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- Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 1
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certifications...5 Before you begin 7 Supported operating systems...7 Supported printers...10 Supported connections...10 Supported paper sizes and types...10 Supported languages...12 Installing the Universal Print Driver 14 Updating the Universal Print Driver...14 Installing the Universal Print - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 3
Contents 3 Frequently asked questions 27 Notices...30 Index...31 - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 4
Overview The RicohTM UPD provides a standardized one‑driver solution for your printing needs. It supports both color and monochrome printers. This document provides instructions on how to install and use the UPD. Note: For more information on the print driver version numbering format, see "What is - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 5
printing y Multiple-page printing (N-up) y Toner darkness y Other resource-saving measures Supported Citrix Ready certifications Starting in October 2012, the UPD has participated in the Citrix Ready Program as a Certified Product. Tests - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 6
Overview 6 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.7 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.5 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 x64 operating system y Citrix XenApp 7.8 y Citrix XenApp 7.7 y Citrix XenApp 7.6 y Citrix XenApp 7.5 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.8 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.7 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.6 y Citrix - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 7
Server 2008 R2 y Windows Server 2008 Notes: - The UPD version 2.7.1 is the last release that supports the Windows XP operating system. - Ricoh follows Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle Policy in providing software support for Windows operating systems. For more information on Microsoft Products - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 8
Before you begin 8 y Citrix XenApp 7.13 y Citrix XenApp 7.12 y Citrix XenApp 7.11 y Citrix XenApp 7.9 y Citrix XenApp 7.8 y Citrix XenApp 7.7 y Citrix XenApp 7.6 y Citrix XenApp 7.5 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.16 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.15 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.14 y Citrix XenDesktop 7.13 y Citrix - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 9
11 SP4 - NOES 11 SP3 on SLES 12 SP1 - NOES 11 SP3 on SLES 11 SP4 - NOES 2 SP3 on SLES 10 SP4 Note: These configurations support only Windows clients for Micro Focus iPrint for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows Vista operating systems. - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 10
products M C240FW ü Color laser printers P C200W ü PCL XL emulation driver PS emulation driver ü ü ü ü Supported connections The UPD supports direct printing to the following on all supported operating systems: y Branch Office Direct Printing y IP ports y USB ports y Web services ports - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 11
x 8.5 inches) y Tabloid (11 x 17 inches) y Universal (216 x 360 mm) Supported paper types y Bond y Business card y Card stock y Colored y Custom type 1 y Custom Custom type 6 y ColorLok certified plain y Envelope y Glossy y Glossy brochure y Glossy photo y Heavy y Heavy glossy y Heavy plain y Iron‑ - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 12
photo y Photo greeting cards y Plain y Premium plain y Preprinted y Recycled y Rough/Cotton y Rough Envelope y Transparency y Vinyl labels Supported languages y Arabic y Chinese (simplified) y Chinese (traditional) y Croatian y Czech y Danish y Dutch y English y Finnish y French y German y Greek - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 13
. Installing the Universal Print Driver 1 From your computer, go to www.ricoh.com. 2 Click Customer Support > Universal Print Driver. 3 Depending on the for Windows computers, see the Universal Print Driver White Paper section. 4 Follow the instructions on your computer screen. Updating installed - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 14
support printers at multiple locations. When Travel Print is used, a printer selection dialog box appears during the following: y Sending a print job to the print driver packages, visit the Ricoh website. y Travel Print is not intended for server‑based printing. The print driver and Travel Print must - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 15
printer models and in some print drivers. Setting Description Copies The following settings output back in normal page order, then manually reverse the pages. Page Orientation The following settings determine opposite side of a page: y Normal (Default)-This setting uses the standard drying time. - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 16
Understanding the Universal Print Driver 16 Setting Description Document Reading Order Preset The reading order of the print job is available only in some printer models. For more information, see the printer User's Guide. y To use the finishing settings, attach a finisher to the printer. - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 17
in some print drivers. The following settings determine how finishing settings are used: y Output Bin Note: Depending on your printer model, supported output bins may vary. For a list of available output bins, see the printer User's Guide. y Separator sheets - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 18
determine the print mode for the print job: y Auto y Use ICC test Chart Process-A special print mode based on ICC profiles is used. 1 This printers. 4 This setting is available only in color printers and in some print drivers. 5 This setting is available only in color printers. 6 This setting is - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 19
Driver 19 Setting Description Gray Correction3 The following settings determine the brightness and contrast of the print job: y Use printer settings y Off y Manual : y Use printer settings y Use toner darkness-This setting enables the toner darkness slider. 1 This setting is available - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 20
the Universal Print Driver 20 Setting Description ColorSaver2 The following settings determine whether the amount of toner that the printer uses is reduced when printing color images: y Use printer settings y On y Off-Text is printed using the default amount of toner. Edit Color Correction6 - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 21
Description If this setting is selected, then the fax feature of the print driver is turned on. The Send Fax dialog box appears before a fax job with a fax job: y Fax number(s) Note: Fax numbers can be entered manually or selected from the phone book. y Dialing prefix-This setting is needed to - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 22
in a print job. Notes: y This feature is available only in some print drivers. y On UPD version 2.14 or later, the watermark name can be locked print job. Note: This feature is available only in PCL and PCL XL emulation drivers, and in some printer models. Setting Do not use overlays Use the same - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 23
Print Driver 23 held jobs from the printer control panel, see the printer User's Guide. Setting Description Use Print and Hold If this setting is selected, system for a user ID is queried, and then submitted as the default name user name that is associated with the held print job. User - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 24
point sizes, Type 42 fonts may appear smoother and less jagged. Note: This setting is available only in PostScript print drivers and in printers that support a TrueType rasterizer. The file size of a print job that contains images is reduced. Reducing the file size improves printing performance - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 25
-This setting determines how the printer processes and prints text and graphics in a print job. Note: This setting is available only in PCL 5 emulation drivers. Pages are printed without any space in between. The pages look like one continuous page. Note: This setting is available only in some print - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 26
to print to multiple devices and minimize the number of drivers in the network environment. Does the UPD support Plug'n'Play with devices? Plug'n'Play is available on all supported devices. For a list of supported devices, see "Supported printers" on page 10. Is the UPD Microsoft certified? The - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 27
About tab of the Printer Properties dialog box. Are model‑specific print drivers still available? Yes, while the UPD supports multiple printers and is equivalent to a model-specific print driver. When should I use a model‑specific print driver instead of the UPD? If your printer is not in the list - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 28
of this tab for the UPD version 2 is now available in the Printer Driver Configuration Utility. Is the Printer Driver Configuration Utility supported? The Printer Driver Configuration Utility is supported when using the Ricoh Universal Print Driver System Installation package. It is available in the - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 29
of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Ricoh technical support, go to https://www.ricoh.com/support/. For information on Ricoh's privacy policy governing the use of this product - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 30
Play 26 understanding the Fax tab 21 Point and Print understanding the Layout tab 15 support 26 understanding the Other Options Printer Driver Configuration Utility tab 24 support 28 understanding the Overlays tab 22 printing understanding the Package Creation confidential and other held - Ricoh M C240FW | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 31
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