I cannot define a network printer RICOH.

[Eduard Pinales]

I want to define a printer ricoh like a network printer, but I cannot, because it gives error me, I have always defined printing HP laserjet but these are giving problems to me, I do not have drivers in the list of this printer. how I install the drivers about this printers ?

the error is the following one:

Enter the network printer name or IP address (q - quit): IP

!! No response from IP !!
... (trying to ping IP)


The HP JetDirect Printer Installer for Unix can ping the device.
The problem may be:
* incorrect GET community name!
* it is not a network printer!
* other.

[OldSchool · Accepted solution]

"the error is the following one:

Enter the network printer name or IP address (q - quit): IP

!! No response from IP !!
... (trying to ping IP)"

huh? did you really create an entry in DNS or hosts file that defines printer named "IP" at a specific address. Of course, if you "munged" the above to not show the IP, then its possible that the card isn't set to the correct IP or it may not be JetDirect compatible.

at the "Enter the network printer....." prompt, its expecting either the valid IP address of the printer or a name that will resolve to that address.

Once that is correct, you can proceed. Also, once it answers the ping, you can ignore the error messages related to "get community name" and continue on..

All the above is predicated on the Ricoh having a JetDirect compatible network card installed.

As for what model script will work, its entirely possible that, depending upon the model, this may never work. Depends on if its a "windows only" / GDI printer, or ??? Insufficient information to determine, as there are many ricoh models

[Eduard Pinales]

thanks OldSchool,

The printer model is Ricoh Aticio MP4000.

yes i created an entry in /etc/hosts file that defines printer name "IP" really.

I always define other printers model by sam as following :

Printers and Plotters --> Printers and Plotters -->LP Spooler -->Printers and Plotters -->

all defines printer appear --> then Actions ---> Add Network-Based Printer/Plotter.

and follow the step.

i cannot define that printer, because give an error when put the Ip or named define in /etc/hosts file.

one question....

Firts, I have the install any drivers or patch to define this printers ?

[Eduard Pinales]

Pardon for my bad english.

[OldSchool]

"The HP JetDirect Printer Installer for Unix can ping the device.
The problem may be:
* incorrect GET community name!
* it is not a network printer!
* other. "

Ok, the PING succeeded. You should be able to ignore the error above and continue.....

[Eduard Pinales]

OK. thanks for help me.