Ricoh Printer FAQ

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How do I Install a Ricoh Printer on my Windows Computer?

Introduction

The latest Ricoh models include a new advanced Ricoh v4 Universal PCL 6 driver installer. This installer searches the network for the required model and installs the printer using the latest driver and TCP/IP ports.

1. Download the driver

Download the latest driver from the link below.

https://www.m2.ie/downloads/driver.zip

Navigate to your Downloads folder
Right Click the file and select Extract All option to unzip the downloaded file to the same location.

Click Extract

Navigate to the RicohUniversalV4 folder and locate the RV_SETUP.exe file.

2. Install Driver

Double click the RV_SETUP.exe file to run.

Click Yes if prompted to allow 'App to make changes to this device'.

Please note you will need local admin rights to install drivers on your PC!
When you click the installer, if your PC requests a Username and Password, you will need to contact your IT department, for assistance.

Click Agree and Go to Next.

On the Select a setup method, select Network option click Next.

Select the correct device in the list, by verifying the IP address and Model is correct.
Click the Manually enter the settings tick box. (this allows you to name the printer as required)
Click Next.

Tip: Printer not showing in the list?
If you are using Wifi, make sure you are connected to the same network as the Printer. Not the Guest Network.

Enter the required Printer Name e.g My Printer
Click Next

The installer will now install the printer for you.
When complete click the Print Test Page button to verify that the printer is printing correctly, a test page will be output to the printer.
Click Finish to exit the installer.

Open your Printer and Scanners settings dialog. (Tip: Use the Windows 10 search)
Verify that the new printer is now showing.

3. Set Print Defaults (optional)

In the Printers and Scanners settings window.
Click on the Printer e.g My Printer
Click the Manage button.

On the Printer setting dialog select Printer properties

Click Advanced tab and click Printing Defaults button.

Select the print defaults you require. E.g 2 sided/duplex, Colour / Black and White Click Apply button and close all the windows.

Your new printer should now be installed and ready for use.