Ricoh A741 manual Frequently Asked Questions General, Can I use an existing PC from the customer?

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8 Frequently Asked Questions: General

8.1What is the purpose of the Xi REPRO System Print Server?

The A741 Repro System Print Server forms an integral part of the A741. It serves 4 main purposes:

•Physical connection to the A741 and network (see also 9.2)

•Handle print requests from the -network based- 'clients' (see also 12.2)

•User terminal for scanning actions (see also 13.1-13.6)

•Provide A741 status feedback to the users in the network.

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8.2What are the minimum specifications for the A741 Repro System Print Server?

Minimum specifications are:

Processor:

Pentium Pro or Pentium II 200Mhz or faster

Memory:

128Mb minimum (will not work with less memory!)

Harddisk:

2Gb, IDE interface. Actual storage space depends on

 

storage

 

requirements from the customer

Monitor:

17" or larger (minimum resolution 800x600)

Software:

Windows NT 4.0 workstation (With SP 3)

Network interface

Any type

8.3Can I use the A741 Print Server for other jobs as well?

You can use the A741 Repro System server for other jobs as well, but printing (specifically the RIPping part) demands a lot of resources of the PC. When sending frequent print jobs to the server, it is advised not to use the server PC for other tasks.

8.4Can I use an existing PC from the customer?

Yes, as long as the PC complies with the specifications as mentioned in question 8.2.

Note: It is advised NOT to use the network file server for the A741 Repro System. In many cases this system will comply to the required specifications. During printing the A741 Repro System Software requires nearly 100% of the CPU time and large amounts of memory, disrupting the normal operation of the file server. (see also 8.3)

8.5Which software is bundled with A741 Repro System?

With the A741 Repro System program no specific programs for image editing and manipulation will be bundled. In many cases the user is already using a variety of image editing/creation programs. Both Windows '95 and Windows NT have the 'Wang Imaging' program included, standard.

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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 SIMA741 internal cabling PC SpecificationsPCI card installation 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 GeneralSelect the correct PCI slot for the A741 Repro System card A741 produces blank pages when printingDetailed corrective actions 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 options Importing 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 What is de-skew? Can we scan at a lower resolution to reduce the filesize?What is de-speckle? Do we provide any kind of accounting? Frequently Asked Questions Project ManagementWhat is the purpose of a project? A741 AMS GlossaryAscii APSDPI FAQDOS GUI GDIHP-GL HtmlOCR IPX/SPXLAN PCL OSDPDL PPMScsi ROMSoho TCP/IPWysiwig TwainWPS A741 Purpose Of Document Lbtest CommandsCommand Command c Command s Command rCommand d Command wCommand t Command fCommand q Exit Lbtest Troubleshooting Print Server Manual A741 A741
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