pdf slow printing - ricoh mpc3002

[IndependentChrisCT]

Thanks for the solution of removing the Ricoh class driver. That solved the slow pdf printing for me on windows 10. We have a service agreement with Ikon and there suggestion was replace our MPC 3501, or maybe update the firmware. Gah.

Glad to have joined up on this community. I don't have a lot of copier experience, but am experienced in the world of networking, software, and general hardware issues and hope to contribute and learn as I go.

-Regards, Chris

[sturmtrooper]

Only PDF issue I've ever had is when a customer somehow installed the post script driver for their machine, which has no post script option installed. Made the machine spit out a bunch of code errors. About 10 sheets of 11x17 later I discovered this.

Any time we do the printer/driver install I get the latest PCL6 from Ricoh's website and set the machine to print to the printer host name, leave the machine on DHCP. That way when the customer decides to buy a new router, or switch to a new ISP their printer still works.

[slimslob]

Only PDF issue I've ever had is when a customer somehow installed the post script driver for their machine, which has no post script option installed. Made the machine spit out a bunch of code errors. About 10 sheets of 11x17 later I discovered this.

Any time we do the printer/driver install I get the latest PCL6 from Ricoh's website and set the machine to print to the printer host name, leave the machine on DHCP. That way when the customer decides to buy a new router, or switch to a new ISP their printer still works.

Most end users don't know enough about how to do a manual install and merely let Windows automatically install printers. Also a lot of IT people are too lazy to take the time to do a manual install. When Windows does an automatically install you end up with the Ricoh Class Driver and the WSD port.

[copier tech]

WSD port is only good for home users, customers who buy their printer from PC world etc & have zero IT skills, it's designed so they can simply "plug & play" in a 1/2 PC environment & obviously no server.

[mrwho]

Had a customer with a MPC2011 with two computers with the exact same problem. Went to take a look - sure enough, WSD ports and class drivers. Installed PCL5 and TCP/IP port, disabled SNMP for good measure and ta-da! Problem solved!

[qbert69]

The people who implemented WSD and the "Class" drivers should be skinned alive and boiled in their own excrement!!!

With Windows 10, you'd think it would be more "savvy" to go and grab the SPECIFIC print driver for the machine type with accessories!....HELL, even a Ubuntu Linux and Mac OS X does a better job of fetching the correct print driver!

[genco]

Hello,
It takes about 4 minutes to print 3x A3 pages, singel sided, color, PDF format.
From another bundel it took 2 ours for 20 A4 pages, color!
This problem also occured at the very begin, when the printer was installed, then i fixed it with something i can't remeber (yes, really)...
They replaced the server and the problem is back...
Can anybody give us any hints?
Thanks!
Greetings,
Mark

We were having this exact issue on a Ricoh MP C4503 with Word file (with Pics) and PDF's after much testing we just found the issue.

Go to web Image Monitor
Configuration
Interface settings
change ethernet speed from 100Mbs full duplex to Auto Select: Enable 1Gbps

Before a Word Doc of 8.7mb was taking a minute or more to spool, after it took about 15 seconds and no pausing at the machine.

Hope this helps

[Phil B.]

We were having this exact issue on a Ricoh MP C4503 with Word file (with Pics) and PDF's after much testing we just found the issue.

Go to web Image Monitor
Configuration
Interface settings
change ethernet speed from 100Mbs full duplex to Auto Select: Enable 1Gbps

Before a Word Doc of 8.7mb was taking a minute or more to spool, after it took about 15 seconds and no pausing at the machine.

Hope this helps

what if they dont have a gigbit network?

[zed255]

Phil, seen slow network response for both print and scan on Ricoh products due to the gigabit being off, even where the network is 100BaseT. I suspect some compatibility or negotiation issue on some networks.

I enable gigabit Ethernet on all my installs. It will auto select anyhow since you can't force gigabit only.

[Phil B.]

Phil, seen slow network response for both print and scan on Ricoh products due to the gigabit being off, even where the network is 100BaseT. I suspect some compatibility or negotiation issue on some networks.

I enable gigabit Ethernet on all my installs. It will auto select anyhow since you can't force gigabit only.

Ok.. well I'm use to in house gig networks ( last 3 years as company it) the PCs I worked with wouldn't work proper w/o GB cards installed...good info thanks... took past 5 months off after being F**k'd by ex boss.. still in litigation for my likeness STILL being displayed w/ creds.. after MULTIPLE requests/demands for removing from website and fakebook.
Also found out of his multiple requests to buy parts/warranty claims under my Technician # after I notified the maker... all have been removed.. he is in trouble for the attempts, failure to notify manufacturers and vendors ( I did that the day I left )

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