Starting and stopping the RICOH ProcessDirector service

The RICOH ProcessDirector service includes all components needed to process jobs through workflow, such as the primary server, local secondary servers, the UI application, and the information center. By default, the RICOH ProcessDirector service starts automatically when the system starts.
You might need to stop and restart the service manually if there are errors or network difficulties.

To start or stop the RICOH ProcessDirector service:

  1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
  2. Click Administrative Tools.
  3. Double-click Services.
  4. Select RICOH ProcessDirector. In the Action menu:

    • Click Stop if the service is currently running.

    • Click Start to start the service.

Related information:

Disabling objects
Primary server
Moving to RICOH ProcessDirector from InfoPrint Manager
External steps
Assigning workflows
Backing up and restoring RICOH ProcessDirector data
Parent topic: Starting, stopping, and uninstalling