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Mac - Entering a User Code for a Ricoh Printer

This document details how to enter a job code for a Ricoh printer on a Mac.

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Set up Job Code
Hold Print
User Code Configuration


Set up Job Code

In order to set a job code for a Ricoh on a Mac, you need to set a custom preset for the printer. 

1. After installing the printer, open up any program and navigate to:

        1. "File."

        2. "Print."

Screenshot of Mac Homescreen File and Print Tab


Hold Print

1. Select the dropdown menu underneath the Presets dropdown menu and select "Job Log."

Screenshot of Print Settings

2. Under User ID, enter an identifiable name. It can be your campus username or just your first name if you are in a small department. 

3. Under Job Type you can select either "Normal Print" or "Hold Print."

        a. Normal Print prints as soon as you send the job.

        b Hold Print send the job to the printer, but it doesn't print until you release it from the control panel of the device. This is useful if you are in a large area.

Screenshot of Print Settings


User Code Configuration

In the same screen as above:

        1. Check the box to Enable User Code.

        2. Enter in your assigned user code.

Screenshot of Print Settings

2. Select "Job Log" and select "Printer Features."

Screenshot of Print Settings

3. It is highly recommended you change Color Mode to "Black and White." This saves your department money and you can always come back and change it to "Color" as needed.

Screenshot of Printer Settings

4. Under Presets, select "Save Current Settings as Preset..."

Screenshot of Printer Settings

5. Make a name:

        1. Type in an informative preset name. Generally, the printer queue name and Black Only (if you set it above to black only) will suffice.

        2. Select "Okay."

Screenshot of Printer Settings

6. Print a test document.  This will save the preset as the new default for that printer.

Screenshot of Printer Settings



KeywordsRicoh, job, code, printer, Mac   Doc ID22592
OwnerZachary G.GroupUW Green Bay
Created2012-02-08 17:12:53Updated2023-08-28 08:02:42
SitesUW Green Bay
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