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The printers should be preconfigured on all managed IT computers but if you use a self-managed machine, you will have to set up the printers manually.
The printers should be preconfigured on all managed IT computers but if you use a self-managed machine, you will have to set up the printers manually.


== How to install Ricoh C4504 / C4510 on Linux ==
== How to install Ricoh C4504 / C4510 printer on Linux ==
You will need to install the <code>system-config-printer</code> package for your distro and then configure the printer using this utility.
You will need to install the <code>system-config-printer</code> and CUPS packages for your distro and then configure the printer manually. Depending on your distribution, you'll have to install this package with some additional dependencies.
 
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==== Fedora / Red Hat ====
!Distro
Install the following packages: <code>dnf -y install system-config-printer cups-client samba-client</code>
!Command
 
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==== Ubuntu / Debian-based ====
|Fedora / Red Hat
Install the following packages: <code>apt install system-config-printer cups-client smbclient samba</code>
|<code>dnf -y install system-config-printer cups-client samba-client</code>
 
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==== NixOS ====
|Ubuntu / Debian-based
Add in the <code>system-config-printer</code> package to your <code>systemPackages</code> list and then run <code>nixos-switch rebuild</code>.
|<code>apt install system-config-printer cups-client smbclient samba</code>
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|NixOS
|Add in the <code>system-config-printer</code> package to your <code>systemPackages</code> list and then run <code>nixos-switch rebuild</code>.
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=== Add the printer queue ===
=== Add the printer queue ===
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Next, when asked to choose a driver, specify the PPD file for the C4510. This is available from: https://www.openprinting.org/download/PPD/Ricoh/PDF/Ricoh-IM_C4510_PDF.ppd
Next, when asked to choose a driver, specify the PPD file for the C4510. This is available from: https://www.openprinting.org/download/PPD/Ricoh/PDF/Ricoh-IM_C4510_PDF.ppd


Configure the printer with 'Finisher SR3310' and no other installable options.
Configure the printer with '''Finisher SR3310''<nowiki/>' and no other installable options.


Do not print a test page. Instead, finish the setup first and then submit a test page. This is because you need to authenticate for the print job to submit properly which won't happen until you finish the printer setup.
Do not print a test page. Instead, finish the setup first and then submit a test page. This is because you need to authenticate for the print job to submit properly which won't happen until you finish the printer setup.


After you submit a print job, open the print queue and click on 'Authenticate'. When prompted to log in, enter your UCIT credentials. If authentication fails, try adding a '<code>uc/</code>' prefixed to your username (Eg. '<code>uc/username</code>').
After you submit a print job, open the print queue and click on 'Authenticate'. When prompted to log in, enter your UCIT credentials. If authentication fails, try adding a '<code>uc/</code>' prefixed to your username (Eg. '<code>uc/username</code>').
== How to install Ricoh C4504 / C4510 on MacOS ==
Open '''System Preferences''' by clicking on the Apple icon on the top left and clicking 'System Preferences'.
Click on '''Printers & Scanners'''.
Click on the '''+''' icon to add a printer.
If you do not see a '''Advanced''' button, right click on the bar and select '''<nowiki/>'Customize Toolbar...''''
Drag the Advanced button to the toolbar.
Click on the '''Advanced''' button.
=== Add the Staff / Student queue ===
The Staff / Student follow-me print queue allows you to print to any printer on campus. You must manually release the job at the printer using your OneCard.
To add a Follow-Me print queue, set the printer options to the following:
* Type: '''Windows printer via spoolss'''
* Device: '''Another Device'''
* URL: <code>smb://itctspcp01.uc.ucalgary.ca/Staff</code>
* Use: ''Select'' '''RICOH MP C4510 PS'''. If you do not see this option, download and install it from Ricoh's Website: http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/apc/model/imc2010/imc2010.htm


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 23:04, 22 August 2023

The University of Calgary's managed IT printers are all Ricoh printers. The printers are currently C4504 (pre-2023) and is currently transitioning to C4510 (post 2023).

The printers should be preconfigured on all managed IT computers but if you use a self-managed machine, you will have to set up the printers manually.

How to install Ricoh C4504 / C4510 printer on Linux

You will need to install the system-config-printer and CUPS packages for your distro and then configure the printer manually. Depending on your distribution, you'll have to install this package with some additional dependencies.

Distro Command
Fedora / Red Hat dnf -y install system-config-printer cups-client samba-client
Ubuntu / Debian-based apt install system-config-printer cups-client smbclient samba
NixOS Add in the system-config-printer package to your systemPackages list and then run nixos-switch rebuild.

Add the printer queue

Run system-config-printer from the Terminal.

Click on 'Add' and select 'Network Printer -> Find Network Printer -> Windows Printer via SAMBA'.

In the SMB Printer dialog:

  • Enter smb://itctspcp01.uc.ucalgary.ca/Staff. If you are a student, you must use the Student queue (cost per use applies) smb://uc/itctspcp06.uc.ucalgary.ca/Student.
  • Select 'Prompt user if authentication is required'

Next, when asked to choose a driver, specify the PPD file for the C4510. This is available from: https://www.openprinting.org/download/PPD/Ricoh/PDF/Ricoh-IM_C4510_PDF.ppd

Configure the printer with 'Finisher SR3310' and no other installable options.

Do not print a test page. Instead, finish the setup first and then submit a test page. This is because you need to authenticate for the print job to submit properly which won't happen until you finish the printer setup.

After you submit a print job, open the print queue and click on 'Authenticate'. When prompted to log in, enter your UCIT credentials. If authentication fails, try adding a 'uc/' prefixed to your username (Eg. 'uc/username').

How to install Ricoh C4504 / C4510 on MacOS

Open System Preferences by clicking on the Apple icon on the top left and clicking 'System Preferences'.

Click on Printers & Scanners.

Click on the + icon to add a printer.

If you do not see a Advanced button, right click on the bar and select 'Customize Toolbar...'

Drag the Advanced button to the toolbar.

Click on the Advanced button.

Add the Staff / Student queue

The Staff / Student follow-me print queue allows you to print to any printer on campus. You must manually release the job at the printer using your OneCard.

To add a Follow-Me print queue, set the printer options to the following:

See also