Controller IS300
CPU Intel® CoreTM2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz
Memory 2GB
Hard disk 320GB
(user available area*1: approximately 280GB)
*1User available area: Job receiving area, Saving hold, archive or form /
Saving font
Controller OS Linux
LAN I/F 1 Ch (Ethernet: 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T)
USB I/F 6 ch (USB 2.0)
Type Outside unit type
Power supply / Rated
electrical power
consumption
100 - 240V AC, 50 - 60Hz, 2.5 - 1.8A
300W
Dimensions / mass
(W x D x H)
185 mm x 415 mm x 360 mm (7 9/32" x 16 11/32" x 14 3/16") /
approximately 10kg (22lb)
Safety Conforming to IEC60950-1; Indoor pollution level: 2*2; Altitude: 2000 m
or less
*2It means the pollution level in the working environment due to dust in
the air. “2” indicates a general indoor environment.
PDL PostScript3*3, PDF (1.7), TIFF (6.0)
*3Genuine Adobe engine
Applicable protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPs (SSL), DHCP, FTP*4, NetBIOS*5, EtherTalk,
LPR, IPP, Port 9100 (RAW port)
*4Hot-folder function
*5Printing function, Hot-folder function
Font 139 fonts
Applicable OS Windows®2000 Service Pack 4 / Windows®XP (32-bit edition) Service
Pack 2, Service Pack 3 / Windows Server®2003 (32-bit/64-bit edition) /
Windows Vista®(32-bit/64-bit edition) / Windows Server®2008 (32-bit/
64-bit edition) / Windows Server®2008 R2 (64-bit edition) / Windows®7
(32-bit/64-bit edition) / Windows Server®2012 (64-bit edition) / Windows
Server®2012 R2 (64-bit edition) / Windows®8 (32-bit/64-bit edition) /
Windows
®
8.1 (32-bit/64-bit edition) / Windows
®
10 (32-bit/64-bit edition) /
Windows Server
®
2016 (64-bit edition) / Windows Server®2019 (64-bit
edition)
Mac OS X v10.4 / v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 (Lion)
OS X v10.8 (Mountain Lion) / v10.9 (Mavericks) / v10.10 (Yosemite) /
v10.11 (El Capitan)
macOS v10.12 (Sierra) / v10.13 (High Sierra) / v10.14 (Mojave) / v10.15
(Catalina)

Notice about Safety and Handling
Specifications 17
Principal
Functions
Imposition Multiple copies / N-up / Booklet / Booklet 2-fold
Image Processing Contrast / Density
Screening: Error diffusion / Dot screen
Screen angle
Image Position
Adjustment
Image position can be adjusted in the vertical and horizontal directions
from -254 mm (-10") to 254 mm (10").
Form Function Registration of form, overlay function
Paper Feed/Ejection
Processing
Auto tray selection, Duplex printing, Job separation, Output face setting
Clustering
Job delegation (composed of 1 master controller, and 1 to 4 client controllers)
Job split (job split limit: number of pages / copies)
Sample page function Settings Page
PS Font Sample Page
Web Console
Function
Monitoring Function Display information on the various printer statuses (General information,
paper trays, printer configuration and consumables)
Job Manager Function Job status display
Hold job management: Preview, output command (Output conditions
can be changed.)
Archive job management: Preview, output command (Output conditions
can partly be changed.)
My job management: Preview, output command (Output conditions can
be changed.)
Queue management: New queue addition, preview, output command
(Output conditions can be changed.)
History Management Accounting log (Display / File retention / Deletion), Event log (Display /
File retention / Deletion)
Administrator Function Communication setting, User management setting, Job setting, Event-
log setting, Backup setting
Applicable Browser Windows: Internet Explorer
Mac OS: Safari

RISO Controller IS300 Overview
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Before Using the RISO
Controller IS300
RISO Controller IS300 is a controller with a high-performance interpreter that supports networks and PostScript3.
Combining it with the software that comes with the product enables you to take advantage of a variety of functions.
RISO Controller IS300 Overview
• The IS300 features a Pure Postscript3 compatible RIP from Adobe
Systems that enables high-quality output.
• Data processing status is easily ascertained by simply glancing at the
front panel LED indicators.
• The IS300 features a safety design that automatically enters into sys-
tem shutdown procedures when the power switch is pressed for shut
down.
Compatible Operating Systems
RISO Controller IS300 is compatible with the following operating systems.
• Windows 2000 / Windows XP / Windows Server 2003 / Windows Vista / Windows Server 2008 /
Windows Server 2008 R2 / Windows 7 / Windows Server 2012 / Windows Server 2012 R2 / Windows 8 /
Windows 8.1 / Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016 / Windows Server 2019
• Mac OS v10.4 / v10.5 / v10.6 / v10.7 (Lion) / v10.8 (Mountain Lion) / v10.9 (Mavericks) / v10.10 (Yosemite) /
v10.11 (El Capitan) / v10.12 (Sierra) / v10.13 (High Sierra) / v10.14 (Mojave) / v10.15 (Catalina)
Printer Driver
This product uses an Adobe PS printer driver provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated
and Microsoft Corporation incorporating a dedicated plug-in and PPD file.
• This printer driver makes it easy to configure optimal settings for use with RISO digital
duplicators.
• The printer driver enables you to easily conduct operations linked with the RISO Con-
sole such as specification of output destination queues.
For details about the printer driver, refer to the separate manual, “RISO Controller IS300
Printer Driver Guide”.