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User’s Guide
© 2004 Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc.
2635-A Park Center Drive
Simi Valley, CA 93065
October 2004
338192-001 Revision A
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© 2004 Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced without the express permission of Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc. The material in this document is for informational purposes and is subject to change without notice. Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. No liability is assumed for any damages resulting from the use of the information it contains. TRADEMARK Digital D
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Table of Contents Introduction About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii Manual Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading Paper in Tray 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Loading Paper in Tray 2 or 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Loading Paper into the MBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toner and Developer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 When Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Chapter 5. Troubleshooting What This Chapter Provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Guidelines Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I/O Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3 Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 Appendix C. Paper Specifications Media Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1 General Media Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction About This Manual This manual provides easy access to the information you need to operate the 70 PPM or 92 PPM (Pages Per Minute) laser printer. NOTE: This User’s Guide is intended to be viewed online. When viewing it online, use the bookmarks and page reference links for easy navigation throughout the document. To find out about a specific topic, refer to: n Chapter 1: Printer Overview – For printer components and features. n Chapter 2: Operator Control Panel – To access and us
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Manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: n Bold and Italics are used sparingly for emphasis. n Information you enter: Looks Like This. n Key Names (or Labels): Look Like This. n System messages: Look Like This. n Variable user information: Looks Like This. Pay particular attention to Notes, Cautions, and Warnings. These alert you to critical information, as follows: NOTE: Provides important additional information. CAUTION! Alerts you to an operating procedure, pr
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Customer Support For technical support and other printer information, call: n U.S. and Canada r Technical Services: Contact your local Company Representative or Distributor r On-Site Repair Services: 800-887-8848 r Depot Repair Services: 888-372-6659 (press 1, 4) r Web Site: http://www.rpsa.ricoh.com r Europe: 011 353-1-803-6500 n Or, your local Company Representative or Distributor. Supplies Ordering For ordering printer supplies, call: n U.S. or Canada: 888-372-6659 (press 1, 1) n Europe:
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x Introduction
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Chapter 1 Printer Overview What This Chapter Provides This chapter describes the parts and functions of the printer. n Printer Features n I/O Configurations n Operator Control Panel n Printer Views Printer Overview 1-1
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Printer Features The printer is a high-speed, shared-use laser printer for a 400K/month printing environment. It incorporates a wide variety of features: n High-Speed and High-Quality Printing. r Print speed is up to 70 or 92 pages per minute (ppm), A4/Letter (Simplex) depending on the printer model. r The printing output is at a resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi), assuring razor-sharp graphic and text output, even at very small point sizes. n Flexible Paper Source and Delivery. Paper So
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n Virtual Printer Technology (VPT) – allows a single printer to offer print services, ® or virtual printers, each of which is configured by the Network Administrator. n Web Utilities – for remote access to the printer through the Internet or your company’s Intranet. n Ergonomic operation. r The easy-to-read display clearly shows the operational status of the printer. n Component-based consumables. r User replaceable toner and staples. n High-volume printing. r Three standard paper cassettes wi
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Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel (OCP) is your physical interface to the printer’s features and functions. From the control panel, you can monitor the printer’s operating status and configure the specific printer functions. See Chapter 2 for detailed information about the OCP. 1-4 Printer Overview
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External View of the Printer (70 ppm) The following illustration shows the printer with an Advanced Finisher and High Capacity Feeder installed. Refer to your option-specific User’s Guide for details on other devices. 6. Operator Control 5. Toner Supply Cover Panel 14. Toner Collector 16. Upper Tray Bottle Cover 11. Elevator Tray 4. Multi-bypass Tray 1. Power Switch 3. Vertical Path Cover 10. Switch Back Cover (Not Shown) 2. Front Cover 13. HCF Top 15. Advanced Finisher Cover 9. Tray 3 8. Tra
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External View of the Printer (92ppm) 6. Operator Control 5. Toner Supply Cover Panel 16. Upper Tray 14. Toner Collector 17. Cover Sheet Bottle Cover Feeder 4. Multi-bypass Tray 11. Elevator Tray 1. Power Switch 3. Vertical Path Cover 10. Switch Back Cover (Not Shown) 2. Front Cover 18. Booklet Tray 15. Finisher 13. HCF Top Cover 9. Tray 3 7. Tray 1 8. Tray 2 12. High Capacity Feeder Key Component Description 1 Power Switch Press to turn the printer on and off. Open to replace units, clear pap
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Internal View of the Printer 3. Drum Unit 1. Toner Hopper Unit 2. Drum Center Lock 4. Fuser Latch 6. Developer Duct 5. Fuser Unit 7. TH Handle Key Component Description 1 Toner Hopper Unit Install the toner bottle here. 2 Drum Center Lock Holds the drum in place. 3 Drum Unit OPC drum. 4 Fuser Latch Provides access to the fuser unit. 5 Fuser Unit Fuses the toner on the paper. Mount the developer bottle onto the developer duct to replace 6 Developer Duct consumed developer. 7 TH Handle Handle of
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1-8 Printer Overview
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Chapter 2l Operator Control Panel What This Chapter Provides This chapter contains information on the following topics. n OCP Description n Menu Structure n Using the Menu Screens n Passwords Operator Control Panel 2-1
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OCP Description The Operator Control Panel (OCP) is a touch panel display that you use to set up print options and monitor job and printer status. It is also used by the Network Administrator to configure the printer and by the Service Technician to perform maintenance on the printer. Operator Control Panel 2-2 Operator Control Panel