Ricoh AP305 Operating Instructions Manual page 101

Status
Paper misfeeds occur fre-
quently.
Multiple pages are fed
through the printer at once.
Operation panel error mes-
sage stays on after removing
the misfed paper.
It takes too much time to
print the first page.
It takes too much time to
print.
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.
ing Paper in the Paper Tray"
Check if the paper tray is set correctly. If not, set it cor-
rectly. P.49 "Loading Paper in the Paper Tray"
Paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Remove
the paper from the tray and reload it correctly.
"Loading Paper in the Paper Tray"
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 use paper not supported by this printer. Use
the appropriate type of paper.
Paper"
Clean the friction pad, if it is dirty.
Friction Pad"
After removing misfed paper, open the front cover of
your printer and then close it.
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 machine 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.
You can also speed up printing by using the printer-
driver to select [Fast] as the print mode, and by setting
the resolution to 300 dpi.
The printer takes more time to print documents that
contain a large volume of data. A blinking or lit Data
In indicator means that data is reaching the printer, so
just wait for the data to be processed and printed.
If "Warming Up" appears on the panel display, the
printer is now warming up. Wait for a while.
Other Printing Problems
P.49 "Load-
P.49
P.45 "Precautions for
P.80 "Cleaning the
P.76 "Removing Misfed
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