Ricoh Aficio MP C3500 User Manual

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How to Read This Manual
Symbols
This manual uses the following symbols:
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in serious injury or death. Be sure to read these
notes. They can be found in the Safety Information section of About This Ma-
chine.
Indicates important safety notes.
Ignoring these notes could result in moderate or minor injury, or damage to the
machine or to property. Be sure to read these notes. They can be found in the
Safety Information section of About This Machine.
Indicates points to pay attention to when using the machine, and explanations
of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure
to read these explanations.
Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine’s functions, and instruc-
tions on resolving user errors.
This symbol is located at the end of sections. It indicates where you can find fur-
ther relevant information.
[ ]
Indicates the names of keys that appear on the machine’s display panel.
{ }
Indicates the names of keys on the machine’s control panel.
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Display Panel
The display panel shows machine status, error messages, and function menus.
The function items displayed serve as selector keys. You can select or specify an
item by lightly pressing them.
When you select or specify an item on the display panel, it is highlighted like
. Keys appearing as   cannot be used.
Important
❒A force or impact of more than 30 N (about 3 kgf) will damage the display
panel.
To display the following screen, press the {User Tools/Counter} key to display the
User Tools menu, and then press [System Settings].
Using the System Settings menu screen as an example, this section explains how
to use the machine’s display panel.
1.The menu tabs for various set-
tings appear. To display the setting
you want to specify or change, press
the appropriate menu tab.
2.A list of settings appears. To spec-
ify or change a setting, press the ap-
propriate key in the list.
3.Press this to quit the User Tools
menu.
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Accessing User Tools
User Tools allow you to change or set defaults.
Note
❒Operations for system settings differ from normal operations. Always quit
User Tools when you have finished.
❒Any changes you make with User Tools remain in effect even if the main
power switch or operation switch is turned off, or the {Energy Saver} or {Clear
Modes} key is pressed.
❒Default settings are shown in bold type.
Reference
p.4 “Quitting User Tools”
Changing Default Settings
This section describes how to change the settings of User Tools.
Important
❒If Administrator Authentication Management is specified, contact your ad-
ministrator.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
BSelect the menu.
To change the System Settings, press [System Settings].
To change the Copier / Document Server Features, press [Copier / Document
Server Features].
To change the Facsimile Features, press [Facsimile Features].
To change the Printer Features, press [Printer Features].
To change the Scanner Features, press [Scanner Features].
To adjust colour registration or gradation, press [Maintenance].
To change the language used on the display, press [Français].
To check the telephone numbers to contact for repairs, or to order consuma-
bles, press [Enquiry].
To check the counter, press [Counter].
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CSelect the user tool you want to change.
DChange settings by following instructions on the display, and then press
[OK].
Note
❒To cancel changes made to settings and return to the initial display, press
the {User Tools/Counter} key.
Reference
p.47 “System Settings”
p.91 “Copier / Document Server Features”
p.123 “Facsimile Features”
p.187 “Printer Features”
p.201 “Scanner Features”
p.277 “Other User Tools”
Quitting User Tools
This section describes how to end User Tools.
APress the {User Tools/Counter} key.
Note
❒You can also quit User Tools by pressing [Exit].
Menu Protect
Using Menu Protect, you can prevent unauthenticated users from changing the
user tools. Menu Protect can be specified for each of the following user tools
menus.
 Copier / Document Server Features
 Facsimile Features
Printer Features
 Scanner Features
For details, consult your administrator.
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1. Connecting the Machine
This chapter describes how to connect the machine to the network and specify
the network settings.
Connecting to the Interfaces
This section explains how to identify the machine’s interface and connect the
machine according to the network environment.
1.IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
Ports for connecting the IEEE 1394 inter-
face cable
2.USB2.0 port
Port for connecting the USB2.0 interface
cable
3.10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port
Port for connecting the 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX cable
4.IEEE 1284 port (optional)
Port for connecting the IEEE 1284 inter-
face cable
5.Wireless LAN port (optional)
Port for using the wireless LAN
Note
❒You cannot install two or more of the
options below: IEEE 1394 interface
board, IEEE 1284 interface board,
IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN 
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Connecting to the Ethernet Interface
Connect 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the Ethernet interface.
Important
❒If the main power switch is on, turn it off.
AA ferrite core for the Ethernet cable is supplied with this machine. Make a
loop in the cable about 3cm (1.2 inch) (1) from the machine end of the cable.
Attach the ferrite core.
BMake sure the main power switch of the machine is off.
CConnect the Ethernet interface cable to the 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port.
DConnect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a network connection device
such as a hub.
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ETurn on the main power switch of the machine.
AIndicator (green)
Lights up green when the machine is connected correctly to the network.
BIndicator (yellow)
Lights up yellow when 100 BASE-TX is in operation. Goes off when 10
BASE-T is in operation.
Note
❒For details about installing the printer driver, see Preparing the Machine,
Printer Reference.
Reference
Turning On the Power, About This Machine
Preparing the Machine, Printer Reference
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Connecting to the USB Interface
Connect the USB2.0 interface cable to the USB2.0 port.
AConnect the USB2.0 interface cable to the USB2.0 port.
BConnect the other end to the USB2.0 port on the host computer.
Note
❒This machine does not come with a USB interface cable. Make sure you
purchase the appropriate cable for the machine and your computer.
❒The USB2.0 interface board is supported by Windows Me / 2000 / XP,
Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher.
 For Windows Me:
Make sure to install USB Printing Support. When used with Windows
Me, only a speed equal to that of USB1.1 is possible.
For Mac OS:
To use Macintosh, the machine must be equipped with the optional
PostScript 3 unit. When used with Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher, a transfer
speed of USB2.0 is supported.
❒For details about installing the printer driver, see Preparing the Machine,
Printer Reference.
Reference
Preparing the Machine, Printer Reference
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Connecting to the IEEE 1394 Interface
Connect the IEEE 1394 interface cable to the IEEE 1394 interface board.
AConnect the IEEE 1394 interface cable to the IEEE 1394 port.
BConnect the other end of the cable into the interface connector on the host
computer.
Check the shape of the connector to the computer. Connect the cable firmly.
Note
❒Use the interface cable supplied with the IEEE 1394 interface board.
❒Two interface ports are available for connecting the IEEE 1394 interface ca-
ble. Either is one can be used.
❒For details about installing the printer driver, see Preparing the Machine,
Printer Reference.
Reference
Turning On the Power, About This Machine
Preparing the Machine, Printer Reference
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Connecting to the IEEE 1284 Interface
Connect the IEEE 1284 interface cable to the IEEE 1284 interface board.
AMake sure the main power switch on the machine is off.
BTurn off the main power switch of the host computer.
CConnect the IEEE 1284 interface cable to the IEEE 1284 port.
Use the conversion connector (1) supplied with the IEEE 1284 interface board.
DConnect the other end of the cable into the interface connector on the host
computer.
Check the shape of the connector to the computer. Connect the cable firmly.
ETurn on the main power switch of the machine.
FTurn on the host computer.
When using Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP and Windows Server 2003, a
printer driver installation screen might appear when the computer is turned
on. If this happens, click [Cancel] on the screen.
Note
❒For details about installing the printer driver, see Preparing the Machine,
Printer Reference.
Reference
Turning On the Power, About This Machine
Preparing the Machine, Printer Reference
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