I have just aquired a 480W when I press the printern button it just says loading always . It did not come with a external server . Do I need this or is there another way to print to it . If not can I use any pc ? If not does someone know where I can get a external server?
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I believe that one still needs a server running plotbase. -
Does it specifically have to be a Ricoh or will any pc work?Comment
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Must not be a ricoh PC but it MUST be a pc with no shared graphic memory (means, you must not have grafics onbord, instead you have to use a seperate grafic card), you have to insert a pci interfalce pcb and install Plotbase. I would recommend an older PC, maybe an Athlon 1800 or the like, 1 gig memory, 40 gb HD and WIN 2K installed. In addition, your 480w needs an interface card too, and a special cable to connect with the pc.If sometimes you feel a little useless, offended and depressed always remember that you were once the fastest and most victorious sperm of hundreds of millions!Comment
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thank you for this information . Can I get the cable from computer speciality stores or only from Ricoh? What kind of interface card do I need?Comment
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I agree about the Plotbase server. It can be any PC with the specific Ratio interface card and the Plotbase software (so log as Plotbases' requirements are met - Win2K or XP Pro only, 1G min memory etc.). Be aware you aren't likely to get the interface or software anywhere but Ricoh, the software is specific to model and I could be wrong, but my understanding is the interface is not 'generic' either. The cable is like a small format SCSI cable, but it may also be proprietary too.Comment
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I thank you all for this valuable information I will try and find if I can get the software and interface from Ricoh .Comment
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