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Printing to the EarthLab Printer

For Windows Computers

  1. Download the most recent driver installer from Ricoh:
  2. Locate the Ricoh Installer file in your Downloads folder, and double click it:
  3. Click ‘Unzip’ in the Window that opens. This will extract the driver to your hard drive at c:\temp\
  4. Open File Manager and type C:\temp\ into the address bar, double click on the folder that was created. You should see several files:
  5. Double Click on the Setup program, and click through the License
  6. Select ‘Network’ for the setup method:
  7. When asked to Select a device, click the buttons that says ‘Click if you cannot find the device’
  8. Select ‘Specify an IP Address’ and click ‘Next’:
  9. Type in the IP Address that is printed on a label on the printer or see the list at the bottom of this page:
  10. Click ‘Search.’ Your printer should show up in the list of available printers. Make sure it is selected then click ‘Next’
  11. Type in a unique name for your printer to help you identify it, then click ‘Next’:
  12. The driver installation will complete, click ‘Next’ then ‘Finish and you will now be able to print to your printer

For Mac Computers

  • Click the Apple Logo, and select System Preferences
  • Navigate to the ‘Printers and Scanners’ Settings pane
  • Click ‘Add Printer, Scanner or Fax…’
  • Click the ‘Globe’ icon in the Add Printer box
  • For Address, enter the IP Address printed on a label on your printer
  • For Protocol, select ‘HP Jetdirect – Socket’
  • Enter a memorable name for the printer. The Location should fill out automatically
  • Select ‘Generic PostScript Printer’ in the final dropdown and click ‘Add’

IP Address for the EarthLab Printer

When prompted for an IP Address in the steps above, use: 10.158.172.128