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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Printer Reference Zdgh010j.eps Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 2 Introduction This manual contains detailed instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Please keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 3 Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Mi- crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® ® ® Adobe , PostScript...
  • Page 4 Safety Information When using your equipment, the following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety During Operation In this manual, the following important symbols are used: R WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not fol- lowed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.
  • Page 5 R CAUTION: • Protect the equipment from dampness or wet weather, such as rain, snow, and so on. • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you move the equipment. While moving the equipment, you should take care that the power cord will not be damaged under the equipment.
  • Page 6 Energy Star Program As an ENERGY STAR Partner, we have determined that this machine model meets the ENERGY STAR Guidelines for energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR Guidelines intend to establish an international energy-saving system for developing and introducing energy-efficient office equipment to deal with environmental is- sues, such as global warming.
  • Page 7 ROM (this manual). ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instructions Describes the menus and features you can set using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The manual is provided as a PDF file which is included on the CD-ROM labeled “Printer Drivers and Utilities”.
  • Page 8 How to Read This Manual Symbols In this manual, the following symbols are used: R WARNING: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury. R CAUTION: This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to property.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver..19 Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver....19 Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver... 20 Macintosh - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver..... 20 3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ......
  • Page 10 Changing the Printer Language ..............93 Printing the Configuration Page ............95 Interpreting the Configuration Page ............96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-C ..........96 Interpreting the Configuration Page/RICOH-SCRIPT2 ....... 97 Printing the Color Sample ..............98 Resetting Menus..................100 viii...
  • Page 11 Administering Printing by User Code..........102 Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User Code ....103 Reading the Statistics Report..............104 Protecting the User Code Record ............. 105 Deleting the User Code Record ..............106 Using the Job Log ................. 108 Printing the Job Log ..................

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    1. Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Windows 95/98/Me - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window.

  • Page 14: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job ❒ When you use some applications, the driver's initial default settings of the ap- plications might be applied over the printer driver's setting. ❒ Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only.
  • Page 15 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Making printer default settings – Printing Preferences Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you set up options, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission.

  • Page 16: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Windows NT 4.0 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are three methods you can use to open the Printer Properties. Making printer default settings - Printer Properties Limitation ❒ Changing the printer settings requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default.
  • Page 17 IPDL-C Accessing the Printer Properties Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Document Prop- erties from that application.

  • Page 18: Ricoh-Script2 - Setting Up For Printing

    Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Making printer settings from an application To make the printer settings for a specific application, open the Printer Proper- ties from that application.
  • Page 19 From the [Name:] box, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about each tab, see the “Operating Instruction” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Click [OK] to start printing.

  • Page 20: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
  • Page 21 Make desired settings, and then click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.

  • Page 22: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    The Printer Properties appear. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
  • Page 23 RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting Up for Printing Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM. Note ❒ Settings you make here are used as the default settings when printing from applications.

  • Page 24: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Setting Up for Printing Making paper settings from an application Open the file you want to print. On the [File] menu, click [Page Setup]. [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] appears. Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box.
  • Page 25 Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer] box. Make desired settings, and then click [Print]. Reference For more information about setting up for printing from an application, see the “Operating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 26: Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Canceling a Print Job Windows 95/98/Me - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the task bar. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing.

  • Page 27: Windows Nt 4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Canceling a Print Job Press { { { { Reset} } } } on the operation panel. A message appears on the panel display indicating that the print job is being canceled. Important ❒ When the printer is being shared by multiple computers, be careful not to accidentally cancel someone else's print job.

  • Page 28: Macintosh - Canceling A Print Job

    Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Macintosh - Canceling a Print Job Double-click the printer icon on the desktop. This opens a window that shows all the print jobs that are currently queued for printing. Check the current status of the job you want to cancel. Click the name of the job you want to cancel.

  • Page 29: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    2. Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the IPDL-C printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Close all the applications that are currently running.

  • Page 30: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling the printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver This section describes how to uninstall the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver. The actual procedure may differ depending on the operating system. Follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 95/98/Me - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Close all applications that are currently running.

  • Page 32: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Uninstalling the Printer Driver and Software Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver Limitation ❒ Uninstalling a printer driver requires Full Control access permission. Mem- bers of the Administrators, Server Operators, Print Operators, and Power Us- ers groups have Full Control permission by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on under Full Control permission.

  • Page 33: Paper And Other Media

    3. Paper and Other Media Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper Types and Sizes This section describes the type, size, feed direction, and maximum amount of pa- per that can be loaded into each paper tray in this printer. Note ❒...
  • Page 34 Paper and Other Media 8.5 × 13 216 × 330 × ✩ × 8.25 × 13 210 × 330 × ✩ × 8 × 13 203 × 330 × ✩ × ✩ ✩ × Custom Size — — • ❍ means that the size is supported and automatically recognized by the print- •...
  • Page 35 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 7.17" × 10.12" ❍ ❍ ❍ B5 JIS 5.83" × 8.27" ✩ ✩ × " × 9 ✩ ✩ × Com#10 Env " 4.33" × 8.66" ✩ ✩ × DL Env ✩ ✩...

  • Page 36: Paper Recommendations

    Paper and Other Media Paper Recommendations Note the following suggestions when handling or selecting paper used with this printer. Loading paper Important ❒ Do not use paper that is meant for an ink-jet printer. This paper may stick to the fusing unit and cause a paper misfeed. ❒...
  • Page 37 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Thick paper • If you print on paper heavier than 105 g/m (28 lb) (up to 160 g/m (43 lb)), use the standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 (option). The print quality on paper that is thicker cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 38 Paper and Other Media • The standard tray or the Paper Cassette Type204 can hold up to 50 OHP transparency sheets. Note ❒ The number of sheets that can be loaded may vary depending on the pa- per thickness and paper type. •...
  • Page 39 Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer Paper not supported by this printer Avoid using the following types of paper that are not supported by this printer: • Paper whose weight is heavier or lighter than the limitation. • Bent, folded, or creased paper •...

  • Page 40: Printable Area

    Paper and Other Media Printable Area The following illustration shows the printable area for this printer. Be sure to set the print margins correctly. 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") 4.3 mm (1/6") A: printable area Note ❒...

  • Page 41: Loading Paper

    Loading Paper Loading Paper Slide the paper guides to posi- Loading Paper in the Paper tions that match the size of paper Tray you want to load. This section describes instructions for loading paper in the standard paper tray and the Paper Cassette Type204 (option).
  • Page 42 Paper and Other Media ❒ The front and side guides Press { { { { Media} } } } . should be set to the correct pa- per size to avoid paper feed problems. ❒ Do not mix different kinds of paper in the tray.

  • Page 43: Loading Paper In The Paper Feed Unit Type206

    Loading Paper Press { { { { On Line} } } } . When the third digit is the value you want, press { { { { #Enter} } } } to move The normal display screen ap- the l l l l pointer to the second digit. pears.
  • Page 44 Paper and Other Media ❒ The front and side guides should Slide the paper guides to posi- be set to the correct paper size to tions that match the size of paper avoid paper feed problems. you want to load. ❒...

  • Page 45: Switching Between Paper Trays

    Loading Paper After confirming that “1. Paper Switching between Paper Tray” is on the display, press Trays { { { { #Enter} } } } . The Paper Tray menu appears. When paper of the same size is load- • Metric version ed in both the standard tray and the paper feed unit (option), and when <Paper Tray>...
  • Page 46 Paper and Other Media...

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Reduce resolution. Use the printer driver to set resolution to 300 dpi. ⇒Help of the printer driver ⇒”RICOH-SCRIPT2 Operating Instruc- tions” Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System Menu”...

  • Page 48: Error & Status Messages On The Operation Panel

    Troubleshooting Error & Status Messages on the Operation Panel Important ❒ If an error message that is not included in the following table appears on the panel display, turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the error mes- sage, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 49 Error & Status Messages Message Description Comments Check Tray2 The paper feed unit (option) is Install the paper feed unit not installed correctly. correctly.⇒ the "Setup Connection Guide" that comes with the printer Chg. Cleaner The fuser cleaner is dirty. You can print about 1,000 more pages after this mes- sage is displayed.
  • Page 50 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments Open Rear Cover There is a paper misfeed in the Remove the misfed paper. ⇒ P.56 “When the Message printer. Remove Misfeed "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Paper Size Error There is a difference between Check if the correct paper is set ⇒...
  • Page 51 B3:Error The printer setting is wrong. Reset the printer using "Menu Reset" of the "Main- tenance" menu. ⇒ P.79 “Us- ing the Operation Panel” B5:Error An error has occurred in the Contact your sales or ser- RICOH-SCRIPT2 module. vice representative.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments B7: Error An error has occurred in the Turn the printer off and on. optional Network Interface Then, try to print again. Board. Turn off the printer. Re- move and reinstall the Net- work Interface Board and turn on the printer.

  • Page 53: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Error & Status Messages Getting Printer Information over the Network Note ❒ The optional Network Interface Board is required to acquire printer informa- tion over the network. Printer current status You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖...
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Message Description Comments Fusing Unit: Not Set Correctly The fusing unit is not installed Contact your sales or service in the printer. representative. Low on Toner Toner is low. Prepare the toner. Low on xxx Toner The indicated toner is low. Replace the indicated toner cartridge.
  • Page 55 Error & Status Messages Message Description Comments Close the rear cover. ⇒ the Rear Cover Open The rear cover is open. "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Replace the fuser cleaner. ⇒ Time to Change Fuser Cleaner It is time to replace the fuser cleaner.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Printer configuration You can check the printer's current status using the following method. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ UNIX Use the info parameter of rsh, rcp, or ftp ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ mshell Use info command. For more information ⇒“Operating Instructions” of the optional network in- terface Note ❒...
  • Page 57 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *3 Input Tray: Status Status Description  Normal NoTray There is no paper tray PaperEnd There is no paper in the paper tray ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ *4 Emulation: Name Emulation name Description RWC(IPDL-C) IPDL-C RPS(RicohScript2) RICOH-SCRIPT2...

  • Page 58: Printer Does Not Print

    ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Windows 95/98/Me When you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer On the [PostScript] tab of the Printer Properties, click [Advanced] driver in a network, data is and then clear both [Send CTRL+D before job] and [Send CTRL+D received by the printer, but after job].
  • Page 59 Printer Does Not Print Possible cause Solutions ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Windows 95/98/Me If you print using the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer Set a longer [Job timeout:] period with the [PostScript] tab of the driver, printing does not Printer Properties. start or is interrupted.
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Possible cause Solutions Is the Data In indicator If the Data In indicator stays off, data is not being sent to the print- blinking or lit after starting er or the printer may be resetting the print job because there was a the print job? long delay in receiving the data from the computer.
  • Page 61 Printer Does Not Print Note • Windows 95/98/Me Click [Start], point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. Click the icon of the printer. Next, on the [File] menu, click [Properties]. Click the [Details] tab. Check the [Print to the following port:] list to confirm that the correct port is selected.

  • Page 62: Other Printing Problems

    Note ❒ For more information about the IPDL-C printer driver, see the printer driver's Help. ❒ For more information about the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver, see the “Op- erating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD- ROM.
  • Page 63 • 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 process it. If the Data In indicator is blinking, the data processing is being done.
  • Page 64 Troubleshooting Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Image density is too light. Turning on [Toner Saving] can cause blurring or fine lines not to be printed. With color printing, toner saving can cause ab- normal coloring. Try printing again after turning [Toner Sav- ing] off.
  • Page 65 Other Printing Problems Status Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions Changing the color settings With the IPDL-C printer driver, do not make radical changes with the printer driver causes a to the settings on the [Color Setting] tab. drastic change in printout color. Also note that the sample shown by the printer driver is in- tended to show what processes are being applied, not exactly what your printout will look like.

  • Page 66: Removing Misfed Paper

    Troubleshooting Removing Misfed Paper ❒ Do not touch the photoconductor When a paper misfeed occurs, an er- ror message appears on the panel dis- unit when removing misfed paper. play. The procedure you should If you do, the photoconductor unit follow to remove misfed paper de- might be damaged.
  • Page 67 Removing Misfed Paper Note Slide the paper tray completely ❒ If the printer is equipped into the printer. with the paper feed unit (op- Important tional) and the duplex unit ❒ Be sure to insert the paper tray (optional), first open the cov- completely.

  • Page 68: When The Message "Open Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears

    Troubleshooting If the paper has not entered the When the Message "Open fusing unit, carefully pull it out. Rear Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty. Take care to avoid contact with the toner as you remove misfed paper.

  • Page 69: When The Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper Push the pressure release levers When the Message "Remove as illustrated to release the pres- Misfeed From Output Tray" sure between the rollers. Appears Important ❒ Toner printed on misfed paper is not fused and can make your hands or clothing dirty.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Open the top cover, and then Carefully pull the misfed paper push the pressure release levers from the rear cover side. as illustrated to release the pres- sure between the rollers. ZDGY111J Return the pressure release levers ZDGY120J to their original positions. Note Close the top cover and rear cover, ❒...

  • Page 71: When The Message "Open Duplexcover Remove Misfeed" Appears

    Removing Misfed Paper If you find the misfed paper as When the Message "Open shown in the illustration, careful- DuplexCover Remove ly pull it out. Misfeed" Appears Use the inset grips to open the up- per portion of the duplex unit. ZDGY170J Open the cover as shown in the il- lustration, and if you find the...
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting If you find the misfed paper as Lift up the cover of the paper shown in the illustration, careful- guide unit by using the lever, and ly pull it out. carefully pull the misfed paper out. ZDGY220J ZDGY210J Open the paper guide unit inside the duplex unit.

  • Page 73: Cleaning And Adjusting The Printer

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Raise the green lock levers to a Cleaning the Charge Wire vertical position. The charge wire requires cleaning when printouts appear dirty. R CAUTION: • When accessing the inside of the machine, do not touch any sections other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Move the wire cleaner left and Return the green lock levers to right several times to clean off the their original positions. charge wire. ZDGH150J Important ZDHH040E ❒ Do not return the lock levers Important forcibly. If you cannot lock them ❒...

  • Page 75: Adjusting The Image Density

    Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Adjusting the Image Density "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Setting Of Registration Of The Paper Tray

    Troubleshooting Press { { { { #Enter} } } } again. Adjusting the Setting of This prints the configuration page. Registration of the Paper Tray Important Adjusting the registration refers to ❒ If printing does not start, check changing the position of the printed the panel display for any error image on paper fed from the optional messages and take the action re-...
  • Page 77 Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Press { { { { On Line} } } } . "4.Registration", and then press The “Ready”...

  • Page 78: Replacing Consumables

    Troubleshooting Replacing Consumables Important Replacing the Toner Cartridge ❒ Pull the toner cartridge out slowly and carefully to prevent spilling of Replace a toner cartridge whenever toner. the following messages appear on the panel display. Note ❒ When several toner colors run out IPDL-C at the same time, a message ap- Low on:xxx...
  • Page 79 Replacing Consumables Carefully pull out the toner car- Remove the tape from the new tridge for the color indicated on toner cartridge and remove the the panel display. protective cover. ZDGT010J ZDGT201J Important Important ❒ Pull the toner cartridge out ❒...

  • Page 80: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit

    Troubleshooting R WARNING: Close the front cover. Press the • Do not incinerate the photo- center of the cover until it locks conductor unit. Toner dust securely into place. might ignite when exposed to an open flame. • Disposal can take place at our authorized dealer or at appro- priate collection sites.
  • Page 81 Replacing Consumables Note Note ❒ Before removing the photoconduc- ❒ If the printer is equipped with tor unit from the printer, spread the paper feed unit (optional) paper or some other material and the duplex unit (optional), around the area you are working first open the upper portion of to keep the toner from making the the duplex unit, and then open...
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting Remove the left and right pins Insert the new photoconductor from the new photoconductor unit so that the green axles on unit. both sides are aligned with the tracks inside the green lock le- vers. Lower it until the gears mesh securely.
  • Page 83 Replacing Consumables Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display Close the top cover and front cov- er. Press the center of the top cov- "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .

  • Page 84: Replacing The Fuser Oil Bottle And Ozone Filter

    Troubleshooting Slide the top cover open lever to- Replacing the Fuser Oil Bottle wards the front of the printer, and and Ozone Filter open the top cover. Replace the oil bottle and ozone filter whenever the following messages ap- pear on the panel display. IPDL-C Add FuserOil Add Fuser Oil...
  • Page 85 Replacing Consumables Insert the new oil bottle into the Remove the ozone filter from in- printer. When inserting, the side side the ventilator cover. with the label should be facing to- wards you, and the mouth of the bottle facing down. Rotate the lock levers back to their original positions to lock the bottle in place.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Remove the oil bottle while plac- Prior to moving and transporting the ing a sheet of paper under the bot- printer tle so that no oil falls into the printer. Before moving and transporting the printer, be sure to remove the fuser oil bottle, and then remove and wipe out any residual oil from the printer.

  • Page 87: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    Replacing Consumables R CAUTION: Stuff some clean, wadded paper • When accessing the inside of the towels into the space where the machine, do not touch any sec- oil bottle was installed so that any tions other than those specified residual oil is absorbed.

  • Page 88: Replacing The Fuser Cleaner

    Troubleshooting Angling the waste toner bottle as Turn on the printer's power switch. shown in the illustration, pull it out of waste toner bottle holder. Replacing the Fuser Cleaner Replace the fuser cleaner whenever the following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 89 Replacing Consumables Rotate the lock levers to release Close the top cover. Press the cen- the lock. ter of the top cover until it locks into place. Note ❒ If the printer is equipped with the paper feed unit (optional) and the duplex unit (optional), close the upper portion of the duplex unit.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting After confirming that “Fuser Cleaner” is on the display, press { { { { #Enter} } } } . The fuser cleaner reinstall screen appears. <Fuser Cleaner> Press # key Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . This performs the reinstall opera- tion and returns to the “Mainte- nance”...

  • Page 91: Using The Operation Panel

    5. Using the Operation Panel Though the factory default settings of the printer are suitable for most printing jobs, the printer menu gives you access to a number of settings that control basic printer operations. The printer menu settings you make are retained even when you turn off the printer.
  • Page 92 Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display the screen for the setting you want to change, and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } .

  • Page 93: Protecting The Menus

    Protecting the Menus Protecting the Menus This section describes how to protect the System Menu settings against acciden- tal changes. It makes it impossible to change the System Menu settings you make with the normal procedure unless you perform the required key operation. In a network environment, protecting settings restricts changes to the System Menu settings to network administrators.

  • Page 94: Removing Protection

    Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "5.Menu Protect", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...
  • Page 95 Protecting the Menus Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "Maintenance", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Menu>...

  • Page 96: Menu Table

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Table IPDL-C Menu 1. Job Timeout 2. I/O Timeout RPS2 Menu 1. Resolution 2. Color Mode 3. Color Set 4. ColorProfile 5. Toner Saving 6. Dithering 7. Paper Type 8. Auto Tray SW 9. Duplex Print A.Duplex Bind C.
  • Page 97 Menu Table 1. Toner Level ⇒ P.63 “Adjusting the Image Density” Maintenance 2. Reinstall⇒ P.68 “Replacing the Photoconductor Unit” 3. Menu Reset ⇒ P.100 “Resetting Menus” 4. Registration ⇒ P.64 “Adjusting the Setting of Registration of the Pa- per Tray” ⇒...

  • Page 98: Menu Settings

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Settings IPDL-C Menu The following are the settings you can make with “IPDL-C Menu”. Note ❒ Italicized settings indicate default settings. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 1. Job Timeout You can set how many seconds the printer waits before terminating a print job when the printer does not receive the end of the print job.
  • Page 99 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 3.Color Set (Color Setting) You can select the correction method used for converting the RGB data to CMYK data. • Off No modification to the color setting. • Vivid Select this setting to perform CMYK conversion with enhanced saturation and brightness to print vivid colors.
  • Page 100 Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 5.Toner Saving You can select whether Toner Saving is available or not. • Off • On Note ❒ Turning on toner saving can cause the output to become blurred and result in very thin lines not printing at all. In the case of color printing, toner sav- ing can cause colors to be different from those expected.
  • Page 101 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 9.Duplex Print You can select whether to use duplex printing or not. • Off • On ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A.Duplex Bind You can select the binding position of duplex prints. • Long Edge •...

  • Page 102: System Menu

    Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ H.Parallel IF You can select the parallel interface timing. When “SystemDefault” is select- ed, the setting in the “System Menu” is used. • SystemDefault • ACK Inside • ACK Outside System Menu The following are the settings you can make with the “System Menu”.
  • Page 103 Menu Settings ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4. Energy Saver You can select after how many minutes the printer should enter the Energy Saver mode if no operation is performed. The Energy Saver mode reduces electric power consumption. • 5min • 15min •...
  • Page 104 Using the Operation Panel ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 8. Bi-direction You can select the printer response mode for status fetch requests when the standard parallel interface is being used. Use the "Standard" setting when you are experiencing problems while the printer is connected to another manufac- turer's print box.

  • Page 105: Maintenance Menu

    Changing the Printer Language This section describes how to change the printer language on the operation pan- el. Changing IPDL-C or RICOH-SCRIPT2 (RPS2) is required when you set the menu for each printer language. Press { { { { Menu} } } } .
  • Page 106 Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "Select PDL", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Menu>...

  • Page 107: Printing The Configuration Page

    Printing the Configuration Page Printing the Configuration Page Use the following procedure to print the configuration page which shows the current printer settings. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media...

  • Page 108: Interpreting The Configuration Page

    Using the Operation Panel Interpreting the Configuration Page Interpreting the Configuration Page/IPDL-C Reference ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Firmware Version This shows the printer firmware version. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Total Installed RAM This shows the total amount of memory installed in the printer. ❖...

  • Page 109: Interpreting The Configuration Page/Ricoh-Script2

    Shows the amount of printer memory, VM area and so on. Reference For more information about printer memory and VM area, see the “Oper- ating Instructions” for RICOH-SCRIPT2 included as a PDF file on the CD- ROM. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Font Status This is not used for this printer.

  • Page 110: Printing The Color Sample

    Using the Operation Panel Printing the Color Sample Use the following procedure to print the color sample. Note ❒ You should select A4 or 8 ”×11” paper to print the color sample. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In...
  • Page 111 Printing the Color Sample Press { { { { #Enter} } } } . This starts printing the color sample. Press { { { { On Line} } } } . The "Ready" message appears on the panel display.

  • Page 112: Resetting Menus

    Using the Operation Panel Resetting Menus Use the following reset procedure to return the settings of all menus to their ini- tial default settings. Limitation ❒ The following items do not reset. • Registration (⇒ P.64) • Image Density (⇒ P.63) Turn on the printer's power switch.
  • Page 113 Resetting Menus Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "3.Menu Reset", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...

  • Page 114: Administering Printing By User Code

    Using the Operation Panel Administering Printing by User Code This printer keeps a record of the number of pages printed under each User Code set in the printer driver. Using eight digit codes allows you to keep a record of the number of prints made under each User Code for three types of printing.

  • Page 115: Viewing The Number Of Pages Printed Under Each User Code

    Administering Printing by User Code Viewing the Number of Pages Printed Under Each User Code The following procedure describes how to print the list of User Codes and the number of pages printed under each User Code. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In...

  • Page 116: Reading The Statistics Report

    Shows a list of User Codes. However, if Indicates the number of pages printed in User Codes have not been configured, black and white. "Other" appears. With RICOH-SCRIPT2, Two-color User Code is fixed to “99999999”. Indicates the number of pages printed...

  • Page 117: Protecting The User Code Record

    Administering Printing by User Code Protecting the User Code Record This procedure describes how to protect the User Code record against accidental changes. Check if the On Line indicator stays on. If not, press { { { { On Line} } } } . Press { { { { #Enter} } } } , then { { { { Escape} } } } , and then { { { { Menu} } } } .

  • Page 118: Deleting The User Code Record

    Using the Operation Panel Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to select “On” or “Off”, and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Log Protect>...
  • Page 119 Administering Printing by User Code Press { { { { T T T T } } } } or { { { { U U U U } } } } to display "5.Log Clear", and then press { { { { #Enter} } } } . <Maintenance>...

  • Page 120: Using The Job Log

    Using the Operation Panel Using the Job Log This printer records a job log which shows the time of each print job, the number of pages, and the current print status of each job. The job log also shows a User ID for each job, making it easy to find the job in the log.

  • Page 121: Printing The Job Log

    Using the Job Log Printing the Job Log The following procedure describes how to print the job log. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . Power On Line Data In Reset Error Menu Escape Media Enter ZDHS031E The following message appears on the panel display.

  • Page 122: Reading The Job Log

    Indicates the number of pages printed Indicates the time when the job was re- with three or four colors. quested by the printer driver. Status Indicates the current status of each job. Note ❒ This is not available with RICOH- SCRIPT2.

  • Page 123: Appendix

    6. Appendix Color Guide Color Printing Basics Additive (Emitted) and Subtractive (Reflected) Color Models All light is a mixture of red, green, and blue, which is normally called the RGB model. When red, green, and blue are of equal intensities, the RGB color model produces white.
  • Page 124 Appendix The colors of the RGB color model can be mixed to produce the cyan, magenta, and yellow of the CMY color model and vice versa. Two colors of one model are mixed to produce the color of the other model (mixing blue and green produces cyan, for example).

  • Page 125: Memory Capacity And Paper Size

    Memory Capacity and Paper Size Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following table shows the relationship between printable paper sizes and memory capacity. 300 × × × × 300 dpi 600 × × × × 600 dpi 1200 × × × × 600 dpi Resolution Memory capacity (MB) Paper size...

  • Page 126: Low Memory

    With the IPDL-C printer driver: On the [Print Quality] tab, select [Custom] and click [Setting/Change]. Then set the resolution to 300dpi. With the RICOH-SCRIPT2 printer driver: Set the resolution to 300dpi. Turn on “Image Memory”. Use the printer's “System Menu” to turn on “Image Memory”.⇒ P.90 “System...

  • Page 127: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    Moving and Transporting the Printer Moving and Transporting the Printer R CAUTION: • It is recommended that at least two persons are used to lift the printer. Oth- erwise, the printer might fall and cause personal injury. • When lifting the machine, use the grips on both sides. The machine could break or cause an injury if dropped.

  • Page 128: Specifications

    IEEE 1284-B I/F (Compatible, Nibble, ECP) • Do not use a cable more than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) long. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Printer language: IPDL-C, RICOH-SCRIPT2 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Paper size: ⇒ P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer”...
  • Page 129 Specifications ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Noise emission ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sound power level During printing 62 dB (A) Stand-by 57 dB (A) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Sound pressure level During printing 49 dB (A) Stand-by 44 dB (A) The above measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 are actual value. It is measured at the position of the operator.

  • Page 130: Options

    Appendix ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ CPU: RM5261-250 MHz ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Memory: Standard 32 MB, up to 256 MB (with the optional SDRAM module) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Network (an optional Network Interface Board required): Topology: Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Protocol: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk ❖...
  • Page 131 Specifications Network Interface Board Type306 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Topology: Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, AppleTalk ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Interface connector: RJ45 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Required cable: STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable Category/Type5 or better *A cable is not enclosed with this option.

  • Page 132: Consumables

    Appendix Consumables R CAUTION: • Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards of quality and functionality. When purchasing expendable supplies, we recommend using only those specified by an authorized dealer. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Toner cartridge Toner cartridge Average printable number of pages per cartridge Cyan 7,200 pages...
  • Page 133 Consumables ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Other consumables Note ❒ The actual life of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you are using, the contents of your print images, and printing environment conditions. The life of consumables also shortens as the consumables be- come older.

  • Page 134: Index

    Dithering , 88 Duplex Bind , 89 Duplex Print , 89 Macintosh cancel a print job , 16 RICOH-SCRIPT2, set up , 12 Energy Level , 90 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 20 Energy Saver , 91 Maintenance Menu , 93 envelopes , 26...
  • Page 135 Windows 95/98/Me, IPDL-C , 17 Windows 95/98/Me, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 19 Quick Installation Guide , v Windows NT 4.0, IPDL-C , 18 Windows NT 4.0, RICOH-SCRIPT2 , 20 unix , 41 , 44 Reference , 96 , 97 UNIX Supplement , v...
  • Page 136 Windows NT 4.0 cancel a print job , 15 IPDL-C, properties , 4 IPDL-C, uninstall , 18 RICOH-SCRIPT2, properties , 10 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 20...
  • Page 137 MEMO...
  • Page 138 MEMO USA G063...
  • Page 139 Properly shielded and grounded cables (STP) and connectors must be used for connections to host computer (and/or peripheral) in order to meet FCC emission limits. Declaration of Conformity Product Name: Printer Model Number: AP206/SLP6c/C7006 Responsible party: Ricoh Corporation Address: 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Telephone number: 973-882-2000 This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 140 UE USA G063-8667...

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