Ricoh Stinger-C1 B305 Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Ricoh Manuals
  4. Controller
  5. Stinger-C1 B305
  6. Manual
Ricoh Stinger-C1 B305 Manual

Ricoh Stinger-C1 B305 Manual

Printer controller
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
STINGER-C1 PRINTER CONTROLLER
(Machine Code: B305)
May 31, 1999
Subject to change

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Stinger-C1 B305 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Ricoh Stinger-C1 B305

Summary of Contents for Ricoh Stinger-C1 B305

  • Page 1 STINGER-C1 PRINTER CONTROLLER (Machine Code: B305) May 31, 1999 Subject to change...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION ........1-1 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS ..................1-1 1.1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS............1-1 1.1.2 SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES ............1-2 1.2 SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES..............1-3 1.2.1 PRINTER DRIVERS ................. 1-3 1.2.2 UTILITY SOFTWARE ............... 1-3 1.2.3 SERVICE TOOLS ................1-3 1.3 MACHINE OVERVIEW ................
  • Page 3 4. SERVICE TABLES..............4-1 4.1 PRECAUTION ................... 4-1 4.2 SERVICE PROGRAM MODE OVERVIEW..........4-1 4.2.1 HOW TO ENTER THE SP MODE ............ 4-1 Entering Printer SP mode..............4-1 Exiting SP mode................... 4-1 4.2.2 SP MODE TABLE ................4-1 SERVICE MENU.................. 4-1 SERVICE TOOLS ................

  • Page 4: Overall Machine Information

    31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION 1. OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Print Speed (Max.) 18 ppm (600 dpi, A4 sideways) Printer Languages PCL 6 and PCL 5e PostScript Level 3 (optional) Note: PostScript Level 3 is referred to as “PS3” in this manual. Print Resolution PCL 6 –...

  • Page 5: Supported Paper Sizes

    SPECIFICATIONS 31 May, 1999 1.1.2 SUPPORTED PAPER SIZES Tray 1 Tray 2/3 Paper Size (W x L) By-pass Asia Asia Ledger 11 x 17” Legal 8.5 x 14“ Letter SEF 8.5 x 11” Letter LEF 11 x 8.5” Half Letter SEF 5.5 x 8.5”...

  • Page 6: Software Accessories

    31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.2 SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES The printer drivers and utility software are provided on one CD-ROM. An auto-run installer allows you to select which components to install. The service tools are not provided on the CD-ROM. 1.2.1 PRINTER DRIVERS Printer Language Windows 3.1x...

  • Page 7: Machine Overview

    MACHINE OVERVIEW 31 May, 1999 1.3 MACHINE OVERVIEW B305V501.WMF Ref. Component Machine Code Printer Controller B305 Hard Disk (option) G690 PS3 Module (option) B308 SDRAM Module (option) G688 Network Interface Board (option) B307...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    31 May, 1999 OVERALL MACHINE INFORMATION 1.4 BLOCK DIAGRAM Controller BiCU SDRAM DIMM C P U (Option) NEC VR4310 32MB or 64MB 167MHz Mother Board ASIC Rocky-R S D R A M Parallel I/F (16MB) Controller IEEE1284 Port (ECP) DATA/ADDRESS BUS Option Bus I/F Code ROM Font ROM...

  • Page 9: Detailed Sections Descriptions

    31 May, 1999 DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 2. DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 2.1 ENGINE FUNCTIONS 2.1.1 IMAGE DATA PROCESSING The controller uses the engine’s FCI (Fine Character Image) function for smoothing and toner saving mode, but these two functions do not work at the same time. When toner saving mode is enabled, edge smoothing is automatically disabled.

  • Page 10: Interleave

    ENGINE FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999 Interleave All the applications have the same priority. An application can print even while another application is using the printer engine. If there are multiple print requests to the print engine, the engine will adjust its print priorities and the sequence of printed pages.

  • Page 11: Controller Functions

    31 May, 1999 DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 2.2 CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 2.2.1 PAPER SIZE DETECTION AND SELECTION The controller uses the paper sizes detected by the print engine for trays 1, 2 and 3. For the by-pass tray, the user has to specify a paper size using the Job Control menu in the Printer User Tools.

  • Page 12: Tray Lock

    CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999 Tray Lock If Tray Lock is enabled for a tray, the controller does not use the “locked” tray in the tray search process. If a tray has, for example, coloured A4 size paper for fax prints, enable tray lock for that tray so that the controller does not select the tray for printing.

  • Page 13: Collation (Sort)

    31 May, 1999 DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.4 COLLATION (SORT) When the controller has either an optional SDRAM DIMM or an optional HDD installed, collation is enabled. If the memory or HDD becomes full while storing a job that uses collation, the controller prints the pages that have been stored for collation, empties the memory or HDD, then continues printing the rest of the pages with collation.

  • Page 14: Proof Print

    CONTROLLER FUNCTIONS 31 May, 1999 2.2.5 PROOF PRINT H D D Controller Collate Partition R I P Proof Partition Host Computer Engine B305D503.WMF The Proof Print function gives users a chance to check the print results before starting a multiple-set print run. When printing from a host computer, a print job is sent to the controller with a user ID and the current time.

  • Page 15: Reset Operations

    31 May, 1999 DETAILED SECTIONS DESCRIPTIONS 2.2.6 RESET OPERATIONS Job Reset This resets the job being processed and ignores all incoming data until a data end is received. If a collate job or a proof print job is being printed, the controller stops printing and deletes the file from the RAM or HDD.

  • Page 16: Installation Procedures

    31 May, 1999 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.1 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Before installing this option, do the following: 1. Ensure that an appropriate Plug&Play name has been programmed for the machine using SP5-907. 2. If the data-in lamp on the operation panel is blinking or lit, wait until a document or report is printed, then turn off the machine.
  • Page 17 PRINTER CONTROLLER 31 May, 1999 CN115 CN287 B305I176.WMF B305I127.WMF 3. Remove the left cover [A], as shown (1 screw). 4. Connect the power supply cable [B] to CN287 on the power supply unit [C]. 5. Connect the flat cable [D] to CN115 on the BICU [E]. When connecting the flat cable, make sure that the blue edge [F] of the flat cable faces the left side of the machine (away from the BICU board).
  • Page 18 31 May, 1999 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES B305I138.WMF B305I139.WMF B305I177.WMF 10. Remove the covers [A] and [B] from the operation panel. 11. Install the switch cover [C] on the operation panel. 12. If the machine has the fax unit option, install the keys [D] and the decal (instead of the basic decal) [E] as shown.

  • Page 19: Hard Disk (Hdd)

    HARD DISK (HDD) 31 May, 1999 3.3 HARD DISK (HDD) 1. Remove the rear cover (5 screws). 2. Remove the left cover (1 screw). G690I128.WMF G690I180.WMF 3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws) and cover bracket [B] (2 screws). 4.

  • Page 20: Network Interface Board (Nib)

    31 May, 1999 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.4 NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD (NIB) 1. Remove the rear cover (5 screws). 2. Remove the left cover (1 screw). B308I128.WMF B307I179.WMF 3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws) and cover bracket [B] (2 screws). 4.
  • Page 21 NETWORK INTERFACE BOARD (NIB) 31 May, 1999 B307I187.WMF 6. Attach the core [A] to the Ethernet cable, as shown. Then connect it to the NIB. NOTE: 1) An Ethernet cable is not supplied with the NIB option. 2) A STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable, category 5 or better, must be used to meet electromagnetic radiation standards.

  • Page 22: Postscript Dimm

    31 May, 1999 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.5 POSTSCRIPT DIMM 1. Remove the rear cover (5 screws). 2. Remove the left cover (1 screw). B308I129.WMF B308I178.WMF 3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws). 4. Attach the PostScript kit [B] to the printer controller. 5.
  • Page 23 POSTSCRIPT DIMM 31 May, 1999 B308I130.WMF 6. Attach the PostScript decal [A] to the front cover, as shown. 7. Turn on the machine and print the Printer Configuration Page ([User Tools] – [Printer] – [List Print]). Verify that “Adobe PostScript 3” is on the list.

  • Page 24: Memory (Sdram Dimm)

    31 May, 1999 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3.6 MEMORY (SDRAM DIMM) 1. Remove the rear cover (5 screws). 2. Remove the left cover (1 screw). G688I129.WMF G688I178.WMF 3. Remove the printer controller [A] (3 screws). 4. Attach the printer memory [B] to the printer controller, as shown. 5.

  • Page 25: Service Tables

    31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES 4. SERVICE TABLES 4.1 PRECAUTION Do not turn off the machine, or switch the controller off-line, while the data-in LED is blinking or lit. Some data that the controller has received for raster image processing may be lost. Check with the customer before maintenance to avoid such data loss.

  • Page 26: Service Tools

    SERVICE MENU 31 May, 1999 SERVICE TOOLS Title Description HDD Test Verifies the FAT and directory entries on the HDD. HDD Format Partitions and formats the HDD. NIB Read/Write Backs up the NIB NVRAM and restores it. 4.3 SERVICE MENU 4.3.1 BIT SWITCH PROGRAMMING 1.

  • Page 27: Nvram Reset

    31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES 4.3.2 NVRAM RESET CAUTION Print the service summary report, controller configuration page, and NIB configuration page before resetting the NVRAM(s). DIAG. ERROR LOG AND PAPER TRAY SETTINGS RESET This initializes the following settings in the controller NVRAM. ·...

  • Page 28: Power-On Diagnostics Error Display

    SERVICE MENU 31 May, 1999 4.3.3 POWER-ON DIAGNOSTICS ERROR DISPLAY This displays the latest 10 error codes that were found during the power-on self- test. Refer to chapter 6 (Troubleshooting) for details of the error codes. 1. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “1. Service Menu”. 2.

  • Page 29: Service Tools

    31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES 4.4 SERVICE TOOLS 4.4.1 HDD TEST This verifies the file and directory entries on the hard disk drive. 1. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “2. Service Tool”. 2. Select “HDD Test”, then press [Enter]. 3.

  • Page 30: Hdd Format

    SERVICE TOOLS 31 May, 1999 4.4.2 HDD FORMAT This creates partitions on the HDD and formats them. 1. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “2. Service Tool”. 2. Select “HDD Format”, then press [Enter]. 3. Check the HDD capacity, then press [Enter]. 4.
  • Page 31 31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES 7. Turn on the machine, and ensure that the target NIB is correctly installed. 8. Enter the Printer SP mode, and select “2. Service Tool”. 9. Select “NIB read/write”, then press [Enter]. 10. Select the data copy direction “CTL -> NIB”, then press [Enter]. ·...

  • Page 32: Firmware Update

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 31 May, 1999 4.5 FIRMWARE UPDATE 4.5.1 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD (CONTROLLER, NIB AND PS3) This procedure is for upgrading the firmware for the controller, the network interface board, and the PS3 DIMM module. To update the PS3 firmware, the target DIMM module must already contain a version of the PS3 firmware.
  • Page 33 31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES Error Messages Message Description Controller Erasing Failed ADRS: Test the on-board flash ROM and xxxxxx retry the download. Writing Failed ADRS: xxxxxx Memory Insufficient Reset the controller and try again. Melting Failed The firmware file used to program the card may be damaged.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upload (Controller Only)

    FIRMWARE UPDATE 31 May, 1999 4.5.2 FIRMWARE UPLOAD (CONTROLLER ONLY) This creates a backup copy of the controller firmware on an IC card. Note: The target IC card must already contain a version of the controller firmware. 1. Prepare an IC card with a version of controller firmware programmed. 2.

  • Page 35: Error Recovery

    31 May, 1999 SERVICE TABLES 4.5.3 ERROR RECOVERY CONTROLLER If the controller does not start up after a failed firmware download, use the following procedure. This procedure will force the controller to boot from the IC card. 1. Prepare an IC card with the required controller firmware version on it. 2.

  • Page 36: Power-On Self Test

    POWER-ON SELF TEST 31 May, 1999 4.6 POWER-ON SELF TEST 4.6.1 PARALLEL LOOP-BACK TEST This tests the standard IEEE1284 parallel interface using a loop-back connector. The loop-back connector (P/#: G0219350) is required for this test. NOTE: Do not use the loop-back connector (P/#: G0109350). This loop-back connector causes the “Timeout error”.

  • Page 37: Removal And Replacement

    31 May, 1999 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 5. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 5.1 PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Before removing any of the printer components, do the following: 1. If the data-in lamp on the operation panel is blinking or lit, wait until a document or report is printed, then turn off the machine. 2.

  • Page 38: Nib

    31 May, 1999 5.3 NIB NOTE: 1) Before replacing the NIB, back up the NIB NVRAM to the controller using the “NIB read/write” service tool. Then, replace the NIB. Then restore the NIB NVRAM using the “NIB read/write” service tool. Refer to section 4.4.3 for details.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    31 May, 1999 SC CODES 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 SC CODES SC No. Description Required Action 2001 Power-on Self-Diagnostics Error Check the error code using [Service Menu] – [Diag. Error]. 2002 FGATE error Check any SC errors for the engine. 6.2 ERROR CODES Code Description Required Action...

  • Page 40: Led Display

    LED DISPLAY 31 May, 1999 Code Description Required Action Turn off the machine and turn it back 2100 NIB self test failed. on. Replace the NIB if this error is frequent. 21xx NIB error 2501 The data in the PS DIMM is Replace the PS DIMM if this error is damaged.

  • Page 41: Fatal Error

    31 May, 1999 LED DISPLAY 6.3.2 FATAL ERROR If the controller detected a fatal error during the power-on self-test, it uses two LEDs to notify the cause of the error. If one of the following fatal errors happens, the LED status changes as shown (read from the left of the diagram to the right).
  • Page 42 LED DISPLAY 31 May, 1999 ASIC Error LED2 (Upper) LED1 (Lower) O F F B305T505.WMF Turn off the machine and turn it back on. If the controller detects the same error, replace the controller. Other Diagnostic Error LED2 (Upper) LED1 (Lower) O F F B305T506.WMF...

Table of Contents