Using the Library

Introduction

In MacBook, the printer driver accepts "Locked print" only.  For configuration in Macintosh, different programs may have different interface.

Printer List

Download driver

Please click the following button to download the driver before installation.

Installation

1. Download the driver from Library homepage.
2. Double click "Ricoh_MP_..._LIO_Driver.pkg"

   

3. Click "Continue" > "Continue" > "Agree" > "Install"

   

4. Input your MacBook's account password for installation and click "OK"

   

5. Click "Close" to complete printer driver installation.

   

Create printer

Follow the steps to create a printer

1. Click the "Apple Icon" on the upper left corner and click "System Preferences"

   

2. Click "Print & Scan"

    

   

    

3. Click "+" to add printer

   

4. Switch to "IP" and input the following information:

   

   Address:	Please refer to printer list on top of the this page. Example: L301A.lib.polyu.edu.hk
   Protocol:	Line Printer Daemon - LPD
   Name:	L301A.lib.polyu.edu.hk (optional)
   Location:	L301(B&W) (optional)
   Use	RICOH MP 5054 PS

   Click "Add"

5. The printer installation is completed. Please repeat these steps for another printer installation.

   

Create printing profile

This settings will create a profile for other software printing.

1. Open your document to print, e.g. open a PDF file with the default "Preview" app.
2. Click "File" > "Print" from the menu.

   

3. From the printing dialog, click "Show Details"
4. Select your preferred settings.

   Two-Sided(Optional)

   Select "Job Log" #1 (Mandatory)

   User ID: <Your prefer User ID>(Mandatory) *4-8 alphanumeric characters

   Job Type: "Locked Print" (Mandatory) *The printer accept "Locked Print" only.

   Password: ********(Mandatory) 4-8 digits

   ^#1 If "Job Log" is not available from the list, please start again from step 1 using a different application (e.g. Microsoft Word).

   

5. Save your selection as "Presets" by setting [Presets: Save Current Settings as Preset].

   

   

6. Select the "Presets" created in the previous step before printing.