- How connect to the printer via USB - How to load the cassette with a T-shirt - How to print from file - How to print using Ricoh Design Software What’s included Note: There is a CD included with the printer, but do not use it.
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Loading with ink and powering on: Open the ink cartridge cover on the right front of the printer Insert the ink cartridges into their slots with the label identifying their color on the top. Push them all the way in. The ink cartridges are keyed so you can not install them in the wrong location.
Control Panel Overview 12 13 14 Display: Displays the current machine status and messages. [Escape] key Press this key to return to the previous condition on the display. [▴] [▾/Menu] Use these keys to increase or decrease values on the display when making settings. Keep the key pressed to quicken scrolling, and increase or decrease values on the display in units of 10.
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[Power] Key Press this key to turn the power on. To turn the power off, press and hold down this key for one second Below is a link to a guide on how to perform weekly maintenance https://support.ricoh.com/bb_v1oi/pub_e/oi/0001071/0001071379/VJ08 86624C_02/J0886624C.pdf...
How to perform a nozzle check 1) Tape a piece of standard size paper (8 ½” X 11”) to the cassette. 2) Press the Menu button on the control panel 3) Press the up or down arrow keys on the control panel until Maintenance appears in the display 4) Press the # (Enter) Key on the control panel 5) Press the up or down arrow keys on the control panel until...
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Printer USB Connection Procure to connect the USB cable Turn off the printer Open the port cover Insert the USB cable’s hexagonal (type B) plug into the port Close the port cover...
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Windows USB PC Driver Installation - 1 Download the latest driver from the RICOH Website http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/apc/model/ri100/r i100.htm Load the driver installation package Agree to the license agreement Select Add a new printer - press next Select connect USB cable Select next...
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Windows USB PC Driver Installation - 2 While the application is scanning for USBs turn on the printer Choose whether to make the RICOH Ri 100 your default printer Configure the status monitor to user needs...
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Windows USB PC Driver Installation - 3 10. Decide whether to adjust printer properties. *optional 11. Printer Properties adjustment *optional 12. Select Finish...
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Loading a shirt on the cassette Press the unlock buttons on the front of the cassette and lift the cover Place the shirt in the cassette as shown and then tuck the shirt in as shown Close the cover making sure that there are no wrinkles in the shirt.
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File Print - PC Load the Image in user software Select [Print] Select [RICOH Ri 100…] Set Paper Size and Quality Mode Select [Print]...
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RICOH Design Software Installation - PC 1. Download the latest RICOH Design Software from the RICOH Website http://support.ricoh.com/bb/html/dr_ut_e/apc/model/ri100/ri100. 2. Select the language to be displayed 3. Read “read me” information and press [Next] to proceed 4. Select [Finish] when done...
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RICOH Design Software – Top Page This section describes the items displayed on the top screen. 1. Select Language function Easy Designer Advanced Designer 4. Load Saved Data 5. Software/ License Information 6. Software Manual Software Settings Menu (Hold Left Click)
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics) – Garment Selection • Advanced Designer allows you to select functions flexibly by using the tool buttons on a single screen. • We recommend using this mode particularly if you know how to edit software or want to print multiple images on the fabric.
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics)- Preparing Your Garment 3. Set the Garment onto the tray according to the intended print direction...
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics) – Importing Image The Import Image Page provides options where an image can be imported from PC, External Drive, or Smart Device 4. Import images from a computer or data storage device.
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics) - Import Image (Computer, SD/microSD Card USB Memory) Connect external devices to the computer and import data stored on the device: microSD card, SD card, USB memory 5. Press [Select Image]...
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics) – Edit Screen The Advance Image Editor Screen provides options to manipulate the image to be printed. 7. Manipulate the graphic(s) to be printed as desired and press [Print/Save] when the output alternations are complete...
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RICOH Design Software – Printing A File (The Basics) – Printing 8. Select the Print Quality mode Options: Speed, Fine, Vivid 9. Select [Print] 10.Insert the tray 11.Press [Start] on the printer to initiate printing 12.Decide Whether to print another copy or return to the Top...
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RICOH Design Software – Advanced Designer- Save 1. Click [Save]. 2. Enter a file name. 3. Select a location on your computer, and then click [Save]. 4. The edited data is saved. Return to the Print/Save page...
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RICOH Design Software – Advanced Designer- Print Again • After the Job is sent, user will be asked whether to print another copy or return to the Top Screen • Returning to the Top Page will result in the current job being...
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