Ricoh HL-F1, Field Service Manual

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Setting ID Codes to Machines
This machine is assigned unique ID codes (character strings) at the factory. If you replace the main PCB of
the machine, the machine will lose its assigned ID code so that it will not be identified by the connected
PC*.
You need to assign a unique ID code (character string) to the machine according to the procedure given
here. For models covered by this manual, set serial numbers given to individual machines as ID codes.
(* ID codes are essential when more than one machine is connected to a single PC via USB.)
Please check the printer driver of the machine is installed in a host computer before working. When not
installed. Please install a printer driver in a host computer before working.
1. Double-click the brmainte.EXE file (maintenance utility).
2. Select Input Information from Menu. Select the applicable model name.
3. Check the port (USB) which the printer is connected through and click "Serial No." in the lower box.
Enter the serial number (the last nine digits) of the printer into the box at the right hand side and click
the OK button. The serial number is shown in the window, and check that it is correct. The setting of
the serial number is completed.
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