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Riso HC5500 Series Reference Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    There are 2 types of printer controllers: RISO Controller HC3R-5000 (GDI) and RISO Controllers PS7R-9000 (PS). The screen shots shown in this manual are from RISO Controller HC3R-5000. Please note that the screen shots may differ from the ones shown depending on the printer controller in use.
  • Page 4 Series: One of the world's fastest and most economical full colour printers. Features such as high-speed and inexpensive printing make the HC5500 useful in a wide range of applications. Applications of colour printing will increase even more, including leaflets and direct mail for advertising, product manuals and educational materials for the company's internal use, and presentations.
  • Page 5 What is ComColor. is a term invented by RISO, formed by merging Communication and Colour. It represents a new form of colour printing targeted on high-speed, low-cost, and prompt (on-demand) response, driven by our business and daily life needs. Haven't you ever given up on printing a proposal document or a leaflet because of the...
  • Page 6 What you can do with the Series The high-speed HC5500 full-colour printer can be used in a wide range of applications. Here we will explain what kind of printing the HC5500 is capable of, and introduce its most important features. Printing without being seen by other people Security Print...
  • Page 7 Booklet Pagination Using Forms (Only when connected to RISO PS7R-9000) The HC5500 can do double-page foldable pagination without using an application software to prepare the You can print documents and add a common mark or data. You can print data as they are, without deterio- text.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Names of parts Ink Unit Cover ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Ink cartridges for 4 colours are installed here.

  • Page 9: Operation Panel

    Load the tray with the same type of paper that was used in the previous time. The paper type can be checked on the Moni- toring screen of the [RISO Console]. Make sure that you load the paper with the printable side face downward.
  • Page 10 Getting Started Operation Panel The operation panel performs menu settings and displays printing instructions. In addition, it indicates paper jamming locations and depleted consumable items. WAKE-UP Key FORCEJET™ Remaining quantity link mark warning lamp Message Display Ready Auto Sleep Key PRINT/PAUSE Key Blinks while receiving data.
  • Page 11 Mark display The light of the operation panel display goes on and the printer stops during paper jamming or when a consumable item such as ink runs out. Please check the mark whose light is on and take appropriate measures. INK CARTRIDGE The ink cartridge is empty.

  • Page 12: Paper Specifications

    Getting Started Paper Specifications Usable Paper: Paper that conforms to the following specifications can be used for printing. • Paper sizes that can be used in the Standard Feed Tray : 46g/m – 210g/m (12-lb bond to 56-lb bond) Minimum size Maximum size Registering Paper Size : 340mm...

  • Page 13: Handling Ink Cartridges

    Handling Ink Cartridges Do not store the ink for a long period Do not shake the ink cartridge Do not leave the ink under direct sunlight or in places Do not shake the ink cartridge when replacing it. Shaking can cause bubbles that may clog the print subject to large variations of temperature, nor store it head or make the colour uneven.

  • Page 14: Let's Start Printing

    [OK] button. Using as a network printer The [RISO Console] is a useful tool that permits verifying the conditions of the printer at the PC monitor. The RISO console provides the following information related to the printer:...
  • Page 15 Select the job to be printed from the [Job status] screen of the Job Manager, press the output button, and enter the security code to start printing. (Similar instructions can be sent from the [RISO Console/Job Manager] of the computer.) For [normal] printing The printing starts when an instruction is sent from the printer driver.

  • Page 16: Taking Advantage Of Security Print

    Let's Start Printing Taking advantage of Security Print You probably face the problems described below in your network printing environment. Typical network printers are shared by a large number of people and their receiving trays accumulate multiple printouts. The sizes of the printouts also show significant variations. Sometimes, your document is mixed in the middle of many others.
  • Page 17 Since the Security Print assumes that you approach the HC5500 for the printing, it is necessary to install a touch panel or a PC near the HC5500 where the RISO Console can be seen. Security means safe, reassuring printing...
  • Page 18 Let's Start Printing Taking Advantage of Security Print Taking full advantage of Security Print in your work. The HC5500 allows you to select a Security Print function adapted to you and your working place. First, find out what security level you and your working place need.
  • Page 19 Recommended Setup [B]: the administrator is responsible for security settings It is possible to select whether or not to store the job in the printer controller after printing. "Discard" is recommended for security, but even when jobs are stored, it is possible to impose restrictions on the display of job names and opera- tions.

  • Page 20: Useful Information About The Hc5500 Series

    Special paper for the HC, the best appealing power. The RISO IJ paper was especially developed for the RISO HC Series. A special colour profile was developed to match the special paper, taking full advantage of the features of our special ink. For the best printing quality, com- bine the paper type set in the printer driver with the type of paper loaded in the tray.
  • Page 21 "colour management." Rules used in the conversion to [ON]. If left in [OFF], the printer does not respond vary from manufacturer to manufacturer; we, at RISO, to print commands sent from the computer. use a proprietary conversion table (colour profile).
  • Page 22 Let's Start Printing The printing mode is switched ON/OFF with the PRINT/PAUSE key of the Operation Panel. Printing mode ON Prints upon a command from the printer controller. Lit green Printing Mode ON Printing mode OFF The printer does not accept commands from the printer controller and keeps waiting for a command from the Operation Panel.

  • Page 23: Sleep Mode

    Sleep Key printable state on Macintosh machines, use the [RISO Wake-Up Tool] available in the RISO Controller CD-ROM to send a command from the computer or press the Sleep Key of the HC5500. (On Windows machines, the data is auto- matically received when sent.)
  • Page 24 Let's Start Printing Duplex Printing = [Switch Back] + [Stackless] System By default, the HC5500 can do duplex printing* in any size varying from postcards to A3W (ledger) (46g/m - 210g/m The printer uses the "switch back" method that consists of Switch Back Vertical printing the front page first, reversing the paper and then...
  • Page 25 The output from a printer can use standard OS functions such as GDI (Windows) or QuickDraw (Macintosh), or may use a page description language such as PS (PostScript) and PCL. The HC5500 Series uses a special GDI controller and a PS controller.

  • Page 26: Frequently Used Basic Functions

    Frequently Used Basic Functions Duplex printing Consists of printing on both sides of the paper. By combining this function with the Multi-Up, you can make your documents more compact. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-6. By setting duplex printing as the printer's default in [Properties], you can save the effort of repeating the setting every time.
  • Page 27 Short edge binding Long edge binding Even more convenient ways of printing are possible by combin- ing duplex printing with the Booklet (Pagination) function. You can print on one A3 sheet For example, 4 single-sided (stapling is unnecessary) pages (4 x A4) In case of paper jam during duplex printing...

  • Page 28: Multi-Up (Multi-Page)

    Prints multiple pages on 1 paper by pagination (arrangement). Pagination can be selected for 2, 4, 8, or 16* pages. It is also possible to select the order of the pages. * 16-page selection is only possible when connected with a RISO PS7R-9000 controller. For HC3R-5000, see User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-14.
  • Page 29 Select [Multi-up]. Select [Pages per sheet] Select [Page order] as well. The usual setting is [Auto]. Vertical & Reverse order (from right to left) Vertical Horizontal & Reverse order (from right to left) Horizontal US/UK-27...

  • Page 30: Job Separation

    Frequently Used Basic Functions Job Separation Preparing a large quantity of documents for meetings is straightforward using the Job Separation function. For HC3R-5000, see User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-26. For PS7R-9000, see User's Manual for Printer Driver page 3-25. Types of Job Separation Between jobs :Separation Paper...
  • Page 31 How to Do Job Separation Click on the [Options] tab of the Printer Driver screen. Select the type of Job Separation When [Every division] is selected, separation papers are inserted according to [Ejection mode] of the [Main setting] tab. Loading separation papers Define in advance in which tray the separation paper will be loaded.

  • Page 32: Riso Console

    Frequently Used Basic Functions RISO Console When connected to the LAN, the HC5500 not only is capable of high-speed data transfer but can use the network, for several purposes. Operations can be executed at the local computer rather than at the printer itself.

  • Page 33: Job Manager

    [Custom setting]. Data saved by the [Network scan] function can also be downloaded. Administrator ..Specifies operations of the printer controller, etc. Settings can only be changed by users who logged in using the administrator's password. Help ......Instructions on how to use the RISO Console are displayed. US/UK-31...

  • Page 34: Other Useful Features

    Other Useful Features Pause after a proof For jobs involving a large number of pages, it is possible to print just one page or one set and check the results before printing the specified number of pages. If no problem is found, the printing is resumed by pressing the Print/Pause key at the printer.
  • Page 35 How to adjust printing position Press the PRINT/PAUSE key during printing. Press the Menu key. When Menu 1 is displayed, press the OK key. Menu 1 Print Position Adj Adjust the printing position using cursor keys Print Position Adj and start printing by pressing the Print/Pause 10 mm key.

  • Page 36: Test Print

    Other Useful Features Test Print You can check the results after adjusting printing position or density. See User's Manual for Printer Main Body page 2-16. How to do test printing Press the PRINT/PAUSE key during printing. Press the Menu key. Display [Test Print] by pressing the cursor keys Menu 2 and then press the OK key.

  • Page 37: Job Comments

    Job comments Size Number of pages to print Comments can be added to the data when a person who Colour prepares and edits the page sends the DTP data to the controller and another person in charge of printing executes printing. Comments may include paper type or colour, size specifications, and any other information that needs to be communicated to the person in charge of printing.

  • Page 38: Reprinting (Temporary Data Retrieve)

    For reprinting, [Initial Setting] in [Administrator reprinted. Setting] of the RISO Console needs to be changed. See User's Manual for Console, page 2-18 Reprinting Press the Menu key during the [Ready] state.
  • Page 39 [Initial setting] of the For printing private documents that you do not [Administrator] screen of the RISO Console, you wish to be copied such as examinations and can print a specified number of copies of the last directories, you can avoid unwanted printing by printed page.

  • Page 40: Using Forms

    Other Useful Features Using Forms (only when connected with RISO Controller PS7R-9000) It is possible to add constant marks or texts - called "forms" - to printed documents. By previously storing texts or images as forms, adding them to the printout requires just a simple operation. You can also combine different data for duplex printing by storing one page in the printer controller.
  • Page 41 Select whether or not to do duplex printing in [Form print pattern]. Select the data to be used as a form and click on [OK]. Using watermarks (only when connected with RISO Controller HC3R-5000) Previously registered strings of characters can be applied as watermarks for printing. Important Confidential See User’s Manual for Printer Driver, page 2-28.

  • Page 42: Storing Data And Settings (Storage)

    Prints and stores the data in the Printing directly on the paper. printer controller. Storage Archive Stores the data in the printer controller. The Stores data as RIP (archive) in the printing condition is printer controller. (Only when stored together. connected with RISO Controller PS7R-9000) US/UK-40...
  • Page 43 Printer controller Feature 2: OS-independent data storage format (only when connected with RISO Controller PS7R-9000) The data received from the computer are stored in the printer controller in the PS format. Storage data can be called by any computer for duplex or paginated printing regardless of the OS (Windows, Macintosh, etc.)

  • Page 44: Making Booklets (Pagination)

    Other Useful Features Making Booklets (Pagination) Using the [Layout] tab of the printer driver, it is possible paginate booklets without the help of an application soft- ware to prepare the data. You can print data as they are, without deteriorating image quality and saving a significant amount of work.
  • Page 45 Binding • Since booklets require duplex printing, please load papers that allow for that. • Four pages are printed on one sheet. The first page of the original data becomes the first page of the booklet. Fractional pages are left blank. Arrange the paper considering the size of the finished result. •...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Image

    Other Useful Features Adjusting the Image In the printer driver, it is possible to adjust the reproduction of half-tone images such as photographs. Since the adjustment applies uniformly to the entire image, individual pictures cannot be processed separately. For changing colours or performing individual processing, use an image processing software.
  • Page 47 [Change Details] screen. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-20. For RISO Controllers PS7R-9000, the gamma levels of C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow), and K (black) can be adjusted separately. See User's Manual for Printer Driver page 3-19.
  • Page 48 Other Useful Features Reproducing Half Tones with Dot Density (Error Diffusion) Half tones are reproduced by the density of compo- nent dots. We recommend this setting to print pages containing photographs. For HC3R-5000, see User's Manual for Printer Driver page 2-21.
  • Page 49 For PS7R-9000, see User's Manual for Printer Driver page 3-22 The image can be rotated. Adjusts the printing positions of the front and back pages. Sets the printing quality. Selects whether or not to perform colour matching using ComColor Standard.(Only when connected with RISO Controller PS7R-9000) US/UK-47...

  • Page 50: Using The Optional Finisher

    Other Useful Features Using the Optional Finisher When printing a large number of copies, it is possible to staple, punch, and fold each set in the specified size, and documents can be prepared in a very effi- cient manner. HC Finisher Punching/stapling Punching and stapling are useful for preparing business documents and presen-...
  • Page 51 Preparing catalogues and bulletins (Booklet) You can prepare booklets by folding printed sheets in two. This represents a great progress in terms of reducing the cost required to prepare printed matter, considering how expensive small-quantity colour printing used to be. Now you can prepare exclusive plans and catalogues to satisfy customer needs.

  • Page 52: Using The Optional Scanner

    Other Useful Features Using the Optional Scanner The printer can be used to print a scanned page, like a colour copying machine. Operations are simple and can be per- formed on the touch panel display. A handy feature: saving as storage data Frequently used data can be scanned and saved (with the "Storage"...
  • Page 53 In the office Scanning documents containing comments written by hand is practical in several ways. Scanning and copying ("Copy" function) The necessary number of pages can be printed or stored ("Storage" function). Stored data can be used for additional printing any time. Data storage and transmission ("Network Scan"...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the printing quality is not as good as expected Adjust the original data and colours Change the paper Changing the resolution of the data and adjusting Check if the paper is appropriate and has been loaded colours may be helpful. correctly.

  • Page 55: Changing The Ink Cartridge

    Have you tried test printing? When the [Pause after a proof] checkbox is checked, the printer keeps waiting for a print command after printing the proof. If you find a paper on the receiving tray, check the printed contents and continue the printing. Press the Print/Pause key to restart printing.

  • Page 56: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting Head Maintenance See User's Manual for Printer Main Body page 2-40. Press the Menu key during the [Ready] state. Ready Auto Press the cursor keys to display [Menu 5 Ad- Menu 5 ministration] and press the OK key. Administration Display [5.5 Head Maintenance] and press the Administration...

  • Page 57: Optional Items

    Press the cursor keys to choose the mainte- Head Maintenance nance mode and press the OK key. 5.5.4 Hyper-Cleaning 5.5.4 Hyper-Cleaning Performs thorough cleaning of each head. 5.5.5 Normal Cleaning Cleans all heads at the same time. Optional Items Scanner (HS2000) The printer can be used as a colour copying machine when connected with an exclusive colour scanner (com- patible to full A3-size/Ledger-size paper).
  • Page 58 As we are constantly improving our products, the machine may differ in some respects from the illustrations used in this manual. Riso shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, or consequential damages of any nature, or losses or expenses resulting from the use of this product or included manuals.

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