Ricoh AP1400/AP2000 manual Preparing the Printer, Powering Up the Printer

Chapter 2

Preparing for Network

Connection

2.1Preparing the Printer

You should generate a status page of the printer before you begin. This will give you detailed information on the identification and configuration of your printer, as well as ensuring that the printer is properly set up and operating.

2.2Powering Up the Printer

Use the following procedures to power up the printer. Do this before the printer is attached to the network to verify the physical installation of the Network Interface Board.

1.Plug in the power cord.

2.Turn on the power and wait for the printer to warm up.

The Network Interface Board provides a print job to the printer which contains the Network Interface Board status information.

ð Refer to 8.2 Status Report, for more information.

3.Check the Network Interface Board status report. Record the serial number and the Network address or save the status report.

You need this information when you configure the printer for your network.

4.Power down the printer.

Connect the network cable between the Network Interface Board and a network drop.

ðRefer to 2.3 Connect the Network to Network Interface Board: Ethernet, for network connection information.

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