Contents Preface 3 RISO Network Card features............................................................................................... 3 About this User's Guide ........................................................................................................3 About the guide signs ...........................................................................................................3 Specifications ..........................................................................................
Contents Troubleshooting Tips 53 Network Configuration / Communication ........................................................................... 53 RISO-ADMIN / RISO-MONITOR / RISO-PRINT ............................................................... 54 RisoHoldManager.............................................................................................................. 56 How to initialize the communication settings ...................................................
Preface Thank you for purchasing a RISO Network Card. RISO Network Card features • Enhances the capability of your RISO printer to enable you to send print data to it from any computer in the Ethernet network environment. • Provided with the dedicated setup tool, allowing you to prepare your RISO printer for network printing with much ease. • Realizes efficient operation environment with the bundled monitoring software, enabling you to check the status of your RISO printer from any computer on the network.
Preface Specifications Available input port: Ethernet: IEEE802.3(10Base-T), IEEE802.
Preface Connecting to a network When connecting your printer to the network, bear in mind that cables used and configuration methods will differ according to your network environment. Before you start configuration of your settings, double-check your network environment. Important!: • Always use a commercially available STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Ethernet cable. 1 Turn off the main power switch of your RISO printer.
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System Configuration Assigning an IP address to the RISO printer Operational requirements Your computer must be configured to enable TCP/IP network communication if you want to use the “Run the RISOADMIN from CD” menu or RISO-ADMIN for assigning an IP address to the RISO printer. Important!: • Always consult your network administrator if you have to change the current network configuration to enable TCP/ IP network communication on your computer.
System Configuration Windows Vista Open [View network status and tasks] from [Network and Internet] option and click [View status]. 3 Check the supported network protocols in the [General] tab. Note: • If “TCP/IP Protocol” is not shown in this list, click on the [Add] button under the list window and add the TCP/IP network component to your system in the opened dialog box, consulting your network administrator.
System Configuration Using RISO-ADMIN from the “Run the RISO-ADMIN from CD” menu You can assign an IP address to RISO printers on the network with easy steps using the “Run the RISO-ADMIN from CD” menu. Important!: • Before this operation, make sure that RISO printers are properly connected to the network with the power on. See “Connecting to a network” on page )p.5 for detailed descriptions about network connection.
System Configuration 6 Double-click a desired RISO printer in the displayed list box. Highlight the corresponding line to select it. The Ethernet address of the selected RISO printer will then be displayed in the corresponding field above. Note: • When no IP address is assigned to a RISO printer yet, [0.0.0.0] is shown in the [IP Address] column in the list box. 7 Click on the [Yes] button and specify an IP address. Enter the IP address into the corresponding boxes in the displayed window.
Utility Software Guides Installing the utility software The dedicated utility software programs are prepared to enhance the usability of the RISO Network Card. You can use them on your computer by installing them from the RISO Network Card software CD-ROM. The following four utility programs are stored as provided software in the RISO Network Card software CD-ROM. RISO-ADMIN: Helps the network administrator to configure the RISO printer for various network requirements, such as TCP/IP, SNMP, etc.
Utility Software Guides 4 Click on the [Install] button. The software selection window then appears on the screen. 5 Click on the [Next] button. 6 Read through the agreement and click on the [Yes] button if you accept it. The [Software end user license agreement] window then appears on the screen. The destination directory of the selected software is then displayed in the opened window.
Utility Software Guides RISO-ADMIN features How to use RISO-ADMIN You can specify the network configuration of RISO printers with easy steps using various features which are available in the RISO-ADMIN main window. The RISO printers whose network configuration can be specified are displayed in the RISO-ADMIN main window.
Utility Software Guides [Option] Menu [RISO-MONITOR]: Starts up another utility program, RISO-MONITOR. See "How to use RISO-MONITOR" for detailed descriptions about this program. [RisoHoldManager]: Starts up another utility program, RisoHoldManager. See "How to use RisoHoldManager" for detailed descriptions about this program. [FTP Option]: Opens the [Upload FTP data] dialog box, in which you can print out RISORINC-format document files, i.e.
Utility Software Guides Configuration procedure You can specify various network configurations in this dialog box and apply them to RISO printers on the network as described below. 1 Opening RISO-ADMIN. 2 Select a desired RISO printer. Select [RISO] - [RISO Network Card] from the [Program] list in the [Start] menu and click on [RISO-ADMIN]. 4 Specify a desired network configuration and click on the [Setup] button. Highlight a desired RISO printer name (or icon) in the RISO-ADMIN main window.
Utility Software Guides [Network Parameters] dialog box Common buttons on the tabs • [Setup] button Sends settings to the network interface card. Changes to the network interface card will take place after restart. • [Cancel] button Cancels the settings and goes back to the previous state. • [Initialize] button Initializes the network interface card to restore the factory-set (default) network configuration in the selected RISO printer.
Utility Software Guides [TCP/IP] tab The network configuration of a RISO printer which is required for TCP/IP communication can be specified here. 1) Use DHCP You can automatically assign TCP/IP addresses to RISO printers on the network using a DHCP server when this check box is selected. In this case, you do not have to specify TCP/IP addresses in this tab.
Utility Software Guides [SNMP] tab The network configuration of a RISO printer which is required for the SNMP administrative tool can be specified here. 1) Authentic Community The computer which belongs to this community only can view the MIB-II parameters of a RISO printer specified here. Up to 15 characters are available for this community name. 2) TRAP Community This community name is used when a RISO printer sends a TRAP signal to a specified address.
Utility Software Guides [Properties] dialog box You can specify the operation environment of RISO-ADMIN here. [TCP/IP] tab You can specify Broadcast IP addresses here. If they are specified, RISO-ADMIN also searches for RISO printers on the other networks specified by the Broadcast IP addresses and shows their network configuration data in the main window. The Broadcast IP address indicates the IP address of another router than on the current network.
Utility Software Guides [Timeout] tab You can specify the following time settings here. 1) Search Interval: The interval at which RISO printers are to be searched for on networks. 2) Time Allowance: The period allowed for applying the specified network configuration to a RISO printer on the network. When the operation has not finished within this period, it is regarded as a communication error.
Utility Software Guides FTP printing You can print out RISORINC-format document files, i.e. those created through the RISO printer driver or the RISORINC printer driver, on a RISO printer on the network, using the FTP printing feature of RISO-ADMIN. Follow the procedure below to print out RISORINC-format document files. Important!: • When using the FTP printing feature, it is necessary for the RISO printer to be assigned its own IP address. You can use RISO-ADMIN to set up a suitable IP address.
Utility Software Guides Configuring the RISO printer using an internet browser Checking the network configuration of RISO printers in an internet browser The RISO Printer network interface card has a built-in HTTP server function to enable you to check the network configuration of RISO printers using your standard Internet browser. Supported Browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 and higher Important!: • RISO printers must have IP addresses assigned to enable this operation.
Utility Software Guides 5 Open a desired network configuration page. Click on a desired network configuration name in the top line on the page. You can check the selected network configuration of the RISO printer concerned in the opened page and also change it there if desired. When the network configuration is changed in these pages, click on the [Submit] button for confirmation.
Utility Software Guides RISO-MONITOR features How to use RISO-MONITOR You can check the current status of RISO printers on the network, including consumable volume levels and operational and network configurations, on your computer screen using the RISO-MONITOR. You can also lead advice signs of RISO printer's status to pop up on your computer desktop in specified cases.
Utility Software Guides [Status] Tab The current status of the selected RISO printer can be checked here. The displayed information is as follows. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Resolution Operation condition / Power supply condition Print Cylinder (Drum) Size Print Color Loaded paper size Print count [ i ] Extension [Check View] button Opens the [Check View] window, in which you can check the current volume levels of consumables and the remaining capacity of the master disposal box by percentage.
Utility Software Guides [Details] tab The operation configuration of the selected RISO printer can be checked here. The displayed information can be selected from the list of information categories, which is displayed by clicking on the bar in the category selection box above. The information which is available here is as follows.
Utility Software Guides [File Transfer Print] tab You can print out RISORINC-format document files, i.e. those created through the RISO printer driver, on a RISO printer on the network. Note: • For the procedure of creating RISORINC-format document files on your computer, read the corresponding section of the "Printer Driver User's Guide". 1 Select a desired RISORINC-format document file. Click on the [Select] button and select a desired file from the list box in the displayed dialog box.
Utility Software Guides [Monitoring Options] dialog box You can change the configuration of RISO-MONITOR in this dialog box. Click on the [Options] button in the [RISOMONITOR] window to open this dialog box. To confirm the new configuration specified here, click on the [OK] or [Apply] button. Select a RISO printer whose status you wish to monitor, and click on the [Details] button. For more information on the [Details] window, see the explanations in the following pages.
Utility Software Guides [Pop-up Configuration] tab You can here specify in what status (event) of RISO printers you want an advice notice to pop up on your computer screen using RISO-MONITOR for status monitoring. The names of the events which can cause an advice notice to pop up are listed in the [Events] box on the left side. If you want to specify an event as a pop-up notice condition, select it in the [Events] box and click on the button.
Utility Software Guides [Windows] tab You can change the startup configuration of RISO-MONITOR here. The available options are as follows. Select the checkboxes you want to set. 1) [Save Window's position] Opens the [RISO-MONITOR] window at the same position on the screen as in the previous time. 2) [Open Window on the top] Always opens the [RISO-MONITOR] window over other existing windows on the screen.
Utility Software Guides RisoHoldManager features RisoHoldManager is a program which permits the administration (preview, print, download, change, delete, etc.) of print jobs stored inside the Storage Memory of printers equipped with a RISO Network Card. Opening RisoHoldManager You can open [RisoHoldManager] window in two ways. • Select the [RISO] - [RISO Network Card] folder from the [Program] list in the [Start] menu and click on [RisoHoldManager].
Utility Software Guides [RisoHoldManager] window 1) Printer Clicking on the drop-down list button will display all the printers connected to the network, allowing you to select a RISO printer you wish to administer. 2) [Search] button You can search again for RISO printers connected to the network. 3) Main / Edit / Status tab 4) [Configure] button Here you can configure the settings of RisoHoldManager. See "[Configure] dialog box" for detailed descriptions.
Utility Software Guides [Main] tab 1) Jobs stored in printer Shows a list of all the jobs stored on the storage memory. The column headers "Job Name", "Owner", and "Date" are shown and by clicking on them, the order in which the information is sorted will change accordingly. The authenticated job is not displayed. 2) 6) [Print] button Allows the job selected in "Jobs stored in printer" to be printed.
Utility Software Guides [Edit] tab 1) Source files Files to be sent to the storage memory of the selected RISO printer will be displayed here. 2) [Add] button You can add files you wish to send from your computer to the storage memory. In the "Select a source file" dialog box, select the file you wish to send and click on the [Open] button. The file will then be added to the list. Important!: • Make sure you only select RISORINC type files (with the .prn extension) for sending.
Utility Software Guides [Status] tab 1) Jobs in process Displays a list of print jobs being processed in the selected RISO printer's storage memory. The column headers "Job Name", "Owner", and "Date" are shown and by clicking on them, the order in which the information is sorted will change accordingly. 2) [Update] button This refreshes the information displayed in the storage memory and displays the most up-to-date status.
Utility Software Guides [Configure] dialog box Clicking on the [Option] button will allow you to change various settings in RisoHoldManager. [Communication] tab 1) Broadcast If you wish to search for RISO printers connected to networks other than the one your computer is on, you may specify Broadcast IP addresses when searching for printers. Note: • It is possible to specify multiple Broadcast IP Addresses.
Utility Software Guides [View] tab You can change the names of folders stored in the storage memory. Select a folder you wish to rename from the list and enter a new name in the [Folder List] box. Click on the [Apply] button or [OK] button to save changes.
Utility Software Guides About RISO-PRINT Using RISO-PRINT - TCP/IP direct print port creation You can create a TCP/IP direct print port, which is essential for peer-to-peer printing on the TCP/IP network, in your computer with easy steps using the RISO-PRINT. This procedure is not necessary when using the standard Windows LPR port or Standard TCP/IP port. When you want to print in the LPR, IPP or Raw mode, install RISO-PRINT ()p.38) in your computer and make the necessary settings.
Utility Software Guides You can also click on the [Search] button and browse the network for RISO printers. The [Search for Print Server] dialog box: Clicking on the [Configure] button allows you to set up a broadcast address. Clicking on the [Search Again] button will search again. 7 Select a RISO printer from the [Printer Name] list, and click on the [Next] button. Note: • The [Queue Name] must not be set to anything other than "lp". 5 Confirm the [Printer Port Name], and click on the [Next] button.
Utility Software Guides When using IPP You can send a print job to a remote network printer over the Internet using this protocol. 1 Select [RISO] - [RISO Network Card] from the [Program] list in the [Start] menu and click on [RISO-PRINT]. 4 The [Add RISO-PRINT Port] Wizard will begin. Choose whether you wish to connect to a proxy server for Internet access or not, and click on the [Next] button. 2 Check that your RISO printer is on and connected to the network, then click on the [Next] button.
Utility Software Guides 6 Confirm the [Printer Port Name], and click on the [Next] button. 7 Click on the [Finish] button. 8 Select a RISO printer from the [Printer Name] list, and click on the [Next] button. If you check the [Use as default] box, the printer selected in the list will be designated as the default printer. 41 About RISO-PRINT 9 Click on the [Finish] button.
Utility Software Guides When using Raw mode (TCP/IP 9100) You can send a print job to a printer on the LAN(Local Area Network), while shortening the job processing time without keeping print data in the print spooler, using this protocol. 1 Select [RISO] - [RISO Network Card] from the [Program] list in the [Start] menu and click on [RISO-PRINT]. 4 Type in an "IP Address or Printer Name", and click [Next]. The [Add RISO-PRINT Port] Wizard will begin.
Utility Software Guides 6 Click on the [Finish] button. 7 Select a RISO printer from the [Printer Name] list, and click on the [Next] button. If you check the [Use as default] box, the printer selected in the list will be designated as the default printer. 8 Click on the [Finish] button.
Utility Software Guides Assigning the TCP/IP direct print port to the printer driver You must use a printer driver which is configured to output print data to a TCP/IP direct print port to send document data directly to a RISO printer on the TCP/IP communication network. You have only to change the current printer port of the desired printer driver to a desired network print port following the procedure below.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card When RISO Network Card is installed, the e-mail sending functions can be used from your RISO printer. Two functions, “Service Info. Mail” and “ID Counter Report” are available. Service Info. Mail This function e-mails the operation history data stored in your RISO printer to RISO’s support department’s and a preset address. ID Counter Report This function sends information such as the copy counts stored in your printer to a preset e-mail address.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card E-mail Sending Setup Configuration is required before using the e-mail sending function. Important!: • Connect your RISO printer to the network, specify the netword configuration for your printer, the “RISO-ADMIN”. See the “System configuration” section of the RISO Network Card user’s guide stored on the RISO Network Card SOFTWARE CD-ROM. 1 Start up the “RISO-ADMIN” on your computer. 2 Select [Network Configuration] from the [Configuration] menu.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card • SMTP Server Name Input the SMTP server name. • [Authent...] button Click the [Authent...] button to display the [SMTP Authentication] dialog box. If SMTP authorization is required, check [SMTP Authentication] and input your [Name] and [Password]. Continue on to set the “Copy Count”. If you do not set the “Copy Count”, skip to step 9 on )p.48. Note: • Consult with your network administrator for help configuring the SMTP server name.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card • Sender Address Input the e-mail address of the printer administrator or other desired sender. • [Authent...] button Click the [Authent...] button to display the [SMTP Authentication] dialog box. If SMTP authorization is required, check [SMTP Authentication] and input your [Name] and [Password]. Note: • Consult with your network administrator for help configuring the sender address. • Receiver Address 1 An address can be input to send ID Counter Report to.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card Using E-mail Sending Functions [Service Info. Mail] The LED panel machine is operated from the operation panel. 1 Touch [Functions] on the Print Basic Screen or Master Making Basic Screen. 2 Touch [Service Info. Mail]. 3 Touch [Yes]. After mail transmission is completed, the screen returns to Print Basic Screen or Master Making Basic Screen.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card Using E-mail Sending Functions [ID Counter Report] The LED panel machine is operated from the operation panel. In the case of LCD panel machine 1 Touch [Functions] on the Print Basic Screen or Master Making Basic Screen. 2 Touch [ID Counter Report]. 3 Touch [E-mail]. After e-mail transmission is complete, the screen returns to Print Basic Screen or Master Making Basic Screen.
E-mail sending functions using RISO Network Card In the case of LED panel machine Setting the ID counter report to [E-Mail] Sending the ID Counter Report output by e-mail 1 Press the [ 2 Use the Print Quantity keys to input “91”. 3 4 Press the [ 5 ] key. ] key. Use the Print Quantity keys to input “1” (e-mail). Press the [ ] key. ID Counter Report output is changed to [E-Mail] and the screen will return to the normal standby screen.
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Troubleshooting Tips Network Configuration / Communication Check your system setup as given below if you encounter the following configuration or operation problems. Contact your service representative for help if you cannot solve the problem. Problem Cause Condition and Action A communication error occurs when assigning an IP address to the RISO printer. The printer is not ready to receive data. Check the panel display on the printer and take required actions following the message displayed there.
Troubleshooting Tips RISO-ADMIN / RISO-MONITOR / RISO-PRINT Problem When you want to return the setting of the printer to the default settings at factory shipment A desired RISO printer cannot be detected by the RISO-ADMIN. Cause Condition and Action — You can initialize the communication settings on the operation panel of the printer. "How to initialize the communication settings" ()p.
Troubleshooting Tips Problem Cause Condition and Action The RISO printer's status is shown as "---" in the RISO-ADMIN. Have you configured the IP address of the RISO printer? Double click the RISO printer that is displayed as "---", and configure its IP address. Is the RISO printer you are viewing equipped with a network interface card other than a RISO Network Card? Network interface cards other than a RISO Network Card are not supported.
Troubleshooting Tips RisoHoldManager Problem Cause Condition and Action A communication error window appears when you try to manage files on, or send files to, the storage memory. Is the RISO printer being used by someone else? Check the control panel on the RISO printer. Please wait until those jobs are finished. Is another computer sending jobs to, or managing jobs on the RISO printer? Please wait until the other computer has finished its operations.
Troubleshooting Tips Problem Cause Condition and Action Even though you have "Preview Job Pages" selected, a preview or detailed information on the job does not appear. Have you sent the file to the storage memory using the correct printer driver for the RISO printer? Use a suitable driver and send to the storage memory by selecting "Print & Storage" or "Storage Only" from "Destination" in [Output].
Troubleshooting Tips How to initialize the communication settings Through initializing operation on the operation panel of the printer, you can initialize the current settings of the network to return them to the default settings at factory shipment. Important!: • This operation clears the current network configuration of the RISO Network Card. Be sure to confirm in advance that this operation causes no problems to your network.