Ricoh AFICIO AP306 Setup Manual page 140

Troubleshooting
Status
Paper misfeeds occur fre-
quently.
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Multiple pages are fed
through the printer at once.
The operation panel error
message stays on after re-
moving the misfed paper.
It takes too much time to
start printing.
It takes too much time to
complete the print job.
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Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions
Check the paper size settings. The size specified with
the paper size dial might be different from the actual
paper size. Make the correct dial setting. ⇒ P.30 "Load-
ing Paper"
Check if the paper tray is set correctly. If not, set it cor-
rectly. ⇒ P.30 "Loading Paper"
Paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Remove
the paper from the tray and reload it correctly. ⇒ P.30
"Loading Paper"
Check the paper type settings. The type of paper set
with the printer driver might be different from the ac-
tual paper or media type. Make the correct paper or
media type setting.
You might be using paper not supported by this print-
er. Use the appropriate type of paper. ⇒ P.24 "Paper
Recommendations"
Clean the friction pad if it is dirty. ⇒ P.65 "Cleaning the
Friction Pad"
Open the front cover of the printer and then close it. ⇒
P.58 "Removing Misfed Paper"
The data is so large or complex that it takes time to pro-
cess it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data pro-
cessing is being done. Just wait until it resumes.
The Energy Saver mode might be enabled. In the Ener-
gy Saver mode, it takes time for the printer to warm up.
Photographs and other data intensive pages take a
long time for the printer to process, so simply wait
when printing such data.
Changing the following settings may help to speed up
printing.
• IPDL-C printer driver
Set [Printing Mode] to [Fast].
Set [Resolution:] to [600 dpi / Fast].
• RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver
Set [Gradation] to [Fast].
The data is so large or complex that it takes time to pro-
cess it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data pro-
cessing is being done. Just wait until it resumes.
If "Warming Up" appears on the panel display, the
printer is now warming up. Wait for a while.
Draft 2000/06/22