Ricoh SP4100N Operating Instructions

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    Instructions Hardware Guide 1 Guide to the Printer 2 Installing Options 3 Connecting the Printer 4 Configuration 5 Paper and Other Media 6 Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 7 Cleaning the Printer 8 Adjusting the Printer 9 Troubleshooting 10 Removing Misfed Paper 11 Appendix Read this manual
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    manual contains detailed instructions and notes on the operation and use of this machine. For your safety and benefit, read this manual carefully before using the machine. Keep this manual driver's licenses. The preceding list is meant as a guide . PCL® IPS-PRINT Printer Language Emulation Copyright
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    TABLE OF CONTENTS Positions of WARNING and CAUTION labels 5 Manuals for This Printer...7 How to Read This Manual...8 Symbols...8 Description for the Specified Model...9 Installing the Operating Instructions...10 1. Guide to the Printer Exterior...11 Inside...13 Control Panel...14 2. Installing
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    Supported by this Printer...82 Print Area...83 Loading Paper...85 Loading Paper in Tray 1 and the Optional Paper Feed Unit 85 Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray...94 Loading Envelopes...100 Switching Between Paper Trays...105 6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge
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    169 When "Remove Misfeed Paper Exit Cover" Appears 171 When "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears 181 11. Appendix Moving and Transporting the Printer...185 Moving the Printer...185 Consumables...187 Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge)...187 Maintenance Kit...188 Specifications...189 Mainframe
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    Options...192 INDEX...197 4
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    the positions shown below. For safety, please follow the instructions and handle the machine as indicated. AUB050S Do not incinerate toner or toner containers. Toner dust may cause flashback when exposed to open flames. The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts with this label
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    The inside of this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts with this label (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns. 6
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    machine, be sure to read this. Quick Installation Guide Contains procedures for removing the printer from its box, connecting it to a computer, and installing its driver. Hardware Guide (This manual) Contains information about paper and procedures such as installing options, replacing consumables
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    to when using the machine, and explanations of likely causes of paper misfeeds, damage to originals, or loss of data. Be sure to read these explanations. Indicates supplementary explanations of the machine's functions, and instructions on resolving user errors. This symbol is located at the end
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    Description for the Specified Model In this manual, the following items explain about the printer for the specified models: This explains about the 220-240 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. This explains about the 120 V model printer. Read if you purchase this model. • You can
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    "Setup.exe" to start the installation. • To uninstall the Operating Instructions Manual, select [Programs] in the [Start] menu, select your printer driver, and then click [uninstall]. You can uninstall each Operating Instructions separately. • If you are using an unsupported Web browser and the
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    tray to print onto thick paper, OHP transparencies, adhesive labels, envelopes as well as plain paper. When printing on custom paper size, printer driver settings are required. Up to 100 sheets of plain paper (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) can be loaded. See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer
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    at a time. Clean the friction pad when more than one sheet of paper is fed into the printer. Also, replace the friction pad when the message "Replace Maintenance Kit", appears. 13. Paper Tray Cover Prevents paper inside the tray from getting dirty. 14. Power Port Connect the power cable to this
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    of the printer. 3. Guide Board Open this board to remove misfed paper. 4. Registration Roller Feeds the paper. If it becomes dirty, clean it. See p.129 "Cleaning the Printer". 5. Transfer Roller Cover Open this cover when replacing a transfer roller. 6. Transfer Roller When "Replace Maintenance Kit
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    5. [Online] key Press this key to switch the printer between online and offline. 6. [Job Reset] key When the printer is online, press this key to cancel any ongoing print jobs. See "Canceling a Print job", Software Guide. 7. [Form Feed] key If the printer is offline, press this key to print all the
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    Control Panel 8. [Menu] key Press this key to make and check the current printer settings. 9. [Escape] key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display. 1 10. [ Enter] key Press this key to execute menu items
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    1. Guide to the Printer 1 16
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    printer performance and have an expanded variety of features 2 to use. • Before installing options, the machine should be turned off and unplugged for at least an hour. Components List The following is a list of options for this printer. • Paper Feed Unit TK1030 • Envelope Feeder Type 400 • AD1000
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    can be loaded. 2. Attach the envelope feeder (Envelope Feeder Type 400). Replace the paper tray of the optional feeder with the envelope feeder. 2 3. Take out the controller board from the printer. 4. Remove all the SDRAM module before installing the hard disk drive. 5. Install the hard disk
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    that slides into the optional paper feed unit. Without the optional paper feed unit, the Envelope Feeder cannot be used. • Your printer can accommodate two optional paper feed units. The envelope feeder unit can be used in "Tray 2" and "Tray 3". The main unit's feed tray (Tray 1) cannot be used for
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    controller board This section describes handling the controller board when installing options. If you slide out the controller board to install units, carefully read the instruction to re-install the controller board. 20
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    Available Options • The following may occur if the controller board is not properly installed: • all control panel indicators are lit. • no control panel indicators is lit. • the error message appears on the display. 2 21
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    model code. • Before using the new paper feed unit, you must make settings in the printer driver. 1. Check the package contains the following: Paper Feed Unit (including a paper tray) ZKDX210J 2. Turn off the power of the printer, and then unplug the printer's power cable and the interface cable
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    TK1030 2 ZKDX390J 4. Align the holes over the pins, and then lower the printer gently onto the paper feed unit. There are three pins on the top of the paper feed unit that point straight up. On the bottom of the printer, there are three holes. AUB100S AUB200S 5. Attach the interface cable to the
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    Tray 2)" or "Paper Feed Unit (Tray 2)", "Paper Feed Unit (Tray 3)" for "Connection Equipment" on the configuration page. • If the paper properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • To attach two paper feed units at the same time, first stack them one
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    to topple. • The tray of the upper optional paper feed unit (Tray 2) is beneath the standard paper tray (Tray 1). 2 • Your printer can accommodate two optional paper feed units. The envelope feeder unit can be used in "Tray 2" and "Tray 3". The main unit's feed tray (Tray 1) cannot be used for
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    feeder, and slide it carefully into the paper feed until it stops. 2 ZKEP340E • This unit is a tray that slides into the optional paper feed unit. Without the optional paper feed unit, this Envelope Feeder cannot be used. • Keep the removed paper tray with paper in a cool dark place. • p.85 "Loading
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    physical shocks. • Before using the new hard disk drive, be sure to make the settings in the printer driver. 1. Check the package contains the following: Hard Disk Drive ZKDX220J 2. Turn off the power of the printer, and then unplug the power cable. 3. Remove the two screws and the cover of the hard
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    insert the hard disk drive while aligning it with the top and bottom rails in the printer until it stops. 2 AUB216S 5. Fasten the two screws to fix the hard disk drive even after reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. 28
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    the memory unit. • Do not subject the memory unit to physical shocks. • Before using the new memory unit, Be sure to make settings in the printer driver. • Remove the default SDRAM module (64 MB) before installing the optional SDRAM module. 1. Turn off the power of the
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    2. Installing Options 4. Pull the handle, and then slide the controller board out. 2 AUB204S 5. Place the controller board on a flat surface. The Memory Unit is installed in the slot shown in the illustration below. AUB504S 6. Replacing the default SDRAM module, press down the levers on both sides
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    it down until it clicks. 2 AUA024S 8. Match the controller board to the top and bottom rail using the " " mark, and then slide it into the printer slowly until it stops. AUB207S 9. Push the handle of the controller board until it clicks. AUB208S 31
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    2. Installing Options 10. Fasten the controller board to the printer with the two screws. 2 AUB209S • Use a coin or If you cannot install it properly even after reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • Install the controller board carefully to prevent any malfunction. • "
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    shocks. 1. Check the package contains the following: IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit AUB247S 1. Interface Unit 2. Card 3. Antenna 4. Antenna Cap 2. Turn off the power of the printer, and then unplug the power cable and the interface cable. 33
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    2. Installing Options 3. Remove the two screws and the cover of the IEEE 802.11b interface unit mounting bracket. 2 AUB210S The removed cover is not used when installing the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. Keep it for possible future use. 4. Attach the IEEE 802.11b interface unit. Insert the end of the
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    Attaching IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit 6. Attach the antenna to the card with the label facing down and the uneven side of the antenna facing up. 2 AET096S 7. Insert the card slowly into the interface unit with the label facing down and the uneven black antenna surface facing up until it stops.
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    you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. 2 • You need to make settings with the control panel before ". • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. • p.61 "IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration" 36
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    touch the inside of the controller board compartment. Doing so may cause a malfunction or a burn. 2 • The printer's ethernet and USB ports are not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer. Instead, you can use the ethernet port and USB port mounted on the board. • Before
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    2. Installing Options 3. Disconnect the cables from the Ethernet port and the USB port of the printer, and cover each port with its protective cap. 2 AUB237S 4. Remove the two screws and the cover of the Gigabit Ethernet board mounting bracket. AUB210S The
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    not installed properly, reinstall it following this procedure. If you cannot install it properly even after attempting reinstallation, contact your sales or service representative. • You need to make settings with the control panel before using the Gigabit Ethernet board. For details, see "Ethernet
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    the optional cards from physical shocks. • Using the upper slot is recommended for inserting the cards. 2 • Do not touch the optional cards while the printer is in use. It may come loose, even if pushed only slightly. 1. Check the package contains the following: AET104S 2. Turn off the power
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    Attaching Optional Cards 4. Carefully insert the optional card into the upper slot, until the card clicks into the place. 2 AUB219S 5. Reattach the cover over the optional card. Fasten the screw to secure the cover. AUB220S 41
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    2. Installing Options Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit) • If you attach the duplex unit and the paper feed unit, the paper feed unit must be attached prior to attaching the duplex unit. 2 • Check the printer nameplate to confirm the model code. 1. Check the contents of the box for the following
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    Attaching AD1000 (Duplex Unit) 2 4. Open the rear cover. AUB222S AUB225S 5. Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. AUB234S Proceed to step 7 if the paper tray cover is not installed. 43
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    2. Installing Options 6. Pull the bottom of the paper tray cover ( ) up slightly, and then remove the paper tray cover ( ), in the order shown in the illustration. 2 AUB244S 7. Push in the duplex unit along the rails at the back of the printer. AUB226S 8. Push the duplex unit securely into the
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    about adjusting the registration of the trays, see "Adjusting Tray Registration". • The rear cover of the printer is not used with the duplex unit attached, keep it for possible future use. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. • p.141 "Adjusting Tray Registration" 2 45
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    2. Installing Options 2 46
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    and other network devices before connecting the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX cable to the printer's Ethernet port. Alternatively, the optional Gigabit Ethernet board, which supports 1000BASE-T, is available. 3 • Use shielded Ethernet cable. Unshielded cables create electromagnetic interference that could
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    using the Gigabit Ethernet cable, attach one ferrite core at the printer end of the Ethernet cable, and attach the other ferrite core about • The printer's Ethernet and USB ports are not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer. • "Network Connection", Software Guide. •
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    Connection 3 AUB065S 1. Yellow: comes on when 100BASE-TX is being used. It comes off when 10BASE-T is being used. 2. Green: comes on when the printer is properly connected to the network. For the Gigabit Ethernet board AUB066S 1. Yellow: comes on 100BASE-TX is being used. 2. Green: comes on when
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    . AUB243S The printer's Ethernet and USB ports are not available when the Gigabit Ethernet board is attached to the printer. 3. Connect the opposite end's flat connector to devices such as your computer's USB interface, or a USB hub. • "Installing the Printer Driver Using USB", Software Guide. 50
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    • p.37 "Attaching Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A" USB Connection 3 51
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    The parallel interface cable is not supplied with the printer. • The printer's parallel connection is a standard bidirectional interface that requires of the computer's parallel port: DC 5 V (max.) 1. Turn off the printer and computer. 2. Connect the cable to the interface socket of the IEEE 1284
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    Web browser to make IP address-related settings in a TCP/IP-capable environment. • Configure the printer for the network using the control panel. • The following table shows the control panel settings and their automatically. • Make this setting only when it is necessary. See Software Guide. 53
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    4. Configuration 1. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S 4 The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Network Setup], and then press the [ Enter] key. 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to
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    ] key to display [IPv4 Settings], and then press the [ Enter] key. To get the IP address for the printer, contact your network administrator. 9. To specify the IP Address, Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [IPv4 confirm the settings made. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. 55
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    4. Configuration Using DHCP - Detecting the Network Address Automatically • When you use this printer in DHCP environment, select [DHCP] following this procedure. • When [DHCP] is selected, you cannot make settings for the following items: • IPv4 Address • Subnet Mask • Gateway
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    Off], and then press the [ Enter] key. The address will be detected by the printer. The default setting is [On]. 7. Press the [Online] key. 4 The initial screen the settings made. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. Making Network Settings for Using NetWare If you use NetWare,
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    the [ Enter] key. 6. Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. 7. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. 58
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    Speed Set the access speed for Ethernet. Confirm your network environment, and then select a speed that matches it using the following table. Printer Router/HUB 10Mbps Half 10Mbps Full D. D. 100Mbps Half 100Mbps Full Auto Select D. D. 10 Mbps half duplex - - - 10 Mbps full duplex
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    connected, select which interface you want to use under [LAN Type]. • For details about printing the configuration page, see "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation
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    IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN) Configuration Configure the printer to use IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN). The following table shows the control panel settings and their default values. These items appear in the [Host
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    mode of IEEE 802.11b can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web browser, and "Configuring the Network Interface Board", Software Guide. 6. If [802.11 Ad hoc] or [Ad hoc] is selected for [Comm. Mode], set the channel to use for transmission. Confirm the network administrator
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    using, select the appropriate transmitting speed. 10. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. 4 • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. Setting SSID If [Infrastructure] or [802.11 Ad hoc] is selected for [Comm. Mode], set SSID to use for transmission. Consult your
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    made. • SSID can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see the Web Image Monitor Help, and "Configuring the Network Interface Board", Software Guide. • WEP key can also be set using a Web browser. For details, see Web Image Monitor Help. • For details about printing the configuration page
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    Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN Setting a WEP key In the case of using a WEP key on a network, activate the WEP setting to be used for communication along with WEP. • When activating the WEP Setting, you must enter the WEP key. 1. Press the [Menu] key.
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    to be used for communication along with WEP. • Confirm the network administrator for the WEP Key to use. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. • Web Image Monitor Help Setting WPA In the case of using WPA on a network, activate the WPA setting to be used for communication along with
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    Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN • For setting WPA, installing the optional HDD or the optional Data Storage Card is required. 1. Press the [Menu] key. 4 AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Host Interface], and then press the [ Enter] key. 3. Press the [
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    the access point and client. Enter Pre-Shared Key .using between 8 and 63 ASCII characters. • WPA2 WPA2 is an expanded version of WPA that fully supports IEEE802.11i. Wait for 2 seconds, the display returns to the [WPA] menu. 68
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    Setting Security Method of Wireless LAN 10. Press the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. 11. Print a configuration page to confirm the settings made. • "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. 4 69
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    . • "Protection Using Encryption", Software Guide. • "Using Web Image Monitor", Software Guide. Installing a Site Certificate 1. Access the Web browser. For details about the login user name and password, consult your administrator. 3. Enter "http://(printer's address)/" in the address bar of
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    printer's address)/" in the address bar of a Web browser. 3. Enter your user name and password, and then click [Login]. For details about the login click [Install]. 13. Using a text editor, open the "CA Signified Certificate" downloaded in step 11, and then copy over all the text. 14. In the [
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    Items of WPA 1. Start your Web browser. 2. Enter "http://(printer's address)/" in the address bar of a Web browser. 3. Enter your login user name and password, and then click [Login]. For details about the login user name and password, consult your administrator. 4. Click [Configuration], and
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    Web Image Monitor. • If there is a problem with settings, you might not be able to communicate with the printer. To identify the problem, open the Web Image Monitor system log or print a network summary. • If you cannot identify the problem, reset the printer interface to normal, and then repeat
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    4. Configuration 4 74
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    and Other Media Supported by This Printer This section describes the paper size, feed direction, and the maximum amount of paper that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. • The following symbols and terminology are used to represent the feed direction. In this manual On the display
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    Env , 7.68 × 101/2(16K) Bypass Tray supports custom size paper, approximately 64 - 216 mm (2.52 - 8.50 inches) in width, and 139.7 - 432 mm (5.50 - 17.01 inches) in length. Set as custom size using control panel. The supported size may differ depending on the printer language you use. See p.85
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    Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Weight and Number of Sheets to Be Set Supported paper weight Maximum number of sheets (plain paper) Tray 1 60 - 130 g/m2 (16 - 34 lb.) 500 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) Bypass Tray 52 - 162 g/m2 (14 - 43 lb.) 100 (80 g/m2, 20 lb.) For other kind of papers, see
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    and Other Media Paper Recommendations Loading Paper • Do not use ink-jet printer paper because it may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. • When printing on OHP transparencies that have a print side, load them with the print side over on the bypass tray. Not taking this precaution
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    tray. Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides inside the bypass tray. Both-sided printing Possible Additional cautions When printing on 91 - 130 g/m2 paper, print speed is slightly slower to when printing on paper of 60 - 91 g/m2. 5 Letterhead Printer setup Printer driver
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    tray's paper type. Printer driver setup Click [OHP Transparency] in the "Paper type:" list. Enabled paper feeding tray This paper type can be printed only from the bypass tray. 5 Number of sheets that can be set Bypass Tray: 20 • Make sure paper is not stacked higher than the paper guides
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    resolve these problems. For more information about envelope lever, see p.164 "Using the Envelope Lever". • Load envelopes with the print side down in the Tray1 or optional paper feed unit. • Load envelopes with flaps closed to the left side of the tray. When printing with a printer driver, select
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    side of the tray. When printing with a printer driver, select the [Rotate by 180 degrees] check box on the "Misc." tab. 5 AUB260S Paper Not Supported by this Printer Avoid using the following paper as they are not supported by this printer. • Paper meant for an ink-jet printer • Bent, folded, or
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    than the limitation • Paper with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, or embossing • Adhesive label paper on which glue or base paper is exposed • Paper with clips or staples The following shows the print area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly by the application
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    Feed direction 3. Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches) 4. Approx. 4.2 mm (0.18 inches) • The print area may vary depending on the paper size, printer language and printer driver settings. Envelope 5 AUB040S 1. Print area 2. Feed direction 3. Approx. 10 mm (0.39 inches) 4. Approx. 15 mm (0.59 inches) • The
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    500 sheets can be simultaneously loaded when two additional paper feed units are installed. • Confirm that paper fits under the rear guide. • Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. 1. Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it
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    5. Paper and Other Media 2. Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S 3. Fan the paper before loading paper in the paper tray. 5 AUB042S 4. Load paper into the tray with the print side down. AUB110S 86
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    stops. AUB111S • p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer" Changing the paper size 5 • Confirm that the setting of the paper size dial matches the paper size and feed direction of the paper in the tray, otherwise the printer might be damaged, or printing problems might occur. • If
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    until it stops. Adjust the paper size dial to match the size and feed direction of paper in the paper tray. AUB250S 2. Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. 5 AUB109S 3. If you load paper larger than A4 , you should extend the tray as follows: 4. Slide the catches
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    5. Slide the tray until it stops. Loading Paper AUB252S 6. Return the catches to their original positions. 5 AUB253S 7. Adjust the rear and side guides to the paper size you want to load. AUB254S 89
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    Step 3, pull the bottom of the paper tray cover ( ) up slowly, and then remove the paper tray cover ( ), in the order shown in the illustration. 5 AUB236S 10. Lift the front side of the tray, and then place it into the printer. Carefully slide it into the printer until it stops. AUB111S • You cannot
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    Size], and then press the [ Enter] key. 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the target paper tray, and then press the [ Enter] key. 5. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display the loaded paper size, and then press the [ Enter] key. After about two seconds, the display returns to the menu. 6. Press
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    made settings using the printer driver. However, when printing with a printer driver other than the RPCS printer driver, you must configure the settings using control panel. • The following is the range of paper sizes that can be loaded in each type of the paper trays: • Tray 1: 139.7 - 216 mm
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    screen appears. Specifying a paper type for Tray 1 and the optional paper feed unit Improve printer performance by selecting the optimum paper type for the tray. You can select from the following paper types: • Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Special Paper, Color Paper, Letterhead, Preprinted, Thick
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    the [Online] key. The initial screen appears. • The following paper types cannot be printed on both sides: • Special Paper, Color Paper, Preprinted, Thick Paper Loading Paper in the Bypass Tray • Shuffle the paper before loading the stack onto the tray, so multiple sheets are not fed in together. 94
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    panel and with the printer driver. Make sure the settings do not conflict. Otherwise, the paper may jam or the print quality may be affected. • Confirm that paper fits under the side guides. • Sheets of A4 or 81/2 × 11 length or longer must be loaded one at a time. Support the paper by hand so it
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    Adjust the side guides to the paper width. AUB259S • 45 g/m2 (12 lb.) paper or paper of A4 or 81/2 × 11 or longer may not feed in properly unless it is cut at right angles. 5 • If you load B5 or larger, slide out the bypass tray extension. AUB258S Specifying standard size paper for the bypass
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    differs depending on paper type. Make sure paper is not stacked above the paper guides inside the bypass tray. Specifying custom size paper for the bypass tray • When loading custom size or special paper, specify the paper size using both the control panel and printer driver. • Paper sizes between
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    Other Media 1. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. 5 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Bypass Size], and then press the [ Enter] key. 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key
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    appears. • The printer driver Help Specifying a paper type for the bypass tray By selecting the paper type you want to load, the printer performs better. You can select from the following paper types: 5 • Plain Paper, Recycled Paper, Special Paper, Color Paper, Letterhead, Transparency (OHP
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    are many kinds of envelopes, be sure to check if those to be used are supported by this printer. • p.25 "Attaching Envelope Feeder Type 400" • p.78 "Types of Paper and Other Media" Loading envelopes onto the bypass tray • Confirm that the envelope flaps are securely folded down, and that there is no
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    left as shown below. AUB260S 2. Slide the side guides against the edge of the envelope stack. 3. Set the envelope size and feed direction. Press the [Menu] key. 5 AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 4. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter] key. 5. Check
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    securely folded down, and that there is no air inside the envelopes. • Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. 1. Pull the optional paper feed unit (Tray 2) out until it stops. Then, lift it slightly, and then slide it out. AUB261S 2. Prepare
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    Loading Paper 3. Pinch the side guides, and then slide them outward until they stop. Pinch the rear guide, and then slide it toward the back. ZGDY260E 4. Push the bottom plate down until it locks into place. 5 ZDDP360E 5. Load envelopes into the envelope feeder
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    5. Paper and Other Media 6. Pinch the side guides, and then slide them along the edge of the envelope stack. ZGDY370E 7. Pinch the rear guide, and then slide it along the edge of the envelope stack. 5 ZGDY390E 8. Lift the front of the tray, and then slide it carefully into the printer until it
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    the removed paper tray with paper in a cool and dry place. • p.78 "Types of Paper and Other Media" Switching Between Paper Trays When paper of the same size is loaded in both the Tray1 and the paper feed unit (option), and when [Aut. Tray Select] is set with the printer driver, paper will be fed
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    and Other Media on paper loaded in the paper feed unit, switch the tray to be used to the paper feed unit using [Tray Priority] in the [Paper Input] Menu. 1. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S 5 The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Paper Input], and then press the [ Enter
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    and Maintenance Kit Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print Cartridge) • Do not incinerate spilled toner or used toner. Toner dust is flammable and might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Do not store toner, used toner, or toner containers in a place with an open flame. The toner might
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    on the paper type, size, orientation, the contents of your print images, number of printout from a print job, and printing environment conditions. Toner cartridges may need to be changed sooner than indicated above due to deterioration over the period of use. • If the following problems occur even
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    front cover by pushing the front cover release button. AUB101S 2. Lift the front side of the toner cartridge, and then pull it out of the printer. 6 AUB103S 3. Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface. 4. Wipe around the metallic registration roller by turning with a soft damp
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    Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 6. Place the toner cartridge on a flat surface. Pull out the tape inside the unit horizontally while holding the cartridge with one hand as shown in the illustration. AFE007S 7. Hold the grips of the cartridge, and then insert it into the printer until it
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    to avoid dirt on paper surfaces, toner spillage, or printer failure. • Please cooperate with the Toner cartridge Recycling Program, whereby are collected used toner 6 cartridges. For details, consult with the store where the printer was purchased or with a sales or service representative. • Do
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    after power off before replacing parts. Not allowing the printer to cool may result in burns. When to replace the Maintenance Kit. "Replace Maintenance Kit" The maintenance kit contains parts for maintaining the printer. Replace the maintenance kit if the following message appears on the display
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    Replacing the Maintenance Kit 3. Paper Feed Roller × 3 See "Replacing the Paper Feed Roller". 4. Fusing Unit See "Replacing the Fusing Unit". Replacing the Friction Pad Replace all the friction pads in the tray. The following procedure shows how to replace the tray's friction pad (Tray 1) and the
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    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 3. Remove paper from the paper tray. Place the tray upside down on a flat surface. AUB321S 4. Use a sharp-pointed item like a ball-point pen, to release the two catches that lock the friction pad. 6 AUB301s
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    Maintenance Kit until it locks securely. 8. Repeat the replacement procedure for any optional paper feed units that are installed. • The friction pad spring may come the roller on the back of the socket. Doing so can damage the printer. • Insert the metallic part of the roller on the socket. If you
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    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 2. Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer, while raising the front side. AUB103S 3. To avoid dirtying your hands with toner from the transfer roller, wear the gloves included in the Maintenance Kit. 4. Hold the lock levers, and then pull them. 6
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    Replacing the Maintenance Kit 6. Insert the new transfer roller on the socket with the gear of the roller positioned to the left. AUB306S 7. Push down the lock levers on both ends of the printer as shown in the illustration, until they click into place. 6 AUB307S 8. Take the gloves off. 9. Hold the
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    Maintenance Kit 10. Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. 11. Close the front cover. AUB105S 6 AUB107S • Be sure to place the used cartridge both sides. Otherwise the printer could break or cause injury if dropped. • When lifting the paper feed unit, hold the bottom
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    the Maintenance Kit • Do not put the printer on an unstable or sloped surface. • Be sure to move the printer horizontally. Moving the printer up and down may cause toner to scatter. 1. Lift the paper tray slightly, and then pull it out until it stops. AUB108S 2. Lift the front side of the tray, and
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    Consumables and Maintenance Kit 4. Push the under board levers ( ), and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S 5. Move the printer to the edge of a sturdy and stable table or desk. 6 AUB308S 6. Slide the green lock lever to the left ( ), and then remove the paper feed roller
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    (s), follow the same procedure to replace its paper feed roller. If you installed two paper feed units, also replace both their paper feed rollers. 9. Place paper in the removed paper trays. Lift the front of the tray, and then slide it carefully 6 into the printer until it stops. AUB111S 121
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    and Maintenance Kit 10. When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer. AUB226S 11. Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. 6 AUB227S • If the printer is equipped with the optional paper feed unit, do not move the printer and
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    1. Open the rear cover. Replacing the Maintenance Kit AUB225S 2. Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. 6 AUB234S 3. If the optional duplex unit is attached, push down the
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    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 4. Push the under board levers ( ), and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S 5. Lift the lock levers of the fusing unit as shown in the illustration. 6 6. Pull the fusing unit out. AUB311Sz AUB312S 124
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    7. Pull out the pins on both sides of the new fusing unit. Replacing the Maintenance Kit AUB313S 8. Push the new fusing unit into the printer. 6 AUB314S 9. Push the lock levers of the fusing unit down until they click. AUB315S 125
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    Consumables and Maintenance Kit 10. Position the rear cover horizontally and align it with the grooves in the printer's interior. 11. Close the rear cover. AUB316S 6 AUB317S 12. When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer. 126
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    13. Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. Replacing the Maintenance Kit AUB227S 14. Print a configuration page to confirm that the printer works properly. • "Print the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. 6 127
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    6. Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit 6 128
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    electric shock, explosion or loss of sight. If the machine has laser systems, there is a risk of serious eye damage. • When removing misfed paper, do not touch the fusing unit because it could be very hot. Clean the printer periodically to maintain fine printing. Dry wipe the exterior with a soft
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    or benzine. • Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. 1. Pull out the paper tray until it stops. AUB108S 7 2. Lift the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S 3. Place the tray on a flat surface. When there is
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    cloth. Then, wipe it with a dry cloth to remove the water. ZKEY700E 5. Load paper into the paper tray with the print side up. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. 7 AUB111S • If misfeeds or multi-feeds of paper occur after cleaning the friction pad, contact your sales or
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    solvent such as thinner or benzine. • Do not slide the paper tray in with force. If you do, the front and side guides might move. 7 1. Turn off the power. 2. Pull out the plug from the socket. Remove all the cables from the printer. 3. Pull out the paper tray until it stops. AUB108S 132
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    the front side of the tray, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB109S 5. Move the printer to the edge of a stable table or desk. 7 AUB308S Do not put the printer on an unstable or tilted surface. 6. Slide the green lock lever to the left ( ), so that the paper feed roller can be released
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    position ( ). AUB310S Check the green lock lever secures the roller correctly by making sure the new roller rotates smoothly. 9. Move the printer to the place where it was placed. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. 7 AUB111S • Follow the same procedure to clean the
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    this printer becomes very hot. Do not touch parts labeled " " (indicating a hot surface). Touching these parts will result in burns. Clean the registration roller if dots (caused by specks of paper stuck to the roller) appear on printed OHP transparencies. • Do not hold the toner cartridge upside
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    7. Cleaning the Printer 3. Pull the toner cartridge out of the printer by holding the grips of the cartridge. AUB103S 4. Wipe around the metallic Registration roller by turning with a soft damp cloth. 7 AUB300S 5. Holding the grips of the toner cartridge, push it into the printer until it stops.
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    Cleaning the Registration Roller 6. Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. 7. Close the front cover. AUB105S 7 AUB107S • Carefully close the front cover. If you cannot close the cover easily, pull the toner cartridge out of the printer and insert it again. After that,
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    7. Cleaning the Printer 7 138
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    dirty. • Image Density settings should be made from the application or the printer driver whenever possible. 1. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [ Enter] key. 8 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display
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    8. Adjusting the Printer • To maintain a darker image under high volume printing conditions, Selecting 3 from the control panel is highly recommended. • You can adjust the image density in seven
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    is used for all trays. Normally, you need not update the registration. But when the optional paper feed unit or the duplex unit is installed, updating is useful in some cases. 1. Press the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Maintenance], and then
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    8. Adjusting the Printer 6. Confirm the position of the image on the test sheet, and then adjust the registration value. ZKEX480E In this setting, adjust the margins of the
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    Adjusting Tray Registration Pressing the [ ] or [ ] key makes the value increase or decrease by 1.0 mm steps. 10. Press the [ Enter] key. The display returns to the print
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    8. Adjusting the Printer Reducing Paper Curl Follow the procedure below to reduce paper curl. 1. Push the [Menu] key. AUB051S The [Menu] screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Maintenance], and then press the [ Enter] key. 3. Press the [ ] or [ ] key to display [Curl Prevention],
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    by pressing the [Online] key on the control panel. Warming up... The printer is warming up or toner is being supplied. Wait until "Ready" appears on the display. Resetting Job... The machine is resetting the print job. Wait until "Ready" appears on the display. 9 Setting change in process The
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    Setting Tray #/Paper Size: Paper Type The printer detected that the actual paper type was not the same as the paper tray size and paper type setting. • Change the paper type via the paper type setting menu on the control panel or execute Form Feed by pressing the [Form Feed] key, or cancel the job
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    detected an ethernet error. • Turn the power off, and then on. If the message appears again, contact your sales or service representative. Hardware Problem HDD The printer identified a HDD Board error. • Turn the power off, and then on. Remove and re-install the HDD board correctly. If the message
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    after pressing the [ Enter] key. • See p.85 "Loading Paper". Load Paper:Tray# or Form Feed No paper remaining in the indicated tray. • Load the indicated tray with the paper or select another tray using the [Form Feed] key, or cancel the job. Menu Protected Cannot change 9 The control panel has
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    Misfed Paper". Remove Paper Standard Tray The standard output tray is full. • Remove the paper from the standard output tray. Replace Print Cartridge It is time to replace the waste toner. The printer is out of toner. • Replace the toner cartridge. • See p.107 "Replacing the Toner Cartridge (Print
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    112 "Replacing the Maintenance Kit". Reset the Job or Form Feed/Paper Size: Paper Type: The printer detected that the actual paper type and size are not the same as the paper tray size setting and the paper type setting. • Load the indicated tray with the correct paper or change the paper type/size
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    Supply order failed Call for supply order has failed. • Contact your sales or service representative. Error & Status Messages on the Control Panel 9 151
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    Features job has finished. Five long beeps. Soft alert. The screen is changing back to the initial screen after the printer came out of the energy-saving mode or was reset. Five short beeps repeated five time. Strong alert. 9 Printer requires user attention. Paper might have jammed or toner
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    into the paper tray or onto the bypass tray. See p.85 "Loading Paper". Can you print a configuration page? If you cannot print a configuration page, it probably indicates a printer malfunction. Contact your sales or service representative. See "Printing the Test Page", Quick Installation Guide. Is
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    . 9 • Due to the termination of support for Windows 95/98 by Microsoft, the supplier does not guarantee any problem/change occur. For Windows 2000: 1. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. 2. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click
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    Does Not Print For Windows XP Home Edition: 1. On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. 2. Click [Printers and Other Hardware]. 3. Click [Printers and Faxes]. 4. Click to select the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. 5. Click the [Port] tab. 6. Check the [Print to
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    :] setting in the printer driver's dialog box. See the printer driver Help. The print out image is missing or partially blurred. • Paper is damp. Use paper that has been stored properly. See p.78 "Storing Paper". • Toner is almost depleted. When the "Replace Print Cartridge soon" message appears
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    paper may not be set. • Check the paper settings of this printer. See p.78 "Types of Paper and Other Media". 9 • Check the paper settings of the printer driver. See the printer driver Help. The fusing unit is deteriorated or damaged. Replace the unit. For replacing the unit, Maintenance Kit
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    • There may be a gap between the guides and the paper in the paper tray. Make sure there are no gaps. See p.85 "Loading Paper". • Paper is either too thick or too thin. See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". • Paper is bent or wrinkled. Use paper that have no bents or wrinkles
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    [PCL Menu] with the control panel. See "Making Printer Settings Using the Control Panel", Software Guide. Confirm that the setting of orientation has been set in the application you use. Set the correct paper size and feed direction that matches tray settings on the RPCS printer driver. 9 Images
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    Troubleshooting ", Software Guide. • After printer driver when printing with PCL or the PostScript printer driver job reset paper is printed using PDF Direct Print and letter size paper is installed in the paper tray, the file will print out. This applies similarly to the opposite case. If the problem
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    Printing Problems When Printer is Not Functioning Properly Paper is not fed from the selected tray. When you are using a Windows operating system, the printer driver settings override those set using the control panel. Set the desired input tray using the printer driver. See the printer driver
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    persists, contact your sales or service representative. No e-mail is received when an Alert occurs, and after resolving an Alert. • Confirm [Auto Email Ntfy] is [On] using the [System] menu on the Control Panel. See "System Menu", Software Guide. • Access the printer through the Web browser, log
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    the client computer and the printer can be blocked by obstructions. Move the printer or client computer if necessary. • If the printer is still not operating satisfactorily, contact your sales or service representative. Consult with the store where the printer was purchased for information about
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    9. Troubleshooting Using the Envelope Lever • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do in a burn. • The fusing unit becomes very hot. When installing the new fusing unit, turn off the printer and wait about an hour. After that, install the new fusing unit. Not waiting for the unit to cool down
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    Using the Envelope Lever 3. Push the under board levers ( ) and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S 4. Use the envelope lever. Lowering the envelope lever increases roller pressure. AUB036S Keep the envelope lever lowered when printing normally. 5. Close the rear cover.
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    9. Troubleshooting 6. When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rail in the back of the printer. AUB226S 7. Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S 9 166
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    direction of the paper loaded in the paper tray. • Confirm that the toner cartridge is set correctly. 10 • If paper misfeeds still occur, contact your sales or service representative. • Do not leave any torn paper scraps within the printer. When "Remove Misfeed Paper Tray" Appears • Forcefully
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 1. Pull out the paper tray until it stops, and then remove misfed paper. AUB400S 2. Carefully slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops. AUB413S 3. Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button, and then close it to reset the misfeed condition.
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    cause a misfeed and damage the printer. • If paper is fed from the Bypass Tray, be sure to remove all the paper from the Bypass Tray and close it before opening the front cover. • Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface. • Do not hold the toner cartridge upside down or stand it
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 3. Pull out the misfed paper by holding both sides of paper. Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes. AUB401S 4. Hold the grips of the toner cartridge, and then push it into the printer until it stops. AUB106S 5. Push down the toner cartridge to settle it
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    to tear and leave scraps of paper in the printer. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. • Be sure to put the toner cartridge on a stable, flat surface. • Do not hold the toner cartridge upside down or stand it vertically. • If paper is fed from the Bypass Tray, be sure to remove all the
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    the front side of the toner cartridge, and then pull it out of the printer. AUB103S 3. Pull out the misfed paper by holding both sides of paper. Be careful not to get toner dust on your hands or clothes. AUB401S 4. Hold the grips of the toner cartridge, push it into the printer until it stops. 10
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    Removing Misfed Paper 5. Push down the toner cartridge to settle it in appropriate position. 6. Close the front cover. AUB105S AUB107S Removing misfed paper from the exit cover 1. Open the paper exit cover. Place your finger under the indentation in the exit cover, raise it ( ) and pull it
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 2. Remove the misfed paper. AUB403S 3. Close the paper exit cover until it clicks. AUB404S 4. Open the front cover by pushing the front cover release button. 10 AUB101S 174
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    displayed, check the inside of the fusing unit and remove any paper inside. Turn off the power and wait for about an hour fusing unit. It becomes very hot. Touching it could result in a burn. 1. Open the paper exit cover. Place your finger under the indentation in the exit cover, raise it ( ( ).
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 2. Remove the misfed paper. 3. Open the rear cover. AUB403S AUB225S 4. Lower the rear cover until it is horizontal, and then pull it away. 10 AUB234S 176
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    Removing Misfed Paper 5. If the optional duplex unit is attached, push down the lever on the right side of the duplex unit ( ), and then pull it out until it stops ( ). AUB318S 6. Push the under board levers ( ) and then pull the duplex unit out of the printer ( ). AUB319S 7. Lift the lock levers
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 8. Pull the fusing unit out. AUB312S 9. Hold the tab, and then remove the misfed paper. AUB405S 10. Push the fusing unit until it stops. 10 AUB314S 178
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    lock levers of the fusing unit down until they click. Removing Misfed Paper AUB315S Proceed to step 13 if the optional duplex unit is installed. 12. Position the rear cover horizontally and align it with the grooves in the printer's interior. 13. Close the rear cover. AUB316S AUB317S 10 179
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 14. When the optional duplex unit was removed, push in the duplex unit along the rail in the back of the printer. AUB226S 15. Securely push the duplex unit into the printer. AUB227S 16. Close the paper exit cover until it clicks. 10 17. Turn the power on. AUB404S 180
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    "Remove Misfeed Duplex Unit" Appears • Forcefully removing misfed paper may cause paper to tear and leave scraps of paper in the duplex unit. This might cause a misfeed and damage the printer. Removing misfed paper inside the cover 1. Open the rear cover of the duplex unit. 2. Remove the misfed
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    10. Removing Misfed Paper 3. Close the rear cover of the duplex unit. AUB408S 4. Lift the lever ( ), open the cover of the duplex unit ( ). 5. Remove the misfed paper. AUB409S 10 AUB410S 182
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    remove it by pulling the duplex unit out. In this case, pull the paper tray out and remove the paper. 1. Push down the lever on the right side of the duplex unit ( ), and then pull it out until it stops ( ). AUB226S 10 2. Lift the guide board inside the duplex unit, and remove the misfed
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    in the duplex unit along the rails in the back of the printer. AUB227S • If the error message appears again, the misfed paper might be left in the printer. Confirm that any torn paper scraps are not in the inside of the printer. For more information, see "When Remove Misfeed Internal Path Appears
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    of machinery. Take care to avoid damage during shipment. • If the optional paper feed unit is installed, remove it from the printer, and then move them separately. • The printer weighs approximately 17 kg (37.5 lb.). Moving the Printer • When lifting the machine, use the inset grips on both sides
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    inset grips on both side of the printer, and then move it horizontally to the place where you want to install it. AUB100S 4. If you removed options, move them separately and reinstall them. • Be sure to move the printer horizontally. To prevent toner from scattering, move the printer slowly. 11 186
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    warranty. However, if there is problem, contact the store where they were purchased. • When you first use this printer, use the toner cartridge packaged with the printer. • Numbers of pages that can be printed using the toner cartridge supplied with this printer are as follows: 11 Name Average
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    Maintenance Kit Name Paper Feed Roller × 3 Fusing Unit Transfer Roller Friction Pad × 3 Maintenance Kit SP paper type and paper size used, and environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. • The maintenance kit (consumables) are not covered by warranty. However, if there is problem
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    × 600 dpi (RPCS, PostScript 3, PCL 6) 600 × 600 dpi (RPCS, PostScript 3, PCL 5e/6) 300 × 300 dpi (RPCS, PostScript 3, PCL 5e) Paper size: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". Paper Weight: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". Media Type: See p.78 "Types
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    W or less 4.5 W or less With full options 960 W or less 7 W or less 11 Dimensions: Width Printer only (Bypass Tray not extended) 388 mm (15.2 ") Printer only (Bypass Tray extended) 388 mm (15.2 ") Printer with paper feed 388 mm (15.2 ") unit (one optional) Depth 450 mm (17.7 ") 508 mm (20
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    paper feed unit Width 388 mm (15.2 ") Depth 450 mm (17.7 ") Height 615 mm (24.2 ") Weight: Approximately 17 kg (37.5 lb) (power cord included) Noise Emission *1 : Sound Power Level : Main frame only Stand-by During Printing 31ppm model printer cable that support USB2.0. • Parallel (Bidirectional
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    Feed Unit TK1030 Dimensions (W × D × H): 388 × 486 × 155 mm (15.3 × 19.1 × 5.3 inches) (Without pins on the unit) Paper size: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". Paper weight: 60 - 130 g/m2 (17 - 34 lb.) 11 • Specifications are subject to change without notice. Envelope
  • Ricoh SP4100N | Operating Instructions - Page 195
    × 216.4 mm (12.0 × 13.3 × 8.5 inches) Paper Size: See p.75 "Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer". Paper Weight: 60 - 130 g/m2 (17 - 34 lb.) With Mac OS, types of fonts supported are PostScript Type 1 and PostScript Type 2. To download them, use Printer Utility for Mac. 11 Memory Unit
  • Ricoh SP4100N | Operating Instructions - Page 196
    indoors is 10-100 m, depending on the environment. Transmission Mode: ad hoc mode and infrastructure mode 11 • SmartDeviceMonitor and Web Image Monitor are supported. IEEE 802.11b Interface Unit Type I This unit is for the following model: Transmission Spec.: Based on IEEE 802.11b (Wireless LAN
  • Ricoh SP4100N | Operating Instructions - Page 197
    . Gigabit Ethernet Board Type A Interface Connector: • Ethernet (10Base-T, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T) • USB 2.0 It requires a USB computer port and cable that support USB 2.0. Data Transmission Speed: 11 • Ethernet: 1000 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10 Mbps • USB: 480 Mbps (High speed: USB 2.0), 12 Mbps
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    11. Appendix 11 196
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    17, 33, 61, 194 Install the Operating Instructions 10 Installing Options 17 IP Address 53 L Loading Envelopes 100 Bypass Tray 100 Envelope Feeder 102 Loading Paper 78 Bypass Tray 94, 96 Optional Paper Feed Unit 85 Tray 1 85 M Maintenance Kit 112, 188 Memory Unit (SDRAM module 17
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    Print Area 83 Print Cartridge 107, 187 Printer Does Not Print 153 R Reducing Paper Curl 144 Registration Roller 135 Remove Misfed Paper 167 Duplex Unit 181 Internal Path 169 Paper Exit Cover 171 Paper Tray 167 Replacing Consumables 107 Replacing the Maintenance Kit 112 Friction Pad 113
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    MEMO 199
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    MEMO 200 GB GB EN USA G176
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    Copyright © 2006
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Guide to the Printer
Installing Options
Connecting the Printer
Configuration
Paper and Other Media
Replacing Consumables and Maintenance Kit
Cleaning the Printer
Adjusting the Printer
Troubleshooting
Removing Misfed Paper
Appendix
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Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Safety Information
before using the machine.
Hardware Guide
Operating Instructions