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Printer/Scanner Unit Type 2500 Operating Instructions Printer Reference 1 Preparing the Machine 2 Setting Up the Printer Driver 3 Other Print Operations 4 Appendix Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 2
manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual in a handy place for quick reference. Important Contents of this manual is meant as a guide only and is not - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 3
such as registering fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and user codes. Also refer to this manual for explanations on how to connect the machine. ❖ Troubleshooting Provides a guide to solving common problems, and explains how to replace paper, toner, and other consumables. ❖ Security Reference This - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 4
functions and operations. ❖ Scanner Reference Explains Scanner functions and operations. ❖ Network Guide Explains how to configure and operate the machine in a network environment, and use the software provided. This manual covers all models, and includes descriptions of functions and settings that - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 5
for This Machine i Notice ...1 How to Read This Manual 3 Symbols ...3 Display Panel...4 Reading the Display and Using USB 42 Windows 2000 - USB 44 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - USB 45 Printing with Parallel Connection 47 Printing with Bluetooth Connection 49 Supported Profiles...49 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 6
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties 57 Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties 57 Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties 58 Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties 60 Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 7
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there /LD125/Aficio MP 2500 Responsible party: Ricoh Americas Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 8
Note to users in Canada Note: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Remarque concernant les utilisateurs au Canada Avertissement: Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 2 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 9
How to Read This Manual Symbols This manual uses the following symbols: Indicates important safety notes. Be sure to read these explanations. Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instructions on resolving user errors. This symbol is located at the end of sections. It - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 10
the power is turned on, the copier display is shown. This is a factory default. This initial setting can be changed. See "System Settings", General Settings Guide. 4 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 11
cursor in each direction, step by step. When the {U}, {T}, {V}, or {W} key appears in this manual, press the scroll key of the same direction. 2. {OK} key Press to set a selected Example: Basic screen When the instruction "press [JobReset]" appears in this manual, press the left selection key. 5 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 12
on Printer Feature. Printer Feature screen appears when you press the {User Tools/Counter} key. For details, see "Printer Features", General Settings Guide. ❖ List/Test Print Multiple Lists Menu Config. Page Error Log Menu List PCL Config./Font Page PS Config./Font Page PDF Config./Font - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 13
Job Separation Menu Memory Usage Duplex Copies Blank Page Print Edge Smoothing Toner Saving Printer Language Sub Paper Size Page Size Letterhead Setting Bypass Tray Priority Edge to Edge Print Default Printer Lang. Tray Switching RAM Disk Description You can enable Job Separation. This menu - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 14
❖ Host Interface I/O Buffer Menu I/O Timeout ❖ PCL Menu Orientation Form Lines Font Source Menu Font Number Point Size Font Pitch Symbol Set Courier Font Ext. A4 Width Append CR to LF Resolution ❖ PS Menu (optional) Data Format Resolution Menu ❖ PDF Menu (optional) Menu Change PDF - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 15
not displayed. ❒ Depending on the security settings, you might not be able to set certain op- tions. Reference For details, see "Printer Features", General Settings Guide. For more information about copier features and system settings, see Copy Reference and General Settings - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 16
Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray This section gives instructions for setting paper on the bypass tray. For details about paper size and paper type, see "Recommended Paper Sizes and Types", About This Machine. Important ❒ - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 17
size, and then gently insert paper face down into the bypass tray. AYM004S 1. Extender 2. Paper guides • Open out the extender to support paper sizes larger than A4 L, 81/2 ×11 L. • If the paper guides are not flush against the paper, skewing and misfeeds might occur. • Gently insert paper until it - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 18
p.13 "Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel". For details about setting paper in the regular paper tray, see Copy Reference and General Settings Guide. When loading custom size paper, see p.14 "Setting the Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel". Select paper type when printing onto OHP - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 19
Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel This procedure describes how to set paper size of the bypass tray using the control panel. If you select the printer driver to set paper size, this procedure is not necessary. A Press the {User Tools/Counter} key. ASC011S B Select [System Settings] - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 20
Reference See the printer driver Help about the settings from the printer drivers. Select paper type when printing onto OHP transparencies or thick paper. For details, see p.16 "Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel". Select paper type when printing onto envelopes. For - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 21
. Note ❒ If the printer driver is not used, select [Machine Settings] from [Bypass Tray Priority] in [System] of [Printer Features] (see "Printer Features", General Settings Guide). Set paper size using the control panel. Reference For printer driver settings, see the printer driver Help. 15 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 22
Setting Thick Paper or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel The following procedures are not required if you select the printer driver for the settings. In that case, set the paper size using the printer driver. Important ❒ Paper size settings set using the printer driver have priority over - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 23
E Select paper type from the menu using {T} or {U}, and then press the {OK} key. F Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default screen. Note ❒ The settings made will remain valid until they are reset again. After print- ing on thick paper or OHP Transparencies, be sure to clear - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 24
E Select [Thick Paper] using the {U} or {T} key, and then press the {OK} key. F Select [Printer Bypass Paper Size] using the {U} or {T} key, and then press the {OK} key. G Select the paper envelope size, and then press the {OK} key. H Press the {User Tools/Counter} key to return to the default - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 25
1. Preparing the Machine Confirming the Connection Method This machine supports network and local connection. Before installing the printer driver, check how the machine is connected. Follow the driver installation procedure that is appropriate to the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 26
Preparing the Machine ❖ Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003 Connection Method Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b 1 Available Ports SmartDeviceMonitor for Client port Standard TCP/IP LPR port ❖ Windows Vista Connection - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 27
Confirming the Connection Method Using as a network printer This machine can be used as the Windows network printer, the NetWare print server, or the NetWare remote printer. 1 BAE004S Note ❒ In an IPv6 environment, NetWare servers cannot be used. Reference See the explanation about how to install - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 28
- ods. • Windows 95: Parallel connections • Windows 98: Parallel connections • Windows 98 SE / Me: USB and Parallel connections • Windows 2000: USB, Parallel, and Bluetooth connections • Windows XP: USB, Parallel, and Bluetooth connections • Windows Server 2003: USB, Parallel, and Bluetooth - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 29
driver for Windows NT4.0 from the supplier's Web site. For details, ask your sales/service representatives. Quick Install Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP and Windows Server 2003 users can easily install this software using the supplied CD-ROM. Using Quick Install, the PCL printer driver and/or - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 30
Click [Exit] in the first dialog box of the installer, and then take out the CD- ROM. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Select a machine to whose IP address is displayed in [Connect To] to install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 31
has been enabled, the options are automatically configured. If bidirectional communication has not been enabled, you must configure the options manually. Windows Vista - Accessing the Printer Properties To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog box from the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 32
To install SmartDeviceMonitor for Client under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 installs selected applications. H Follow the instructions on the display and click [Next . Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 33
to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. C Click the [Details] tab, and then click [Port Settings]. The [Port Settings] dialog box appears. Windows 2000 / Windows NT 4.0: A Open [Printers] window from [Start] menu. B In the [Printers] window, click the icon of the printer you want to use. On - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 34
"Using SmartDeviceMonitor for Client", Network Guide, or SmartDeviceMonitor for Client Help. ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003 Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 35
using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See "When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver", Troubleshooting. 29 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 36
(IPP) 1 30 Important ❒ To install printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you must language is English. D Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 37
[Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installation is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating See "When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver", Troubleshooting. 31 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 38
TCP/IP port. 1 Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, and Windows Server 2003, you must have an account language is English. D Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 39
Change this name if necessary. When the device selection appears, select "RICOH NetworkPrinter Driver C Model". 1 N Click [Next >]. O Click to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Troubleshooting. 33 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 40
the LPR port. 1 Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Win- dows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you language is English. D Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 41
click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain See "When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver", Troubleshooting. 35 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 42
Web site. For details, ask your sales/service representatives. ❒ To install the printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and used with the client. ❒ The machine's print server supports computers running Windows Vista, SmartDeviceMonitor for Client cannot be installed - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 43
computer either now or later, and then click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain operating system settings. In that case, launch "Setup - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 44
using Auto Run. If you still want to install the printer driver, use [Add Printer]. See "When a 1 Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver", Troubleshoot- ing. 38 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 45
site. For details, ask your sales/service representatives. ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003 language is English. C Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. D The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 46
clear the [Form Feed] and [Enable Banner] check boxes. Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, click the [NetWare setting printer properties dialog box. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ The protocol - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 47
: • Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me, clear the [Form feed] check box on the [Printer Settings] tab in the printer properties dialog box. • Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, clear the [Form feed] check box on the [NetWare Settings] tab in the printer properties dialog box - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 48
. Windows Me - USB Important ❒ Installation via USB is not possible under Windows 95 / 98. Upgrade to Win- dows Me or later. ❒ Download USB Printing Support for Windows Me from the supplier's Web site. When USB is first used, the plug and play function starts and the [New Hardware Found], [Device - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 49
- nected. ❒ It is not necessary to reinstall USB Printing Support when connecting a different machine via USB interface when USB Printing Support is installed. ❒ After installing USB Printing Support, if the printer driver is not installed, follow the plug-and-play instructions of the printer. 43 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 50
USB Printing Support is installed automatically. If the printer driver has already been installed, plug and play is enabled, and the icon of the printer connected to the "USB" port is added to the [Printers] window. If the printer driver is not installed, follow the plug-and-play instructions of the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 51
is first used, Found New Hardware Wizard starts, and USB Printing Support is installed automatically. If the printer driver has already been installed, . If the printer driver is not installed, follow the plug-and-play instructions of the printer to install it from the supplied CD-ROM. A Connect - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 52
Preparing the Machine F Click [Continue]. G Click [Finish]. If installation is successful, the icon of the printer connected to the "USB001" 1 port is added to the [Printers and Faxes] window. Note ❒ The number after "USB" varies depending on the number of printers connected. 46 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 53
the printer driver. Important ❒ To install this printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, and Windows NT 4.0, you language is English. D Click [PCL/RPCS Printer Drivers]. E The software license agreement appears in the [License Agreement] dialog box. After reading - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 54
click [Finish]. Restart the computer to complete installation. Note ❒ To stop installation of the selected software, click [Cancel] before installa- tion is complete. ❒ Auto Run may not work with certain See "When a Message Appears during Installation of the Printer Driver", Troubleshooting. 48 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 55
if print functions are restricted. • Some printers do not support BIP. Note ❒ In this manual, the instruction referred to print using SPP. To print using HCRP or BIP parallel interface. Important ❒ To install the printer driver under Windows 2000 / XP Professional or Win- dows Server 2003, you must - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 56
[Always use for this connection] check box. ❒ System requirements vary depending on the Bluetooth standard and specifications. For details, see the manuals supplied with each product. ❒ For information about setting up Bluetooth under other operating systems or using it with different utilities, see - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 57
in the Security Mode". For all other security modes and custom settings, no password is required. For information about each mode, see the manuals supplied with the utility. D Click [OK]. Close the [Security Mode] dialog box. Reference For details about the security mode, see 3Com Bluetooth - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 58
printer driver supports bidirectional communications. You can up- date the machine status manually. To support bidirectional communication standard paral- lel cables and parallel connectors. • Under Windows 2000, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must not - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 59
with the network • DeskTopBinder Lite must be installed, or the Standard TCP/IP port must be used. • Under Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista, [Enable bidirectional support] must be selected, and [Enable printer pooling] must 1 not be selected on the [Ports] tab with the RPCS - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 60
Preparing the Machine B Click the icon of the printer you want to use. C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. 1 D Click the [Change Accessories] tab. If options in the [Change Accessories] tab are disabled, bidirectional connection is enabled. In this case, no change is necessary for option - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 61
Installing Font Manager 2000 Installing Font Manager 2000 Important ❒ Under Windows 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0, in- 1 stalling applications by Auto -ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts. C Click [Font Manager 2000]. D Follow the instructions on the screen. 55 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 62
Preparing the Machine Using Adobe PageMaker Version 6.0, 6.5, or 7.0 1 Under Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows NT 4.0 with Adobe PageMaker, you need to copy PPD files to the PageMaker folder. PPD files have the .ppd - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 63
2. Setting Up the Printer Driver PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95 / 98 / Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods to open the printer properties dialog box. Making Printer Default Settings To make the printer default settings, open the printer properties dialog - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 64
dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the ap- 2 plication you use. ❒ With some applications, the . Reference For details, see the printer driver Help. Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 65
The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 2000. A On the [File] menu, click [Print...]. The [Print] dialog box may vary de- pending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ Any settings you make in - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 66
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties 2 Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 67
] to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. ❒ General - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 68
Setting Up the Printer Driver C On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties dialog box appears. D Make the necessary settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. 2 Reference For details, see the printer - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 69
to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 70
Accessing the Printer Properties There are two dialog box types of the printer properties dialog box. 2 "Multi-tab" is used as an example in this manual. For details about changing the dialog box types, see the printer driver Help. ❖ Multi-tab This dialog box type is designed for users who often - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 71
to start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 72
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties This describes how to launch printer driver's properties. Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties 2 Important ❒ To change the printer default - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 73
The following explains how to make settings for the WordPad application provided with Windows 2000. A On the [File] menu, click [Print...]. The [Print] dialog box may vary de- pending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ Any settings you make in - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 74
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties 2 Important ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Manage - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 75
printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box may vary de- pending on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. ❒ General users - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 76
Setting Up the Printer Driver Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties Making Printer Default Settings - The Printer Properties Important 2 ❒ To change the printer default settings including option configuration settings, log on using an account that has Full Control permission. - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 77
start printing. Note ❒ The procedure to open the printer properties dialog box may vary depend- ing on the application. For details, see the manuals provided with the application you use. ❒ With some applications, the printer driver settings are not used, and the application's own default settings - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 78
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to PDF version 1.6 can be printed. ❒ Some types of High Compression PDF files may not be printed. Consult your sales representative about the supported file types. Note ❒ Paper size errors may occur when printing on custom size paper. Printing Method The following procedures explain the two methods - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 80
Other Print Operations E Follow the instructions on the display to install DeskTopBinder Lite. If you are required to restart the computer after installing DeskTopBinder Lite, restart the computer and continue the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 81
Printing a PDF File Directly PDF Direct Printing Use the method below to print PDF files directly. A Drag the PDF file you want to print to the PDF Direct Printing icon in the palette and drop it there. B [Output File List-PDF Direct Print] is displayed. Highlight the PDF you want to print, and - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 82
Changes the icon displayed on the tool bar. 3. Printer: Displays a list of RPCS drivers that support PDF direct printing. 4. Duplex Prints on both sides of sheets. 5. Layout Prints multiple pages on ", and "lpr". Reference For details about UNIX commands, see Network Guide and UNIX Supplement. 76 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 83
Unauthorized Copy Control Unauthorized Copy Control To prevent unauthorized copying, you can embed patterns and text beneath the print. You do not need a special paper to use this function. If a paper with text or image patterns is copied by a copier or a multi-function printer, either the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 84
Other Print Operations Using [Data security for copying] If a document printed with data security for copying is copied by or stored in the Document Box of a copier or multi-function printer with the copy data security unit, the copy or stored file is grayed out. This section explains how to specify - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 85
. 3. The document is blanked by gray overprint. Note ❒ This machine can print only as described in Step 1. ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed a pattern and text in a document. ❒ Use 182 × 257 mm (71/4 × 101/2 in.) or larger paper. ❒ Use ordinary or recycled - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 86
Other Print Operations Using [Mask type:] You can embed patterns and text in a document by setting in the printer driver to prevent unauthorized copying. 3 ❖ Setting [Mask type:] in the printer driver • Select a pattern from [Mask type:], and then enter text in the [Text:] box. Note ❒ You can set - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 87
Unauthorized Copy Control Note ❒ Only the RPCS printer driver is supported. ❒ You cannot partially embed patterns and text strings in a document. ❒ To make the embedded pattern clear, set the character size at least 50 pt (preferably - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 88
instructions for operating the machine when there is no tray for the selected paper size or type, or when paper loaded in the machine has run out. Important ❒ The tray cannot be changed if the following functions are set: • Duplex Print to a tray that does not support Settings Guide. Printing - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 89
prints using the selected tray. 3 Note ❒ If a tray with a smaller paper size is selected, the print job may be cut short, or other problems may occur. Canceling a Print Job Follow this procedure for canceling the print job if the message prompting form feed appears. A Press [JobReset]. B Press - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 90
Other Print Operations Note ❒ If the machine is shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job. ❒ Under Windows, If the machine is connected to the computer using a parallel cable, sent print jobs may be canceled if [JobReset] is pressed while " - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 91
Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job This section gives instruction to stop printing from the computer or the control panel. Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel A Press [JobReset] on the display panel. A confirmation message - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 92
in this case. ❒ In Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows NT 4.0, click [Cancel] on the [Document] menu. ❒ In Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, you can also open the print job queue window by double-clicking the machine icon in the [Printers] machine window (the - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 93
Checking the Error Log Checking the Error Log If files could not be stored due to printing errors, identify the cause of the errors by checking the error log on the control panel. Important ❒ The most recent 30 errors are stored in the error log. If a new error is added when there are 30 errors - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 94
For details about duplex printing, or combined printing (layout), see the printer driver Help. For information about optional finisher, see About This Machine, General Settings Guide and Copy Reference. To remove paper misfeeds, see Troubleshooting. 88 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 95
Collate Collate When printing multiple documents such as handouts for meetings, you can separate sets into order. This function is known as "Collate". Collate stores data transmitted from a computer to the printer memory. The following are the three types of Collate: Important ❒ If Auto Continue - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 96
Other Print Operations Important ❒ The Rotating Collate function requires two paper trays containing same size paper but in different orientations. ❒ If the output tray has shift function, Shift Collate will be applied even if Rotating Collate is selected. ❒ If a document with mixed paper sizes or - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 97
Staple Staple With the optional finisher sets can be stapled individually when printing multiple sets. Staple Position The specified staple position varies depending on paper size, type, quantity and feed orientation. The following table shows staple positions: 3 AYM001S Note ❒ Stapling might not be - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 98
and orientation in the printer driver when stapling. ❒ When duplex printing is selected, adjust staple positions to the binding orientation. ❒ Depending on the software you are using, print settings may not be saved and the printed result may not be as expected. ❒ When setting Staple in the printer - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 99
(Type 2:24, Type 14:112) 384 MB 100 BASE-TX / 10 BASE-T shielded twisted-pair (STP, Category/Type5) cable. • Supported Operating System: Windows Me / 2000 / XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, MacOS 9.2.2, MacOS 10.3.3 or later • Transmission spec. USB 2.0 Standard • Connectable Device: Devices - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 100
spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (wireless LAN) ❖ Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk Note ❒ SmartDeviceMonitor and Web Image Monitor are supported. ❖ Data transfer speed: Auto select from below speed 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps ❖ Frequency range: • Inch version: 2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 101
indoors is 10 - 100 m, depending on environment. ❖ Transmission mode: Ad hoc, and infrastructure mode Bluetooth Interface Unit Type 3245 4 ❖ Supported Profiles: • SPP (Serial Port Profile) • HCRP (Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile) • BIP (Basic Imaging Profile) ❖ Frequency Range: 2.45 GHz ISM - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 102
PCL, 62 document defaults, RPCS, 70 E Envelope, 16 Error log, 87 F Facsimile Reference, i Finisher, 88 Font Manager 2000, 55 Fonts, 93 G General Settings Guide, i H How to Read This Manual, 3 I IEEE 1284 Interface Board Type A, 94 IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type H, 94 Installing the printer driver - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 103
T Thick Paper, 16 Troubleshooting, i U Unauthorized copy control, 77, 78, 80 Using commands, 76 Using This Machine as the Windows Printing port, 19 W Windows, 49, 85 Windows 2000, 47, 58, 66 Windows 95/98/Me, 57, 64 Windows NT 4.0, 61, 62, 70 Windows Server 2003, 60, 68 Windows Vista, 19, 24, 25 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 104
98 EN USA D327-7693 - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 105
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Ricoh Company, Ltd. is under license. NetWare is a registered trademark of Novell, names of Windows 2000 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server • - Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 | Printer Reference - Page 106
Printer/Scanner Unit Type 2500 Operating Instructions Printer Reference EN USA D327-7693
Printer/Scanner Unit
Type 2500
Operating Instructions
Printer Reference
Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the
Safety Information in "About This Machine" before using the machine.
Preparing the Machine
Setting Up the Printer Driver
Other Print Operations
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