Ricoh Aficio MP2500LN User Manual

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Accessing User Tools (System Settings)
This section is for Administrators in charge of this machine.
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 color registration or gradation, press [Maintenance].
To change the language used on the display, press [English].
To check the telephone numbers to contact for repairs, or to order consuma-
bles, press [Inquiry].
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.89 “Copier / Document Server Features”
p.119 “Facsimile Features”
p.181 “Printer Features”
p.195 “Scanner Features”
p.269 “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 cannnot 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 15cm (5.9 inch) ( ) from the machine end of the ca-
ble. 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 Ma-
chine”, Printer Reference.
Reference
“Turning On the Power”, About This Machine
“Preparing the Machine”, Printer Reference
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.
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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 98SE / Me / 2000 /
XP, Windows Server 2003, Mac OS X 10.3.3 or higher.
 For Windows 98SE / Me:
Make sure to install “USB Printing Support”. When used with Windows
98SE / 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 Ma-
chine”, Printer Reference.
Reference
“Preparing the Machine”, Printer Reference
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 suitable.
❒For details about installing the printer driver, see “Preparing the Ma-
chine”, Printer Reference.
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Reference
“Turning On the Power”, About This Machine
“Preparing the Machine”, Printer Reference
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.
If the main power switch is on, turn it 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 Ma-
chine”, Printer Reference.
Reference
“Turning On the Power”, About This Machine
“Preparing the Machine”, Printer Reference
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Connecting to the IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Interface
Connect to the IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) interface.
Note
❒Check the settings of the IPv4 address and subnet mask of this machine.
❒For details about how to set the IPv4 address and subnet mask from the con-
trol panel of the machine, see “Interface Settings”.
Reference
p.58 “Network”
Setup Procedure
Set up IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) according to the following procedure:
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Note
❒Select [802.11 Ad-hoc Mode] mode when connecting Windows XP as a wireless
LAN client using Windows XP standard driver or utilities, or when not using
the infrastructure mode.
❒For details about how to specify wireless LAN settings from the control panel
on the machine, see “IEEE 802.11b”.
❒For details about how to specify wireless LAN settings from other than the
control panel on the machine, see “Using Utilities to Make Settings”.
❒For details about the setting items, see “IEEE 802.11b”.
Reference
p.65 “IEEE 802.11b”
p.35 “Using Utilities to Make Network Settings”
Checking the Connection
Check the wireless LAN connection.
Make sure the LED of the IEEE 802.11b interface unit is lit.
❖When using in infrastructure mode
1.If [LAN Type] on the [Interface Set-
tings] / [Network] screen is not set to
[IEEE 802.11b], it does not light, even
if the main power is on.2.If it is connected properly to the
network, the LED is green when in
infrastructure mode. If the LED is
blinking, the machine is searching
for devices.
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❖When using in adhoc mode / 802.11 ad hoc mode
1.If the IEEE 802.11b interface unit
is functioning, the LED lights up in
orange.2.If it is connected properly to the
network, the LED is green when in
ad hoc mode or 802.11 ad hoc mode.
If the LED is blinking, the machine
is searching for devices. The LED
will light after a few seconds.
Print the configuration page to verify settings.
Note
❒For more information about printing a configuration page, see “Print List”.
Reference
p.182 “Printing the configuration page”
Checking the Signal
When using in infrastructure mode, you can check the machines radio wave sta-
tus using the control panel.
APress [System Settings].
BPress [Interface Settings].
CPress [IEEE 802.11b].
DPress [Wireless LAN Signal].
The machines radio wave status appears.
EAfter checking radio wave status, press [Exit].
FPress the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the User Tools / Counter / In-
quiry menu.
Note
❒To check the radio wave status, press [IEEE 802.11b] under [LAN Type] in Net-
work menu of Interface Settings.
Reference
p.35 “Using Utilities to Make Network Settings”
p.65 “IEEE 802.11b”
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