Printing a configuration page, Parallel connection, Connecting the printer to a computer – Ricoh AP2610N User Manual

Page 472: Connecting the power cord, Selecting the panel display language, Network connection, Usb connection, Setting up for printing

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PRINTING A CONFIGURATION
PAGE

You can check if the printer works properly by
printing a configuration page.

However, you cannot check the connection
between the printer and the computer by printing
the configuration page.

Check that the power switch is turned on.

Press the

{

Menu

}

key.

"Menu" appears on the panel display.

Press the

{▲}

or

{▼}

key until the following

message appears on the panel display.

Menu:

List/Test Print

Press the

{

Enter

}

key.

The following message appears on the panel display.

List/Test Print:

Config. Page

Press the

{

Enter

}

key.

The test printing will start.

Important

If you cannot complete the test printing correctly,

check if an error message appears on the panel
display. For more information about error
messages, see “Troubleshooting”
in the Printer
Reference provided as a PDF file on the CD-ROM
labeled "Operating Instructions".

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Parallel connection

Important

The parallel interface cable is not provided with

the printer. Make sure that the interface cable
you use is appropriate for your computer.

The printer’s parallel connection is a standard

bi-directional interface. It requires a standard
36-pin parallel cable compliant with IEEE 1284
and an available parallel port on your computer.

To avoid electrical interference, use a shielded

cable.

Note

Do not use a parallel cable more than 2.5 meters

(8.2 feet) long.

Turn off the power switch.

Turn the computer off.

Attach the interface cable to the interface con-
nector of the printer. Secure the cable with the
metal fittings as shown in the illustration.

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Attach the other end of the interface cable to
the interface connector of the computer. Se-
cure the cable.

Important

Rating voltage of the parallel interface connector

for the computer ; Max. DC5V.

CONNECTING THE PRINTER TO A COMPUTER

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Carefully slide the paper tray into the
printer until it stops.

Important

Confirm that the setting of the paper size

dial matches the size and feed direction of
the paper in the tray. Otherwise, the printer
might be damaged or a printing problem
might occur.

Do not slide the paper tray in and out with

force. If you do, the front and side paper
guides will move out of the place.

CONNECTING THE POWER
CORD

Caution

When you pull the plug out of the socket,
grip the plug to avoid damaging the cord
and causing a fire or an electric shock.

It is dangerous to handle the plug with
wet hands. An electric shock might occur.

Check that the power switch is turned off.

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Securely insert the power cord plug into the
wall socket.

SELECTING THE PANEL
DISPLAY LANGUAGE

Select a language following the procedures
described.

The message for the selected language will
appear on the panel display.

Note

The default setting is English.
If you want to use the English panel display, the

following procedures are unnecessary.

Check that the power switch is turned on.

Press the

{

Menu

}

key.

Enter

Form Feed

Job Reset

On Line

Escape

Menu

Power

Error

Data In

"Menu" appears on the panel display.

Press the

{▲}

or

{▼}

key until the following

message appears on the panel display.

Menu:

Language

Press the

{

Enter

}

key.

Press the

{▲}

or

{▼}

key until the language

you want to select appears on the panel display.

Press the

{

Enter

}

key.

Press the

{

On Line

}

key.

The settings are applied and the ready message appears on the panel
display.

Network connection

If your printer is installed with the Network Interface
Board, follow the procedures below.

Turn off the power switch.

Loop the network interface cable and attach
the ferrite core.

Note

The network interface cable loop should be about

15 cm(6")(

) from the end of the cable (on the

end closet to the printer). The ferrite core at the
end of the cable should be a ring type ferrite core.

Attach the network interface cable to the
jack on the board.

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Connect the other end of the network interface
cable to the network.

Turn on the power switch.

Check the LEDs on the ethernet port.

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1

2

1 is lit when the printer is securely connected to the network.

2 is lit when 100BASE-TX is in use and not lit when 10BASE-T is in

use.

USB connection

Important

The USB interface cable is not provided with the

printer. Make sure that the USB interface cable
you use is appropriate for your computer.

Attach the USB interface cable to the USB
interface connector of the printer. Secure the
cable.

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Attach the other end of the interface cable to
the USB interface connector of the computer
or the USB Hub. Secure the cable.

SETTING UP FOR PRINTING

Printing requires installation of a printer driver
for the operating system.

Reference

See “Printer Drivers for This Printer” in the

Setup Guide.

If you want to install options, see “Installing

Options”

in the Setup Guide.

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