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| ===== Guide to installing printers on Windows PC computers ===== | ===== Guide to installing printers on Windows PC computers ===== |
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| - First, you need to obtain the **printer drivers** required for your PC. | - First, you need to obtain the **printer drivers** required for your PC. |
| * Except in special cases, you can **download the drivers directly** from the following links on the Ricoh website: | * Except in special cases, you can **download the drivers directly** from the following links on the Ricoh website: |
| * If you encounter any problems with the previous links, you must then go to this other web address [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/imc3000/imc3000.htm|http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/imc3000/imc3000.htm]] (for the printer on "Stanze della fotografia", the link is this [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/mpc2004ex/mpc2004ex.htm|http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/mpc2004ex/mpc2004ex.htm]]), select the language ("Select driver language"), and further down, select the version of your Windows operating system. The preferred driver type is "PCL 6 Driver". | * If you encounter any problems with the previous links, you must then go to this other web address [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/imc3000/imc3000.htm|http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/imc3000/imc3000.htm]] (for the printer on "Stanze della fotografia", the link is this [[http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/mpc2004ex/mpc2004ex.htm|http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re2/model/mpc2004ex/mpc2004ex.htm]]), select the language ("Select driver language"), and further down, select the version of your Windows operating system. The preferred driver type is "PCL 6 Driver". |
| * For better color rendering, it is recommended to also download (and then install) the color profiles for the printers, available at the general links above ("ICM files") or the following direct links: [[https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001311/0001311396/V100/r84751L1b.exe|https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001311/0001311396/V100/r84751L1b.exe]] or [[https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001302/0001302370/V100/r79201L1b.exe|https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001302/0001302370/V100/r79201L1b.exe]] for the printer at le Stanze | * For better color rendering, it is recommended to also download (and then install) the color profiles for the printers, available at the general links above ("ICM files") or the following direct links: [[https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001311/0001311396/V100/r84751L1b.exe|https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001311/0001311396/V100/r84751L1b.exe]] or [[https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001302/0001302370/V100/r79201L1b.exe|https://support.ricoh.com/bb/pub_e/dr_ut_e/0001302/0001302370/V100/r79201L1b.exe]] for the printer at le Stanze |
| - **Open the file "z06585L22.exe"** (or **"z06669L16.exe"** for Stanze), immediately after downloading it, by double-clicking it {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-driver-scaricato.png?640&nolink |}} | - **Open the file "z06585L22.exe"** (or **"z06669L16.exe"** for Stanze), immediately after downloading it, by double-clicking it {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-driver-scaricato.png?640&nolink }} |
| - In the window that appears, press the "Browse…" button and choose a folder where you want to extract the downloaded drivers. Preferably, choose your "Downloads" folder. | - In the window that appears, press the "Browse…" button and choose a folder where you want to extract the downloaded drivers. Preferably, choose your "Downloads" folder. |
| - Press the **"Install"** button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-driver-da-scompattare.png?640&nolink |}} | - Press the **"Install"** button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-driver-da-scompattare.png?640&nolink }} |
| - A foreground window will appear asking "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to the device?". **PRESS the "NO" BUTTON**: we will not perform the guided installation, but the manual one {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-non-installare.png?640&nolink |}} | - A foreground window will appear asking "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to the device?". **PRESS the "NO" BUTTON**: we will not perform the guided installation, but the manual one {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-non-installare.png?640&nolink }} |
| - Returning to the Downloads folder, you will find the new folder "z06585L22" (or "z06669L16" for le Stanze) which contains the driver we need. Open the folder and then the "disk1" folder located inside it. Position the cursor on the folder path bar and copy (ctrl-C) the path of this folder. If you have followed the steps so far, the path will be **"C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\z06585L22\disk1"** (or **"C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\z06669L16\disk1"** for le Stanze) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-percorso-driver.png?640&nolink |}} | - Returning to the Downloads folder, you will find the new folder "z06585L22" (or "z06669L16" for le Stanze) which contains the driver we need. Open the folder and then the "disk1" folder located inside it. Position the cursor on the folder path bar and copy (ctrl-C) the path of this folder. If you have followed the steps so far, the path will be **"C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\z06585L22\disk1"** (or **"C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads\z06669L16\disk1"** for le Stanze) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-percorso-driver.png?640&nolink }} |
| - Now we proceed with the actual printer installation: open the **"Windows Settings" (the app with the gear icon)**. You will find this app by opening the "Start" menu and typing its name, or faster by pressing Win-I (Windows key and "i"). | - Now we proceed with the actual printer installation: open the **"Windows Settings" (the app with the gear icon)**. You will find this app by opening the "Start" menu and typing its name, or faster by pressing Win-I (Windows key and "i"). |
| - On the left list (on Windows 11) or in the center of the screen (on Windows 10), select "Bluetooth & devices" (on Windows 11) or "Devices" (on Windows 10) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-dispositivi.png?640&nolink |}} | - On the left list (on Windows 11) or in the center of the screen (on Windows 10), select "Bluetooth & devices" (on Windows 11) or "Devices" (on Windows 10) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-dispositivi.png?640&nolink }} |
| - Then click on **"Printers & scanners"** (you will be taken to the list of already installed printers) and then on "Add a printer or scanner" press "Add device" (on Windows 11) or "+" (on Windows 10) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-stampanti-e-scanner.png?640&nolink |}} | - Then click on **"Printers & scanners"** (you will be taken to the list of already installed printers) and then on "Add a printer or scanner" press "Add device" (on Windows 11) or "+" (on Windows 10) {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-stampanti-e-scanner.png?640&nolink }} |
| - The system will search for new printers on the network and list them. However, we advise against performing the semi-automatic addition that the operating system suggests from this list, but rather installing the printer manually: on Windows 11, you must press "Add a new device manually" (or "The desired printer is not in the list" on Windows 10). | - The system will search for new printers on the network and list them. However, we advise against performing the semi-automatic addition that the operating system suggests from this list, but rather installing the printer manually: on Windows 11, you must press "Add a new device manually" (or "The desired printer is not in the list" on Windows 10). |
| - The **"Add printer"** window will appear; here, choose the last option "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings" and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-aggiungi-stampante.png?640&nolink |}} | - The **"Add printer"** window will appear; here, choose the last option "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings" and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-aggiungi-stampante.png?640&nolink }} |
| - In the next "Choose a printer port" window, select the "Create a new port" button and then under "Port type:", select "Standard TCP/IP Port" and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-crea-nuova-porta.png?640&nolink |}} | - In the next "Choose a printer port" window, select the "Create a new port" button and then under "Port type:", select "Standard TCP/IP Port" and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-crea-nuova-porta.png?640&nolink }} |
| - In the next window "Type a printer hostname or IP address", type the IP address of the printer you are going to add (it might be indicated on a dedicated physical label on the printer, otherwise refer to the staff; currently the address for the office printer in the service area is 192.168.110.6 and that for the printer at Le Stanze is 192.168.110.8). Also select the "Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use" checkbox. Then click the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-nuova-porta.png?640&nolink |}} | - In the next window "Type a printer hostname or IP address", type the IP address of the printer you are going to add (it might be indicated on a dedicated physical label on the printer, otherwise refer to the staff). Currently the IP addresses are as follows: |
| | * for the office printer in the service area: 192.168.110.6 |
| | * for the printer at Le Stanze: 192.168.110.8 |
| | * for the printer at Sala del Consiglio: 192.168.**120**.7 |
| | - Also select the "Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use" checkbox. Then click the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-nuova-porta.png?640&nolink }} |
| - Now, in case the printer driver has already been installed in the past, it will be sufficient to give a name to the printer and complete the procedure; otherwise, we will guide you to selecting the driver in the subsequent steps. | - Now, in case the printer driver has already been installed in the past, it will be sufficient to give a name to the printer and complete the procedure; otherwise, we will guide you to selecting the driver in the subsequent steps. |
| - In the next window **"Install the printer driver"**, press the "Have Disk…" button. | - In the next window **"Install the printer driver"**, press the "Have Disk…" button. |
| - In the pop-up window, "Install From Disk", in the field called "Copy manufacturer's files from:", paste (ctrl-V) the path copied previously, or use the "Browse…" button to find the path of the downloaded driver at the beginning, navigating through the file system. | - In the pop-up window, "Install From Disk", in the field called "Copy manufacturer's files from:", paste (ctrl-V) the path copied previously, or use the "Browse…" button to find the path of the downloaded driver at the beginning, navigating through the file system. |
| - Then select the **"oemsetup.inf"** file within that folder and press "Open", then close the window that remained open with the "OK" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-oemsetup.png?640&nolink |}} | - Then select the **"oemsetup.inf"** file within that folder and press "Open", then close the window that remained open with the "OK" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-oemsetup.png?640&nolink }} |
| - Back in the previous window, you can now select the specific printer model: in the left list "Manufacturer" choose **"Ricoh"**, then in the right list choose **"RICOH IM C3000 PCL 6"** (or **"RICOH MP C2004ex PCL 6"** for le Stanze della fotografia) and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-seleziona-driver.png?640&nolink |}} | - Back in the previous window, you can now select the specific printer model: in the left list "Manufacturer" choose **"Ricoh"**, then in the right list choose **"RICOH IM C3000 PCL 6"** (or **"RICOH MP C2004ex PCL 6"** for le Stanze della fotografia) and press the "Next" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-seleziona-driver.png?640&nolink }} |
| - The procedure is almost finished. From here, it also resumes for those who already had the driver previously installed on the system. Now we will assign a name to the printer (in the screenshot we indicated "Homo Faber multifunzione ufficio"). Then press "Next" {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-nome-stampante.png?640&nolink |}} | - The procedure is almost finished. From here, it also resumes for those who already had the driver previously installed on the system. Now we will assign a name to the printer (in the screenshot we indicated "Homo Faber multifunzione ufficio"). Then press "Next" {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-nome-stampante.png?640&nolink }} |
| - In the next window ("Printer Sharing"), select "Do not share this printer" and press "Next" and in the last one press the "Finish" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-non-condividere.png?640&nolink |}} | - In the next window ("Printer Sharing"), select "Do not share this printer" and press "Next" and in the last one press the "Finish" button {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-non-condividere.png?640&nolink }} |
| - The procedure is finished and the printer will now appear among the available ones with the assigned name. | - The procedure is finished and the printer will now appear among the available ones with the assigned name. |
| **IT IS RECOMMENDED not to print in color unless necessary!** From the detailed print settings window, before sending every print job, remember to select "Black and white" from the "Color/Black and white" dropdown menu at the bottom {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-bianco-nero.png?640&nolink |}} | |
| **TO SET THE DEFAULT BLACK/WHITE PRINTING**, always go to "Windows Settings" (Win-I), "Bluetooth & devices", "Printers & scanners", click on the name of the newly added printer, then on "Printing Preferences". From this window (identical to the print detail window called from individual programs, but following the path indicated above through the System Settings) you set the default printer settings, those that will be pre-entered every time a print window is opened. | **IT IS RECOMMENDED not to print in color unless necessary!** From the detailed print settings window, before sending every print job, remember to select "Black and white" from the "Color/Black and white" dropdown menu at the bottom {{ :homofaber:guide:pc-bianco-nero.png?640&nolink }} **TO SET THE DEFAULT BLACK/WHITE PRINTING**, always go to "Windows Settings" (Win-I), "Bluetooth & devices", "Printers & scanners", click on the name of the newly added printer, then on "Printing Preferences". From this window (identical to the print detail window called from individual programs, but following the path indicated above through the System Settings) you set the default printer settings, those that will be pre-entered every time a print window is opened. |
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