Ricoh AFICIO AP306 Setup Manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Please read the Safety Information in the "Printer Reference" before using this machine.
It contains important information related to USER SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP-
MENT PROBLEMS.
UNPACKING THE PRINTER AND
Caution
• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust.
CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
THE BOX
• Place the machine on a strong and level surface.
Otherwise, the machine might fall and cause
personal injury.
Caution
• If you use the machine in a confined space,
• To prevent injury, this printer should be lifted by
confirm that there is a continuous flow of air.
at least two people.
Optimum Environmental Conditions
Check the contents of the box according to the
Recommended temperature and humidity
following list. If one or some items are missing,
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please contact your sales or service
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representative.
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Important
The parallel cable is not included in the box. It is
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your responsibility to provide the parallel cable
appropriate for the computer you are using. 20
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Quick Installation Guide (this sheet)
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Setup Guide 80
Output Tray Extender
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Fuser Oil Bottle
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CD-ROM
Power Cord
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Printer (including a starter toner cartridge)
Additional Documentation
The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2" both front to rear
Remove the plastic bag.
and left to right.
To avoid possible build-up of ozone, locate this printer in a large well
ventilated room that has an air turnover more than 30 m 3 /hr/person.
Lift the printer and move it to the place where If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on or severe
cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.
you want to install it.
When lifting the printer, use the inset grips on both sides of the
Environments to Avoid
printer.
Locations exposed to direct sunlight or strong light
Dusty areas
Areas with corrosive gases
Areas excessively cold, hot, or humid
Locations near an air conditioner or humidifier
Locations near other electronic equipment
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Locations where the printer might be subjected to
Important frequent strong vibration
Be careful when lifting the printer as the front right
Power Connection
side is significantly heavier than the front left side.
Connect the power cord to a power source with the following
specifications:
220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 5.2 A or more
Space Required for Installing the Printer
Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to
WHERE TO PUT THE PRINTER
operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space
The printer's location should be carefully chosen requirement is as follows:
because environmental conditions greatly affect its
performance.
Warning
• Confirm that the wall outlet is near the machine
and freely accessible, so that in event of an
emergency, it can be unplugged easily.
• Only connect the machine to the power source
described on this sheet.
• Avoid multi-wiring.
• Do not damage, break or make any
A: more than 5 cm (2.0")
modifications to the power cord. Do not place
B: more than 10 cm (4.0")
heavy objects on it, pull it hard or bend it more
C: more than 70 cm (27.6")
than necessary. These actions could cause an
D: more than 65 cm (25.6")
electric shock or fire.
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REMOVING THE TAPES,
PROTECTIVE SHEET AND
PADDING FROM THE PRINTER
Remove the ten tapes that hold the outside
covers closed.
10 80 27 80
15 25
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70 70
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15 25
30 30
Push the front cover release button and open
the front cover.
10 20 32 20
20 30
50 80 80.6 80
59 77
89.6
70 70
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59 77
30 30
50 20 89.6 20
60 70 80 90
Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, pull the top of the unit
Possible operation range Recommended range
forward.
Important
Pull the red tab to remove the protective sheet
from the photoconductor unit.
Important
Be careful to prevent the green film in the
photoconductor unit from becoming dirty or
damaged, and do not touch the black belt in the
unit. The condition of these components directly
affects output quality.
Do not rotate the gear on the right side of the
A photoconductor unit or the inside belt will be
damaged.
The white powder on the photoconductor unit is to
protect it after installation into the printer. This
white powder does not have any adverse effect on
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the interior of the printer.
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Remove the packing marked with a red tab
inside the printer on the left.
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Holding the green inset grips of the
photoconductor unit, push the unit back to its
original position.
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Close the front cover.
Confirm that the front cover closes properly.
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Remove the one piece of padding and two tapes.
INSTALLING THE FUSER OIL
BOTTLE
Caution
• Do not incinerate the oil bottle. This action could
cause a fire or getting burned.
• Spilt oil is very slippery. If oil is spilt, wipe it with
alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily surfaces can
Slide the paper guides to adjust them to the paper
create the danger of slipping and personal injury.
width.
Remove the green cap from the new oil bottle.
Adjust the paper guides until they click into position.
Important
Hold the clear cap while turning the green cap. Do
not remove the clear cap.
Important
Do not touch the friction pad (A) or paper misfeeds
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or multi-feeds might occur.
Open the fuser oil bottle cover of the printer.
Note
The factory default setting is A4 L.
Load paper into the tray with the side to be printed
onto face up.
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Insert the new oil bottle into the oil bottle case.
Important
Confirm that the top of the stack is no higher than
the limit mark (
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Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray.
Close the fuser oil bottle cover.
Adjust the paper size dial to match the paper size
and feed direction.
INSTALLING THE PAPER
Slide the paper tray into the printer until it stops.
TRAY AND OUTPUT TRAY
Important
EXTENDER
Be sure to insert the paper tray completely or paper
The following procedure describes how to load
misfeeds might occur, or the front cover might touch
A4L.
the paper tray.
For more information about the paper sizes that
Insert the output tray extender into the output tray.
can be set in the paper tray, see "Paper and
Other Media Supported by This Printer" in the
"Printer Reference" included as a PDF file on
the CD-ROM.
Slide the paper tray out until it stops. Lift it
slightly then slide it out of the printer. Place it
on a flat surface.
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) inside the tray.
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