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Troubleshooting

Possible Cause

Solutions

 

 

Is the Data In indicator

If not, the data is not being sent to the printer. Or the printer

blinking or lit after start- may be resetting the print job because there was a long de-

ing the print job?

lay in receiving the data from the computer.

If the printer is using "I/O Timeout"

Increase the value of the "I/O Timeout" setting of the "IP- DL-C Menu" or set the "I/O Timeout" value to "0" (this is the off setting). ⇒ P.103 “IPDL-C Menu”

If your printer is connected to the computer using the in- terface cable

Confirm that the printer port settings are correct. For a parallel port connection, port LPT1 or LPT2 should be set.

For more information on the printer port settings, see the notes after this table.

 

Network Connection

 

Contact your network administrator.

 

 

 

If the Data In indicator is blinking or lit.

 

The printer may be resetting the print job. Take the follow-

 

ing steps to correct the situation.

 

• Increase the "Job Timeout" setting of the "IPDL-C Menu".

 

• Make sure your printer driver settings are correct.

 

• Change the setting of the "Transfer" of the "System

 

Menu".

 

• Make sure the "Parallel" of the "System Menu" is correct.

 

 

Can you print a test

If you can't print a test page, it probably indicates a printer

page (configuration

malfunction. You should contact your sales or service repre-

page)?

sentative.

 

If you can print a test page but cannot get the printer to print

 

when you issue a print command from your computer, it

 

probably means there is a problem with your computer.

 

Also keep in mind that large, complex data might take long

 

time for the printer process. ⇒ P.107 “Printing the Configura-

 

tion Page”

If you cannot solve the problem by taking the above actions, contact your sales or service representative.

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Ricoh AP305 operating instructions If the printer is using I/O Timeout, Network Connection