Ricoh Aficio MP 2851 User Manual

Changing a Virtual Printer Configuration
Use this procedure to change a virtual printer configuration.
• You must have Administrators privilege to change the configuration of a virtual printer. Log on using
an account that has Administrators privilege.
1. Log on to Web Image Monitor as an administrator.
For details about login user names and passwords, see "Using Web Image Monitor", Network Guide.
2. In the menu area, click [Configuration], and then click [Virtual Printer Settings] in the "Printer"
category.
A list of the available virtual printers appears.
3. Select the virtual printer whose configuration you want to change, and then click [Change].
4. Change the configuration as required.
5. Click [OK].
• For details about virtual printer configuration, see Web Image Monitor Help.
Confirming a Virtual Printer Configuration
Use this procedure to confirm a virtual printer configuration.
1. Start Web Image Monitor.
For details about login user names and passwords, see "Using Web Image Monitor", Network Guide.
2. In the menu area, click [Configuration], and then click [Virtual Printer Settings] in the "Printer"
category.
A list of available virtual printers appears.
3. Select the virtual printer whose configuration details you want to confirm, and then click
[Details].
A configuration list for the selected virtual printer appears.
• [Details] is not displayed if you log on to Web Image Monitor as an administrator. To confirm a virtual
printer configuration, click [Change].
• If the virtual printers function is disabled, the list of available virtual printers is not displayed. For details
about enabling the virtual printers function, see Web Image Monitor Help.
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Ricoh Aficio MP 2851 Specifications

General

Print Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution	600 dpi
Duplex Printing	Yes
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Technology	Laser
First Print Speed	4.5 seconds
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet
Max Paper Size	A3
Print Speed	28 ppm
Paper Capacity	1, 600 sheets max
Network Connectivity	Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Warm-up Time	Less than 20 seconds
Copy Speed	28 cpm
Zoom	25% - 400%
Multiple Copy	Up to 999 copies
Paper Size	A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, A6
Memory	768 MB
PDL	PCL6, RPCS
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, Mac
Fax Transmission Speed	3 seconds

Summary

Operating Instructions Printer Reference

Job List

Setting Paper on the Bypass Tray

Instructions for loading paper into the machine's bypass tray.

Setting the Paper Size Using the Control Panel

Setting Custom Size Paper Using the Control Panel

Setting Thick Paper, Thin Paper, or OHP Transparencies Using the Control Panel

Setting Envelopes Using the Control Panel

Preparing the Machine

Confirming the Connection Method

Explains how to check the machine's connection type before driver installation.

Network Connection

Details on connecting the machine via Ethernet or Wireless LAN.

Local Connection

Information on establishing connections via parallel, USB, or Bluetooth.

Installing the Printer Driver

Step-by-step guide for installing the printer driver.

Quick Install

Installing the Printer Driver for the Selected Port

Procedures for installing drivers based on specific ports like TCP/IP, IPP, LPR.

Installing the Printer Driver Using USB

Detailed steps for installing the driver via a USB connection.

Printing with Parallel Connection

Instructions for installing the printer driver using a parallel port.

Making Option Settings for the Printer

Setting Up the Printer Driver

PCL - Accessing the Printer Properties

How to access and modify printer properties for PCL.

Windows 2000 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Windows XP, Windows Server 2003/2003 R2 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 - Accessing the Printer Properties

Making printer settings from an application

How to configure printer settings for individual applications.

Making Printer Settings - One Click Presets

Explains how to register and use predefined printing settings.

Other Print Operations

Printing a PDF File Directly

How to print PDF files directly to the machine without opening an application.

Using the Print Job Function

How to print and manage files stored in the machine.

Sample Print

Locked Print

Instructions for printing confidential documents securely with a password.

Hold Print

Stored Print

Printing from the Jobs Per User ID Screen

Canceling a Print Job

Steps to stop printing from the computer or the control panel.

Canceling a Print Job Using the Control Panel

Windows - Canceling a Print Job from the computer

Checking the Error Log

How to identify printing errors by checking the machine's error log.

Spool Printing

Printing with the Finisher

Instructions for using optional finishers for collation, stapling, or punching.

Staple

Punch

Collate

Covers

Specifying the Paper Type with the Printer Driver

Using the Virtual Printer

Adding a Virtual Printer

Procedure to add a virtual printer, requiring administrator privilege.

Changing a Virtual Printer Configuration

Confirming a Virtual Printer Configuration

Deleting a Virtual Printer

Printing Using a Virtual Printer

How to print directly using a specified virtual printer via commands.

Saving and Printing Using the Document Server

Accessing the Document Server

Explains how to store, edit, and print documents using the machine's hard disk.

Appendix

Specifications

Printer Features Menu

Explains settings and functions available on the Printer Features screen.