This guide is intended to help Windows users install Ricoh print drivers manually. An easier and faster option is to use the Ricoh Auto Installer but if you insist see below.
Again the Ricoh Auto Installer performs each step automatically with one click.
How to steps
- Download the print drivers directly from Ricoh's website. If the Ricoh website is unavailable, you can download the latest Ricoh print drivers here.
- Extract the print drivers.
- Install the print drivers and create the print queue.
Step 1. Download OEM Print Drivers
Go to https://www.ricoh-usa.com/en/support-and-download enter your Model Number and click search.
Select the Model.
Click Agree on the agreement.
Select your operating system and select the recommended Ricoh Universal PCL6 driver.
The recommended driver is the Ricoh Universal PCL6 but the other drivers listed might be a better fit depending on what you're printing.
Step 2. Extract the Print Drivers
- Go to your Downloads folder, open the exectuable file, copy the Unzip it to folder PATH (You'll need this next) and click Unzip .
Depending on your web browser and/or download settings, once you download the print drivers the may or may not appear in your downloads folder. The browser may also ask you to immediately run the file. If you have issues finding the file that you just downloaded, click on view downloads from the web browser file menu.
Step 3. Install Print Drivers & Create Print Queue
Go to your Control Panel and click on Devices and Printers.
Click on Add Printer.
Select The printer and want isn't listed.
Select Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname and hit Next.
Select Device type: TCP/IP Device enter the Hostname or IP address and uncheck Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use and hit Next.
Select Have Disk and hit Next.
Past file path from when you ran the exectuable to extract the print drivers and click OK.
Select Disk 1 select oemsetup.inf and click Next.
Select the RICOH PCL6 UniviersalDriver V4.29 and click Next .
Enter a desired Printer Name and click Next .
Next the Add Printer Wizard will ask you if you want to share the printer with other computers and then Finish. Its to your discresion
It takes about 5 minutes for an above average user to install 1 print driver. Save yourself some time and just use the Ricoh Auto Installer.
Troubleshooting
Whats my IP Address?
Go to the Home Screen and click on Settings.
Click on Machine Features.
Click on System Settings.
Click on the Interface Settings and select Machine IPv4
Change default print settings
Go to your Control Panel and click on Devices and Printers.
Right click on the printer and select Printer Properties.
Select the Advanced tab and select Printing Defaults.
Make your changes and click Ok.
