Introduction

This 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 are subject to change without prior notice. In no event will the company be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages as a result of handling or operating the machine.

Do not copy or print any item for which reproduction is prohibited by law. Copying or printing the following items is generally prohibited by local law:

bank notes, revenue stamps, bonds, stock certificates, bank drafts, checks, passports, driver's licens- es.

The preceding list is meant as a guide only and is not inclusive. We assume no responsibility for its completeness or accuracy. If you have any questions concerning the legality of copying or printing certain items, consult with your legal advisor.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Two kinds of size notation are employed in this manual. With this machine refer to the inch version.

Trademarks

Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Adobe®, PostScript®, Acrobat®, PageMaker® and Adobe Type Manager are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

PCL® is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.

Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, Macintosh, Mac OS and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Rendezvous is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

IPS-PRINT™ Printer Language Emulation Copyright© 2000, Oak Technology, Inc., All Rights Re- served.

UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Limited.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are 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, Inc.

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and might be trademarks of their respective companies. We disclaim any and all rights to those marks.

The proper names of the Windows operating systems are as follows:

The product name of Windows® 95 is Microsoft® Windows® 95

The product name of Windows® 98 is Microsoft® Windows® 98

The product name of Windows® Me is Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me)

The product name of Windows® 2000 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server

The product name of Windows® XP are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

The product names of Windows Server™ 2003 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Web Edition

The product name of Windows NT® 4.0 are as follows: Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0

Notes

Some illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from the machine.

Certain options might not be available in some countries. For details, please contact your local dealer.

Depending on which country you are in, your machine may include certain options as standard. For details, please contact your local dealer.