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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions <Printer Reference>...
  • Page 2 The name of the applications do not appear in the following pages. Confirm which applications you will be using before reading this manual. Descriptions in this manual PRINTER MANAGER FOR ADMINISTRATOR Net Vision for Admin PRINTER MANAGER FOR CLIENT Consumables:...
  • Page 3 Trademarks ® RICOH-SCRIPT2 is a registered trademark of Ricoh Company. ® ® Microsoft , Windows and Windows NT crosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ® ® Adobe , PostScript , Acrobat Adobe System Incorporated. ® Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. AppleTalk, Apple, Macintosh, TrueType and LaserWriter are registered trade- marks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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 • The inside of the machine becomes very hot. Do not touch the parts with a label indicating a “hot surface”. Touching a “hot surface” could result in a burn injury. • If you use this printer in a cold area, leave the printer on. Otherwise, severe cold might damage sensitive components inside the printer.
  • Page 6: Energy Star Program

    Low-power mode. Low-power mode (Energy Saver mode) This printer automatically lowers its power consumption 60 minutes after the last operation has been completed when the Energy Level is set to level 1. To exit Low-power (Energy Saver) mode, press any key on the operation panel.
  • Page 7: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for This Printer There are five manuals that separately describe the procedures for the installa- tion of a printer and for the operation and maintenance of the printer and its op- tional equipment. To enhance safe and efficient operation of the printer, all users should read and follow the instructions contained in the following manuals.
  • Page 8: How To Read This Manual

    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 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver ... 1 Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver ... 1 Windows NT 4.0 - Uninstalling the IPDL-C Printer Driver ... 2 Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver... 3 Windows 95/98 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver... 3 Windows 2000 - Uninstalling the RICOH-SCRIPT2 Printer Driver...
  • Page 10 When the Message "Remove Misfeed Duplex Base Unit" Appears ... 63 When the Message "Remove Misfeed From Rear Cover" Appears ... 64 Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer ... 65 Cleaning the Friction Pad ... 65 Cleaning the Charger ... 65 Cleaning the Dust-Proofing Glass ...
  • Page 11 6. Appendix Color Guide ... 115 Color Printing Basics ... 115 Memory Capacity and Paper Size ... 117 Low Memory... 118 Moving and Transporting the Printer ... 119 Specifications ... 120 Mainframe ... 120 Options... 123 Consumables ... 125 INDEX... 127...
  • Page 13: Uninstalling The Printer Driver And Software

    Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Close all the applications that are currently running.
  • Page 14: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ipdl-C Printer Driver

    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 15: Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    Uninstalling a printer driver requires Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permis- sion by default. When you uninstall a printer driver, log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Close all the applications that are currently running.
  • Page 16: Windows Nt 4.0 - Uninstalling The Ricoh-Script2 Printer Driver

    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 17: Setting Up The Printer Driver And Canceling A Print Job

    Windows 95/98 - 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. Note The following tabs are standard Windows tabs. For more information about these tabs, see the documentation that comes with the Windows operating system.
  • Page 18: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. From the [Name:] list, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Prop- erties]. The Printer Properties appear. Set desired settings and click [OK].
  • Page 19 Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Printing Preferences]. The Printing Preferences Properties appear.
  • Page 20: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    • [General], [Ports], [Scheduling], [Sharing] and [Security] Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear.
  • Page 21 Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] dialog box appears. From the [Name:] list, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Prop- erties]. The Document Properties appear. Set desired settings and click [OK].
  • Page 22: Ricoh-Script2 - Setting Up For Printing

    RICOH-SCRIPT2 - Setting up for Printing Windows 95/98 - Accessing the Printer Properties There are two methods you can use to open the Printer Properties dialog box. Making printer default settings To make the printer default settings, first open the Printer Properties from the [Printers] window.
  • Page 23: Windows 2000 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    Any settings you make in the following procedure are valid for the current application only. On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The [Print] window appears. From the [Name:] box, select the printer you want to use, and then click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. Set desired settings and click [OK].
  • Page 24 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Click the icon of the printer whose default setting you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear. Set desired settings and click [OK]. Reference For more information about making printer default settings, see the “Op-...
  • Page 25: Windows Nt 4.0 - Accessing The Printer Properties

    • [General], [Ports], [Scheduling], [Sharing] and [Security] Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The Printer Properties appear.
  • Page 26 Click [Start] on the taskbar, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers]. The [Printers] window appears. Click the icon of the printer whose default settings you want to change. On the [File] menu, click [Document Defaults]. The Default Document Properties appear.
  • Page 27: Macintosh - Setting Up For Printing

    [LaserWriter 8 Page Setup] appears. Confirm that the printer you want to use is shown in the [Format for:] box. Note If the printer is now shown in the [Format for:] box, use the pop-up menu to display a list of available printers. Reference The actual appearance of the Page Setup depends on the application you are using.
  • Page 28 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job Setting up for printing from an application Open the file you want to print. On the [File] menu, click [Print]. The Printer Settings appear. Confirm that the printer is selected in the [Printer] box.
  • Page 29: Canceling A Print Job

    Note You cannot stop printing the data that has already been processed internal- ly by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages after you press {Reset}. A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
  • Page 30: Windows Nt 4.0 - Canceling A Print Job

    Note You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages af- ter you press {Reset}. A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
  • Page 31: Macintosh - Canceling A Print Job

    Note You cannot stop printing data that has already been processed internally by the printer. Because of this, printing might continue for a few pages af- ter you press {Reset}. A print job that contains a large volume of data might take considerable time to stop.
  • Page 32 Setting Up the Printer Driver and Canceling a Print Job...
  • Page 33: Paper And Other Media

    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. Important If you use damp or curled paper, a misfeed might occur. In such a case, try turning over the paper stack in the paper tray.
  • Page 34 Paper and Other Media Paper sizes and paper feed directions supported by each paper tray (Metric version) 12x18 B4 JIS B5 JIS B6 JIS Double Letter Legal Letter Half Letter Executive Folio Foolscap F/GL Com#10 Env DL Env Custom Size •...
  • Page 35 You should set the paper size dial to “p”, and select the paper size using the operation panel. The default setting is Foolscap (8.5“ 13”). paper size using the operation panel” • means that the size is not supported. Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer 12" 18" 11" 17"...
  • Page 36: Paper Recommendations

    Loading paper Important Do not use paper that is meant for an ink-jet printer or it may stick to the fus- ing unit and cause a paper misfeed. When printing on an OHP transparency that has a print side, load it with the print side down onto the bypass tray.
  • Page 37 • When printing on adhesive labels, use the bypass tray. • Load adhesive labels into the tray with the print side face down. Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer (20 lb) in weight. (28 lb), use the bypass tray.
  • Page 38 Leaving them in the tray may cause them to stick together. • When printing on OHP transparencies, you should select the OHP trans- parency mode with the printer driver. • The bypass tray can hold up to 50 OHP transparency sheets.
  • Page 39 • Load only one size and type of envelope at a time. • Before loading envelopes, flatten the leading edges (sides being fed into the printer) of them by running a pencil or ruler across them. • Some kinds of envelopes might cause misfeeds, wrinkles or poor printing.
  • Page 40 Paper and Other Media 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 41: Printable Area

    Printable Area The following 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") A: printable area Note The printable area may vary depending on paper size, printer language and printer driver settings.
  • Page 42: Loading Paper

    This Printer”. Slide the paper tray out until it stops. After that, lift it slightly, then slide it out of the printer. Place it on a flat surface. Slide the paper guides to adjust them to the paper width.
  • Page 43: System Menu

    (Tray 2/3) Use the following procedure to select the paper size loaded in Tray 1, 2 or 3 from the printer's operation panel. Press { { { { Menu} } } } . 11 17 Power The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 44: Loading Paper In The Bypass Tray

    Press {On Line}. The On Line indicator turns off when the printer is offline. Press {Reset}. The printer is reset and the settings are applied. Confirm that the se- lected tray and paper size are ap- pears on the panel display.
  • Page 45 Do not load paper when print- ing. Selecting paper size using the operation panel Use the following procedure to select the paper size from the printer's oper- ation panel after loading paper into the bypass tray. Press {Media}. TFWY150E Power The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 46 Paper and Other Media Select the paper size you have loaded in the tray. Standard paper size A Press {T} or {U} to display the paper size that is in the tray. B Press {Enter}. <Bypass Size> The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 47: Sliding Out The Output Tray Extender

    If you load paper larger than A4L or " 11"L, slide out the output tray extender. Important Do not place the rear of the printer near a wall or touch it with your hand. This area can become ex- tremely hot.
  • Page 48 Paper and Other Media...
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    • Error and status messages on the operation panel • Getting printer information over the network Printed Error Message The error message shown below is output by the printer whenever there is not enough memory to print data. Error message There is not enough memory in your printer to print this page.Change print...
  • Page 50: Error & Status Messages On The Operation Panel

    If the 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 51 Close the left cover. "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Close the paper exit cover. the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Close the rear cover. "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Press the operation key or send a job from the com- puter to turn the power on.
  • Page 52 There is a malfunction in Turn the printer off and on. the printer. If this does not clear the problem, contact your sales or service representative. There is a paper misfeed in Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 53 Reset Waste T The waste toner bottle is Bottle Correctly not installed. Warming Up The printer is preparing for printing. The printer adjusts itself regularly to maintain print quality. (This message might appear while print- ing.)
  • Page 54 B1:Error B3:Error B5:Error B6:Error Description An error has occurred in Turn the printer off and on. the optional memory unit. Then, try to print again. Turn off the printer. Re- move and reinstall the memory unit and turn on the printer. Then, try to print again.
  • Page 55 This message appears when you use the duplex printer. Note If you cannot solve the problem by taking above actions, turn the printer off and on. If this does not clear the error message, write down the error number and the message, and contact your sales or service representative.
  • Page 56: Getting Printer Information Over The Network

    Troubleshooting 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. telnet Use the status command.
  • Page 57 Cover" Appears” Load paper into the paper tray. per” Close the paper exit cover. the "Setup Guide" that comes with the printer Remove the misfed paper. P.59 “When the Message "Open Front Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears” Remove the misfed paper.
  • Page 58 Waste Toner is Nearly Full The waste toner bottle is WasteToner : Not Set Cor- rectly xxx Toner is Empty This message appears when you use the duplex printer. Description The paper tray is not in- Install the paper tray cor- stalled correctly.
  • Page 59 Printer configuration You can check the printer's current status using the following method. telnet Use the info command. Note “*” (asterisk) indicates the current setting. Items marked by “*” are explained in the following tables. Item Input Tray ID number of the paper tray...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting *2 Input Tray: PageSize Paper size *3 Input Tray: Status Status Normal NoTray PaperEnd *4 Emulation: Name Emulation name RWC(IPDL-C) RPS(RicohScript2) Description 11” 17"K ” 14"K " 11”L " 8 "L " 10 "L 8" 13"K " 13"K " 13"K Custom size The paper size is not selected Description...
  • Page 61: Printer Does Not Print

    [Advanced] and then clear both [Send CTRL+D before job] and [Send CTRL+D after job]. Windows 2000 On the [Device Settings] tab of the Printer Properties, se- lect [No] for both [Send CTRL-D Before Each Job:] and [Send CTRL-D After Each Job:].
  • Page 62 If you still cannot clear the prob- lem, contact your sales or service representative. The print job might be reset. Do the following. • Confirm that you have selected the correct printer driver. Try printing again. • Set a longer Wait Timeout.
  • Page 63 If the Data In indicator stays off, data is not being sent to blinking or lit after start- the printer or the printer may be resetting the print job be- ing the print job? cause there was a long delay in receiving the data from the computer.
  • Page 64 • Windows 95/98 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 65: Other Printing Problems

    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 66 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.
  • Page 67 The print side of the page is a hazy gray. Possible causes, Descriptions, and Solutions [Color] is selected on the printer driver. Change the col- or mode setting to [Black & White]. Note Some applications ignore the color mode setting made with the printer driver.
  • Page 68 The printer driver setting is not correct. Select [Thick Pa- per], [OHP Transparency] or [Thick (Duplex Backside)] in the paper type setting with the printer driver. The toner based color system used by the printer is dif- ferent from the light based color system of the comput- er screen.
  • Page 69 Printing from some applications results in a loss of res- olution. The printer driver is not set up for color printing. Select [Color] in the color mode setting with the printer driver. Some applications normally print color text as black and white.
  • Page 70: Removing Misfed Paper

    Important If the printer is equipped with the optional tray, do not pull out more than two trays at the same time. If you do, the printer might tilt for- ward.
  • Page 71: When The Message "Open Front Cover Remove Misfeed" Appears

    Note If the printer has the optional paper feed unit installed, check the all paper trays for misfeeds. Slide the paper tray completely into the printer. Important Be sure to insert the paper tray completely. If not fully inserted, misfeeds might occur, or the front cover might touch the pa- per tray.
  • Page 72: When The Message "Remove Misfeed From Output Tray" Appears

    Confirm that you do not leave any misfed paper in the printer. Note If it is difficult to turn the dial, turn it slightly upward and then try again.
  • Page 73 A Remove the misfed paper from inside of the printer. While turning the dial, remove the misfed paper as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to leave any misfed paper in the printer. Note When removing misfed pa- per, be careful not to touch the fusing section because it could be very hot.
  • Page 74 When you can see the misfed paper inside the printer Note If it is difficult to turn the dial, turn it slightly upward and then try again.
  • Page 75: When The Message "Remove Misfeed Duplex Base Unit" Appears

    Note When removing misfed pa- per, be careful not to touch the fusing section because it could be very hot. Close paper exit cover 2 and paper exit cover 1. Close the front cover. When the Message "Remove Misfeed Duplex Base Unit" Appears R CAUTION: •...
  • Page 76: When The Message "Remove Misfeed From Rear Cover" Appears

    Close the guides opened in steps F and G. Slide the duplex tray completely into the printer. Important Be sure to insert the duplex tray completely. If not fully inserted, misfeeds might occur, or the front cover might touch the pa- per tray.
  • Page 77: Cleaning And Adjusting The Printer

    Follow the procedure below to clean the friction pad. Slide the paper tray out until it stops. After that, lift it slightly, then slide it out of the printer. Then remove paper from the pa- per tray. Clean the friction pad with a soft damp cloth.
  • Page 78: Cleaning The Dust-Proofing Glass

    Troubleshooting Holding the green inset grips of the photoconductor unit, pull the top side of the unit forward. Move the light blue charger cleaner left and right about ten times, and return it to the left side. Align the arrow on the charger cleaner to the arrow on the photoconductor unit.
  • Page 79: Adjusting The Image Density

    Holding the green inset grips of the photoconductor unit, push the unit back to its original position. Close the front cover. Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Adjusting the Image Density Changing the image density setting might cause a deterioration of color balance.
  • Page 80: Setting The Toner Empty Menu

    Setting the Toner Empty Menu Use this setting to specify whether the printer stops printing and displays an error message when toner runs out. By default it does not, but you can change this by carrying out the fol- lowing procedure.
  • Page 81: Adjusting The Setting Of Registration Of The Paper Tray

    ( P.99). Note Use A4 or 8 ” 11” paper to print the configuration page. Turn on the printer's power switch. Cleaning and Adjusting the Printer Press {Menu}. Power The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu>...
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting After confirming that "1.Con- fig.Page" is displayed, press {Es- cape}. The following the message ap- pears on the panel display. <Menu> List Print You can find the crop marks on the long edge of the configuration page. Check if the left and right margins on the long edge of the configuration page are as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 83: Replacing Consumables

    Note Before removing a toner cartridge from the printer, spread paper or some other material around the area you are working to keep toner from making floor dirty. In the “Low on:xxx” message, “xxx”...
  • Page 84 In this case, the print quality might be reduced. Gently slide the new toner car- tridge into the printer. TFWX480E Return the lock lever to its origi- nal position. TFWX490E Pull the tape out as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 85 Prepare the new toner cartridge for installa- tion. <Toner Select> Please Wait Escape Enter When the printer is ready, the fol- lowing message is displayed. Data In TFWS020E <Toner Select> Add Toner Replace the toner cartridge. P.71 “Replacing Toner Cartridge”...
  • Page 86: Replacing The Photoconductor Unit

    The “Change PCU” message is based on a printed page counter kept internally by the printer. It is meant as a general guide to photo- conductor unit life only. Actual photoconductor unit life depends on the printing conditions.
  • Page 87 Holding the green inset grips of the photoconductor unit, remove the unit from the printer, and place it carefully inside the new photoconductor unit's box. Important To prevent accidental scattering...
  • Page 88: Replacing The Fuser Oil Bottle And Ozone Filter

    Important There are three ozone filters in this printer. Two of them are set inside in the front, one of them is set in the rear. Be careful when replacing the ozone filters as the front side filter is a different shape from the rear side filter.
  • Page 89 Disposal can take place at our au- thorized dealer or at appropriate collection sites. Dispose of used ozone filters as general burnable refuse. Turn off the printer's power switch. Replace the oil bottle. A Remove the green cap from the new oil bottle.
  • Page 90: Replacing The Waste Toner Bottle

    A Push the front cover release but- ton and open the front cover. B Grasping the ozone filter by its tab, remove it from the printer. C Insert a new ozone filter into the printer. Slide the filter into the stopper.
  • Page 91 If you do, it might result in receiving a burn or inju- Note Before removing the waste toner bottle from the printer, spread pa- per or some other material around the area you are working to keep toner from making floor dirty.
  • Page 92: Replacing The Charger

    If you do, it might result in receiving a burn or inju- Note Before removing the charger from the printer, spread paper or some other material around the area you are working to keep toner from making floor dirty.
  • Page 93 Remove the charger. Install a new charger into the printer. Insert the new charger into the printer with the arrow of the charger cleaner's lever facing to- ward you. The charger locks auto- matically. Note Return the charger cleaner to the left or print problems may occur.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 95: 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 96 The following message appears on the panel display. Take Offline Then Press Reset Press {On Line}. The On Line indicator stays off and the printer enters offline. Press {Reset}. This restarts the printer with the new settings. Note You can check the current menu settings by printing a configuration page.
  • Page 97: Protecting The Menus

    Protecting the Menus This procedure describes how to protect the System Menu settings against acci- dental changes. It makes it impossible to change the System Menu settings you make with the normal procedure unless you perform the required key opera- tion.
  • Page 98: Removing Protection

    Using the Operation Panel Press {T} or {U} to display "On", and then press {Enter}. <Menu Protect> j This registers the setting and the “Maintenance” menu appears. Press {On Line}. The "Ready" message appears on the panel display. Removing Protection Check if the On Line indicator stays on.
  • Page 99 Press {T} or {U} to display "7.Menu Protect", and then press {Enter}. <Maintenance> 7.Menu Protectl The following message appears on the panel display.M <Menu Protect> j Press {T} or {U} to display "Off", and then press {Enter}. <Menu Protect> j This turns off protection and returns to the “Maintenance”...
  • Page 100: Menu Table

    Using the Operation Panel Menu Table IPDL-C Menu RPS2 Menu System Menu 1. Job Timeout 2. I/O Timeout 1. Color Level 2. Color Mode 3. Color Set 4. ColorProfile 5. Toner Saving 6. Dithering 7. Paper Type 8. Auto Tray SW 9.
  • Page 101 This menu appears when you use the duplex printer. The setting is not effective. Available only when the optional parallel interface board is installed in the printer. This menu appears when {Enter}, {Escape} and {Menu} are pressed while the printer is online.
  • Page 102: Menu Settings

    You can set how many seconds the printer waits before terminating a print job when the printer does not receive the end of that print job. “000 Off” is endless wait. The job is automatically cancelled if time runs out.
  • Page 103 • Fine Select this setting to perform color matching based on the printer's built-in color rendering dictionaries, and perform CMYK conversion. It makes it possible to print colors that are close to the displayed colors on the com- puter screen.
  • Page 104 Using the Operation Panel • Solid Color Use this setting to print specific colors, logos and so on. 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.
  • Page 105 B.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 current print job. The job is automatically cancelled if time runs out. • 000 Off •...
  • Page 106: System Menu

    The following are the settings you can make with the “System Menu”. Note Italicized settings indicate default settings. 1. Paper Tray You can select the default paper tray that is selected whenever you turn on the printer. • Tray1 • Tray2 (option) • Tray3 (option) • Bypass...
  • Page 107 Paper”. 3. Bypass Use You can select whether or not the printer should be searched the bypass tray when "Auto Tray Select" is selected in "Paper Tray:" using the printer driver. Selecting "Manual" is not searched the bypass tray.
  • Page 108 • 45min • 60min Important After the printer enters Energy Saver mode, it takes some time to warm up again when print data is received. 6. Energy Level You can select the Energy Saver mode level. “Level 1” is the default setting and saves more power consumption than ”Level 2”.
  • Page 109 Do not use the "ACK Outside" setting. 11. 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 110: Changing The Printer Language

    IPDL-C Menu Press {T} or {U} to display "Select PDL", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> Select PDL Press {T} or {U} to display the printer language you want to use, and then press {Enter}. <Select PDL> Option#1 RPS2 l Press {On Line}.
  • Page 111: 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}. On Line Reset Menu Media Power Error The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu> IPDL-C Menu Press {T} or {U} to display "List Print", and then press {Enter}.
  • Page 112: Interpreting The Configuration Page

    Firmware Version This shows the printer firmware version. Total Installed RAM This shows the total amount of memory installed in the printer. Option Interface This indicates whether there is an optional parallel interface board or Net- work Interface Board installed in the printer.
  • Page 113 " 13"K " 13"K Custom Total Pages This is the total number of pages printed by the printer to date. • Color Counter This is the number of pages printed with full color. • B/W Counter This is the number of pages printed with black and white.
  • Page 114: Interpreting Configuration Page/Ricoh-Script2

    Using the Operation Panel Interpreting Configuration Page/RICOH-SCRIPT2 Reference Shows the printer system version and so on. You can also see the status of the paper tray. Tray Status Shows the status of the paper trays. If you install the paper feed unit, it is described as “Tray2” and/or “Tray3”.
  • Page 115: Printing The Color Sample

    Printing the Color Sample Use the following procedure to print the color sample. Note You should select A4 or 8 Press {Menu}. On Line Reset Menu Media Power Error The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu> IPDL-C Menu Press {T} or {U} to display "List Print", and then press {Enter}.
  • Page 116: Resetting Menus

    Limitation The following items do not reset. • Registration ( • Image Density ( • Paper Size of the bypass tray ( Turn on the printer’s power switch. Press {Menu}. Power The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu>...
  • Page 117: Menu Reset

    Press {On Line}. The "Ready" message appears on the panel display. Press {On Line}. The On Line indicator stays off and the printer enters offline. Press {Reset}. This resets all menus to their initial factory defaults, and returns to the "Ready"...
  • Page 118: 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 allow you to keep a record of the number of prints made under each User Code for three types of printing.
  • Page 119: Viewing The Number Of Pages Printed Under Each 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}. On Line Reset Menu Media Power Error The following message appears on the panel display.
  • Page 120: Reading The Statistics Report

    Using the Operation Panel Reading the Statistics Report 3 4 5 User Code Shows a list of User Codes. However, if User Codes have not been configured, "Other" appears. With RICOH-SCRIPT2, User Code is fixed to "99999999". Total Indicates the total number of pages print- ed in "Black", "Two-color"...
  • Page 121: Deleting The User Code Record

    Press {T} or {U} to display "Maintenance", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> Maintenance The following message appears on the panel display. <Maintenance> 1.Reinstall Press {T} or {U} to display "8.Log Protect", and then press {Enter}. <Maintenance> 8.Log Protect l The following message appears on the panel display. <Log Protect>...
  • Page 122: Log Clear

    Using the Operation Panel Press {Menu}. Power The following message appears on the panel display. <Menu> IPDL-C Menu Press {T} or {U} to display "Maintenance", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> Maintenance The following message appears on the panel display. <Maintenance> 1.Reinstall Press {T} or {U} to display "9.Log Clear", and then press {Enter}.
  • Page 123: Using The Job Log

    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 124: Job Log

    Using the Operation Panel Press {T} or {U} to display "List Print", and then press {Enter}. <Menu> List Print The following message appears on the panel display. <List Print> 1.Config.Page l Press {T} or {U} to display "3.Job Log", and then press {Enter}. <List Print>...
  • Page 125: Reading The Job Log

    IDs have not been configured, "?" ap- pears. Wiht RICOH-SCRIPT2, User ID is fixed to “RPS2”. Printer Language Indicates the printer language, either IPDL-C or RICOH-SCRIPT2 (RPS2). Request Time Indicates the time when the job was re- quested by the printer driver.
  • Page 126 Using the Operation Panel...
  • Page 127: Appendix

    CMY color model. When mixed in equal proportions the CMY color model produces black. Note CMY is also called subtractive or reflective color. The printer uses CMY toner plus K (black) toner (CMYK color model) to provide full color printing. 6. Appendix...
  • Page 128 (red in this example). Complementary colors are: red and cyan, green and magenta, blue and yellow. Printed Color The printer produces full-color output using four toner colors: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. These four colors make up the CMYK color model. Note...
  • Page 129: Memory Capacity And Paper Size

    Memory Capacity and Paper Size The following table shows the relationship between printable paper sizes and memory capacity. Resolution Memory capacity 32 64 96 128 160 192 256 32 (MB) Paper size B4 JIS B5 JIS Double Letter Legal Letter Half Letter Executive Folio...
  • Page 130: Low Memory

    Appendix Low Memory The error message shown below is output by the printer whenever there is not enough memory to print your data. There is not enough memory in your printer to print this page. Change print quality in the printer driver and try again.
  • Page 131: Moving And Transporting The Printer

    • When moving the printer, be sure to keep it level to avoid spilling the fuser oil. If oil is spilt, wipe it with alkaline cleaner. Otherwise, the oily surfaces can create the danger of slipping and personal injury.
  • Page 132: Specifications

    Resolution: 600 dpi Parallel interface: Interface Standard 36-pin printer cable and a parallel port on the host computer 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 133 Sound pressure level During printing Stand-by The above measurements made in accordance with ISO 7779 are actual value. It is measured at the position of the operator. Dimensions: Simplex printer Width Printer only 660 mm (26") With one optional 660 mm (26")
  • Page 134 Appendix Duplex printer Printer only With one optional paper feed unit With two optional paper feed units Measurement conditions: With the paper tray, bypass tray and output tray extender opened. Weight: Simplex printer Approximately 62 kg (136.7 lb) (including consumables) Duplex printer Approximately 82 kg (180.8 lb) (including consumables)
  • Page 135: Options

    • Printer Feature Expander 185 64MB • Memory Unit TypeA (128MB) Options PAPER FEED UNIT Type305 Paper size: P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” Paper weight: P.21 “Paper and Other Media Supported by This Printer” Network Interface Board Type306 Topology:...
  • Page 136 Appendix Printer Feature Expander 185 / Memory Unit TypeA Module type: SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual-in-line Memory Module) Memory type: SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic RAM) Number of pins: 144 pins Data width: 64 bits...
  • Page 137: Consumables

    Toner cartridges that come with the printer are for setup purposes, and will not provide the number of pages described above. The average num- ber of printable pages that can be expected from the toner cartridges in- cluded in the printer are as follows: •...
  • Page 138 Appendix Other consumables Note Actual life of consumables depends on the type and size of paper you are using, the contents of your print images, and printing environment condi- tions. The life of consumables also shortens as the consumables become older.
  • Page 139: Index

    I/O Buffer , 95 I/O Timeout , 90 , 93 IPDL-C , 101 IPDL-C Menu , 90 IPDL-C printer driver Windows 2000, uninstall , 1 Windows 95/98, uninstall , 1 Windows NT 4.0, uninstall , 2 job log , 111...
  • Page 140 PDL Sensing , 96 photoconductor unit , 74 plain paper , 25 printable area , 29 Printer Error , 101 Printer Feature Expander 185 , 124 Printer Information , 100 PrinterLang. , 97 Printer Reference , v Print Errors , 94...
  • Page 141 Windows 95/98 cancel a print job , 17 IPDL-C , properties , 5 IPDL-C, uninstall , 1 RICOH-SCRIPT2, properties , 10 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 3 Windows NT 4.0 cancel a print job , 18 IPDL-C, properties , 8 IPDL-C, uninstall , 2 RICOH-SCRIPT2, properties , 13 RICOH-SCRIPT2, uninstall , 4...
  • Page 142 USA G048...
  • Page 143 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: SLP624s/SLP624d/C7006w/C7006dw Model Number: G047-15, G048-15 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 144 SAVIN CORPORATION Type for Savin SLP624s/SLP624d/C7006d/C7006dw (S1383) UE USA G048-8627...

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