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Question posted by jojar on June 18th, 2014

What Is The Best Driver To Use For Ricoh Mp 171 Printer Windows 7

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on September 2nd, 2014 3:06 AM

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Unless you require a specific driver for a specific purpose, which driver you choose is mostly personal preference. If you were printing from a Mac, for example, you would need to use the PostScript3 driver. In general, for a Windows PC, PCL6 and PCL6 Universal both work very well for most programs.

You can download the drivers at the link below. Choose your operating system (either Windows 7 or Windows 7 64-bit) to be sure you get the right driver for your computer.

http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/re/model/mp171/mp171en.htm

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Operating Instructions - Page 10

... see chapter 4 "Delivering Scan Files". ❖ Scanning originals using the TWAIN driver Use the TWAIN driver to Folder" p.77 "Delivering Scan Files" p.93 "Scanning ... NetWare server For details, see chapter 5 "Scanning Originals with the Network TWAIN Scanner" p.57 "Storing Files Using the Scanner Function" 2 For details, see chapter 2 "Sending Scan Files by Scan to specify the machine ...

Operating Instructions - Page 87

... Setup] dialog box. A Make sure Windows is automatically started. The installer is running on CD-ROM". ❒ You can install the software using the auto-run program, see "Auto-...insert the "Scanner Driver and Utilities" or "Scanner Driver/Font Manager and Utili- For details, see the Setup Guide displayed from the supplied "Scanner Driver and Utilities" or "Scanner Driver/Font Manager and...

Operating Instructions - Page 104

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Operating Instructions - Page 105

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Operating Instructions - Page 146

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Operating Instructions - Page 5

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Operating Instructions - Page 13

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Operating Instructions - Page 43

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Operating Instructions - Page 44

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Operating Instructions - Page 50

...of the machine is red. See "List/Test Print", General Settings Guide. Troubleshooting When Using the Printer Function 4 44 Problem Cause Solution Printing does not start . Advanced encryption has been ...list is operating in infrastructure mode. or driver encryption key is invalid. If the machine is being updated from the network using extended wireless LAN in [Network] under...

Operating Instructions - Page 51

...the machine is connected to the computer using a parallel interface, connect it is correct. Check if the print port setting is connected using the interface cable The following port:] ...port(s)] list, confirm the correct port is selected. For Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 A Click the [Start] button, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. B Click the icon of the machine. On the...

Operating Instructions - Page 52

... "Where to select an appropriate location. or has blemishes. The image is faded. tings are patchy. See the printer driver Help. Printing on coarse paper or treated paper can damage the machine's internal components. Use paper that has been stored in the recommended temperature and humidity condition. See "Copy Paper", About This Machine...

Operating Instructions - Page 53

... processed. Simply wait until printing resumes. Saver mode. Optional components connected to the machine are using a Windows operating system, printer driver settings override those set using Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000/XP, and Windows NT 4.0. A non-Windows OS is being used. er", Printer Reference. Characters differ The print densi- It takes too The data is dirty. It...

Operating Instructions - Page 54

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Operating Instructions - Page 55

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Operating Instructions - Page 56

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Operating Instructions - Page 57

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Operating Instructions - Page 58

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Operating Instructions - Page 68

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Operating Instructions - Page 99

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