Posted by To use your Ricoh printer effectively, ensuring its connection is vital. Otherwise, the printer shows offline. You can easily connect to a Ricoh printer online with a wired or wireless connection. After it is connected, add the printer to your computer. The process to connect a Ricoh printer can seem overwhelming if you don’t know or follow the right steps. This post will explain the exact process, so you don’t have any doubts in your mind.
How to Connect Ricoh Printer Online?
Connect your printer via Ethernet or wireless connection. The instructions for both these methods are given below.
Connecting Ricoh Printer via Ethernet (Wired Connection)
- Power on the printer. Ensure your Ricoh printer is turned on.
- Connect the Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the printer.
- Connect the other end of the cable to your network device (e.g., router, switch, or hub).
- Verify the Connection.
- Check the LEDs on the Ethernet port. An orange light indicates 100BASE-TX operation.
- A green light indicates 10BASE-T operation.
Connecting Ricoh Printer via Wi-Fi (Wireless Connection)
- Access the printer’s control panel. To do so, press the ‘User Tools/Counter’ key on the main screen.
- Select ‘System Settings’.
- Navigate to Interface Settings by clicking its tab.
- Configure the IP address. For a Static IP Address, select ‘Change Machine IPv4 Address’.
- Choose ‘Specify’ to manually set the IP address.
- Enter the desired IP address and subnet mask.
- Press ‘OK’.
- For a dynamic IP address, select ‘Change Machine IPv4 Address’.
- Choose ‘Auto-Obtain DHCP’ to have the IP address automatically assigned by your router or server.
- Press ‘OK.’
- Now, connect to your Wi-Fi network.
- On the printer’s control panel, navigate to ‘Settings.’
- Tap ‘Network/Ports’ followed by ‘Wireless.’
- Now, tap ‘Setup’ on the printer panel.
- Press ‘*’ to initiate the setup.
- Select your Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
How to Add Ricoh Printer to Computer
After connecting your printer using wired or wireless connection, you must add it. Here are the simple steps for it:
- Tap the Windows Start Button
- Type Control Panel on the search box or click its icon if it shows.
- Now, select ‘Hardware and Sound.’
- Pick ‘Devices and Printers.’
- Tap ‘Add a printer’ followed by ‘The printer I want isn’t listed.’
- Choose the option ‘Add a printer using an IP address or hostname.’
- Choose ‘Next’ and type your IP address.
- Select a printer driver. Click ‘Next.’
- Choose ‘Use the print driver that is currently installed (recommended)’ and proceed.
- Type your printer name and choose a printer sharing option.
- Tap ‘Next’ and ‘Finish.’
Concluding Words
Use the instructions above to quickly connect your Ricoh printer online. There are two ways of doing so and you can choose a specific method based on your needs and printer model. If you face an issue, contact Ricoh Printer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to connect Ricoh printer to computer via USB?
Connect the USB cable to the Ricoh printer’s ports.
Link the opposite end’s flat connector to your device such as your PC’s USB interface, or a USB hub. The Ricoh printer is now connected to your computer.
2. How to connect Ricoh printer to mobile?
Download the Ricoh Smart Device Connector from the App Store or Google Play. Then use it to access a RICOH multifunction printer (MFP) or projector. Ensure that you register it with a smart device via NFC.
3. How to connect a Ricoh printer to a LAN network?
After attaching the LAN cable to the printer, configure the IP address and additional parameters to establish a connection to the computer’s Local Area Network (LAN). Configuration can be done manually in System Settings or through the Wizard format (Settings).