Appendix; About Ink; Supported Ink - Ricoh Pro L5160 Care And Maintenance

3. Appendix

This chapter explains storage methods for media and ink cartridges, how to resolve nozzle defects, and
a list of consumables you can purchase.

About Ink

This section describes supported ink, and how to store and handle ink cartridges.

Supported Ink

The ink combinations that can be used with this machine are as follows:
• 4C: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink cartridges × 2 of each
• 4C+W: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink cartridges × 1, and white ink cartridges × 4
4C represents cyan, magenta, yellow, and black.
When there is a low amount of remaining ink, a message to prompt the preparation of new ink is
displayed on the control panel. We recommend that you contact your dealer and purchase new ink
cartridges beforehand.
When using two ink cartridges of the same color, if the remaining ink in one cartridge is used up, ink will
be supplied by the second cartridge, allowing printing to continue.
For details about how to replace the ink cartridge, see page 36 "Replacing an Ink Cartridge".
About maintaining white ink
Perform the following tasks, as the components of white ink settle easily:
• Shake the white ink cartridge.
A message is displayed on the control panel when a fixed amount of time has passed with the
power turned on or at the moment the power is turned on. At the beginning of daily work,
remove the white ink cartridge, and then shake it.
For details, see page 10 "Shaking a White Ink Cartridge".
• Enable the auto maintenance function.
When auto maintenance is enabled, white ink in the ink supply route can be circulated
according to the set frequency, and head cleaning can be performed.
For details, see "Using the Auto Maintenance Function", Operating Instructions.
• Perform ink circulation.
When the color tone of white ink is unusual, circulate the white ink in the ink supply route.
For details, see "If the Density of White Ink Is Uneven", Operating Instructions.
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