Using the Printer via Network Connection from a Macintosh

Note that the GX e2600 cannot be connected to networks.

Connect the printer to the network in advance and switch it on.
Specify the printer's IP address on its control panel in advance.

On the [Apple] menu, click [System Preferences...], and then click the [Print & Fax] in the [System Preferences] dialog box.
The [Print & Fax] appears.
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the [Utilities] folder in the [Applications] folder.
The [Printer List] appears.
Click [].
The add printer screen appears.
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [Add Printer...] on the [Printers] menu or [Add] on the toolbar.
The [Printer Browser] appears.
On the add printer screen, click [IP].
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [IP Printer] in the [Printer Browser] dialog box.
From the [Protocol] pop-up menu, select [Line Printer Daemon - LPD].
You can also select [HP Jetdirect - Socket].
In the [Address:] field, enter the IP address of the printer you want to use.
Select [Select a driver to use...] in the [Print Using] field, and then select a printer in the list.
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, select [RICOH] in the [Printer Using] field, and then select a printer in the [Model Name] list.
Click [Add].
When using options, select the option in [Installable Options], and then click [Continue].
The IP address of the registered printer appears in [Print & Fax].
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, the IP address of the registered printer appears in [Printer List].
On the [System Preferences] menu, click [Quit System Preferences].
The [System Preferences] closes.
Under Mac OS X 10.3.x - 10.4.x, click [Quit Printer Setup Utility] on the [Printer Setup Utility] menu.
The [Printer Setup Utility] closes.

To make fine adjustments to print quality, set [Adjust Color Density...] before using the printer.
If printing is too slow with protocol [LPD (Line Printer Daemon)], select protocol [HP Jetdirect - Socket].

For details about setting [Adjust Color Density...], see the printer driver Help.