Ricoh manual Functional block diagram of A741 Repro System, Print Server PC

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Local Client

rfxServer

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Remote Client(s)

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Spool	Spool
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Littlebear.sys driver

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Littlebear card

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Explanation of various signals

A.Communication between rfxServer, Littlebear.sys driver and Littlebear card.

Due to the nature of the Windows NT system it is not allowed that programs communicate directly with hardware. Normally this communication is done via a driver. The rfxServer program can now communicate in a hardware independent way. To control a different printer only the card and driver software need to be replaced.

B.Communication between driver and card.

C.Network communication

The Server and Client programs exchange (status)information via 'named pipes' through the network. If a Client detects that rfxServer is present on the same system, it will be given the status of 'Local Client', if the server is not present or not started, the Client will assume the role of 'remote client'. This is the main reason why there must be an active network, even on a stand-alone system.

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Contents A741 Controller Print Server Manual Page Introduction Page Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions General Installing / Using Network ClientsFrequently Asked Questions A741 Repro System Overview Direct Printing from Autocad A741 Repro ProgramFrequently Asked Questions Image VIEWING/HANDLING Frequently Asked Questions PRINTING/PLOTTINGFrequently Asked Questions Network Frequently Asked Questions ScanningGlossary Description of Lbtest Program A741 specifications basic SpecificationsA741 Repro Specifications File FormatsA741 Repro functions Printing Printer DriversA741 Repro functions Scanning A741 Repro functions ManagementOptions Minimum PC specifications Server onlyA741 Eprom replacement InstallationNew SIMulations SIMPC Specifications PCI card installationA741 internal cabling Size of paging file PC bios setting1 A741 Repro System Software installation A741 Repro Software installationUpgrading an existing installation Various hints & Tips on installationPrint Server Manual A741 How do I de-install the A741 Repro System program? PC networking With a previous network installation Print Server PC Functional block diagram of A741 Repro SystemA741 Signs of problems Trouble-shootingProblem listing GeneralA741 produces blank pages when printing Detailed corrective actionsSelect the correct PCI slot for the A741 Repro System card Starting stopping Littlebear driver and rfxServer Each time I re-boot the Server PC, rfxServer will not startRfxServer will not start Cannot maximize Client window Use of the Event logA741 Starting the Lbtest program Lbtest Commands Lbtest Version x.x, OptionsPrint, Scan, test Button, or Fifo tests Press button on cardTest command Fifo Test command PrintTest Selection Re-starting or stopping the Littlebear driver and rfxServerInstalling the Repro Sytem from CD-ROM Installing / Using Network ClientsInstalling Xi Repro Server/ Local Client system System A741 Repro Server preparationMultiple Remote Clients Installing the Remote Client system on remote PC’sView the status of a remote A741 printer A741 Direct printing from AutoCAD A741 A741 Repro Program Introduction Setting program optionsImporting documents, how are they processed? Setting program defaultsUse of stamps Use of pensetsA741 What is the purpose of the Xi Repro System Print Server? Frequently Asked Questions GeneralCan I use the A741 Print Server for other jobs as well? Can I use an existing PC from the customer?What is rasterising? What is the difference between printing and plotting?Raster VectorWhat is vectorising? A741 Network block diagram Frequently Asked Questions A741 Repro System overviewA741 Frequently Asked Questions Printing/Plotting Can we print multiple documents? HP-GL & HP-GL/2Can we do group or set printing? What is a penset?Can we add information text to each printed document? Can we define custom pen sets?A741 Can we preview the document before plotting/printing? Frequently Asked Questions Image Viewing/HandlingCan we modify the image before it will be printed? Which image handling options does A741 Repro have?A741 Can we print via a network? Frequently Asked Questions NetworkWhich networks & protocols can we use? Can we submit print jobs via e-mail?What protocols are compatible with the A741 Print Server? How are licenses configured for the A741 Print Server?Print Server Manual A741 A741 Frequently Asked Questions Scanning Can we scan at a lower resolution to reduce the filesize? What is de-speckle?What is de-skew? Frequently Asked Questions Project Management What is the purpose of a project?Do we provide any kind of accounting? A741 AMS GlossaryAscii APSFAQ DOSDPI GUI GDIHP-GL HtmlIPX/SPX LANOCR PCL OSDPDL PPMScsi ROMSoho TCP/IPTwain WPSWysiwig A741 Lbtest Commands CommandPurpose Of Document Command c Command s Command rCommand d Command wCommand t Command fCommand q Exit Lbtest Troubleshooting Print Server Manual A741 A741