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  • +ve charge
    Technician

    50+ Posts
    • May 2008
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    #1

    Connect AF2020D to Mac

    Hi.. Never had to connect a machine to an Apple before, I have only worked in windows environment. Just came across a customer who requires this done. Pls let me know the procedure to connect an AF2020D to a Apple using Mac OS X version 10.5, Is there anything I shud know before I attempt this.
    Yr replies appreciated. Thanks in advance.
    Tags: apple, connect, customer, environment, mac, nec, procedure, windows
    • Ollie1981
      Toner Monkey

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      • Mar 2008
      • 418
      #2
      Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

      If the machine doesn't have the Postscript option it's a non-starter.

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        • Jomama46
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          • Apr 2008
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          Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

          install the ps option. download the 10.5 dmg . move the dmg to the desktop and doubleclick it to start.
          Locate the printer in the Printers and Faxes. if its on the network it will find it.
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            • sandmanmac
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              • Feb 2009
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              Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

              I've connected several Ricohs (MP161, 2000, 2510, to name a few) to MAC without PS, by entering the IP address to browse for the printer, when detected, use the drop down menu next to "use this driver" (or whatever it's called), and select the "generic guttenprint" driver.
              I believe it's the PCL XL language that allows this function
              I don't believe it necessarily allows for all the functionality of the printer (ie: Duplex) but it works well otherwise

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                • iMind
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                  • Mar 2008
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                  #5
                  Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

                  Originally posted by sandmanmac
                  I've connected several Ricohs (MP161, 2000, 2510, to name a few) to MAC without PS, by entering the IP address to browse for the printer, when detected, use the drop down menu next to "use this driver" (or whatever it's called), and select the "generic guttenprint" driver.
                  I believe it's the PCL XL language that allows this function
                  I don't believe it necessarily allows for all the functionality of the printer (ie: Duplex) but it works well otherwise
                  sigpicWe can all Win, but at the end we all loose. Save the greyhound

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                    • sandmanmac
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                      • Feb 2009
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                      #6
                      Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

                      Good tips there IMind. I didn't know "guttenprint" wasn't available on "Tiger", or that it didn't support colour. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

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                        • +ve charge
                          Technician

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                          • May 2008
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                          Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

                          Thank you for your opinions. Today I will put your comments into practice and let you know the outcome. Did I say thank you? Well again. Thank You!

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                            • jonhiker
                              Senior Tech

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                              • Apr 2010
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                              Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac


                              Actually there are mac drivers for the color machines. i just searched at riucoh-usa.com and found 10.1-10.7 drivers for the mpc5000 and mpc 3500.

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                                • +ve charge
                                  Technician

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                                  • May 2008
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                                  Re: Connect AF2020D to Mac

                                  Originally posted by Jomama46
                                  install the ps option. download the 10.5 dmg . move the dmg to the desktop and doubleclick it to start.
                                  Locate the printer in the Printers and Faxes. if its on the network it will find it.
                                  Success is sweet, but success after seeking help is Sweeter...
                                  Used USB cable connection and did the above. Ricoh didn't pop up but NRG Dsm620d did. Customer was elated so were we. live and learn. thank you guys.

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