SC3000 English Tech

SC3000
COMPUTER INTERFACE
TECHNICAL MANUAL
Version 1.0
February 1996
Copyright : 1998 Riso Kagaku Corporation

All Rights Reserved. This Technical Manual was prepared
and written for the exclusive use of RISO International
Group Certified Dealers. Reproduction and/or transmittal of
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Group.
RISO INTERNATIONAL GROUP

RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION (JAPAN) RISO DEUTSCHLAND GMBH (GERMANY)
RISO, INC. (U.S.A.) RISO FRANCE (FRANCE)
RISO EUROPE LIMITED (U.K.) RISO IBERICA (SPAIN)
RISO HONG KONG (HONG KONG) RISO CANADA (CANADA)
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RISO THAILAND LIMITED (THAILAND) RISO AFRICA (SOUTH AFRICA)
Trademark Credits
- IBM and IBM PC are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
- Macintosh, Power Macintosh, QuickDraw, Mac OS, Macintosh System7.5,
LocalTalk and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Corporation. They are simply referred to as
Macintosh, Power Macintosh, QuickDraw, Mac OS, Macintosh System7.5, LocalTalk and
AppleTalk, respectively in this manual.
- MS-DOS and WindowsVersion 3.1 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. They are referred to
as MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 in this manual.
- The other brand and product names may be registered marks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
SC3500(Version 1.0)
PREFACE
This manual provides Technical Service Information for the RISO SC3500 Computer
Interface.
This manual is published as a reference guide for use by RISO Group (RISO Kagaku
Corp./RISO,INC./RISO EUROPE Ltd.) Certified Technical Representatives experienced
in duplicator repair and service.
This manual also provides procedures for removing and installing major components.
Following these procedures will minimize machine malfunctions. This information and
format will also increase technical representatives' awareness and experience regarding
repairs necessary to insure end-user satisfaction.
If assistance is required, please contact one of the following:
[ RISO Kagaku Corp.]

Overseas Technical Section, Technical Support Department
2-5-1, Akanehama, Narashino-shi, Chiba 275, JAPAN
TEL: (0474)52-4111 FAX: (0474)52-3106
[ RISO EUROPE Ltd.]

Solar House, 305 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London N12 8NP, United Kingdom
TEL: (0181)446-1188 FAX: (0181)343-9408
[ RISO, INC. ]
NOTE : Before attempting to correct machine malfunctions, study the Technical
Manual and make sure all questions and/or concerns have been satisfied.
If necessary, please use the Technical Hotline:
TECHNICAL HOTLINE
800-578-7476
(Emergency Technical Assistance Only!!!)
REFERENCE ADDRESSES FOR
A RISO, INC. Technical Support Operations

Tech. Support Center Correspondence and
310 Andover Street Technical Training
Danvers, MA 01923
B RISO,INC. REPAIR DEPT. Repairs and Warranty

310 Andover Street Claims
Danvers, MA 01923
SC3500(Version 1.0)
!! WARNING !!
Important Safety Precautions
1. Always disconnect electrical supply before placing hands in the

machine.
I. To avoid injuries:
Be sure to disconnect the electrical power before disassembling, assembling,
or when making adjustments on the machine.
II. Protection of the machine:

Make sure to turn OFF the power to the machine before plugging or unplugging
the electrical connectors, or when connecting a Meter.
2. Always connect electrical connectors firmly.
I. To avoid electrical failure:

The connectors must be connected firmly together and onto the PCBs.
II. Protection of the electrical components:

The electrical components may be damaged due to short circuits caused by
a loose connector.
General Precautions
Whenever handling PCB or any electronic device or circuit, you should take
precautions to avoid static damage. If you do not take precautions, static damage
will occur. This may mean instant failure of components or a reduction in life of
components and future problems.
- Discharge yourself to ground by touching an earthed part of the machine or

unit.
- Use a grounded wrist strap and earth this correctly.
- Keep components and PCBs in antistatic bags until ready for fitting.
- Do not hold PCBs in contact with ungrounded or non-conductive objects.
Every non-earthed or non-conductive object can carry a static charge, including

youself.
Just walking across a carpet can give you a charge of 15,000 volts or more.
You should discharge yourself to ground, but not through the components!
SC3500(Version 1.0)
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
CONTENTS
1. Hardware Installation ...................................................................................1

1. Checking Your SC3000 Package .............................................................. 1
2. Computer System Requirements .............................................................. 1
3. Risograph System Requirements .............................................................. 2
4. Preparing the Risograph ............................................................................ 2
5. Preparing the SC3000 ...............................................................................2
6. Connecting the Cables .............................................................................. 4
2. Software Installation - Windows 3.1 ........................................................... 5
1. Installing the Printer Driver ........................................................................ 5
2. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver .......................................... 7
3. Upgrading the Printer Driver ...................................................................... 7
3. Software Installation - Macintosh QuickDraw GX ..................................... 8
1. Installing the Printer Driver ........................................................................ 8
2. Creating "SC3000 Desktop Printer" ........................................................... 9
3. Installing the Paper Editor .......................................................................10
4. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver ........................................ 11
5. Upgrading the Printer Driver .................................................................... 11
SC3000 (Version 1.0)

INSTALLATION
1. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Hardware Installation
1. Checking Your SC3000 Package

Check that your SC3000 package contains the SC3000 unit and the carton
which should contain the items mentioned below.
- SC II cable (10m) 1 pc.
- Power cord 1 pc.
- User's guide 2 copies
- For Windows 3.1
- For Macintosh QuickDraw GX
- 3 1/2" Diskette (for Windows 3.1) 1 pc.
- 3 1/2" Diskette (for Macintosh QuickDraw GX) 1 pc.
- Rubber foot 4 pcs.
[ NOTE ]
In addition to the SC3000 package contents the interface board corresponding to the Risograph
model to be connected, i.e. RA/GR or TR, is required separately.
2. Computer System Requirements

- Windows 3.1 platform
- IBM PC or compatible
• Centronics or IEEE1284 parallel port [ nibble and byte modes for bi-directional ]
• Floppy disk drive 3 1/2"
• Hard disk with minimum 256 kB free space for the SC3000 software
• Windows 3.1 installed
- Macintosh QuickDraw GX platform
- Apple Macintosh
• Hard disk with minimum 256 kB free space for the SC3000 softwares
• Minimum 12 MB Installed Memory (RAM)
• Minimum 60 MB memory available with Installed Memory (RAM) and Extended (Virtual)
Memory
• System 7.5 or later-version Mac OS installed
• QuickDraw GX installed and enabled
- Apple Power Macintosh
• Hard disk with minimum 256 kB free space for the SC3000 softwares
• Minimum 16 MB Installed Memory (RAM)
• Minimum 60 MB memory available with Installed Memory (RAM) and Extended (Virtual)
Memory
• System 7.5 or later-version Mac OS installed
• QuickDraw GX installed and enabled
2-1 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

INSTALLATION
3. Risograph System Requirements

The SC3000 can be connected to the following Risograph models :
- All RA models (This system is not a CE-certified one.)
- All GR models
- All TR models
[ NOTE ]
If the Risograph whose resolution is 300dpi, i.e. "300x400dpi" or "300x300dpi", has the System
ROM whose video interface version is "Rev.4.xx" installed, the page data developed in the
SC3000, i.e. "400x400dpi", is automatically adjusted to 300dpi data for the Risograph by picking
off image data in a certain pattern. If its video interface version is "Rev.5.xx", however, the page
data is automaticaly developed in the 300dpi format in the SC3000.
( When connecting the Risograph whose video interface version is "Rev.5.xx", the version of the
SC3000 firmware program is required to be "1.21" or above.
4. Preparing the Risograph

1. Turn off the Main power and unplug the power cord of the Risograph.
2. Remove the Back cover.
3. Install the corresponding Interface board into the Risograph, as instructed by the enclosed
Installation guide.
4. Lead the wire harnesses packed in the Interface board carton inside the Risograph, as
instructed by the enclosed Installation guide.
5. Replace the Back cover.
[ Cautions ]
Be careful not to damage the wire harnesses. Avoid wire harnesses from touching the
sharp edges of the machine and the drive mechanism by binding the wire harnesses tothe
machine frames where necessary. Take care not to pinch the wire harnesses when placing
the Back cover on the machine.
5. Preparing the SC3000

- Attaching Rubber Feet
Peel the sheets off the rubber feet (which come with the package) and attach them on the
corresponding panel of the SC3000 according to its installation direction.
Attachment position when installed laid down
Rubber feet
Attachment position when installed upright
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-2

INSTALLATION
- Expanding Memory Volume

4 MB DRAM is installed as standard on the Main PCB in the SC3000. This memory space is used
for developing the print data transmitted from the personal computer into page data. In standard 4
MB memory area, 1-page data of an A3-size document (2-page data with an A4-size document)
can be developed.
This memory volume can be expanded up to 20 MB by installing an optional SIMM (16 MB) on the
Main PCB in order to increase the page data volume which can be stored inside the SC3000
simultaneously.
1. Turn off the power on the SC3000 and then unplug

the power cord.
If the SC3000 is already connected to other
equipments, remove all connected cables.
2. Ground yourself and remove the Upper body cover
from the SC3000 unit by removing the upper two
screws on the rear panel and sliding the cover
backwards. Remove these two screws.
3. Install the optional SIMM (16 MB) into CN1 socket
on the Main PCB. CN1
To install a SIMM, hold it at about 60 degree angle
against its socket and press its esge connector
firmly into the slot running through the center of
the socket. Then pivot the SIMM up. You will
hear a click as the plastic tabs at each end
of the socket snap into place around the SIMM
and then the small retention pegs snap into the
holes at each end of the SIMM.
< Main PCB >
4. Replace the Upper body cover on the SC3000 unit.
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INSTALLATION
6. Connecting the Cables

Connect the cables of the SC3000 properly while referring to the figure shown below. Be sure to turn off the
personal computer, SC3000, and the Risograph when connecting the cables.
- With IBM PC or compatible
Risograph's rear panel SC3000 rear panel To the printer connector on

a personal computer
To the external interface
connector
Printer cable
To AC outlet
Power cord
SC II cable
[ NOTE ]
Purchase a commercially available printer cable for connecting between the SC3000 and the
personal computer.
- With Apple Macintosh or compatible
Risograph's rear panel SC3000 rear panel To the printer port or modem
port on a personal computer
To the external interface

connector Printer cable or
LocalTalk cable
To AC outlet
Power cord
SC II cable
[ NOTE ]
Purchase a commercially available printer cable or LocalTalk cable for connecting between the
SC3000 and the personal computer.
If the printer port on the Macintosh is already occupied with the LocalTalk cable, use the LocalTalk
network for cable connection or connect the printer cable to the modem port.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-4

INSTALLATION
2. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION - WINDOWS 3.1
2. Software Installation - Windows 3.1

1. Installing the Printer Driver
The dedicated printer driver program is required to be installed in the system of the personal computer
to enable the printout of data on the Risograph.
1. Turn on the personal computer and start
Windows 3.1.
2. Open the control panel.
Double-click on the [Control Panel] icon in
the [Main] group to open the control panel.
3. Open the [Printers] dialog box.

Double-click on the [Printer] icon to open the
[Printers] dialog box.
4. Click on the [Add >>] button.

The list of available printer drivers, [List of
Printers:], will appear in the [Printers] dialog
box.
5. Open the path for the additional printer
driver.
After making sure that [Install Unlisted or
Updated Printer] is highlighted, click on the
[Install...] button. The [Install Driver] dialog
box will open.
6. Install the printer driver from the floppy disk.

Insert the floppy disk containing the [RISO
SC3000 RisoRinc Driver Setup] in the
floppy disk drive.
Specify the floppy disk drive in which you
inserted the floppy disk in the dialog box
and click on the [Browse...] button.
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INSTALLATION
The names of the folders which contain different

language printer drivers appear in the directory list in
the [Browse] dialog box.
Select a folder containing the printer driver of a
desired language and click on the [OK] button twice.
The [Install Driver] dialog box then reappear with the
name of the selected directory displayed.
Confirm the desired language is selected and then
click on the [OK] button.
The printer driver is read in and the [Add Unlisted or
Updated Printer] dialog box is opened.
7. Verify the name of the printer driver.

After making sure that [RISO SC3000
RisoRinc Driver] is displayed in the [Add
Unlisted or Updated Printer] dialog box, click
on the [OK] button.
The [Printers] dialog box will reappear.
8. Set the added printer driver as [Default

Printer].
After making sure that [RISO SC3000
RisoRinc Driver on LPT1] appears in the
[Installed Printers] box in the [Printers] dialog
box, select it by highlighting it and click on
[Set As Default Printer].
9. End the printer driver’s installation.
After verifying the correct port and printer
driver’s name is selected as [Default Printer],
click on the [Close] button.
The [Printers] dialog box is closed to finish
the new printer driver’s installation and the
[Control Panel] box reappears. Remove the
floppy disk out of the floppy disk drive.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-6

INSTALLATION
2. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver

1. Turn on the personal computer and start
Windows 3.1.
2. Double-click on the [Control Panel] icon in
the [Main] group and open the [Control
panel] window.
3. Double-click on the [Printer] icon to open
the [Printers] dialog box.
4. Select "RISO SC3000 RisoRinc Driver on
LPT1:" in the [Installed Printers:] list and click
on the [Setup ...] button.
The [RISO SC3000 Setup] dialog box then appears.

5. Click on the [About...] button in this dialog box.
The [About] box then appears.
6. The version number of the selected printer driver is
indicated.
3. Upgrading the Printer Driver

1. Turn on the personal computer and start Windows 3.1.
2. Follow the same procedures as described in the steps 2 to 7 in the section [1. Installing the Printer
Driver].
In this case, insert the floppy disk containing upgraded printer drivers in the floppy disk drive.
3. The confirmation message box to the right then appears.
4. Click on the [Current] button to upgrade the current printer
driver.
5. Click on the [Close] button in the [Printers] dialog box.
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INSTALLATION
3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION - MACINTOSH QUICKDRAW GX
3. Software Installation - Macintosh QuickDraw GX
1. Installing the Printer Driver

The dedicated printer driver program is required to be installed in the system of the personal computer
to enable the printout of data on the Risograph.
1. Turn on the personal computer and start Mac
OS.
2. Make sure that QuickDraw GX (and QuickDraw
GX Helper if installed) is enabled.
Choose [Control Panel] from the [Apple] menu,
and then [Extensions Manager] from its sub
menu to open the [Extensions Manager] dialog
box.
Make sure that "QuickDraw GX" (and
"QuickDraw GX Helper" if listed) is checked in
the right-hand [Extensions] list. If not, click
"QuickDraw GX" (and "QuickDraw GX Helper" if
listed) to enable it (or them) and restart Mac
OS.
[ NOTE ]
Any printer which cannot operate with
QuickDraw GX becomes disabled if QuickDraw GX is enabled.
3. Insert the floppy disk containing the dedicated printer driver in the
floppy disk drive of the personal computer.
The floppy disk icon named "SC3000 RisoRinc" appears on the
screen.
4. Open the floppy disk folder.
Double-click on the "SC3000Riso Rinc"
floppy disk icon. Then six folders
containing different language's printer
drivers appear.
Double-click a desired one to open it.
5. Copy the "SC3000 RisoRinc" printer
driver into the [System Folder].
Show the [System Folder] icon on the
screen and drag and drop the [SC3000
RisoRinc] icon into the [System Folder]
icon.
The confirmation message appears as
shown below. Click on the [OK] button in
the message box, to copy the printer
driver into the extensions folder in the
system folder.
6. End the printer driver's installation.
Close the [SC3000 RisoRinc] window
and remove the floppy disk.
7. Create a desktop printer icon for the
SC3000.
Follow the procedure which is described
in the section [Creating "Desktop
Printer"] on the next page.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-8
INSTALLATION
2. Creating "SC3000 Desktop Printer"

It is necessary to create an icon called "Desktop Printer" on the desktop of the Macintosh to print
documents with QuickDraw GX enabled.
1. Select [Chooser] from the [Apple] menu.
The [Chooser] dialog box then appears.
2. Select the [SC3000 RisoRinc] icon.

The title [connect via] and its
selection item box appear in the
[Chooser] dialog box.
3. Specify the communication route.
The [connect via] selection list
contains "AppleTalk", "Serial" and
"Servers". Select either of the
following items according to the
communication route between
the SC3000 and the personal
computer :
• [ AppleTalk ]
- When a LocalTalk cable is
used in the AppleTalk
network.
• [ Serial ]
- When a printer cable is used.
[ NOTE ]
When the printer driver contained in the floppy disk labeled "SC3000 RisoRinc Printer
Driver for Mac GX (S)" is installed, "AppleTalk" cannot be selected as a communication
route.
4. Specify the print destination.
When you selected "AppleTalk" as the communication route;
--- Select a desired printer icon from the printer list in the dialog box.
When you selected "Serial" as the communication route;
--- Select the port to which the printer cable is connected.
The [Create] button is enabled when you specify the print destination.
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INSTALLATION
5. Create a desktop printer icon.

Click on the [Create] button. After a short wait, a SC3000 desktop printer icon will appear in the
"default printer" status on the desktop, as shown below.
Close the [Chooser] dialog box to end this procedure.
"Default Printer"
The printer that is selected automatically at the start of a print job
[ Changing the Default Printer ]

1. Select another desktop printer icon by clicking on it.
2. Choose "Set Default Printer" from the [Printing] menu in the top menu bar.
The selected desktop printer icon becomes the "default printer" status in place of the SC3000
one.
3. Installing the Paper Editor

You can registered desired custom paper sizes as standard ones using the [SC3000 Paper Editor].
1. Turn on the personal computer and start Mac OS.
2. Make sure that the "SC3000 RisoRinc" printer driver is installed in the [System Folder].
3. Insert the floppy disk containing the "SC3000 Paper Editor" in the
floppy disk drive of the personal computer.
The floppy disk icon named "SC3000 RisoRinc" appears on the
screen.
4. Open the floppy disk folder.
Double-click on the "SC3000
RisoRinc" floppy disk icon. Then six
folders containing different
language's "SC3000 Paper Editor"
appear. Double-click a desired one to
open it.
5. Copy the "SC3000 Paper Editor" onto
the hard disk.
Drag and drop the [SC3000 Paper
Editor] icon onto the hard disk icon or
window, to copy the "SC3000 Paper
Editor" onto the hard disk.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2 - 10

INSTALLATION
4. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver

1. Turn on the personal computer and start Mac
OS.
2. Double-click on the [Extensions] folder in the
[System Folder] to open it.
3. Click on the [SC3000 RisoRinc] file in the

[Extensions] folder to highlight it.
4. Choose [Get Info] from the [File] menu in the top menu bar.
The following printer driver information window then
appears.
[NOTE]
If the [Locked] check box is checked in this window,
comments are prevented from being written down in this
window and custom paper sizes from being registered or
changed.
5. Upgrading the Printer Driver

1. Turn on the personal computer and start Mac OS.
2. Follow the same procedures as described in the steps 2 to 5 in the section [1. Installing the Printer
Driver].
In this case, insert the floppy disk containing upgraded printer drivers in the floppy disk drive.
3. The following confirmation message box then appears.
4. Click on the [OK] button to upgrade the current printer driver.
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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION
CONTENTS
1. Windows 3.1 Platform ..................................................................................1

1. Printing Files ..............................................................................................1
2. Canceling Print Jobs ..................................................................................1
3. Setting Print Conditions .............................................................................2
[RISO SC3000 Setup] Dialog Box .............................................................3
[Options] Dialog Box ..................................................................................4
[Paper Size Registration] Dialog Box ........................................................6
2. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Platform ............................................................8
1. Printing Files ..............................................................................................8
2. Canceling Print Jobs ..................................................................................8
3. Setting Print Conditions .............................................................................9
[Page Setup] Dialog Box ........................................................................... 9
[Print] Dialog Box .....................................................................................11
[SC3000 Paper Editor] Dialog Box .......................................................... 16

OPERATION
1. WINDOWS 3.1 PLATFORM
1. Windows 3.1 Platform
1. Printing Files
1. Turn on the Risograph and load paper.
Load paper whose size and feed direction match the page setup of the document to be printed.
2. Turn on the SC3000 and a personal computer, then start
Windows 3.1.
3. Open the document file to be printed.
NOTE : Always select [RISO SC3000 RisoRinc on LPT1] as
[Default Printer] in the [Printers] dialog box, before
selecting a document file.
4. Specify the print job in the [Print] dialog box.

Click on either [Print] or [Printer Setup] in the [File] menu to open the [Print] dialog box.
[ Printer: ]
Make sure that [Printer] is set to [RISO
SC3000 RisoRinc on LPT1]. If not,
click on the [Setup] button, select
[RISO SC3000 RisoRinc on LPT1],
and click on the [OK] button.
[ Copies : ]
Specify the number of copies to be
printed.
[ Collate Copies ]
Be sure to uncheck this box. If this box
is checked, master-making operation
will be repeated every copy of the
idetical page.
- Other selections
Specify other items required for the print job.
5. Click on the [OK] button in the [Print] dialog box.

The READY/DATA indicator on the SC3000 starts flashing, indicating that data transmission has
started. When data transmission is completed, the PAGE STANDBY indicator lights and the
printer starts master-making and printing operations.
2. Canceling Print Jobs

[ When canceling a print job while sending print data to the Print Manager ]
The message box "Now Printing" appears just after starting a print job. If you click on the [Cancel]
button in this box, the current print job is canceled.
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OPERATION
[ When canceling a print job while sending print data to the SC3000 ]
If the message box "Now Printing"
disappears, print data starts to be sent
to the SC3000 from the Print Manager.
In this case, you can cancel the
current print job in the Print Manager,
as described below.
1. Lead the Print Manager to be
displayed by pressing the [Tab] key
several times, holding down the
[Alt] key on the keyboard of the
personal computer.
2. Click on [View] in the top menu bar
in the [Print Manager] window.
3. Select [Exit] in the [View] menu.
All other print jobs kept in the Print
Manager are canceled as well as the current one by this operation.
[NOTE]
Turn off the SC3000 to clear the print data which has already been developed on its page
memory. It is indicated by the slow flash of the READY/DATA indicator on the front panel of the
SC3000 that there remains developed print data inside.
3. Setting Print Conditions

You can set various print conditions using dialog boxes. These print conditions are provided in the
[RISO SC3000 Setup] dialog box (,which is opened by clicking on the [Setup...] button after selecting
[RISO SC3000 RisoRinc on LPT1] in the [Printers] dialog box) and its sub-menus. (To reach the
[Printers] dialog box, follow the following route : [Main] - [Control Panel] - [Printers])
The figures shown below indicate the [RISO SC3000 Setup] dialog box and its sub-menus.
The print conditions you can define in these dialog boxes are explained on the following pages.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 3-2

OPERATION
[RISO SC3000 Setup] Dialog Box
Paper Size _______________________________________________________________________

You can specify a desired paper size in either “Standard” or “Custom” box as a frequently-used one.
The factory-set paper size is “Standard: A4 210 x 297 mm”.
- Changing the standard paper size setting
When using any other standard size of paper than the displayed one, click on the [ ] bar to
display a list of paper sizes and select a desired one by highlighting it.
- Changing the custom paper size setting
When using any other custom-size paper than the displayed one, enter its width and length in the
boxes. If desired to change the unit of length from “mm” to “inch”, click on the [ ] bar next the
same box and highlight [inch].
[NOTE]
You can name custom-size paper and register it to the list of standard paper sizes.
Print Orientation _________________________________________________________________
You are required to specify the orientation of print on the page. The factory-set orientation is
“Portrait”.
SC3000 SC3000
< Landscape >

< Portrait >
Copies __________________________________________________________________________
You can specify the number of copies to be printed either by using this option, or by selecting the
number in the print dialog box of the application software. The factory-set number of copies is “1”. If
the setting in this option is not the same as that set in the print dialog box of the application, then the
result depends on the application being used. Since some applications may report errors in this case,
it is advised to keep the settings the same.
[ OK ] button [ Help ] button

Confirms the current setting and closes this Opens the [Help] dialog box, in which detailed
dialog box. descriptions about the current dialog box are
[ Cancel ] button available.
Ignores any setting change to resume to the [ Registration ] button
previous setting and closes this dialog box. Opens the [Paper Size Registration] dialog box.
[ Options ] button [ About .. ] button
Opens the [Options] dialog box. Opens the [About ...] dialog box, in which the version
number of the printer driver can be checked.
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[Options] Dialog Box
Print Speed ______________________________________________________________________

You can select one of five print speed options [ Speed 1 (slowest) to Speed 5 (fastest) ]. Click the
radio button [ ] to enable selection and the [ ] bar to make a selection. The factory-set print
speed is “Speed 3”.
[ NOTE ]
On Risograph TR models, only three print speed options are available. In this case, “Speed 1
and 2” correspond to SLOW, “Speed 3” to STANDARD and “Speed 4 and 5” to FAST.
Print Density _____________________________________________________________________
You can select one of five print density options [ Density 1 (lightest) to Density 5 (darkest) ]. Click the
radio button [ ] to enable selection and the [ ] bar to make a selection. The factory-set print
density is “Density 3”.
[ NOTE ]
With the Risograph models on which both “Print Speed” and “Print Density” cannot be adjusted
simultaneously, the adjustable one can be recognized by the marked radio button [ ].
Sorting Mode ____________________________________________________________________
You can select one of four finishing job options [ Nonsort, Sort, Group and Stack ] for an optional
sorter. Click the [ ] bar to make a selection. The factory-set sorting mode is “Nonsort”.
The selected job option can be active only when the Risograph is equipped with the sorter but it is
recommended to select “Nonsort” when the sorter is not attached.
Confidential _____________________________________________________________________
The "Confidential" feature can be set active on the Risograph by activating this option. Click the [On]
circle to activate it. The factory-set status is [Off].
The "Confidential" operation is performed on the Risograph after all specified print jobs are finished.
Auto Print _______________________________________________________________________
The "Auto print" feature can be set active on the Risograph by activating this option. Click the [On]
circle to activate it. The fatory-set status is [On].
When this option is not active, operation is suspended after the master-making process and the
PAGE STANDBY indicator flashes. To resume operation, choose one of the following:
< Printing the current page from the existing master >
• Press the START button.
• Press the I/F key on the control panel of the printer.
< Printing the following page from a new master >
• Press the STOP button.
< Printing the current page from a new master >
• Press the FUNCTION button.
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Feed Direction ___________________________________________________________________

Use this option to select one of two feed directions, either the standard "Narrow" edge first or the
"Wide" edge first. Select [Wide] when feeding paper, wide edge first, on the Risograph.
The factory-set paper feed direction is the standard one, “Narrow”. There are four kinds of print
patterns available by combining the “Feed Direction” setting with “Print Orientation” one, as shown
below.
"Wide" & "Portrait"
"Narrow" & "Portrait"
SC3000
SC3000
RISOGRAPH RISOGRAPH
SC3000
SC3000
"Narrow" & "Landscape"

"Wide" & "Landscape"
[ OK ] button [ Advanced ... ] button

Confirms the current setting and closes this Opens the [Advanced Function] dialog box, which
dialog box. indicates the available image developing resolutions in
[ Cancel ] button SC3000. This resolution is kept unchanged, i.e. “400 x
Ignores any setting change to resume to the 400 dpi”, if the version of the firmware program is
previous setting and closes this dialog box. "1.13".
[ Help ] button
Opens the [Help] dialog box, in which detailed
descriptions about the current dialog box are
available.
[ About .. ] button
Opens the [About ...] dialog box, in which the
version number of the printer driver can be
checked.
If it is "1.21" or above and the Risograph video
interface version is "5.xx", other resolutions are also
available in this dialog box.
Click on the [OK] or [Cancel] button to close this dialog
box.
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[Paper Size Registration] Dialog Box
You can register desired custom paper sizes as standard in the [Paper Size Registration] dialog box,
which can be opened by clicking on the [Registration] button in the [RISO SC3000 Setup] dialog box.
The custom paper sizes can be named and entered in the standard paper size list.
Registering custom paper sizes
1. Click on the [Add] button.
The [Paper Size Registration - Add] dialog
box appears.
2. Enter a custom paper size and name it.
The length of the name is allowed to be 38
characters at the maximum.
The allowable range of paper width is : 10.0 to 297.0 mm (0.394 to 11.693 inch)
The allowable range of paper height is : 10.0 to 432.0 mm (0.394 to 17.008 inch)
If desired to change the unit of length from “mm” to “inch”, click on the [ ] bar next to the same box
and highlight “inch”.
3. Click on the [OK] button.
The [Paper Size Registration - Add] dialog box is closed and the paper size name which has just
been registered is added to the custom paper size register list in the [Paper Sizes Registration] dialog
box.
[ OK ] button [ Add ] button

Confirms the current setting and closes this Allows you to name a desired custom paper size and
dialog box. register it as one of the standard ones.
[ Cancel ] button Up to 20 custom paper sizes can be registered.
Ignores any setting change to resume to the [NOTE ]
previous setting and closes this dialog box. The identical name can be accepted for different
custom paper sizes when registered.
[ Help ] button
Opens the [Help] dialog box, in which detailed
descriptions about the current dialog box are
available.
[ About .. ] button
Opens the [About ...] dialog box, in which the
version number of the printer driver can be
checked.
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[ Edit ] button
Allows you to change the name and/or
dimension of any custom pape size
displayed in the register list.
When changing the name and/or dimension of a
custom paper size, select the corresponding
name from the register list and click on the [Edit]
button to open the [Paper Size Registration-
Edit] dialog box, in which you can change the name and dimension as you wish.
Click on the [OK] button to confirm the new name and/or dimension.
The [Paper Size Registration-Edit] dialog box is then closed and the new name is displayed in the
register list in place of the selected one if changed.
[ Delete ] button
Allows you to delete a selected custom paper size from the register list.
When deleting a custom paper size, select the corresponding
name from the register list and click on the [Delete] button.
A dialog box then appears requesting your confirmation.
To confirm, click on the [OK] button in this dialog box. This dialog
box is then closed and the selected custom paper size name is
deleted from the register list.
[ Move Up ] button
Moves the highlighted custom paper size name up one line in the register list with each click.
[ Move Down ] button
Moves the highlighted custom paper size name down one line in the register list with each click.
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2. MACINTOSH QUICKDRAW GX PLATFORM
2. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Platform
1. Printing Files
1. Turn on the Risograph and load paper.
Load paper whose size and feed direction match the page setup of the document to be printed.
2. Turn on the SC3000 and a personal computer, then start Mac OS.
3. Open the document file to be printed.
4. Specify the print job in the [Print] dialog box.
Click on [Print] in the [File] menu to open the [Print] dialog box.
If the name of the required desktop printer is not displayed in the
[Print to] box, select it from the pop-up list.
5. Click on the [Print] button in the
[Print] dialog box.
The READY/DATA indicator on
the SC3000 starts flashing,
indicating that data transmission
has started.
When data transmission is
completed, the PAGE STANDBY
indicator lights and the
Risograph starts master-making
and printing operations.
During the print job, the [Paper]

icon appears on the selected desktop printer
icon. When the print job is completed, the
[Paper] icon disappears.
If a warning mark appears over the desktop
printer icon, an error may have occurred during the
print job operation. In this case, click on the warning mark
to check the corresponding error message.
2. Canceling Print Jobs

1. Double-click on the corresponding desktop printer icon.
The [Print queue] dialog box then
appears.
In this dialog box, the names of the
documents which are waiting in a queue
are displayed to be printed.
2. Click on the name of the document
whose print job you want to cancel.
Then the [Hold] (or [Resume...]) and
[Remove] buttons are enabled.
3. Click on the [Remove] button to cancel
the print job of the selected document.
If the name of the document whose print job you want to cancel is not found in the [Print queue]
dialog box, the data of the document in question has already been transmitted to the SC3000.
In this case, turn off the power on the SC3000 to clear the print data which has already been
developed on its page memory. It is indicated by the slow flash of the READY/DATA indicator on the
front panel of the SC3000 that there remains developed print data inside.
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3. Setting Print Conditions

You can set various print conditions using dialog boxes. These print conditions are provided in the
following dialog boxes : [Page Setup], [Print] with 4 extensions and [SC3000 Paper Editor]
[Page Setup] Dialog Box
Paper Type: ______________________________________________________________________

You can change the paper type specified when creating a document by selecting another type from
the pop-up list. The factory-set paper type is "A4" or "A4 Letter" (210 x 297 mm). The table below
shows the available paper types and their corresponding physical dimensions.
Paper Type Dimension [Width x Length] Paper Type Dimension [Width x Length]
A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) Foolscap 216 x 340 mm (8.5 x 13.4 in.)
A4210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) Postcard 89 x 140 mm (3.5 x 5.5 in.)
A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.) A4 (wide) 297 x 210 mm (11.7 x 8.3 in.)
B4257 x 364 mm (10.1 x 14.3 in.) A5 (wide) 210 x 148 mm (8.3 x 5.8 in.)
B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.) B5 (wide) 257 x 182 mm (10.1 x 7.2 in.)
B6128 x 182 mm (5 x 7.2 in.) B6 (wide) 182 x 128 mm (7.2 x 5 in.)
Statement 140 x 216 mm (5.5 x 8.5 in.) Statement (wide) 216 x 140 mm (8.5 x 5.5 in.)
Letter 215 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) Letter (wide) 279 x 216 mm (11 x 8.5 in.)
Legal 215 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) Postcard (wide) 140 x 89 mm (5.5 x 3.5 in.)
Ledger 280 x 432 mm (11 x 17 in.)
[NOTE]
• Always confirm [SC3000 RisoRinc] is displayed in the [Format for] box before selecting the
paper type.
• The additional paper types registered in the [Paper Editor] dialog box also appear in this pop-up
list.
• Select a paper type that reads "XX (wide)" when feeding paper, with the wide edge first, on the
Risograph.
Orientation: _____________________________________________________________________
You can change the print orientation when printing a document. When you feed paper in the standard
way, narrow edge first, page image is printed as shown in the selected "print orientation" icon.
When feeding paper, wide edge first, i.e. when "XX (wide)" is selected as paper type, page image is
printed in the same direction as shown in the selected icon.
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Scale: __________________________________________________________________________
You can reduce or enlarge page image in printing according to your needs. The available scale range
is 25% to 400%. The factory-set value is 100%.
Format for: ______________________________________________________________________
"SC30000 RisoRinc" should be displayed in this box before starting a print job. If a different printer
was specified in creating a document, its name appears in this box. In that case, select "SC3000
RisoRinc" from the pop-up list. Otherwise, the document cannot be printed out correctly.
If another printer name is displayed in this box, furthermore, the full-range pop-up list of paper types
available for the SC3000 will not appear, including the custom ones registered in the [SC3000 Paper
Editor] dialog box.
[Fewer Choices] button

If you click on this button, the number of the
displayed items is reduced as shown to the
right.
If you click on the [More Choices] in the right-
hand dialog box, it is enlarged to the full-size
one.
[Cancel] button [Format] button

Ignores any setting changes and resumes to Confirms the current setting and closes this
the previous setting and close this dialog box. dialog box.
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[Print] Dialog Box

The [Print] dialog box has four extensions, namely, [General], [Print Rime], [Paper Match] and
[RISO SC3000], as shown below. The respective extensions can be opened by clicking on the
corresponding icon in the scrolling "Extension list" box.
[General] Extension
[Print Time] Extension
[Paper Match] Extension
[RISO SC3000] Extension
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[General] Extension
Print to: _________________________________________________________________________

The print data destination is indicated in this box.
Make sure that "SC3000 RisoRinc" is displayed in this box and, if not, select it from the pop-up list.
Pages: __________________________________________________________________________
The range of pages to be printed from a document can be specified. Click on the radio button [ ]
next to [All] if you want to print all pages. If not, click on the radio button [ ] next to [From] and enter
the starting page in the [From] box and the ending page in the [To] box.
Copies: _________________________________________________________________________
Specify the number of copies to be printed.
Paper Feed: _____________________________________________________________________
The paper feed mode remains constant, i.e. [Automatic], whichever you select, [Automatic] or
[Manual], because the [Manual] feed mode is not available on the Risographs supported by the
SC3000.
Collate Copies ___________________________________________________________________
This option remains disabled even if its box is checked.
Destination: _____________________________________________________________________
This setting is limited to [Printer] when using "SC3000 RisoRinc".
Quality: _________________________________________________________________________
This setting is limited to [Best] when using "SC3000 RisoRinc".
[Fewer Choices] button

If you click on this button, the number of the
displayed items is reduced as shown to the
right.
To return to the full-size extension, click on the
[More Choices] in the right-hand dialog box.
[Cancel] button
Ignores any setting changes and resumes to
the previous setting and close this dialog box. [Print] button
[NOTE] Starts the print job specified and closes this
The setting changes made in extensions dialog box.
other than [General] are ignored as well.
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[Print Time] Extension
Set the print time priority to: _______________________________________________________

Normal : The current document is printed after all other ones remaining in the [Print queue]
dialog box.
Urgent : The current document is printed before any other one in the [Print queue] dialog
box.
Print at : The current document is printed at a specified time. To specify time, click on the
items whose value you want to change in the time/date display to enable the
entry of a new value. The arrow box for value change then
appears. Use this to change the value either up or down.

Hold document in printer "SC3000 RisoRinc" :
The current document is kept in the [Print queue] dialog box without being printed.
Show alert: ______________________________________________________________________
A confirmation message will be displayed before and/or after a print job if the corresponding box is
checked.
[Paper Match] Extension
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As this extension has nothing to do with the print condition setting for the SC3000, leave it as it is.
If you need to specify the type of paper to be used for printing, therefore,open the [Page Setup] dialog
box.
[RISO SC3000] Extension
Preference: ______________________________________________________________________
When [Print Speed] and [Print Density] cannot be adjusted simultaneously on your Risograph, you
can select which is set adjustable, [Print Speed] or [Print Density], in this option.
Click on the option box to select [Speed] or [Density] om the pop-up list. The factory-set preference is
[Speed].
Print Speed: _____________________________________________________________________
You can select one of five print speed options : "Slowest", "Slow", "Standard", "Fast" and "Fastest".
Click on the option box to select a desired one from the pop-up list. If you select "Current Setting",
the Risograph will operate at its current speed. The factory-set print speed is “Current Setting”.
[NOTE]
If only three print speed options are available on your Risograph, e.g. TR models, “Slowest" and
"Slow” correspond to SLOW, “Standard” to STANDARD and “Fast” and "Fastest" to FAST.
Print Density: ____________________________________________________________________
You can select one of five print density options : "Lightest", "Light", "Standard", "Dark" and "Darkest".
Click on the option box to select a desired one from the pop-up list. If you select "Current Setting",
the Risograph will operate at its current density. The factory-set print density is “Current Setting”.
[NOTE]
If the print speed and/or print density isn't adjustable on your Risograph, the print speed setting
and/or print density setting in this dialog box is ignored.
Sorting Mode: ____________________________________________________________________
You can select one of four finishing job options [ Nonsort, Sort, Group and Stack ] when using an
optional sorter. Click on the option box to make a selection from the pop-up list. If you select "Current
Setting", the Risograph will operate at its current sorting mode. The factory-set sorting mode is
“Current Setting”. The selected job option can be active only when the Risograph is equipped with the
sorter but it is recommended to select “Current Setting” when the sorter is not attached.
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Confidential _____________________________________________________________________
You can activate the "Confidential" feature on the Risograph by checking the check box. The factory-
set status is “Unchecked”. When this option is active, the remaining master is automatically ejected
and replaced with a blank one after all specified print jobs are finished.
Auto Print _______________________________________________________________________
You can activate the "Auto print" feature on the Risograph by checking the check box. The factory-set
status is “Checked”.
When this option isn't active, operation is suspended after master-making process and the PAGE
STANDBY indicator flashes.
To resume operation, take one of the following actions :
< Printing the current page from the existing master >
• Press the START button.
• Press the I/F key on the control panel of the Risograph.
< Printing the following page from a new master >
• Press the STOP button.
< Printing the current page from a new master >
• Press the FUNCTION button.
and Print to File
You can save print data in a file, named "Print

Data", as well as printing it by activating this option.
Check the check box to activate it. The [Print
Data] file is stored in the [Extensions Folder] in the

[System Folder].
[Fewer Choices] button [More Choices] in the right-hand dialog box.
If you click on this button, the number of the [Cancel] button
displayed items is reduced as shown to the Ignores any setting changes and resumes to
right.
To return to the full-size extension, click on the
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the previous setting and close this dialog box.

[NOTE]
The setting changes made in extensions other than [RISO

SC3000] are ignored as well.
[Print] button
Starts the print job specified and closes this dialog box.
[SC3000 Paper Editor] Dialog Box
You can registered desired custom paper sizes as
standard using this dialog box, which can be
opened by double-clicking on the [SC3000 Paper
Editor] icon or file. The custom paper sizes can be
named and entered in the pop-up standard paper

type list in the [Page Setup] dialog box.
< Opening the dialog box and Registering custom
paper sizes >
1. Move the [SC3000 RisoRinc] printer driver out
of the [Extensions] folder.
Double-click on the [Extensions] folder in the
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[System Folder] to open it and drag and drop the [SC3000 RisoRinc]
file outside the [Extensions]
folder.
2. Open the [SC3000 Paper Editor] dialog
box.
Open the hard disk in which the [SC3000
Paper Editor] file is stored and double-
click on the [SC3000 Paper Editor]
file or icon.
You are then prompted to open the
relevant file. Select [SC3000
RisoRinc] and click on the [Open] button. The [SC3000 Paper Editor]
dialog box then appears as shown above.
3. Click on the [New] button.
The [Paper Editor-Add/Edit] dialog box then appears.
4. Enter a custom paper size and name it.
Enter the name and size of the paper to be registered and click on the
[OK] button.
The [Paper Editor-Add/Edit] dialog box is
then closed and the paper
size name
which has just been registered is added
to the custom paper size
register list in the
[SC3000 Paper Editor] dialog box. If
you need to change
from "mm" to "inches", click the
corresponding radio button [ ].
The allowable range of paper
width is : 10.0 to 297.0 mm (0.394 to
11.639 in.)
The allowable range of paper
length is : 10.0 to 432.0 mm (0.394 to
17.008 in.)
[NOTE]
When registering the custom paper which you intend to feed, wide edge first, enter the longer
value in the "Width" field and the shorter one in the "Length" field.
5. Quit the Paper Editor. [NOTE]
Click on the [Save] button to Do not forget to return the printer
keep the renewed custom driver to its original location.
paper size registered list in
memory and then on the [Exit] Button Functions in [SC3000 Paper
button. The [SC3000 Paper
Editor] dialog box is then Editor] Dialog Box
closed.
[New] button
6. Move the [SC3000 RisoRinc]
printer driver back into the Allows you to name a desired custom
[Extensions] folder. paper size and
register it as one of the standard ones.
Drag and drop the [SC3000
RisoRinc] file into the [Edit] button
[Extensions] folder to return it Allows you to change the name and/or
to its original location. dimension of any
custom paper size displayed in the register
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list. When changing the name and/or dimension of a custom paper

size, select the corresponding name from the register list and click on the
[Edit] button or double-click on the paper
size name itself to
open the [Paper Editor-Add/Edit] dialog
box, in which you can change the name and
dimension as you wish. Click on the [OK]
button to confirm the new name and/
or dimension.
The new name is then displayed in the
registered list in place
of the previous one.
[Delete] button
Allows you to delete a selected custom paper size from the registered list.
When deleting a custom paper size, select the corresponding name from
the registered list and click on the [Delete] button.
[NOTE]
Take extra care not to delete another custompaper size in error
because a confirmation message doesn't appear
when clicking on the [Delete] button.
[Save] button
Keeps the current custom paper size register list in memory.
[Exit] button
Closes this dialog box.
Button Functions in [SC3000 Paper Editor-Add/Edit] Dialog Box

[OK] button
Confirms the current setting and closes this dialog box.
[Cancel] button
Ignores any changes and resumes to the previous settings
and closes this dialog box.
[Copy All Settings into Clipboard] button
Copies the name and dimension of the displayed custom paper
size into the "Clipboard" file.
[Paste All Settings from Clipboard] button
Pastes the name and dimension of the custom paper size saved in the "Clipboard" file on the
corresponding fields in this dialog box.
When you add a custom paper size to the registered list which is similar to an existing one,
follow the procedure below.
1. Double-click on the existing custom paper size in the register list.

2. Click on the [Copy All Settings into Clipboard] button and click on the [OK] button.
3. Click on the [New] button.
4. Click on the [Paste All Settings from Clipboard] button.
5. Change the name and dimension of the pasted custom paper size.
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CHAPTER 4: FIRMWARE PROGRAM
CONTENTS
1. Firmware Program Version Check ............................................................. 1

2. Firmware Program Upgrading .................................................................... 2
1. Upgrading on Windows 3.1 ....................................................................... 2
2. Upgrading on MS-DOS .............................................................................. 4

FIRMWARE PROGRAM
1. FIRMWARE PROGRAM VERSION CHECK
1. Firmware Program Version Check

The version number of the firmware program can be checked in two different ways, according to the
difference of the version number itself, as given below.
- When the version number is under "1.21" ;
1) Turn off the power and remove the Upper body cover.
2) Check the illumination sequence of the green LEDs on the Main PCB when turning on the
power.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
< LED >
LED 0 to LED 3
Indicate the numeric value of the version
number by the 4-digit binary system with
LED 0 as the 1st digit.
< Main PCB >
LED 4 to LED 7
Indicate the digit place of the numeric
value given by 4 LEDs (LED 0 to LED 3)
in the version number.
[ Ex. : LED illumination sequence when the version number is "1.23" ]
Sequence Version No. LED0 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6 LED7 Version Digit Place
1st 0 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 2nd place over 0
2nd 1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 1st place over 0
3rd 2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 1st place below 0
4th 3 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 2nd place below 0
Binary Decoding 20 21 22 23
- When the version number is "1.21" or over;
1) Turn on the power, pressing down the FUNCTION button on the front panel, and keep it
pressed down until all 3 indicators on the front panel start flashing.
2) Release the FUNCTION button. The indicators flashes three times and then indicate the
version number through their illumination.
3) The first illumination combination of the < Indicator Illumination for Digit Display >
indicators indicates the 1st over-zero digit of
Digit ERROR READY/DATA PAGE STANDBY
the version no.
4) Press the FUNCTION button again. Next, they 0 OFF OFF OFF
indicate the 1st below-zero digit of the same 1 OFF OFF ON
version no. 2 OFF ON OFF
5) When the FUNCTION button is pressed the 3 OFF ON ON
third time, then, the 2nd below-zero digit of the 4 ON OFF OFF
number is indicated by them.
5 ON OFF ON
6) If the FUNCTION button is pressed once more
at this stage, the version number can be 6 ON ON OFF
checked again from the 1st over-zero digit, as 7 ON ON ON
described in the step 3 above.
Note : The version number is also available on
a Test pattern print. SC3000 (Version 1.0)
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FIRMWARE PROGRAM
2. FIRMWARE PROGRAM UPGRADING
2. Firmware Program Upgrading

The firmware program which controls the operation of the SC3000 is stored in the Flash memory on
the Main PCB inside. This program can be upgraded by downloading a new (upgraded) one, which
will be supplied on a floppy disk when required, from the personal computer.
1. Upgrading on Windows 3.1

(1) Confirm the SC3000 is securely connected to the personal computer which is to be used for
program upgrading procedure.
(2) Turn on the SC3000, pressing down the STOP button and the FUNCTION button on the front
panel together, and keep them pressed down until all 3 indicators on the front panel are
illuminated and then the ERROR indicator (orange) goes off among them.
Release the buttons.
(3) Turn on the personal computer and start Windows 3.1.
(4) Insert the floppy disk which contains an upgraded firmware program into the floppy disk drive
on the personal computer.
NOTE : The utility software which downloads file data is also contained in this floppy disk.
(5) Click on [File] in the menu bar in the "Program
Manager" window and then on [Run...] in the [File]
menu.
The [Run] dialog box then appears.
(6) Enter "a: \ writemeu.exe" into the [Command Line]
box. (If the "C" drive is assigned as floppy disk
drive, enter "c: \ writemeu.exe" into this box.)
The above-mentioned file name can be selected
from the file name reference list which can be
opened by clicking on the [Browse...] button in the
[Run] dialog box.
(7) Confirm the entered file name is correct and click
on the [OK] button.
The "downloader" program runs and then the
[Program Downloader] dialog box appears.
(8) Click on the [OK] button in this dialog box.
The [Open] dialog box then appears.
(9) Select "rincsram.rin" from the file name list in

this dialog box. In "rincsram.rin", the upgraded rincsram.rin
firmware program is contained.
(If this file name isn't displayed in the file name
list, select "All Files (*.*)" from the [List Files of
Type] box in this dialog box.)
(10) Confirm "rincsram.rin" is displayed in the
[File Name] box and click on the [OK] button in
this dialog box.
The [Editor] dialog box then appears.
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(11) Select the port to which the SC3000 is connected,

normally "LPT1", and click on the [OK] button in
this dialog box.
The message box "Downloading" appears while
the READY/DATA indicator (green) on the front
panel of the SC3000 is flashing.
(12) When it is confirmed the firmware program has

been downloaded successfully into the SC3000,
the READY/DATA indiactor stop flashing and the
PAGE STANDBY indicator starts flashing, while
the [Mini Editor] dialog box appears, informing
the program has been successfully downloaded.
(13) Click on the [OK] button in this dialog box.
Turn off the SC3000 and then remove the floppy
disk from the floppy disk drive on the personal
computer.
[ NOTE ]
- It is recommended that the version number of the installed firmware program be checked
when it is upgraded.
- If the ERROR indicator (orange) is illuminated during the firmware program upgrading
procedure, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
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2. Upgrading on MS-DOS
(1) Confirm the SC3000 is securely connected to the personal computer which is to be used for
program upgrading procedure.
(2) Turn on the SC3000, pressing down the STOP button and the FUNCTION button on the front
panel together, and keep them pressed down until all 3 indicators on the front panel are
illuminated and then the ERROR indicator (orange) goes off among them.
Release the buttons.
(3) Turn on the personal computer.
(4) Insert the floppy disk which contains an upgraded firmware program into the floppy disk drive
on the personal computer.
NOTE : The utility software which downloads file data is also contained in this floppy disk.
(5) Change the current directory to the root directory of the floppy disk drive.
Ex. If the root directory of the floppy disk drive is the "A" drive;
1. Enter "A:" and Press the Enter key.
2. Enter "CD \" and Press the Enter key.
(6) Enter "SC3KU" and press the Enter key.
The following message is then displayed.
<<<<<< SC3000 / Program Transmission >>>>>> [ Ver. 1.00 ]

File Name = RINCSRAM. RIN
READY? ( [ 0 ] : START, 1 : JOB END ) =
In "RINCSRAM. RIN", the upgraded firmware program is contained.

(7) Enter "0" and press the Enter key.
The upgraded firmware program then starts to be downloaded, while the displayed value of
"Byte Count" keeps increasing and the READY/DATA indicator on the front panel of the
SC3000 is flashing.
To interrupt this downloading operation, enter "1" and press Enter key.
(8) When it is confirmed the firmware program has been downloaded successfully into the
SC3000, the READY/DATA indiactor stops flashing and the PAGE STANDBY indicator starts
flashing, while the message "Completed ..... hit RETURN/ENTER key!" appears at the bottom
of the screen.
Press the Enter key. The following message then appears again.
<<<<<< SC3000 / Program Transmission >>>>>> [ Ver. 1.00 ]

File Name = RINCSRAM. RIN
READY? ( [ 0 ] : START, 1 : JOB END ) =
(9) Enter "1" and press the Enter key.

Turn off the SC3000 and then remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive on the
personal computer.
[ NOTE ]
- It is recommended that the version number of the installed firmware program be checked
when it is upgraded.
- If the ERROR indicator (orange) is illuminated during the firmware program upgrading
procedure, repeat the procedure from the beginning.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 4-4

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
CONTENTS
1. Requirements and Restrictions .................................................................. 1

1. Common Environment - Windows 3.1 & Macintosh QuickDraw GX ........ 1
2. Windows 3.1 Environment........................................................................ 2
3. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Environment ................................................... 2
2. Error Indicator on Front Panel ....................................................................3
3. Error Messages on PC's Screen .................................................................4
1. Windows 3.1 Screen ..................................................................................4
The printer on LPT1 is out of paper or is not connected to your computer.
The printer on LPT1 is not responding.
Cannot print because an error is found in the current printer settings.
2. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Screen .............................................................5
The document "xxx" uses "xx" paper, which is not stored
in the desktop printer "xxx".
4. Other Operation Troubles ........................................................................... 6
5. Hardware Troubleshooting Flowchart .......................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
1. REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
1. Requirements and Restrictions
1. Common Environment - Windows 3.1 & Macintosh QuickDraw GX
(1)Minimum print margins

When the Risograph video interface specification is "Rev. 4.xx", the minimum print margins,
whose values are given in the chart below, are required by the SC3000 program.
Top Margin 5mm
Side Margin 3mm
Tail Margin 3mm
When it is "Rev. 5.xx" or over, however, the minimum print margins are defined by the
capability of Risographs.
(2)Two different ways of securing a top margin on prints
A top margin on prints is differently secured depending on Risograph models as follows;
- Adding a margin at the leading edge of feeding paper
- Neglecting the print data in the top area of the feeding paper
In the former case, the corresponding edge of the page defined in the application software is
shifted down or to the right and, consequently, the entire print area shifts downward or to the
right.
In the latter case, if the margin specified in the application software is smaller than the non-
printable area, a part of image may be clipped out on the page.
When the top margin is secured When the top margin is secured
by shifting the image down the page; by cutting the image at the top of the page;
SC3000
SC3000
SC3000 - SC3000
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- GR3750 -
GR3750
GR3750 GR3750
Top margin Page outline on Printing paper

the screen outline
(3) Data clearance requirement in cancelling a print job
If a print job is cancelled on the personal computer while it is sending the print data to the
SC3000, it is required to clear the print data stored in the SC3000 by turning off the power.
(4) Tagging user's maintenance requests as master-making error
If a user's maintenance request, i.e. "Replace master roll" or "Empty disposal box"
message, is raised in the Risograph, it is judged as a master-making error in the SC3000.
As a result, if youpress the START button on the front panel of the SC3000 after responding
the request, the SC3000 makes a new master for the same page again.
(5) Neglect of sorting mode setting with RC models
If any RC model is connected to the SC3000, the Sorting mode setting in the [RISO
SC3000 Setup] dialog box (or extension) is neglected even when a sorter is attached to
the RC model. In this case, the Sorting mode is required to be specified on the Risograph
beforehand.
(6) Application software's priority over SC3000 printer driver for identical print condition
When an application software can specify the same print conditions as the SC3000 printer
5-1 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

1. REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
driver, in most cases, priority is given to the application software's setting.
(7) Image shift on custom size paper in PageMaker 5.0

When "Tabloid" or a custom paper size is specified in PageMaker 5.0, image is shifted on
printed copies unless "Manual" is selected for "Tile:" in the [Paper] dialog box under the [Print]
dialog box before clicking on the [Print] button.
2. Windows 3.1 Environment
(1) Precautions on file creation

Before creating a file that is to be printed through the SC3000, set the [Default Printer] option to [RISO
SC3000 RisoRinc Driver on LPT1] in the [Printers] dialog box. Any files that are created with the default
printer which is set to another printer type may not be printed correctly even if the default printer is reset
to [RISO SC3000 RisoRinc Driver on LPT1] after they are created.
(2) Port switching interval in dual port (parallel and serial) application
When the serial port of the SC3000 is connected to the LocalTalk cable for a Macintosh personal
computer,the SC3000 checks data communication status at the serial port for 60 to 180 seconds every
time the power is switched on or every after the Macintosh personal computer sends print data to the
SC3000. In this case, the parallel port of the SC3000 is prevented from receiving print data from a
Windows personal computer during this period.
* The port switching interval is set to "60 sec." at default and can be increased up to "180 sec.".
(3) Restricted number of available custom paper sizes in PageMaker 5.0
The number of available custom paper sizes are limited to "11" in PageMaker 5.0. Besides, in US
-version printer driver, it is limited to "9" because "Tabloid" and "Postcard" have already been registered
as custom paper size there.
(4) Print condition setup in Microsoft Excel
There are the cases in which the print conditions specified in the [RISO SC3000 Setup]
dialog box (or extension) are not applied in printing documents, depending on the route up
to this dialog box in Microsoft Excel platform.
3. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Environment
(1) System requirement

"System 7.5" or a later-version Mac OS is required to be installed in a Macintosh personal computer to
install and enable "QuickDraw GX".
(2) Minimum memory requirement
The total memory volume rendered by the installed RAM and extended (virtual) memory is required to
be more than 60 MB at minimum to guarantee stable system and print performance with QuickDraw
GX.
(3) Requirement in multiple unit installation in a LocalTalk network
When multiple SC3000 units are installed in a LocalTalk network, the respective SC3000 units are
required to be named differently with the dedicated utility software, i.e. "SC3000 Namer", which is
available as spare part.
(4) Incompatibility with QuickDraw printer drivers and fax modem drivers
The QuickDraw printer drivers and fax modem drivers cannot be active on the QuickDraw GX platform.
(5) Paper size selection in feeding paper with the wide edge first
When feeding paper with the wide edge first, it is required to select the paper size tagged "** (Wide)" in
the paper size list and specify the "Landscape" icon as print orientation in an application software.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 5-2

2. ERROR INDICATOR ON FRONT PANEL
(6) Print quantity specification for PDD (Portable Digital Document) files
When printing a PDD file which is created by

the "PDD Maker GX", it is required to specify "1" as number of
copies. If more than "1" is specified as print quantity, a master will
be made for each copy.
2. Error Indicator on Front

Panel
1. If an error or a user’s maintenance request
(“Replace Master Roll” or “Empty Disposal Box”
message) occurs in the Risograph, interrupting its
operation, the ERROR indicator on the front

panel is illuminated.
2. When the Risograph becomes ready for
operation, the PAGE STANDBY indicator starts
flashing, indicating the Risograph is waiting to be
restarted.
There are several ways available for restarting the
Risograph, as described below, according to the
interrupted operation status.
- When an error occurred during printing process;
• Press the START button (or the I/F key on the Risograph) to keep on printing the current
page.
• Press the STOP button to proceed to make amaster for the following page without printing
the remaining copies of the current page.
- When an error occurred during master-making process;
• Press the START button (or the I/F key on the Risograph) to remake a master for the current
page.
• Press the STOP button to proceed to make a master for the following page without printing
the current page.
- When a user’s maintenance request message, i.e. “Replace Master Roll” or “Empty
Disposal Box”, was displayed on the control panel of the Risograph after master-making
process;
• Specify the number of copies required for the current page with numeric keys on the control
panel of the Risograph and press the Start key on the Risograph to keep on printing the
current page.
Press the STOP button to continue the current print job after all copies of the current page are
printed.
• Press the START button (or the I/F key on the Risograph) to remake a master for the current
page.
• Press the STOP button to proceed to make a master for the following page without printing
the current page.
5-3 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

3. ERROR MESSAGES ON PC'S SCREEN
3. The ERROR indicator on the front panel flashes in the following cases;
• The Risograph is not powered on.

• The SC II cable is not securely connected between the SC3000 and the Risograph.
• Another person is using the Risograph off-line.
3. Error Messages on PC's Screen
1. Windows 3.1 Screen
The printer on LPT1 is out of paper or is not connected to your computer.
This message appears when no paper is loaded on the Risograph or when the SC3000 is not
connected to the personal computer properly.
Action
• Add paper on the Paper feed tray of the
Risograph and restart printing.
• Check the Risograph and the network cables
for poor connection and restart printing.
The printer on LPT1 is not responding.
This message appears when the SC3000 has been kept from receiving further data from a
personal computer for a certain period due to full page memory inside.
The SC3000 is led to this condition when it is kept from sending the following pages’ data to the
Risograph for a long time because a large volume of copies are requested to be printed for each
page or the Risograph is kept idle for a long time due to an operation error.
Action
• Click on the [Retry] button in the message box to resume operation after the SC3000 starts
sending the print data filling the page memory inside to the Risograph.
Remark
• If this error message appears frequently, it is recommended to increase the value for
"Transmission Retry" (, which is the interval
allowed for suspension of data transmission) in
the [Printers] dialog box as described below.
< Increasing the value for "Transmission
Retry" >
1.Double-click on the following icons in
order; [Main], [Control Panel] and [Printer].
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 5-4

3. ERROR MESSAGES ON PC'S SCREEN
The [Printer] dialog box then appears.

2. Click on the [Connect...] button. The [Connect] dialog box then appears.
3. Increase the value for "Transmission Retry" in the "Timeouts" box and click on the
[OK] button.
(The value is set at "45" sec. at default.)
Cannot print because an error is found in the current printer settings.
This message appears if the printer settings (paper size, print orientation, printer driver, etc.) in the
application software don't match those in the SC3000 printer driver, i.e. the [RISO SC3000 Setup]
dialog box.
Action
• Change the printer settings in the application software to make them identical with those in
the printer driver or vice versa.
2. Macintosh QuickDraw GX Screen

The document "xxx" uses "xx" paper, which is not stored in the desktop printer "xxx".
Action
1. Click on the [Manually changed to "xx"] radio button in this dialog box.
2. Click on the [Print] button to start printing.
Remark
• This warning dialog box, [Tray Mismatch Alert], appears when paper type is not set at
"unknown" in the [Input Trays Setup] dialog box. Follow the procedure below to correct the
paper type setting.
< Selecting "unknown" as paper type >
5-5 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

4. OTHER OPERATION TROUBLES
1. Click on the desktop printer icon. [Printing] then appears in the menu bar.
2. Select [Input Trays ...] from the [Printing] menu. The [Input Trays Setup] dialog box
then appears.
3. Select [unknown] from the pop-up list in this dialog box and then click on the [OK]
button.
4. Other Operation Troubles

1. The READY/DATA indicator doesn't flash even after the print job finishes in the application
software.
CAUSE The SC3000 cannot receive print data from a personal computer.
1) The printer cable is not securely connected between the SC3000 and the personal
computer.
2) The personal computer's system is not set up for the SC3000, e.g. the [RISO
SC3000] printer driver is not selected for the print job in question.
3) The page memory of the SC3000 is filled with the preceding print data and has no
space for the print data in question.
Wait until the print data filling the page memory is output from the SC3000 to
the Risograph.
2. The READY/DATA indicator keeps on flashing slowly without any printer’s operation even
after the print job finishes in the application software.
CAUSE The SC3000 cannot output the print data received from a personal computer to the
Risograph while the latter is ready to receive it from the former.
1) The printer cable or LocalTalk cable was removed just after a print job started in the
application software. [Printing] is displayed in the Print Manager or "Print queue"
dialog box in this case.
Connect the printer cable or LocalTalk cable and cancel the current print
job in the Print Manager or "Print queue" dialog box. Then turn off the SC3000.
2) The print job was suspended by the personal computer's system. [Pause] or [Hold] is
displayed as printer status in the Print Manager or "Print queue" dialog box.
Select the file name in question and click on the [Restart] button in the Print
Manager or the [Resume] button in the "Print queue" dialog box to resume the
suspended print job.
3) The print job may have been canceled on the way in the application software on the
personal computer.
Turn off the SC3000.
4) The printer settings (paper size, print orientation, printer driver, etc.) in the application
software don't match those in the SC3000 printer driver, i.e. the [RISO SC3000
Setup] dialog box. < only on the Windows 3.1 platform >
Change the printer settings in the application software to make them identical
with those in the printer driver or vice versa, and repeat the print job in question
from the application software.
3. A print job has been suspended and the PAGE STANDBY indicator is flashing.
CAUSE A "Pause" command was recognized in the SC3000 during the print job and the
SC3000 is requesting an instruction on what to do next.
Press one of the following buttons to resume operation according to the
suspended condition : START button (or I/F key on the Risograph), STOP
button or FUNCTION button.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 5-6

4. Page image is not centered or is clipped at an edge.

CAUSE The print condition settings are not correct.
1) The paper size setting in the application software or the [Page Setup] dialog box is
not identical with the actual paper size on the Risograph.
2) The paper feed direction setting in the [Options] or [Page Setup] dialog box doesn't
match the actual one on the Risograph.
CAUSE The print area specified in the application software is beyond the maximum print area of
the Risograph.
Increase the border margins in the application software to contain the page
image within the printable area of the Risograph.
CAUSE There is something wrong with the Print drum in the Risograph.
5. A custom paper size registered in the [Paper Sizes Registration] or [SC3000 Paper Editor]
dialog box doesn't appear in the [Standard Paper Size] list in the [RISO SC3000 Setup]
dialog box or in the pop-up list of the [Paper Type] field in the [Page Setup] dialog box.
CAUSE The [Paper Sizes Registration] dialog
box wasn't closed by clicking on the
[OK] button, or the [SAVE] button was
not selected in the [SC3000 Paper
Editor] dialog box before
clicking on the [Exit] button.
- Operation troubles only on Windows 3.1
platform -
1. Master-making process is repeated for each

copy of the idetical page when printing a single page file.
CAUSE The [Collate Copies] check box is checked in the [Print] dialog box in the application
software.
If the [Collate Copies] check box is checked, print data is sent to the
SC3000 every time the corresponding page is printed on the Risograph, leading the
Risograph to make a master in the same times as a specified number of copies.
2. A master is made for the following page just after it is made for the current one when
printing a multi-page file.
CAUSE The [Collate Copies] check box is checked in the
[Print] dialog box in the application software.
If the [Collate Copies] check box is checked, the
following page data is not kept in the page
memory of the SC3000 until the specified number
of copies are printed for the current page but is
output to the Risograph, requesting a new master
for it, immediately after a master is made for the
current one.
3. Certain files cannot be printed or some fonts in certain files cannot be printed properly.
CAUSE The [RISO SC3000 RisoRinc] printer driver was not selected as "Default Printer" in the
application software whencreating or printing the files.
Some application softwares create files according
to the type of the printer to be used in printing
5-7 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

them. If a different printer driver is selected, therefore, strange printer codes are sent to the
SC3000, which prevents the files from being printed or some fonts from being downloaded to it.
CAUSE A page data of the preceding print job remains in the page memory of the SC3000
because it has been canceled before completed.
In this case, the READY/DATA indicator on the front panel is flashing slowly.
Turn off the power on the SC3000 to clear the remaining page data and then
turn it again.
4. The typefaces of some characters in a file printed through the SC3000 are not the same as
when it is printed on another brand of printer.
CAUSE The file in question is set to use printer's fonts when being printed.
SC3000 (Version 1.0) 5-8

5. HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART
If the "Use printer's fonts" check box is checked and the printer in use has resident
fonts, character codes are output to the printer, in place of bit map data, to use the fonts
installed in the printer itself when printing the corresponding file. If the printer has no
font installed, YES

like SC3000, in this case, Go to the flowchart 2 below.
NO
however, the bit map data of YES inside a personal
the fonts created computer is output regardless
YES
of selection of the "Use NO personal computer, therefore, an identical file are
printed differently between on the
YES
printer's fonts" SC3000 and on
option. a printer with resident fonts. YES
NO
If the
typefaces of the resident
fonts are not the same as

those created inside the
NO
5. Hardware Troubleshooting Flowchart

1. The SC30000 NO doesn't operate.
Are the indicators on the
YES
front panel illuminated?
NO
Is the power cord connected Connect the power cord
securely?
YES
securely. NO The firmware program or the
Is the cooling fan operating? Main PCB is defective.
YES
Download the latest firmware
program into the SC3000.
Does the SC3000 operate NO

correctly? Turn off the power switch,
Replace the Main PCB. remove the Upper body
cover and turn on the
5 -power
9 switch again. SC3000 (Version 1.0)
Is any one of 8 LEDs on
the Main PCB illuminated?

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Copyright : 1998 Riso Kagaku Corporation

RISO INTERNATIONAL GROUP

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[ RISO Kagaku Corp.]

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REFERENCE ADDRESSES FOR

A RISO, INC. Technical Support Operations

B RISO,INC. REPAIR DEPT. Repairs and Warranty

Important Safety Precautions

1. Always disconnect electrical supply before placing hands in the

II. Protection of the machine:

2. Always connect electrical connectors firmly.

I. To avoid electrical failure:

II. Protection of the electrical components:

- Discharge yourself to ground by touching an earthed part of the machine or

Every non-earthed or non-conductive object can carry a static charge, including

1. Hardware Installation ...................................................................................1

SC3000 (Version 1.0)

1. Checking Your SC3000 Package

2. Computer System Requirements

2-1 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

3. Risograph System Requirements

4. Preparing the Risograph

5. Preparing the SC3000

Attachment position when installed laid down

Attachment position when installed upright

SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-2

- Expanding Memory Volume

1. Turn off the power on the SC3000 and then unplug

< Main PCB >

4. Replace the Upper body cover on the SC3000 unit.

2-3 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

6. Connecting the Cables

- With IBM PC or compatible

Risograph's rear panel SC3000 rear panel To the printer connector on

- With Apple Macintosh or compatible

To the external interface

SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-4

2. Software Installation - Windows 3.1

3. Open the [Printers] dialog box.

4. Click on the [Add >>] button.

6. Install the printer driver from the floppy disk.

2-5 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

The names of the folders which contain different

7. Verify the name of the printer driver.

8. Set the added printer driver as [Default

SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2-6

2. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver

The [RISO SC3000 Setup] dialog box then appears.

3. Upgrading the Printer Driver

2-7 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

3. Software Installation - Macintosh QuickDraw GX

1. Installing the Printer Driver

2. Creating "SC3000 Desktop Printer"

2. Select the [SC3000 RisoRinc] icon.

2-9 SC3000 (Version 1.0)

5. Create a desktop printer icon.

Close the [Chooser] dialog box to end this procedure.

[ Changing the Default Printer ]

3. Installing the Paper Editor

SC3000 (Version 1.0) 2 - 10

4. Checking the Version No. of the Printer Driver