Riso SF9 Series User manual

RISO Printer Driver
SF9/SF5 Series
USER’S GUIDE
Ms6202-35E

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Preface
Welcome to the high-speed PC printing eld presented by RISO printers through RISO Printer Drivers. The RISO
printers, which are designed to operate as a high-speed GDI printer, enable you to print various documents you create on
different computer platforms very speedily, only if an appropriate RISO Printer Driver is installed in your computer.
The GDI printer, as you know, uses the bit-mapped image data developed on your PC monitor screen as print data
source, enabling you to print the exactly same image as of what you see on your PC monitor screen in most cases.
Besides, it requires no printer font to print document, thus relieving you of the restrictions on the use of fonts when you
create documents on your PC.
The RISO printers can also operate as a network printer under various LAN environments, with an additional network
interface card embedded inside.
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the operation of this machine.
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¢Aboutsymbols
BImportantmattersthatrequirespecialattention.Readcarefullyandfollowtheinstructions.
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Procedurebeforeprinting
Before you use the printer at the rst time, carry out the installation procedure below.
After installation, follow the basic operation procedure. Then, you can print out the documentation data.
Installation (When the printer
is used at the rst time)
InstallingthePrinterDriver
Install the RISO Printer Driver into your
computer. A 7
● Depending on the connecting method, your
computer needs to be connected to the printer in
advance.
1.Preparingfortheprinter
Prepare for the printer and put the print
paper suitable for the original data to be
printed out onto the standard tray.
● For the preparation method for the printer, read
the user’s guide of the RISO printer.
¢OSSupport
This Printer Driver supports following OS:
Windows Vista®
(32-bit/64-bit)/Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)/Windows® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)*/Windows® 10 (32-bit/64-bit)*
* Only compatible with desktop app

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Basic operation
USB Flash Drive
Printing
OK USB Flash Drive
2.Setting
Open the data you want to print
out with your computer, select your
Printer Driver (or the USB ash-via-
Printer Driver) and make settings
for printing.
To print from a USB Flash Drive,
connect the USB Flash Drive to
your computer.
3.Printing
Open the [Print] dialog box on
your PC and click [OK]. The data
is transmitted to the printer or
stored in the USB Flash Drive.
4.Completionofprinting
The printer receives the data and
makes master and prints out the data.
To print from a USB Flash Drive,
connect the USB Flash Drive to the
printer.

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ConnectingMethodsandPrinterDrivertypes
The types of Printer Drivers are as follows:
- Printer Driver
- USB ash-via-Printer Driver
Choose the Printer Driver to install according to your environment.
Theenvironmentforbeingconnectedviacable
In the following environment, the Printer Driver should be used.
¢WhenconnectedviaUSBcable(A 8)
USB cable
¢Whenconnectedvianetwork(A 13)
Network cable
Hub
Theenvironmentfornotbeingconnectedviacable
Save the data to the USB Flash Drive by using the USB ash-via-Printer Driver (A 23). Connect the USB Flash Drive to
the printer to print out the data.
USB Flash Drive
BEven in the environment where the printer and your computer are connected via cable, the data can be printed by using USB
Flash Drive.

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TableofContents
Procedurebeforeprinting ………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
ConnectingMethodsandPrinterDrivertypes ………………………………………………………………… 4
■The environment for being connected via cable ………………………………………………………………………… 4
■The environment for not being connected via cable …………………………………………………………………… 4
TableofContents …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Chapter1 InstallingthePrinterDriver
USBConnection……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
■Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
NetworkConnection…………………………………………………………………………………………………13
■Connecting with PC ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
■Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
USBFlashDriveOutput ……………………………………………………………………………………………23
■About USB Flash Drive …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
■Installing the USB ash-via-Printer Driver ……………………………………………………………………………… 23
■Create a Folder …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
■Printing a test page ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
Chapter2 WorkingwiththePrinterDriver
ChangingthePrinterDriverConguration………………………………………………………………………33
SendingandPrintingData …………………………………………………………………………………………37
SettingthePrintConditions ………………………………………………………………………………………41
■[Basic] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
■[Layout] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 47
■[Image] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50
■[Advanced] Tab …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53
■[Option] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 57
■[About] Tab ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 58
CreatingaRISORINC-formatle …………………………………………………………………………………59
■Adding a Local Port for RISORINC Files ………………………………………………………………………………… 59
■Selecting a Local Port for RISORINC Files ……………………………………………………………………………… 61
■Outputting RISORINC Files ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 62
Chapter3 UninstallingthePrinterDriver
UninstallthePrinterDriver…………………………………………………………………………………………64
Chapter4 Manuallyinstalling/uninstallingthePrinterDriver
WindowsVista:Manualinstallation/uninstallation ……………………………………………………………67
■Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 67
■Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 69
■Manual uninstallation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
Windows7:Manualinstallation/uninstallation …………………………………………………………………71
■Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 71
■Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 73
■Manual uninstallation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 74

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Windows8.1:Manualinstallation/uninstallation ………………………………………………………………75
■Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 75
■Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 77
■Manual uninstallation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 78
Windows10:Manualinstallation/uninstallation ………………………………………………………………79
■Manual installation with a USB Cable Connection ……………………………………………………………………… 79
■Manual Installation with a Network Connection/USB Flash Drive Output …………………………………………… 81
■Manual uninstallation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 82
Chapter5 Appendix
ErrorMessageonPC’sDisplay……………………………………………………………………………………84
OperationProblems …………………………………………………………………………………………………85
■No Printout ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85
■Unexpected Print Result …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86
■Unexpected Action ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87
■Unable to Specify Settings ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 87

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The method of installing the Printer Driver using the installer is described here.
InstallingthePrinterDriver
Chapter1
USBConnection……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
■Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
NetworkConnection…………………………………………………………………………………………………13
■Connecting with PC ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13
■Installing the Printer Driver ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
USBFlashDriveOutput ……………………………………………………………………………………………23
■About USB Flash Drive …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
■Installing the USB ash-via-Printer Driver ……………………………………………………………………………… 23
■Create a Folder …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
■Printing a test page ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30

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USBConnection
InstallingthePrinterDriver
This section describes how to install the Printer Driver for windows supporting the Plug&Play installation when your
computer and the RISO printer are connected via USB cable.
(Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see A 66.)
BYouarerequiredtohavetheadministrator’sprivilegetoinstalltheprinterdriverprograminyourcomputer.
BThisPrinterDriverdoesnotsupportserverOSorprintersharing.
BUseacommerciallyavailableUSBcable(Hi-speedUSB,3morless).
To update the Printer Driver, change cable connections or reinstall a Printer Driver of the same series, deletion
of the driver package is required. Uninstall the installed Printer Driver manually before new installation. “Manual
uninstallation” (A 66)
0BDonotconnecttheUSBcableuntilyouareinstructedtodoso.
1Insertthe[RISOPrinterDriver]DVD-ROMintoyourcomputer’sDVD-ROMdrive.
The installer is started. If the installer does not start up, double-click on the [Setup(.exe)] le in the folder below.
Fora32-bitOS:
(DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit] folder
Fora64-bitOS:
(DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit] folder
B If the [User Account Control] dialog appears, click [Yes] or [Allow] (for Windows Vista).
2Selectyourlanguagefromthedrop-downlist,thenclick[OK].

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3Click[Next].
4Select[ConnectviaaUSBcable]andclick[Next].
5Selecttheprinternameyoujustconnectedandclick[Next].

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6Click[Install].
When you place a checkmark in the [Install also the User’s Guide (PDF)] checkbox, the User’s Guide (PDF) will
also be installed.
H
When the [Windows Security] dialog appears, continue with installation.
The [USB port setting] dialog box appears.
7Click[OK].
8TurnontheRISOprinter.

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9ConnectthecomputertotheRISOprinterwithanUSBcable(Hi-SpeedUSB,3mor
less).
1To the printer’s USB port
USB
port
2
To the PC’s
USB port
10 Click[Show“ReadMe”text.].
The ReadMe le is opened. Be sure to read all the instructions and notes on it.

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11 Click[Finish].
Be sure to restart the computer before using the Printer Driver. If you have checked [Reboot the PC now.], the
computer will be shut down and restarted when you click [Finish].
12 Opentheprintfolder.
ForWindowsVista:
Click on the [Start] icon-[Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound]-[Printers] and open the [Printers] folder.
ForWindows7:
Click on the [Start] icon-[Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound]-[Devices and Printers] and open the [Devices and
Printers] folder.
ForWindows8.1:
Open the “Apps” screen and click [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers] and open the
[Devices and Printers] folder.
ForWindows10:
Right-click on the [Start] icon and click [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Devices and Printers] and open
the [Devices and Printers] folder.
13 OpenthepropertiesoftheprintertowhichthePrinterDriverhasbeeninstalled.
Right-click on the icon of the printer, and select [Printer Properties] in the displayed menu.
14 Click[PrintTestPage].
15 Whenamessageappears,waitforafewsecondsandclick[Close].
16 Thenremovethe[RISOPrinterDriver]DVD-ROMfromtheDVD-ROMdriveofyour
computer.
BKeeptheremovedDVD-ROMathand.
Printer driver installation is now completed.

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NetworkConnection
ConnectingwithPC
¢WhenusingtheSF5x3Series
Optional network interface card, “RISO NETWORK KIT” is required when connecting the computer to the RISO printer
through network to use as a network printer.
In advance, connect the RISO printer to the network and congure printer network settings (ex. IP address).
Use a commercially available LAN cable (10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX) appropriate for your network environment.
BUseaLANcablespeciedwithcategory5ormore.
B You can use either a straight or crossover cable for the LAN cable that will connect to the LAN port of the printer.
¢WhenyourRISOprinterisconnectedwithonePC
LAN port of your RISO printer
Windows PC
LAN cable
¢WhenyourRISOprinterisconnectedonnetwork
LAN cable
LAN port of your RISO printer
Windows PC
Hub
Windows PC
Windows PC

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InstallingthePrinterDriver
This section describes how to install the RISO Printer Driver when the computer is connected to the RISO printer through
network.
(Regarding the procedure for manual installation, see A 66.)
BYouarerequiredtohavetheadministrator’sprivilegetoinstallthePrinterDriverprograminyourcomputer.
BThisPrinterDriverdoesnotsupportserverOSorprintersharing.
B When connecting to a commercial print server etc. on the network, refer to the instruction manual provided by the
manufacturer.
1Insertthe[RISOPrinterDriver]DVD-ROMintoyourcomputer’sDVD-ROMdrive.
The installer is started. If the installer does not start up, double-click on the [Setup(.exe)] le in the folder below.
Fora32-bitOS:
(DVD-ROM):[Windows 32-bit] folder
Fora64-bitOS:
(DVD-ROM):[Windows 64-bit] folder
B If the [User Account Control] dialog appears, click [Yes] or [Allow] (for Windows Vista).
2Selectyourlanguagefromthedrop-downlist,thenclick[OK].

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3Click[Next].
4Select[Useanotherconnectionmethod]andclick[Next].

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5Selecttheprinterandclick[Next].
B You can also enter the IP address manually.
B When you set a transmission system or port optionally, click [Custom installation] and select an existing port or create
a new port.
The following procedure shows how to create a Standard TCP/IP Port.
1) Select [Create a new port], and then [Standard TCP/IP Port].
2) Click [Create].
The [Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard] dialog box appears.

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3) Click [Next].
4) Enter the IP address of your printer.
Port name will be entered automatically.
5) Click [Next].

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6) Select [Custom] and click [Settings].
7) Select [LPR] for [Protocol], input “lp” as the [Queue Name] under [LPR settings], and place a checkmark
in the [LPR Byte Counting Enabled] checkbox.
B After the LPR function is added, your computer requires restarting. Therefore, be sure to store the necessary data in
your computer before carrying out the operation. Follow the instruction manual of Windows or Help for details.
BTheimagesmaynotbeprintedproperlyif[LPRByteCountingEnabled]isnotselected.